????

[Cody]

What was the problem with the site?

[BriEOD]

SWEETTT!!! We are back up and running. I have no idea what the problem was. TT Admin care to share? Coincidentally planetnautique was down as well. Conspiracy?

[ski_king]

Glad the site is back up!!

[Mag_Red]

What was the problem with the site?Someone forgot to pay their bill :purplaugh Glad to see things up and running :dance:

[BriEOD]

Top of the mornin' to ya Mag.

[Mag_Red]

Top of the mornin' to ya Mag.
Same to ya Brian :wavey:

[MarkP]

Hey,

Did I miss anything while I was out??:wavey:

[Mag_Red]

Hey,

Did I miss anything while I was out??:wavey:

Nothing much Mark except Mag's new girlfriend finally showed her major flaw over the week-end. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/images/smilies/banghead.gif

[MarkP]

Oh no!:eek: ! Go ahead I’m ready to hear it.:wavey:

[Nova Scotia Skier]

Good morning everyone. Nice to be back.............. :wavey:

[MarkP]

Good to see ya Todd.:headbang:

[Mag_Red]

Oh no!:eek: ! Go ahead I’m ready to hear it.:wavey:


Jeckle/ Hyde...........that's all I'm saying~ :rant: Time to move on :D

[MarkP]

No,:noface: no, :noface: no!:noface: ! If your moving on, I think we at least deserve the whole story

[Mag_Red]

No,:noface: no, :noface: no!:noface: ! If your moving on, I think we at least deserve the whole story

It would take too long to type all the develpments that occured in the last three days.........let's just say here's another woman that was scard by a past relationship, and can't get past it. Women, as a group, should seek councelling. (except our April) :D

[atlfootr]

Someone forgot to pay their bill :purplaugh Glad to see things up and running :dance:I thought maybe Admin shut it down after last week's thread, which got a little testy. :mad:
Ya know, kinda like to teach us all a lesson re: tasteful postings ...

Thanks for waking up the dead, Admin :wavey:

[MarkP]

It would take too long to type all the develpments that occured in the last three days.........let's just say here's another woman that was scard by a past relationship, and can't get past it. Women, as a group, should seek councelling. (except our April) :DJust in time for the season!!:headbang:

[mitch]

Nice to see the site up and running again! I missed it! Mag, That's too bad, but there's other fish in the lake.

[André]

...and the lake is quite big!

Good morning to all!

[Jim@BAWS]

"TOP TEN" REASONS TMC OWNERS WEBSITE SHUT DOWN.

#10 REASON- ITS FINALLY WARMING UP AND SOMEONE FORGETS TO TURN ON THE SERVER AT MASTERCRAFT

#9 REASON- MASTERCRAFT PAYS THE BILL VIA PAYPAL... PIN # IS CHANGED FROM A EMAIL ASKING TO "UPDATE ACCOUNT"

#8 REASON- SOMEONE TRIES TO UPLOAD A PICTURES OF A MOOMBA, THINKING THAT IT IS A "UNIQUE MASTERCRAFT" SITES REJECTS PHOTOS AND CRASHES.

#7 REASON- ROB MAY GETS ANOTHER EMAIL FROM BAY AREA WATERSPORTS TO GO TO THE "SWIMSUIT SECTION" MARKETING CLOSES ON FRIDAY TO VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS...TT ADMIN IS IN THAT MEETING AND IS MEZMORIZED AT THE PHOTOS... FORGETS TO PAY THE BILL

#6 REASON- ALL 2 "CORRECT OWNERS" LOG IN IN TENN. THE SYSTEM THINKS THAT THEY ARE HACKERS, THEY ARE! SYSTEM DOES'NT KNOW WHAT TO DO !

#5 REASON- IT TAKES OVER 3 DAYS TO DELETE THE LARGE FILES FROM THE SWIM SUIT THREAD.

