But, a break from what? Projects, that’s what. Due to the crashing US dollar, a world in turmoil, and the broken agreement my Darling wife made with me that there would be no more projects until after the rainy season. I’ll never get that new car.
So there I was, enjoying a few beers with friends in the man-cave behind the house, country music playing, and drinking beer and doing manly things, when we noticed our wives standing by the fishpond, oh they must be discussing the price of rice, or could it be how NoyNoy was doing as the new President? How wrong can one man be, and there were three of us men sitting there.
The sanctity of the man cave was breached and the ladies came in to join us. I’m going to blame it on the SMB’s as this was a “Danger, Danger Will Robinson” situation and I failed to see it. A pox on that beer, I’ve changed my mind on that pox thingy, as Beer can do no wrong.
Any time during our marriage, when my sweet Mayang starts off a sentence with “Honey, honey” she has a plan. The ladies decided that, a screen cover over the fishpond would be a good idea, as it would look nice, and plants could be hung there, the fish would be more comfortable (Say what?), and it would decrease the amount of algae. Now for the ultimate betrayal, both my buddies, agreed, with the ladies, while looking at me with evil grins. I will plan and scheme until I pay them back. Paul’s vengeance will be swift, and below the belt.
But I know when to fold, so I just smiled, and said yes to her request. The girls left smiling with a look of triumph in their eyes. I just shrugged to their husband’s, as I was lulling them into a false sense of security and that the matter was closed. Soon at their house there will be new landscaping, or house painting, for I will plant the seed in their wives ear when their guard is down. I can be a crafty bastard, when need be.
The following Monday, Zaldy, my “medal guy”, and his welding machine came by the house, and a truck then soon after, with galvanized pipe and rolls of screen. I promised myself that after they formed their plan of construction that I was not going to say a word. I lived up to that promise, and by the end of the day it was up and done. All while I’m watching Post Season Baseball.
Aside from that, it was well done, very functional and far better than I could have designed it. I was very pleased with Mayang’s plan. The following day my darling wife, and her sister are off to the plant store, and they return with the car loaded with stuff that was green and flowering. There was nothing wrong with the car that my dust buster couldn’t fix. I’m used to that 1996 Honda, and it appears it will be around for quite awhile.
Many lessons were learned, one was, buddies can be no help at times, and women know just when to ask you for something, and lastly, it’s better to just smile and say yes, as it’s gonna’ happen anyway.
Disclaimer: No fish were hurt in the writing of this article, but my friends… That will be another story in the future!
Ha Ha Paul,loved the story.
Fish like a drink you know,but i feel your SMB is to precious for them Lol.
regards,Chas.
Chasdv;
Oh the fish might just get that SMB, after I filter it!
Ha Ha,i noted on your FB comment,your getting quite good at filtering Lol.
Chas;
Could I make any money with my talent???
Bet you could. Isn’t that where they get Mountain Dew?
Do you take the screen down during high wind?
Peter;
Mountain Dew! Now that was funny!
Screens, plants or high winds, somethings I just don’t get involved it. But I’ll ask Mayang and see what she has to say.
AHHHH, a nice, relaxing, non-confrontalional article! LOL
Well, just to add a bit of controversy; that frame won’t handle much plant weight without more support! Diagonals would remove the stress at the corners so the welds don’t tear, also. Did you know that there is a way to paint the stanchions so that they look just like wood? Very time consuming and messy , but if you want the method I can send it to you. Better check with your wife. LOL
There, now that I got that off of my chest – Does your wife slap you on the forearm while speaking to you – as if you weren’t paying attention – when she wants you to agree with her? Is it just an annoying habit that my wife has, or is it a cultural thing? Does she want you to agree to something before she tells you what it is?
“Can you do me a favour?”
“What?”
“just say yes.”
“No, I’m not saying yes until you tell me what it is.”
“No, just say yes.”
(This may be more of a gender than cultural thing)
Ah yes, vengeance against friends is a wonderful thing! They live in fearful anticipation &, sooner or later, the opportunity always presents itself!
Mike;
Ball games cold beer and never get involved in my wife’s projects if it does not affect me.
All woman want you to agree with them even before they broach the subject, I’m a consistent nodder, and just agree because I’m weak? Or I maybe I just don’t want the hassle of disagreeing. The arm tapping has occurred in the past, but I found that grabbing my beer holds it to a minimum. (lol)
Vengeance is mine, saith the Paul!
Hello Mike,
I don’t know if it’s a cultural thing or a gender thing. But I have a puti friend married to a pinay. & this is his observation. I think it bothers him more than he cares to admit. What i know though is Filipinos are not bothered with this.
…BABY CROCS LIKE LIL FISHEYS…..
Brian;
My dog Army, like Baby Crocs, Big Crocs, not so much!
Hi Paul – Ever think about jello?
Paul;
If you’re referring to jello shots, than yes, all the time. But otherwise that went over my head like a scud missile.
2 things
Go Giants, and All hail the might BEER…..
*mighty
Robert;
Did ya think that after I’d had a few beers during the ball game hat I’d have spotted that spelling error? Thank you for thinking so highly of me. Think I’ll go have another.
Robert;
Just watched he Giants pull that 6-5 win. 10 minutes ago.
