> Bob's Story...
>
> It is important for men to remember that, as
> women grow older, it
> becomes harder for them to maintain the same
> quality of housekeeping as when
> they were younger. When you notice this, try
> not to yell at them. Some are
> oversensitive, and there's nothing worse
> than an oversensitive woman.
>
> My name is Bob. Let me relate how I handled
> the situation with my
> wife, Debbie. When I took "early retirement"
> last year, it became necessary
> for Debbie to get a full-time job along with
> her part- time job, both for
> extra income and for the health benefits
> that we needed. Shortly after she
> started working, I noticed she was beginning
> to show her age. I usually get
> home from the golf course about the same
> time she gets home from work.
>
> Although she knows how hungry I am, she
> almost always says she has
> to rest for half an hour or so before she
> starts dinner. I don't yell at
> her.. Instead, I tell her to take her time
> and just wake me when she gets
> dinner on the table. I generally have lunch
> in the Men's Grill at the club
> so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready
> for some home cooked grub when I
> hit that door.
>
> She used to do the dishes as soon as we
> finished eating. But now
> it's not unusual for them to sit on the
> table for s everal hours after
> dinner.. I do what I can by diplomatically
> reminding her several times each
> evening that they won't clean themselves. I
> know she really appreciates
> this, as it does seem to motivate her to get
> them done before she goes to
> bed.
>
> Another symptom of aging is complaining, I
> think. For example she
> will say that it is difficult for her to
> find time to pay the monthly bills
> during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take
> 'em for better or worse, so I just
> smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to
> stretch it out over two or
> even three days. That way she won't have to
> rush so much. I also remind her
> that missing lunch completely now and then
> wouldn't hurt her any (if you
> know what I mean). I like to think that is
> one of my strong points.
>
> When doing simple jobs, she seems to think
> she needs more rest
> periods. She had to take a break when she
> was only half finished mowing the
> yard.
>
> I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man.
> I tell her to fix herself
> a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed
> lemonade and just sit for a
> while. And, as long as she is making one
> for herself, she may as well make
> one for me too.
>
> I know that I probably look like a saint in
> the way I support
> Debbie. I'm not saying that showing this
> much consideration is easy. Many
> men will find it difficult. Some will find
> it impossible! Nobody knows
> better than I do how frustrating women get
> as they get older. However, guys,
> even if you just use a little more tact and
> less criticism of your aging
> wife because of this article, I will
> consider that writing it was well
> worthwhile.
>
> After all, we are put on this earth to help
> each other.....
>
> Signed,
>
> Bob
>
>
> EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob died suddenly on May
> 27th. The police report says
> that he was found with a Calloway extra long
> 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II
> golf club rammed up his butt, with only 2
> inches of grip showing. His wife
> Debbie was arrested and charged with murder;
> however, the all-woman jury
> found her Not Guilty, accepting her defense
> that he accidentally sat down on
> it. (Go figure!)
>
>
>
> It is important for men to remember that, as
> women grow older, it
> becomes harder for them to maintain the same
> quality of housekeeping as when
> they were younger. When you notice this, try
> not to yell at them. Some are
> oversensitive, and there's nothing worse
> than an oversensitive woman.
>
> My name is Bob. Let me relate how I handled
> the situation with my
> wife, Debbie. When I took "early retirement"
> last year, it became necessary
> for Debbie to get a full-time job along with
> her part- time job, both for
> extra income and for the health benefits
> that we needed. Shortly after she
> started working, I noticed she was beginning
> to show her age. I usually get
> home from the golf course about the same
> time she gets home from work.
>
> Although she knows how hungry I am, she
> almost always says she has
> to rest for half an hour or so before she
> starts dinner. I don't yell at
> her.. Instead, I tell her to take her time
> and just wake me when she gets
> dinner on the table. I generally have lunch
> in the Men's Grill at the club
> so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready
> for some home cooked grub when I
> hit that door.
>
> She used to do the dishes as soon as we
> finished eating. But now
> it's not unusual for them to sit on the
> table for s everal hours after
> dinner.. I do what I can by diplomatically
> reminding her several times each
> evening that they won't clean themselves. I
> know she really appreciates
> this, as it does seem to motivate her to get
> them done before she goes to
> bed.
>
> Another symptom of aging is complaining, I
> think. For example she
> will say that it is difficult for her to
> find time to pay the monthly bills
> during her lunch hour. But, boys, we take
> 'em for better or worse, so I just
> smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to
> stretch it out over two or
> even three days. That way she won't have to
> rush so much. I also remind her
> that missing lunch completely now and then
> wouldn't hurt her any (if you
> know what I mean). I like to think that is
> one of my strong points.
>
> When doing simple jobs, she seems to think
> she needs more rest
> periods. She had to take a break when she
> was only half finished mowing the
> yard.
>
> I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man.
> I tell her to fix herself
> a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed
> lemonade and just sit for a
> while. And, as long as she is making one
> for herself, she may as well make
> one for me too.
>
> I know that I probably look like a saint in
> the way I support
> Debbie. I'm not saying that showing this
> much consideration is easy. Many
> men will find it difficult. Some will find
> it impossible! Nobody knows
> better than I do how frustrating women get
> as they get older. However, guys,
> even if you just use a little more tact and
> less criticism of your aging
> wife because of this article, I will
> consider that writing it was well
> worthwhile.
>
> After all, we are put on this earth to help
> each other.....
>
> Signed,
>
> Bob
>
>
> EDITOR'S NOTE: Bob died suddenly on May
> 27th. The police report says
> that he was found with a Calloway extra long
> 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II
> golf club rammed up his butt, with only 2
> inches of grip showing. His wife
> Debbie was arrested and charged with murder;
> however, the all-woman jury
> found her Not Guilty, accepting her defense
> that he accidentally sat down on
> it. (Go figure!)
>
>