#4 REASON- SOMEONE MISSPELLS "ZANE SCHWENK" AGAIN...SPELL CHECK DOES'NT CATCH IT AGAIN AS A "LEARNED NAME" SYSTEM RETALIATES. SYSTEM COMES ONLINE AT 0230 ZANE'S BEDTIME AND CRASHES

#3 REASON- OWNERSHIP GROUP AT MOOMBA WAKES UP FROM A LONG DEEP SLEEP...LOGS ONTO THE MC WEBITE FINALLY REALIZING THAT THEY STILL DON'T WORK FOR MASTERCRAFT

#2 REASON- JIMH LOGS IN FROM WISCONSIN... THE TEMP IS STILL "ABSOLUTE ZERO" UP THERE ALL MOLECULAR MOTION SEASES

#1- MALIBU OWNERS THINK THAT THEIR BOATS ARE AS GOOD AS OURS, GET JEALOUS, AND TRIES OVERLOAD THE SITE WITH "WOMEN IN BATHING SUITS" SYSTEM THINKS THAT THEY ARE DOGS AND CRASHES


It's raining here in Tampa finally...and I am bored. Hope you guys are out skiing...if you are not come up with your own "TOP TEN"

ENJOY

JIM@BAWS :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[mitch]

Jim, Good post!

[Kell]

Glad to see the site back up! My weekend morning routine was distrupted, and I didn't know what to do with myself. I thought, it is 29 degrees outside and sunny, but too cold for this old man to summerize the Maristar; no new snow in the mountains, so skiing is out......MC board is down so I can't look at the swimsuit thread.......Then the wife comes in and reminds me of the "honey due" list.....damn, that list never goes away! :)

[Professor]

For some reason I thought only GA was off-line???

[André]

Wow!
LMAO
i think you started something good Jim!
...And NO it's not raining here!Beautiful sunshine and believe me, not a ripple on the ...ICE!

[MarkP]

Sorry professor:o

[BriEOD]

Nothing much Mark except Mag's new girlfriend finally showed her major flaw over the week-end. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/images/smilies/banghead.gif

Yeah, let's here it dude. :cool:

[Professor]

Sorry professor:o
That's ok. I owe you one. But I would like to hear about Mag's date/girlfriend..whatever happened. Maybe we should help out on the next one? Start a new thread just to assist? ;)

[Mag_Red]

Thanks for the offer to help me out Professor...........but apparently :rant: I'm insensitive!!!!

[Professor]

That's for the offer to help me out Professor...........but apparently :rant: I'm insensitive!!!!
Really, probably something the guys would enjoy doing! I have a couple I introduced getting married next month...a lot of singles here...give it a thought...maybe even a skier with a boat ... Wait come to think of it...Do you like blondes?

[MarkP]

What’s that one TV show?? You know, them “fellows” take someone and make him presentable

Something about a straight guy??:confused:

[Mag_Red]

Really, probably something the guys would enjoy doing! I have a couple I introduced getting married next month...a lot of singles here...give it a thought...maybe even a skier with a boat ... Wait come to think of it...Do you like blondes?We need to talk! :D

[Professor]

What’s that one TV show?? You know, them “fellows” take someone and make him presentable
Something about a straight guy??:confused:

Mark, Yeah, that would work...we could create a personality test for the female too and check them out ahead of time to make sure it would be a good fit.

[Mag_Red]

What’s that one TV show?? You know, them “fellows” take someone and make him presentable

Something about a straight guy??:confused:

:uglyhamme I said I'm insensitve........not a bad dresser!

[MarkP]

But can you cook:wavey:

[Mag_Red]

But can you cook:wavey:Ask the guys on the Corvette Forum about my "mad cookin skilz" I'm imfamous! :D They even named any type of kitchen diaster after me........they call em Mag Red Moments :purplaugh

[MarkP]

"they call em Mag Red Moments" <-- Got a link??:purplaugh

[Mag_Red]

"they call em Mag Red Moments" <-- Got a link??Not sure if the archived the threads...but here are a few pics for you enjoyment......
The Dishwasher incident
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/magred//dishwasher2.jpg

The Burnt Pizza Incident
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/magred//mag_red__pizza.jpg

And a nice GIF they designed for me

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/magred//mags_kitchen.gif

[lakes Rick]

Mag, again the famous words of "the" Rick...

Move em in and move em out.. It keeps life simpler, cheaper, and just remember YOUR the jerk, and there will never be any surprises... and get your "A$$hole parking only sign" in your driveway...... Went 4 wheeling at the beach yesterday ( I crashed bad, but that is another story) Worked on my car and boat today.. life is good.......

[Professor]

Mag, great pics but you should not feel alone. Dishwasher: been there...added dish detergent instead of 'dishwasher liquid.' Real mess. And I don't cook...I BURN! I tell them I like my food EXTRA crispy.

