Spouse decided that our bed had to have our regular pillows. And a pair of pillows in cases that matched the duvet. AND two pillows that matched the color of the drapes and had ruffles around the seams. And another one, contrasting, just because. I asked for no more than the ones we sleep on. Nope. I asked really nicely. Nope. Maybe just ONE extra pillow? Nope. Mind, by the time they’re all moved off the bed onto the floor, there’s no place to walk. I started putting them into the other room when I went to bed. Boy did THAT cause a ruckus. But in the end, she agreed that we could decorate the bed I don’t sleep in. Works for me. She’s still occasionally pissed about it though, years later. And so am I…
When i was much younger, sleeping over a relatives whose bed was made to a level I felt I likely couldn’t recreate so I’d sleep on top of the sheets. It was cold and I wasn’t comfortable. But I’d feel guilty if i made work for others.
The last motel I stayed at (not a high end name either) the room was maybe 10’ X 12’ with a queen bed, and there were so many pillows on the bed I had to give up the only chair to pile them on!
they are empty nesters . I guarantee there is a spare bedroom he could claim for himself. that would spike Opal’s guns in this little war that she started. they may even decide that they like it that way.
We hung the comforter on the blanket rack and bought a bedspread at Walmart so the dog could lie on the bed too. Someday the bedroom will look formal, but for now it’s livable.
i would never buy anything that i couldn’t enjoy using if i would have to take a lot of precautions first. that’s just not practical. what about all the dust that blows are and falls on top of it from your furnace, or ceiling fan.
this reminds me of my wife….we have a corner of the living room where we keep blankets folded up nicely to use on cold winter nights…after I use one and head to bed, it must be folded up at the corners PERFECTLY…or else she will re-fold it after I go upstairs…I try to be helpful and fold it myself, but I never do it good enough…I need to just forget it and don’t even try to fold it
allen@home over 3 years ago
I’ll just go lie down on the couch Opal. Less pain in the butt.
Rodeo Boy over 3 years ago
Remember when we used to put plastic over a sofa to protect it? That was crazy!
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Spouse decided that our bed had to have our regular pillows. And a pair of pillows in cases that matched the duvet. AND two pillows that matched the color of the drapes and had ruffles around the seams. And another one, contrasting, just because. I asked for no more than the ones we sleep on. Nope. I asked really nicely. Nope. Maybe just ONE extra pillow? Nope. Mind, by the time they’re all moved off the bed onto the floor, there’s no place to walk. I started putting them into the other room when I went to bed. Boy did THAT cause a ruckus. But in the end, she agreed that we could decorate the bed I don’t sleep in. Works for me. She’s still occasionally pissed about it though, years later. And so am I…
Straker UFO over 3 years ago
After all that he WOULD need a nap
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
Silk pajamas? Is Opal looking for a romantic evening?
Breadboard over 3 years ago
So Opal are you the one in charge of this museum ?
syzygy47 over 3 years ago
When i was much younger, sleeping over a relatives whose bed was made to a level I felt I likely couldn’t recreate so I’d sleep on top of the sheets. It was cold and I wasn’t comfortable. But I’d feel guilty if i made work for others.
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
Wow! My first girlfriend was ocd just like Opal, so didn’t last long, several girlfriends later I finally found the girl I loved and married her.
She sort of has that house proud attitude and causes some friction but she is so beautiful and is the love of my life so I’m good!
iggyman over 3 years ago
How about Roscoe and Muffin?
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 3 years ago
“And possibly put on a little light jazz”.
UmmeMoosa over 3 years ago
Earl, that’s what you call a ‘Trophy Bed’.
Classyladyor over 3 years ago
I agree with Opal. I like my bed to look nice. You take all the pillows off at night and stack them up. Sleep on the regular plain pillows.
Otto Knowbetter over 3 years ago
And when you take a shower, don’t use the good towels.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Now it’s gone from a discomforter into a pain in the backside!
westcarleton over 3 years ago
Was in the home of a high-up military guy once; they actually had a velvet rope restricting access to the living room. Everything was white.
Thechildinme over 3 years ago
The last motel I stayed at (not a high end name either) the room was maybe 10’ X 12’ with a queen bed, and there were so many pillows on the bed I had to give up the only chair to pile them on!
ForrestOverin over 3 years ago
Where’s the clear plastic slip-cover, Opal?
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 3 years ago
Long version of same thing.
joegeethree over 3 years ago
Bed is for sleeping and the sofa is for napping in my house.
amanbe3 over 3 years ago
Pajamas??? I haven’t had on jammies since I was sick in a Naval hospital with pneumonia back in 1962.
Redd Panda over 3 years ago
Have two beds, one just for show, the other for naps.
jpayne4040 over 3 years ago
The things love makes you put up with…
DavidWilliams1 over 3 years ago
Motels often have lampshades with the plastic packaging still on. I take it off.
I'll fly away over 3 years ago
Can you say “high maintenance”? Hoo, boy.
ANIMAL over 3 years ago
She won’t be happy ‘til he’s taking a DIRT nap……
iggyman over 3 years ago
The real bed is the Murphy bed behind the door!
cubswin2016 over 3 years ago
It is time to get a new bed.
BearsDown Premium Member over 3 years ago
I refuse to live in a museum, a house being kept solely for other people to enjoy.
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 3 years ago
Who wants to do all that work when they need a nap?
timinwsac Premium Member over 3 years ago
I find it hard to believe that Earl owns a pair of silk pajamas.
DawnQuinn1 over 3 years ago
Opal is the pain in the butt.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Oy! Nevermind! I’ll just nap on the glider on the porch!
trainnut1956 over 3 years ago
Earl, as soon as Opal leaves the room, throw the cat and the dog onto the bed. That’ll fix it.
Snolep over 3 years ago
One advantage of the virus is no one ever comes into the house so the only spot I need to keep relatively neat is the area that shows on zoom.
Saddenedby Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’d laugh all the way to taking a nap on the bed having done none of those things – just me
caring55 over 3 years ago
they are empty nesters . I guarantee there is a spare bedroom he could claim for himself. that would spike Opal’s guns in this little war that she started. they may even decide that they like it that way.
ms-ss over 3 years ago
We hung the comforter on the blanket rack and bought a bedspread at Walmart so the dog could lie on the bed too. Someday the bedroom will look formal, but for now it’s livable.
KEA over 3 years ago
Who is going to see it?
kab2rb over 3 years ago
Hey Opal, men do not want to wear silk PJ’s. You are asking too much.
jski14 over 3 years ago
I’m just happy to see that Earl and Opal know the difference between “lie” and “lay.”
kathleenhicks62 over 3 years ago
Simple rules for a simple man! LOL!!!
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Why are there 30 or 40 pillows that have to be removed first?
dv over 3 years ago
Do you hear that? I think I hear the 1940’s are calling, asking for their hideous comforter set back.
stamps over 3 years ago
I’ll bet Roscoe is going to have a thing or two to say about that.
j.l.farmer over 3 years ago
i would never buy anything that i couldn’t enjoy using if i would have to take a lot of precautions first. that’s just not practical. what about all the dust that blows are and falls on top of it from your furnace, or ceiling fan.
ex window inspector over 3 years ago
this reminds me of my wife….we have a corner of the living room where we keep blankets folded up nicely to use on cold winter nights…after I use one and head to bed, it must be folded up at the corners PERFECTLY…or else she will re-fold it after I go upstairs…I try to be helpful and fold it myself, but I never do it good enough…I need to just forget it and don’t even try to fold it
The Fly Hunter over 3 years ago
I’m sooooo glad that my wife is nothing like that!
scottsafriendofgod about 1 year ago
I want to see Rosco and Muffin sleep all over itIt would serve Opal right for loving things more than Earl.