What do you do when your spouse catches you in the act?

[Honus]

As I am carefully studying the pictures of the M8 on the French site that Mackinaw has kindly pointed out, I am suddenly aware of my wife standing over my right shoulder...

Wife of Honus: "What are you looking at?"

Honus: "Oh, Hi sweetie, I didn't know you were in the room."

Wife of Honus: "What are you looking at?"

Honus: "Oh that. It's just some camera prototype. I'm not really interested in it."

Wife of Honus: "If you're not interested in it, why are you carefully measuring every dimension and drooling all over your keyboard?"

Honus: "Am I drooling? It must be because of the delicious dinner we had tonight!"

Wife of Honus: "Cut the BS. You're not thinking of buying that camera are you?"

Honus: "Why would I need another camera? (gulp)"

Wife of Honus: "Exactly."

Honus: "Of course, this camera would allow me to use my new Summilux lens on a digital camera. You know how much you like to email family pictures from digital cameras."

Wife of Honus: "What new Summilux?"

Honus: "I didn't mean new as in new. I meant old, but good as new. (sweat starting to bead on brow) Not that I would consider it, but I could probably sell the 'ol Digilux 2 for close to what I paid for it. (smiling)

Wife of Honus: "So this camera you're looking at, how much does it cost?"

Honus: "Nobody knows what it will cost because it hasn't been released yet." (note - although this statement is technically true, I am going to burn in Hell for this!)

Wife of Honus: "Well, if you can sell your Digilux and use the money to buy this camera, go ahead. But don't even think about spending any additional money."

Honus: "I might have to throw in an extra bob or two, but not to worry" (smiling really profusely)

Wife of Honus" "Humpf..." (walking away)

My question for the viewing audience is this: Can I be safe in assuming that I now have blanket approval?

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I know it. Well-handled mate.

 

[rogue_designer]

"My question for the viewing audience is this: Can I be safe in assuming that I now have blanket approval?"

That depends... does your wife have a vindictive streak and a penchant for travel?

If no to both, then yes - it sounds like she's all for it. 😀

 

[jlw]

Yes, that's what you have. Blanket approval.

In other words, you'll have her approval to sleep on the couch with a blanket if she catches on.

 

[visiondr]

My question for the viewing audience is this: Can I be safe in assuming that I now have blanket approval?

Ohhh, you have blanket approval allright... you'll need to take your own blanket to sleep on the couch for a few weeks if she finds out you bought that camera without the requisite spousal approval.
:bang:
Can you say "busted".

Ron

 

[visiondr]

Oops,

Jlw, it appears great minds think alike... (and fools seldom differ)

Ron

 

[herbkell@shaw.c]

Green light all the way

No would be much more emphatic

At least that's how I have chosen to read it from all of my wives 😱

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

The M8 seems to be styled very similar to other M's. If you put black tape over the M8 engraving, and your other M too will she even notice the new camera?

 

[MikeL]

Spouse,"Don't you think it would be nice if our cat had a playmate?"

Me (with allergies),"I think that would be great, and I'll get the $4000+ Leica to take digital photos of it."

Pause (crickets)

Spouse,"But I thought you liked using old cameras."

Me, "But I thought we agreed to having only one cat."

Pause (more crickets)

Spouse,"Well we did, but I just thought it might be better for the one when we are away."

We still haven't reached detente yet.......

 

[irees]

The most amazing thing is that you paid the Digilux premium over the Panasonic 😛

 

[pvdhaar]

Wife of Honus" "Humpf..." (walking away)

My question for the viewing audience is this: Can I be safe in assuming that I now have blanket approval?

No, you're not there yet..

You need to take lousy pictures for a while. Not merely naff pictures, they need to positively stink.. Overexposed, underexposed, horrid flash, cut-off heads, anything goes. If you've got pets or kids that you can abuse, so much the better.. 😱

When that registers with the missus, you'll be told to get a decent camera for a change.. Now, that's your golden moment.. 😎

 

[jaapv]

You can always start talking about the nice way your secretary looked last day etc. That is bound to take her mind off camera's....😉

 

[Stephanie Brim]

From a woman's perspective, I agree with jlw's response. 🙂

 

[jmilkins]

I use my blanket to hide my other 18 assorted picture making boxes....😉 :angel: 😉

 

[jaapv]

From a woman's perspective, I agree with jlw's response. 🙂

I'm sure, Stephanie, that YOU would not object to Hubby buying a new camera 😉
I doubt, however, that he would get to use it much....😛 although this is digital🙄

 

[ghost]

you know what most divorces are about? $$$$$ 😀

 

[Stephanie Brim]

I've gotten Adam away from the whole digital thing as well...in fact, I'm going to get him into the bath/darkroom with me when I'm printing to get him started again. He won't be as interested in cameras as me, but I bet within a year or so I can get him back to wanting to shoot and develop. 😉

Also, this is why I agree with Gene Simmons on marriage. I don't have to answer to anyone but the bill collectors about where my money goes. 😉

 

[Marc-A.]

Honus,
You're really good at writing!! I enjoyed reading the dialogue. Post the end of the story one day... with the buying and the shouting 😀
BTW, I experienced the same here, but for other reason:
- what's that darling?
- a ... Contax ... IIa
- and?
- just looking at it ... it's a beautiful camera, isn't it? and a very good one.
- but you're not seriously considering buying one, right?
- ooh no no no ... :angel:
- so why are you looking at this camera on eBay? are you looking for one?
- well, you know, maybe one day ...
- what? what's the matter with you I thought Leica was the best. You need some change? One day, it won't be a camera but a young bimbo : she's a beautiful girl, isn't she? and a very good one ... blablabla ... you men ...
And there, I'm sweating in silence ... 😱
Best,
Marc

 

[Marc-A.]

Yes, that's what you have. Blanket approval.
In other words, you'll have her approval to sleep on the couch with a blanket if she catches on.

like that on 😀 😀 😀

 

[greggebhardt]

Looks like a "bright" green light to me!