[Mag_Red]

Mag, again the famous words of "the" Rick...

Move em in and move em out.. It keeps life simpler, cheaper, and just remember YOUR the jerk, and there will never be any surprises... and get your "A$$hole parking only sign" in your driveway...... Went 4 wheeling at the beach yesterday ( I crashed bad, but that is another story) Worked on my car and boat today.. life is good.......Once again you Da Man!

[milkmania]

dude.........

the pizza goes IN the pan, and NOT on the burner

what am I sayin'?!?!?!?!
I had frito chili pie for supper:eek:

[east tx skier]

So what did everyone due in lieu of the board this weekend. I can sum it up rather nicely ... Dukes of Hazzard marathon on CMT.

/in other news, there's a country music television.

[Leroy]

Never realized it was down TX!

Was in Monterrey/Carmel CA at a B&B from Friday afternoon until tonight. Beach, aquarium, 17 mile drive, great restaurants....really neat area.

I remember watching the Duke on the first run as a kid, really funny!

[MarkP]

dude.........

the pizza goes IN the pan, and NOT on the burnr:eek:

Nice catch milkman.. See some of them mid west boys can cook:toast:

[tex]

So what did everyone due in lieu of the board this weekend. I can sum it up rather nicely ... Dukes of Hazzard marathon on CMT.

/in other news, there's a country music television.

My wife just got back in the country-what do you think i did?

[MasterMason]

My wife just got back in the country-what do you think i did?


My guess is the the frist thing was clean house like a mad man

[ixthus]

Women, as a group, should seek councelling. (except our April) :D
HEY!........

[MarkP]

Hi Ixthue!! Um, we miss you:)

[ixthus]

Hi Ixthue!! Um, we miss you:)

Awww...thanks Mark. I usually don't have time to post or don't wanna be redundant but I look every day.

[MarkP]

Well come back soon:wavey:

[Mag_Red]

HEY!........ :purplaugh Hadn't seen you around in a while or I would have mentioned your name. See.........there I go again being insensitive!http://forums.corvetteforum.com/images/smilies/banghead.gif

[ixthus]

It's all good Mag! ;)

Of all the guys on this board I consider you to be one of the more sensitive ones.

And... a female should always explain why they are upset before hurling things at her "significant other".

Pass the Prozac please...
:purplaugh

[Mag_Red]

Thanks hun http://forums.corvetteforum.com/images/smilies/grouphug.gif ...I needed that.

[bradamerry]

Who's not sensitive :confused: ???

[BriEOD]

My wife just got back in the country-what do you think i did?

Picked her up from the airport? :confused:

[BriEOD]

It's all good Mag! ;)

Of all the guys on this board I consider you to be one of the more sensitive ones.

And... a female should always explain why they are upset before hurling things at her "significant other".

Pass the Prozac please...
:purplaugh

I thought Rick was the sensitive one?? :D

[Ric]

Thanks for the offer to help me out Professor...........but apparently :rant: I'm insensitive!!!!
you tried to take that early swimsuit pic I was asking you for, didn't you?! :noface:

[MarkP]

you tried to take that early swimsuit pic I was asking you for, didn't you?! :noface:
The question is, did he get the photo.

[ixthus]

Who's not sensitive :confused: ???
I didn't say anybody was insensitive, just that Mag was one of the more sensitive ones. :D

[Greg250]

Guys don't neccessarily need to be sensitive, women just need to understand the rules!

The Guys' Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down. Finally, the guys' side of the story. (I must admit, it's pretty good.) We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules! Please note... these are all numbered "1"ON PURPOSE!
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.
1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done. Not both. If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also afruit. We have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like nothing's wrong. We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation, or monster trucks.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round is a shape.
1. Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight; but did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

[bradamerry]

:worthy: :banana: :worthy: And get me a cold beer, please.

[Mag_Red]

:purplaugh So funny........yet so true! I'd e-mail it to her, but I doubt she'd even open it. They sure have a way of blowing things way out of proportion :rolleyes:

[Leroy]

This has always been a favorite of mine. Let me know if it's too much!

