The Honey-Do-List
It takes teamwork...63 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
How I wish I could give you a six, to cheer you up, my dear boyfriend! I'll have to have a word with your wife. My dear husband retires, and sat down with the television controller glued on football. It didn't last long, I can assure you, I was the perfect, loving wife, (of course you knew I would be) and gave him just a tiny list. He is, Head Chef, Window Cleaner, Gardner, Shopper for things I forgot. And, Da-da, my personal shoulder massager!! LOL. So, as you can see, my husband is spoilt. LOL. Enjoy your retirement, my friend. I had such a giggle reading your sad poem. LOL. Sending you a comfort hug. :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020
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How I wish I could give you a six, to cheer you up, my dear boyfriend! I'll have to have a word with your wife. My dear husband retires, and sat down with the television controller glued on football. It didn't last long, I can assure you, I was the perfect, loving wife, (of course you knew I would be) and gave him just a tiny list. He is, Head Chef, Window Cleaner, Gardner, Shopper for things I forgot. And, Da-da, my personal shoulder massager!! LOL. So, as you can see, my husband is spoilt. LOL. Enjoy your retirement, my friend. I had such a giggle reading your sad poem. LOL. Sending you a comfort hug. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2020
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Thanks girl friend. I'm very chuffed that you liked it.
Actually, I wrote this one just for fun. I retired from Fort Knox several years ago.
Yes, I'm sure that your husband realizes what a lucky man he is, having a loving wife like yourself. It sounds like you have him pretty well trained...LOL
When my wife hands me a "to-do-list" she tells me that if these things aren't done she will give me a "you-don't-list." And several of my favorite things are on that list...LOL
I'm glad this poem gave you a giggle, that makes it all worthwhile.
If you don't mind, could you save that comfort hug for me until I get another one of those "no you-don't-lists" from my better half...that would be peachy.
Take care of yourself my good friend...Cheers...Bill
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LOL, Of course I will. And thank you for that tip, too. I'm writing my, 'You don't list' right now! You're so funny! Do you mind if I tell him where it came from??? Lol. xxx
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Hey girl friend,
So now you want to blame me if your hubby doesn't get to play when he's feeling playful? That could be hazardous to my health.
Never get between a cow and a bull if the cow is in season or in this case, the bull...LOL...Cheers...Bill
Cheers...
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Not a lot I can say to that! Lol. Keep well and stay safe, my friend, don't let this awful virus intrude on your life. xxx
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Yes, to be perfectly serious now, this awful disease is spreading fast. The biggest cities in America and most of the small are basically completely shut down.
I live just a few miles from Churchill downs and they have officially cancelled the derby. It's only been canceled one other time in a 150 years and that was the start of World War 2.
So please, you guys be extra careful and take all precautions that you can. It would truly break my heart if we couldn't poke fun at each other anymore...Cheers my friend...Bill
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It's the same here. We have been told to self isolate because I have asthma badly. So, Graham has stay in with me, bless him. It's very worrying, but so long as we remain sensible and do what we've been advised, we should all come through this. Age doesn't help, being over 70 we've been told to be extra careful. You take care, my friend. xxx
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written humorous fun poem about retirement for the husband doesn't mean he can hang around the house like the king and everyone around must do all the chores. There are lots of work to do around the home.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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A very well-written humorous fun poem about retirement for the husband doesn't mean he can hang around the house like the king and everyone around must do all the chores. There are lots of work to do around the home.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Hello Sandra,
Thank you for your review, I appreciate it.
Yes, I agree with you about the husband. That's exactly why I wrote this poem.
Have a great week...Bill
Comment from Drew Delaney
This is real cute I say and though there is a lot of truth in these lines, you will adjust in time. Think of all the things that will get done together. Lazing around is good for a season but you would get awfully bored having nothing to do. LOL
Drew
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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This is real cute I say and though there is a lot of truth in these lines, you will adjust in time. Think of all the things that will get done together. Lazing around is good for a season but you would get awfully bored having nothing to do. LOL
Drew
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Hello Drew,
I thank you for your review, I appreciate it. This was written just in fun years ago.
The only way I would have went back to work would have been an emergency...LOL...Have a great week...Bill
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a witty poem about what retirement can mean. It means finally having the time to do those things you put off. Although, your wife could have been willing to help with some of them because she caused some of the wear and tear that needs to be fixed. Maybe if you share all the work you can get it done in between vacations rather than going back to work.
Keep writnig
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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This is a witty poem about what retirement can mean. It means finally having the time to do those things you put off. Although, your wife could have been willing to help with some of them because she caused some of the wear and tear that needs to be fixed. Maybe if you share all the work you can get it done in between vacations rather than going back to work.