Hi Paul,
Did the recent storm have any detrimental effects or were you guys a little too far south? Seems to me it was drawing a bead on your area.
Mark;
No damage at all, but lots of rain and bad reception during the NLCS and ALCS games. Plus 4 days of no power. So it was a pretty normal week for me. (lol)
They always have a plan…it never ends…..its how they are made….they make them and file them away, so they always have something to look forward to…
Dan;
Been married awhile, I guess? Because you sure do know what you’re talking about! But we’ve still got our beer to look forward to, so let them plan!
The pond covers looking good!
Should I show you wife our pond it also has rails around it (to keep my nieces from falling in – I can tell her its to keep your grandkids from falling in) aside from the cover, LOL LOL! That way she finds something else for you to do, LOL LOL!
Just kidding!
Cheryll Ann;
I have trouble keeping my granddaughter from jumping in, the rail would be used for diving. (lol) My 6 (plus 4 new puppies) dachshunds keep jumping in, and trying to catch the koi. They think it’s their pool.
Oh boy sounds like you have your hands full.
You better get those boys neutered snip snip before you have 100 dogs , LOl LOL LOL!
Cheryll Ann;
My daughter breeds them, it’s her little extra money maker, so I do all the work (heck, that’s a lie, my wife does.) and my daughter makes all the money. But I do get to have fun, with them all.
Oh well hehehe so long as you are having fun, LOL LOL!
And I bet you pay for the vet and dog food too and she gets all the $$$ from dog sales eh? hehehehe
Cheryll Ann;
Randy summed up my answer quite well when he said “That’s what fathers are for” And you know that’s true! But I really do enjoy the dogs, they make me laugh all the time.
Paul
Thats what fathers are for. You wouldn’t have it any other way. SM makes it easier to do. Be Safe my friend
Randy;
Thank you, you are so right about that!
Maybe if the man cave is renamed to include the girls, they can have a beer too and not think up more ways to spend your new car away heheheheheh
Lenny;
My wife loves the man cave, as she knows I need it. Kinda’ like Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, only with beer instead of crystals. How many times did he let Lois Lane visit? The only time I’ve ever seen my wife drink was on Christmas Eve, with the family.
Senior;
Time to break out the naga beer for the betrayors of a woman schorn. You Know I once had to put up a canopy for my wive here in J-ville. But it was short lived an unexpected thumderstorm came through and blew it away like a kite. And it was cemented into the ground,post were still there but the canopy was gone. Hope yours doesn’t turn into a kite with flying plant missles on it. 🙂
Anyway as long as you been married did you honestly believe that there would be no honey does until after rainy season! Heck!!! wives renegotiate contracts better than pro athletes and movie stares without an agent.
Next time she wants something she’ll through in the fact that she let you build a BOB Deluxe BBQ Pit For YOU and YOUR Friends. SO YOU COULD ENJOY FIRE,MEAT AND SMB TOGETHER. Do you think the boat collision with the fish had anything to do with it?
Anyway shoulder is healing slowly and at least I’m able to work light duty. Physical touture is a pain in the rump. Still on for October 2011.
Mike;
Do to it’s a screen, I don’t believe it will present much wind resistance, but I’ve been wrong before, oh so many times! Honey Do’s and Projects, I was laboring under the delusion that they were different things, oops, wrong again!
I could buy a case of Beer Na Beer, and serve it the next time my buddies drop by, but then I’d also be punishing myself. They will spend money on their wife’s next project, as I have a plan! Believe me they will pay dearly for violating the “Man-Code!
Senior;
What ever happen to the true wingman who would take one for the team.
Your wingmen bailed on you at the point of crisis and let you eat the bullet by yourself.
They didn’t even help you with the project. Sad day in the code of manhood 🙂
Why punish yourself get one of those cooler covers for you SMB and give them the beer na beer until they grovel for your forgivness. 🙂 Heck they need to retake their wingman oath of one for all and all for one.
Mike;
Now that is a good plan.
You can’t fool me, you live for those projects. Plus it gives you an easy article for LIP (haha). Revenge on your buddies will still be sweet. We’re still driving our ’97 Toyota Hi-Ace, I see no reason for a new vehicle at this point, but Rose mentions with increasing frequency that a new (smaller) car might be nice. I wonder who will win 🙂
Gary;
You’re on to me, I’ll admit it. Projects don’t really bother me at all, and I’ll wager that Bob Martin wished he wrote this story and skipped the one about squartters. (lol) I’ll keep writing the funny (or not) fluff articles, they are better for my blood presure (120 over 80)
We both know who’ll win the car debate, and their names will not be Gary or Paul. But do we really care?
You’re a very wise man…
Gary;
Better than being a wise guy!
Hi paul how is it they know exactly when to ask ,must be inbuilt i think so far my wife has a new car ,plasma tv ,new furniture ,laptop ect, i dont mind as she is happy and she is very thrifty with the money buys a lot of gear second hand but it looks great
chris
Chris;
With me I think it’s when my hand is around a cold beer, my wife knows I’m in a good mood and strikes while the iron is hot. But however they do it, they are good at it.
Hi Paul.
A cover over your fish pond? You lucky b**tard. So far it has been new couch, TV, siding, windows, doors, paint, bathrooms (pural) and kitchen. The last time I finished a project I got ” When are you going to paint the the trim?” You have gotten off easy.