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@bridger_w
(Bridger Winegar)
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Silly Bob
Dear FriendsIt is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as they did when they were younger. When men notice this, they should try not to yell. Let me relate how I handle the situation.
When I got laid off from my consulting job and took 'early retirement' in March, it became necessary for Nadine to get a full-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we need. It was shortly after she started working that I noticed that she was beginning to show her age.
I usually get home from fishing or hunting about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says that she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts supper. I try not to yell; instead I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she finally does get supper on the table. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. It is now not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after supper. I do what I can by reminding her several times each evening that they aren't cleaning themselves. I know she appreciates this, as it does seem to help her get them done before she goes to bed. Now that she is older, she seems to get tired so much more quickly. Our washer and dryer are in the basement. Sometimes she says she just can't make another trip down those steps. I don't make a big issue of this. As long as she finishes up the laundry the next evening, I am willing to overlook it.
Not only that, but unless I need something ironed to wear to the Monday lodge meeting or to Wednesday's or Saturday's poker club or to Tuesday's or Thursday's bowling or something like that, I will tell her to wait until the next evening to do the ironing. This gives her a little more time to do some of those odds and ends things like shampooing the dog, vacuuming or dusting.
Also, if I have a really good day of fishing, this allows her to gut and scale the fish at a more leisurely pace.
Nadine is starting to complain a little occasionally. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. In spite of her complaining, I continue to try to offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any, if you know what I mean.
When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half finished mowing the yard. I try not to embarrass her when she needs these little extra rest breaks. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. I tell her that, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me and take her break by the hammock so she can talk with me until I fall asleep.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Nadine on a daily basis. I'm not saying that the ability to show this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible. No one knows better than I do how frustrating women can become as they get older. However, guys, even if you just yell at your wife a little less often because of this article, I will consider that writing it was worthwhile.
Signed Bob.
Bob's funeral was on Saturday, April 25th
Nadine was acquitted Monday, April 27th.
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Mistaken IdentityA short-sighted Croatian pensioner sparked a police manhunt when he mistakenly picked up another boy instead of his grandson from a kindergarten. Luka Karlovic, 70, arrived at a kindergarten in Zagreb to pick up his five-year-old grandson Petar, but when an employee called for the boy to come and meet his grandfather another Petar stepped forward, and Karlovic drove off with him.
The mistake was only realised half an hour later when the missing boy's father turned up at the kindergarten to take him home. Karlovic said, 'My eyesight is getting a bit poor now and this was the first time I had seen my grandson for six months. I thought he looked a bit different, but I just put it down to the fact that kids can change a lot at that age in a short space of time.'
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When I went to lunch today, I noticed an old man sitting on a park bench sobbing his eyes out. I stopped and asked him what was wrong.
He told me, 'I have a 22 year old wife at home. She rubs my back every morning and then gets up and makes me pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly ground coffee.'
I continued, 'Well, then why are you crying?'
He added, 'She makes me homemade soup for lunch and my favourite biscuits, cleans the house and then watches sports TV with me for the rest of the afternoon.'
I said, 'Well, why are you crying?'
He said, 'For dinner she makes me a gourmet meal with wine and my favourite dessert and then we cuddle until the small hours.'
I inquired, 'Well then, why in the world would you be crying?'
He replied, 'I can't remember where I live.'
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Two elderly guests, Martin and Chris, attended a party given by a business associate to mark his daughter's engagement to a man she had been living with for three years, were grumbling about the decline in moral standards.
'All these people sleeping together before they're married,' Martin muttered indignantly. 'I didn't sleep with my wife before we were married. Did you?'
'I don't know,' answered Chris thoughtfully. 'What was her maiden name?'
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Priceless Antique?Retirement Joke - Antique
Claire, after retiring from a busy life in business, travels around the country visiting antique shops trying to find bargains. One day she goes to an antique shop in Stratford upon Avon, England. Here, Claire speaks to Victoria, the shop's owner, 'When I was in here last week I saw a big mug with a flat head that holds a lot of beer. I'd like to buy it.' 'Sorry,' replied Victoria, 'but I can't possibly sell you that.' 'Oh, what a pity, but why not?' inquired Claire. 'Because,' said the owner, 'that's my husband.'
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Three Old MenThree elderly gentlemen were talking about what their grandchildren would be saying about them fifty years from now. 'I would like my grandchildren to say, 'He was successful in business' , declared the first man. 'Fifty years from now, 'said the second, 'I want them to say, 'He was a loyal family man' . Turning to the third gent, the first gent asked, 'So what do you want them to say about you in fifty years?' 'Me?' the third man replied. 'I want them all to say, 'He certainly looks good for his age!'
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Gooooood Morning Every-Boomie!!
It's Hump Day, and this week is clipping right along.
If this keeps up, it'll be Spring in no time.
Speaking of Spring, when I went to Walmart yesterday, they were already putting out their parking lot landscaping and gardening displays.
That's right after we had our first snow.......in 3 years.
Today was not real cold, but it was real wet and rainy all day.
That's wet AND rainy both.
Wednesday we're going back to sunny and cold and windy.
Have a happy day everyone.
joe
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Joe...it's Hump Day!!!! We are one day closer to the weekend...I'm saying! I think we'll be rainy all day today...
)...I hope you didn't wake up with more snow on you this morning 
Now it is snowing huge flakes. 
Hope you get some nice weather soon.
Hope your projects go well. That's nice that you can have some music in the background. 
Only 3 more days to go!
