when i'm in the garage leave me alone

AMEN!!!!!!

Although, is your wife allowed to have STUFF in the garage? Because I'm allowed IN the garage, but I don't have any STUFF in it.....yet Kustombuilder is allowed IN the house AND he has STUFF in it......this isn't fair....hmmmmm.....

 

Is your stuff good stuff?

 

I like it when I read something like this.

 

Aren't you the same guy who wooed and won your wife?

And couldn't spend enough time with her when you were going together?

I've been married a long while and my wife is my best friend.
I'd rather be with her than anyone . . . and that includes half-built roadsters.
It's a hobby, right?

I keep a really comfy roll-around office chair in the garage, ostensibly for me, but it's really for her so she can be comfortable when she's hanging out.
Regardless of what I'm doing I can always stop and talk or at least go to a part of the project that doesn't take as much attention as welding or grinding.
Sometimes she helps if necessary, sometimes she stays awhile and other times the visit is short and sweet.

I'll drop the project as well if she has something she wants to do that sounds interesting.
I usually beg off on the shopping bit, she can do that with her girl friends.
I'm brave, but not that brave.

Keep in mind that seduction is an all day job.

And the next seduction starts at the end of the most recent one.

Kapisch?

I think you do....

 

When she shows up, I fear those words, "When did you get that?"

 

damn does your mother not like you or something that could be dangerous! I usually shake the car good BEFORE I get under it.

 

So does my wife. She will usually bring a drink and a sandwich and see what I have been working on.

I wish my dad could still come around. (he died of cancer a couple of years ago) He taught me a lot of what I know about cars. Often when working with something, I find myself asking, “Dad, how would you do this?”

PJ – My wife and I will celebrate 32 years next week. Any projects that she wants to tackle (house renovations for example) get FIRST priority. (Hey, I get to benefit from them too!! )

Joe, like you; SHE IS MY BEST FRIEND!

Jay, I couldn’t say it any better!

 

I just think about it this way, would'nt be able to do what I love without her. I love my other helpers too, my boys 9 and 3. Sometimes you gotta give a little to get alot. Only wish the kids would stay out when weld, I worry about little eyes, can't see them come in through my hood.

 

Ear Plugs + 300 disc CD Changer full of the finest metal known to man + Amplifier and Klipsch Speakers with 15 inch woofers = solitude and happiness

Of course I have been asked to turn it down so the Ol Lady can hear the TV inside the house which is on the other side of the yard. I don't hear the grinder though.

 

come on man you can't be blaming your wife for you burning your hand. You need to take a brake once in a whiole anyway.

 

Another Roth-ism I remember, I think from the wonderful ads he put in Car Craft in the early sixties:

A garage shown in this ad had a yellow dotted line stenciled on the floor across the entrance, with "NO PEASANTS PAST LINE" stenciled right above...

There useta be a grouchy old coot garage owner in town here who had problems with tire-kicking losers drawn into the place by his '32 Ford. He had a power hacksaw set up with a totally worn-out blade and a piece of old pipe clamped in...when interrupted, he would flip on the saw and converse pleasantly until the skull-rattling SKREECHSKREECHSKREECH drove the interloper away...he was deaf as a post, anyway, and so was able to fully enjoy his game.

 

I have locks on the outside of the garage doors and on the inside of the garage doors for a good reason.

 

I work alone in the garage and have some health issues and my wife pops in and checks on me on a regular basis, all is OK until she fires up a cigarette or attempts to "clean up" or "straighten up" a horizontal surface then I give her the boot, she will come back in about 30-45 minutes later.

 

Wives/kids/friends can't read minds. If you're doing something involved and can't be interupted, let them know beforehand.

 

I think I'm gonna just bust out bawling! Gawd, I love this town!

 

I always make time for the people I care about,

it's when the neighbors dog comes over and starts humping my leg when I'm under the car

that's what really tries my patience

 

Alot of posts on here are really cool, Please don't get me wrong I love my wife and thats the problem when she comes in to interupt what I'm doin and then leaves I get all flustered and wind up hurtin myself. My wife is not the kinda girl who would even want to help out and learn something in the garage with me. She just likes it when the cars get done. I guess its easier for her that way. She leaves all the hard work and stress to me....HaHa

 

My girl is welcome in the garage at anytime. Usually she has my 3month old boy in her arms.There is a nice cushy couch to sit on, and a tv.So, she can plop down and open up the boob juice cafe for the kid.Her 10yr old comes out pretty often to see what's going on, he always has to check and see if I need anything spray painted.The real distractions are the neighbors, nosy- ass tweekers, always asking stupid questions.