How to Shower Like a Woman...
1. Take off clothing and place it in sectioned laundry hamper according to lights and darks.
2. Walk to bathroom wearing long dressing gown. If you see husband along the way, cover up any exposed areas.
3. Look at your womanly physique in the mirror - make mental note to do more sit-ups.
4. Get in the shower. Use face cloth, arm cloth, leg cloth, long loofah, wide loofah, and pumice stone.
5. Wash your hair once with cucumber and sage shampoo with 43 added vitamins.
6. Wash your hair again to make sure it's clean.
7. Condition your hair with grapefruit mint conditioner enhanced with natural avocado oil. Leave on hair for 15 minutes.
8. Wash your face with crushed apricot facial scrub for 10 minutes until red.
9. Wash entire rest of body with ginger nut and jaffa cake body wash.
10. Rinse conditioner off hair.
11. Shave armpits and legs.
12. Turn off shower.
13. Squeegee off all wet surfaces in shower. Spray mold spots with Tilex.
14. Get out of shower. Dry with towel the size of a small country. Wrap hair in super absorbent towel.
15. Check entire body for zits, tweeze hairs.
16. Return to bedroom wearing long dressing gown and towel on head.
17. If you see husband along the way, cover up any exposed areas.

How To Shower Like a Man...


1. Take off clothes while sitting on the edge of the bed and leave them in a pile.
2. Walk naked to the bathroom. If you see wife along the way, shake wiener at her making the 'woo-woo' sound.
3. Look at your manly physique in the mirror. Admire the size of your wiener and scratch your ***.
4. Get in the shower.
5. Wash your face.
6. Wash your armpits.
7. Blow your nose in your hands and let the water rinse them off.
8. Make fart noises (real or artificial) and laugh at how loud they sound in the shower.
9. Spend majority of time washing privates and surrounding area.
10. Wash your butt, leaving those coarse butt hairs stuck on the soap.
11. Shampoo your hair.
12. Make a Shampoo Mohawk.
13. Pee.
14. Rinse off and get out of shower.
15. Partially dry off. Fail to notice water on floor because curtain was hanging out of tub the whole time.
16. Admire wiener size in mirror again.
17. Leave shower curtain open, wet mat on floor, light and fan on.
18. Return to bedroom with towel around your waist. If you pass wife, pull off towel, shake wiener at her and make the 'woo-woo' sound again.
19. Throw wet towel on bed.

[bradamerry]

Sh!t that is funny, I laughed the whole time I was reading it!!!! But so true!! I love the shake your wierer and make the :woohoo: sound at her.

[Tug]

Cody, check your pm. Tug :confused:

[milkmania]

They sure have a way of blowing things way out of proportion :rolleyes:

you didn't tell her that her sister was cute, did you???

my wife HATES that:purplaugh

[DanC]

Leroy,
I almost popped my eardrums trying not to laugh out loud here at work.
That is good stuff :woohoo:
:purplaugh :uglyhamme :purplaugh

[ixthus]

Dear Tech Support:

Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0. I soon noticed that the new program began unexpected child processing that took up a lot of space and valuable resources. In addition, Wife 1.0 installed itself into all other programs and now monitors all other system activity. Application such as PokerNight 10.3, Football 5.0, Hunting and Fishing 7.5, and Racing 3.6 no longer run, crashing the system whenever selected.

I can't seem to keep Wife 1.0 in the background while attempting to run my favorite application. I'm thinking about going back to Girlfriend 7.0, but the uninstall doesn't work on Wife 1.0. Please help!

Thanks,

A Troubled User
_____________________________________________


Dear Troubled User:

This is a very common problem about which men are complaining.

Many people upgrade from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0, thinking that it is just a Utilities and Entertainment program. Wife 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and is designed by its Creator to run EVERYTHING!!! It is also impossible to delete Wife 1.0 and to return to Girlfriend 7.0. It is impossible to uninstalled, or purge the program files from the system once installed.

You cannot go back to Girlfriend 7.0 because Wife 1.0 is designed to not allow this. Look in your Wife 1.0 manual under Warning-Alimony/Child Support. I recommend that you keep Wife 1.0 and work on improving the situation. I suggest installing the background Application "Yes Dear" to alleviate software augmentation.

The best course of action is to enter the command C;\APOLOGIZE because ultimately you will have to give the APOLOGIZE command before the system will return to normal anyway.

Wife 1.0 is a great program, but it tends to be very high maintenance. Wife 1.0 comes with several support programs, such as Clean and Sweep 3.0, Cook It 1.5, and Do Bills 4.2.

