the tinker
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Once again it is time to post a few guidelines for new bike collectors, especially for those
living with mom and dad, married or those that have a companion.
#1 Never bring them with you to a show or swap. If you buy something that will be shipped to you always destroy or hide the receipt. Most importantly never divulge what you pay for anything.....if you do get cornered..................LIE.
#2 Do not be in a hurry to bring your treasures in when returning home from a swap.
Always bring in some small insignificant items.
Leave the "big" purchases on the truck or secluded in the van until they can be filtered into your collection under cover of darkness.
#3 When asked about the show or swap say something like: "It was OK , saw all the guys there, remember me telling you about old Charlie "? "His wife died, Hey what's for dinner , I am starved!"...... ALWAYS change the subject......... And LIE.. It is OK to lie about your bike purchases, in fact it is a requirement to become a CABE member.
If the question of the swap comes up over dinner quickly say something like : "Hey this chow is great hon[even if it tastes like crap] too bad about Charlie's wife, I guess she fell off the roof or something" REMEMBER: ALWAYS CHANGE THE SUBJECT!
Wait until she is away or asleep to bring everything in. Blend your new found stuff in with what you have.
I have posted these "rules" before and there is always someone who replies" Well I don't have to do that with my wife,ha. ha. She don't care what I buy or spend"
All I can say to this is you are very lucky and I am happy for you. Let's hope you never become divorced.....
living with mom and dad, married or those that have a companion.
#1 Never bring them with you to a show or swap. If you buy something that will be shipped to you always destroy or hide the receipt. Most importantly never divulge what you pay for anything.....if you do get cornered..................LIE.
#2 Do not be in a hurry to bring your treasures in when returning home from a swap.
Always bring in some small insignificant items.
Leave the "big" purchases on the truck or secluded in the van until they can be filtered into your collection under cover of darkness.
#3 When asked about the show or swap say something like: "It was OK , saw all the guys there, remember me telling you about old Charlie "? "His wife died, Hey what's for dinner , I am starved!"...... ALWAYS change the subject......... And LIE.. It is OK to lie about your bike purchases, in fact it is a requirement to become a CABE member.
If the question of the swap comes up over dinner quickly say something like : "Hey this chow is great hon[even if it tastes like crap] too bad about Charlie's wife, I guess she fell off the roof or something" REMEMBER: ALWAYS CHANGE THE SUBJECT!
Wait until she is away or asleep to bring everything in. Blend your new found stuff in with what you have.
I have posted these "rules" before and there is always someone who replies" Well I don't have to do that with my wife,ha. ha. She don't care what I buy or spend"
All I can say to this is you are very lucky and I am happy for you. Let's hope you never become divorced.....
