I bought a sewing machine from the tv about 18 months ago and quickly learned that while it's a nice machine, I wanted something better. I've been quietly doing research on different machines for a while now. Well, I finally made my choice. So I start to talk about upgrades to my DH. You know, casual conversations about how this feature would be nice, or what my dream machine would be. So I've been talking one up all summer. I found one on ebay. Good price, no bids. I kept him updated on it. 3d some hrs. You know ebay. Well it gets to that last 15 minutes of the auction and he's just standing there grinning at me. I keep counting down the time. I looked at him and said "I know you're just enjoying torturing me." He just grins bigger. Son #4 wants to know whats going on. I say that DH hasn't said yes or no either way. I look at him expectantly. DH looks at me and says "Do you really want this machine?" DUH! I've only been talking about it for months. I don't say this, just think it really hard. "Yes, I do" I say sweetly. DH then stuns me and says "Go ahead." Wow, I really didn't think he'd say yes. So, there I was, 10 minutes on the count down until end of auction. I click to the page to make a bid, and freeze. My hands are shaking, my head is pounding, my lip is sweating. I was scared. But, I pushed through and placed my bid. Then I sat there for the next 9 minutes and 43 seconds watching to see if someone would come along and swoop in to win my new machine. I think my DH secretly hoped someone would. Yes, victory! I now have to transfer money from savings to checking to pay for it. I'm nervous all over again.