Mr & Mrs Happy, 15 years later.
"Did she get her computer?"
Pentium III-500 no less.
I know what you're thinking.
If you've followed the chronicles, you'll know
Yesterday was our 15th wedding anniversary.
First was a wonderful breakfast for two.
We had a grownup conversation without the occasional...
Then to Pipcom, the Den of Gods &
We walked in the door and Sue, the quote Goddess came flying
Mr Happy was standing beside me, she handed us the quote she
I sat down, and put my head between my knees to avoid
When we left there, believe it or not, I actually started to
He looked over at me, with another thoughtful look on his
"Really? You feel guilty about that?"
I nodded.
He started the truck and we drove off.
We drove into a Honda motorcycle dealership. We've been
"Ok give me a brochure and I'll think on it"
I expected no different this time. There was a beauty sitting
As we were walking back to the truck, he turned to me.
"Well *now* do you feel guilty?"
I should hardly think so!
I've said before that presents don't matter. In fact that is
We had played around with the idea of a trip for our
Doing what we did benefits us all.
This anniversary wasn't perfect because we spent
We made some plans as well.
Oh, and by the way...
Back in September and October, I started this diet.
'Nuff said.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~copyright 2000 ~ Dave~~~~~~~~~~~
You bet your floppy I did.
"She's spoiled, she's a whiner, she just made
him feel so guilty he *had* to buy it for her"
that Mr Happy can be made to feel guilty, but that
guilt doesn't reach deep enough to his wallet folks.
Besides, HE got a 4x4 ATV Honda!
Mr Happy did the unthinkable.
He took the entire day off work, yes you heard me
correctly. The ENTIRE day, to spend with me.
And spend we did.
I found myself unconsciously leaning over to
cut his sausage. Easy now, the breakfast entree.
Then I realized he wasn't seven and unable to handle
the knife properly.
"Careful you don't spill your juice!"
"Your eggs are dripping down your arm!"
"Don't kick your brother!"
Goddesses. The ISP people that have been serving me
since the day I went online a few years ago. Hmmm,
they've been serving me. Wonder what they'd say to that!
down the stairs saying "Hey Dave!"
(Yes, they call me Dave, who doesn't!?)
had been labouring on. He looks at it thoughtfully.
Reading each line. He is much too proud to admit that every
word except the "Total price" was pure gibberish.
He asked me if it's what I wanted.
I said yes.
He asked Sue how much money she'd need to get things started.
hyperventilating. My new computer system has officially
been ordered. I begged them to let him put the downpayment
on it before he changed his mind.
I'll have it in a week or so.
feel guilty for how much all this was going to cost. The price
was *more* than right, this system is a monster. But still...
I was really beginning to feel guilty, and I told him so.
face.
We kept driving.
I didn't
know where we were headed or why.
I didn't really care.
We
were alone, with hours to spare.
looking at 4X4 ATV's for years. And every time we come
thisclose to purchasing one, Mr Happy comes out with the
same old line.
in the lot. 1999 Honda 300. Dark green, *real* nice. He looked
it over, he looked under it, walked around it. We went into
the store and asked about it. The next thing I know, we're
signing on the dotted line, the deposit has been made and
he is the proud owner.
true. What matters, is after 15 years, many of which both
of us worked to support each other, we have finally decided
it was time to actually enjoy the fruits of our labour. Damn
expensive fruit, but ohhhh will it be enjoyed.
anniversary. Yes a week away would be fun.
But it's over in a week.
I have a brand new computer.
The kids will have *THIS* computer, so they've
benefited. And Mr Happy finally has his ATV which we'll
all use.
alot of money. It was perfect because we had an entire
day alone together, gained new possessions to benefit
the entire family, and didn't have to leave the demons with
a babysitter while we went off alone for a week dodging
iceburgs on an Alaskan cruise that I wouldn't have
enjoyed 1/2 as much as a new computer, you can't
take the ATV on a boat.
Since we are not taking off alone, we decided we are
going to have "summer adventures". Camping
at the most beautiful place in Ontario. "Algonquin Park".
I was hesitant only because the first time we camped there,
a tornado tore through the park, (luckily missing the actual
camping grounds but the outskirts of the wind managed to
destroy our trailer with us inside). What are the chances of
that happening twice! (Oy don't ask!)
Further to the previous chronicles about what to
wear for my anniversary "celebration"...
I've lost a total of 50lbs now.
And a beautiful soft and silky red chemise made it's
appearance on our anniversary.
And no, there won't be pictures posted!
Take me home!
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