RickHarrisMaine Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 My wife, in response to yet another few games percolating through the door, asks me "How much is enough of these things?". And I had to think, how many of these Atari 2600 carts and the like is really enough? And I had no idea. There's so many more I want to play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 It's the journey, not the destination. Somebody said that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 how many of these Atari 2600 carts and the like is really enough? All of them. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Thag Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 I've never known ANYONE who got enough of a hobby they love. That's why it's a HOBBY. You know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE146 Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 When they start putting in THEIR opinions of YOUR hobbies.. that's when it gets dangerous. It's not like they're the one's collecting it, so just tell her that. You aren't doing anything illegal or immoral anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candiru Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 If she's still noticing the addition of a few piddly carts it just goes to show that you don't have enough stuff yet. Also, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dones Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 If women can buy more shoes and bags than they essentially need then men can certainly indulge proportionally in their hobby choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 My wife, in response to yet another few games percolating through the door, asks me "How much is enough of these things?". And I had to think, how many of these Atari 2600 carts and the like is really enough? And I had no idea. There's so many more I want to play! Wow! I just got a chill, and the hair on the back of my neck is standing up straight!!! My wife says that to me plenty. And, like you I dont have the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dones Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 But that's a losing question. There is no way for you to answer it that will convince your partner otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 One word. Divorce. HehHeh Seriously As far as how many is enough. If your living in squalor, depriving your wife of food, never going anywhere because you spent your last $5 on a used Tac-Scan cart, you have enough. Otherwise.... Tell her "I'll have enough, when I decide I have enough. NOW GO MAKE ME TURKEY POT-PIE!!!!!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariAger Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 If she's still noticing the addition of a few piddly carts it just goes to show that you don't have enough stuff yet. ...Precisely!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Yea... I mean if you are financially in the good and have nothing else to really worry about... a few $100 here and there isn't such a bad thing , right!? Just support her in whatever she collects / wants then she can't really say anything (though, she shouldn't say anything negative anyways imo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 If she's still noticing the addition of a few piddly carts it just goes to show that you don't have enough stuff yet. Also, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. Amen! LMAO! That can work for most any "hobby"/collection as well and for a spouse of either gender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencrisis Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 My wife, although she really likes playing Atari games, asked me the same thing recently. My response was, "these things are REALLY cheap and for some reason it makes me happy, isn't that OK.?" That seemed to work for me. Of course, I did get a few beers into her first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 You should ask her to answer the same question - 'How much is enough?' - Maybe she wont ask that same question again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathtrappomegranate Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Also, it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission. Wow, pretty Zen... I must remember that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 You should ask her to answer the same question - 'How much is enough?' - Maybe she wont ask that same question again dunno.. you could get the "well, I think you've exceeded the amount needed 2 years ago" statement. Hahha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy the Atarian Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I have the same dilemma at times. So far the "you get plenty of clothes and shoes and purses" thing has worked for me and now that I have a separate game room to place this stuff in, she seems to be more content with that. And she likes classic games more than the newer titles, so I use that on her as well. "Would you rather see me spending several hundred dollars on the same number of new Xbox games or just $20 for these several 2600 titles? " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickHarrisMaine Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 I figure that since I don't spend more than 3-4 bucks on any one game, its no big deal. Oddly enough, she'd understand if I spent 3-4 bucks a day on ice cream! I buy them for me and my sons to play with, and she plays every so often. I just spent 15 bucks on a lot of 10 on ebay, which included Pitfall II. Really, I'm not spending much money here. You're all right, an XBox game would be about 40 bucks or so. Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room 34 Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 how many of these Atari 2600 carts and the like is really enough? All of them. Is that really enough? @RickHarrisMaine: Welcome! (I know you've got 50+ posts but this is the first I've seen.) If your wife thinks you have a problem, you just need to show her this thread... http://www.atariage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=55337 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickHarrisMaine Posted April 8, 2005 Author Share Posted April 8, 2005 LOL! I should show her that one! I have a CX-2600A, about 40 carts, and it all fits more or less in an Atari Game Center. Big deal. Most of You guys probably keep a collection that small in your trunk, or perhaps your summer house or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kencrisis Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 LOL! I should show her that one! I wouldn't show that post to her, it might scare her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I could collect women instead...But that's much more expensive and dangerous too. I spend less on this hobby than any other one I have had. I spend less than the kid does on his playstation games. so nyahh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Thompson Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 I spend less on this hobby than any other one I have had. I spend less than the kid does on his playstation games. so nyahh! Well quit collecting so many Combat carts and maybe you'd start to spend something haha, just kidding of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spud Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 My response was, "these things are REALLY cheap and for some reason it makes me happy, isn't that OK.?" That seemed to work for me. Of course, I did get a few beers into her first! I think I said that to a girl at a bar once. After quite a few beers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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