Author Topic: Scared to drive on lake because of wife (Read 2367 times)

Fish Butcher · « **on:** Jan 28, 2017, 08:26 AM »

I totally understand a man's reasons to not want to drive on a lake but.........when your wife tells you not to drive on safe ice and you don't, even though she is miles away, why? Maybe because some men like me are wired to be independent or something similar to it. I am definitely not a sheeple to most humans and especially not to my wife of over 40 years.

BlueDuck · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 08:45 AM »

Id pay attention to the actual conditions on the ice. Its either safe or its not. I don't listen to those who base their decision on emotions. They seldom have a clue. Some people wouldn't go out on the ice no matter how thick it was.

Fish Butcher · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 08:49 AM »

My post was with that in mind. Didn't feel it needed clarification.

UFCreel · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 08:53 AM »

All i am going to say on this is. Happy wife. Happy life.

SlimShanty · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 10:11 AM »

What she doesn't know can't hurt her. I'd do it.

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 10:27 AM »

When the wife, mom, dad, or most people I trust.. Say something like that, I swear I've been jinxed!

As soon as I do what wasn't supposed to be done, the reason they told me not to, happens...

I've learned to listen, and not do the plan that is now jinxed..

I usually find something worse out of spite...

<°)))>{

taxi1 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 01:05 PM »

I know someone that needs "permission"from his wife to go fishing. Seriously?

Fish Butcher · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 02:45 PM »

Quote from: Ice Scratcher on Jan 28, 2017, 10:27 AM

When the wife, mom, dad, or most people I trust.. Say something like that, I swear I've been jinxed!

As soon as I do what wasn't supposed to be done, the reason they told me not to, happens...

I've learned to listen, and not do the plan that is now jinxed..

I usually find something worse out of spite...

<°)))>{

. Like a stripper convention?

bart · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 02:59 PM »

This kinda reminds me of the old advice.

If the wife wants to be the boss... and she will let you go hunting, fishing, trapping... let you have a good hunting dog... let you buy a new gun and new rod every once in a while... He!!, let her be the boss!

And what UFCreel said!

fullThrottle · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 03:00 PM »

My wife panics when I don't text her back because I always drive my wheeler on sketchy ice

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 03:04 PM »

Quote from: Brownstick on Jan 28, 2017, 02:45 PM

. Like a stripper convention?

You weren't supposed to tell anyone!

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skifisher · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 03:57 PM »

I didn't realize how many "manly-men" there were on this site! I ask permission from my wife out of courtesy and mutual respect. I learned a long time ago how to treat the gal I married!

Kobey · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 04:30 PM »

Just remember, if you do drive on the ice, the worst happens, and you end up walking home you'll have to get a divorce. There's no way you'll ever be able to win another argument for the rest of your life.

"Remember the time I told you not to drive on the ice and you did it anyway?"

pabbs1223 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 07:16 PM »

Do what your wife says or you might rather have gone through the ice in the truck! Lol

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 08:09 PM »

Easier to go to home, than to war...

Especially when you just got off a long day on the ice...

<°)))>{

Gills-only · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 08:42 PM »

I fish anytime there is ice, she knew that before we were married and nothing has changed!! Easier once kids got older , I don't ask or worry about her!!

RyanW · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 09:00 PM »

Quote from: Brownstick on Jan 28, 2017, 08:26 AM

I totally understand a man's reasons to not want to drive on a lake but.........when your wife tells you not to drive on safe ice and you don't, even though she is miles away, why? Maybe because some men like me are wired to be independent or something similar to it. I am definitely not a sheeple to most humans and especially not to my wife of over 40 years.

Well.....Could always use it as an excuse to get a nice new light weight track vehicle....or better yet a fan boat, you'll always be safe on the ice in one of those and you could use it year round.

I know one thing for sure though, she's saying it because she either loves you or she hates you. At least you're on the ice...

You're not a married man if you don't wear a little wool

fishonthebrain · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 09:11 PM »

Who listens to their wife?

Ice Scratcher · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 28, 2017, 09:30 PM »

I am not making this up...

I first met my wife in a bar, mid July, soooo hot out..

First thing I EVER asked her was... "Have you ever been ice fishing" ....

She said "No"...

I said, "Do you want to?"

She said, "not sure.. I'll be back..."

Went back to her table of friends.. Said something.. One of the guys at her table nodded yes..

