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Had a strange occurrence last night happen in the shop/ slot track emporium. I went out late evening to kill the power and shut down the PC's for the evening. As always, I got sidetracked (pun intended) and sat down on a stool to make a few laps on the big oval with one of my Big motor Modified's, before calling it quits for the night.
A few minutes had passed, ok 15-20, and all of a sudden I here this voice behind me say " put me one on there, and I will race with you"
I turned to see my wife, who had casually walked out to enjoy an unseasonably cool evening in Georgia. Now this may not be odd to some of you. but my wife, although always supportive, and willing to look at, or listen about my little toy cars, really has no interest at all in them.
So, after picking out a car that I new would be easy enough for her to drive, I started up the Computer, and on go, we made a quick five minute timed race. After some spills and thrills, we started another race with the Indy cars sitting on the track. Long story short, we spent about an hour together racing all sorts of cars, and laughing at the wrecks and nerfing going on between our cars.
I cant say this will happen again any time soon, but it happened last night! and I had a great time sharing my little slot world with my best friend. Given the smiles and laughter, I would say she enjoyed it too.
So if ever any of you thought that the better half has no interest whatsoever in our Hobby, remember that if nothing else, they have an interest in us, and sometimes that's enough to share a fun few minutes of our hobby.
Does this mean I will happily go clothes shopping at a women's store, probably not, but the planets are not always in alignment either.

Bob

Way cool bob! My wife asked to build one of my 56 f100's. Heck yea!!

Nice Bob, it's always nice went the better half joins in. Mine used to race when we had other couples over but now she enjoys marshalling duties better. Too much pressure I think. Just having her down there is great.
Dave

Your wife already had a "Gold Star" in my book after our visit....guess this has to add another one! You are a lucky guy.
BTW you could always suggest taking her shopping......nah, then you'd have to call 911 after she passed out from the shock! :scared-eek:

Well Sarge, I do take her to the Antique malls! of course, I am always looking for old slot cars, and track scenery items.
I guess that doesn't really count though does it? :oops:


Bob

oh it counts!!! just be careful she doesnt find a newer model there......

:laughing-rolling:

Building my track:

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Trying it out once it was all done:

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And I have the further advantage that she is an artist who actually likes painting cars:

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I say build her a car, something she has always wanted, her dream car :music-rockout:

Great story Bob. Always good hearing this.

Bob, I think Jon is on to something here. Has she ever seen a car on TV and made a comment? Or is she like my wife and always points out classic British cars on BBC mysteries because she's heard me point them out so many times? I would be hard pressed to build an Alvis from scratch!

Cool story, I can count on one hand the number of times my wife has ran a car. LOl She has done a few things for the room, like panting it though. Like you said they do care about us. Thanks for sharing. Jim

Yup, definitely planets aligned! Good story.

Allan

Where is the JEALOUS button? The wife appreciates my work and tolerates the 8 year old in me, but she isn't really interested in running. I think I'll build her a car and see if I can bribe her.

I am still waiting for that phenomenon in my area!