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Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 04 Mar 2018, 20:56

This is something that doesn't really bother me - I'm that laid back and in my own world much of the time. It's something I don't think about - I just do as I'm told.

But seriously....

One Sunday afternoon when Mrs P and I were walking the hounds, Mrs P said, "Would you say there's a Boss in our house?" I was quite shocked in all honesty. I asked her. "Where did that come from?" "Do you?" she asked again. I said, "I'm sorry, I thought it went without saying - I clearly wear the trousers my dear!"

BIG MISTAKE! :lol:

So, the conversation continued. :|

"Oh I don't really care." I said.

"If you want to be the Boss, that's fine!" :x

"Well, I don't mean it horribly, but I think I am really - don't you?" She said.

"Whatever my little viper." I replied. (I was getting a bit irritated by now) :x :x

I then remembered a verse from years ago... (some of you might know it)

"Sweetheart?" I said.

"Yes my love." She replied.

"If one permits, I'm going to show you something when we get back home. Is all you have to do is read it. It's just a short verse of great meaning... you might even pick up a few tips from it - as the Boss I mean."

"Ahh okay my sweet." She smiled at me.

When we arrived home, I decided to deliberately forget about the whole conversation and see how long it would take before Mrs P asked me about this something I offered to show her...

Before I took off my coat...

"I'll go and sit down and you can bring it to me with a nice cup of tea darling." Mrs P requested (Maybe ordered :eusa-think: :lol: )

"Bring what?" I replied.

"You know... the verse thingy you mentioned up in the woods?"

"Ah yes, that...!" I said.

"Right, give me two minutes and I'll be with you."

I could have done with five mins in truth, but knowing how impatient my lady is, I thought I'd better get on with it. So, I rushed upstairs, on to the computer, Googled it, found it and clicked 'print'.

Back to the kitchen, made a cup of tea, and handed the sheet of paper with cuppa to my lady.

"I'll be in the garage darling." I softly said.

Two minutes later... I could hear my nickname at quite a volume.

"ALFIE!!"

:lol: :lol: :lol:

This is what I handed to her.

You don't need brains to be a Boss...

When the body was first created, all the parts wanted to be Boss. The brain said, "I should be Boss because I control all of the body's responses and functions."

The feet said, "We should be Boss since we carry the brain about and get him to where he wants to go."

The hands said, "We should be the Boss because we do all the work and earn all the money."

Finally, the ar$ehole spoke up. All the parts laughed at the idea of the ar$ehole being the Boss. So, the ar$ehole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to function.

Within a short time, the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic, and the brain fevered. Eventually, they all decided that the ar$ehole should be the Boss, so the motion was passed. All the other parts did all the work while the Boss just sat and passed out the shight!

Moral Of The Story: You don't need a brain to be a Boss - any ar$ehole will do.


I tiptoed back into the living room... "Did I hear you call me darling?"

"Do you fancy a nap?" Mrs P softly asked.

:obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Malc2098 » 04 Mar 2018, 21:58

Braver man than me!!! :lol:
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Andyp » 05 Mar 2018, 08:21

To paraphrase Brian Clough we often sit down and discuss things then we do it her way!
I do not think therefore I do not am.

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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 05 Mar 2018, 09:07

:D It was a made up story.

I thought I would do a short bit of creative writing instead of thumb twiddly day dreaming, but I had to rush it to get downstairs for Endeavour last night.

The first bit is true, but we both agreed there is no Boss in our house - Mrs P and I are on par with each other with amicably shared responsibilities and decision making. 8-)

My wife can be a bit bossy at times (she calls it 'planning' or 'organising'), but it isn't overpowering. I actually like it and we always joke about it - keeps me in line. :lol:
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Andyp » 05 Mar 2018, 09:49

Same here everybody is equal in our house, but then some are equal than others :)
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby RogerM » 05 Mar 2018, 11:55

We share the decision making as well. If it's something of absolutely no consequence I suck thru my teeth and then make a show of giving in and accepting her decision, and when it's something I want to do It's my turn to decide! Works for me anyway. :lol:
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 05 Mar 2018, 21:53

I think I'm a pretty good husband really.

