Here is a situation where I'm going to get my head bitten off.
LOL!  This article claims to be about a caring and concerned
husband, but I say that he's down right lazy!  Perhaps he's better
than a lot of other guys out there, who verbally and/or physically
abuse their wives; but he sure isn't doing anything to help her.
Like Sharon said, if Bob had the time and energy for
recreational activities, he could help with the housework.  I think
he's a lazy slob!  If I won't do any better than that for my beloved
April, I deserve to be tared and feathered, and ran out of the
state!  Lake Erie is north of here, and I can't swim!  LOL!
David
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From: "VIRGIE UNDERWOOD" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
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.