Yeah, and if it stayed right there I might actually think about risking it, but with 9 days to go there ain't much chance of that. I'll just play with the old Meridian I'm restoring for now - it deserves the attention. But next year...
Bruce,
Just buy it without her knowing and then tell her later. Sure you'll get into a big fight but after the argument just say I promise I won't do it again honey. Then you'll have the camera and she'll feel like you've learned a valuable lesson