We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice
to be sleeping in our own bed again.

Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.

It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!

We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
etc. for the new house.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today.

Congratulations! :-D

On Mon, 7 May 2018 10:13:19 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice
>to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
>Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
>oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
>cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
>It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
>celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>
>We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>etc. for the new house.

Congratulation for the new digs and your 52nd anniversary.
Living retired in Florida you'll need to take up fishing and have a
small yacht... a Boston Whaler is about the best there is for fishing
and cruising about.
https://www.bostonwhaler.com/
https://www.bostonwhaler.com/family-...s/230-outrage/

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice to
> be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best cup
> of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would celebrate
> by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage soup.
> Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>
> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops, etc.
> for the new house.


Happy Anniversary Ed!!! Enjoy the soup.

Cheri

On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 9:13:25 AM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice
> to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
> cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
> soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>
> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
> etc. for the new house.
>
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!

On 5/7/2018 12:39 PM, wrote:

>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>> soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>>

>>
> HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!
>


Thank you. I went to the store this morning and coming the other
direction in the back aisle was a 4 year old, mom, grandmom. He had a
bunch of carnations and when he passed, he gave me one. I thanked him
and brought it home and gave it to my wife.

The kid gave a couple to others in the store. It sure brightened up the
day for a few.

On Mon, 7 May 2018 10:13:19 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice
>to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
>Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
>oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
>cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
>It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
>celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>
>We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>etc. for the new house.

Congratulations and best wishes for the move - when will the house be
ready?

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice to
> be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best cup
> of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would celebrate
> by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage soup.
> Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>
> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops, etc.
> for the new house.

Nice!

On 5/7/2018 2:53 PM, wrote:
>
>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>> soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>>
>> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>> etc. for the new house.
>
> Congratulations and best wishes for the move - when will the house be
> ready?
>

Supposed to be in October. Plenty of time to get rid of stuff here in
the meantime.

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice to
> be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best cup
> of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would celebrate
> by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage soup.
> Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>
> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops, etc.
> for the new house.


Happy Anniversary Ed!!! Enjoy the soup.

Cheri

==

+1 )

On Mon, 7 May 2018 16:15:31 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 5/7/2018 2:53 PM, wrote:
>>
>>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
>>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>>> soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>>>
>>> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>>> etc. for the new house.
>>
>> Congratulations and best wishes for the move - when will the house be
>> ready?
>>
>
>Supposed to be in October. Plenty of time to get rid of stuff here in
>the meantime.

Plus ideal time to move south

On 5/7/2018 10:13 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> We've been away for 11 days.Â* While it was nice to be away, it is nice
> to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
> cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today.Â* While many people would
> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
> soup.Â* Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>
> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
> etc. for the new house.

Happy Anniversary! Add a little of that freshly squeezed OJ to the
champagne.

Jill

On 5/7/2018 12:44 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 5/7/2018 12:39 PM, wrote:
>
>>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today.Â* While many people would
>>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>>> soup.Â* Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>>>
>
>>>
>> HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!
>>
>
>
> Thank you.Â* I went to the store this morning and coming the other
> direction in the back aisle was a 4 year old, mom, grandmom. He had a
> bunch of carnations and when he passed, he gave me one.Â* I thanked him
> and brought it home and gave it to my wife.
>
> The kid gave a couple to others in the store.Â* It sure brightened up the
> day for a few.

How very sweet!

Jill

On 5/7/2018 11:17 AM, wrote:
> On Mon, 7 May 2018 10:13:19 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice
>> to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>>
>> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
>> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
>> cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>>
>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>> soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>>
>> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>> etc. for the new house.
>
> Congratulation for the new digs and your 52nd anniversary.
> Living retired in Florida you'll need to take up fishing and have a
> small yacht... a Boston Whaler is about the best there is for fishing
> and cruising about.
> https://www.bostonwhaler.com/
> https://www.bostonwhaler.com/family-...s/230-outrage/
>
Are they moving to Florida? I know he talked about a warmer climate but
I didn't know if they'd decided. Ed?

