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Commander Wallace
12-14-16, 11:52 PM
With the holiday season upon us, many people are fortunate to have someone special in their lives to share the holidays with. Others are not so lucky. I consider myself fortunate most of the time, especially during the holiday season. On the other hand, I very much despise getting out ladders and hanging lights as the lights are always a tangled mess and don't light. Once again, This holiday season, I was asked to hang the lights at an inconvenient time and an argument with my lady ensued. I was in a hurry and did my best. Later, I wrote her an apology and off I went.


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Hi sweetheart.

I am sorry about getting into an argument about putting up the Christmas lights. I guess that sometimes I feel like you are pushing me too hard when you want something. I realize that I was wrong and I am apologizing for being such a hard-headed guy. All I want is for you to be happy and be able to enjoy the holiday season. Nothing brightens the Christmas spirit like Christmas lights! I took the time to hang the lights for you today; and now I will be off to play some golf..


Again, I am very sorry for the way I acted yesterday. I'll be home late.


I returned home and my understanding better half was not at home but she left me a note which i found very thoughtful of her. What I found on the other hand was not quite so thoughtful.



Her Response

Thank you for that heart-felt apology. I don't often get an apology from you, and I truly appreciate it. I, too, felt bad about the argument and wanted to apologize. I realize that I can sometimes be a little pushy. I will try to respect your feelings from now on. Thank you for taking the time to hang the Christmas lights for me. It really means a lot. Since you were so great about hanging the lights, I also washed one of your trucks for you. I can't wait till you come home and I can see your smiling face.


I love you.

See you soon.





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Happy Holidays to everyone and all the best in the New Year. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. I also hope your holiday season is devoid of stress of any kind
Jimbuna
12-15-16, 07:26 AM
That story (the first part anyway) is oh so recently true in my household :)
Wolferz
12-18-16, 05:19 PM
An intelligent hominid would untangle the strings and check them for bad bulbs
before hanging them up.

But, then again, the chosen parking space for your pickup truck speaks volumes. :03::timeout:

Wish I could read your love notes. Black font on black background?:06:
Commander Wallace
12-18-16, 05:28 PM
An intelligent hominid would untangle the strings and check them for bad bulbs
before hanging them up.

But, then again, the chosen parking space for your pickup truck speaks volumes. :03::timeout:

Wish I could read your love notes. Black font on black background?:06:


The background issues must be on your part since the lettering is black on a grey background and is very readable. The letter was both of us being our normal sweet if not sincere selves . :D

As for the lights, you assume I didn't check them before hanging them up. Like most people, I do check.

The thread was all in good fun Wolfy. :D
Mr Quatro
12-19-16, 07:13 AM
Just take her down to see the train:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6n03HUHL4Y
em2nought
12-19-16, 10:44 AM
Wishing y'all peace on earth, goodwill toward men. :D
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Commander Wallace
12-19-16, 01:24 PM
Just take her down to see the train:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6n03HUHL4Y


I saw that on the news the other night. How cool is that ? :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Wishing y'all peace on earth, goodwill toward men. :D

http://a2.cdn.whatstrending.com/post_items/images/000/037/023/large/peace_on_earth.jpg


That would be nice. The peace and goodwill part, not the tying up although that's an innovative way to hang the lights. I doubt the lady will go for that as I'm already on Santa's " bad list " :D All the same, The best of the Holidays to you and yours.
Jimbuna
12-19-16, 02:12 PM
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u crank
12-19-16, 04:11 PM
I'm not going to rock the boat at all. My wife, daughter and grandson all want to go to Orlando Fl. for Christmas. I was totally:03: against it:03: but to keep peace I'll go and say nothing. :D The things you do for your loved ones. :O:
Commander Wallace
12-19-16, 06:33 PM
I'm not going to rock the boat at all. My wife, daughter and grandson all want to go to Orlando Fl. for Christmas. I was totally:03: against it:03: but to keep peace I'll go and say nothing. :D The things you do for your loved ones. :O:

Always the diplomat. :D