Wives/Girlfriends = Car Women

In reading the replies and comparing them to the poll results so far, I think it's pretty sad that most don't have support / help from the ladies in your life.

I realize for some the garage is an escape zone ... but also realize those girls are missing out on so much: learning something new, spending quality time with their man, making something better or faster with their own hands, and having that awesome feeling of pride and accomplishment when you step back and look at what you've done. Sure, ya get dirty -- but it comes off. Dawn isn't just for dishes. :-D

My wife is very supportive of my hobby and has made numerous suggestions to help with my cars progress. She just does not want to be in the garage to help. The garage is my oaisis in a house of 3 daughters and 3 nutered animals and I think she understands that no matter what I'm doing there, its my time for me.

It does sting a little after a day of working on the car or welding and grinding on some project, that she will come down and check on me and I try to get close for a smooch and I get "Ewww, you smell like car!"

I stand back and proudly proclaim, "Yes! Yes I do!" 8-)