Would you believe it? I foolishly said to the Mrs a few weeks ago to book a holiday we had chatted about in the Italian Lakes. I didn't really have brain engaged and now realise I'll be there for the Silverstone GP !!!! So, now I need to be in the room while its on. I get migraines - so last resort I can say 'you go and have a cruise on a lake while I doze off'. However I want something a bit better. Any ideas?
Tell the truth, then give her some money and send her off shoe shopping while you relax at a bar sipping a cold one watching it without guilt. beware though, it may cost even more than going to Silverstone.
Send her off alone shopping in Italy? - are you mad ??? I remember us strolling across the Ponte Vechio in Florence once. I casually said 'I wonder if they (its all jewellers) have something you'd like.' My God - the prices !!!! I got away without paying thousands - she thought better of it. What a girl - well not anymore - older lady. She had a rush of conscience and declined.
Date rape, without the rape of course... unless you're into that sort of thing... You could try laxatives (on yourself or on her) and say it's probably for the best if you didn't get on a boat, and stopped at the hotel instead to avoid "an episode".
Alternatively, murder is always an option, then you never need worry about this situation ever again!
If you're going to Italy can't you just find a bar that has it on TV and have lunch and spend the afternoon there.
Alternatively, take a laptop/ record it, don't go on any news sites during the day, and avoid newspapers, then watch it at a more convenient time, without knowing the result?
I have come to the conclusion that I might be best to find an opportunity to casually say 'shame I shall miss Silverstone this year'. To which she ought to say 'Eh? why is that? and I pull a master-stroke by saying again casually 'well I thought you deserved a lovely holiday - so I gave it up - anything for you darling'. Then she ought to say, feeling REALLY guilty 'well surely it would be on telly at our hotel?' - and I say with a slight look of relief, 'do you think so ? That would be great if I could still see it'. boom. boom. Problem solved AND I'm in credit for a being a super husband !!!! Its a bit like a trick I've pulled a few times getting in early hours -quietly creeping under the covers. She says sleepily 'what time is it?' and I take a chance and say 'nearly one I think'. Never failed me yet !!!
Unless her reply to your opening gambit is, "I know, but I'm really touched and we'll have such a super holiday."
Re-arrange the holiday for September, then suggest a day trip to a lovely royal park you know, just outside Milan.
