"Lost" my wife. Still have trains. Win win. Share your own story.

jacobmarley Apr 11, 2014

  1. Tred

    Tred TrainBoard Member

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    For me, this is the important part! IF your other half doesn't support you in anything you do, you're going to be miserable! Yes, you are in a hobby that can get VERY expensive. For me, this is an expense that I KEEP incurring. It's like expensive monthly dues. LOL

    But, having a good woman in your life, well no hobby can compete with that. My wife & I have been together a little over 5 years, married almost 4 years. She encourages me everyday, to have fun playing with my trains.

    She is the one who keeps my nose to the grindstone, always telling me to go work on my trains. She continually tells me, if you want it buy it. She often comments about my retirement check as "It's your money, spend it how you want to." So giving, unselfish, and loves me! I constantly think of her in everything I do, is it fair to the both of us? And that thought process keeps me in check. She rarely asks for anything, and when she does, I take care of it immediately! I never knew they made women like this? LOL We are headed down south today, to a train store where I found a few sets ROADRAILERS I have wanted. We will also pick up some items for the grandkids' layouts, too. She convinced me to build both of them a small layout, too.

    I am telling you, when you find a good one, you'll know! Every day is like waking up to sunshine on the beach!
     
  2. Inkaneer

    Inkaneer TrainBoard Member

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    I got downsized three times. First two times I was called into the office. Third time I got a phone call. I was a year and a half away from retirement. First time was rough but I kept in touch with some of my former coworkers. I learned that the ones who were "deselected" (that's the term they used) actually were better off than the ones who stayed. Second time it happened I think I was the only one with a smile because I knew that it was better to go than to stay. The third time it happened I was disappointed that I did not get to "retire" but that was offset by learning that the company became a literal hell hole with management threatening the employees with everything from loss of medical coverage to reduction in pay (they had already lost their retirement plan).
     
  3. Kevin Anderson

    Kevin Anderson TrainBoard Member

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    I usually like to do a lot of fishing but due to family obligations I haven't been able to get out. Which means I am spending less money and more time at home. So I work on my trains and so far everyone is happy.


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  4. JMaurer1

    JMaurer1 TrainBoard Member

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    In these days of limit run everything in N scale, I found out that it's easier to replace the wife than the N scale.

    Started with the first wife, who didn't like my other hobby (racing R/C cars, something I did before we even met and she would go with me when we dated, but not after we married). She suggested I get a train to go around the Christmas tree. I warned her that I kind of obsess on my hobbies but she said to go ahead since I would at least be at home. Started an N Trak club but while she liked having me around, she didn't like having anyone else around. We finally split up and I found a new woman who now asks me when the club is coming over again (so she can bake cookies for them). The club likes her so much, they made her an honorary member. She doesn't have a single train of her own, but enjoys learning about them. She comes to the shows and just supports what I do. Never complains when I work on trains on the coffee table and leave them out there for days without touching them. She's absolutely amazing. Of course, I return the favor to her as well and support and help her in her hobbies. Hummm, maybe that's the secret...when she is positive and supportive of me, it makes me want to be more positive and supportive of her, which makes her want to be more positive and supportive of me. A wicked upward spiral...
     

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