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Post Count #2466047 01/19/11 07:57 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA M MrWondering OP Member OP MrWondering Member M Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA As I lizard about I'm left to wonder if content really matters more than post count FBH(me)-51 FWW-49 (MrsWondering) DD19 DS 22 Dday-2005-Recovered "agree to disagree" = Used when one wants to reject the objective reality of the situation and hopefully replace it with their own.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2466051 01/19/11 08:04 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 That doesn't even rhyme. BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count SugarCane #2466072 01/19/11 08:43 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Yes, but contained within this allegorical representation of non-mythical cadence is a prime example of non-panegyric function. In that simple, yet profound lack of scansion lies the perverse, yet enduring behemoth of tension. I believe we can all agree upon that, yes? D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2466081 01/19/11 08:59 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Mb, I know what you mean. It just gets so complicated when you measure things from an politic point of view. Let me get back to you on this. Please share more about the missives you've experienced. KWIM? Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count princessmeggy #2466085 01/19/11 09:12 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by princessmeggy Mb, I know what you mean. It just gets so complicated when you measure things from an politic point of view. Let me get back to you on this. Please share more about the missives you've experienced. KWIM? Ah, yes, the myriad, yet magnificent complexity of it all. Let me pour a fresh chai and allow it to steep as I reflect upon my inner journey of discovery through the enigmatic mechanics of thematic dwellings. Therein lies the answer... Yes, I know what you mean.. D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2466111 01/19/11 10:30 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Honestly? I may be wrong, I usually am, but your post had me in tears and caused me to reflect more solemnly on the meaning of hogwash. Thank you so much for that. Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count princessmeggy #2466208 01/20/11 09:09 AM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by princessmeggy Honestly? I may be wrong, I usually am, but your post had me in tears and caused me to reflect more solemnly on the meaning of hogwash. Thank you so much for that. I can hogwash with the best of them, sister! Here, have a hanky... D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2466420 01/20/11 01:45 PM Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,108 B black_raven Member black_raven Member B Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 6,108 Originally Posted by MrWondering As I lizard about I'm left to wonder if content really matters more than post count If I think it but don't post it does that count? BW - me exWH - serial cheater 2 awesome kids Divorced 12/2011 Many a good man has failed because he had a wishbone where his backbone should have been. We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot. --------Eleanor Roosevelt

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2466550 01/20/11 05:44 PM Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... F faithful follower Member faithful follower Member F Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... Originally Posted by maritalbliss Originally Posted by princessmeggy Mb, I know what you mean. It just gets so complicated when you measure things from an politic point of view. Let me get back to you on this. Please share more about the missives you've experienced. KWIM? Ah, yes, the myriad, yet magnificent complexity of it all. Let me pour a fresh chai and allow it to steep as I reflect upon my inner journey of discovery through the enigmatic mechanics of thematic dwellings. Therein lies the answer... Yes, I know what you mean.. I think I am in love with both of you! Faith me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49 DS 30 DD 21 DS 15 OCDS 8

Re: Post Count faithful follower #2466551 01/20/11 05:47 PM Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... F faithful follower Member faithful follower Member F Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... and Mr.Dubya as you can see from my very prolific and oh so high post count around these parts content is nothing and post count is EVERYTHING. i.e I RULE!! (well unless you look at melodylane's post count which DOESN'T count cuz SHE didn't ring up most of her posts in Idiotville where *I* did ha ha ha!) Faith me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49 DS 30 DD 21 DS 15 OCDS 8

Re: Post Count faithful follower #2466564 01/20/11 06:25 PM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas M MelodyLane Member MelodyLane Member M Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas Originally Posted by faithful follower Mr.Dubya as you can see from my very prolific and oh so high post count around these parts content is nothing and post count is EVERYTHING. i.e I RULE!! ( Step aside, you amateurs!! "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101