 

I was 19, changing out a clutch in my first car (brand to remain nameless) and using a friend's tools and garage. His bull mastiff crawled under the car while I was working and promptly fell asleep. Everytime I pushed him to wake him up he growled at me. The harder I pushed the harder he growled. So, I took a nap too. Three hours later my buddy came home and finally got Bear out of there.

The least the dog could have done was to chase tools but he complained he didn't have any opposable thumbs. I think he just didn't want to help.

 

THAT'S EFFING BRILLIANT!!!!! Where do I get me wunna demz???

 

Yeah I hate those words too!
My wife likes it when I go out to my shop as long as she gets her time alone reading during that time. Sometimes my time is longer than hers and that is when it gets messy! And yes, I stop what I am doing when she shows up , that's part of it I guess. My Grandad used to come by when he would see me working in the shop and I am glad I took the time out to B.S. with him during these times as now they are just memories. Just make sure to tell your wife that when you are running machinery try not to mess with you because you could get hurt , I had a run in with a 7" angle grinder one night after my wife tapped me on the shoulder at 10:00 at night , not a pretty sight, She scared me so much I almost cold cocked her!

 

I forgot , my buddy has a light outside the door with a red bulb , with a sign that says "Do not enter when red light is on". I thought it would be a good safety to have a button outside or a motion sensor, that would activate a strobe so you would know they are there!

 

My wife is cool in that she supports my hobby but she has always said that cars are just for taking us from point A to point B. I dont know, they see things different than we do. I see an old junker as potential and enjoyment. She sees it as an eyesore! We never win!

 

Cracks me up, my wife is an RN, deals with all kinds of emergency situations, and gross stuff, and I have to get out from under my car and kill a bug for her...but hey, she has helped me wet sand 2 rods so far and has bought lots of car stuff for me. Now, my 6 year old boy will hammer on a board until theres nothing but splinters left, or until I snap, whichever comes first, usually when i'm trying to figure something out, which is hard enough for me to do...I usually try to get everybody content or busy and then i'll sneak out.

 

Why did some of you idiots marry these women?
If they aren't able to respect your hobby (or way of life, in my case...) what's even the point? Some of you seem awefully lucky! And the bestfriend thing couldn't ring more true!
You make the bed you sleep in.
-Jolene

 

I don't know about all you sorry assholes, but my lady and me are like a tag team duo. she can get just as greazy as I can, absorbs knowledge like a sponge (when some actually takes the time to sit down and explain things and why it is she is doing what she is doing, names of things etc.) and loves working on our cars sometimes more than me. She has helped me re-build engines, weld, paint, beat out dents, run wiring, set up front ends, etc.
And when all my friends are like "oh sure we'll come over and help" then sit on their collective asses and drink my beer, she is always right there with me turning wrenches.
Sucks to be you guys .

 

You mean I can come over and drink YOUR beer while YOU work?
Let me know when you need my help.

 

Actually, my wife doesnt turn a wrench but she is sure feminine, lady like with nice legs and kicking personality. Your wife multi-tasks

 

The only thing that bugs me sometimes, but not very offen because i find it pretty damn funny is my roommates dog. He likes the air tools, so when im underneath my car with lets say a air ratchet as soon as i pull the trigger it all of a sudden feels like i cought a 80lb shark but then i look and is Sue trying to steal the air from me. LOL Its even funnier when he walks by anb the air ratchet is on the ground he steps on the handle until it starts going and tries to bite it.

 

I checked my life insurance.....20 grand and she's been wanting to get her Corvette painted.............1+1=2!

Button.........I've never been married and I sure as heck don't have a wife, but from what I gather, it takes more then just what a man likes to make a relationship work. Guess that's why they say it takes all kinds to make the World go round.

I like my garage, I like my wrenches, I love my cars..........but I'd die without my loved ones.
xxx
Brandy