Tuesday, August 23, 2011

An Anniversary and Dr. Poo

37 years ago today, Martha got married in Denver, Colorado.

37 years ago today, so did I. Also In Denver.

I don't believe in coincidences, but that one is darn tough to ignore.

When I wished her Happy Anniversary! at the breakfast table this morning she stared at me for a moment and then rested her forehead in her hand like she suddenly had a horrible headache. She had a caged animal look about her and, after regaining the power of speech, said, "Christ, has it been THAT long?"

I was ecstatic to know that, after all this time, I still have an affect on her.

And we're going out, too. In about two hours she's taking me to see Dr. Poo for the results of my colonoscopy.

Now go away, dear readers, because I have to wrap her anniversary present and that'll take about two hours. I'm giving her (actually loaning her) one of my elderly paperback books with a date of 1968. The poor thing has been sitting on the shelf for 40 years just wishing to be read again, so I think it's a really nice gesture on my part to give (loan) it to my bride.

Did I hear someone in the back row mutter cheap bastard?


18 comments:

Ponita said...

Oh, a Happy Anniversary to the two of you! That's also the temperature (in celsius) up here in Windypeg, in case you wanted another coincidence. And I hope the results from Dr. Poo are positive! Are you feeling better? Hugs to both of you!!!

DJan Stewart said...

You're so incredibly generous, Charlie! And what's even better is that you remembered and she didn't. How backward is that? Oh, and Happy Anniversary!

Linda Koons said...

OMG----the earth moved. Was that you guys celebrating??? Happy Anniversary, special people.

Kim Ayres said...

Happy Anniversary to both of you - and it's lovely that you're taking her out too - so romantic. In a few weeks Maggie and I will be celebrating our 16th wedding anniversary, so I'm busy taking notes from the master

Macy said...

HA! That'll teach her to forget the anniversary!

Tell her from me,she needs to get a Big Expensive Present - then sit back and enjoy while you try to make amends for the rest of the year....

hope said...

I just passed the 31 year mark but I joke with Hubby that since we dated through high school and college, I should be able to tack another 5 years onto that.

And you've still got me beat. :)

Go on, you romantic you...and enjoy the evening with your beloved.

Pat said...

37 years - that's staying power and should be commended. It's not all peaches and cream is it?
But doesn't life's rich tapestry become a little more bearable when there are two of you to tote the load? You should both be proud of yourselves. Carry on:)

Sydlaughs said...

Happy Anniversary to both of you. That is a long time by today's standards.

TechnoBabe said...

Sometimes 37 years sounds like a very long time. Ha. Happy Anniversary, especially to Martha.

Mapstew said...

Ha! 37 years ago I was just coming to terms with pubic hair! (You'da thunk someone would'a told me!)

Happy anniwotsit you two. you have ONE GOOD SENSE OF HUMOUR Charlie Boy! :¬)

Wandering Coyote said...

Aw, how sweet, you got married mere weeks after I was born...

Happy anniversary to you both!

s.longworth3 said...

Happy anniversary to you both. If I live to be 85 I might get 37 years with P - now there's a thought. Hang on while I try to stop him running for the door...

bbruederlin said...

You are such a romantic! I actually think that giving a much loved book is a beautiful gesture. Oh wait a minute, you didn't say it was a much loved book, did you? Okay, an old bodice-ripper will do as well.
Happy anniversary, you kids!
Barbara

Bibliophilebythesea said...

Happy Anniversary Charlie to you and the Bride. Thanks for the "be safe" hurricane wishes; I appreciate that. Hope you are having more good days than bad.

Robert Neary said...

We like to give each other gifts that we can eat and don't have to wrap.

Fay said...

Well, happy anniversary! You've been married to the same Martha for 37 years? Bless her heart!
Seriously, a rare accomplishment indeed. I've been married nearly that long, but I've had several different husbands. Not at once, you understand. Just one at a time, which I believe is a law or something.

savannah said...

a bit late to the game, but after 37 years together, congratulations from a pal are ok. at lteast, i hope so, sugar! xoxoox for you both

Fay said...

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take thee broken wing and learn to fly
All your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Ok, well, you've been doing lots of other stuff, too. Lately it's occurred to me, what a long, strange trip it's been, my friend.