General Chat

Is it just my old man or do you all have this ability to not notice things. Right by my kitchen door this morning was a laundry basket full of wet washing to be hung out. Hubby went out the back a few times having to step over the basket. When I got up and went to hang it out in a huff he says he didn't see it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have I been landed with the only one that does this or are you all programmed to do it

so what's a Laundry Basket? Baz :o)

Dawn I think all men are programmed to being blind at certain times, they think if they dont take any notice it will simply walk out the basket and hang itself up on the line. Ive got one like yours as well. LOL Yvonne x

Er Dawn - sorry to let you down here but what's a washing machine? x

Fancy putting a basket in a place where he could trip up over it.... no consideration these wives

Colin - I object I have every consideration for my hubby. So when he comes home I'm saving all my....... washing for him !

Fred well if he will leave his clothes on the floor they wont get washed why should I pick them up as well as wash them. There were more of the childrens than ours anyway

Colin but its okay for him to leave his tools in the way though!!!!!!

Dawn its all in the training, Anyone rememeber Barbara Woodhouse????? My hubby will not only hang the washing out, but shock, horror he will even wash it!!!! At a push he might iron 1 item.

Er would FF but he's gone away all week to a posh hotel in Bristol all week - apparently on business

Fred you are sooooooooo right about the training, thats why mine has just made me my tea and is sorting out the childrens puddings now

Foxy is absolutely right. It's time we got back to some good old fashioned standards, where women knew their place. This is an article from a magazine of the 1950's

The Good Wife's Guide Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it. Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper etc and then run a duster over the tables. Over the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction. Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair and, if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. Minimise all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him. Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours. Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment without you. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home and relax. Your goal: Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquillity where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit. Don't greet him with complaints and problems. Don't complain if he's late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice. Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him. A good wife always knows her place….!

Didder if you call having no voice and feeling whacked out well then yes I am lol the washing and ironing is about the only thing hubby doesn't do but will at a push. Just couldn't believce he stepped over the basket and then said he didn't see it lol

Women ! We get rid of the possers, get them twin tubs and now fully automatic washers and driers and they do is moan. Bob

Dawn, tools are never left in the way, they are always where we put them so that they are handy next time we need them..............my wife mentioned today that the grassbox has not moved from where I left it the last time I mowed the grass............I don't understand her.....it is not alive....how can it move

Colin typical man and then when you lose something we must of moved it. Didder depends what the helping hand is going to do lol and it would take you hours to get to my part of the country

Foxy I do put hubbies slippers out........... in the bin he fetches them back!!!!. As for cooking dinner, he eats at work, but we agreed inside cooking is mine outside is his! !!!! so I moved all the cooking gear outside into the awning! His job! But I am good to him I always make sure he's awake in time to go to work. and I stay up to greet him when he gets in at 2am.

Typical male running at the 1st sign of losing come back FF we know you are still there

This weekend my wife bought some more of her favourite treats..................I know better than to tell her how fattening they are......;.but as we were having a party my son demonstrated how much fat was in them by putting a match to one and it burned away like a fire lighter...........my wifes response ? but I like them because they taste nice ....????