Oh Faith, Now THAT almost made me cry. Especially knowing about your son. Beautiful!

What's in a poem?

Only this.....
FF's heart, and a mothers bliss.

SS

FF. . . that was beautiful. . . truly.

slh

Your marriage.
The story you told about your failed trip is not just a sad story. It's a warning red flag.

Thanks for taking the time to address that. I didn't expect you to and I appreciate it, as I was concerned you had read something else into my latest descriptions of our marriage (rationalizations for his work ethic) and been concerned about something you foresaw for us.

What you say makes sense.

I do appreciate the time you take.

slh

Whew. Just caught up.

Who's guarding the ring of fire tonight?

Weaver, hope you aren't too rough on mister wants-to-rebound-with-you. Sad. Amazing. The world is filled with people that do all the wrong things to try and get happy, and then wonder, why am I unhappy? And learn nothing as they go.

GC

The world is filled with people that do all the wrong things to try and get happy, and then wonder, why am I unhappy? And learn nothing as they go.

Gray,
You get it so well. Some people never get that......ever.

A bigger boat,
A faster car.

Another date,
A brighter bar.



If I wasn't so tired, I could do better.

Anyway, I believe in you because you know stuff. You get it. You figured it out.

You are so cool.

SS

SS, I love my dad, and wouldn't trade him for another, ever. Aside from my husband (whom I love in the ways you described about your wife), he's my best friend.

But if I couldn't have him, I'd want someone just like you.

Your kids are truly blessed. I hope they know that.


slh

Just 'cause I was listening 2 the CD 2day:

Tommy Bolin, "Sweet Burgundy"

"Winter time comes just a little too fast,
Summer just flies by on it's patient wings.
I'm just a fool for those yesterdays,
I've seen too many things in so many ways.

At night I just sit in my room by the fire,
Lookin' out my misty window to the street below.
Too many people lookin' lost and forlorn,
Vagabonds without homes and no where else to go.

Pour me another glass of that sweet burgundy.
Maybe that will help to ease the pain
Burgundy I guess you're my only friend.
Sweet Burgundy.

Outside my window I see the deaf and the blind
Who are pondered for a moment and then left behind.
Times that I think I was all alone,
I just sit back and think I havn't sold my soul.

Pour me another glass of that sweet burgundy.
Maybe that will help to ease the pain
Burgundy I guess you're my only friend.
Sweet Burgundy."

-ol' 2long

Okay, that thing about the man who likes his poodle and was bitten by his wife? TOTALLY missed all today's excitement. And only had minor doubts when he talked about how much money he was blowing on weddings and hotels. And still have no opinion, really. I remember very wise posts from him a year ago. What if half the people here are fakes? Scary. But rest assured, y'all, I know plenty who are not.

And I just realized that gossiping about MB members will get the mods on you like stink on...

Anyway, I hope nobody minds if I name my first solo album "Munchausen by Internet".

GC

Ah! Somebody threw some red cedar on the fire. I always liked the smell of that. Makes your food taste funny if you cook on it, but just for burning, it's nice - and it burns bright too.

The poodle saga? I don't know. The guy's good at keeping an audience. That much is clear. Who knows about the rest. I hate for good people here to get hurt. We've all been betrayed enough already. I hope he's real, for that reason alone.

You know, if he were fake, he would have chosen a more manly-sounding breed of dog, LOL. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Hey, a poodle can't help it if some strange people sometimes give them wierd haircuts. Just to throw in an irrelevant personal factoid, we briefly had a redbone [censored] . It was a sweet dog but, at 50 pounds, too much to have indoors.

I've seen some strange things on MB before - some clear fakes. There were two possible suicides (LaundryMistres and TireMan). I hope they were fake.

Hi AD! Missed you.

You know, if he were fake, he would have chosen a more manly-sounding breed of dog, LOL.

You know, I had to laugh at this. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

There's a guy in my neighborhood who walks/jogs every evening, rain or shine. He's a tall dude, you can tell he works out regularly, wears a muscle shirt (I concede that it is bloody hot here, even in the rain!) and conservative shorts.

