How to persuade spouse you must go to a meet?

I'm seeking creative ideas on how to persuade my spouse that I simply must go to a travel meet in December. He didn't quite make vomit noises when I mentioned it, but looked a bit (not unduly) irritated/bewildered/annoyed by my desire to compete in meets. (He hasn't raced much lately.) The timing was likewise unappealing. Any thoughts? I was contemplating calling my mother and begging for a visit.
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  • He is also going to the Head of the Charles in Boston in October sans family. Rocky: Can't just blast off and "do it" with the 3 kids, however tempting that seems at times. Hmmm..... What goes around, comes around. He goes to Head of the Charles (whatever the heck that is) regatta - I looked it up, and you get to go to the meet. I'll bet your paycheck there is more beverage consumption at his deal than there will be at yours.
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  • He is also going to the Head of the Charles in Boston in October sans family. Rocky: Can't just blast off and "do it" with the 3 kids, however tempting that seems at times. Hmmm..... What goes around, comes around. He goes to Head of the Charles (whatever the heck that is) regatta - I looked it up, and you get to go to the meet. I'll bet your paycheck there is more beverage consumption at his deal than there will be at yours.
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