The story behind your most unusual Luger acquisition? (long post)

Hugh · 03-17-2001, 09:53 AM

Well- sorta- as most of you know when we were planning the trip to Phoenix, I succumbed to tempation and bought an expensive shop tool with OUR ticket money. My wife wanted to make he trip too (even tho she claims to have no interest in Lugers, I think she sneaks onto the Forum when I'm not around and reads some of the postings as she seems to know who I'm talking about when I mention some of you guys!)

As time drew nearer to the actual date, she surprised me one day by volunteering to stay home so that I could go. Since one ticket cut our expense in half, and GT graciously volunteered to put me up, and I told her I was going "only to look and visit, not to buy", I was able to make the trip.

As all of you who read these posts know, I bought two Navy "shooters" from Ralph. Since I don't keep any secrets from my wife, well..almost none, I had to show her what I bought when I returned, with the usual explanations of what a bargain they were and what I could do with them to make them better and more valuable. Instead of the a** chewing that I deserved, all she said was: "I thought you didn't have any money left, next year I'M GOING!"

Now , fellows, if that ain't love, I don't know what is!

(Unless, she's just given up on curing my addiction to collecting Lugers)

Footnote: TES, TED, I will finish your baby before the end of this year!

03-17-2001, 09:53 AM	#15
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Another Luger love story Well- sorta- as most of you know when we were planning the trip to Phoenix, I succumbed to tempation and bought an expensive shop tool with OUR ticket money. My wife wanted to make he trip too (even tho she claims to have no interest in Lugers, I think she sneaks onto the Forum when I'm not around and reads some of the postings as she seems to know who I'm talking about when I mention some of you guys!) As time drew nearer to the actual date, she surprised me one day by volunteering to stay home so that I could go. Since one ticket cut our expense in half, and GT graciously volunteered to put me up, and I told her I was going "only to look and visit, not to buy", I was able to make the trip. As all of you who read these posts know, I bought two Navy "shooters" from Ralph. Since I don't keep any secrets from my wife, well..almost none, I had to show her what I bought when I returned, with the usual explanations of what a bargain they were and what I could do with them to make them better and more valuable. Instead of the a** chewing that I deserved, all she said was: "I thought you didn't have any money left, next year I'M GOING!" Now , fellows, if that ain't love, I don't know what is! (Unless, she's just given up on curing my addiction to collecting Lugers) Footnote: TES, TED, I will finish your baby before the end of this year!