In the dog house again...

[MazerRakhm]

I’m in trouble, as usual, with the wife again. :rolleyes:

It seems that she took the camera to school (work) with her this morning. She just called me exasperated, to ask, “Where the hell is the flash card for the camera?” I assume that she was still at work, she was on her cell phone, and I really couldn’t get a word in edgewise to ask a question.

I have 3 flash cards, 2 one-gig cards and a 256 backup. I just had to RMA one of the gig cards to Lexar because the camera kept giving me an ERROR 02 whenever it was inserted. (She knows this.) The other gig card is probably somewhere in the vicinity of the computer desk. (I say vicinity because admittedly it is somewhat of a wreck, but I am not the only one in the house who leaves things there.)

I usually keep the 256 card in the large camera bag for safe keeping along with most of the assorted other goodies that I have. (She should also know this as she has found it there before.) The camera however was in the smaller bag that I use for walking about, fastens on the waist, has room for the camera and an extra lens and not much else. I fear that she just grabbed the latter and now I am in trouble because she forgot to check to see that there was a flash card in the camera before she left with it. (I always do.)

I’m not certain how this issue is exactly my fault, but from the tone of the brief conversation I’m sure it is. :rolleyes: :( I would try to use the argument that she should always check to see that there is film in the camera before grabbing it, but I am currently planning on purchasing a 70-200 L IS as my first “L” this summer so it might be better to keep my big yap shut.

I wouldn’t want “cost control” to remember this disagreement a couple of months from now and ruin a years worth of drooling over the lens.

Here’s hoping my misfortune is another person’s amusement! :)

[ajbalazic]

I’m not certain how this issue is exactly my fault, but from the tone of the brief conversation I’m sure it is. :rolleyes: :(

This is the essence of marriage. Do not question it. Do not try to reason with her. Do not try to defend yourself or point out her oversight. Just leave it and find the CF card a.s.a.p.

A little advice from my novice experience (married just 5 years, happily).:
When we got married, it bothered me when she bought all the "little things". Shoes, purse, wallet, underwear, summer dress... Then it hit me, these "little" purchases make her happy. When I rarely want something, it's usually a "big" purchase. DVD recorder, Playstation, SIGMA EF-500 Super Flash, new lense...

So, let her enjoy all the little things so she will let you enjoy your big things.

Cheers.
(PS. for all the lady photographers, you probably don't need any advice on how to manipulate your man, it usually comes naturally to you:) )

[Citizensmith]

from your sig I think "Don't Panic" may be an appropriate comment.

And answer the question how it is. One is with Lexar, one is in the large camera bag, and one is on the desk, why, didn't you check?

It won't stop you being wrong, but at least you'll be right.

So, did you like the movie?

[Danny Boy]

Being married means that everything is your fault.

If the wind is coming from the south, it is your fault.
If it is raining, it is your fault.
If the dog craps on the rug, it is your fault (of course it is YOUR dog at that point).
If her meal at a restaurant is undercooked, it is your fault.
If she runs out of gas, it is your fault.

Yada yada yada

[Vetteography]

I learned long ago the secret to a successufl marriage.

If you ever get into a disagreement with your wife, and it turns out that you are right, apologize immediately.

:D

[MazerRakhm]

I think it might have been just a brief storm...

She's at home and I'ming me without further berating so far. I want to know what happened with the flash card, but like I said earlier it’s safer to keep my big yap shut. :lol:

We’ve been together for over 10 years now, so I’ve got the routine down!

Citizensmith,

I liked the movie and I didn’t at the same time. I’m a huge fan of D.A. and his writing, but I was afraid for the movie. I was bolstered by the fact that he had a large hand in the script for the movie, but still concerned because most of the book is filled with “British” type humor, which doesn’t always go over well with the “American” audience.

I thought the first half was great, followed the story of the book almost perfectly, then it sort of took a left turn. I’m not sure if I liked the turn, I’m still thinking it over. (The wife hated it.)

There were things that I was really happy with and overall I think I’d say I liked it.

[cmM]

I wonder what would happen if she read this thread :-P
I think you'd have to kiss that 70-200 goodbye :D

[MazerRakhm]

I wonder what would happen if she read this thread :-P
I think you'd have to kiss that 70-200 goodbye :D

That's why she has no idea where this forum is! She knows of it, but never been.

Although... I do have a camera strap with advertising for this site on it coming...

Bah, by the time I get that this thread will have faded into obscurity! (Not that she’d actually care about this thread, she has a good sense of humor.)

[jeffherald]

I learned long ago the secrets to a long and happy marriage:
"Yes, dear."
"My fault."
"You're right."
"You're always right."
Those statements go a long way.

15 years and still happy (but wrong :) )

[FlyingPete]

Hmmm, very lucky the camera was set to not shoot without a flash card! I have known people to do a whole run of images, only to go and review them and find there was no flash card! That was the first setting I changed.

[Skip Souza]

Correct answer:
"I'm sorry dear, why was I thinking. It won't happen again."

Yeah, right. ;-)

[PhotosGuy]

Marriage is a mutual relationship only if you know how & when to be mute.

[sixshot]

Well guys of wisdom, being a mere 25, you have just put me off of marriage.

Do you take these L's to be your lawfull wedded.........