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I think I'd have got out upon hearing the conversation you describe!
I like the comment that 'maybe you should fly it' though. Can't persuade any colleagues they should fly with me! In fact, a lot of members at my flying club are professional airline pilots and yet many of their wives won't fly with them!
HH
(PS, I mean many a member's wife, not to suggest that our members have many wives, although what went on 'down the route in years gone by!)