However, be very careful how you use these programs. Improper use will cause the system to launch the program Nag Nag Nag 9.5. Once this happens, the only way to improve the performance of Wife 1.0 is to purchase additional software. I recommend Flowers 2.1 and Diamonds 5.0!

WARNING!!! DO NOT, under any circumstance, install Secretary With Short Skirt 3.3. This application is not supported by Wife 1.0 and will cause irreversible damage to the operating system.

Best of luck,
Tech Support

[bradamerry]

Nice, very nice. :) Rick will be proud. :popcorn:

[Mag_Red]

you didn't tell her that her sister was cute, did you???

:purplaugh As a matter of fact her sister is very attractive. :twocents:

[Mag_Red]

Ixthus.......that's funnier than the shower post :purplaugh

[ski_king]

.....WARNING!!! DO NOT, under any circumstance, install Secretary With Short Skirt 3.3. This application is not supported by Wife 1.0 and will cause irreversible damage to the operating system. .....
If you are sucessful in uninstalling Wife 1.0 you will notice that your Quicken files have been deleted or set to zero.....

[Nova Scotia Skier]

Funny posts guys. VERY FUNNY.. :uglyhamme and oh how true

[bradamerry]

Ixthus.......that's funnier than the shower post :purplaugh
They are both very funny, but Mag are you sucking up :confused: ? :uglyhamme

[lakes Rick]

Darn, some funny stuff on here.... I like it..


OH yeah, MAG, I get the sister.........

[Mag_Red]

Darn, some funny stuff on here.... I like it..


OH yeah, MAG, I get the sister.........There are two of them :)

[Professor]

Funny posts :D Mag, so you going to try your luck with one of the sisters?

[milkmania]

Mag, so you going to try your luck with one of the sisters?


we need pictures

[Mag_Red]

Funny posts :D Mag, so you going to try your luck with one of the sisters?LOL I think you know the answer to that question. Besides.....I think I'm going to take a break here from females, at least one's that I care about. I take a lot of flax from guys like Rick, and that's :cool: , but I can't change the fact that I'm a "nice" guy. Maybe, just maybe, I'll run into a woman that appreciates a guy that opens doors, that makes sure she gets that perfect first cup of coffee in the morning, some one that gives up his time to takes care of her after surgery. And hopefully this person will be mature enough to communicate when small problems arise and not completely shut down and slam a door in my face. :twocents:

[Professor]

Taking a break...Yeah, sometimes that's when that 'special' one comes along (when least expected). But I agree with you...it is all in how the little things are communicated.

[André]

LOL I think you know the answer to that question. Besides.....I think I'm going to take a break here from females, at least one's that I care about. I take a lot of flax from guys like Rick, and that's :cool: , but I can't change the fact that I'm a "nice" guy. Maybe, just maybe, I'll run into a woman that appreciates a guy that opens doors, that makes sure she gets that perfect first cup of coffee in the morning, some one that gives up his time to takes care of her after surgery. And hopefully this person will be mature enough to communicate when small problems arise and not completely shut down and slam a door in my face. :twocents:

Good idea Mag!
Stop looking for her and let them look for you! :steering:

[BriEOD]

Sounds like you're doing it right Mag. ;)

[Tug]

I like all of the posts. I could have bought this boat 10 years ago if I would have opted out of the wife 1.0 purchase. I didn't realize the annual fee automatically gets deducted from my account several times a day. Heaven forebid she has a day off of work....that gives her more time to spend money. I go to home depot, spend 100, get home and catch grief. She went last week, came home with an agreement to install granite countertops and I catch grief that I'm not excited. Man, go figure. That's alot of gas money and many water toys we 'could' have had. BOYS, if your thinking about getting married.......look at the mother, that's what you'll have in 10 years. And, she does keep those exposed body parts coverred. Cheers. This is great. Thank goodness I've got two great kids and a boat! :toast:

[Professor]

One comment: PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT!
http://www.equalityinmarriage.org/bmprenup.html

[Mag_Red]

Good idea Mag!
Stop looking for her and let them look for you! :steering: Actually this one did find me :eek:

[tex]

My guess is the the frist thing was clean house like a mad man

you are sooo right, and it still wasn't good enough.

on the crazy women comments-I cook, clean, dress nice, and mix great cocktails and still could find crazys on a regular basis. I didn't get married until age 34.

