I have a good story for you..!!!

hansfischer007 · 02-19-2011, 09:53 PM

Hey guys...Ive set up this weekend in my town at a local Gun Show....I sell Primarily Post War German Military and some WW2 Reproductions..and some Originals.......have done this for over 40+ years.////.Anyway...at every show have always had at least 8 or 10...or 12 people say the same thing to me...."Ive got one just like that at home...my dad brought back from the WW2"....and of course they 1.dont want to sell it...2..want a free appraisal..or 3..dont know where it is...Ive heard this for years....but today had a guy stop by my table...and we talked for quite awhile...turns out he collects civil war era items.....but he got to talking about his next door neighbor....who he had lived beside for over 20 years...(his neighbor was in his fifties)......and his neighbor was a big WW2 German Military Collector...especially Flags...and daggers.....SO...his wife caught him with his 22 year old secretary....and a bitter divorce ensued....after couple months..and much money...they divorced..she got the house...and he went back over to get his things......in the course of packing up his clothes ...books...guns...etc...etc....he couldnt find any of his German Collection.......so when he asked his now ..Ex-Wife...where his German Collection of Flags...Daggers...Medals...Patches.....were....she said....."Why dont you check the burn barrel in the back yard..!....I burnt it all...!!!".......Anyway.....so when you are having a bad day.....just remember to ignore the little 22 year olds....and remove any burn barrels from your back yard...and be sure to take "momma" some flowers and candy every now and then.......in over 40 years of hearing "stories" at Gun Shows and Military Shows.....this one was the strangest I have ever heard........and really ....couldnt think of hardly anything to say to the guy that told me this......except the shock of something like that happening.......by the way....I took the wife out to dinner tonite...!!!.....

Sieger · 02-19-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansfischer007

Hey guys...Ive set up this weekend in my town at a local Gun Show....I sell Primarily Post War German Military and some WW2 Reproductions..and some Originals.......have done this for over 40+ years.////.Anyway...at every show have always had at least 8 or 10...or 12 people say the same thing to me...."Ive got one just like that at home...my dad brought back from the WW2"....and of course they 1.dont want to sell it...2..want a free appraisal..or 3..dont know where it is...Ive heard this for years....but today had a guy stop by my table...and we talked for quite awhile...turns out he collects civil war era items.....but he got to talking about his next door neighbor....who he had lived beside for over 20 years...(his neighbor was in his fifties)......and his neighbor was a big WW2 German Military Collector...especially Flags...and daggers.....SO...his wife caught him with his 22 year old secretary....and a bitter divorce ensued....after couple months..and much money...they divorced..she got the house...and he went back over to get his things......in the course of packing up his clothes ...books...guns...etc...etc....he couldnt find any of his German Collection.......so when he asked his now ..Ex-Wife...where his German Collection of Flags...Daggers...Medals...Patches.....were....she said....."Why dont you check the burn barrel in the back yard..!....I burnt it all...!!!".......Anyway.....so when you are having a bad day.....just remember to ignore the little 22 year olds....and remove any burn barrels from your back yard...and be sure to take "momma" some flowers and candy every now and then.......in over 40 years of hearing "stories" at Gun Shows and Military Shows.....this one was the strangest I have ever heard........and really ....couldnt think of hardly anything to say to the guy that told me this......except the shock of something like that happening.......by the way....I took the wife out to dinner tonite...!!!.....

Hi:

It sounds like the former wife needs to spend some time in jail for the crime she committed against her former husband.

After that, he needs to take her back to court and have the court adjust whatever financial settlement they had for the fair market value of his property she distroyed.

Sieger

sheepherder · 02-20-2011, 07:43 AM

I agree with Sieger. Her actions are claim-worthy.

On divorce stories...I am also active in the Corvette Forum community (I have an 86 convertible). One online friend's ex-wife got his cherished C4 Vette in the settlement, and sold it for $5 just to spite him...

FNorm · 02-20-2011, 10:44 AM

NINE WORDS WOMEN USE

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right
and you need to shut up.

(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour.
Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more
minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and
you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in
fine.

(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often
misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and
wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about
nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can
make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before
deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say
you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she
says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at
all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome'. That will bring on a 'whatever').

(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying "Go to hell." (edited)

(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning
this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is
now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?'
For the woman's response refer to #3.

* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid
if they remember the terminology.

* Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they
know it's true!!!

FN

Nomadr · 02-20-2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postino

I agree with Sieger. Her actions are claim-worthy.

On divorce stories...I am also active in the Corvette Forum community (I have an 86 convertible). One online friend's ex-wife got his cherished C4 Vette in the settlement, and sold it for $5 just to spite him...

Where do you live in Western NY? I am also semi active on the Corvette Forum. I own a 67 and a 05! I live near Rochester.

Bob

Curly1 · 02-20-2011, 01:49 PM

Now selling the corvette for $5 is just being stupid.

alanint · 02-20-2011, 03:52 PM

But absolutely reasonable to a spiteful woman!

mrerick · 02-20-2011, 04:51 PM

Norm,

To add my mother's favorite:

"We'll see...." = "No!"

Marc

Curly1 · 02-20-2011, 06:10 PM

Here's one I use on the wife when she thinks I have been bad.

"I'll try to do better next time" translated as probably not

Peter Anhalt · 02-21-2011, 09:45 AM

Sad story about the corvette but it reminds me of the old adage about the key to a successful marriage.

When the wife says something wrong..... say nothing.

When you say something right..... say nothing.

sheepherder · 02-21-2011, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomadr

Where do you live in Western NY? I am also semi active on the Corvette Forum. I own a 67 and a 05! I live near Rochester.

Bob

Bob -

I'm outside Lockport...but I visit The Dome for our ESACA shows...

Your username on CorvetteForums??? I'm Rich B. there...last post in C4/tech was on installing an LT1 alternator on my L98 (not quite as easy as some made it out to be, but it works)...

/offtopic

sheepherder · 02-21-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly1

Now selling the corvette for $5 is just being stupid.

But at least it was intact...One girl/woman bought an original C4 ZR1 from an eBay seller and it was delivered by transporter...One of those big girder-ramps tractor-trailer rigs...Last car off...Driver didn't pin the ramps when he backed the Vette off...Of course, the ramps slipped...One went through the floor...

I followed the thread for awhile...the transport company [bonded, I assume] agreed to pay to have the ZR1 repaired...Still a heartbreaking experience...the car you've always dreamed of, aluminum 32 valve DOHC V-8, the right color, convertible, in pristine condition...Tens of thousands of dollars...Smashed within sight of your garage...

Vlim · 02-21-2011, 10:31 AM

You never get used to that.

Five years ago some scum broke into my workshop, stole some parts, a Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC and then decided to scratch the paint on my show condition 500 SEL, taking care to scratch the paint on the hood, the roof, the trunk lid and both sides. Needless to say, when I ever meet that guy, the skin of his private parts will be used to upholster the gear shift lever of the 500 SEL.

Curly1 · 02-21-2011, 01:13 PM

Yeah Vlim I hear ya, I don't get why these aholes have to do vandilism on top of the stealing. Guess they couldn't stand leaving it alone if they couldnt steal it.

Ice · 02-21-2011, 02:01 PM

Scum like that has the attitude:

"You have so much and I have so little. If I can't have it then I will destroy it so nobody can enjoy it."

Skinnin' alive is too good for punks like that.

Charlie

Sieger · 02-21-2011, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

You never get used to that.

Five years ago some scum broke into my workshop, stole some parts, a Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC and then decided to scratch the paint on my show condition 500 SEL, taking care to scratch the paint on the hood, the roof, the trunk lid and both sides. Needless to say, when I ever meet that guy, the skin of his private parts will be used to upholster the gear shift lever of the 500 SEL.

Hi:

The sad thing is that it's probably someone you know.

Sieger

MikeP · 02-23-2011, 04:16 PM

A lot of vets I have know over the years have had similar experiences with medals, pictures and paperwork over the years.
Vindictive "others" take particular glee in going after that stuff.

Vlim · 02-23-2011, 06:48 PM

As we tend to say: "When it was raining brains, most had umbrellas...".

