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Oh.. Americans with theire abriviations... 🙃 LET'S FIND OUT.... ;-) I took a run after reading a few lines... do you too? 😄 (From acronymmap.com) When it comes to quirky acronyms, SWMBO is one of the more humorous and culturally loaded ones. Short for “She Who Must Be Obeyed,” it originated from the 1886 novel She by H. Rider Haggard and was later popularized in British pop culture, especially by the TV series Rumpole of the Bailey. In modern usage, SWMBO is often a tongue-in-cheek way to refer to a wife, partner, or authoritative woman—sometimes with affection, sometimes with sarcasm. It’s playful, but depending on the context, it can also carry undertones of reverence, exasperation, or humor. But what if you want a different way to express a similar dynamic—whether you’re writing fiction, creating dialogue, or just having fun with words? Here are 30 alternatives to the “SWMBO acronym,” each offering its own spin on authority, affection, or dominance in relationships, with tips on when to use them. 💬" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/1f4ac.svg" style="box-sizing: border-box; vertical-align: -0.1em !important; border: none !important; max-width: 100%; height: 1em !important; display: inline !important; box-shadow: none !important; width: 1em !important; margin: 0px 0.07em !important; background: none !important; padding: 0px !important;"> 30 Alternatives to the “SWMBO Acronym”1. The BossMeaning: The one in charge—clearly or unofficially. Example: I’ll have to check with the boss before making plans. When to use: Light and common; works in everyday banter. 2. WifeyMeaning: Slang term for wife or partner, often affectionate. Example: Wifey said no more late-night snacks. When to use: Casual and endearing tone. 3. Her HighnessMeaning: A mock-royal title, playful yet deferential. Example: Her Highness demanded sushi tonight. When to use: Use humorously for high-maintenance behavior. 4. Queen BeeMeaning: The dominant female in a social setting. Example: At every family event, she’s the queen bee. When to use: Playful or slightly sassy tone. 5. The MissusMeaning: Informal British term for wife. Example: The missus wants the lawn mowed by noon. When to use: British-style humor or traditional tone. 6. Lady of the HouseMeaning: The woman in charge at home. Example: I’ll have to run it by the lady of the house. When to use: Respectful, classic tone. 7. My Better HalfMeaning: Affectionate term for a spouse. Example: My better half thinks I should eat more greens. When to use: Loving and respectful, ideal for couples. 8. She-Who-DecidesMeaning: Humorous variation of SWMBO. Example: She-Who-Decides has spoken—no takeout tonight. When to use: Playful and sarcastic tone. 9. Commander-in-ChiefMeaning: The ultimate authority, especially in decisions. Example: She’s the commander-in-chief of our calendar. When to use: Family, logistics, or decision-making jokes. 10. Madam PresidentMeaning: Feminine version of a powerful leader. Example: Madam President vetoed the weekend trip. When to use: Great for dramatic flair or political puns. 11. House CEOMeaning: The domestic leader. Example: The House CEO says we’re budgeting this month. When to use: Modern, corporate spin on household dynamics. 12. Home MinisterMeaning: Borrowed from political jargon; leader of domestic affairs. Example: The Home Minister says we’re painting the kitchen. When to use: Popular in South Asian or formal humor. 13. She-Who-Knows-AllMeaning: Exaggeratedly wise or all-knowing woman. Example: Let me check with She-Who-Knows-All about dinner. When to use: Good for light sarcasm and praise. 14. The Decision MakerMeaning: The one with the final say. Example: The Decision Maker chose Italian tonight. When to use: Straightforward and respectful tone. 15. Supreme RulerMeaning: Absolute authority figure. Example: Our Supreme Ruler has declared Sunday a rest day. When to use: Dramatic or theatrical humor. 16. The Real BossMeaning: Implies there’s a “fake” boss—you! Example: You know I’m just the assistant; she’s the real boss. When to use: Self-deprecating humor. 17. Lady SupremeMeaning: Formal and elegant version of a leader. Example: Lady Supreme prefers red wine, not white. When to use: Elevated, stylish tone. 18. Chief Home OfficerMeaning: A modern acronym-style twist. Example: The Chief Home Officer rejected my couch pick. When to use: Satirical or millennial context. 19. She-Who-ChoosesMeaning: Authority over all decisions. Example: She-Who-Chooses has picked the movie already. When to use: Fun for everyday decision contexts. 20. Life ManagerMeaning: Handles schedules, meals, and logistics. Example: My life manager says we’re booked Saturday. When to use: Modern, respectful tone. 21. She-in-ChargeMeaning: Simple, direct way to show authority. Example: She-in-Charge just changed the plans. When to use: Works in light banter or social media captions. 22. The OracleMeaning: Source of wisdom and prediction. Example: The Oracle says the weather’s too cold for shorts. When to use: When referencing judgment or intuition. 23. The GeneralMeaning: Authority with a military-like tone. Example: The General has scheduled laundry drills for Sunday. When to use: Humorous, structured or “bossy” tone. 24. The PlannerMeaning: Coordinates everything. Example: The Planner already booked the holiday tickets. When to use: Useful for lifestyle or family writing. 25. Queen of EverythingMeaning: All-encompassing authority. Example: As the Queen of Everything, she makes the rules. When to use: Sassy, confident characters or real-life queens. 26. Her Royal HighnessMeaning: Majestic and a bit dramatic. Example: Her Royal Highness refuses to eat leftovers. When to use: Fun and theatrical tone. 27. Operations ChiefMeaning: Runs the day-to-day. Example: The Operations Chief set curfew at 10 PM. When to use: Use for modern or workplace metaphors. 28. Lady LogicMeaning: Appeals to reasoning and planning. Example: Lady Logic said buying a third toaster isn’t smart. When to use: Clever, witty banter. 29. Mood ManagerMeaning: Controls the emotional climate. Example: When Mood Manager’s happy, we all win. When to use: Emotional tone regulation or family jokes. 30. She-Who-Must-Not-Be-IgnoredMeaning: A dramatic twist on the original SWMBO. Example: Trust me—you don’t ignore She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Ignored. When to use: Strong-willed or high-stakes situations, humorously. > How to Choose the Right WordWhen choosing your SWMBO-style alternative, ask yourself: Is the tone playful, romantic, or sarcastic? Go with Wifey or She-Who-Decides for affection, Supreme Ruler or Her Highness for sass. Are you in a professional, creative, or casual setting? Use House CEO or Home Minister in clever writing. Stick to The Boss in casual conversation. Do you want to sound respectful or silly? My Better Half and Lady of the House are gentler, while The General or Queen of Everything lean toward satire. Is it cultural? Home Minister resonates well in South Asian families; The Missus fits UK usage. > Final ThoughtsLanguage lets us show affection, sarcasm, and social dynamics all at once. Acronyms like SWMBO are fun because they capture complex relationships with humor and punch. But with the right alternatives, you can adapt the tone, show respect, or even poke fun—all while keeping it creative. So next time you’re writing a caption, penning dialogue, or teasing your partner, try out one of these 30 creative expressions. Let your vocabulary reflect the fun, fiery, or fabulous dynamics of the powerful women in your life.

