for The Sunday Muse
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Jane, I’ve found the perfect place, a cottage in the countryside.
It needs a bit of touching up, but I know how much you love DIY. Some filler here, a lick of paint there, oh, and you’ll need to bang in some picture hooks.
There are a few cracked windows but you’ll easily fix them, you’re very handy with putty.
Several kitchen cupboards have collapsed so I’ll get you some screws, and maybe even a new screwdriver!
It’s got amazing views; at least it will have when you’ve done a bit of that gardening you so enjoy, felling those trees shouldn’t be too much trouble.
The roof leaks a bit, but don’t worry, I’ll hold the ladder for you, and as you love playing with Lego with the kids you’ll find rebuilding the chimney a doddle.
Me? Oh, I’ll plug in the television and may even find out where the nearest pub is. I’m going to be in need of a beer or two with all that activity going on!
So, what do you think?
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sounds great. for you )
I don’t think I’d have got away with it!
Always good to give advice and encouragement. Even better if it comes with muscle to help with the work. Then relax together with a beer or two. That’s what you meant, right?
But of course! Cheers, Patricia!
Second word from me would be ‘….off’ Keith LOL. I had enough of the DI-Y in my last relationship!
Haha, well deserved!
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I think this poem could have been written by my ex-husband, who would lie on the couch and tell me I could paint more efficiently if I did a better job of smoothing the paintbrush along the edge of the can after dipping. A neighbour who saw me through the window actually came in to see why I was painting and not my husband, given I had three kids under six. LOL.
Oh the neighbour was Germaine Greer….I remember
My tale was closer to the truth than I could’ve imagined it seems! Cheers Sherry.
He’s got the worlds easiest job.
…assuming he got away with it!
I don’t think he will.
This made me smile Keith! I love it!
I’m pleased, thanks, Carrie!
Someone is perhaps carrying the heavier load. Ah, but then again…advice with such hefty claims can be…weighty 🤣
Absolutely so, Suzette!
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I like the wit and humor here Keith — made me smile. That was considerate of you to get the ladder, and such wonderful activities you found for your wife — bet she loved you for it! 😉 Too bad you had to do that walkin’ to get to the pub 🍻 — but a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do. 😓
I quite agree but it was well worth the effort! Fortunately, my wife collected me so I didn’t have to walk back home!
haha! that’s totally fair, Keith 😉
<3
David
Be careful what you say, David!!!
Erm…..I think you should make it very clear that this is a joke against MCP men…..otherwise I would buy a guard dog and double bolt the doors
Wise advice Rall, I think I’ll do just that – as soon as she’s fixed the bolt to the door!
Ouch. This hits a little to close to the truth for some. Still, it’s funny.
I promise you it’s fiction, Mimi!!!!
I hope she can take a joke — otherwise that place could become the perfect doghouse for him to spend his time in. 🙂
I’m sure the whole thing was said tongue-in-cheek, Christine!
LOL, I think Legos might “accidentally” be left on the path to the pub. 🙂 Also, if only house reno was that easy. I’m up for a bit of papier mache wall repair.
I trod barefoot on some Lego the other day, ouch! When he was in student accommodation, my son repaired a wall using bread pudding!
Lol. Imagine it won’t just be the house in need of repair!
It stinks for her!! 🙂
I suppose there are such folks, most women can paint pretty good
but have problems with the nail poundings.
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