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LOL thanks Lovelyone!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 8:54 AM
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Hmm, information I can't ever use ...
... Even so ... it was filled with a warm kind of humour. I did enjoy it.
posted by
lovelyone
on August 6, 2006 at 10:10 PM
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Temple
Of course his barracks were spotless. You might want to try the CO's style make him give you 50 push-ups. Remember, technically you are a civilian and in case nobody has told you: Civilians outrank all rank.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 5, 2006 at 6:54 AM
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I KNOW, right? I get the Marine that's a disaster in organization...
Yay me! His barracks' room was immaculate, of course. It KILLS me.
posted by
Temple
on August 5, 2006 at 6:46 AM
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LOL Temple
HOW did you get a Marine that is a slob? Carl is anal about his uniforms, etc... I tend to be the disorganized one! My prayers are with both of you as well as my thanks for your service.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 5, 2006 at 6:29 AM
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Your post is very cute, although we have different models, a little anyway.
With quite a few stumbles and very long, detailed shopping lists (sometimes coupled with calls to me while at the store), my husband actually does most of the shopping. He's getting quite good at it now that I manage the money and want the receipt.
I will miss the commissary when he gets out of the Marines, man that helps the shopping bills. But, I do have to drag him away from food, and he occasionally comes home with crap -- and it takes him forever (because I know he's telling himself, "nope, it's not on the list... nope, can't have that..." but he has to look at everything..). He doesn't know anything about home repair or much about cars, and comes to me -- who grew up around cars -- to check his car out. We don't have kids, but if we did, #3 will be a dead ringer. He forgets EVERYTHING, loses everything, breaks everything, and wonders why I won't let him borrow my stuff. I'm learning about the stupid stuff (there was a good example in a movie when a man did that and he jumped and said, "SEE!! SEE!! THAT's what I mean...he just meant it another way! It was too cute. I am now officially a "fan" of Ultimate Fighting Championship and he's learned more than he wanted to about General Hospital and CNN and all things political/legal. We have totally opposite views in TV, I pretty much hate it and mute it... he's mesmerized by the commercials. The rest I said in my post.. we're working out roles now. Being married to a Marine can make that interesting! lol... Our latest battle is laundry. I don't mind doing it, but if he won't keep it neat when I put it away or it ends up on the floor, I just pile it in the corner and the cats sleep on it. I said, if you want it washed it better be in the basket. A few days in stinky camis and PT gear will fix that. He said, I know you're right, but he always says I have to "break" him of bad habits. At least he's willing! Bottom line is he is crazy in love with me, and me with him, and we have to just find a way around the bumps -- big and small. You're right, that's why I said humor is essential, because then it really can be funny. How can he field strip an M-16 in 30-seconds but forget directions, keys, his wallet, his toothbrush when he's in the field... lol... I said, if you can learn to get ready for two tours in Iraq, you can learn this! I had no idea how funny men could be. I had the metro-sexual types always... you know, clean, very different. But, I picked the right one to marry. Now that I've written a post in your comments, one last thing. About your last post, if you'd like to email me from my member profile, I have some information that you may or may not find helpful. Best to you and your hubby.
posted by
Temple
on August 5, 2006 at 6:22 AM
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LOL Blackpearl
Mademoiselle already said she would never tolerate such behavior! Of course I suspect at 19 most of us felt that way. Now that I have seen 19 pass twice these are things that don't bother me in the least. Age does bring patience!!!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 7:51 PM
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bel,
These are great.... I really like the one about the warm butt and cold feet. You should write a book or something. These are hilarious. I've said a few times that you and
Mademoiselle should collaborate on a project... something like a mending the generation gap sort of thing. You both have such humor in your posts. Thanks for the laugh. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on August 4, 2006 at 7:43 PM
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LOL Cosy
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 9:43 AM
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bel
if only I had read this three years ago...lol. Good stuff
posted by
cosy
on August 4, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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bel
if only I had read this three years ago...lol. Good stuff
posted by
cosy
on August 4, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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LOL Darkke
Seriously, why get mad. Carl doesn't even know his own address. He says he doesn't need to memorize something that he can pull out his drivers liscence and look up. He is awful with dates and while he tries he usually misses something. I remind him of certain dates like his dad's birthday, the kids, etc... getting mad over something that has no intended malice is silly. BUT he always feels horrible when he does and it works to my advantage LOL!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 3, 2006 at 6:01 PM
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Oh my Blanche
Did anyone ever mention to him that he can change the channel with the buttons on the TV? What is it with men and the remote???
posted by
bel_1965
on August 3, 2006 at 5:57 PM
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Bel, lol, I hope to get to try out your advice sometime
If I tried removing the batteries from the remote, I think I would have a war on my hands, because MG is all OVER the remote situation. We have about 12, and he switches batteries constnatly. In fact, the other day, he got tired of my nearsightedness in not being to read the small buttons and he bought a remote the size of a piece of paper, it's huge, I could change channels with my toes. You gotta love his resourcefulness.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 3, 2006 at 4:47 PM
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I like the one about birthdays and aniversaries especially...best use of guilt and all that.
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on August 2, 2006 at 7:08 AM
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Hahaha to Nan's comment....ain't that the truth!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on August 1, 2006 at 9:43 AM
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I agree Nana!!!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 1, 2006 at 9:41 AM
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LOL Rcky
Carl and I pretty well have an agreement on TV. We wach have favorite shows but he watches more TV than I do. So, as long as it's not wrestling night, I get first choice.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 1, 2006 at 9:41 AM
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LOL Rcky
Carl and I pretty well have an agreement on TV. We wach have favorite shows but he watches more TV than I do. So, as long as it's not wrestling night, I get first choice.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 1, 2006 at 9:40 AM
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Bel
this is cute- and I also agree with RckyMtn about the cooking part- good cooking goes a LONG way in a marriage!
posted by
Nanaroo
on August 1, 2006 at 9:38 AM
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What a great post Bel.... so funny and true! LOL I am happy to say
I have been married to my wonderful husband and best friend for 18 years. He allows me to get away with stuff because I love to cook and he loves to eat...that gets me some extra time with the remote! LOL It is so good to see others as happy as us. 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on August 1, 2006 at 9:32 AM
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Thanks Passion!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 1, 2006 at 9:25 AM
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What a great post! Such wise advice!
posted by
Passionflower
on August 1, 2006 at 9:24 AM
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Mademoiselle
Our most recent newlywed is Temple. Seriously, the behavior is not that bad and in the scheme of things can be pretty comical.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 1, 2006 at 9:21 AM
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Who got hitched?
No way I would accept any of that vile behavior, though. I'd rather die an "old maid".
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes.
That way, you'll be a mile away from them ... and you'll have their shoes."
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 1, 2006 at 9:16 AM
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Thanks Afzal
I think sometimes we take the little things much to seriously in our relationships. A bit of humor and understanding makes things much better.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 1, 2006 at 8:57 AM
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Good Post.
posted by
afzal50
on August 1, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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