I say: The Phoenix are not in Auckland often
She says: But you go to watch football all the time, this is a once a year thing
I say: But its a chance to get along and watch in some atmosphere
She says: And yet all you do is sit quietly in front of the TV. How is that noise going to affect you watching the game?
Some times, you just cannot tell your darling dearest. The instant the bloody Warriors are on however.....
You have to read between the lines sometimes with women...
...What she is trying to say Jeff, is you should start coming to games at the caketin.
Her response to your well thought out point about a chance to get along with some atmosphere is to point out that you usually sit quietly in front of the televsion.
Translation through google's women's speak tranmogrifier - you need to get along with the atmosphere more often, dear. Go to Wellington for home games.
See? Simple once you understand the mystifying code mate.
Using Babelfish I get:
I say: The Phoenix are not in Auckland often
She says: Have you put the rubbish out yet?
I say: But its a chance to get along and watch in some atmosphere
She says: Why is the lawn not mown and who left the toilet seat up? (Stares passive-aggressively and waits for an answer)