Came back up to the bar and said, "my friends said I should tell you yes, when we going?"

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Bottom line.. She knew exactly what I was about, even in July...

<°)))>{

backwoodswalker · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 29, 2017, 07:08 AM »

I drive on the ice all the time. My wife is in the passenger seat 99% of the time. I don't have such problems. My wife is my #1 fishing buddy. Hard or soft water. #1 camping partner too. She does not hunt though. Guess I chose wisely.

BaitBucket · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 29, 2017, 07:16 AM »

Quote from: Brownstick on Jan 28, 2017, 08:26 AM

I totally understand a man's reasons to not want to drive on a lake but.........when your wife tells you not to drive on safe ice and you don't, even though she is miles away, why? Maybe because some men like me are wired to be independent or something similar to it. I am definitely not a sheeple to most humans and especially not to my wife of over 40 years.

Wise men know its far easier to walk than deal with a lifetime of "i told you so" if you dont listen and something happens.

fish333 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 29, 2017, 07:34 AM »

I loss my wife about a year ago so be true to your wife guys. I know one thing all she would say to me is be careful and be safe. She was one good wife. Be safe!!!

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 29, 2017, 11:09 AM »

Quote from: BlueDuck on Jan 28, 2017, 08:45 AM

Id pay attention to the actual conditions on the ice. Its either safe or its not. I don't listen to those who base their decision on emotions. They seldom have a clue. Some people wouldn't go out on the ice no matter how thick it was.

2X THAT

RAT

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 29, 2017, 11:13 AM »

I have been ice fishing for a LONG time[every year for over 70 years] and i will not drive one the ice
just to scared,but that is just me

RAT

mdrobny · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 29, 2017, 11:18 AM »

she only tells me that when I take HER car fishing!

52isntbigenough · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 30, 2017, 02:36 PM »

One of my buddies told his wife he wouldnt drive out with their new truck. Went home and she was waiting for him. Asked, "howd the truck handle that ice?". He told her he didnt drive it out. She showed him a FB page of another buddy who was with us, who took pics of his day of ice fishing....with pics of the truck.

Lies to the wife arent worth the hassles.

Idahogator · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 30, 2017, 03:13 PM »

Quote from: 52isntbigenough on Jan 30, 2017, 02:36 PM

One of my buddies told his wife he wouldnt drive out with their new truck. Went home and she was waiting for him. Asked, "howd the truck handle that ice?". He told her he didnt drive it out. She showed him a FB page of another buddy who was with us, who took pics of his day of ice fishing....with pics of the truck.

Lies to the wife arent worth the hassles.

That's sorta true with any lie ~ If you forget what you said, ya just may get bit in the a$$ by that lie.

fishermantim · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 30, 2017, 03:48 PM »

Not married, but the way I see it (and hear it) it's not as much as "asking permission" as it is "letting someone know where you are going".

Now....if you have had a prior experience where you either exercised poor judgment or couldn't plan for an event, then asking would be more prudent. Sure, you might lose a few "guy points" with your buddies, but they probably did the same thing as well!

I get the same "be careful" or "be safe" regardless of what time of year I go fishing. Not an indictment of any past accident or event, just basic concern.

I'd just leave it at that...basic concern...you letting her know that you are concerned that she knows where you are going.

NOW....if you happen to choose to ignore common sense and throw good judgment out the window, you deserve whatever you get.

Good luck, stay safe and get your fish on!!!

Huntindave · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 30, 2017, 04:20 PM »

A little history; I ride a motorcycle. I’ve always had a motorcycle always. Except for the time when my wife asked me not to ride. She did this when my two daughters were babies and toddlers. I sold my bike and didn’t ride for a few years. Then she said I could ride again and I've been back on a bike for many years.

My daughter always enjoyed riding with me as she was growing up. Even had me bring my bike to her wedding so she could take photos sitting on it. Fast forward to today,,,,,,,,,,,,,my youngest daughter married now and is the mother of my grand-daughter.

Well,,,,,,,, she goes out and buys herself a bike.
Now I know how my wife felt so many years ago.

Bottom line, I don’t tell her not to ride but I cry a bit, thinking what might happen.

beershanty · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 30, 2017, 04:29 PM »

Im scared cuz my wife keeps encouraging me to drive my truck out on the ice, even though she knows its not even 4"s!!

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Author Topic: Scared to drive on lake because of wife (Read 2367 times)