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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Sunday, rambling

She found her chairs. Big suckers too. Yesterday was long and hard and expensive. I do not like to shop. Each and every time I opened my mouth to complain I'd get, the look. I mentioned in my comments we had quite a bit of sticker shock. It's been years since we shopped for furniture. The prices were beyond silly. Still, after a quick left hook from Sweet Wife, I shut my mouth and obeyed like a good husband.

Later that evening she applied ice to my jaw and placed a gentle kiss to my boo-boo. She packs a hefty wallop for such a little lady. (Just wait until she reads this...)

The very expensive (and unnecessary) items of her delight shall be delivered next Saturday. This gives you, my dear friends, exactly six days to arrive and take away one free, and heavy, leather sofa.


Hurry.

Now, she speaks of hardwood floors.

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As rain has been forecast for our neck of the woods I think it's time for a nice pot of chili. Rainy windy weather and chili are kissing cousins. It's a fit made in heaven. (Think about it.)

So, if you excuse me it's time for me to hit the shower, dress, and drive. I'm slap out of ground beef. I know, hard to believe, but it's true.

Think I need another box of crackers too.

Later,

(Post Script - she just arrived home from church. I mentioned the chili and she said yes but first I need a haircut. She's a demon with shears. Pray for me.)

Stephen


25 comments:

  1. You and I had the same thought--there's a pot of chili simmering here, too.

    (Sorry about the sticker shock. There's more than one reason we shop for furniture second hand--no need to pay that much with small children, cats, and a dog living here with us.)

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    1. We actually checked several consignment shops but it's awful hard to find matching pieces. Hope you chili went down well. Thanks, my friend.

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  2. Yes Stephen I have the same exact chair not cheap.No joking it is the exact same.Chili is always good have a good day sir.

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    1. For the price it ought to wipe my butt....the chili was great. Second round tomorrow. Thanks, my friend.

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    1. Especially after ignoring her request for years. Thanks, my friend.

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  4. I've cut Joe's hair for twelve years. When I realized I was just cutting a circular patch of hair (his dome already slick) I pulled out the razor and told him how fantastic he looked with a full head of skin. Consider the cost of haircuts she has saved you through the years. I'm betting your marriage is a lot like ours, and there are NO ears being flicked - just lots of harmony and smiles.

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    1. Chuckle...I should get a crew cut, but with all these women running their fingers thru my locks...maybe not.

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  5. Well Seasoned Fool is right; no point is fighting it.
    Chili sounds wonderful. Now that our weather has turned cool, it's the season for it.

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    1. I like chili in the summer too but it just seems to taste better with cooler or rainy weather....

      Thanks, my friend.

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    1. Ah, young feller, you day is nigh...just you wait.

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  7. I guess everybody gets new furniture ever so often. Makes the house look different or something.

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  9. Heh, at least she doesn't move it around every week or so just to confuse you, right? And Chili would be good right now!

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    1. Nope, at least there's that....I'll save a bowl. Come on down.

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  10. I just finished defending your honor at PP's site.

    No one makes my buddy sit in the corner!

    You're welcome. Is the check in the mail?

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    1. Thanks, dear lady...guess he doesn't understand 'tongue in cheek' humor. Besides, he's just a puppy....

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    2. Yep, I'm bad like that....but when you're beat on a regular basis by the woman in your life you learn how to duck. I've a terminal flinch. Have a great day, Bubba.

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  11. All I have to do now is loose the flinch! No more ducking for me. You are right, furniture shipping is baaaadd. But the chili on a cool rainy day? Mmm, mmm, good. The perfect chili weather is not far away for me!

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  12. I'm telling 'ya, Dean, my little wife whips me badly....enjoy the chili and it's nice to see you once again. Thanks.

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