Re: Post Count faithful follower #2466591 01/20/11 08:00 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by faithful follower Originally Posted by maritalbliss Originally Posted by princessmeggy Mb, I know what you mean. It just gets so complicated when you measure things from an politic point of view. Let me get back to you on this. Please share more about the missives you've experienced. KWIM? Ah, yes, the myriad, yet magnificent complexity of it all. Let me pour a fresh chai and allow it to steep as I reflect upon my inner journey of discovery through the enigmatic mechanics of thematic dwellings. Therein lies the answer... Yes, I know what you mean.. I think I am in love with both of you! You too, faithy! D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count faithful follower #2466598 01/20/11 08:09 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA M MrWondering OP Member OP MrWondering Member M Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA Originally Posted by faithful follower and Mr.Dubya as you can see from my very prolific and oh so high post count around these parts content is nothing and post count is EVERYTHING. i.e I RULE!! (well unless you look at melodylane's post count which DOESN'T count cuz SHE didn't ring up most of her posts in Idiotville where *I* did ha ha ha!) Ahhhh... You honor me by mentioning Idiotville. May your life be prosperous and bountiful Caesar Fanny FBH(me)-51 FWW-49 (MrsWondering) DD19 DS 22 Dday-2005-Recovered "agree to disagree" = Used when one wants to reject the objective reality of the situation and hopefully replace it with their own.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2466601 01/20/11 08:17 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA M MrWondering OP Member OP MrWondering Member M Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA Hey Marital Bliss is within 150 posts of me. For the record... SOME of Mrs.W's posts were mine.. we shared an MB posting name the first 5 or 6 months we were here. Here's an example from the old famous Coach thread: What a tangled Web Mr. W

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2466604 01/20/11 08:23 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 You know, the poems on this thread are really terrible! BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count faithful follower #2466605 01/20/11 08:26 PM Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15,818 Likes: 7 Danville, Tri-State Area M markos Member markos Member M Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15,818 Likes: 7 Danville, Tri-State Area Originally Posted by faithful follower (well unless you look at melodylane's post count which DOESN'T count cuz SHE didn't ring up most of her posts in Idiotville where *I* did ha ha ha!) And MelodyLane has post count AND content! Of course, she only got her content by copying from Dr. Harley, since she never shares an original thought of her own! :P If you are serious about saving your marriage, you can't get it all on this forum. You've got to listen to the Marriage Builders Radio show, every day. Install the app! Married to my radiant trophy wife, Prisca, 19 years. Father of 8. Attended Marriage Builders weekend in May 2010 If your wife is not on board with MB, some of my posts to other men might help you.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2466627 01/20/11 09:16 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by MrWondering Hey Marital Bliss is within 150 posts of me. Mr. W 149. Last edited by maritalbliss; 01/20/11 09:17 PM. D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count SugarCane #2466631 01/20/11 09:19 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by SugarCane You know, the poems on this thread are really terrible! I might not know poetry, but I know a good post count when I see one. (and I'll bet this is the busiest a thread has been in the Poetry forum in awhile, LOL!) Last edited by maritalbliss; 01/20/11 09:20 PM. D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2466666 01/20/11 10:43 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada I think I just tripped and fell into the vets break room or something....shouldn't you people be out there trying to change the world one marriage at a time? Get back to work or I am telling Mrs Wondering, and whoever Maritalbliss reports to... LOL FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count markos #2466680 01/20/11 11:02 PM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas M MelodyLane Member MelodyLane Member M Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas Originally Posted by markos Of course, she only got her content by copying from Dr. Harley, since she never shares an original thought of her own! :P How is this for original!?? "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101

Re: Post Count SugarCane #2466682 01/20/11 11:04 PM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas M MelodyLane Member MelodyLane Member M Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas Originally Posted by SugarCane You know, the poems on this thread are really terrible! I have a great poem ..........from TEXAS!! If ya can't dazzle em with brilliance, befuddle em with bull****! "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101

Re: Post Count MelodyLane #2466683 01/20/11 11:05 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada Had a couple of things to ask you. Left them for you with a slice of pizza. On your thread. FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2466746 01/21/11 09:23 AM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas M MelodyLane Member MelodyLane Member M Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas Originally Posted by Reynolds531 Had a couple of things to ask you. Left them for you with a slice of pizza. On your thread. Thanks for the pizza! "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101

