-Trading the girlfriend in on a new 604C -

[BargeMonkey]

Red prospector. alcohol won't make an ass out of anyone, it just brings out the ass that's already there. That is such a true statement. I'm saving that one.

X2

That is a good one. X3.

[tmarch]

Married 42 years and we still get along, rule #1 inside the house yard is yours to take care of the rest of the place is mine and I will help when I can, but expect the same in return.  And blaming a fit throwing on hormones ain't gonna happen.  Don't bring your work home too much, and only if asked, but work is still what provides for whatever family you have.

[thenorthman]

only got 7 years of marriage but together like 12?

Between logging and machining I generally work 7 days a week, I try to make it up to her but its tough...

She don't complain much and I always try to call and say when I'm going to be late, which is a lot lately...  Hopefully she gets it.

I guess the point is yer gurl friend should be a little more understanding, but at the same time she did ask you to be home early... its a tough decision, and can put a guy in a bind, but its the life we live.

[gologit]

The last time I heard that "you pay more attention to logging more than you do to me" routine I told her "If you ever make 2 grand a day for me, don't cost me anything other than direct expenses, stay where I park you when I leave for the day, don't eat except when you work, and always start right up when I push the button maybe I'll start paying more attention to you".  She left soon after.  No loss.

The current wife comes from an old Oregon logging family.  She understands the life.

[WDH]

I can see her side of it.  You said that you would be home early for the fireworks, but you found other things that you deemed more important, and you were late.  You still got the fireworks, though. 

[scsmith42]

I can see her side of it.  You said that you would be home early for the fireworks, but you found other things that you deemed more important, and you were late.  You still got the fireworks, though.

+1.  She made a fairly simple request which you told her that you would fulfill; yet you then prioritized everything else above her (and it was all within your control).

My brother has a saying, and that is "if you want a friend, you have to be a friend".  If you want to have a good relationship you need to hold up your end of the bargain.

[Corley5]

It took my girlfriend, now wife, a while to adjust to what was involved with being involved with a farmer/logger.  She's done well ;) ;D  We've been together 19 years and married for almost 12.  She expects me to be late 

[47sawdust]

Bargemonkey,
You are only 30 so choose well.Mutual respect is of prime importance and keep your word.
Love is grand divorce is a 100 grand(probably more)

[loggah]

Get her into the skidder,and keep her there !!!! ;D ;D

[jd540b]

Life (and relationships) are all about balance.  That being said,  I thank god my ex-wife is now some other poor SOB's problem!!!

[Tom L]

Life (and relationships) are all about balance.  That being said,  I thank god my ex-wife is now some other poor SOB's problem!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

he probably deserves it

[BargeMonkey]

 I told her about writing this post on here, and that better than 80% of the FF opinion leaned towards the skidder. Told her I needed her title, and numbers off the odometer before I called the salesman back. She did not find it funny at all.
Ive been down this road once, got married at 21, good job, bought my home when I was 19. Got divorced at 29, have 3 kids I dont get to see much and a 3,000 a month child support payment for the next 15+  years. Yeah not going down that road again.  8)
Hopefully this one wakes up and realizes you dont get ahead if you dont put the hours in, my father @ 60 still makes me seem like a slacker.

[luvmexfood]

Life (and relationships) are all about balance.  That being said,  I thank god my ex-wife is now some other poor SOB's problem!!!

Coundn't have said it better myself. Ex and her boyfriend wanted each other although both were married to someone else. Two marriages split, kids lives torn apart. But guess what. He has her now and at last count he has had to have law enforcement intervene twice because of their fighting. She went off the deep end and now he is stuck with her. Bothered me at first but now I just set back and laugh.

[glassman_48]

X4   grrrrr, still cant figure out how to take a quote and put it in with my reply :-[ :-[ :-[  maybe if corley5 stops in for a visit I can get him to give me a computer lesson too

[thecfarm]

maybe if corley5 stops in for a visit I can get him to give me a computer lesson too

glassman,see the quote button on the upper right of each post? Just click onto that button and it will open into a rely window. As you can see I deleted some of your quote just to show you what can be done. Play around with it,use the Preview key,to see what works and what don't. Just take in between the numbers,you will see them,when deleting. Hit the enter key a few times to get you out of the quote box, There again,Preview,and you can see what works and what don't.

[Mooseherder]

I think your 80% is a bit of a reach.  If you like this girl you might treat her a little better.
If you're just kidding and she is in on it then that is different and disregard what the father of two Women about your age thinks about this.

[barbender]

Really, what does it matter what we think, anyways? She probably went off a bit much, but you told her you would be there. We show who or what our priorities are by our actions. On the other hand, I couldn't handle someone throwing a ring at me for being 5 minutes late, either.

[BargeMonkey]

I think your 80% is a bit of a reach.  If you like this girl you might treat her a little better.
If you're just kidding and she is in on it then that is different and disregard what the father of two Women about your age thinks about this.

She is being a good sport about the whole thing, I treat her like the little "princess" she acts like. Its rough working out here, race home to support my business at home and sometimes you just cant win. I posted this because I saw humor in how some women dont understand the "logger" lifestyle.

[Firewoodjoe]

Well I'm young but been there. I love work its my hobby and job. My wife of almost a year now left for the same reason after dateing for 3 years. I learned if both sides are not going to compromise it WILL NOT work! I grew up she came back, got married and just had our first child last night. (Beautiful little girl) we couldn't be any happier. I log for a crew 5 days a week processe and deliver my own firewood the rest of my spare time. My business is booming but I still do not work Sundays and make time for important family time(even if it's less important to me then her). Compromise comprimise comprimise if it's meant to be and if you love each other it will work. Faith and patients:) good luck!

[Mooseherder]

Yes, success doesn't come easy but it'll come if you keep plugging away.
Lots of sacrificing goes on to make it happen.  Good luck to you.

[redprospector]

Yes, success doesn't come easy but it'll come if you keep plugging away.
Lots of sacrificing goes on to make it happen.  Good luck to you.

If success was easy...everyone would be successful. What fun would that be?  :D

[terry f]

   When that ring left your pocket, she was no longer just your girlfriend. Work is one thing, but friends and family have to take a back seat to her, your time is her time. You would have been better off picking her up, then asking if she cared if you guys stopped off to help your dad, at least that way she's with you, and not home steaming.

[Mooseherder]

Yeah, that last post had to be removed for a couple different reasons.
One of them is inappropriate content.
You should have resisted since this is a family site.

[luvmexfood]

Boy, Barge Monkey. You sure got a lot of replies on this one. Just take it slow and see what the future brings.

Been divorced twice. First one after 22 years of marriage. Last serious female I dated stole $4500 off me by using debit cards without my knowledge. Got the pleasure of assisting in her arrest. Had told her once before I was an ex police and still bled blue blood.

I put around 55 felony charges against her. She is still awaiting trial but may get a reduced sentence if she rolls on someone for a more serious crime after I had her arrested and she was out on bond. Got my money back from the banks since I agreed to prosecute.

[glassman_48]

maybe if corley5 stops in for a visit I can get him to give me a computer lesson

glassman,see the quote button on the upper right of each post? Just click onto that button and it will open into a rely window. As you can see I deleted some of your quote just to show you what can be done. Play around with it,use the Preview key,to see what works and what don't. Just take in between the numbers,you will see them,when deleting. Hit the enter key a few times to get you out of the quote box, There again,Preview,and you can see what works and what don't.