rofl!  that was cute!  Thank God my hubby will share the chores!
Jenifer gilley
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From: "VIRGIE UNDERWOOD" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 8:20 AM
Subject: bob sally


> Hello everybody,
> Read and enjoy!
> Virgie and Hoshi
>
> Subject: Bob & Salley
> Subject: Bob & Sally!
> This letter is being widely circulated. Written by a caring and concerned
> husband, it expresses so beautifully his observations of changes in his
> wife -- changes that are of some concern to him. Like most people, you 
> will
> be glad you took the few minutes required to read it
> Dear Friends,
> 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 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
> April, it became necessary for Sally to get a full-time job, both for 
> extra
> income and for 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 didn't used to leave the 
> dirty
> dishes on the table but it seems now she allows 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. Some times 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 had a really good day fishing, this allows her to gut and
> scale the fish at a more leisurely pace. Sally 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 Sally 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, January 25th.
> Sally was acquitted on Monday, January 27th.