He won't do anything if there is somebody else there to do it. If something were to happen to me he wouldn't be able to function. He's never done the kids laundry, loaded the dishwasher, or given them a bath, because I'm always there to do it instead. My oldest is already starting to realize that. He's my avatar, by the way.
God, sorry about the bitching. Not one to do that normally. I'm just reaching my boiling point with him.
Quote: AndreaLynne @ July 11 2009, 4:02 AM BSTGod, sorry about the bitching. Not one to do that normally. I'm just reaching my boiling point with him.
I remember the feeling. I hope you can work things out. If not, life goes on and everyone finds his/her happy place eventually.
I hope all the young folk perusing this thread will take heed and realize that a successful relationship depends upon shared tastes in TV shows. Or is it just mutual respect?
Thanks. Yeah, I'm beginning to think I settled too quickly. My friends keep throwing the old "closed door, open window" chestnut at me. I'm just terrified of being alone with my kids and with my health being questionable (1 year breast cancer survivor, yay me!). I just focus on my kids, which is how its supposed to be. But I have to say that the stupid twit is providing me with great writing material, so it's not a total loss. Ha!
Quote: Kenneth @ July 11 2009, 4:14 AM BSTI hope all the young folk perusing this thread will take heed and realize that a successful relationship depends upon shared tastes in TV shows. Or is it just mutual respect?
I hate to say this, but my husband initially was confused by accents on the shows I watched. He had to put on the subtitles for Fawlty Towers. Doesn't need to now, but I probably should have taken that as a sign. 
I don't think a life on your own is any scarier than a life relying on someone else. You can usually trust yourself to do the right thing. 
Look at me: 3-years-married, 20-years-single and giving relationship advice.
You're a far cry better than some of the others that have inflicted their advice on me. I do appreciate the positive words, and truth be told, it's like I've been single for a few years, just that I have my obnoxious kid brother living with me.
So now you're just a big insurance policy and pistol-attached-to-a-helium-balloon away from a life of comfortable independence.
Good way of putting it, thanks. And in case I'm not around to say it, early congrats on the impending 4,000th post.
Quote: AndreaLynne @ July 11 2009, 4:37 AM BSTAnd in case I'm not around to say it, early congrats on the impending 4,000th post.
So many electrons, their lives wasted. It's sad, really.
Quote: Nigel Kelly @ July 11 2009, 12:20 AM BSTCorrect me if I'm wrong but did the great Sootyj himself not have a Joey Deacon avatar at some point?
http://www2.disappointment.com/old/joeydeacon/joeybook.htm
His book!
You could buy it on Amazon but it's like 60 squids and that's loads.
Quote: billwill @ July 11 2009, 2:17 AM BST
Wow! It even comes with a clock!
Quote: Leevil @ July 11 2009, 12:49 PM BSTWow! It even comes with a clock!
The clock was just a non-functioning prototype for show purposes in those days, I think?
Or possibly the sole function of the whole machine was to keep the clock running accurately?
Quote: Leevil @ July 11 2009, 12:49 PM BSTWow! It even comes with a clock!
A scene from the new Bond Movie.
"Quantum of Coco."
Werther's Original Mr Bond?
Getting back to the original topic, I was named after this character from Thackerey's Vanity Fair.
