BertieWorcester
What-ho!!
Although evident in most Grown Boy's Hobbies, the world of Audio seems to be the most prevalent in the liberal use of 'Wife Pounds'. From various discussions I've had with other downtrodden males, the average rate used seems to be in the region of £2.25 Actual = 1 'Wife Pounds'. I'm even aware of one resourceful retailer who, for a drink, will willingly supply both actual and Wife-friendly invoices. I've personally been able to overcome this particular problem thanks to the versatility and ease of use of Microsoft Excel.
Trying to sneak something into the marital home in the hope that it will go unnoticed is quite another matter. Once, when upgrading from an Ortofon 2M Black to a Cadenza Blue, I had what can only be described as a heart-stopping moment when SWMBO noticed that the cartridge head had changed colour. Trying to think on my feet, I replied that I'd accidentally left a layer of protective tape on the cartridge which I'd been advised to remove to fully release it's sound potential. I'm not fully convinced that I got away with it, but I'm please to report that no large objects were thrown that day.
Have any other Fishies had similar experiences?
Trying to sneak something into the marital home in the hope that it will go unnoticed is quite another matter. Once, when upgrading from an Ortofon 2M Black to a Cadenza Blue, I had what can only be described as a heart-stopping moment when SWMBO noticed that the cartridge head had changed colour. Trying to think on my feet, I replied that I'd accidentally left a layer of protective tape on the cartridge which I'd been advised to remove to fully release it's sound potential. I'm not fully convinced that I got away with it, but I'm please to report that no large objects were thrown that day.
Have any other Fishies had similar experiences?