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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 24 2011 : 6:40:47 PM
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1) How bout take the sick kid and the well ones in tow to the doctor..or better yet the HOURS wait in the ER entertaining kids while you wait for the doc to come and stitch up the kids head?
2) I have a FABULOUS husband and that doesn't make any of the above less true. (Sorry, Brian but it is what it is. :-) Joey
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2011 : 6:48:18 PM
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Originally posted by Brian
Great thread folks. I just have to ask. Where's the love for the men who fully realize and respect how totally awesome our wives are compared to us? For some reason I am thinking of the movie Wayne's World. "We're not worthy!"
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We've already had the "Why I love my husband thread"!
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2011 : 7:45:56 PM
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LOL! Brian, like Alle said, the equation usually balances out. There are things that men are good at  that I either wouldn't do or couldn't do.
But hey, this is the farmgirl connection just havin' a little fun at the menfolk's expense! Didn't you see all the things we came up with? Doesn't mean we don't love you any less! 
Thanks for your input!
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 08:14:44 AM
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Hey there, Brian -
'Just want to let you know that I just confessed my "transgressions" to my husband, quoting the comments I made that caused me laughter at his expense. He cracked up and said, "Oh, don't WORRY about it - I have fun at your expense on a daily basis!"
I didn't ask...
;)
Grandpa always said, "Laughter is the best medicine..." In our marriage, it's a therapeutic tonic! LOL!
Smiles and giggles -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2011 : 7:18:11 PM
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My hunny knows I love him and I respect so many men that I know. They are talented in other areas... that is why they aren't women. That's all.
Do what you love, love what you do. |
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Brian
Honorary Farmgirl
521 Posts
Brian
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2011 : 10:08:12 AM
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I'm just givin' ya'll a hard time. I fully agree that men (myself included) can be pretty dense when it comes to understanding all the hard work that you do.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9539 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 28 2011 : 05:52:20 AM
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I a don't want to sound like I am taking sides here but has anyone ever read "For Women Only" A very good read and help explain a whole lot about the way men and women think. I do get frustrated with my husband at times but since reading this book I realized that the reason he doesn't understand how I work is because we are not made alike at all. But we are made to compliment one another.
BTW, there is no shame in asking your husband for help. He may not do things the way you do but help is help and once they realize you need it they have no problem helping. Don't assume they know all of this, sit down and have a talk with them. let them be in the know.
Don't get me wrong, there have been plenty of days when I wished he could do some of the things I had to. but I would never trade the ability to bear a child or nurse that baby with him. just adding my 2 cents but not trying to dampen the fun here!
ok time to lighten up. Hope you all keep having some fun with this.
Brian, you're a good sport!
farmgirl sister#43
O, a trouble's a ton or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it!
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only--how did you take it?
--Edmund C. Vance.
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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LuckyMommyof5
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Suzanne
OH
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 05:25:51 AM
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They should have to "watch what they eat" ALL the time - after 4 babies I am 50 lbs over weight even though I've been a vegetarian for 15 years and rarely touch processed food and never drink soda or eat fast food. My husband sucks up chips and sugary drinks like it's his job and never met a snack food he didn't like and for some reason he weighs less now than when we got married more than 10 years ago.
Men!
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Edited by - LuckyMommyof5 on Jul 20 2011 05:29:51 AM |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 7:18:18 PM
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I LOVE this thread so much! LOL!!!
Farmgirl sister #1219!
"Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away."
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2011 : 02:31:13 AM
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i'm re-reading this thread again and loving it. several days ago my 23 yr old said something so hurtful to me i couldnt even talk to him for days...
i lost my full time job over 2 yrs ago and have not been able to find another permanent job since. (yeah i make soap but that income is not consistent), anyway my son said to me. "you dont do anything all day"....
i was so hurt. of course i told him he has no idea what i do, or try to do. he thinks because i dont have a full time job that i do nothing. he even said the house was a mess! (and i cleaned that day!)..this coming from someone who's room is so messy that you cant see the floor. can he really be that dense? i told my son that i'll make a list for HIM of everything i do, and HOW i do it, and i'll just work outside the home all day.
men should do what woman have to do- for a week at least!
connie
http://www.naturemaiden.com/- Soap & Candle
http://flowerchild-lifeinthegarden.blogspot.com/ My Blog
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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
645 Posts
Lorraine
Morris
IL
USA
645 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2011 : 10:06:35 AM
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Just found this - thanks for the LOL! Plucking eyebrows, wearing panty hose and having a period were some of my favorites! But there were so many good ones.
How about getting the house/food/yard/animals/family ready for a party at your house? Or, getting ready for a visit from the Mother in law? Or buying/making presents for everyone for every occasion without breaking the bank?
Oh thank you, thank you, thank you! And please, keep 'em coming.
Connie - I'd give your son a kick in the pants! Shame on him!
Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4415 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4415 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2011 : 11:01:50 AM
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Great thoughts here! Yup not picking on men, cause I know they think different then women do. I also have 3 sons, and 1 husband. But I think they should walk just one day in my shoes. Maybe then they might understand why I get tired! I was going to suggest a week, but we all know that could never happen! You gotta love them!
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
839 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2011 : 11:58:46 AM
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Hilarious. But.... we do have to remember that they live with the women who are PMSing, menopausing etc. That can't be fun either! :) Still even though my husband voices his appreciation for all I do I'd really love to see him do it for a while just so instead of sympathizing with me he could empathize with me.
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 09:51:23 AM
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Darlene - are you running for Congress? If you ever do, you have my vote!!!!! :)
from the hearts of paradise...
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 10:29:31 AM
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Hilarious thread - the one that said guys should have to get the family ready for a trip, and all that it REALLY entails - AMEN! Struck a chord with me today. My dad, my husband and my sons (7 and 8 yrs) are leaving in a couple days for a "guys weekend" at the cabin. I am wondering if my husband plans on packing food, clothes, or anything other than a gun and a four wheeler. I'm still wondering...if I don't mention it....will my kids eat this coming weekend? ;)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 5:36:15 PM
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Julie,
Too funny! Thanks for the vote of confidence. You know, as the comedian Gallagher once said, if "con" is the opposite of "pro", wouldn't "congress" be the opposite of "progress"??
The thing with "all men should. . .", those three things (wear a bra, have a period, and carry a pocketbook) are the things that i think ALL women (well, most) will experience. Not all women will have children but wear a bra? Most likely. Carry a pocketbook? Probably. But will you see men doing this?? (I mean, REAL men!)
Anyway, all in fun. Glad everyone as enjoyed!
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
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andwhathaveya
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Tiffany
Beckley
WV
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 5:07:38 PM
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...eat one meal without a complaint or hold a newborn, with staples in his stomach (from gallbladder surgery) while vomiting because his spouse is too tired to hold the crying baby.
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