Time to expand!

[jdkmunch]

The real questions are: Does she actually use the exercise equipment? Can you sweet-talk her into changing the room?

She does Stat -  I mentioned Jim's suggestion about putting the machines along the wall with all the crap in storage and got my head handed to me.   "This is my side... bla bla bla" It got worse from there. lol  But by the time I left for work she was measuring so there may be some light at the end of the tunnel.

To start with Jim's suggestion he is right.  - all the crap has to go.  It is messy cluttered and disgusting.    I'm going to start by cleaning everything out then putting down the floor and take a fresh look without the mess.  

There is no rush ... until someone finds me a reel touch....   

[Bettor Slots]

Oops sorry...I forgot to mention, women by nature are very territorial, especially when it comes to storage.  Add this to my list:

5)  Before even mentioning moving machines to the location at the bottom of the stairs to your wife, you should first offer several things in return.  The best approach is to say something like "honey, (say honey or sweety...this is important), aren't you getting sick of seeing all the scattered storage in our finished basement, we spend so much time down here, especially you, I would really like to clean this up for you.  First I am going to do some spring cleaning and see how much space we really have in our closets.  Then I was thinking I would add another shelf in the laundry area to give you (make sure you say "you" this is all about her, not you) some more storage.  And what do think about eventually adding some "cabinets" (use the word cabinets....this word to most women is like using the words diamonds and gold) to give you even more shelves and concealed storage.  Now just start working on it quickly because if you give her too much time to think she will start getting suspicious, when she starts to get that "question mark" and raised eyebrow look in her eyes, put her to work quickly by pointing out things in the closet and asking "what about this can we get rid of it?".  

Then....get it done.  When it's all over....stand back and look at things with her as she is praising and thanking you say "wow...look at all the space leftover".  Again, you need to offer something she wants first, this would be a great place for the I-games "Money Storm" you've been talking about.  She will accept it on the spot, make it happen, and then you have space for 5 more machines that will be approved without question.  

Good luck.

[Neonkiss]

Oops sorry...I forgot to mention, women by nature are very territorial, especially when it comes to storage.  Add this to my list:

5)  Before even mentioning moving machines to the location at the bottom of the stairs to your wife, you should first offer several things in ruturn.  The best approach is to say something like "honey, (say honey or sweety...this is important), aren't you getting sick of seeing all the scattered storage in our finished basement, we spend so much time down here, especially you, I would really like to clean this up for you.  First I am going to do some spring cleaning and see how much space we really have in our closets.  Then I was thinking I would add another shelf in the laundry area to give you (make sure you say "you" this is all about her, not you) some more storage.  And what do think about eventually adding some "cabinets" (use the word cabinets....this word to most women is like using the words diamonds and gold) to give you even more shelves and concealed storage.  Now just start working on it quickly because if you give her too much time to think she will start getting suspicious, when she starts to get that "question mark" and raised eyebrow look in her eyes, put her to work quickly by pointing out things in the closet and asking "what about this can we get rid of it?".  

Then....get it done.  When it's all over....stand back and look at things with her as she is praising and thanking you say "wow...look at all the space leftover".  Again, you need to offer something she wants first, this would be a great place for the I-games "Money Storm" you've been talking about.  She will accept it on the spot, make it happen, and then you have space for 5 more machines that will be approved without question.  

Good luck.

This tape will self-destruct in 10 seconds to protect the innocent  Guilty.
9, 8, 7, 6, 5,      

[jdkmunch]

a plan..... a simple plan.......

 

 

[brichter]

Looks like there is room in the wife's room, just push her stuff towards the back...

Spoken like a true bachelor...

[stayouttadabunker]

lol....all these suggestions are great and hilarious at the same time!!...
grounds for divorce at my home....      

[StatFreak]

Why haven't we started a board dedicated to husbands sharing tips on how to handle - manipulate - ah, lovingly persuade their wives to support their never-ending need to hunt and gather gadgets requiring disassembly or tinkering?  

Women share tips on psychologically manipulating convincing their husbands to do things that they want; it's time that we he-men do the same.

[a69mopar]

No need for that thread, I know my wife is intelligent, beautiful and also supportive of my slot "obsession", oh yea, she also reads my posts now and then.   

Thanks,
Wayne

[Bettor Slots]

oh yea, she also reads my posts now and then.   

        

[stayouttadabunker]

I'm NOT touching that with a ten-foot pole!.........

[jdkmunch]

OK  - - After much  uhh negotiations   
 -  I presented the ideas here and this is what we have decided.  I'll post the before pictures now and the finished pictures when I'm done.

[jdkmunch]

the rest

[jdkmunch]

the last 2

[Bettor Slots]

What happened to the golf clubs?  I was getting use to them.

[StatFreak]

What happened to the golf clubs?  I was getting use to them.

They were replaced by the pink stroller.  
Dibs on the cookware, the stuffed dog, the cooler, and the Cheerios.   I'm guessing that you'll be keeping the pop corn.  

[jay]

I still think your best to use the wall with the movie screen.
Just get one of the electric ones that comes down from the celiling.

[jdkmunch]

I still think your best to use the wall with the movie screen.
Just get one of the electric ones that comes down from the celiling.

I tried -  but I still run into the same situation - the slots along that wall would interfere with pool table.  The room is just not big enough.


Now for the real question .. Someone should know were I got that dog and its name.

[Buzz]

Jay    Don't tell any one I said this, but JD has as much junk as I do !!   Well all most as much,  but I've been at it longer   Give me about a hour and I'm off to the BB Q I am going to pull a spare tire off one of the other boat trailers. Should have the boat wet by noon and if can find a fast Doctor, cast on Joey by Two  

[Buzz]

Munch   Is this for a T shirt??  dogs name is Slots and came from the dog pound. 

[jdkmunch]

   Good try but nope ! 

I'm looking for the dogs name and where I got him.  I have about 6 of them floating around someplace.    And it's not Vegas... Ahh I remember going to the Riveria a dozen times a day to get the free decks of cards. 

And to see Crazy Girls.

[stayouttadabunker]

I'm going to take an educated guess.... 

The stuffed dogs' name might be "Diamond" 
of course referring to the infamous IGT "Double Diamond" line of machines and
you won them last summer throwing those little basketballs into a basket
playing midway amusement games while visiting "Playland" parkway in Westchester, Connecticut?... 

Good story but there's a good likely chance that I missed the nail....

[Buzz]

Boy nothing gets by me,  I thought jd was talking about the pic. of the real dog he has up !!!

[stayouttadabunker]

lol...Buzz,Buzz,Buzz....


oh well,

Hey JDK! I have the answer for you!


Get a bigger house!!!!

[jdkmunch]

I'm going to take an educated guess....  

The stuffed dogs' name might be "Diamond"  
of course referring to the infamous IGT "Double Diamond" line of machines and
you won them last summer throwing those little basketballs into a basket
playing midway amusement games while visiting "Playland" parkway in Westchester, Connecticut?...  

Good story but there's a good likely chance that I missed the nail....

There good guesses but incorrect!

[jdkmunch]

lol...Buzz,Buzz,Buzz....


oh well,

Hey JDK! I have the answer for you!


Get a bigger house!!!!

LOL  I'll work on it.    -  I would have a 50 x 50 room dedicated to slots.