[MarkP]

I like all of the posts. I could have bought this boat 10 years ago if I would have opted out of the wife 1.0 purchase. I didn't realize the annual fee automatically gets deducted from my account several times a day. Heaven forebid she has a day off of work....that gives her more time to spend money. I go to home depot, spend 100, get home and catch grief. She went last week, came home with an agreement to install granite countertops and I catch grief that I'm not excited. Man, go figure. That's alot of gas money and many water toys we 'could' have had. BOYS, if your thinking about getting married.......look at the mother, that's what you'll have in 10 years. And, she does keep those exposed body parts coverred. Cheers. This is great. Thank goodness I've got two great kids and a boat! :toast:
Congrats on the granite!! What color did “you” pick. Actually, an investment in the kitchen is smart. You’re a lucky man to have a girl that understands that. About the home depot thing. I explained to my girl 20 years ago that if I spend 500 at the Home Depot its 2500 that we don’t give to a contractor. If I spend 100 at the State store that’s 600 that I don’t spend at the bar. Communicate brother, communicate,:D .

Hey, don’t forget to get some shots of that granite..

[bradamerry]

Damn, I must be one lucky man :wavey: , Brandy is great and when she finishes school, I can retire :friday: ! I get to hunt, fish, golf and just hang out with boys whenever I want to. But I come home everynight and do the family thing from Monday to Friday and help cook when she is busy with homework.

[atlfootr]

What was the problem with the site?If you took time to read what was posted by TT Admin,
you would know.

TTAdmin,
Houston we had a problem.... 02-27-2005, 09:46 PM


- Oh boy....

The site was locked by the hosting company due to excessive cpu usage.
I didn't get notice of this until Saturday afternoon so it was down for a while. I spent my weekend trying to contact the hosting company to work things out. I'm not sure what caused this but I took the time while this was being worked out to update the entire site (forum and photo software). I have not had the time to surf through everything to make sure it works but everything should be fine. If you find something not working correctly please let me know. Sorry for the down time and I appreciate everyone's patience.

[Professor]

Oh come on guys? You should not have to ask anyone how to spend your own hard earned money, nor should she have to ask you how to spend her money. Couples should have their separate accounts and then have a joint account for “joint” purchases such as capital improvements. I know I am not the only one who thinks this??? :confused:

[ixthus]

Oh come on guys? You should not have to ask anyone how to spend your own hard earned money, nor should she have to ask you how to spend her money. Couples should have their separate accounts and then have a joint account for “joint” purchases such as capital improvements. I know I am not the only one who thinks this??? :confused:

I think it all depends on personalities and what kind of relationship you have with your spouse.

I don't like to shop and don't make foolish purchases, same for my husband. We trust each other with money. We both carry check books and credit cards and all our money is in joint accounts. Frankly, I really don't care what my husband spends "our" hard earned money on but that's mostly beacause I know he won't do something stupid with it.

I agree with you that you shouldn't have to ask anyone how to spend your money. With us, we don't ask, but if it's something big (boat) we always discuss it first. I believe it should be this way in every household but I also realize that everyone is different. I do know people (both male and female) who can't be trusted with money. If they have it (cash, cc, checkbook) they'll spend it. In those situations separate accounts might be a good idea. Therapy might also help! 8p

:twocents:

[atlfootr]

Oh come on guys? Couples should have their separate accounts and then have a joint account. I know I am not the only one who thinks this??? :confused:Great Topic Professr!
Wife thinks my priorities are out of wack. When I told her I wanted to get XM radio for the boat,
she said, we have "other things" we need before THAT! :uglyhamme
Her definition of "other things", New Couch, Refrigerator, etc.
Think I'll go opn'n up my own separate account today, for an XM Radio!

[Leroy]

Atlftr; She will enjoy listening to those great tunes when sitting on the lake!

To the real life question of money, I think each person needs to feel they can buy stuff and in general you need to discuss all spending, but you'll never always agree. You need to be able to spend, even when the other person thinks its stupid. I don't know why my wife needs another pair of shoes that hurts her feet, and we don't even go out very much anymore with the kids activities, and I'm sure she can't understand why I have wakeboard, snowboard, snow skiis, several water skiis and wanting another one......so we understand each others weaknesses.....