Re: Post Count MelodyLane #2466760 01/21/11 10:15 AM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada I once knew this lady from Texas We heard she was here to protect us She got me to tell It broke other mans spell Her wisdom it really perplexes FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count markos #2466764 01/21/11 10:32 AM Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... F faithful follower Member faithful follower Member F Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... Originally Posted by markos Originally Posted by faithful follower (well unless you look at melodylane's post count which DOESN'T count cuz SHE didn't ring up most of her posts in Idiotville where *I* did ha ha ha!) And MelodyLane has post count AND content! Of course, she only got her content by copying from Dr. Harley, since she never shares an original thought of her own! :P Faith me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49 DS 30 DD 21 DS 15 OCDS 8

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2466765 01/21/11 10:33 AM Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... F faithful follower Member faithful follower Member F Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... Originally Posted by Reynolds531 I once knew this lady from Texas We heard she was here to protect us She got me to tell It broke other mans spell Her wisdom it really perplexes Nice job, Reynolds! Faith me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49 DS 30 DD 21 DS 15 OCDS 8

Re: Post Count faithful follower #2466784 01/21/11 11:08 AM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada There once was this guy who wondered My wife got mad and she thundered He talked me a while Lifes a big stinkin pile But courage he helped me to mustered ***I can keep going all day with these LOL*** FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2466787 01/21/11 11:15 AM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 35,996 Shrek's Swamp P Pepperband Member Pepperband Member P Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 35,996 Shrek's Swamp Originally Posted by MrWondering As I lizard about I'm left to wonder if content really matters more than post count Pithy Whoever can say the most, using the least words ~~~> rules ! LINK ~~> Carrot/Stick of Plan A LINK ~~> Buyers/Renters/Freeloaders

Re: Post Count Pepperband #2466790 01/21/11 11:28 AM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada Ok last one and I go back to work: I promise, I know these are hard to read LOL ***** We all know the person named Bliss When they�re gone we really do miss She knits up a storm Good advice is the norm If I met her I�d give her a kiss FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2466842 01/21/11 12:58 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 Do you realise that after we've finished with this thread, no-one will ever post a real poem again? BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count SugarCane #2466884 01/21/11 02:44 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA M MrWondering OP Member OP MrWondering Member M Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA Originally Posted by SugarCane Do you realise that after we've finished with this thread, no-one will ever post a real poem again? You really thought it was that good??? I'm speechless. Mr. W [in tears] FBH(me)-51 FWW-49 (MrsWondering) DD19 DS 22 Dday-2005-Recovered "agree to disagree" = Used when one wants to reject the objective reality of the situation and hopefully replace it with their own.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2467026 01/21/11 09:23 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 Originally Posted by MrWondering You really thought it was that good??? I'm speechless. Mr. W [in tears] Yes. I thought its quality was such that you should be speechless and in tears. I was speechless and in tears myself when I read it! BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2467057 01/21/11 10:39 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by Reynolds531 Ok last one and I go back to work: I promise, I know these are hard to read LOL ***** We all know the person named Bliss When they�re gone we really do miss She knits up a storm Good advice is the norm If I met her I�d give her a kiss Reynolds, I do believe you're going to make me cry. And I don't, as a rule, cry. D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count SugarCane #2467059 01/21/11 10:45 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by SugarCane Do you realise that after we've finished with this thread, no-one will ever post a real poem again? I would like to take a moment, if we could, to recognize SugarCane, who has valiantly tried to keep this thread on track, disregarding its wild veering toward anything remotely resembling true poetic moments. Love ya, Sugar! D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2467064 01/21/11 11:40 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Everybody's mean to me in this place They don't get I need my space I don't feel safe to moan and whine Or post my desires about what was never mine I rant and rave about how right I am And nobody seems to give a dam All they say is my choice was mine And if I'll listen then I'll be fine Everybody's mean to me in this place They don't get I need my space So rather than repent and learn I'll just go away and watch those bridges burn. Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count princessmeggy #2467065 01/21/11 11:43 PM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas M MelodyLane Member MelodyLane Member M Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas Originally Posted by princessmeggy I don't feel safe to moan and whine Or post my desires about what was never mine "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101