02-19-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
hansfischer007 User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sunny Tennessee Posts: 233 Thanks: 509 Thanked 96 Times in 48 Posts	I have a good story for you..!!! Hey guys...Ive set up this weekend in my town at a local Gun Show....I sell Primarily Post War German Military and some WW2 Reproductions..and some Originals.......have done this for over 40+ years.////.Anyway...at every show have always had at least 8 or 10...or 12 people say the same thing to me...."Ive got one just like that at home...my dad brought back from the WW2"....and of course they 1.dont want to sell it...2..want a free appraisal..or 3..dont know where it is...Ive heard this for years....but today had a guy stop by my table...and we talked for quite awhile...turns out he collects civil war era items.....but he got to talking about his next door neighbor....who he had lived beside for over 20 years...(his neighbor was in his fifties)......and his neighbor was a big WW2 German Military Collector...especially Flags...and daggers.....SO...his wife caught him with his 22 year old secretary....and a bitter divorce ensued....after couple months..and much money...they divorced..she got the house...and he went back over to get his things......in the course of packing up his clothes ...books...guns...etc...etc....he couldnt find any of his German Collection.......so when he asked his now ..Ex-Wife...where his German Collection of Flags...Daggers...Medals...Patches.....were....she said....."Why dont you check the burn barrel in the back yard..!....I burnt it all...!!!".......Anyway.....so when you are having a bad day.....just remember to ignore the little 22 year olds....and remove any burn barrels from your back yard...and be sure to take "momma" some flowers and candy every now and then.......in over 40 years of hearing "stories" at Gun Shows and Military Shows.....this one was the strangest I have ever heard........and really ....couldnt think of hardly anything to say to the guy that told me this......except the shock of something like that happening.......by the way....I took the wife out to dinner tonite...!!!.....

02-20-2011, 01:49 PM	#6
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,234 Thanks: 116 Thanked 706 Times in 368 Posts	Now selling the corvette for $5 is just being stupid. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

02-20-2011, 04:51 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	Norm, To add my mother's favorite: "We'll see...." = "No!" Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-20-2011, 06:10 PM	#9
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,234 Thanks: 116 Thanked 706 Times in 368 Posts	Here's one I use on the wife when she thinks I have been bad. "I'll try to do better next time" translated as probably not __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

02-21-2011, 01:13 PM	#14
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,234 Thanks: 116 Thanked 706 Times in 368 Posts	Yeah Vlim I hear ya, I don't get why these aholes have to do vandilism on top of the stealing. Guess they couldn't stand leaving it alone if they couldnt steal it. __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

02-20-2011, 07:43 AM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,441 Times in 2,329 Posts	I agree with Sieger. Her actions are claim-worthy. On divorce stories...I am also active in the Corvette Forum community (I have an 86 convertible). One online friend's ex-wife got his cherished C4 Vette in the settlement, and sold it for $5 just to spite him... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

02-20-2011, 10:44 AM	#4
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	NINE WORDS WOMEN USE (1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. (2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house. (3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine. (4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It! (5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.) (6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake. (7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome'. That will bring on a 'whatever'). (8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying "Go to hell." (edited) (9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to #3. * Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology. * Send this to all the women you know to give them a good laugh, cause they know it's true!!! FN

02-20-2011, 03:52 PM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	But absolutely reasonable to a spiteful woman!

02-21-2011, 09:45 AM	#10
Peter Anhalt User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 24 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Sad story about the corvette but it reminds me of the old adage about the key to a successful marriage. When the wife says something wrong..... say nothing. When you say something right..... say nothing.

02-21-2011, 10:31 AM	#13
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	You never get used to that. Five years ago some scum broke into my workshop, stole some parts, a Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC and then decided to scratch the paint on my show condition 500 SEL, taking care to scratch the paint on the hood, the roof, the trunk lid and both sides. Needless to say, when I ever meet that guy, the skin of his private parts will be used to upholster the gear shift lever of the 500 SEL.

02-21-2011, 02:01 PM	#15
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Scum like that has the attitude: "You have so much and I have so little. If I can't have it then I will destroy it so nobody can enjoy it." Skinnin' alive is too good for punks like that. Charlie

02-23-2011, 04:16 PM	#17
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	A lot of vets I have know over the years have had similar experiences with medals, pictures and paperwork over the years. Vindictive "others" take particular glee in going after that stuff.

02-23-2011, 06:48 PM	#18
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,987 Times in 1,205 Posts	As we tend to say: "When it was raining brains, most had umbrellas...".