Tim stopped at a yard sale last week. They had old garden tools, so he returned to the sale with Levi, who bought a carload of stuff.
(Not kidding, btw. )
The ladder he bought was set aside. And picked up when Tim brought the truck into town. So Tim did that yesterday.
Tim knows the family hosting the sale. An elderly couple is selling their big house. Their kids were helping out. One of the daughters mentioned that they were bringing stuff to the sale through out the week.
Tim needed to run into town to meet the water company this morning. We were astonished to get our water bill for the old house. They claimed we had used 63 gallons of water a day last month. The house has been empty since the end of July! When they were called, they said it was an estimated bill and said that they are required to be notified when a house is empty for a final meter reading. Who knew? We sure did not.
So this morning, we went back to town for the dreaded 8-12 'window'. Luckily, the man was there not long after 9.
Tim wanted to stop by his yard sale again to see what else they had. They were delighted to see him again.
The elderly woman said, "I assume this is your wife..."
I made my face look perfectly astonished, as I looked over at him. "Wait...you're married????!!"
You are a pistol!!! That'll teach him to go buying stuff!
ReplyDeleteMagic 8-ball says 'very doubtful'!
DeleteI love it!!!! Too funny.
ReplyDeleteI would have given birth to kittens had I received that water bill.
We have spent so much money to avoid kittens. Don't you come here having kittens, lady!
DeleteLOL. What was Tim’s reaction??
ReplyDeletePerfect astonishment followed by laughter. Then everyone else burst out laughing too.
DeleteGood one. I would say something like that, but sometimes people take me seriously.
ReplyDeleteThat really is the best part. One of the daughters knew it was a joke right away, but there was shocked silence until Tim burst out laughing. The daughter joined in. The truth of it slowly dawned on everyone else.
DeleteI loved your married remark. I used to do that with my husband with off the wall remarks, he said sometimes people believe you and I have to explain you were only kidding. I still do it and sometimes realize people think it is true. I have to tell them I am only kidding.
ReplyDeleteThe set up was so perfect. How could I not?
DeleteI don't know why it came up annon. It was me, Elliek that said that. I am not hiding from my remarks.
DeleteThat's good. Keep those ol' husbands on their toes, never to take wives forgranted. That's better than my Dad always saying my Mom as "and this is my first wife." Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteHe was still laughing about it when we walked to the car.
DeleteOK, your last line made me laugh out loud. Good thing I didn't wake up Art.
ReplyDeleteBest to leave sleeping husbands lie.
DeleteIt's good to keep them on their toes.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteHa, ha. I like it.
ReplyDeleteI rarely get a chance to pull off a zinger like that.
DeleteOh you naughty girl!
ReplyDeleteYeah. I wss.
DeleteA fine wit Debby, sad that men are so slow on the uptake ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, he got it right away. He is just a bit uneasy when every eye is turned our way to see what happens next.
DeleteVery good, Debby. My husband introduces me either as his first wife or his current wife.
ReplyDeleteMy friend has a license plate that reads, 'My next husband will be normal'. Her husband of nearly 40 years got it for her.
DeleteFunny! I bet you were glad it wasn't Tim who bought the carload of garden tools.
ReplyDeleteI am! We have all that we need.
DeleteI almost spit out my coffee with your wife response--lol!
ReplyDeleteCoffee is too expensive for that!
DeleteThat was a good quick retort!
ReplyDeleteSometimes, I just can't resist temptation.
DeleteHa! Good one!
ReplyDeleteI met the neighbor lady when I first visited the lake house Glen bought us (I still can't say "our" lake house) and the next time I saw her which was recently, I'd lost a bunch of weight. She obviously had no idea who I was. It was awkward there for a moment.
Lol. That is hilarious. You could turn that into a running gag.
DeleteFunny! I love when I can slip in a zinger like that and make people laugh. Did you buy any more stuff at that sale?
ReplyDeleteTim bought a work light. I bought an 8 piece votive candle holders made of very heavy glass. They look like snowballs. In case of emergency they could also be used as a weapon! But...they were so beautifully simple. I could just envision them sparkling at the windows. I looked them up later. They were selling for $60.
DeleteBest comeback of the week!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLOL Debby, I must remember that!
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