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Red Skeleton’s Perfect Marriage 08-19-08 05:56am CST
You definitely have to have humor in your marriage! I had this up for years on my fridge and then in my computer area.


Red Skeleton’s Perfect Marriage

1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays; I go on Fridays.

2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California, and mine is in Texas.

3. I take my wife everywhere….. but she keeps finding her way back.

4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. “Somewhere I haven’t been in a long time!” she said. So I suggested the kitchen.

5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said “There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!” So I bought her an electric chair.

7. My wife told me the car wasn’t running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, “In the lake.”

8. She got a mud pack, and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.

9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, “Am I too late for the garbage?” The driver said, “No, jump in!”

10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce

11. I married Miss Right. I just didn’t know her first name was Always.

12. I haven’t spoken to my wife in 18 months I don’t like to interrupt her.

13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, “What’s on the TV?” I said, “Dust!”




(I have been awake since 3:00 a.m. I guess it is a combination of the cortizone shot and the prednizone. I have a lot of energy already! I think I could organize my house and all of yours! LOL)
linda_gWow - I hope you get some sleep soon and especially that you start feeling better. Funny marriage tips - Red Skeleton brings back good memories :) 
bzyabsmaI love Red Skelton. 
momsterWell, come on over...my house can always use more organization...lol

This was really cute. 
lejuanaThanks for the anniversary wishes. Sounds like yours went well. You better put a nap on your list for today! Hope you feel better quickly and have a great trip. 
this_old_manI love Baskin Robins too! :) 
barkleybbI was awake from 2:30 until around 4 and I didn't have what you had. I didn't get up when Larry did this morning. You can organize my house anytime. 
bekkafell better soon! Have a good trip. where in Indiana will you be? 
sutherngirlI'm sure I could wear you down FAST! I don't know where to start with this house. I'm not ready to go in Amanda's room. 
ilovepondsLove his humor! I wonder how many under the age of 35 even know who he was??? 
flyonthewallThat is funny stuff! 
bandmomHa! My mom sent me that not too long ago, but it's fun to read again. :) I couldn't sleep when I had prednisone in my chemo--powerful stuff! I can't imagine it in combo with cortisone! Do you have joint problems or RA? 
emmarooTell him to quit whining and take some ibuprofen! =P 
emmarooI already did one yesterday =D 
kimbo1Come on over to my house. Those steroids will last awhile! This is the first year I have had to have a cover school. Alabama does not require it until a child reaches the age of 7. I have just signed up with Way-Home. I think we will like it. The Madison County section seems to offer a lot. Up until now I have tried to do a lot with HEIRS (the group that is made up of just homeschooling Christians). HEIRS is not a "cover school" but we do a lot together. It is so nice to have a support that consist of Christians. 
barkleybbI think it is on main street. I heard it was opening the 2nd of Sept. 
barkleybbI blew up an Alabama map of counties 400% and copied the counties and used them for templates to cut out the pictures. I had a large map of Alabama I used for placement. I still got off some at the bottom. 
barkleybbThanks! 
vols_fanOK most of the time, sometimes my nerves start getting the best of me, yesterday was an emotional, cry at the drop of a hat day but today I feel better. I'm trying to get out of town next week and it takes a village to make that happen and the closer it gets to me leaving the more guilt I have, but I NEED A BREAK!!! Thanks for asking:-) 
krzkrn728HEHE, I like those! 
vols_fanIt is more than just getting people to sit, she has to be changed and gotten up and I'm not finding very many people that can handle that. Oh well, we're making it. 
this_old_manI sent Dan an email to his address on the Westview mailing list. Did he get it? 
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PHEW 08-18-08 04:14pm CST
PHEW! We made it through the anniversaries and almost through through the birthdays. Em and B left today after lunch. I must say that I am a little tired after the weekend but I really enjoyed my kids all being here and "getting along." ;)

I went to the ENT today b/c I thought I might have a sinus infection. He said it was BAD. He gave me a cortizone shot, prednisone and an antibiotic to speed up the healing BEFORE we leave for Vegas. I haven't had a cortizone shot in about 13 years. I don't know if it is from the shot or what, but I am sweating buckets while sitting still.

I keep thinking that I have forgotten to do something for our trip. I guess I need to make a list and check it twice. It is getting closer. . .
emmarooWe got to Jacksonville around 3:00. After stopping at Walmart and spending $250 on two new tires and an oil change(!!!) we are home. =\ Thanks for having us and for lunch. =) 
this_old_manWell for one thing the College View CofC is right accross the street from the dorm that Sam and John live. Sam's major is Digital Media which I think is what they use to call Graphic Arts. Janet has her degree in Graphic Arts. We will try to reshedule a D&D tournament later when Drew can come. 
flyonthewallI can't tell you how many people, including me, are suffering from sinus problems right now. I know you live in teh same state as I do, general area, so perhaps it's something in the air. Hope you feel better soon!! 
mumaI remember when I moved to Alabama that everyone told me if I wasn't allergic to something I soon would be and if I had never had sinus problems before I would now. They were right. Guess what! It's worse in Texas! Feeling for you and hopoing you will soon be well. Have a safe trip. 
mumaHappy anniversary! I read your blog below but it wasn't clicking and then I read Emily's blog. Thirty years! That's wonderful. 
cdillman23I think that is what my mom has said about the Cortisone shots, that she sweats. I hope you get to feeling better!! 
this_old_manI use to take prednisone for my arthritis, it would make me have night sweats and jittery feelings during the day. Hope you feel better soon. 
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My Agenda 08-13-08 10:26am CST
Thanks to everyone for the anniversary wishes!

