That's how I talked my wife into letting me get a 3pt broadcast spreader. We seeded and fertalized 3 acres by hand with rye this winter, and I mentioned that the other 10 acres needed it too, and then mentioned, oh look, TSC is having a sale on their smaller broadcast spreader.. ( 239.00 )
She grabbed the keys and told me to go hitch up the trailer.
Soundguy
<font color=blue>"First, don't refer to a tractor as a toy. This will immediately put her off. Always refer to it as a utilitarian work machine. Emphasize the fact that it will save your aching back that you suddenly feel this morning is becoming worse . It will help move the snow in the drive you'll have to install, mow the extensive 2-3 acres of lawn you'll be installing, haul the rocks, logs, and firewood from the woods. Just let her know that all this could be done manually. After one season I'm sure she'll agree with you that it's time for a tractor."