I can
Am I being an absolute cunt in this? I have been "allowed" to buy another guitar to add to my Fender Strat, and as it cost £400 odd for a passable guitar, and the Arts Council are offering interest free loans for 10 months, I decided it was time to invest in a full blown Brand spanking Gibson Les Paul Studio, costing £849 (in shiny, shiny Ebony). Silly me, the wife doesn't think this is a good idea- quite vociferously. I think the phrase "taking the piss" was brought into it, amongst others.
Now, we are moving, she wants a front door costing £440+. I did not say a word. There are other cheaper alternatives, but she wants the best.
Comments?
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Wed 19 Aug 2009, 20:49, 3 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

As someone who is completely bankrupt until the 4th,
I'd say get the cheaper guitar, and go for the good front door.
( Maladicta, Wed 19 Aug 2009, 20:55, Reply)

The front doors on the mortgage
And I have to have a cheapo desk for the PC to make up for it. And yes, I do sound like a complete twat when you put it like that, Maladicta.
Curse you.
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Wed 19 Aug 2009, 21:00, Reply)

I'm learning the very hard way not to be a twat with money.
Although I have no idea how I'm going to get as far as the 4th without spending so much as a pound...
( Maladicta, Wed 19 Aug 2009, 21:06, Reply)

Your strat wil always be better than any les paul you own.
But I still wouldn't get a new front door.

Doors suck

Guitars have saved my life.
( Peej, Wed 19 Aug 2009, 21:51, Reply)

This is perfectly reasonable
Interest free for 10 months means 80 odd quid a month. You could spunk that on a decent night out, or get something really long lasting and memorable.

As you say, the front door is on the mortgage, which is the cheapest long term loan you'll ever get. Fuck it, you only live once, if you can afford the guitar you want, buy the guitar you want. There is nothing worse than compromising and then regretting it every time you use it.

Case Study. My mrs picked out an engagement ring which cost a lot more than I initially indicated I was willing to spend. But I spent it as I didn't want her to be wearing this ring that she ultimately didn't want.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 19 Aug 2009, 21:36, Reply)

You am fluffeh.
When's the wedding again?
( Maladicta, Wed 19 Aug 2009, 21:47, Reply)

Not even that
I have the £400, so it will only be about £45 ish per month, but logic does not dictate in relationship issues.
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Thu 20 Aug 2009, 1:36, Reply)

Ta all
Mrs B wanted to "talk" about it tonight, but Platoon (for about the 14th time of watching) was far more preferable. I was being extremely immature and shoving my toys out of the pram. Quietly.
( Duke Of Belmsford has got 99 records, but Jay-Z ain't one, Thu 20 Aug 2009, 1:18, Reply)