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Dr. Phil (going off topic with story of supper the other night...)
"Barman, I'll have one of what she's drinking!" ;-) White spirit one assumes. |
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"Dennis Here" youreply wrote in message ... CME wrote in message ... 'Kate wrote in message There are, of course, exceptional men and women who shared duties from the start or have adopted non-traditional roles by choice. Yeah and where can I meet them??? lol I'll collect you from Dublin airport ;-) Dennis LOL don't tease me Dennis... I'm a sucker for Irish men. Christine |
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"Andrew" wrote in message ... "Dennis Here" youreply wrote in message ... 'Kate 'Kate wrote in message ... This may surprise you but some men know darn well that if they shrink a few sweaters or put something dark in the white wash a few times, that will be the last time they are ever asked to do laundry in the house. And plenty of women know how to stand beside a flat tyred car looking helpless and letting a gallant male do the job when they are quite capable of changing the wheel themselves. Dennis You never think about the obvious until its pointed out. That very example is one I have done many times. I can also recall getting calls on the mobile to dash over and rescue people by changing tyres. I'm going to have to lie down and review it all now. Hmm. Andrew *ahem* uhhh that's why I have AMA (Alberta Motor Association) they do all that stuff for me, because hey, I wasn't interested in learning as a teen... I drive, fill it with gas/oil and that's it. Christine |
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'Kate wrote in message ... On Sat, 6 Dec 2003 17:25:01 -0000, "Dennis Here" youreply 'Kate 'Kate wrote in message ... This may surprise you but some men know darn well that if they shrink a few sweaters or put something dark in the white wash a few times, that will be the last time they are ever asked to do laundry in the house. And plenty of women know how to stand beside a flat tyred car looking helpless and letting a gallant male do the job when they are quite capable of changing the wheel themselves. Dennis I'm sure they do. On the other hand, there are men who don't know how to release the flat tyre from under the car. I was called out on a bitter night for just such an occasion. Two grown ups, wife and husband, three kids standing around shivvering and niether had a lick of common sense. I think that single parents more often break the mold. We have to or we won't make it. 'Kate Hey! I know how to do that!!! lol Being stranded on the highway outside of Calgary with 2 adult women and 4 kids (one being an infant) sure makes a girl learn quick.. but I will admit to changing into a tight shirt to get us help because EVERYONE passed us, and we did need some help (the spare was flat... hey, it wasn't MY van. lol) And you want to know who ended up stopping after 2 hours??? A woman, then 2 more guys stopped 15 mins after her... I thought Albertans were supposed to be friendly? She even followed us to the Wal-Mart (on her spare) so we could buy a new tire. Ahhh summer holidays. Christine |
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"Joelle" wrote in message ... And plenty of women know how to stand beside a flat tyred car looking helpless and letting a gallant male do the job when they are quite capable of changing the wheel themselves Actually flat tires are what I pay for Triple A for. Yea, I could do it, but last time it was raining and I was more than happy to pay someone else to do it. Joelle The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page - St Augustine Joelle Exactly. lol Christine |
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"Dennis Here" youreply wrote in message ... Joelle wrote in message I think young babies need mama's in a way that men can't fulfill. Cobblers! Why then did (and still does,) Freddie bypass his mother to get to me for his comfort? I'll tell you. Because I did 90% of the night feeding, he was only weeks old initially and I did it until he stopped night feeds. The messages sent through our eye contact during those precious hours has lasted and I expect it will continue for some time to come. After the feed I used to nestle him on my chest with his ear over my heartbeat. He felt safe, secure and at ease with me, I became his comfort. If I did it then so can any man. Most never get the opportunity because of the prevailing attitudes being discussed in this thread. Dennis Damn, that's what I need right about now.. a man to hold me to his chest for strength and comfort... K, I'm buying that ticket to Ireland. lol Christine |
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'Kate wrote in message ... On Sat, 6 Dec 2003 17:54:06 -0000, "Dennis Here" youreply 'Kate 'Kate wrote in message But many mothers can use a breast pump (no, not all) and most fathers are very good nurturers when given the chance. I had the chance, I also had the pumped breastmilk initially as Freddie's mother was quite ill after giving birth. Later, when she was able to "take over" it never happened so I carried on. I still am! I'll bet that was disappointing. We all want the best for our children. Maybe she felt inadequate or missed a necessary bonding period with Freddie. Or maybe motherhood just wasn't for her. I was disappointed by Phil's lack of interest in the children. I asked for his help. We don't all get what we expect or want. I wish fathers felt their true value within the family. I think they've been made to feel superfluous by the changes in society and the more militant members of the women's rights movement. Not my generation. Perhaps young men have been influenced more but that would not be all bad. Getting the balance right seems to be the problem. Or maybe not in your culture. Or not individually. Our perspectives may be skewed a bit given that we had spouses with a mental illness that compromised their ability to bond with others. A good man is a loving, kind, and considerate father. He stands by his children and spouse regardless of the ups and downs. He communicates openly with his wife about the children and works with her as a united team for the benefit of the family unit. He makes himself available and takes an interest in the children's interests. He wants to spend time with them because he genuinely likes them. As a husband, someone who asks, "How are you doing?" and means it. Someone who is honest, open, trustworthy and will not betray my confidences. Someone who sees me as a woman and not just a mother, housekeeper, or any of the other roles that I take on in life... and one who cherishes the marriage by doing things that are special to us as a couple. He would be intelligent and make me laugh but know when it's time to be serious too. He would not be prone to angry outbursts but be passionate about life and have a wide range of interests. He must be able to express himself without being demanding or putting others down. Hiya 'Kate! [waving] here I am! Dennis I know, darlin'... but you're so darn far away. If I were there, we'd have a go at it. 'Kate (snicker) a "go at it" eh? Kate, you perv. lol Christine |
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Dr. Phil (going off topic with story of supper the other night...)
"HanK" wrote in message ... "kat" Reminds me: The other day, we went out for dinner to that Chuck E Cheese place... Classy arn't you. Ah well, not everyone walks all over people to afford Disneyland, we do what we can and it's for the kids... but then again, you wouldn't know what that's about. Christine |
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'Kate wrote in message ... On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 23:46:59 GMT, "CME" Hey! I know how to do that!!! lol Being stranded on the highway outside of Calgary with 2 adult women and 4 kids (one being an infant) sure makes a girl learn quick.. but I will admit to changing into a tight shirt to get us help because EVERYONE passed us, and we did need some help (the spare was flat... hey, it wasn't MY van. lol) And you want to know who ended up stopping after 2 hours??? A woman, then 2 more guys stopped 15 mins after her... I thought Albertans were supposed to be friendly? She even followed us to the Wal-Mart (on her spare) so we could buy a new tire. Ahhh summer holidays. Christine What a nice woman! We have a highway patrol.. the phone number is on the back of our window registration sticker. Getting stuck on the side of a highway is so dangerous. 'Kate Uhh not here in Canada... honestly, that never even crossed my mind. :| Christine |
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'Kate wrote in message ... On Sun, 07 Dec 2003 23:53:43 GMT, "CME" (snicker) a "go at it" eh? Kate, you perv. lol Christine smile Oh come on... you saw his pic. I'm still among the land of the living. 'Kate I did? When? Damn I don't remember!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Send it over. lmao Christine |
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