August is a busy month! Friday my daughter and her DH are coming to spend the weekend.

Sunday, I am cooking a birthday lunch for the family (about 15 of us). My DH's 50th birthday.

Monday - My son's 21st birthday.

Wednesday is a birthday salad luncheon at my mom's. My brother's 45th birthday.

Sat. - My DH and I leave for our trip to Vegas and the Grand Canyon.


After about a week, we will come back and leave the next day for Indiana. We are having a surprise 80th birthday party for my MIL.

We will come back Labor Day. On Wed. night (9:00 p.m.), we have FREE concert tickets to see Rockapella in Birmingham. Thanks to my daughter who has connections with one of the singers.


I can't wait. I am SO excited!!!!! I am all about traveling. Pick the time and place. I will go with you! LOL
auntleleWhat a busy end of the month but fun! Hope you have safe travels! 
hmjmomSOunds busy, but fun! Enjoy! 
linda_gWow - that's alot of birthdays!! Have fun celebrating and travelling. 
deanneWow! You are going to be one busy lady! 
sue3135he is about the same, thanks for asking 
joaniedMy mom sent me that picture not long ago in a box of my baby stuff... It's weird thinking that it wasn't that long ago. Time moves so much faster with kids! I want to sit a brick on Jack's head so he'll stop growing! 
keruxSorry to have gotten your note belatedly. Thanks for thinking of me in connection with your and Dan's wedded bliss. But I hadn't remembered that I was the one who introduced you two. 
bekkasounds like a fun filled aug. I enjoy traveling as well 
barkleybbSince you have all this spare time ha!--we need to get back to our quilt. I thought when school started back we would have more time but it doesn't seem to look that way. I'm almost finished with my courthouse quilt-lack the binding which I'll do tomorrow. 
flyonthewallYou have a very busy schedule! Like you, I LOVE to travel. I could go somewhere every week! Enjoy your trip out west. Have you ever seen the Grand Canyon before? 
momsterAugust is our busy month as well....birthdays and anniversaries abound...have fun!! 
lb1178Thank you!! We have been sick off and on now for about two weeks. This past Sunday, Johnnie was preaching in Bham and he wanted us to go with them, so we went. Then after church sunday night, we went to the hospital to see Ron Kepler and visited with them for a while. We called to let someone know where we were so I am surprised they didn't annouce that we were out of town. We are still around, but we have had alot going on the past couple of weeks or so. Lord willing, we will see ya'll on Sunday. Thank you for thinking of us. 
lb1178I hope that they annouced where we were.....I do not really want people to thinking anything negative about us not being there....There has just been alot going on with sickness and out of town visits too....really?? what happned to Mr. Daves friend, Helen? I knew that she had come to church with him some...they were so cute!! I am sorry to hear this news!! I will say a prayer for them.....it is great to have some new families place membership.....that is a wonderful thing....I ask that you pray for my dad and the elders at Clay....they are dealing with some stressful difficulties and it is wearing my dad down....he has alot on him and he struggles to not let his emotions get in the way sometimes......All 4 of the elders need our prayers at this time with some tough decisions that they are having to make. Please don't say anything to anyone about that though.....i really don't want everyone to know....=) 
lb1178what happened to helen?? 
lb1178That is awful!! I am sorry to hear that!! I know that Mr. Daves is devastated. =( 
ilovepondsWhat a full and fun agenda! Can't wait to hear all about it. I didn't remember that you and I both turned 50 BEFORE our darling husband's! My husband's 50th is not until Jan. So he has several months to rub it in before it's my turn. At least most people think he looks older than I am, so that helps me somewhat! 
bzyabsmaOk, now that is SO not fair (Rockapella concert)!! We still want to try to go, but won't get free tickets. :( 
cdillman23You do have a lot packed in to this next couple of weeks. I hope that you get some rest in there somewhere!! 
bandmomWhew! You have a LOT on your agenda! And like her I turned 50 before my hubby, too, but only 13 days (his b-day is Aug. 2, but if he hadn't been overdue, we might have been born on exactly the same day!) 
barkleybbEnjoy your trip!!! 
the_rainy_dogHappy late-anniversary, ma'am! I'm Rebekah, I use to go to Church with your daughter and I'm her daughter. I hope you are well! 
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30 Years 08-11-08 08:05am CST
30 years ago, my DH and I were married. We met the first week of school at FC. We were introduced by my friend from home, Jeff Smelser. After dating about 2 years, we took the plunge! Here was our "song." HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I am thankful for a wonderful marriage and "three" great kids!

