(Meat has rested and I'm slicing by hand using a sharp knife. Wife is watching intently...)
WIFE: You could really use an electric meat slicer to slice this pit beef, couldn't you.
ME: Yes, I could.
(Long pause...I continue slicing...)
ME: Are you giving me permission to buy an electric meat slicer?
(Long pause...I continue slicing...)
WIFE: You've got to find some place in the kitchen to store it first.
(Another long pause...I continue slicing...)
I think I know what I'm asking Santa for Christmas this year!
WIFE: You could really use an electric meat slicer to slice this pit beef, couldn't you.
ME: Yes, I could.
(Long pause...I continue slicing...)
ME: Are you giving me permission to buy an electric meat slicer?
(Long pause...I continue slicing...)
WIFE: You've got to find some place in the kitchen to store it first.
(Another long pause...I continue slicing...)
I think I know what I'm asking Santa for Christmas this year!