Keep writnig
dragonpoet
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Thank you for your great review and wonderful suggestions, I really appreciate it...Take care my friend...Bill
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You are most kindly welcome, Bill.
Joan
Comment from Frank Jauregui
Hey, thanks for the warning. LOL! Not really - I am not yet retired and my wife already has a honey - do list, long enough to last - to Kingdom come.
Anyway, If I ever do make it to retirement, and I'm foolish enough to take it, I'll only have my self to blame, for not heeding your wise counsel. God bless you and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Hey, thanks for the warning. LOL! Not really - I am not yet retired and my wife already has a honey - do list, long enough to last - to Kingdom come.
Anyway, If I ever do make it to retirement, and I'm foolish enough to take it, I'll only have my self to blame, for not heeding your wise counsel. God bless you and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Hello Frank,
Thanks for your funny review, I appreciate it very much.
Here's something else for you to think about before you decide to retire. After you retire, that honey-do-list turns into a bucket-list and then if you don't do what she asks you to do, well Frank, you're a dead man...LOL...Take care, my friend... Bill
Comment from forestport12
Laugh out loud funny. This poem is locked away in my mind. The biggest secret I've ever kept from my wife is how I really love to go to work when its time to take a break from the wife. I awarded you six stars as a medal for bravery by posting this.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Laugh out loud funny. This poem is locked away in my mind. The biggest secret I've ever kept from my wife is how I really love to go to work when its time to take a break from the wife. I awarded you six stars as a medal for bravery by posting this.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Thank you very much my friend for your funny review and for the sis stars, I truly appreciate it.
However, my wife just read the poem and I can see her sitting in the living room writing something. I'll give you one guess on what it is she's writing...LOL
Thanks again, my friend and have a great week...Bill
Comment from Wils
I was thrown into a similar situation a few years back due to not working for nearly two years. I think we drove each other nuts so was able to relate to this very well. A very humourous write.
Geoff
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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I was thrown into a similar situation a few years back due to not working for nearly two years. I think we drove each other nuts so was able to relate to this very well. A very humourous write.
Geoff
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Hello Geoff,
Thank you for your great review, I appreciate it. I'm glad you got a laugh out of it. I discovered that laughing as much as you can really helps to get us through some rough times. Take care my friend...Bill
Comment from Minglement
This was an entertaining read but I hope it was mostly tongue in cheek. I've been known to take things too seriously lol. You make a good point in your poem in any case. It's an adjustment for both. I'm glad you have your wood working hobby. You should post a pic and write a piece on one of your favorite projects. I bet they all have a story to tell :)
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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This was an entertaining read but I hope it was mostly tongue in cheek. I've been known to take things too seriously lol. You make a good point in your poem in any case. It's an adjustment for both. I'm glad you have your wood working hobby. You should post a pic and write a piece on one of your favorite projects. I bet they all have a story to tell :)
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Hello Marcia,
Thank you for your great review, I appreciate it very much.
Yes, it is quiet an adjustment for both, especially the wives. And yes, I've been a woodworker for many, many years. I imagine I could come up with many things to write about. Thanks for the suggestion.
Have a great week...Bill
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My pleasure, Bill.
Comment from samandlancelot
Cedar,
I especially liked your last two stanzas and the last thought 'so I went back to work.'
she would wave (change 'would wave' to 'waved' to keep in past tense.) both her arms and began to yell.
Patricia
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Cedar,
I especially liked your last two stanzas and the last thought 'so I went back to work.'
she would wave (change 'would wave' to 'waved' to keep in past tense.) both her arms and began to yell.
Patricia
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Hello Patricia,
Thank you for your review and suggestion, I really appreciate it. Have a great week...Bill
Comment from Y. M. Roger
LOL!!! Oh, you are so very right about this one, Bill!! ;) :) Absolutely loved this one - not only is it written with strong rhythm and rhyme, but your word choices really bring a smile and chuckles to the surface for your reader!! ;) Thanx so much for sharing today -- much needed with the excessive gray and rain! :) Yvette :)
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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LOL!!! Oh, you are so very right about this one, Bill!! ;) :) Absolutely loved this one - not only is it written with strong rhythm and rhyme, but your word choices really bring a smile and chuckles to the surface for your reader!! ;) Thanx so much for sharing today -- much needed with the excessive gray and rain! :) Yvette :)
Comment Written 16-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2020
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Hello Yvette,
I appreciate your wonderful review and I'm so glad it made you smile. That's what I was basically after most of all.
It's been so long since I've posted I almost forgot how...LOL
Thanks again for your kind words, my friend. Have a great week...Bill
