I managed to convince my wife to come outside and take a look through the scope last night. It was a very cold night last night in Brisbane so she only lasted 60 seconds. However, in her first 60 second observing session we managed to fit in Jupiter, Eta Carina and Omega Centauri.
The 'WOW!' came from Omega Centauri. I first pointed it out visually in the sky and then let her see it through the scope.
Jupiter got a 'yeah I can see the bands'.
Eta Carina got a 'That's nice dear'
She's a tough audience
After she retired inside I stayed outside for a further hour taking a few widefield shots with the camera until my fingers were practically frozen solid and I couldn't move them anymore.
Now THAT's staying power
I think I need a pair of gloves and a woolly hat.