Had a bit of luck at a blind auction while doing the business part - I think folks were too afraid with the economy as it is, to bid on a very high end item. As a result Ms $3M will have a very nice rock to wear after Christmas (8 cents on the $1 retail value). Lesson - don't be afraid to take chances.
Hey, GB this certainly sounds like congrats are in order! Will Ms $3M be the new Mrs. GB soon? If so, I'm open to taking a chance on a little Laotian who you so graciously don't mention anymore! I'm a trooper, aren't I. Btw, dump Muriel into the nearest ashtray ASAP (are ashtrays still legal?) before Ms $3M catches on to your really kinky side.
No Wii, Ms $3M will not be the next Mrs. GB. We sortd that out years ago after supporting each other through two marriages and two divorces and decided, that's enough of that Mr/Mrs thing. Perfectly good way to mess up a perfectly great relationship, so we're not going to mess this one up. The rock is way too big for a finger, would look way too out of place. It will be worn as a pendant (53.5 ctw / 15.40 grams VS1 oval cut and comes with its pedigree papers- erm, it's about the size of a quarter US/Canadian, either way you get the size) Laotion lady isn't ready to hit the sidewalk- she saw the rock. And speaking of Muriel, the atty that handled most of the trial discovery for me stopped in today, as he has recently retired to drop off a lot of old cassette tapes from the old closed files. He didn't bring Muriel back today, and I was somewhat hesitant to ask about her, but I suspect she will be back soon in my office. So you might consider her in the meantime while Laotion gal waits. Muriel has her fine points as you know,a very inexpensive date, never talks back, never gives you any grief, but is really quiet and not a great conversationalist. I suspect she could cross the border with ease. Yes, ashtrays are still legal in the US, but not allowed in my building. I may have to go out and stockpile some as an investment however, given that the upcoming US pres. will heavily tax them in the future.
Tonight I was just about to sit down to my dinner and then head to my bible study when the phone rings and it's D14 telling me she needs to sleep at my place tonight because her mother just kicked her out. I asked to speak to STBX who came to the phone and told me the whole story from her perspective as D had already given me her version. Of course, STBX had not kicked her out but in anger told her that if she didn't like it here she should find somewhere else to live. STBX admitted that she would have handled it differently if she had to do it over again. Finally I spoke to D14 again and told her that she could not stay at my place, she and her mother had to work things out together. She asked what her mother had said because "she probably twisted it" and I replied "I'm sure she did twist it, just like you twisted it when you talked to me. The bottom line is that both of you are partially right and both of you are partially wrong and unless you want to live in an angry environment you have to work something out together" Finally, D threw the phone to her mom and walked away from the convo. So, I tried to empathize with STBX as D14 is a snarky little snot lately, in fact, I spoke to D14 about her attitude last night myself. Ah, the joys of parenting a teenager. Due to the snow, I could not get to my bible study as traffic was at a stand still so I called STBX and offered to pick up D11 at gymnastics. STBX had mentioned to me that she only had four hours sleep last night and was exhausted, I didn't feel it safe to leave her to drive through the snow to pick up D11. She then thanked me for doing this and I went to do the pick up. Afterwards I dropped her at STBX's, went inside and spoke to STBX for a few minutes, said goodnight to D11 and went to D14's bedroom to say goodnight. I took her in my arms and hugged her, kissed her cheek and said "I love you, I know how hard it is to be 14, it's a bitch ain't it!" she laughed and said "it will only get worse, Dad" and I replied "no it won't, you'll soon be 15!" so it seemed all was well, hopefully STBX and D had a little makeup session but who knows. Lastly, Whatis behaved himself wonderfully at D's gymnastics. When I arrived there was this sweet little mom sitting alone and I know she kind of likes me so I said hello, chatted briefly...and went and sat somewhere else. I'm no dummy, been there done that and I ain't going back! The good thing is that six months ago Whatis would have been all over her like white on rice, like flies on....uh, you get the point. I would have been going for that validation of my manhood big time but times have changed, I don't need any problems nor do I need that validation as much. Oh, she kept looking back at me but I held my ground! I think I'm ready for the Priesthood, except I'm not Catholic. Anyway, that's the exciting world of Whatis for this snowy evening. Later Dbers.
Excellent Wii! Well done on all accounts. You're certainly getting "used to this" (like that ever really happens) and becoming a pro. As far as cooking Laotion, you don't have to, just eat it. She's a great cook. Now, as far as the priesthood, I'm sure you could convert.Might not be a bad second part of life. Think of all the knowledge you could bring to a parish having a non celebate background and actually having to deal with teenagers as a parent, finances, real jobs etc.? Only thing I'd be concerned with is you having to do a wedding ceremony , it might come out as "I now pronounce you ... ack ack (faint).
Good job, Wii! You handled the sitch perfectly --- the D14/STBX and the gymnastics mommy sitch!
My condolences on the snow on your side of Canada ---- awww! Yesterday was sunny in our parts --- still have flowers blooming in the garden --- sigh! A spot of rain today though. Oh well, it's close to paradise, but not actually the real thing.
Sorry for the cheekiness --- hee hee!
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim
Good job, Wii! You handled the sitch perfectly --- the D14/STBX and the gymnastics mommy sitch!
My condolences on the snow on your side of Canada ---- awww! Yesterday was sunny in our parts --- still have flowers blooming in the garden --- sigh! A spot of rain today though. Oh well, it's close to paradise, but not actually the real thing.
Sorry for the cheekiness --- hee hee!
Wow Being Me, only a "spot of rain"! What's that, the second time this year it wasn't pouring rain in B.C.? That must feel like Christmas come early for you...uh, excuse my cheekiness also.
What can I say, Wii, we've been lucky on the island this year.
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim
Well, Whatis had the most wonderful day! In the morning I was leaving to head out to a shopping mall to do some Xmas shopping when STBX called, she was ranting about D14 again. Apparently D14 had not been talking to her the past few days and when they began to talk again D14 pulled the old "I need to buy..." STBX went on and on about things and I was wondering to myself "WTH are you calling me for?" She finally said she just needed to vent after we agreed on the items we were willing to purchase with D14 and what we were not. After she hung up I decided to go over to STBX's house, as she was not there yet, and break the news to D14 myself. I decided that it was not fair to STBX that she is always the bearer of bad news, I'd take my turn. So I sat down with D14 and told her what we were willing to buy and what we were not. STBX came home and joined us while D14 sat and cried. Finally I went over to D and asked if I could hug her and she jumped up and put her arms around me. Afterwards STBX asked me what I was planning to do for the day and I told her I planned to have lunch with her and the girls and then accompany them to the mall for the shopping trip, STBX said "OK, that's great!" and for the first time in a long, long time I got the impression she really was happy to have my company. We drove to this huge shopping mall that I'd never been to and the drive took about one hour, the whole way STBX was talking with me, listening and initiating conversation. We all spent five hours at the mall together and had a wonderful day together, we shopped and laughed and really enjoyed each other. At one point late in the day, after telling D14 that we are only going to one more store, she says to me "this is why I hate coat shopping because you people are always rushing me!" and I said "excuse me, we've been here for almost five hours looking for a coat for you" Ahh, teenagers! After we left we drove home and STBX continued chatting the whole way home (you can't imagine the last time that ever happened!), we stopped and bought a pizza and went back to her place. We ate pizza and watched a movie together. When I left STBX and D14 were sitting on the couch hugging and D was asking mom if she would give her a massage. It was so nice to see them hugging and loving each other again. I sat hugging D11 and had tears in my eyes, our family was really showing love to one another. Yup, it was a wonderful day and I'm proud because my decision this morning made it all possible. My family needed me and I stepped up. That's what it's all about, being there for your family and I know STBX really appreciated that I was there. No matter what, family has to be number one! I'm a happy man tonight.
