For All Golfers

[peter026]

Growing Old

It's 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 Jim. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife,

Peggy.

When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Peggy 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 club 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

either. 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 several 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 tact 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 Peggy. 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, Jim

EDITOR'S NOTE:

Jim died suddenly on May 27 of a perforated rectum. The police report

says he was found with a Calloway extra long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver

II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip

showing and a sledge hammer laying nearby.

His wife Peggy was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury

took only 15 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defence that

Jim somehow, without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.

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[Rikos]

Thats quality!!!

[sparkystav]

Hilarious, Don't think my missus would agree though. LOL

Stav

[janey]

Classic