We have bumped into friends there when our son is away visiting the grand parents and they are like, you are free to go wherever and you choose Costco?

I am just cheap I guess. Wifey is used to it. She buys whatever she wants- all the time, I buy whatever is cheap that I can get away with...
- hillbillydeluxe

I'm with you. There's no point spending a ton of money on useless poop. Buy what you need for a little as possible, then spend the rest on beer and wine

We have bumped into friends there when our son is away visiting the grand parents and they are like, you are free to go wherever and you choose Costco?

I am just cheap I guess. Wifey is used to it. She buys whatever she wants- all the time, I buy whatever is cheap that I can get away with...
- hillbillydeluxe

I take the GF down to the beach sometimes for a gut bomb with fried onions. it is cheap and romantic.

Carol is probably killing herself laughing thinking cheap bastards

I'm with you. There's no point spending a ton of money on useless poop. Buy what you need for a little as possible, then spend the rest on beer and wine
- lumlums

That is how I justify it... She never worries about justifying it... (Filipina princess) I guess it is the reality of the relationship. I tried not to worry about $$$ and went into debt. Someone has to be cheap... err responsible in the relationship.

Kassian and Higgins for Vermette.

I take the GF down to the beach sometimes for a gut bomb with fried onions. it is cheap and romantic.

Carol is probably killing herself laughing thinking cheap bastards
- VANTEL

Best kind of date, shouldn't be about the venue but the company you keep.

Best kind of date, shouldn't be about the venue but the company you keep.

- hillbillydeluxe

i tell her she is lucky to be out with me but she doesn't buy that

Kassian and Higgins for Vermette.
- manvanfan

why? Vermette is UFA after this year.

i tell her she is lucky to be out with me but she doesn't buy that
- VANTEL

She would if she had your PIN code

I have never shopped at Costco. Walked in once seen the 45 minute lineups at the check out counters and walked right back out
- VANTEL

Being that I don't work in Victoria, I can go when the crowds are at a minimum, perks of semi-retirement.

That is how I justify it... She never worries about justifying it... (Filipina princess) I guess it is the reality of the relationship. I tried not to worry about $$$ and went into debt. Someone has to be cheap... err responsible in the relationship.
- hillbillydeluxe

Mrs Lums makes a damn fine wage so I never have to worry about her. Plus, if she does spend a lot, it's probably on wine or scotch so I'm good with it

i tell her she is lucky to be out with me but she doesn't buy that
- VANTEL

Oh well, as long as you are a gentleman and not going dutch... but then again you have to respect a woman's rights to pay their own way. you can't win, but I guess you are winning if she is with you.

The little lunch counter is good to great value. as LL said, $1.50 for a foot long hot dog and pop (and I think free refill)...

Favourite dinner out to take the wife on special occasions.
(sometimes split fries too)
- hillbillydeluxe

You're such a charmer - she must be head over heels with you?

Kassian and Higgins for Vermette.
- manvanfan

Really?
Why?

Oh well, as long as you are a gentleman and not going dutch... but then again you have to respect a woman's rights to pay their own way. you can't win, but I guess you are winning if she is with you.
- hillbillydeluxe

yes she is very lucky

You're such a charmer - she must be head over heels with you?
- LeftCoaster

Yup... just don't ask how much the heels cost

why? Vermette is UFA after this year.
- Mungo

What works is Schenn for Higgins and Lack

I take the GF down to the beach sometimes for a gut bomb with fried onions. it is cheap and romantic.

Carol is probably killing herself laughing thinking cheap bastards
- VANTEL

Hey I bought my wife a beautiful TAG Carrera watch, it's a functional time piece, one stop shopping - that's all she's getting.

Yup... just don't ask how much the heels cost
- lumlums

Mrs Lums makes a damn fine wage so I never have to worry about her. Plus, if she does spend a lot, it's probably on wine or scotch so I'm good with it
- lumlums

My wife makes more than me (more so since I am not making anything right now), but still she has expensive tastes and hobbies. She likes to bake, I am sure we get a cook book delivered a few times a month if not once a week sometimes... and all the baking gear. Filipino- likes her shoes and clothes. Works in marketing and thus buys tons of magazines because "she wants to stay up on all the trends and fashion... "

I don't understand it, and have given up on reason and just try to ignore..

My wife makes more than me (more so since I am not making anything right now), but still she has expensive tastes and hobbies. She likes to bake, I am sure we get a cook book delivered a few times a month if not once a week sometimes... and all the baking gear. Filipino- likes her shoes and clothes. Works in marketing and thus buys tons of magazines because "she wants to stay up on all the trends and fashion... "

I don't understand it, and have given up on reason and just try to ignore..
- hillbillydeluxe

Best practise!! We don't share bank accounts, it's better that way

Best practise!! We don't share bank accounts, it's better that way
- LeftCoaster

Ignorance is bliss. Feeling stressed, go to the man room, watch the Canucks and have a jazz cigarette.

I take the GF down to the beach sometimes for a gut bomb with fried onions. it is cheap and romantic.

Carol is probably killing herself laughing thinking cheap bastards
- VANTEL

I sometimes tell wifey lets go out for dinner and then turn around and call my mom to ask what she is cooking for dinner and if she can make some extra. 2 birds with 1 stone.

My wife makes more than me (more so since I am not making anything right now), but still she has expensive tastes and hobbies. She likes to bake, I am sure we get a cook book delivered a few times a month if not once a week sometimes... and all the baking gear. Filipino- likes her shoes and clothes. Works in marketing and thus buys tons of magazines because "she wants to stay up on all the trends and fashion... "

I don't understand it, and have given up on reason and just try to ignore..
- hillbillydeluxe

Thankfully Mrs Lums has very simple tastes (exhibit A), so we're good there. As long as there's good food and a couple of nice drinks she's very happy. I've learned not to ask how much her hair appointments are though...

I sometimes tell wifey lets go out for dinner and then turn around and call my mom to ask what she is cooking for dinner and if she can make some extra. 2 birds with 1 stone.
- Linden_4_Capt

Ignorance is bliss. Feeling stressed, go to the man room, watch the Canucks and have a jazz cigarette.
- hillbillydeluxe

Now you're talking!