pnthrfan
09-14-2006, 04:30 PM
I know it's a little long, but it's funny!!
BOB'S STORY......
It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for
them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When
you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are overensitive, and there's nothing worse
than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Bob. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Debbie. When
I took "early retirement" last year, it became necessary for Debbie to get a full-time job
along with her part-time job, both for extra income an for the health benefits that we
needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was begining to show her age. I
usually get home from the golf course about the same time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half
an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her
time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the
Men's Grill at the club so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home cooked
grub when I hit that door.
She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for
them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically
reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she
really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done beofre she goes
to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example she will ay that it is
difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, boys,
we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and 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). I like to think that tact is one of my strong points.
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 make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass
of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making
one for herself, she may as well make one for me too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Debbie. I'm not saying that
showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will fin it difficult. Some will find
it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get
older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your
aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile.
After all, we are put on this earth to help each other . . .. .
Signed,
Bob
EDITOR'S NOTE: BOB DIED SUDDENLY ON MAY 27TH. THE POLICE REPORT SAYS
THAT HE WAS FOUND WITH A CALLAWAY EXTRA LONG 50-INCH BIG BERTHA
DRIVER II GOLF CLUB RAMMED UP HIS A_ _. WITH ONLY 2 INCHES OF GRIP
SHOWING. HIS WIFE DEBBIE WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MURDER;
HOWEVER, THE ALL-WOMAN JURY FOUND HER NOT GUILTY, ACCEPTING HER
DEFENSE THAT HE ACCIDENTALLY SAT DOWN ON IT . . ..
BOB'S STORY......
It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for
them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When
you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are overensitive, and there's nothing worse
than an oversensitive woman.
My name is Bob. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Debbie. When
I took "early retirement" last year, it became necessary for Debbie to get a full-time job
along with her part-time job, both for extra income an for the health benefits that we
needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was begining to show her age. I
usually get home from the golf course about the same time she gets home from work.
Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half
an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her
time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the
Men's Grill at the club so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home cooked
grub when I hit that door.
She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for
them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically
reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she
really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done beofre she goes
to bed.
Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example she will ay that it is
difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, boys,
we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and 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). I like to think that tact is one of my strong points.
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 make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass
of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making
one for herself, she may as well make one for me too.
I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Debbie. I'm not saying that
showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will fin it difficult. Some will find
it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get
older. However, guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your
aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile.
After all, we are put on this earth to help each other . . .. .
Signed,
Bob
EDITOR'S NOTE: BOB DIED SUDDENLY ON MAY 27TH. THE POLICE REPORT SAYS
THAT HE WAS FOUND WITH A CALLAWAY EXTRA LONG 50-INCH BIG BERTHA
DRIVER II GOLF CLUB RAMMED UP HIS A_ _. WITH ONLY 2 INCHES OF GRIP
SHOWING. HIS WIFE DEBBIE WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MURDER;
HOWEVER, THE ALL-WOMAN JURY FOUND HER NOT GUILTY, ACCEPTING HER
DEFENSE THAT HE ACCIDENTALLY SAT DOWN ON IT . . ..