[tex]

Great Topic Professr!
Wife thinks my priorities are out of wack. When I told her I wanted to get XM radio for the boat,
she said, we have "other things" we need before THAT! :uglyhamme
Her definition of "other things", New Couch, Refrigerator, etc.
Think I'll go opn'n up my own separate account today, for an XM Radio!
new couch-place to chill
refrigerator-beer fridge
etc...-can't write about on the pc site!
it's all in the way you look at it.

[lakes Rick]

LOL I think you know the answer to that question. Besides.....I think I'm going to take a break here from females, at least one's that I care about. I take a lot of flax from guys like Rick, and that's :cool: , but I can't change the fact that I'm a "nice" guy. Maybe, just maybe, I'll run into a woman that appreciates a guy that opens doors, that makes sure she gets that perfect first cup of coffee in the morning, some one that gives up his time to takes care of her after surgery. And hopefully this person will be mature enough to communicate when small problems arise and not completely shut down and slam a door in my face. :twocents:

Mag its all in fun, although I agree with you chasing women gets real old.. I do all of the above things, believe it or not, and its appreciated for all of 2 minutes and then totally forgotten.....I am still a believer in woman want a bad boy and let em have em... Just stop crying about it and taking all the tax dollars in the "safe homes" when you get beat up...

[lakes Rick]

BOYS, if your thinking about getting married.......look at the mother, that's what you'll have in 10 years.

My EX mother in-law was the salt of the earth type of person. How she ever produced the evil sleezy whor I married is beyond me. I disagree with this theory..


NEVER marry the youngest ( the baby) either.

[milkmania]

the "baby" in my wife's family is TOTALLY PHYSCO

this crazy witch will pull a knife on you....

I've seen her do it over a monopoly game!

[tex]

My EX mother in-law was the salt of the earth type of person. How she ever produced the evil sleezy whor I married is beyond me. I disagree with this theory..


NEVER marry the youngest ( the baby) either.
quit beating around the bush-what do you really think?

[Ric]

LOL I think you know the answer to that question. Besides.....I think I'm going to take a break here from females, at least one's that I care about. I take a lot of flax from guys like Rick, and that's :cool: , but I can't change the fact that I'm a "nice" guy. Maybe, just maybe, I'll run into a woman that appreciates a guy that opens doors, that makes sure she gets that perfect first cup of coffee in the morning, some one that gives up his time to takes care of her after surgery. And hopefully this person will be mature enough to communicate when small problems arise and not completely shut down and slam a door in my face. :twocents:
Mag, maybe they just think you are gay.

[Professor]

I think it all depends on personalities and what kind of relationship you have with your spouse.
I don't like to shop and don't make foolish purchases, same for my husband. We trust each other with money. We both carry check books and credit cards and all our money is in joint accounts. Frankly, I really don't care what my husband spends "our" hard earned money on but that's mostly beacause I know he won't do something stupid with it.
I agree with you that you shouldn't have to ask anyone how to spend your money.Therapy might also help! 8p
:twocents:
Yeah, good comment and your idea of therapy is a great one, but I am saying do it before getting married. I understand that most marriages end over "problems" handling money - then work out those details ahead of time. Marriage is a contract and should be considered as one. I am probably OCD but I MUST have a budget so that I can tell where the money is and where it has gone...pie charts and Quicken are great!

[Mag_Red]

Mag, maybe they just think you are gay.what the **** do you mean by that???

[Ric]

haaaaaaaaaaa
oh .... not that there's anything wrong with that... !

mag you are too sweet and caring. probably a neat freak too. you're screwed pal! Refer to Rick's rules

[jimmer2880]

ixthus (http://www.tmcowners.com/teamtalk/member.php?u=15) - I'm with you on the finances.... We are a 1 income family and there can ONLY be OUR money. We buy what we want and don't have much of a problem (well - We don't have a problem, I do - but that's a different page)

However - if there are 2 incomes, I think that seperate accounts are a great idea. Divide up the regular bills fairly based upon income & have the rest in "seperate" accounts. That way each person can do what they want with any "extra" that may or may not be left over.

[lakes Rick]

Mag I dont think your gay.. All these women our age are menopausing and now they are REALLY psycho......

Finances.....

I truly think there needs to be ONE person in charge of finances. Too easy for both people to over spend.. Each take an allowance and for large expenditures it must be a decision together, but overall one person oversees it. Just like a corporation.. If there is a problem with spending or what to spend it on, the problem is alot bigger than joint accounts.....

