How can I tell her?

[Carol 83]

I think she enjoys seeing me squirming.

I'm sure you're correct

 

[snowman04]

Me buying shoes, clothing, and jewelry for her is an impossibility. Every time I did it in the past, the stuff was returned. She told me to not even try.

Now she likes sport cars but that is not a fair trade for a measly trailer. I am saving that for something bigger.

How about his one?

 

[Jailee719]

Maybe start with making her breakfast LOL

 

[ShimpakuBonsai]

I don't get it when couples are trying to hide expenses or have to sugar coat eachother when a large expense has to be made.
Why not just talk to her and explain why you think you need the trailer and what you want to do with it on the long term.

 

[Cajunrider]

I don't get it when couples are trying to hide expenses or have to sugar coat eachother when a large expense has to be made.
Why not just talk to her and explain why you think you need the trailer and what you want to do with it on the long term.

My lady knows everything. This was just in fun. I am pretty sure most everyone in this thread was just joining in for the jollies.

 

[Cajunrider]

How about his one?
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I'm pretty that will only get me this.

 

[Paradox]

Beside bonsai, I am also into woodworking. I have lots of lumber and woodworking equipment that I do not want the movers to touch. I am moving my stuff by myself.
Plus I plan to do charity handyman work to do volunteer minor house repair for the elderly who can't afford hiring someone else. Having a trailer is very handy for that.
As for going on the road with my bonsai, I am not ready at all.

So honestly if you have expensive equipment that is worth money to you in terms of the cost to purchase and the potential for side income that it justifies the trailer for the move, the potential to make income/extra income doing work for others as you say has the potential to have the trailer eventually pay for itself. So its a worth while investment IMO.

My husband and I have had similar conversations. Me for bonsai and him for his hobbies. In the end if the bills are paid and money is in the retirement account, extra for hobbies and things we enjoy is not an issue.