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Well yesterday we moved the last of Nancy and Adam's things into my house, she also took the time to remind me it was four months to the day for the wedding. Ah, wuv!!
My life as a bachelor has finally come to an end, not with a big bang but a whimper. Perfectly expressed by the fact that my house now has a large (and lovely) potted plant at the front entrance and I can now look through a decorative stained glass fish on my kitchen window sill out onto my new herb garden. Sweet!!
Now where did we pack those doilies......
John
Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind
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What's that saying? Oh, yah!
"Be careful of what you wish for, because it might just come true"
At work the expression is..."Who moved my cheese"
Don't worry about the wedding, it will go by like a ton of bricks, at just under the speed of sound.
All kidding aside, enjoy the ride it should be a blast.
Tom
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 - 1790)
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Living in sin!?! What will the neighbors say? 
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...my house now has a large (and lovely) potted plant at the front entrance......
Always nice to have a place to relieve oneself. 
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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We discussed this before.....
When is the Bachelor party?
Stewart
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"It's outside your field of expertise."
"Poppycock normally is."
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Have you pulled the sit bolt upright in the middle of the night screaming at the top of your lungs trick like you did in Dahlonega on her yet?
That'll teach her who is boss...
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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Funny, Nina and I have been married now (to each other) for longer than we were single. When you have been with someone for over half your life, it seems as though there have always been potted plants and stained glass fish. Good luck to you, Sir. I hope you find it to be as life altering as you fear, but in the best way. 
Thom
I might be wrong, I sometimes am.
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My GF has been throwing out hints, lately, too. She asked if we really 'needed' three cars and a motorcycle and suggested that we could sell her Boxster and my M Roadster, get a Cayman S instead as the 'fun' car, and keep the 'safety car' as a daily driver. This was tempting  , but I countered that we would then not have a convertible to play in on sunny days  . I think she pretty much knows better than to suggest getting rid of the Speedy...  Smart girl.
JB
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Alas, Poor John, soon to among us with our wives holding the keys to the testicular lockbox. 
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Thanks guys, it's good to now I'm not the only one in a leaky boat.
Ryan, I haven't tried that trick yet. I'm saving it for a special occasion.
John
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It'll be great John, just ask for permission now to do anything you want in the future...  M and I lived together for a year or two then tied the knott, funny plants appeared from nowhere then --- Maybe it's a female thing  Im sure you'll be happy bro 
Ray(UK)
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I have..I mean my wife has but lets me drive sometimes, a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. Serves as a daily driver, convertible and offroad fun vehicle!
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John, don't worry you'll still be the man of the house. Uh, hold on guys I'll be back in sec. Yes dear the garbage is out, yes dear your mini van has been washed. The yard, uh I was gonna get to that tomorrow. What's that, rain tomorrow. Ok,sure I'll mow tonight. Yard sales, sure I'll go with you on Saturday. John, uh, uh like I said you're the man.  
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...my house now has a large (and lovely) potted plant at the front entrance......
Always nice to have a place to relieve oneself.
It's a good place to dump badly mixed drinks too.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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If you haven't done it yet, now is the time to pick your side of the bed.
Decide carefully, it's a permanent choice.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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If you haven't done it yet, now is the time to pick your side of the bed.
Decide carefully, it's a permanent choice.
make sure you get the TV angle calculated right
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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The secret for a successful marriage is to remember this sage advice: You can be right or you can be happy, you can't be both. 
Cheers, Sid
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If you haven't done it yet, now is the time to pick your side of the bed.
Decide carefully, it's a permanent choice.
Now, how many have really had a choice about that? It's an automatic thing, she gets the side nearest the bathroom door no matter what.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Makes no difference in the end. She WILL re-arrainge the room as soon as you're comfy with it! Watch out for the silverware drawer switch, it'll drive ya crazy! later, Tom.
But, what do I know?
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Watch out for the silverware drawer switch, it'll drive ya crazy!
OHHHHH!!!!! Yesterday more stuff was getting unpacked and she switched out all of the silverware. Why? Because hers is better and now she wants to go plate shopping. It's like a slow castration.
John
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Because hers is better and now she wants to go plate shopping. It's like a slow castration.
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Why? Because hers is better
OK Wojo,
When you bought your bike a few years ago, you just couldn't leave well-enough alone, swapped out the seat and tinkertinkertinker......
Think of this in the same light, and you'll both be fine-cheers old boy 
jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Always remember that the toilet seat and lid stay in the down position and the only reading materials in the toilet now will be stupid little odes to guys missing the bowl  . it,s all good John ,enjoy mate and good luck
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Although it sounds like I'm complaining, she gets to read everything or I tell about it after I've posted. She got a great sense of humour, she'd have to to stay with me.
John
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And remember, it's easier to get forgiveness than permission.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
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all the best john. We celebrated 36 years last week - a great partnership is worth some work and compromise.
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