A star is born - Page 3

mapuc · 06-06-19, 11:32 AM

I don't know if it has a psychological name for what I'm trying to explain.

You can have a bad day a really bad day, where everything is not going your way

and then you see a little baby girl/boy smiling…….AND Voila all your problems seems so far away.

Markus

Jimbuna · 06-07-19, 04:47 AM

Well I know one thing for certain Markus and that is the great feeling of joy and happiness the wife and I feel when we visit her

Commander Wallace · 06-07-19, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

I don't know if it has a psychological name for what I'm trying to explain.

You can have a bad day a really bad day, where everything is not going your way

and then you see a little baby girl/boy smiling…….AND Voila all your problems seems so far away.

Markus

You have long ago discovered one of the great joys in life, Markus.

You never mention Jim if Lauren and Johnny are living close . I wondered if you and Ann would help out / babysitting at all ?

Jimbuna · 06-07-19, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

You have long ago discovered one of the great joys in life, Markus.

You never mention Jim if Lauren and Johnny are living close . I wondered if you and Ann would help out / babysitting at all ?

Less than half a mile so yes, babysitting is high on the future agenda.

Commander Wallace · 06-07-19, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Less than half a mile so yes, babysitting is high on the future agenda.

Platapus · 06-14-19, 03:42 PM

There I was, no Sh.... uh this really happened.

I was sitting in my car with an almost 7 year old granddaughter and an almost 4 year granddaughter. We were waiting for their grandmother (The Frau) to come out of a store. They each had a lollypop to amuse themselves with and I was just waiting.

Well the 7 year old loves to boss the 4 year old around. You see she is much older and more experienced.

The 4 year old, evidently was trying to chew her lollypop. So the 7 year old says, as only a 7 year old can.

"No, don't bite it, put it in your mouth and suck it!"

"No! Don't use your teeth, use your tongue and lick it!"

Being 7 years old, naturally she had to say this in a very loud voice and repeat it about a thousand times.

There I was. Sitting in the front seat, telling myself

"Do not smile, do not smirk, do not laugh. Do not respond in any way what so ever."

It was painful.

That's what it is like being a grandfather.

Jimbuna · 06-15-19, 05:12 AM

^ Can't wait

Aktungbby · 06-15-19, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Less than half a mile so yes, babysitting is high on the future agenda.

OF COURSE, HANDING THEM BACK TO MOM AND DAD AFTER A TOUR OF DUTY IS A FORM OF VENGEANCE!

Jimbuna · 06-15-19, 09:45 AM

^ Too bleedin true

mapuc · 06-15-19, 11:05 AM

I have a interesting question

Could it be that your lovely wife have begun to knitter ?

The reason is that every elderly woman I have known or know about have after their have become grandma started to knit.

Markus

Jimbuna · 06-16-19, 06:08 AM

No Markus, Ann (my wife) doesn't knit and besides, family and friends have already knit so many items of clothing and blankets it isn't necessary

Aktungbby · 06-16-19, 12:38 PM

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Congrats! Who knit the baby blanket? My wife is an inveterate knitter currently working on two new-arrival baby blankets (whilst watching Giants baseball or the Warriors!!)so I tend to pay attention to the details! The yearly trips to Scottish distilleries also entail yarn shopping at the source...now that's multi-tasking!

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The blanket came from a local supermarket apparently.

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Originally Posted by mapuc

I have a interesting question

Could it be that your lovely wife have begun to knitter ?

The reason is that every elderly woman I have known or know about have after their have become grandma started to knit.

Markus

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

No Markus, Ann (my wife) doesn't knit and besides, family and friends have already knit so many items of clothing and blankets it isn't necessary

JEEZE! IT AIN'T JUST WOMEN! WE NEED TO OPEN A NEW THREAD HERE; WE COULD SPIN SOME 'TALL YARNS'! BY WAY OF INSPIRATION:

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it has been brought to my attention that many other famous men can knit (or, at least they have been seen knitting one time or another). Including but not limited to; Tom Hanks, Cary Grant,

George Lucas, Ewan McGregor, Rosey Grier & VIDA BLUE,

Jacques Plante (hockey player), Laurence Fishburne…

THERE ARE BOOKS ON THE SUBJECT

AND FOR THOSE OF US WITH 'THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT' AND A DELICATE SENSE OF HYDRALICS>

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Jimbuna · 06-17-19, 10:49 AM

Sailor Steve · 06-17-19, 10:55 AM

Aww, she only has eyes for Dad!

Jimbuna · 06-17-19, 11:05 AM

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Aww, she only has eyes for Dad!

Yeah but only until Grandad arrives for his daily visit

06-07-19, 04:47 AM	#32
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well I know one thing for certain Markus and that is the great feeling of joy and happiness the wife and I feel when we visit her __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-14-19, 03:42 PM	#36
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,971 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	On being a grandfather There I was, no Sh.... uh this really happened. I was sitting in my car with an almost 7 year old granddaughter and an almost 4 year granddaughter. We were waiting for their grandmother (The Frau) to come out of a store. They each had a lollypop to amuse themselves with and I was just waiting. Well the 7 year old loves to boss the 4 year old around. You see she is much older and more experienced. The 4 year old, evidently was trying to chew her lollypop. So the 7 year old says, as only a 7 year old can. "No, don't bite it, put it in your mouth and suck it!" "No! Don't use your teeth, use your tongue and lick it!" Being 7 years old, naturally she had to say this in a very loud voice and repeat it about a thousand times. There I was. Sitting in the front seat, telling myself "Do not smile, do not smirk, do not laugh. Do not respond in any way what so ever." It was painful. That's what it is like being a grandfather. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right. Last edited by Platapus; 06-15-19 at 11:21 AM.

06-15-19, 05:12 AM	#37
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Can't wait __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-15-19, 09:45 AM	#39
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Too bleedin true __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-16-19, 06:08 AM	#41
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No Markus, Ann (my wife) doesn't knit and besides, family and friends have already knit so many items of clothing and blankets it isn't necessary __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-06-19, 11:32 AM	#31
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,922 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I don't know if it has a psychological name for what I'm trying to explain. You can have a bad day a really bad day, where everything is not going your way and then you see a little baby girl/boy smiling…….AND Voila all your problems seems so far away. Markus

06-15-19, 11:05 AM	#40
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,922 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I have a interesting question Could it be that your lovely wife have begun to knitter ? The reason is that every elderly woman I have known or know about have after their have become grandma started to knit. Markus

06-17-19, 10:49 AM	#43
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-17-19, 10:55 AM	#44
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Aww, she only has eyes for Dad! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo