Some of you can relate

The other thing is i keep my hobby money seperate of household funds, and i never mix the 2. I do a lot with paypal, and buy my parts and stuff using my paypal balance from stuff i have sold, so my paycheck never even enters the picture anyways. If i get a bonus from work, my wife doesnt concider community property, its an "atta boy" for a job well done, as such that goes into my hobby fund.

She has told me multiple times, you worked hard for that "pat on your back", its yours to do what you want with.