Eurobastad Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Asking for a friend how does he convince his misses to accept the idea of him owning a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 If he can't make the decision himself he's not ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Just do it and see what happens. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Tell him to buy her a bike outfit and a helmet, then she can come along on your rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Eurobastad said: Asking for a friend how does he convince his misses to accept the idea of him owning a bike Assuming he's an adult and earning his own money its not really any business of hers if he wants a bike or not. If its a choice between food on the table and a bike he may have a problem but assuming that's not the case then there's no issue really. Although you may want to tell your friend that however much he thinks it will cost he'll be wrong -it'll be way more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) That's a difficult one to answer, why does she not want him to get one ? If it will be a financial burden on the house hold or he is a reckless car driver or risk taker then you can understand why she wouldn't want him on a bike. But if he has training, wears proper gear, has decent life insurance and can afford it then ge doesn't need to convince her he just needs to explain that he has taken the previous steps and is going ahead with it. Or just go ahead anyway - As the saying goes it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission ! Where I did my DAS they have a storage unit full of bike that peoples other halves don't know about. They rent the space and people pop down for a cheeky ride without their other half ever knowing. Edited November 25, 2021 by Spongefinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 43 minutes ago, Spongefinger said: Where I did my DAS they have a storage unit full of bike that peoples other halves don't know about. They rent the space and people pop down for a cheeky ride without their other half ever knowing. How very bizarre! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Just tell him to get it ..... It's far easier to apologise than it is to get permission! "Come back regularly for more tips on maintaining good marital relations" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, manxie49 said: Just tell him to get it ..... It's far easier to apologise than it is to get permission! "Come back regularly for more tips on maintaining good marital relations" Next week , why you should never flush or put the toilet seat down ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 You could always treat her to some new saucepans and stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, billy sugger said: You could always treat her to some new saucepans and stuff Don't steal @Six30lines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 When I returned to biking my wife took up gliding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongefinger Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 44 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: When I returned to biking my wife took up gliding. Mine took up moaning but it's good to have a hobby I guess. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Maybe tell him to grow some bollocks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, S-Westerly said: When I returned to biking my wife took up gliding. Has she landed yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Yes, and is taking her licence in the spring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, S-Westerly said: Yes, and is taking her licence in the spring. Mother in law gained her light aircraft licence, then after one solo flight never flew again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bender said: Mother in law gained her light aircraft licence, then after one solo flight never flew again. Broke her broomstick did she? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Nope, short attention span. Got her full bike licence, picked up bike from her sons along way away, rode it almost home did something daft but no one knows what, went down on the bike in a straight line on a1 and took out her son too, both were relatively OK and that was the end of biking. Maybe best she gave up flying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 take your balls out of her handbag and just go get one ... sorted 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackholesun Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I can sort of see it as she probably loves you and is worried for your safety.....just try to convince her you are a safe rider and all that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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