I'm on cooking duties every weekend, unless I'm working and to be fair, I do work most weekends.

I always try and help around the house when I can, eg; whenever I'm about to have a shower, I never take off my undergarments and leave them lying around - I always put them in the laundry bag.

I would really love to help more with the housework, but sadly, my house dust allergy prevents me form carrying out such duties. My wife is very understanding.

Now, I always say if a job is worth doing, it's worth doing with love and commitment, so I always make sure I'm sat comfortably in my chair so my wife doesn't have to bend down too far when handing me my evening meal on a tray.

I sometimes offer to clear up the kitchen afterwards, but like I say to my wife, her cooking is so good and fulfilling, I tend to dose off shortly after eating. Aww bless her, she never fails to gently remove the tray so not to wake me.

In what seems like no time at all, I tend to come round by the faint sound of the cup of tea being placed on my coaster - just next to me. It goes without saying, I never tell her off for waking me - oh no! I just smile and receive the cup of tea and chocolate biscuit with love and affection.

With all of this, there is one thing I do insist on... and that is I take her out for a good slap-up takeaway once a year. I think there's something quite special about eating fish n chips on a park bench.

After all, it's giving that makes a successful relationship grow with strength and love.
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Malc2098 » 05 Mar 2018, 22:12

Like I say, braver man than me!! :lol:
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby techauthorbob » 06 Mar 2018, 14:58

I really can't say who is boss in our house BUT if she had been married to Frank Sinatra his hit record would have been 'Her Way'.

Seriously though, because she is Lancastrian and I am true Yorkshire lad we disagree on most things but then compromise on most! It's worked since 1972 so we must be compromising a bloody lot!

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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby RogerS » 06 Mar 2018, 16:12

Remember..

Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.
Second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience.
If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Gill » 06 Mar 2018, 17:27

There are only two rules in our house:

1. Gill is always right.
2. In all other cases refer to rule 1.
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 12 Mar 2018, 21:30

Malc2098 wrote:Like I say, braver man than me!! :lol:


I don't believe that sir! :eusa-dance:
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 12 Mar 2018, 21:32

techauthorbob wrote:I really can't say who is boss in our house BUT if she had been married to Frank Sinatra his hit record would have been 'Her Way'.

Seriously though, because she is Lancastrian and I am true Yorkshire lad we disagree on most things but then compromise on most! It's worked since 1972 so we must be compromising a bloody lot!

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Sounds like you're sorted Bob. My wife is also a Lancastrian and she used to make reet good bacon butties, until she went veggie, and now vegan! :|
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 12 Mar 2018, 21:32

RogerS wrote:Remember..

Marriage is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.
Second marriage is the triumph of hope over experience.


What about a third marriage? :lol: :shock: :eusa-whistle:
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 12 Mar 2018, 21:34

Gill wrote:There are only two rules in our house:

1. Gill is always right.
2. In all other cases refer to rule 1.


Sounds about right - you're a woman. ;)

All said with jest, so please don't tell me off. :eusa-whistle:
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Dave R » 16 Mar 2018, 19:59

This thread reminded me of this song. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdf9-hRt410
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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby selectortone » 16 Mar 2018, 20:06

I'm a widower so the boss in my house for the last 12 years has been Nellie. Here she is watching her favourite TV - natural history programmes:

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...and muscling in on a guitar photographing session:

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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 16 Mar 2018, 20:53

Dave R wrote:This thread reminded me of this song. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdf9-hRt410


Sounds about right Dave :lol:

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Re: Who's the Boss in your house?

Postby Pinch » 16 Mar 2018, 20:58

selectortone wrote:I'm a widower so the boss in my house for the last 12 years has been Nellie. Here she is watching her favourite TV - natural history programmes:

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...and muscling in on a guitar photographing session:

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Sorry to read you lost your loved one Terry. My father-in-law lost his wife 10 years ago and he has a dog now.

Cats and dogs are such good companions. Although my little chap (Colin the dog) stresses me, I couldn't imagine life without him.

Great photos - She's a beauty! 8-)
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