But. . .

He is always accompanied by this trio of small poodles! Two white and one, well, I guess peach colored. And yes, they are all "clipped".

To watch this man, briskly walking round and round our neighborhood -- or worse, jogging! -- is truly an exercise in self-control. So many times I have been out mowing, weedeating, edging, etc and have had to bite the insides of my cheeks until they bleed so as not to shriek with laughter at this unusual ensemble ambulating past.

Sure, it's the oxymoron of Rocko & FiFi. But add to that two other Fifis, three leashes that are way too long (thus they have the tendency to tangle when Muscle Man stops or slows down, rendering him immobile a la maypole), being squired about by three critters whose little legs are no match for the speed and stride of Rocko, and the incessant rrraarrww-rrraarrww-RRRAAARRWW! of the little dogs as they are dragged behind (yet still trying to go in three different directions), and it is all I can do to keep a straight face and wave nonchalantly when he strides by.

I'm really glad he wears a walkman; I can only hope he has it turned waaayy up. . . . because once he goes by, I am falling over myself in laughter, and I fear the sound of the lawnmower engine isn't quite covering it. . .

This is another reason why we have 2 (indoor/outdoor) Labrador Retrievers. My husband would look ridiculous; he's not a small man. LOL!


slh



This is not intended as Poodle Slander. Any insulting of Poodles is unintentional and is apologized for. Please do not hold Gray or Marriage Builders, Inc. responsible for this poster's personal observation of what happens on her street around 7PM on any given evening. . . <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Well, I prefer to stay out of that fray. I know you all are real and most of the idiots are confirmed too as well as Pep as I did once have a private convo with her. You know the funny thing? I have never in my life been MORE honest than I have been on MB.

This has me ROTFLMBBO

Thanks for the humor, it always helps.

Poodles are OK.........if you like poodles. I mean, I am glad people take care of them, and feed them, and walk them. I would hate for them to suffer.

We had a golden retriever, but he died two years ago this Sept. I don't know if I'll get another dog, I get attached.

If I do, it will be another golden.


I'll vouch for 2long, he's real. He might even vouch for me on a good day.

I'll verify Graycloud too. He's cool.

SS

So what are the date plans tonight? Tell me what you think of this. I was going to pick a small set of table/chairs for our new deck and set up dinner out there with candles for tonight. DS can join us for a romantic dinner.

Gray,
You know music far better than I do, but........

Sometimes when I'm bummed, or when my spirit sags, I play SOME songs really loud. Turn it up until the speakers start to distort, then just a little more. Oh wait, musicians usually have good equipment. Turn it up as loud as you can stand, then down just a little.

Boston
Peace of mind.

Kansas
Carry on my Wayward son.

Toto
Toe the line.

Aero Smith
Dream On.

Boston
Takin My Time.

Journey
Any way you want it

Styx
Come sail away


Usually three or four does it for me. Then I can turn it down, change it to Yani, and get some work done. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

SS

W hasn't told me what our plans are yet.

She is home packing for the trip. I am at work trying to catch up, but it's lunch time for me right now.

I just know it's her turn for the date, and I can relax. It feels good. She thinks the same when It's my turn - she gets to relax.

Yours sounds good. Your H should like it.

Now, I want to see him do one for you, so you can relax. How well is he meeting YOUR needs?

SS

SS! I love loud music.

I like jazz loud. I like Led Zeppelin loud. Steve Earle, let's see... The New Pornographers, they're good loud. Ummmm... The Flaming Lips. I can't think at the moment. I'm cleaning house, and I'm on a deadline - a friend is coming over, and I made a private vow to have the house clean for when she gets here.

No, I'm not after her. Just want to have a relaxing evening, and she deserves to hang out in a place that isn't a funky pit.

GC

Not well yet but I am ever hopeful. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Baby steps right now as long as it is in the right direction.