Jill

On 2018-05-07 10:13 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> We've been away for 11 days.Â* While it was nice to be away, it is nice
> to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
> cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today.Â* While many people would
> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
> soup.Â* Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>

Congratulations. We have number 45 coming up in about two weeks. I don't
think I can get away with a dinner at home. I think we are looking at a
nice dinner out. A good friend is celebrating his 45th about about the
same time. Lucky guy has a $300 gift certificate he won at a charity
event and it's for a restaurant I would like to go to except that dinner
could easily run $300 there.

On Mon, 7 May 2018 10:13:19 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice
>to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
>Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
>oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
>cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
>It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
>celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and

Wait for it...

> cabbage!

Very idiosyncratic!

>We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>etc. for the new house.

Congratulations!

On 5/7/2018 9:13 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> We've been away for 11 days.Â* While it was nice to be away, it is nice
> to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
> cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today.Â* While many people would
> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and
> cabbage soup.Â* Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne
> and cabbage!
>
> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
> etc. for the new house.

Â* Congrats Ed ! Says a lot about commitment to stay married that long .
Raise a glass to your wife for me for putting up with you for so long .

--
Snag
Ain't no dollar sign on
peace of mind - Zac Brown

On 5/7/2018 4:58 PM, jmcquown wrote:

>>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today.Â* While many people would
>>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>>> soup.Â* Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>>>
>>> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>>> etc. for the new house.
>>
>> Congratulation for the new digs and your 52nd anniversary.
>> Living retired in Florida you'll need to take up fishing and have a
>> small yacht... a Boston Whaler is about the best there is for fishing
>> and cruising about.
>> https://www.bostonwhaler.com/
>> https://www.bostonwhaler.com/family-...s/230-outrage/
>>
>>
> Are they moving to Florida?Â* I know he talked about a warmer climate but
> I didn't know if they'd decided.Â* Ed?
>
> Jill

Yes, buying a house that will be built and finished in October.

On 5/7/2018 6:22 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
> On 5/7/2018 9:13 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> We've been away for 11 days.Â* While it was nice to be away, it is nice
>> to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>>
>> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
>> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
>> cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>>
>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today.Â* While many people would
>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and
>> cabbage soup.Â* Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne
>> and cabbage!
>>
>> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>> etc. for the new house.
>
> Â* Congrats Ed ! Says a lot about commitment to stay married that long .
> Raise a glass to your wife for me for putting up with you for so long .
>
I've always enjoyed hearing Ed speak about cooking for and dining with
his wife. He clearly loves her as much now as ever.

There have been many discussions on RFC over the years involving table
settings and dinnerware. Ed doesn't need a special occasion to use the
"good china". He sets a nice table because a meal with his wife is
always a special time together. That shines through in his posts.

Jill

On 5/7/2018 6:37 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 5/7/2018 4:58 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today.Â* While many people would
>>>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage
>>>> soup.Â* Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and
>>>> cabbage!
>>>>
>>>> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>>>> etc. for the new house.
>>>
>>> Congratulation for the new digs and your 52nd anniversary.
>>> Living retired in Florida you'll need to take up fishing and have a
>>> small yacht... a Boston Whaler is about the best there is for fishing
>>> and cruising about.
>>> https://www.bostonwhaler.com/
>>> https://www.bostonwhaler.com/family-...s/230-outrage/
>>>
>>>
>> Are they moving to Florida?Â* I know he talked about a warmer climate
>> but I didn't know if they'd decided.Â* Ed?
>>
>> Jill
>
> Yes, buying a house that will be built and finished in October.

Wonderful! I hope you'll both enjoy it. Do take some pics of it when
you get a chance. It's fun to see pics in progress.

Jill

"Terry Coombs" wrote in message news
On 5/7/2018 9:13 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice to
> be sleeping in our own bed again.
>
> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best cup
> of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>
> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would celebrate
> by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and cabbage soup.
> Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne and cabbage!
>
> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops, etc.
> for the new house.

