The Honey-Do-List
It takes teamwork...63 total reviews
Comment from lance michaels
A serious subject explained in a humorous way. I imagine that being together twenty-four, seven would be rather difficult, especially in the beginning. I hope it works out for you both
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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A serious subject explained in a humorous way. I imagine that being together twenty-four, seven would be rather difficult, especially in the beginning. I hope it works out for you both
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello Lance,
Thanks for your comments. As you said, this is a serious subject. The experts say that a large number of divorces are reported shortly after retirement due to being thrown together after all those years apart.
Have a great day Lance...Bill
Comment from George Anderson
Wise words to the young! I'll remember this for when I retire in 30+ years from now. Luckily I have several hobbies lined up that will win my wife over like baking. (I make a great lemon meringue tart)
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Wise words to the young! I'll remember this for when I retire in 30+ years from now. Luckily I have several hobbies lined up that will win my wife over like baking. (I make a great lemon meringue tart)
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello George,
Thanks for your review. Hey, 30 years will blow by very fast. I can remember saying, "well only 30 more, then 20 more and so on. And now, I've already been retired 19 years this June.
Just thinking about that meringue tart is making me hungry..LOL
Hang in there George and have a great day...Bill
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Hey Bill,
I guess thats a good way to look at it. Time is relative after all.
I might share the meringue tart ;)
Comment from harmony13
The author's words were descriptive, clear and creative. I enjoyed the
read of this poem. The poem made me smile a lot! Thank you for
the author's notes. I think you gave excellent advise. This poem is well
written and thought provoking.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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The author's words were descriptive, clear and creative. I enjoyed the
read of this poem. The poem made me smile a lot! Thank you for
the author's notes. I think you gave excellent advise. This poem is well
written and thought provoking.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello Harmony,
I appreciate your kind words very much very much. I'm glad it made you smile, that's what I was trying to do. Retirement is a wonderful thing as long as we pull together. Have a great day my friend...Bill
Comment from Joan E.
I have been married for 48 years and appreciated your good advice. Fortunately, I retired first, which made the transition easier with other interests like FanStory. I admired your rhymed quatrains and wish your well in your joint "castle". Be well- Joan
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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I have been married for 48 years and appreciated your good advice. Fortunately, I retired first, which made the transition easier with other interests like FanStory. I admired your rhymed quatrains and wish your well in your joint "castle". Be well- Joan
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello Joan,
Thank you for your excellent review, I appreciate it. Yes, I agree, as long as we have other interests and hobbies away from our better halves that allows both to have some "alone time." I believe that's the key.
Be well also, Joan. This virus is spreading fast, so be careful...Bill
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Thanks for more good counsel. I am practicing more social distancing and trying not to touch my face. Smiles- Joan
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Too much togetherness is not a good thing...
How true this is! I think that is the cause of most divorces. Spending a few hours with someone may be fine, but 24/7, people start to get on each others nerves. These are wise words, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Too much togetherness is not a good thing...
How true this is! I think that is the cause of most divorces. Spending a few hours with someone may be fine, but 24/7, people start to get on each others nerves. These are wise words, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello Debbie,
Thank you for your great review. You hit the nail right on the head. According to the experts "most" divorces come within 5 years of getting married AND within 2 years after retirement. Sad, but true.
Take care of yourself Debbie...Bill
Comment from Louise Michelle
LOL - Well, there's no such thing as retiring from home chores. This was fun to read. And, yes, it's not such a good thing when married folks are suddenly spending too much time together. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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LOL - Well, there's no such thing as retiring from home chores. This was fun to read. And, yes, it's not such a good thing when married folks are suddenly spending too much time together. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello Lou,
Thanks for your excellent review, I appreciate it. You're definitely right, the housework never ends. Thanks Lou...Bill
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your poem is very well-written and vividly descriptive, conveying a powerful message to those poor clueless guys who think retirement is going to be heavenly!
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Your poem is very well-written and vividly descriptive, conveying a powerful message to those poor clueless guys who think retirement is going to be heavenly!
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello Janice,
LOL...Thanks for your great review, I really appreciate it. You have said in just two short sentences exactly what I tried to say in this long poem...LOL
Thank you for that Janice...have a great day my friend...Bill
Comment from Miss Cookie Atkinson
Love the poem your wrote your words were true on point for many men. I didn't have that problem when He retired things never changed he still went fishing with the guys only this time longer and to me it was great
Thank you for sharing
Cookie
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Love the poem your wrote your words were true on point for many men. I didn't have that problem when He retired things never changed he still went fishing with the guys only this time longer and to me it was great
Thank you for sharing
Cookie
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Hello Miss Cookie,
Thank you for your wonderful review, I appreciate it. I'm so glad to hear that you didn't have any problems when your husband retired. I agree with you, I think having "alone time" is what pulls everything together.
Take care of yourself...Bill
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Your very welcome and your comments are so true.Take care
Cookie
Comment from Bluesatinbutterfly
A wonderful observation on marriage, love, boundaries and it rhymed too.
A little scary perhaps for anyone edging towards retirement but as one retiree to another a balance can be found, hobbies are a very good idea, keeping the mind active and the person absent works.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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A wonderful observation on marriage, love, boundaries and it rhymed too.
A little scary perhaps for anyone edging towards retirement but as one retiree to another a balance can be found, hobbies are a very good idea, keeping the mind active and the person absent works.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2020
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Thank you for your wonderful review, I appreciate it. Yes, you are exactly right, a balance can be found. It's just a matter of working together as a team.
I would also like to welcome you to Fanstory. I hope you have a long and enjoyable stay. I'm in my 12th year here, so if I can be of any help just let me know...Bill
Comment from BethShelby
This is a funny poem but I have an idea your are exaggerating for the sake of humor. It is quite a shock to have to deal with a husband all day long and having them think they are just going to lie around while she works.
Actually, it was the other way around for me. He retired way before I did. When I did we both had our separate hobbies. You are right, no matter how much your care about the other person too much togetherness is not good. Everybody needs their space.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020
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This is a funny poem but I have an idea your are exaggerating for the sake of humor. It is quite a shock to have to deal with a husband all day long and having them think they are just going to lie around while she works.
Actually, it was the other way around for me. He retired way before I did. When I did we both had our separate hobbies. You are right, no matter how much your care about the other person too much togetherness is not good. Everybody needs their space.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020
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Hello Beth,
Thanks for your excellent review, I appreciate it.
No, there's no exaggerating here. I personally have friends that have basically gone through this. It happens, and yes too much togetherness definitely is not a good thing.
Have a great day Beth...Bill
