New Weber purchases plan backfiring

[SmokingUPnorth]

So last year before I deployed I sold my 26” kettle since my family was downsizing where we were living for the year I was gone. All that was left was my 22” kettle which I’ll never let go. I had a brilliant plan that I came up with about a week ago to order another one (we both knew I was going to replace it at some point once I got back) but I also missed my 22” WSM so I was going back and fourth on another 26” kettle or 22” WSM. Well I have about 13 days before I’m back home and I ordered both from HD along with a cover for the 26” kettle thinking that’s plenty of time for my wife to be mad at me, get over it and then be happy I’m home. The website showed them all being delivered in the same day so it was perfect BUT. When they moved after I left the house we rented didn’t have a washer or dryer so we had to buy new ones, we must have used her contact info when we ordered them from HD so after I bought both of them and the cover she was getting texts about the “delivery” haha not knowing what it was she didn’t really question it until today when the damn cover for the 26” kettle showed up. I just acted like it was for my 22” kettle. Now the next problem is the WSM says it’s being delivered tomorrow and the 26” kettle on Thursday . But for plausible deniability I used my sons name(just turned 4) on the delivery address so my last hope is to just say It’s his and he ordered it. She’s a good sport and will understand this was my treat but stay tuned

 

[chopsaw]

Shock and horror " What ? I cancelled those ! " They showed up ? What the ,,,,
Oh well , they're here now .

If yours is anything like mine was , she'll but herself something for double the cost . Lol .
That's the easiest route any way you look at it .

 

[sandyut]

Better to ask forgiveness than permission. Every time I say something like “hey I think I’m gonna buy a …”. The reply is always the same “how much, followed by IDK or straight up no”. Bahahaha

 

[normanaj]

You'll be fine after the first cook.

 

[philpom]

Better to ask forgiveness than permission. Every time I say something like “hey I think I’m gonna buy a …”. The reply is always the same “how much, followed by IDK or straight up no”. Bahahaha

First question I get is, "Don't you already have one of those?" Followed by, "Where's it gonna live?", followed by, "What are you gonna do with it?". LOL

 

[Fueling Around]

If she hasn't seen you in some time, I think all will be forgiven
maybe after a few days....?

 

[chopsaw]

If she hasn't seen you in some time, I think all will be forgiven
maybe after a few days....?

Yup . When you get back in town , wear something low cut .

 

[Smokin Okie]

 

[Fueling Around]

Forgot to state
THANK YOU for you and your family's service to our country.

...
If yours is anything like mine was , she'll but (sic buy?) herself something for double the cost . Lol .
That's the easiest route any way you look at it .

I hate to tell my wife I purchased a pair of shoes as she will purchase 2

 

[sandyut]

YES. Thank you for your service!

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Thanks everyone for the tips, as expected she was on to me and logged on to Home Depot to see what the notifications were for but having the kettle shipped to the house with my sons name and the WSM shipped with my daughters name I just kept telling her they are gifts to my kids that they will keep forever. Feeding her so much BS that she is aware of I think she’s already over it and not mad haha.

 

[Astralogics]

Thanks everyone for the tips, as expected she was on to me and logged on to Home Depot to see what the notifications were for but having the kettle shipped to the house with my sons name and the WSM shipped with my daughters name I just kept telling her they are gifts to my kids that they will keep forever. Feeding her so much BS that she is aware of I think she’s already over it and not mad haha.

I mean, you aren't lying to an extent hahaha. You'll just be "priming" it until they can use it themselves.

 

[forktender]

I like the way you think.
I've been looking for a used 26'er for a while now, If I find the right deal I'll jump on it, even though I just bought a new offset smoker, lol, I'm running out of room on the deck. I have a Weber 22'er a Camp Chef pellet poop'er a Weber Genesis propane and my new Santa Maria made offset smoker.

Although, I do want the 26'er, a flat top griddle, and a pizza cooker. I need to build a bigger deck.

I have been very fortunate, in that I've never been with a woman, even for a short time, let alone marry one that would get mad at me for buying a grill, smoker or a few new toys, or guns a yr, I couldn't live that way. As long as I keep up with the bills and home, and auto repairs, don't even think about getting mad at me for something I like to do. The same goes for her when she buys things for herself. I've rolled my eye's a few times, but never got mad at her as she makes her own money, and pays our monthly utilities, and property taxes.


Welcome home.
Dan.

 

[mneeley490]

That's how I got my first Weber kettle. Guy was deploying, and had to sell. I really sympathized with him, but I got a lot of use out of it. When I got my Weber Performer, I sold it to another enthusiast who said he collected them, and had over 30 of them ranging back to the originals.
Pretty sure he was single.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Ok she was a little upset because I had a new Blackstone show up yesterday . But only because I convinced myself that when I get back I’m going to return the WSM. Since I use to have one and sold it to buy my last 26” kettle once I had the 26” I just thought about how much easier it was than the WSM. So for me it would have been pointless (but cool) to have a 22” and 26” kettle with a 22” WSM. I think we’ll get more use out of adding the Blackstone. But I waited to tell her that I was going to return the WSM. However it was delivered to the wrong house and she had to go track it down and lost it (she’s about 5’4” 100lbs). She was pretty pissed

 

[Brokenhandle]

Ok she was a little upset because I had a new Blackstone show up yesterday . But only because I convinced myself that when I get back I’m going to return the WSM. Since I use to have one and sold it to buy my last 26” kettle once I had the 26” I just thought about how much easier it was than the WSM. So for me it would have been pointless (but cool) to have a 22” and 26” kettle with a 22” WSM. I think we’ll get more use out of adding the Blackstone. But I waited to tell her that I was going to return the WSM. However it was delivered to the wrong house and she had to go track it down and lost it (she’s about 5’4” 100lbs). She was pretty pissed

God bless her!
And really, I'm laughing with her... not at her! Maybe not tell her that until she can laugh at it.

Ryan