November 8, 2007
Conversations with Women
Just from this morning … it’s like this every day; now you know why I’m bald.
Me: Let’s have dinner tomorrow night.
The Wife: The guys are here from Schenectady.
Me: So tomorrow’s no good?
The Wife: I’ve had meetings all week long.
Me: How about the day after tomorrow? [a Saturday]
The Wife: I’m going to Shanghai on Sunday.
Me: So no time is good this week?
The Wife: Tomorrow night is fine; haven’t you been listening to me?
…….
Cookie: I need some money for vegetables.
Me: How much?
Cookie: Prices have gone up so much this year!
Me: Yes, how much do you need?
Cookie: Asparagus is no longer in season.
Me: Yes, how much do you need?
Cookie: It’s a good thing you don’t like lotus root!
Me: Yes, how much do you need?
Cookie: A little more than usual.
Me: Will 100 do?
Cookie: Yes, haven’t you been listening to me?
……….
Me: How long did T nap?
Nanny: He went to bed at the usual time.
Me: Yes, but how long did he sleep?
Nanny: He slept very soundly.
Me: Yes, for how long?
Nanny: He got up at the usual time.
Me: OK, but how long did he sleep?
Nanny: I just told you; haven’t you been listening to me?
……….
The crazy thing is, I’d love to have a daughter. ;-)
November 8th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Though the housing price rockets higher in BJ, the labor is cheap, which is really great.
November 8th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
ucla: And all this time I thought you were a guy.
November 8th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
I have often had this experience, particularly with my current girlfriend. I often wonder… are men and women MEANT to LIVE together? Why dont we sow the seeds, so to speak, and let the community bring the kids up while us men keep on trading and hunting.
November 8th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
I believe it was Kathrine Hepburn who said “Men and Women are not meant to live together, they should live next door to each other and visit often.”
November 8th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
maoxian, I am a guy. I meant labor is cookie and nanny. Not you:)
November 8th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
@Rod: Of course men and women aren’t meant to live together. I’m a big fan of scattering seeds and letting the “community” sort ‘em out.
@Tom: I agree with that old battle-axe completely.
November 8th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
Rod,
I think that’s what happened early on in the hunter/gatherer phase of mankind. We banded together for safety, the men hunted and the women gathered while watching the kids.
November 8th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
CM said:
“I’m a big fan of scattering seeds and letting the “community” sort ‘em out.”
CM, did you used to play in the NBA ? :)
November 8th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
Todd: I’m tall but not that tall — anyway, basketball players don’t make enough money. ;-)
November 8th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
Don’t get me started. I have a wife and three adult daughters still at home in the local Uni.
Welcome to my world.
November 8th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
the problem is you wanted a tiny little conversation. all the info was there. :)
November 8th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
Men are from Mars. Women are from, well, first, let me ask, how long have you got?
November 9th, 2007 at 8:57 am
Schenectady? That’s my neck of the woods. Well, I’m just outside of Albany. Holy cow, I thought those sort of conversations only happened in my house. LoL.
November 9th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Tmo: You wrote: “I think that’s what happened early on in the hunter/gatherer phase of mankind..”. You are right, exactly. For what reasons did we decide that the nuclear family is a better option?
November 9th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Chairman: You said you agree with Tom and I. Shall I tell your wife, or shall I leave that to you?:) lol
November 9th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Rod: We didn’t decide that, they did. And She Who Must Be Obeyed is already well aware of my views. ;-)