Re: Post Count MelodyLane #2467066 01/21/11 11:49 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 I know, right? We should start a thread where unrepentant waywards will feel safe. I mean really! Don't they deserve to be heard and consoled on a MARRIAGE BUILDING site? Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count princessmeggy #2467067 01/21/11 11:52 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Ok, back to serious pontification of my navel. Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count princessmeggy #2467068 01/21/11 11:55 PM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas M MelodyLane Member MelodyLane Member M Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas Originally Posted by princessmeggy I know, right? We should start a thread where unrepentant waywards will feel safe. I mean really! Don't they deserve to be heard and consoled on a MARRIAGE BUILDING site? PM, I will volunteer to protect them gals! "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101

Re: Post Count princessmeggy #2467069 01/21/11 11:57 PM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas M MelodyLane Member MelodyLane Member M Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas Originally Posted by princessmeggy Ok, back to serious pontification of my navel. You are so DEEP, BEEVUS! "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101

Re: Post Count Pepperband #2467097 01/22/11 09:16 AM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Originally Posted by Pepperband Originally Posted by MrWondering As I lizard about I'm left to wonder if content really matters more than post count Pithy Whoever can say the most, using the least words ~~~> rules ! Kudos to you dear Pep. You are brilliant in your short but on-target posts. Not everyone can say a mouthful with so few words. I love posters who say what they mean and mean what they say. Lots of those on this very DEEP thread. Lol! Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count MelodyLane #2467101 01/22/11 09:27 AM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Quote PM, I will volunteer to protect them gals! I'll moderate! I'll be fair...really... Last edited by maritalbliss; 01/22/11 09:28 AM. D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2467133 01/22/11 10:52 AM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada Cry good or cry bad? I guess I'll know if that afghan never shows up at my door LOL FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2467302 01/22/11 08:49 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Originally Posted by maritalbliss Quote PM, I will volunteer to protect them gals! I'll moderate! I'll be fair...really... Perfect! Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count princessmeggy #2467472 01/23/11 03:37 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,316 Michigan M MrsWondering Member MrsWondering Member M Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,316 Michigan Ok...seriously now Trolls with shield and sword above seek Heaven to escape from Dark winter Satan hurts but Satan is running dry Pray if justify Pray if rationalize somebody sneaky Who's that trip, trapping on my bridge? evil you. FWW ~ 47 ~ Me FBH ~ 50 ~ MrWondering DD ~ 17 Dday ~ 2005 ~ Recovered

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2467478 01/23/11 04:17 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 That sent a shiver up my spine. That's a good one. BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2467485 01/23/11 04:40 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by MrsWondering Ok...seriously now Trolls with shield and sword above seek Heaven to escape from Dark winter Satan hurts but Satan is running dry Pray if justify Pray if rationalize somebody sneaky Who's that trip, trapping on my bridge? evil you. You're one of them college-edumacated gals, ain'tcha, Mrs. W. D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2467487 01/23/11 04:43 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by Reynolds531 I think I just tripped and fell into the vets break room or something....shouldn't you people be out there trying to change the world one marriage at a time? Get back to work or I am telling Mrs Wondering, and whoever Maritalbliss reports to... LOL I answer to no one. Except Mr. Bliss, when he asks me if I need more bubbles in my bath. D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2467523 01/23/11 07:04 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada Yes, I heard you are starting your own marriage advice website..www.yesdear.com FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2467546 01/23/11 08:20 PM Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 M maritalbliss Member maritalbliss Member M Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,357 Originally Posted by Reynolds531 Yes, I heard you are starting your own marriage advice website..www.yesdear.com It's all about me, forever and ever. That's what FWH swore to me after D-Day. Can I help it if he worships me now? Must I defer his advances? Do I turn his romantic overtures away? I must say NO. If I have to endure the ministrations of a formerly wayward husband, aka foot rubs, back scratches, bubble baths, etc, well, such is the life of a recovering BW. Interestingly enough: his father told him before we got married that he had to learn the fine art of responding to a wife: "Yes, dear." D-Day 2-10-2009 Fully Recovered and Better Than Ever! Thank you Marriage Builders!

