This morning, my wife says the following

Wife: "its Vanletines Day tomorrow"

Me: <thinks> oh b*gger Id forgotten> "it most certainly is my dear"

Wife: "I dont want you buying me a card or flowers as its a waste of money"

Me: ?

Me: :-) furiously thinking in top gear

Me: "are you sure my dearest? I had planned to get you a large spray of flowers and take you out for a meal" ....<crosses fingers that my lie doesnt sound too tempting and she changes her mind>

Wife: "you are truely a thoughtful, caring husband but let us save the money for something else"

Me: < thinks> result !! Turbine points ahoy :-)