ALWAYS AND FOREVER (Heatwave)

Always and forever
Each moment with you
Is just like a dream to me
That somehow came true

And I know tomorrow
Will still be the same
Cause we've got a life of love
That won't ever change and..

Every day
Love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away
With a smile

Take time to tell me
You really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
I'll always love you Forever

There'll always be sunshine
When I look at you
It's something I can't explain
Just the things that you do

And if you get lonely
Phone me and take
A second to give to me
That magic you make and..
Every day
Love me your own special way
Melt all my heart away
With a smile

Take time to tell me
You really care
And we'll share tomorrow together
I'll always love you Forever
teachin2kidsHappy Anniversary! You both are wonderful examples to many married folk! Jonathan and I thank you for your wonderful example! 
lejuanaCongrats! Seems like yesterday we both were getting married. 
emmarooI was going to get you a card, but I've been slightly busy. Happy Anniversary! 
hmjmomHappy Anniversary! I really like your song. 
barkleybbHappy Anniversary!! 
vols_fanHappy Anniversary!!! 
deanneHappy Anniversary! 
bandmomHappy 30th!! And since you were so young when you married, just think--you have a great chance of making it at least to your 60th!! :) 
auntleleHappy Anniversary! 
flyonthewallHappy Anniversary and congratulations! 
aucowgirlHAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 
linda_gHappy 30th and congratulations!!! 
kittyhawkCongrats on 30 Yrs!! Jim & I celebrate 28 years Aug 22nd. Like you, we met our first week as Freshman at FC (me 17/he 18) at the Taco Bell on Busch Blvd....but it took us 5 yrs (including a string of other "relationships" and 2 schools (he USF/me UNA) to finally figure out we were meant/right for each other!! 
sutherngirlHappy Anniversary to you! 
joaniedHappy Anniversary! 
bzyabsmaHappy Anniversary! Here's to many more!! 
curlieHAPPY ANNIVERSARY! :) 
karenHappy Anniversary! 
bbkingTo the greatest in-laws a guy could have, Happy Anniversary 
momsterCongratulations and Happy Anniversary...this year will be 27 for us. 
snugglesHappy 30 Years! 
bekka"HAPPY ANNIIVERSARY" :) 
deanneI didn't have a hard time. I think Lauren was the one that the most upset. After we dropped off Emma, she kept pointing to Emma's booster seat and saying, " Go back and get Emma." 
lb1178Happy Anniversary!! Hope to see you soon!! 
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Inconsiderate 08-09-08 11:00pm CST
RANT - We live in a nice neighborhood in a small town. There is a party going on at the house behind us. I counted approximately 50 cars. The teens have been singing karioke for almost 4 hours now at the top of their lungs with the music just as loud. Talk about annoying and inconsiderate. It really bothers me that adults have no respect for the neighbors. This same house has at least 2 or 3 of these parties a year. We have called the police but I am not sure if it will do any good. Now I am all for kids getting together and having a party but not if it is going to be loud enough to disturb the neighbors. RANT OVER for now......
hmjmomWe deal with this kind of thing too. It is NOT fun. I hope it quieted down enough for you to get some sleep. 
snugglesWe have the same problem right across the street. It seems like they are the "Party House" for all of their teenage friends. During the school year, they only bother us every Friday night, but during the summer, it's been 3-4 nights every week! For some reason, they like to play in the street. I think they're 5 year olds trapped in teenage bodies. 
deanneWe had a problem last night of the teenage boys coming and ringing our doorbell and then running. It really annoys me because it is after I have gotten my two girls to bed!! The second time they did it Daniel called the police to send a car to patrole our neighborhood. 
this_old_manA bunch of college students lived next door to a friend of mine and they were always throwing parties. Calling the police never helped so my friend went to the courthouse and looked up who owned the property which was one of these students dad. He called and complained but told the dad that his son's girlfriend was real nice to come over to fix the students breakfast. The man asked how did he know that and he told him because her car was always there when he left for work at 6 am. The parties stopped and the girlfriend's car was never seen again. :) 
teachin2kidssorry! I know that my sister and her husband lived in a neighborhood that had a lot of restrictions and the party thing was one of them....they were fined if anyone in the subdvision had anything like that but also there were a lot of restrictions about your lawn, house's outter decor etc.... and your were limited in making your house look like you wanted becuase of restrictions. I guess we just have to put up with the "freedoms" that others have by being a homeowner too! you are right... not respectful esp. if they were partying as you were typing...at 11pm! You did not look tired today though..to me anyway!! 
the_momaha! I knew there was a reason I didn't trust you! 
nickkrumreiFunny, we just finished rewatching, Ruth is addicted to 24. 
linda_gIts always nice when neighbors like that move away. 
emmarooHAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! 
barkleybbHAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! 
auntleleHappy Anniversary! 
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