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2467554 01/23/11 08:40 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,316 Michigan M MrsWondering Member MrsWondering Member M Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,316 Michigan Dat wasn't ME!!! And since Mr. W used *my* name to post his silly "pome", as he calls them, I am outing him: HE USED A POETRY GENERATOR, PEOPLE! Mrs. W FWW ~ 47 ~ Me FBH ~ 50 ~ MrWondering DD ~ 17 Dday ~ 2005 ~ Recovered

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2467560 01/23/11 08:50 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 Do you mean that I praised a computer-generated load of pretentious rubbish? I only said it was good because I thought it really was you, Mrs W. (Thinks: Is it too late to retract my post?) BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2467564 01/23/11 09:01 PM Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas M MelodyLane Member MelodyLane Member M Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 92,985 Likes: 1 Texas Originally Posted by MrsWondering Dat wasn't ME!!! And since Mr. W used *my* name to post his silly "pome", as he calls them, I am outing him: HE USED A POETRY GENERATOR, PEOPLE! Mrs. W Dat was a nice pome!! "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101

Re: Post Count SugarCane #2467570 01/23/11 09:16 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,316 Michigan M MrsWondering Member MrsWondering Member M Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,316 Michigan Originally Posted by SugarCane Do you mean that I praised a computer-generated load of pretentious rubbish? I only said it was good because I thought it really was you, Mrs W. (Thinks: Is it too late to retract my post?) BWAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!! I told him that earlier!!! I said, "You know Sugar only said your 'pome' was good because you posted as ME"!!!!! He didn't believe me!!! Mrs. W FWW ~ 47 ~ Me FBH ~ 50 ~ MrWondering DD ~ 17 Dday ~ 2005 ~ Recovered

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2467575 01/23/11 09:44 PM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 You know, Mr W has outed me as a phony. I obviously know squat about what makes a good poem, but I like to pretend I'm cultured. Now everyone knows I have no clothes! Please tell your husband "thank you", from me. Grrr. BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2467590 01/23/11 10:18 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada As long as you are not going to tell me that all of your husbands advice was generated the same way??!! Because if it was I am completely screwed. Let me know OK? LOL FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count maritalbliss #2467591 01/23/11 10:21 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada You know that's funny because my wife has a god father (sort of) that told me the same thing when we got married. Yes dear. In truth I don't think its served me very well. Fortunately thanks to you and some others, I have learned to say "NO dear" over the last few months. FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2467642 01/24/11 07:38 AM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Thank God it was a poem generator because it made absolutely no sense to me. I thought I was dense or somethin'. Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2467671 01/24/11 09:13 AM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 35,996 Shrek's Swamp P Pepperband Member Pepperband Member P Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 35,996 Shrek's Swamp Originally Posted by MrsWondering Dat wasn't ME!!! And since Mr. W used *my* name to post his silly "pome", as he calls them, I am outing him: HE USED A POETRY GENERATOR, PEOPLE! Mrs. W <~~ Pep feels betrayed by Mr DubYa LINK ~~> Carrot/Stick of Plan A LINK ~~> Buyers/Renters/Freeloaders

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2467697 01/24/11 10:32 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA M MrWondering OP Member OP MrWondering Member M Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA Originally Posted by Reynolds531 As long as you are not going to tell me that all of your husbands advice was generated the same way??!! Because if it was I am completely screwed. Let me know OK? LOL I don't know about if a infidelity forum advice generator could be successfully programed. If you've read many other forums, the advice you get on MB is so much different and better. That being said, I could easily design a post generator for recently betrayed husbands or for fogged out wayward spouses. Such programs would likely be named: Betrayed Husband Post Generator: 1. It's all my fault 2. I rubbed her feet 3. Exposure...it's not a sunburn 4. Isn't that stooping to her level 5. Maybe next week 6. Assoulmate Wayward Spouse Post Generator: 1. But... (or just "Butt...") 2. It's all their fault 3. I need space 4. You are controlling 5. I never loved you 6. You people don't understand 7. Soulmate 8. Restraining Order W FBH(me)-51 FWW-49 (MrsWondering) DD19 DS 22 Dday-2005-Recovered "agree to disagree" = Used when one wants to reject the objective reality of the situation and hopefully replace it with their own.

