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Thanks, mariss. It appears you wholeheartedly agree! 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 17, 2013 at 10:02 AM
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Outstanding!!
posted by
mariss9
on February 17, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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Thanks, lion. I think it's good from time to time for us "oldsters" to pass along as much info as possible to these "youngsters." I think he understood where I was coming from . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 15, 2013 at 5:15 AM
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Thanks, Collene. I'm not sure if I would classify myself as "brilliant," but I'll take the compliment! I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day as well! 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 15, 2013 at 5:14 AM
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Re: Re: Re: thank you for the wishes, actually every day here is Valentine's day
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Kabu. Yeah, we try . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 15, 2013 at 5:12 AM
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That is very good advice
posted by
lionreign
on February 15, 2013 at 4:09 AM
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That is a lovely tale, I hope he learned from you! You sound like a brilliant hubby!! 
I hope you and your lovely caring wife has a wonderful day.
posted by
Collene
on February 14, 2013 at 1:49 PM
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Re: Re: thank you for the wishes, actually every day here is Valentine's day
you two are so sweet.
posted by
Kabu
on February 14, 2013 at 1:46 PM
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Re: JimmyA
I had a feeling, Wiley, that even though you're also a fellow hockey fan, that you would have seen my side on this, and would have done the same thing! A powerful thing this emotion called love . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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Well, thankfully, adnohr, is wasn't a playoff game, but a very exciting game nonetheless, and a difficult one to leave! But, as a dedicated husband, ya gotta do what ya gotta do . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:23 AM
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Thanks, Utah. And I will miss yours as well. Is there any breech in protocol for one guy to wish another guy a Happy Valentine's Day anyway?
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:22 AM
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Re: thank you for the wishes, actually every day here is Valentine's day
Thanks, Kabu. However, I don't think my wife felt quite that low! She was mad at herself for ruining my afternoon, and equally mad at herself for locking her keys in the car in the first place. It didn't matter though. She knew her knight in shining armor would ride up on his white horse to save the day . . . ! 
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:20 AM
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It was rather difficult, FSI. I know some husbands who, if faced with a similar situation, would have probably told their wives "You're just going to have to wait until my game is over!" And in this case, that would have been quite a long time, seeing how this particular game went all the way to a shoot-out! But I could never have done that to my wife . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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I'm sure we do, lustor, as a part of our AAA coverage. But I'm guessing, as far as my wife was concerned, that it was just a little easier, and probably a little less embarrassing, to simply call me and have me bring her her spare set!
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:14 AM
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Are you sure, Naut? Toronto is an "up and coming club" right now, but I think my Rangers can handle 'em! However, I know what you mean . . . I hate to see my Rangers beaten soundly by any team!
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:12 AM
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Re: Right choice...:) Such a sweet and romantic story!
Thanks, Katray. Yeah, I think we're both lucky too! And if I had to do it over again, it would still have left my hockey game to do whatever my wife needed me to do . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:09 AM
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Thanks, sam. Yeah, I was angry, but I also knew that making the situation worse would accomplish nothing ( she didn't lock her keys in the car on purpose! ). I believe the lesson sank in nicely for my niece's husband . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on February 14, 2013 at 7:07 AM
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JimmyA
I totally agree, love conquers all.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 13, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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Wouldn't work here. I turn the phone off during hockey games.
posted by
adnohr
on February 13, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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I am going to miss these posts of yours.
posted by
UtahJay
on February 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM
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thank you for the wishes, actually every day here is Valentine's day
which is wonderful. I am sure your wife felt like I would ...lower than the lowest, slime on the ground because she loves you too and knew she was ruining your well earned afternoon, but she of course called you. Her Rock who never lets her down. Yes a very happy marriage.
posted by
Kabu
on February 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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A powerful post I find this to be. As a hockey fan, I know how difficult it is to go away from the television...
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 13, 2013 at 10:33 AM
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very nice answer to your niece's hubby, but I am curious you dont have road side assistance?
posted by
Lanetay
on February 13, 2013 at 8:26 AM
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Jimmy
Of course it was the right choice!!! But if something similar should happen the next time the Rangers play the Leafs, you'll have no problems leaving! You wouldn't want to watch them getting beaten rather badly...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 13, 2013 at 7:43 AM
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Right choice...:) Such a sweet and romantic story!
Your wife is lucky and so are you. Happy Valentine's Day to you both! 
posted by
Katray2
on February 13, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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You did the right thing! And, I believe it all happened so that you would have a story to tell to help someone else out as it turned out to be in this post! I think it was fine to be angry but it's more important not to abase another person as you did, too! All in all it is a good lesson for anyone! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 13, 2013 at 7:11 AM
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