For all you married Vols

#51
#51
My wife and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary on June 29. Somewhere around February/March we were talking about some items that we both wanted to experience together and I had mentioned getting season tix. I knew that if I made the decision to spend it that it wouldn't go over well, so over the couple of months leading up to it I made it sound like it was her idea. Before long she was talking about the games and what ones she wanted to see and how excited she was and when it came time we purchased the tickets. I think she is more excited to go to the games than I am now.

EDIT: I must add that my wife's first game seeing Tennessee in person was the 2013 game vs. South Carolina, and we came to the game against Utah State. She was more of a basketball fan before I introduced her to football. The first time she saw a long gain through the air she was hooked on football.
 
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#52
#52
Here is some advice that most men live by....

"Its easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission."

Godspeed young man.
 
#53
#53
I have a camper that you can stay in for 7 days max. If you ever go this far out on a limb again, just go ahead and call. :)
 
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#54
#54
For 3 years I told my wife I was still in the TN National Guard and had to go to drill for the weekend. Kind of strange sitting on the 40 yard line in uniform, but hey...
 
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#56
#56
Haven't read the entire thread so SIAP.

It's all about the reasoning.

#1 You did it for "both of us".

#2 It's the same as an investment. If we can't make a game, we will sell them for more and buy you some shoes.

Not that I have experience in these matters :whistling:
 
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#57
#57
My brother once told me that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission.😊
 
#58
#58
My wife was well aware before we got married that I would be dragging her all across the country for UT games.

I guess it helped my first year with season tickets was when we started dating.
 
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#59
#59
VOLS INC. said:
I took a pretty big risk last night. Decided to buy Season Tickets this year BUT my wife was asleep and I did not ask her. I have only been married 10 days so I haven't had much coaching. To commit to that many weekends and that kind of money is a big deal at this point in our lives. Lucky for me she was happy I got them. I couldn't even sleep last night I was so excited.....Boys i gotta good feeling about this year!!!!:rock:


GBO
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It's easier to get forgiveness than permission !
 
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VOLS INC. said:
I took a pretty big risk last night. Decided to buy Season Tickets this year BUT my wife was asleep and I did not ask her. I have only been married 10 days so I haven't had much coaching. To commit to that many weekends and that kind of money is a big deal at this point in our lives. Lucky for me she was happy I got them. I couldn't even sleep last night I was so excited.....Boys i gotta good feeling about this year!!!!:rock:


GBO
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Risky move my friend, however, if she's a real Vol fan the risk is much lower. I wouldn't try that with anything else though. Congrats on the tickets and wife.
 
#62
#62
Orange And Garnet said:
I did the same thing kind of. Been married almost a year. I got a little extra cash from my internship and asked if I could get us two tickets and she said you made the money I can't tell you what to do with it. Haha but she wanted them as much as me I'm sure.
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Trust me it is a trap....


25 years experience talking.... :thud:
 
#65
#65
There are many things I could do that would surprise my wife. Buying season tix would not be one of them. Glad it worked out, OP.
 
#67
#67
golfballs said:
My wife knew what she was getting into when she married me.
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I told my wife on our first date that I loved the Lord, Tennessee, and fishing, and all 3 would be a part of any relationship I had.
 
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#68
#68
I would have consulted the wife.... money a problem or no.

It's not just an expense, but a time commitment.

You said she was cool about it... maybe she didn't want to cause drama 10 days into Married life. So she accepted it.

We're all human and are doomed to make mistakes. The only guide we have is how much we care about ourselves and those close to us. She now counts as caring for yourself in some ways. But she is still a separate person, so you would also have to view through the lens of caring about the people close to you. Meaning... consult her for yourself... consult her for her... and if they love theyre going to want you to get what makes you happy.
 
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mmajaz12 said:
Hope for the OP's sake that his wife is not on Volnation reading this thread
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That's why I told my wife my screen name is Freak. That way if she ever does pop on here, I'll appear to be a rational, friendly and helpful human being. :good!:
 
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#71
#71
Look at it this way....how much does it take to make and keep a woman happy that if you want a companion you have to do? Now how much does it take to make you happy? Spend that money on them tickets....and don't feel bad about it for a second because Sir you deserve it just like "she deserves that Mani and pedi".
 
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VOLS INC. said:
I took a pretty big risk last night. Decided to buy Season Tickets this year BUT my wife was asleep and I did not ask her. I have only been married 10 days so I haven't had much coaching. To commit to that many weekends and that kind of money is a big deal at this point in our lives. Lucky for me she was happy I got them. I couldn't even sleep last night I was so excited.....Boys i gotta good feeling about this year!!!!:rock:


GBO
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Sounds like you married the right woman.....congratulations! now pay the CC as fast as you can to avoid interest :) :dance:
 
#73
#73
topdog4tn said:
Look at it this way....how much does it take to make and keep a woman happy that if you want a companion you have to do? Now how much does it take to make you happy? Spend that money on them tickets....and don't feel bad about it for a second because Sir you deserve it just like "she deserves that Mani and pedi".
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This^^^^

I guess I'm lucky that my wife doesn't question my purchases and she knows I won't question any of hers.
 
#74
#74
I'll never understand why a smart, die hard Tennessee fan would ever date, much less marry, someone that's not also a die hard Tennessee fan.

When I 1st met her I learned 2 things real fast...

1...She didn't really like football...strike 1

2...She loved country music and especially Vince Gill who was number 1 at the time...that was cool with me

She was hot and my ego demanded that I get her phone number...I won

The very next morning I heard on the radio that Vince Gill was doing a charity show at a club in Nashville...Hmmmm

I called her at her work and asked if she wanted to go to the concert that night with me...She was thrilled, another win for me

We had a great time that night and I just happened to show up wearing some Orange UT clothes...Yep, that was planned

She said I was obviously a Vols fan...damn right and I told her that I bleed Tennessee Orange

Concert was Tuesday night so I didn't call her until Thursday night even though I wanted to, play it sly guys, LOL.

I told her a few of my friends and their wives/girlfriends were coming to my house to eat, drink and watch the Tennessee football game...risky since she didn't really like football...she said yes even though she had to drive a hour to get to my house...Win fr me.

Problem was, I didn't have anyone coming to my house on Saturday....How do I get out of this lie?

Quick phone calls and got osme friends and their ladies to come over and we all had a great time and even better...My Vols WON...win for me no matter how anything else turned out.

After everyone left we were having a drink and talking and out of the blue she says...Listening to you and your friends during the game I really learned a lot about football and the Vols and I can now see why so many people love football on Saturdays because I really got caught up in it and had a blast...WINNER!

Since that day we've been together and if something forces us to miss a UT football game I think she gets madder than I do, LOL!

Over 20 years and 2 kids later we both bleed Tennessee Orange.

Youngsters...Just never waste time on a 3nd date unless they learn to love Tennessee Vols football and life will be much happier and easier too.

There's just no possible way I could live with a woman that didn't love my Vols because when my team hits the field I'll be watching and cheering my lungs out.

OP...Keep her moving towards your love of the Vols and everything else will work themselves out.

#RiseToTheTop...VFL...GBO!!!
 
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VOLS INC. said:
I took a pretty big risk last night. Decided to buy Season Tickets this year BUT my wife was asleep and I did not ask her. I have only been married 10 days so I haven't had much coaching. To commit to that many weekends and that kind of money is a big deal at this point in our lives. Lucky for me she was happy I got them. I couldn't even sleep last night I was so excited.....Boys i gotta good feeling about this year!!!!:rock:


GBO
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Oh newly weds. Penny in a jar. All is good in the Beginning!!! Lol. Enjoy tickets
 
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