I always had to pay taxes at years end when married. Found out my EX was not paying anything and I paid it at tax time... ALWAYS be careful when things dont add up correctly....

[Tug]

I think lakesrick has a very good point. I handle 95% of the 'bill paying' etc. It's that other 15% that kills us. Her 5 and the 10 that I thought I could get away with. If I kill my 10%, I probably wouldn't stress so much.

[Professor]

Well, mostly my point was that a couple should work out the details of their marriage BEFORE they get married. They should be able to work out an estimated budget and make periodic adjustments (capital improvement budget for items such as white goods). They should make decisions…such as…never borrow money for a large item that will not increase in value. Good site for this is http:/www.clarkhoward.com
Yeah, I know I will be hit on this again…but maybe I just love accounting

[Mag_Red]

I think lakesrick has a very good point. especially the part about not thinking Mag is gay! :D I handle 95% of the 'bill paying' etc. It's that other 15% that kills us. Her 5 and the 10 that I thought I could get away with. If I kill my 10%, I probably wouldn't stress so much.
I'd have to handle the finances if I every re-married....which will be never.....as i do all the accounting for my business now. Not sure if I want someone else taking care of over a 1/2 mill in sales.

[sfitzgerald351]

Good site for this is http:/www.clarkhoward.com


Just took a quick look and seems like a great wealth of information. Took a look at some topics that I'm familiar with and his advice was very good.

[Leroy]

We try to keep everything on one credit card, Discover, even my work travel, with 1% back. That nets another $60 monthly typically. Also pay all bills via on one on line account. Sometimes we get upside down, but pretty easy to figure out who did it and where!

[Mag_Red]

Good idea Leroy! I thought about a cash back rewards card for the business, especially with all the material purchases I have every month. Are there any limits as to how much cash back you get a month?????

[MasterMason]

Or get a good air miles card, and get yourself a trip every year...

[sfitzgerald351]

AMEX has a good cash back card if you are a Costco member. I think you can get up to 3% on some types of purchases and 1% of everything else.

AAA has a nice one that gives you money back on gas purchases (up to 5%). Good for us big engine types!

I also have the REI card. You get 1% back in store credit and get the full 10% dividend instead of the usual 8% something when using a credit card.

And for those of you playing the balance transfer game (how I think I'm going to finance the honeymoon until I start getting a paycheck again) Chase has 0% until May 2006!

[Mag_Red]

Or get a good air miles card, and get yourself a trip every year...Can recommend one???

[sfitzgerald351]

I don't like the air miles cards because most have a $60 (or more) annual fee. By the time you get a free trip you've spent $120 - $180 in fees which is the cost of a flight most places these days. With another card you'd get $$ back and still come out okay on the flights.

[MasterMason]

Can recommend one???


I don't have one, but most of the major airlines have a program. My buddy uses united, and he goes to some sunny warm spot every year just by buying his gas and groceries with it, and paying it off at the end of the month.

click here (http://www.firstusa.com/cgi-bin/webcgi/webserve.cgi?partner_dir_name=united_signature_175 k&page=cont&mkid=603V)

[Professor]

I don't like annual fees either...check out http://clarkhoward.com/cgi-bin/htdig/htsearch
Excellent ideas on various types of credit cards, debit cards and credit rating.

[Tug]

Prof, I see your a local as well. I listen to Clark on 750 am almost everyday. I work on the road. My wife tells me I'm getting old listening to him.....I wish I would have been listening when I was 20. Great money advice.

[Professor]

Yeah, just south of you and I did lived in the metro area (Fayette) for a few years. I guess I have always been a saver...still remember the first couple of deposits in my own account as a kid (picked up pecans and sold them). In a different account now but those dollars have grown :D

[Ric]

Good idea Leroy! I thought about a cash back rewards card for the business, especially with all the material purchases I have every month. Are there any limits as to how much cash back you get a month?????

that reminds me, I use a gm card and buy just about everything but gas each month on that one card

I dont know if there's a limit but that card had $1300.00 bonus accrued that I was able to use toward a new truck

I literally made a final deal and then said, "hey check and see what amount I've earned on this card" (I already knew how much was there but you know how those sales guys are :eek: )

Worked out rather well since I was spending that money each month anyway.

[Professor]

Yeah, and if the balance is paid off every month it's like earning interest on other people's money :toast: