I’ve been doing it wrong all these decades; I thought window-washing was MY job, and my husband’s position is strictly advisory- advising me where I left streaks…
My spouse likes to introduce unpopular tasks using the royal “we”. As in, we need to scrub down all the patio furniture. My first response, I’ve learned over the years, is to decipher which “we” is being referenced. Is it “we, us”, “we, she” or “we, me”? It took me awhile to figure out why I was by myself most of the time.
I had a good laugh this spring. Answered the door and there were two little boys about 8 years old or so with a bucket and some rags. “Noticed your window is dirty, would you like us to wash it?” The window in question was the big picture window in the living room!
If they aren’t washed in a month, I will hire someone so you don’t have to do it. However, you will have to give up something to make up for the lost funds since we are retired on a fixed income and it’s your job. I tend to the inside on a daily basis, including meals three times a day. Windows are once or twice a year.
ꜝ about 1 year ago
it’s the thought that counts ㋡
allen@home about 1 year ago
Well, Opal did say time to think about washing the windows. And you did so you’re covered.
C about 1 year ago
Brought to you by the gender claiming to have better communication skills
Joseph comicinthestrip about 1 year ago
If he continues to use such logic, he shan’t live long enough to use it amore! Why? The Mrs. will notice.
carlsonbob about 1 year ago
He did what he was told. He thought about it.
ArcticFox Premium Member about 1 year ago
Mark my words, Earl……it ain’t over.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 1 year ago
And thinking ain’t easy for Earl either!!
GoPickled Premium Member about 1 year ago
Opal: Guess I will be thinking about cooking diner tonight…
laughingkitty about 1 year ago
When it comes to washing windows, Earl has me beat. I haven’t even reached the thinking phase yet.
Tenax about 1 year ago
My thoughts exactly.
rasputin's horoscope about 1 year ago
I’ve been doing it wrong all these decades; I thought window-washing was MY job, and my husband’s position is strictly advisory- advising me where I left streaks…
jagedlo about 1 year ago
Should have stayed asleep, Roscoe!
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 1 year ago
Great thing about having a stroke or dementia, you forgot what they told you, and they understand.
mrwiskers about 1 year ago
My spouse likes to introduce unpopular tasks using the royal “we”. As in, we need to scrub down all the patio furniture. My first response, I’ve learned over the years, is to decipher which “we” is being referenced. Is it “we, us”, “we, she” or “we, me”? It took me awhile to figure out why I was by myself most of the time.
flemmingo about 1 year ago
When my wife says think, it means we’re going to do it, whatever that is.
sandpiper about 1 year ago
Earl operates off the words not the intent. Safer that way.
Detroit Dan about 1 year ago
We had to do that every Fall with our storm windows, using vinegar and newspapers…
Chris about 1 year ago
she may want to reword that better… cause I can think of all sorts of stuff and still get a whole lot of nothing getting done with it. ;)
ANIMAL about 1 year ago
I get tired just THINKIN’ about it..!!!!
Searsportguy about 1 year ago
I thought about it. Then pondered a nap!
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
Better to think things through before acting on them
Diat60 about 1 year ago
I had a good laugh this spring. Answered the door and there were two little boys about 8 years old or so with a bucket and some rags. “Noticed your window is dirty, would you like us to wash it?” The window in question was the big picture window in the living room!
monya_43 about 1 year ago
Earl now has the situation under control. Now to work on the procrastination process.
timzsixty9 about 1 year ago
it’s the THOUGHT that counts!
ladykat about 1 year ago
Well, Earl did think about it.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Roscoe is thinking…She’ll be back…….
Moonkey Premium Member about 1 year ago
If they aren’t washed in a month, I will hire someone so you don’t have to do it. However, you will have to give up something to make up for the lost funds since we are retired on a fixed income and it’s your job. I tend to the inside on a daily basis, including meals three times a day. Windows are once or twice a year.
Norris66 about 1 year ago
So far I’ve done the Kitchen Window and the Two the AC’s are in. ;>)
zeexenon about 1 year ago
What, no ladder?
w16521 about 1 year ago
Love the “huh?” look of Roscoe.
SchipLvr about 1 year ago
Women! You do what they ask you to do and they’re still not satisfied.