Congrats Ed ! Says a lot about commitment to stay married that long .
Raise a glass to your wife for me for putting up with you for so long .
==

Indeed, from me too I would have been married that long had my first
husband not died. But I have been very, very lucky to find another
wonderful husband) We have been married for 20 years)

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 5/7/2018 6:22 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
> On 5/7/2018 9:13 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> We've been away for 11 days. While it was nice to be away, it is nice
>> to be sleeping in our own bed again.
>>
>> Since we were in Florida, we brought back a half bushel of Valencia
>> oranges. Breakfast consisted of a glass of fresh squeezed OJ, the best
>> cup of tea in 11 days (coffee for my wife), bacon and eggs.
>>
>> It is also our 52nd anniversary today. While many people would
>> celebrate by going out for a nice dinner, we are making ham and
>> cabbage soup. Nothing says "celebration" like a glass of champagne
>> and cabbage!
>>
>> We picked out all the options and accessories, colors, counter tops,
>> etc. for the new house.
>
> Congrats Ed ! Says a lot about commitment to stay married that long .
> Raise a glass to your wife for me for putting up with you for so long .
>
I've always enjoyed hearing Ed speak about cooking for and dining with
his wife. He clearly loves her as much now as ever.

There have been many discussions on RFC over the years involving table
settings and dinnerware. Ed doesn't need a special occasion to use the
"good china". He sets a nice table because a meal with his wife is
always a special time together. That shines through in his posts.

Jill

==

I love it))

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...

> Indeed, from me too I would have been married that long had my first
> husband not died. But I have been very, very lucky to find another
> wonderful husband) We have been married for 20 years)


A wonderful husband is terrific.

Cheri

"Cheri" wrote in message news
"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...

> Indeed, from me too I would have been married that long had my first
> husband not died. But I have been very, very lucky to find another
> wonderful husband) We have been married for 20 years)


A wonderful husband is terrific.

Cheri
==

Yes) I am a very lucky and happy wife)

On Tue, 8 May 2018 08:42:27 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>> Indeed, from me too I would have been married that long had my first
>> husband not died. But I have been very, very lucky to find another
>> wonderful husband) We have been married for 20 years)
>
>
>A wonderful husband is terrific.

Thanks.

Ophelia wrote:
>
> I would have been married that long had my first
> husband not died. But I have been very, very lucky to find another
> wonderful husband) We have been married for 20 years)

You've been very fortunate, it's not easy to find a new spouse, for
women and men. I think it's more difficult for men because it's
primarily the women who gets to accept/reject a date... men get
rejected far more than women. Every day is not perfect but I feel we
are both very fortunate to have stayed together for nearly 27 years. I
think the secret is to bend like a reed in a wind storm. We both
agree that the most difficult challenge is to deal with the children
from another's previous marriage. Children from previous marriages
regardless their age can be extremely selfish, graspy, and mean
spirited.

On Tue, 08 May 2018 16:17:50 -0400, wrote:

>Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> I would have been married that long had my first
>> husband not died. But I have been very, very lucky to find another
>> wonderful husband) We have been married for 20 years)
>
>You've been very fortunate, it's not easy to find a new spouse, for
>women and men. I think it's more difficult for men because it's
>primarily the women who gets to accept/reject a date... men get
>rejected far more than women. Every day is not perfect but I feel we
>are both very fortunate to have stayed together for nearly 27 years. I
>think the secret is to bend like a reed in a wind storm. We both
>agree that the most difficult challenge is to deal with the children
>from another's previous marriage. Children from previous marriages
>regardless their age can be extremely selfish, graspy, and mean
>spirited.

So you're getting along well with them?