My now closed shop generated 4 Gold medallion stock 240 recipients. We tried 2 different finishes for exhaust manifolds. One was a finish like you're using and the others had Jet-Hot cast finishes. In EVERY case the judges (?) said the finish was incorrect and deducted points. Our last Gold Medallion car was judged (?) to have a steering wheel finish which was "too shiny". Go figure!!!

Still waiting for the silicon rubber fuel lines, but in the meantime disconnected the fuel filter and took a container with new fuel, connected to the fuel rail. I made sure to purge the questionable fuel. Cranked the engine, coughed and sputtered and the engine actually started. It was running extremely rough, couldn't even tell if it was all cylinders. Once I cleaned up some spilled fuel on the ground, I'll try again. The fuel level is set to 10 turns (10mm) below the bridge. I then set the nuts on the nozzles to 2.5 turns out from the bridge. I should pull the plugs just to see what they look like, hasn't been running in probably 5-10 years. As the engine ran, I could even hear the electric fuel pump running, thus fuel on the ground. I'm going to connect the fuel system back to kind of normal, where it will suck clean fuel from a gas can, as the tank is dirty. I also need to put some 20 weight or atf in the carbs, think I've used too heavy oil. I didn't have the engine running long enough to experiment with mixtures yet. I'll keep you posted, not out of the woods yet. Jim

Pretty happy with how this looks. Sprays on very nicely.

While I have turned much of my attention to my other 240Z recently, there are still quite a few things on the to do list for this car. One of them was replacing the glove box hinge/panel. My old one had broken at one of the three hinge areas. I was lucky enough to find a NOS one. Having recently replaced the decal on the original one with a new decal, I had to procure another new decal, and put in on this new panel. I still have some alignment issues to work out before the glove box will shut properly. The Vintage dash that is the car requires a bit of trimming of foam and vinyl on the lower edge of the glove box opening to allow the hinge to operate properly. Another small item on my list was to install these plastic seat belt buckle trim plates (old foam on the right, new on the left, which I glued to the center backside of the trim: These go here on the 1971 belts: I used a heat gun to warm them up quite a bit before snapping them into place, which went without issue thankfully. I still have a bunch of details like this that need to be completed. I would like to swap out the headlights bulbs for some other Koito H1 type ones that I found which look more like the originals. There are various other markings I'd like put in place to replicate factory ones (paint markings). I also would like to get the original wheels refinished and get some stock sized tires mounted on them. The original hub caps that I have are very nice, but if I can get better results with the paint color experimentation, matching the original much better than my efforts thus far, I will refinish them. I still haven't done anything to address the lean condition that I am experiencing. So, that is still on my list. After about 4 rounds of pulling the valve cover off to adjust the valves (the valve noise was much more than I can recall with my other L series engines), I figured out part of my problem. I have generally been adjusting valves with the engine cold, but sometimes when it was kind of warm as well. I was sure it would tighten up as the engine got warm. What I have found instead is the the lash clearance actually grows a bit when the engine warms up. The specification for my camshaft is .006" on the intake and .008" on the exhaust. I started off with setting the clearance at that spec with the engine completely cold. I then found that the lash was a bit larger with the engine lukewarm and a bit larger still with the engine hot. Seeing this, and after resetting lash a couple of times prior with no improvement, I decided to use .005" and .007" while the engine is cold instead. With that I achieve notable improvement.

SWMBO ;)

I've just re-visited this 2020 post. In hindsight, I think this may be the definitive photo essay on the design and construction of S30's 'dogleg' structure. I wish they all looked like this but, as Inline6 notes, the structure is completely missing on far too many Z's (replaced by bodge and newspaper, topped with a Tabco panel). If your Z isn't sound in this area, don't count on your lower seat belt mounts (yours and your passenger's) if you're involved in a collision.