sounds like you have a handle on it, now don't go being an idiot

I wish you the best. I don't have any advice to offer you what-so-ever. I love my wife, and I can't quite figure out why she loves me, but she does. For us, I see that we do better together.

It would have taken me years to figure that out.

Good for you for handling the situation appropriately. Save the 'both barrels blazing' approach if the future requires it. And the self-analysis is a great step in the healing process. Its time to be selfish.

Ian

Glad that it went ok. So many times it has not and ended with the husband in jail and the wife in absolute control of the house for several days.

I like the phrase "insurmountable opportunities," Jim.

I don't know what it means, but I like it. Heh heh

sorry I went from page 1 to 11, but my vote is for a "time in" ;)

Happiness comes from within Jim, not from your wife.
Look within yourself to be happy.

Good luck buddy, I'm rooting for you!

From the comic strip "Pogo":D

Well Monday was an interesting day. She made 4 trips between house and her new apt. Took all of her clothes, toiletries, beds, kids furniture, some of the stuff we purchased together. We discussed a few financial matters of who would pay for what. In the course of that conversation she made the comment "I've pretty much depleted my savings account." I calmly replied "That's not my problem."

I never lifted a finger...just watched the parade. She looks exhausted. I wasw sitting in the kitchen watching a small tv on the counter. She came in very sweetly and said "You know I'm going to need that TV." I feigned shock then smiled and said "Of course...I know it was a gift to you from Sadie...just let me know when you want me to unplug it." Came back an hour or so later and said I need it now. I politely unscrewed cable and unplugged it and stepped back. I think she honestly thought I was gonna carry it out for her. That seemed to annoy her.

As she was leaving I noticed she had left a mirror that went above the dresser she took. I went out and called her back inside and said "You don't want the mirror?" She said I didn't know if you wanted it or not." I said "Nah...take it. I'm going in a different direction with the bedroom." She walked out with the mirror looking totally perplexed.

Went out last night and bought a cool LCD TV for my kitchen counter. Then a buddy of mine came over and we decidied to do a Scotch tasting comparing blended and single malt varieties and compared spoons we have. A good nite. Hadda sleep on the floor tho:D

Most excellent! :D

Also from the great philosopher Pogo...

"We have met the enemy and they is us"

we need to have a pelican guys night at duellers!:D

I have been known to drive distances for just such goodness.

Same here. Though usually there is some *meow* involved...

Road Trip!

I like what you guys are planning.... Can you do it on my fall break? And are the ex-step dtrs fair game for me and Tom?

I generally flew that in:cool:

Exotic *meow*.... The best kind.

change the locks.......... now.

How about we STOP pussy footing around (pun intended) and stage a Ultimate Pelican Nite in Vegas and everyone come. We could do it around the fall break time...

You guys do what you want... But I won't be going to vegas until I'm 21. If I'm making the trip I want to be able to do it all.

Trust me, if you are over 18, we can find several ladies in Vegas who will be very glad to help you "do it all" time after time after time, or until your money runs out. :)

Oh I have no doubt about that aspect.... I know you lot will want to go bar crawling though... And I couldn't join in those festivities....

It seems you have your head on strait through this time.....which is very important so kudos to you.....I particularly love "H" LOL

And......how about posting all the pics of the ex-step daughters you have now.....oh wait, that's probably still out of line LOL sorry......

Dang! An ultimate Pelican get together... I'm in Cali. and that is still sounding tempting. (Even though I am Porsche'less for the moment) Are Toyota Tacomas still welcome? ;)

Back to the thread, Dueller, Sounds like you are keeping a good attitude and keeping your self occuppied all at the same time. Kudos man!

Those girls would eat you alive, and leave you an emotional wreck for decades to come...

We have psycho beeotches in OK too you know... ;)

women!
 

A woman was in town on a shopping trip. She began her day finding the most
perfect shoes in the first shop and a beautiful dress on sale in the second.

In the third, everything had just been reduced by 50 percent when her mobile
phone rang.

It was a female doctor notifying her that her husband had just been in a
terrible car accident and was in critical condition and in the ICU. The
woman told the doctor to inform her husband where she was and that she'd be
there as soon as possible.

As she hung up she realized she was leaving what was shaping up to be her
best day ever in the boutiques. She decided to get in a couple of more
shops before heading to the hospital. She ended up shopping the rest of the
morning, finishing her trip with a cup of coffee and a beautiful chocolate
cake slice, compliments of the last shop. She was jubilant.

Then she remembered her husband. Feeling guilty , she dashed to the
hospital.

She saw the doctor in the corridor and asked about her husband's condition.
The lady doctor glared at her and shouted, 'You went ahead and finished your

shopping trip didn't you! I hope you're proud of yourself! While you were
out for the past four hours enjoying yourself in town, your husband has been

languishing in the Intensive Care Unit! It's just as well you went ahead
and finished, because it will more than likely be the last shopping trip you
ever take! For the rest of his life he will require round-the-clock care.
And he will now be your career!'

The woman was feeling so guilty she broke down and sobbed.

The lady doctor then chuckled and said, 'I'm just pulling your leg. He's
dead.. Show me what you bought.'

Actually I'm avoiding the typical habit that many men (and women I suppose) get into with bar crawling in similar situations. I do go out to eat and sit at the bar especially if I'm solo. More often than not you meet new people or run into old acquaintnances.

But, Sid, if you come down for a guys nite out I'll say I'm your parent or guardian...law allows 18-20 y.o.'s to drink beer/wine in parent/guardians presence.;)

A common trait of many good nights.:cool:

Jim,

Whats going to happen with the bar/restaurant that you guys own together?

Agree that crawling the bars is nothing but a waste of time. You might find a friend for the night but usually not for your your lifetime. Plus its usually not good for getting your head back in the right place...

Joe

Jim I'm not worried about my age if I come down there... Just vegas....

Legal counsel... Legal guardian... Whats the difference? ;)

Come-on guys, a bit of Vegas would do everyone good.

Seriously, think about it...

Joe, I'd be up for Vegas, missed the other ones. Still haven't met you in person, but have been in a few countries the same time as you.

With Arden at ASU, heading west is a deal for me.

diesel boats forever
 

when we went to western pacific, married guys competed with non married guys for the prettiest whores. most of the time. some times, we pooled our money, and just shared one whore.

I'm in...sin Margaritas...

Interesting thing happened this evening. If you guys recall from other threaeds, we had a cat, Bella, that we brought with us to this house when we bought it two years ago. After about 2 months she went almost totally feral refusing to come inside and eventually abandoning us in favor to run with neighbor's outside cats. She hasn't come near us or in our yard for atleast 12-15 months.

Tonite I was sitting in the bedroom with the doors open to the deck. Bella just walked right in, over to the bathroom and hopped up on the counter to drink from the vanity sink faucet like she last did over 2 years ago.

Perhaps the absence of estrogen around here now makes her feel more welcome:D

I like it.

You got a "new" friend. (I hope you like cats.)