Favorite time of year..here's why.....
04-13-2011, 12:53 PM
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I was sitting here thinking about all the answers and I turned it around in my head and wondered what my DH would do if I was "gone". We spend a lot of time together as a married couple and as best friend.
Poker, golfing, visiting family in the Midwest, more poker and golfing. Might take up fishing again. Watching the shows on TV that he likes and I don't. Lots of sports. He'd miss me but he would have lots to do.
So, I feel no guilt in knowing I would attend lots of retreats, travel, and quilt as much as I like. Building my stash up too.
Poker, golfing, visiting family in the Midwest, more poker and golfing. Might take up fishing again. Watching the shows on TV that he likes and I don't. Lots of sports. He'd miss me but he would have lots to do.
So, I feel no guilt in knowing I would attend lots of retreats, travel, and quilt as much as I like. Building my stash up too.
04-13-2011, 02:58 PM
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My husband is home alot, he doesn't mind if I go upstairs to my quilting room. However, it seems as soon as I do, within minutes there is some problem that he wants me for. I love when he has to go somewhere for a while.
This is my favorite time of year, because our quilt show are going on and just love to get inspired.
This is my favorite time of year, because our quilt show are going on and just love to get inspired.
04-13-2011, 03:20 PM
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Sounds like my days are numbered.......though I thought I had accomplished a real "coo" in marrying a guy 2 years younger than me........I retired early, so am enjoying my days to myself....he's got another 2 and a half years to go.....I guess I'd better sew, sew sew! My guy though will be watching home shows or DIY all the day long....he doesn't watch the news as he says it is all bad news.......still I've had a taste of this on the weekends and it drives me nuts! Still, I'm better off than most.
04-13-2011, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by debbieumphress
So glad others feel the same. I am a people person and love to be in the middle of a group but I need my "down" time. LOL. I saw a sign once that said "My husband retired, Someone save me". Sounds appropriate.
I am actually looking forward to my skull base surgery on the 27th of this month. I will have a week or so in the hospital to watch tv and rest. Won't be able to see well enough to read for a few days. I have double vision when I come out. Guess that happens when there are so many hands in my head. LOL. No cooking, no cleaning, no nothing. Wahooooooooooo. ♥♥♥
I am actually looking forward to my skull base surgery on the 27th of this month. I will have a week or so in the hospital to watch tv and rest. Won't be able to see well enough to read for a few days. I have double vision when I come out. Guess that happens when there are so many hands in my head. LOL. No cooking, no cleaning, no nothing. Wahooooooooooo. ♥♥♥
04-13-2011, 04:43 PM
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my BF still drives a truck and is gone an average of 5 days per load on a dedicated run, so I have the best of both, he's gone and I get my time and then home we are together. I do get testy when he is home for a week or more at a time. Plus he loves to cook so I have to be careful when he is gone to eat light or end up gaining alot of weight when he is home!
04-13-2011, 04:56 PM
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I totally understand about having your alone time and not wanting hubby under foot all the time. What I was thinking was the poor person that has lost their husband all they have is quiet in the house. What they would give to have that husband under foot again. I feel sad for them and wish they could have .... I am not sure what I wish they could have. I just feel blessed that I have my hubby who is sitting opposite me now sound to sleep watching Fox News, yes he is multi talented. We have been married 43 years and I just don't know what I would do without him being under foot. Thanks for listening...
04-13-2011, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by frauhahn
Yeah-I feel your pain! Worse yet-my husband watches a news channel all day long!
Then there is the issue with sports........it's on, he's watching, then decides to go out to the garage or someplace. After 30 minutes I change the channel and he comes in..."Why did you change the channel?" :roll:
04-14-2011, 09:58 AM
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Mine goes to sleep in his chair and I change the channel and when he wakes up he wonders the same things. DOn't get me wrong, I would miss him but life goes on. YOu have the memories. Everything in this house we did together. We have worked hard remodeling and refurbishing this 1908 ranchhouse and teh acreage with it too. ALmost there. So many wonderful memories here.
Just alone time is healthy too. Total relaxation. No talking, no cooking, etc. I need a break once in a while. Especially since I am 100% disabled and I take care of everyone else all the time. I lke my alone time. ♥♥
Just alone time is healthy too. Total relaxation. No talking, no cooking, etc. I need a break once in a while. Especially since I am 100% disabled and I take care of everyone else all the time. I lke my alone time. ♥♥
04-14-2011, 10:01 AM
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I have to confess. I am the one who leaves the room with the TV on. Then when DH changes it, I come back into the room and complain because I was watching that. There are two of us and we have 3 TVs. Go figure!
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