-indysteel- No, not just for the bike conversation, for some issues in general. The bike thing I can see getting talked about later on in the summer (my birthday) or Christmas, just not now for whatever reason. It hits a nerve with him so I am letting it rest for now. I really think he has control issues and probably feels inadequate because I make more money than he does.

-Shootingstar- yes I do plan to keep my original bike forever as a winter bike or put it on the trainer for bad weather riding.

-jessmarimba-lol no. I have changed the saddle, tires, pedals, and bar tape. I added water bottle cages and the computer but the components and the frame are all original.

Again, thank you all for your insights. I may still continue to prowl bike sites, and drool over other bikes when I see them on the road but I'll keep my thoughts to myself for now. Whow knows? He has been known to surprise me and out of the blue he just may say, "hey, about that new bike you want? Lets go look at some.....". =)