Luckily for me, because Tatton Park is a heritage site, has a good Japanese Garden, is reasonably close and the Orchid Show falls in my birthday month, I had no problems in persuading my significant other we had to go
It actually got him thinking about signing up for membership of The National Trust. Think it costs about £70 per year, or did, but allows discounted and free entry to certain sites I believe... must find out more.
It's always nice though, when there's something for everyone! Our Orchid Widows must be praised for their tolerance!
(Mine often looses me for a time when we pass those oh so tempting beauties)