Just got a steep warning.

[Blue Hills]

Mm
There are ways of saying no without uttering a word in any language of course.

 

[12boy]

And ways of meaning the opposite of what is said such as "There's nothing wrong, or I am fine, or Go ahead...take the last piece of pie..) These are accompanied by the slitted eye, the gritted teeth and a scowl that would curdle buttermilk.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

My wife didn't actually say no, it is just that she can't understand the concept of having multiple bikes. As I already have three, she thinks anymore is a waste of money.

Having that money doing nothing wouldn't make you happy. Having the bike will. Using money to enable joy is not a waste, it's a very good use. So unless you are on the poverty line and buying a bike makes you both miserable / homeless etc. I can't see where this "waste" bit comes from.

 

[Levo-Lon]

My wife didn't actually say no, it is just that she can't understand the concept of having multiple bikes. As I already have three, she thinks anymore is a waste of money.

You could argue women have multiple orgasms? Did you complain

Worth a try.....

 

[Deleted member 26715]

As I already have three, she thinks anymore is a waste of money.

Very sensible lady you are married to there, I have to agree with her

 

[Blue Hills]

Having that money doing nothing wouldn't make you happy. Having the bike will. Using money to enable joy is not a waste, it's a very good use. So unless you are on the poverty line and buying a bike makes you both miserable / homeless etc. I can't see where this "waste" bit comes from.

Less wasteful than a car for sure, or the use many get put to. Mental and physical health benefits, sociable, can do the shopping/run errands. Most folk who like bikes treat them well, no reason why they can't run a lifetime, can be left in wills to folk who may well appreciate them/love them anew. Leaving many cars to folk would be bestowing a liability on them. That's how cheap bikes are.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

That's how cheap bikes are.

That would depend on your definition of cheap & whether you consider depreciation, if car prices tumble as the car comes off the forecourt, they plummet as the bike comes out of the bike shop.

 

[screenman]

Having that money doing nothing wouldn't make you happy. Having the bike will. Using money to enable joy is not a waste, it's a very good use. So unless you are on the poverty line and buying a bike makes you both miserable / homeless etc. I can't see where this "waste" bit comes from.

Plenty of my friends get a lot of pleasure from just having money and not spending it, I know seems odd. As a self employed person my only real security is money, so the more in the bank the less stress I have. Note, I have 6 nice bikes.

 

[Blue Hills]

That would depend on your definition of cheap & whether you consider depreciation, if car prices tumble as the car comes off the forecourt, they plummet as the bike comes out of the bike shop.

Way less depreciation in a bike than a car. Also far more likely you will sell a car. If you choose your bikes wisely for pleasure and never sell, depreciation is irrelevant. As for mine, 2 about £1,500 (one effectively retired), various others, 3 other faves kinda £30 or less - little depreciation possible there.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Way less depreciation in a bike than a car. Also far more likely you will sell a car. If you choose your bikes wisely for pleasure and never sell, depreciation is irrelevant. As for mine, 2 about £1,500 (one effectively retired), various others, 3 other faves kinda £30 or less - little depreciation possible there.

But if you tried to sell one of the £1500 ones you'd probably be lucky to get £750 50% depreciation in 2 years, that's old Skoda/Lada levels

 

[Blue Hills]

But if you tried to sell one of the £1500 ones you'd probably be lucky to get £750 50% depreciation in 2 years, that's old Skoda/Lada levels

As i said, no plans to sell.
And depreciation on shoes?