We are waiting with bated breath.

Do you know how many people think that expression is "baited breath". I'm here now to tell them they are wrong.

BTW, it's true, I'm not depressed. I'm very happy.

I'm waiting with frozen breath. It got cold here. Brrrrr.

So here is my theory. Where I live is generally considered the source of international terrorism. So what is different about this place? After living here a while, I finally have the answer. During the month of Ramadan, the muslims are to fast during the daylight hours and devote themselves to prayer and meditation. They are to have no carnal thoughts, etc. In order to assist them in their endeavor, the local TV and radio stations change their programming to avoid "modern" music that sings of love and avoid TV programs that show women. The idea is that showing programs about the migration patterns of the Monarch butterfly won't offend anyone. The downside is that the darn butterflies just don't go that many places so it is tough to fill up a month of programming about them.

Well the radio is the worst and this is the source of international terrorism, IMO. In an attempt to not offend anyone at all, the radio places non-stop 24/7 for 28 days nothing but Kenny G. It is pure torture. His alto sax simply bores through your brain. I swear after about 20 days of pure Kenny G, I'm ready to kill somebody myself. No other country inundates its citizens with Kenny G AFAIK so this must be the difference.

So if I can just get a local Imam to issue a fatwah against Kenny G to have him killed and have all his records, tapes and CD's banned worldwide, this should solve the problem. it is my theory anyway and well worth trying. Something must be done to stop Kenny G now!

LOL Larousse

LMAO Pio.

Couldn't we take out Barry Manilow while we're at it.

and Lionel Ritchie? And Chris de Burgh? Lady in reeeeeeeed.

Certain species of "morning breath" have the distinct aroma of fish bait. I think the jury is still out here.

LMAO.

ToddAC,

Let me get this straight. You are going to break NC yet again because DS3 wants you to. How many times do you want to go down this same road. I recommend you take DS3 along for the ride. Let him hear your conversation. Maybe record it and play it back for him. Seriously.

I think Todd is asleep. If he isn't he should be.

bated or baited?

All I know is when I woke up thia AM, WW was awaiting me with baited breath.

Right Stef - Are you saying I am downbeat or depressed?

I'm with you Jen on Barry Manilow - but Chris De-Burgh is OK. Sometimes...

If my memory serves me, she said the [color:"brown"]MEN[/color] of the thread. You're safe.

Hmm Now I am really feeling at home. Pio has me off ignore and is insulting me like I am Todd. I think that's a good thing.

LOL...months ago, before the car wreck which totalled my beloved car, my WH made the same statement but mentioned driving off a bridge...I told him to be sure he didn't use my car!!! Those empty threats:) <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Kiwi,
Withold your repulsion...I am one of those people!!! Can you believe, an astute scholar like myself (ROFLMAO) not knowing the diff btwn baited and bated! I love this...thank you for diverting my attentions, I was just beginning to brew on my WH after reading Pio's Plight...but I will respond to that separately.

Thanks teach! BTW, you are awesome for sharing all of your experience and insight, I think you are very brave and made of the highest moral fiber. It's human to make mistakes but to admit, be humble, learn and then share your knowledge with others...well, that's just...warm and fuzzy moment...the true meaning of brotherly/sisterly love. Thank you

Good morning 2much.

How are you?

I was just checking the Weekly World News and found this:

"French Diet Secrets Revealed: Swallow Consonants, Feel Full All Day"

Hello Todd, Pio, any lurkers out there,

I just finished reading...wow, lots of stuff...lol great dog name BTW

Todd,

Sounds like you are really in a reflective mode...I think you are approaching things from a little different perspective than the rest of us...am I right? Are you weighing your DS's feelings and opinions more than you would if you were in perfect health? Is your physical condition contributing heavily to your decision making? I know you are a very selfless man and I am not suggesting you become selfish, however, I think that if you made a decision soley on just you and WW and what you wanted with her than life would become better than you could ever expect. I think that either way you choose once you put your mind to it you will have the weight of limbo off of your shoulders and can move to the next level. I seriously would like a few moments with your WW...I feel like she is giving up the premium caliber and running away with her fears and insecurities to muddle around mediocrity land...

I must mention that I purchased some Remy VSOP (I have champagne taste and beer budget so...)it was wonderful...it messed with WH head b/c I haven't had any for over a decade so along with all the other dynamics I believed it has heightened his level of insecurity...thinks someone else is influencing my actions...pretty sad since it is basically me rediscovering me and allowing myself to be me for once!

Pio,
If only...if G actually wants to plan A you and does it right...PUHHHHLLLEAAAZZEEE...let her do it...enjoy the ride through to the Holidays...now if it is her idea of plan A, well, that's another story. Is she saying it like she means it???? Does she show any expression, remorse, tears, begging, pleading etc??? Is she groveling? IMO she should be doing all of this but that's just me. I think you should seriously do what someone recommended and sit down and let her know what conditions you need to be able to even consider R...BTW how are the girls dealing with the Return of the Queen?


Luna,

very touching post about your trip and feelings of TKO. Our thoughts are with you on the road. I have to admit that my roadtrips are much better without WH. I stop more frequently with the kids...we use the restroom when we want and have no restroom Nazi to contend with (rarely stops), we eat real food in real restaurants (i detest fast food) and we have fun and listen to kids books on tape in the car (Harry Potter, Amber Brown etc.) I would advise to do exactly what you want and make it as fun as possible considering the circumstances. We'll miss you!

Larousse,

My first M was to same age...he was very immature but I figured at 20 things would only improve...WRONG; this time my WH is 8 yr younger and initially was much more mature than his age or really my age men...some of his excuse for current behavior is that he missed that part of his life and is trying to recapture it. A friend of a friend was commenting on my being a hot catch (he is 25) which got my WH all ticked off and triggered all his accusations of me wanting/being with OM (all pure bull) but the hysterical thing about it all is that the 25 yr old and my friend actually were plotting to pair me up with the 25 yr old's dad who is about 63yr old. Now, I would prefer a mature man since for the past 20 years I have been taking care of other people and have never been taken care of but I think I would limit to about 5 or so years over my age...HOWEVER, I must admit that years ago I stopped using the word "never" b/c each and everytime I have used it...yep whatever it was I declared I would "never do" I ended up doing...I actually told my WH when we first met, "not in this lifetime"...aren't you glad you started the whole age thing...or was it Nams??? hmmmmmmmmmm

BTW, Larousse thanks for the link to the Negotiations...my problem is there is no Radical Honesty so it pretty much takes the wind from any sailing

BK, Steph, Beth, Cinderella no disrespect I have run out of time the kid alarm has been triggered and I must return to Mommy duty and get the troops prepared for church...a baattle in itself...be back later.