An elderly senior couple were invited to an old friend's home for dinner one evening.
The elderly woman was impressed by the way her lady friend preceded every request to her husband with endearing terms such as: Honey, My Love, Darling, Sweetheart, Pumpkin, etc.
The couple had been married almost 70 years and, clearly, they were still very much in love.
While the husband was in the living room, the woman leaned over to her host to say, 'I think it's wonderful that, after all these years, you still call your husband all those loving pet names'.
The host hung her head. 'I have to tell you the truth,' she said, 'his name slipped my mind about 10 years ago, and I'm scared to death to ask the old crank what his name is.'
Don't blame me. Blame Doug. And I do blame Doug, because he often sends me jokes about old people. Does Doug think that I need to be reminded that I'm old?
LOL! A perfect way to wrap up my work day - thanks for sharing! (visiting from An Inch At A Time)
ReplyDeleteKit, I'm glad you had a laugh. That's my hope when I post jokes.
ReplyDeleteMimi, if it's any comfort, I don't think calling someone "honey" cos their name has slipped the mind is confined to the elderly.
ReplyDeleteCathy, it's a great comfort!
ReplyDeleteWhat's his name and I are ROFLOL! The truth is out!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I could remember to do that.
ReplyDeleteGreat! I just sent you another old person joke that was sent to me by another old person.
ReplyDeleteI think Doug is sending you old-people jokes just to prepare you for when you get to be old.
ReplyDeleteThat at any rate is my rationale.
(And I'm sticking to it!)
wv = oxytedsm
(kinky Ted has a painkiller addition)
For addition read addiction -- it's late after a long choir rehearsal.
ReplyDeletewv = pupoxis
(my dog is short of breath)
The true secret of Southern Belle success is exposed at last.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, say hi to Who's-it for me.
ReplyDeleteAmelia, I wondered how the elderly lady remembered all the terms of endearment.
Susan, yours was a good joke. I'll wait a bit, since I like to space the old folks jokes.
Paul (A.), you're so sweet - a welcome addition (or addiction?) to my comments.
I'm thinking that perhaps I should limit my comments content to word verifications and their definitions.
Boocat, yes. Southern Belle success is a fine art.
A good guide to leading a successful Southern Belle existence (at least in its modern incarnation) is Jill Connor Browne's "Sweet Potato Queen Book of Love". I can recommend it (and its sequels) and URGE you to read it if only just for the recipes. You too can lead the Queenly Life.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Potato-Queens-Book-Love/dp/0609804138
Hi Punkie. Welcome to my humble abode. I'll have a look at Jill's book. I hope that the book is about more than cooking, because I hardly cook any more. Grandpère took over the kitchen duties, with the exception of the clean-ups, which I still have the privilege of doing.
ReplyDeleteI saw at MP's place that you have a new blog. I'll get over there to have a look soon.
Ah, Grandmere, it's about much more than just cooking. It's a complete quide on living life.
ReplyDeleteIt's a complete quide on living life.
ReplyDeletePunkie, I am old. Do you think this old bitch can learn new tricks?
You're a blessing Grand'mère! and perhaps Dough also...
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