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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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She's your wife, she will HAVE to make it up to you if she breaks it! lol
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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I TRIED to get her to drive it, but she refused (she who MUST be obeyed)! She says its too big. In the mean time, she tools around in her GMC Envoy/XL that's about the size of s school bus without a worry...go figure...I have no doubt, though, that if she were "stranded" home without her vehicle, she'd drive it without a second thought. My wife is an excellent driver, especially in the foulest snow and ice. Let her? Encourage her!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by redford
My wife said if I can stand this for two years, I can quit working and we'll live off of her income. We'll have all of the bills, car/truck payments and the mortgage paid off.

That, my friend, is tempting.
I tried it, went 4 months and couldn't take not working. We paid off everything (Minus 40k on the house to continue credit).

One last tip. Find a REAL good tax accountant. You'll need one that knows about overseas income or you'll pay a ton in.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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BTW: Good luck brother.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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i let my girlfriend drive my truck off the lot lol, outta the 12 000 kms ive dun since i got it 2 months ago she's driven about 4000 of 'em... it kinda turns me on seeein her drivin a truck hahaha
 
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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Be safe STU, you have been a great on line friend and your comments and wisdom will be missed by many of us. Try to stay in touch post when you can. Good luck, Rich
 
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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I thought about the same thing when we decided that I would start driving her car to save $$ on fuel. My wife is a more cautious driver than I am, so I don't' sweat it.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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I'de let my girlfriend drive the truck....but she has here own superduty so i have no worries
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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The place looks like Death Valley.......feels like Death Valley also.

I'm safe, overpaid and bored as hell.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Good luck Norm. We miss your regular posts here in the STATES. BE SAFE!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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When I went for the '97 250HD to the '06 350 SD my wife decided that the new truck wsa "too big" for her to comfortably drive. She'll drive it if she has to, but not by choice. I started to argue with her, telling her it really isn't any bigger than the 250 (shorter turning radius for one thing), but decided I'd just let it be...

Another friend (female also) was helping me haul hay bales - round bales so we were hauling with the tailgate strapped up at about a 45 degree angle) and she put the first dent in the truck by backing into a tree. Kind of kicked myself in the butt for that, but it's hard to criticize free help! arrggg...
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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It's only a truck, there will be other trucks. She is your LIFE PARTNER, I truly hope she will be the only one for you. LET HER DRIVE IT. Dan.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Ha ha ha. Thats funny. J-bad is a hell hole. I was there is 2001 when the whole "OEF" thing kicked off. Lost a few friends there.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 05:35 AM
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I'm safe, overpaid and bored as hell.
Thats GOOD to hear. Stay safe, and thank you for your service! And to add to the topic, my wifes Ex was just in the dealers' shop for a week, and she drove her dads 2wd reg cab Chebby as she was afraid to drive my truck. Maybe it was better that way, since she also knows what my truck means to me. Not that I would STAY mad or anything like that if something happened to it...
 
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