Re: Post Count Pepperband #2467698 01/24/11 10:34 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA M MrWondering OP Member OP MrWondering Member M Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA Originally Posted by Pepperband Originally Posted by MrsWondering Dat wasn't ME!!! And since Mr. W used *my* name to post his silly "pome", as he calls them, I am outing him: HE USED A POETRY GENERATOR, PEOPLE! Mrs. W <~~ Pep feels betrayed by Mr DubYa My favorite line that WAS NOT created by the generator: "Who's that trip, trapping on my bridge." So deep So profound So Billy Goat gruff. Mr. W FBH(me)-51 FWW-49 (MrsWondering) DD19 DS 22 Dday-2005-Recovered "agree to disagree" = Used when one wants to reject the objective reality of the situation and hopefully replace it with their own.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2467712 01/24/11 11:29 AM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 Originally Posted by MrWondering My favorite line that WAS NOT created by the generator: "Who's that trip, trapping on my bridge." So deep So profound So Billy Goat gruff. So who was responsible for that pile of tosh? Was that yours? BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2467731 01/24/11 12:24 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada Hey Mr Wondering, credit where credit is due OK? I think you got betrayed #5 from me...? LOL - wait thats not funny. FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2467855 01/24/11 07:00 PM Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,316 Michigan M MrsWondering Member MrsWondering Member M Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,316 Michigan Originally Posted by MrWondering 2. I rubbed her feet Okay, now THAT is HILARIOUS!!! What is it with so many WWs and foot rubs? Is it only us that notices this? Personally, I HATE for anyone to touch my feet - I am TICKLISH - I suffer through pedicures for vanity's sake only... Not to mention, I think feet are YUCKY! Mrs. W FWW ~ 47 ~ Me FBH ~ 50 ~ MrWondering DD ~ 17 Dday ~ 2005 ~ Recovered

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2467994 01/25/11 07:35 AM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Originally Posted by MrsWondering Originally Posted by MrWondering 2. I rubbed her feet Okay, now THAT is HILARIOUS!!! What is it with so many WWs and foot rubs? Is it only us that notices this? Personally, I HATE for anyone to touch my feet - I am TICKLISH - I suffer through pedicures for vanity's sake only... Not to mention, I think feet are YUCKY! Mrs. W Rubbing someone's feet is supposed to connect to nerves throughout the body. Maybe they're hoping they'll find the cheating nerve and pinch it off. Anyway... I love my feet, they are special. They do a lot for me, I don't think I could get by without them. My feet carry me wherever I want to go (although they are starting to complain a little). Me and my feet are joined forever and ever. Amen. Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count MrsWondering #2468108 01/25/11 12:24 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada Originally Posted by MrsWondering Originally Posted by MrWondering 2. I rubbed her feet Okay, now THAT is HILARIOUS!!! What is it with so many WWs and foot rubs? Is it only us that notices this? Personally, I HATE for anyone to touch my feet - I am TICKLISH - I suffer through pedicures for vanity's sake only... Not to mention, I think feet are YUCKY! Mrs. W You and my wife both! If we were stuck on a desert island and the only way to get the raft built was for her to accept a foot rub - well we better start liking coconuts.. I know doesn't make any sense but you get the idea. FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2468210 01/25/11 05:18 PM Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,888 Darwin's waiting room F Fred_in_VA Member Fred_in_VA Member F Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,888 Darwin's waiting room OK, I don't get it. My WxW used to go out of her way to rub MY feet. I mean, she would have me soak them, she'd trim, pumice, grind, massage, oil and smooth them. She would sometimes spend two HOURS working on my feet (and I have pretty gnarly feet, if you ask me). This was her idea. I never had that kind of treatment before, and I certainly haven't been transformed into some kind of foot "fetishist" since... Preach the Gospel every day. When necessary, use words. St. Francis of Assissi

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2468225 01/25/11 06:04 PM Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... F faithful follower Member faithful follower Member F Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,539 la la land aka land of fruits ... Quote 6. You people don't understand That is my personal favorite! Especially when it goes with a goodbye cruel MB post! You are all such MEANIES!!! Faith me: FWW/BS 52 H: FWH/BS 49 DS 30 DD 21 DS 15 OCDS 8

Re: Post Count Fred_in_VA #2468456 01/26/11 12:14 PM Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada R Reynolds531 Member Reynolds531 Member R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,215 Ontario Canada Originally Posted by Fred_in_VA OK, I don't get it. My WxW used to go out of her way to rub MY feet. I mean, she would have me soak them, she'd trim, pumice, grind, massage, oil and smooth them. She would sometimes spend two HOURS working on my feet (and I have pretty gnarly feet, if you ask me). This was her idea. I never had that kind of treatment before, and I certainly haven't been transformed into some kind of foot "fetishist" since... Wow, so we should all just file that under "too much information"? FBH,Dad No half measures, in anything.

