Notes From Thoughtful Ron

[mijan24]

I feel this is a fitting post for my 500th although it has taken me 2+ years to reach this dizzy milestone - Dr P beware I am on your tail (it is a long one I am told).

NOTES FROM THOUGHTFUL RON????? Who is this blessed.??????

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 oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.

My name is Ron......Let me relate how I handled the situation with my

wife, Julie. When I took "early retirement" last year, it became

necessary for Julie to get a full-time job, both for extra income and for

the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I

noticed she was beginning 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 BR 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 before she goes to bed.

Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will

say 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 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 Julie.

I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men

will find 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,

Ron

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ron died suddenly Thursday May 26th.

He was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II

(golf club) rammed up his backside, with only 2 inches of grip

showing...His wife Julie was arrested, but the all-woman Grand

Jury accepted her defence that he accidentally sat down

on it very suddenly.

[kayo]

LOL... GOod story... See you in Bedlam!

[khall64au]

haha!