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JamesRK
I'm in the process of scanning over a hundred years worth of photos to disk. This morning I came across a drawing of my bride of forty-three years. It was signed by Billy E. Burgess and dated 1963. I didn't recall the drawing being made, so I asked who is Billy E. Burgess. She looked at the drawing and said "Oh, that was one of those "Beach Artists" at Myrtle Beach.

Me: "Well, the boy does good work."
Her: "Yeah, but I don't think it looks like me, do you?
Me: Yeah, you were really pretty back then.

She didn't say anything, but gave me one of those "I'm going to kill you" looks. I knew right away that she didn't hear what I meant to say.

Me: "I didn't mean you're not pretty now. I just meant you were a lot younger then."
Her: Just a stare.
Me: "I didn't mean you're all that old. I just meant you were younger in 1963."
Her: Just a stare.
Me: "Old is good."
Her: "Why don't you just shut up? Everything you say just makes it worse."

Lesson learned: From now on when I want to complement the wife, I think I'll just exercise my right to remain silent.
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  • mateomasfeo
    quote:Originally posted by JamesRK
    I'm in the process of scanning over a hundred years worth of photos to disk. This morning I came across a drawing of my bride of forty-three years. It was signed by Billy E. Burgess and dated 1963. I didn't recall the drawing being made, so I asked who is Billy E. Burgess. She looked at the drawing and said "Oh, that was one of those "Beach Artists" at Myrtle Beach.

    Me: "Well, the boy does good work."
    Her: "Yeah, but I don't think it looks like me, do you?
    Me: Yeah, you were really pretty back then.

    She didn't say anything, but gave me one of those "I'm going to kill you" looks. I knew right away that she didn't hear what I meant to say.

    Me: "I didn't mean you're not pretty now. I just meant you were a lot younger then."
    Her: Just a stare.
    Me: "I didn't mean you're all that old. I just meant you were younger in 1963."
    Her: Just a stare.
    Me: "Old is good."
    Her: "Why don't you just shut up? Everything you say just makes it worse."

    Lesson learned: From now on when I want to complement the wife, I think I'll just exercise my right to remain silent.



    I never talk to my wife without my lawyer...
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  • dcon12
    Just do better with the next one, I always do. Don
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  • guntech59
    So....what does your foot taste like!!??[:D]
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  • D1
    So, do you have the couch all pulled out and ready for tonite?
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  • Permanently deleted user
    [:D][:D][:D]
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  • Permanently deleted user
    James...


    I think you have a whole lot of butt kissing to do, along with a whole bunch of gifts to get to even get close to being forgiven...*LOL
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  • JamesRK
    quote:Originally posted by mateomasfeo
    I never talk to my wife without my lawyer...

    I don't think a lawyer could have gotten me out of this one. Now that I think about it, even in hindsight, I was doomed as soon as she said "Yeah, but I don't think it looks like me, do you?

    The only realistic chance I had was to drop the subject as soon as she told me who Billy E. Burgess was. Unfortunately I didn't see that at the time.
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  • jimdeere
    Mr. RK, if you wife is like mine, she will bring the conversation up 5 years from now and repeat it word for word. [:D]
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  • sarge_3ad
    Don't feel like the Lone Ranger there James. I did something similar the other night by slip of the tongue, and it was pretty quiet for a while around the house, even after I apologized. Sometimes you just can't win.
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  • fishkiller41
    RK;
    Cook dinner,serve dinner, rub feet,kiss butt,do dishes, then beg 4/givness.....U'll be arrite...[B)]


    Jeff
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  • pickenup
    When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. [;)][:D][:D]

    Flowers..........flowers are always nice.
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  • dheffley
    Was nice knowing you James. Please ask her (in your last words) to post where the funeral will be held so Sandy and I can send flowers.[}:)]
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  • AZEX
    My wife says "You ruin every tender moment." and shuffles off to watch some crap on Lifetime.

    D.
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  • tazzer
    AHHH what you should have said was yes dear it looks like you
    just as fine then as you are now [:D][:D][:D]
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  • Zebra
    Hide the guns and frying pans James!
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  • GUNFUNCO
    It's kind of like the old joke about the "Freudian slip"


    The other night I was just sitting at the dining room table and what I meant to say was "Would you please pass the mashed potatoes?'

    Instead I made a little "Freudian Slip" and said..

    "You wicked bitch, you've ruined my life!"
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  • pickenup
    quote:Originally posted by GUNFUNCO
    It's kind of like the old joke about the "Freudian slip"


    The other night I was just sitting at the dining room table and what I meant to say was "Would you please pass the mashed potatoes?'

    Instead I made a little "Freudian Slip" and said..

    "You wicked bitch, you've ruined my life!"

    [:D][:D]
    So.......did you get the potatoes?
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  • Nwcid
    The funny thing is that in my house the roles are reversed. I say lots of obnoxious things because that is what I do. My GF says something that comes out wrong and doesn't know when to quit.



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  • He Dog
    James I think you should just forgive her. It would help if she bought you flowers. Never say you are sorry, it is a sign of weakness that will be exploited.
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  • GUNFUNCO
    Did I get the potatoes?

    Yup and the meatloaf too....and 2nd degree burns![:D]
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  • gearheaddad
    You THINK you're in trouble.............
    Flowers and dinner out, possibly some jewelry might be your only hope!!
    Good luck!!
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  • 11b6r
    Jaaames- flowers, jewlry, and can you please leave me your guns in your will? [:p] Me, I have bought the new mouthwash that also treats for athlete's foot- have foot in mouth so much, thought could kill 2 birds with one stone.
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  • GuvamintCheese
    James, Im seeing Jack and Rose in the movie TITANIC......[:D]
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  • mond
    quote:Originally posted by He Dog
    James I think you should just forgive her. It would help if she bought you flowers. Never say you are sorry, it is a sign of weakness that will be exploited.


    x2 [;)]
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  • tobefree
    OK Dammit.... post the pic this is a hottiesrus site you know!!!
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  • Laredo Lefty
    James...... Can you spell Diamond Ring [:)][:)]
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