Re: Post Count Reynolds531 #2468669 01/26/11 07:49 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA M MrWondering OP Member OP MrWondering Member M Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA Originally Posted by Reynolds531 Originally Posted by Fred_in_VA OK, I don't get it. My WxW used to go out of her way to rub MY feet. I mean, she would have me soak them, she'd trim, pumice, grind, massage, oil and smooth them. She would sometimes spend two HOURS working on my feet (and I have pretty gnarly feet, if you ask me). This was her idea. I never had that kind of treatment before, and I certainly haven't been transformed into some kind of foot "fetishist" since... Wow, so we should all just file that under "too much information"? I don't know...the "grind" part sounds interesting. FBH(me)-51 FWW-49 (MrsWondering) DD19 DS 22 Dday-2005-Recovered "agree to disagree" = Used when one wants to reject the objective reality of the situation and hopefully replace it with their own.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2468687 01/26/11 08:42 PM Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,888 Darwin's waiting room F Fred_in_VA Member Fred_in_VA Member F Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,888 Darwin's waiting room "Grind" = Working on calluses. Pumice for the less "worn" areas. I told you I have gnarly feet. And I'm a runner. There must be some correlation. Preach the Gospel every day. When necessary, use words. St. Francis of Assissi

Re: Post Count faithful follower #2470723 02/01/11 11:56 AM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 35,996 Shrek's Swamp P Pepperband Member Pepperband Member P Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 35,996 Shrek's Swamp Originally Posted by faithful follower Quote 6. You people don't understand That is my personal favorite! Especially when it goes with a goodbye cruel MB post! You are all such MEANIES!!! My fav as well. Must include "Get a life" and/or "bitter". LINK ~~> Carrot/Stick of Plan A LINK ~~> Buyers/Renters/Freeloaders

Re: Post Count Fred_in_VA #2470725 02/01/11 11:58 AM Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 35,996 Shrek's Swamp P Pepperband Member Pepperband Member P Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 35,996 Shrek's Swamp Originally Posted by Fred_in_VA "Grind" = Working on calluses. Pumice for the less "worn" areas. I told you I have gnarly feet. And I'm a runner. There must be some correlation. Fred, try this to give your poor feet some rest. LINK ~~> Carrot/Stick of Plan A LINK ~~> Buyers/Renters/Freeloaders

Re: Post Count Pepperband #2474460 02/09/11 08:52 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA M MrWondering OP Member OP MrWondering Member M Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,025 USA 42 years FBH(me)-51 FWW-49 (MrsWondering) DD19 DS 22 Dday-2005-Recovered "agree to disagree" = Used when one wants to reject the objective reality of the situation and hopefully replace it with their own.

Re: Post Count MrWondering #2475144 02/10/11 11:40 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Happy Birthday? Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story

Re: Post Count princessmeggy #2475183 02/11/11 08:18 AM Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 S SugarCane Member SugarCane Member S Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,536 Likes: 9 Nah. He's had that signature for at least two years. He can't STILL be 42. I do believe that his wife is still 39, though. BW Married 1989 His PA 2003-2006 2 kids.

Re: Post Count SugarCane #2475729 02/11/11 10:48 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 P princessmeggy Member princessmeggy Member P Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,986 Originally Posted by SugarCane Nah. He's had that signature for at least two years. He can't STILL be 42. I do believe that his wife is still 39, though. This thread's about to get interesting again. Widowed 11/10/12 after 35 years of marriage ********************* “In a sense now, I am homeless. For the home, the place of refuge, solitude, love-where my husband lived-no longer exists.” Joyce Carolyn Oates, A Widow's Story