GT500OnOrder Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Many people have had to make a sacrifice to convince their significant other that the GT500 is the best place to spend the hard earned money. The other day, my wife came home and leveled with me. She said, honey, times are tough and if you are serious about that Shelby GT500, you're going to have to give up the expensive beer drinking with the guys. Willing to go to great lengths to attain the GT500, I quickly agreed and have since complied. About two days later, we received a package from FedEx with $125.00 in make-up in it. A little disgusted, I asked my wife, if I'm sacrificing to save money for the GT500, I asked how she could justify $125.00 for make-up? She replied, "well honey, you have to understand, I purchased the make-up to look good for you." To which I quickly resonded, "honey, YOU don't understand, that is what the beer was for!!!!!!!" java script:add_smilie(":beerchug:","smid_44") With the all of the tension on the board, I thought everyone could use a little humor as we patiently wait. Later, GT500OnOrder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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requis Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Wow..and you walked away with the last word....and able to post....you better watch your back brother...I would have been picking up my teeth... :beerchug: I got the same "sacrifice" discussion..tempered with...what do you want dear....Boy was that the wrong question cost me big. Ahh what the He**, I love the car Cheers, Requis Many people have had to make a sacrifice to convince their significant other that the GT500 is the best place to spend the hard earned money. The other day, my wife came home and leveled with me. She said, honey, times are tough and if you are serious about that Shelby GT500, you're going to have to give up the expensive beer drinking with the guys. Willing to go to great lengths to attain the GT500, I quickly agreed and have since complied. About two days later, we received a package from FedEx with $125.00 in make-up in it. A little disgusted, I asked my wife, if I'm sacrificing to save money for the GT500, I asked how she could justify $125.00 for make-up? She replied, "well honey, you have to understand, I purchased the make-up to look good for you." To which I quickly resonded, "honey, YOU don't understand, that is what the beer was for!!!!!!!" java script:add_smilie(":beerchug:","smid_44") With the all of the tension on the board, I thought everyone could use a little humor as we patiently wait. Later, GT500OnOrder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra2go Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Many people have had to make a sacrifice to convince their significant other that the GT500 is the best place to spend the hard earned money. GT500OnOrder Hmm, it was simpler for me - give up the basic necessities in life, and spend my kids' inheritance ... the wife just rolls her eyes and shakes her head. Finally, she understands me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSyde Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 .....whatever it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supe Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 It's amazing what a microwave oven can do to rejuvenate foods and various items. A short zap will rejuvenate a roll of old masking tape and make it stick again. A short zap will make a lemon give more juice when squeezed. A little zap will refreshen stale muffens and bread items. Microwave ovens work by heating items from inside out. Many times items that appear to have no moisture at all can be made to live again by just using from 10 to 30 seconds in most 600 to 1000 watt microwave ovens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acobra Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 GT500OnOrder Many people have had to make a sacrifice to convince their significant other that the GT500 is the best place to spend the hard earned money. The other day, my wife came home and leveled with me. She said, honey, times are tough and if you are serious about that Shelby GT500, you're going to have to give up the expensive beer drinking with the guys. Willing to go to great lengths to attain the GT500, I quickly agreed and have since complied. About two days later, we received a package from FedEx with $125.00 in make-up in it. A little disgusted, I asked my wife, if I'm sacrificing to save money for the GT500, I asked how she could justify $125.00 for make-up? She replied, "well honey, you have to understand, I purchased the make-up to look good for you." To which I quickly resonded, "honey, YOU don't understand, that is what the beer was for!!!!!!!" java script:add_smilie(":beerchug:","smid_44") With the all of the tension on the board, I thought everyone could use a little humor as we patiently wait. Later, GT500OnOrder I read this to my wife and she laughed her rump off! As far as my sacrifice....I sold my 1969 GT500 last weekend at auction to pay for the new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 GT500OnOrder, that was cool and funny. I had been building for two years one of my GSX1300R Hayabusa's into a 600hp turbo 1/4mile (track) ra$er. I had $35K in it. The builder called and said it was done after they went to the track and tested it. The bike went 7.73@190 in the 1/4 and I never had a chance to ride the bike and sold it for $30k. I sold my Nos (Custom) Hayabusa for $8500 which was a 8.97@167 1/4 mile bike. So I sacraficed my two GSX1300R Hayabusa's to get the GT500 Shelby Also, if someone is looking for something to pass time until the GT500's come in. Silver&Blue 2005 GSX1300R Hayabusa with 505 miles on it FORSALE $11000 (lots of chrome, lowered, Muzzy stainless exhaust, and more...