On Wed, 09 May 2018 06:19:17 +1000, Bruce >
wrote:

>On Tue, 08 May 2018 16:17:50 -0400, wrote:
>
>>Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>> I would have been married that long had my first
>>> husband not died. But I have been very, very lucky to find another
>>> wonderful husband) We have been married for 20 years)
>>
>>You've been very fortunate, it's not easy to find a new spouse, for
>>women and men. I think it's more difficult for men because it's
>>primarily the women who gets to accept/reject a date... men get
>>rejected far more than women. Every day is not perfect but I feel we
>>are both very fortunate to have stayed together for nearly 27 years. I
>>think the secret is to bend like a reed in a wind storm. We both
>>agree that the most difficult challenge is to deal with the children
>>from another's previous marriage. Children from previous marriages
>>regardless their age can be extremely selfish, graspy, and mean
>>spirited.
>
>So you're getting along well with them?

As well as is possible... often minimal contact is best. We are civil
to each other but we are not lovey dovey... it's better that way, they
have their own father. At 50 years old they are not kids.

Bruce wrote:
> On Tue, 08 May 2018 16:17:50 -0400, wrote:
>
>> Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>> I would have been married that long had my first
>>> husband not died. But I have been very, very lucky to find another
>>> wonderful husband) We have been married for 20 years)
>>
>> You've been very fortunate, it's not easy to find a new spouse, for
>> women and men. I think it's more difficult for men because it's
>> primarily the women who gets to accept/reject a date... men get
>> rejected far more than women. Every day is not perfect but I feel we
>> are both very fortunate to have stayed together for nearly 27 years. I
>> think the secret is to bend like a reed in a wind storm. We both
>> agree that the most difficult challenge is to deal with the children
>>from another's previous marriage. Children from previous marriages
>> regardless their age can be extremely selfish, graspy, and mean
>> spirited.
>
> So you're getting along well with them?
>

Penfart getting along? Are yoose kidding?

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 10:17:55 AM UTC-10, Sheldon wrote:
>
> You've been very fortunate, it's not easy to find a new spouse, for
> women and men. I think it's more difficult for men because it's
> primarily the women who gets to accept/reject a date... men get
> rejected far more than women. Every day is not perfect but I feel we
> are both very fortunate to have stayed together for nearly 27 years. I
> think the secret is to bend like a reed in a wind storm. We both
> agree that the most difficult challenge is to deal with the children
> from another's previous marriage. Children from previous marriages
> regardless their age can be extremely selfish, graspy, and mean
> spirited.

Actually, widowers are prime pieces of meat in the used spouse market. When my mom died, he was getting chased by several women. He was afraid to answer the phone. It was pretty funny.

dsi1 wrote:
>
> Actually, widowers are prime pieces of meat in the used spouse market. When my mom died, he was getting chased by several women. He was afraid to answer the phone. It was pretty funny.

No kidding there, my friend. When I got divorced....a nice guy
with a little daughter was so much a "chick magnet." I actually
ran from women more often than I chased women.

Now, I'm old and worthless and I don't care but I had fun times.
When I die, just chisel a smiley face on my headstone. heheh
:-D

On Wed, 9 May 2018 04:30:20 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
wrote:

>On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 10:17:55 AM UTC-10, Sheldon wrote:
>>
>> You've been very fortunate, it's not easy to find a new spouse, for
>> women and men. I think it's more difficult for men because it's
>> primarily the women who gets to accept/reject a date... men get
>> rejected far more than women. Every day is not perfect but I feel we
>> are both very fortunate to have stayed together for nearly 27 years. I
>> think the secret is to bend like a reed in a wind storm. We both
>> agree that the most difficult challenge is to deal with the children
>> from another's previous marriage. Children from previous marriages
>> regardless their age can be extremely selfish, graspy, and mean
>> spirited.
>
>Actually, widowers are prime pieces of meat in the used spouse market. When my mom died, he was getting chased by several women. He was afraid to answer the phone. It was pretty funny.

When mom died dad was the hottest catch at the senior center, but at
75 he was not about to get hitched again, so he sampled many of the
women instead... he even sampled some of those old biddy's single
daughters.
Older women who are self sufficient aren't looking to remarry either.