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 My situation is a bit different since I'm buying this for my wife. Before finding out the Shelby was coming out we were planning one trip to Hawaii and one to Europe. I made her choose: trips to Hawaii & Europe or a Shelby GT500. Took her about 1.5 seconds to choose the Shelby. So, I guess that means my sacrifice is a very big part of my paycheck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Although this thread started with a joke it has gotten serious so here goes. I gave up smoking. October 12 I had my last smoke to save for this car as well as 300.00 per month towards the payment. 9.00 a pack can add up pretty quick. Oh, and I am getting healthier..... :happy feet: OK, the wife's gone. Man I still miss them but that's how bad I want to this car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I bought her a Volvo wagon. End of that discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85gt Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 My situation is a bit different since I'm buying this for my wife. Before finding out the Shelby was coming out we were planning one trip to Hawaii and one to Europe. I made her choose: trips to Hawaii & Europe or a Shelby GT500. Took her about 1.5 seconds to choose the Shelby. So, I guess that means my sacrifice is a very big part of my paycheck. DANG, are there any more like her back home where you found her? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastStuff Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I bought her a Volvo wagon. End of that discussion. Why not a Magnum SRT8? .... Wait, it's that Mopar thing, isn't it? :tease: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Nah. Christine came from a very modest background (and a husband so abusive that if I ever see him I"ll probably rip his nuts off - and then beat him until he stops breathing). She always wanted a Volvo wagon. She loves it. It's safe - economical - and luxurious. And - fits her (it's a V50 - and she's petite). Her parking lot at work is filled with high-end rides, so now she feels like she belongs. Magnums are big and heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cobrajet Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I might have to sell my 99 Air Nautique. I just made the last payment on that last month. My wife hasn't said I have to sell it but I still haven't figured out how I'm going to make the payment. I guess I could always start working Fridays. But then I'll only have two full days to play with my toys. I guess I have a few months to figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Please explicate: 99 air nautique? A plane? Do you charter? I have some family in South America I haven't seen for years. A short flight - sort of a touch and go.... :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faststang Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I have to admit that I really did not gave anything up for the gt500.But know coming to think about it I think i gave my insanity up :wacko: waiting til sept for this amazing stang!!BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I gave up smoking. October 12 I had my last smoke to save for this car as well as 300.00 per month towards the payment. 9.00 a pack can add up pretty quick. Oh, and I am getting healthier..... :happy feet: Congrats on quitting - like you said, you're saving $$ and your health. However... $9.00 a pack??? Holy !! Taxes must be huge in Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaylan1521 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Congrats on quitting - like you said, you're saving $$ and your health. However... $9.00 a pack??? Holy !! Taxes must be huge in Canada! The sin taxes are huge. Smokes, hooch and gas. Mega taxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I sniff a business deal here in the making.... Cigarettes here are about $23 a carton. Hmmm.... :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Cigarettes here are about $23 a carton. Well, you ARE in tobacco country - no?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR 01 Cobra Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 I already sacrificed my 03 Cobra Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Nothing could be finer - than to be in Carolina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cobrajet Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Please explicate: 99 air nautique? A plane? Do you charter? I have some family in South America I haven't seen for years. A short flight - sort of a touch and go.... :happy feet: Sorry about the delay, but an Air Nautuque is a competition wakeboard boat for playing on the lake. So I'm afraid it would be a long scary ride to South America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Gotcha - like the Ski Nautique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cobrajet Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Gotcha - like the Ski Nautique. Exactly, only set up to catch big Air on the wakeboard. I've prety much given up on the skiing and switched to wakeboarding because you go a lot slower and I'm getting a lot older these days. I can crash and not hurt myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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