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In reply to the discussion: So...now I'm 71 years, 11 months, 29days, and approximately 23 hours old. Ask me anything. [View all]trof
(54,274 posts)21. About marriage:
Congratulations, newlywed.
Miz t; and I have been married for 44 years.
The 'secret' is never to run each other down.
Not even in jest.
OK, after about 40 years you can jest...a little
She has been my rock through thick and thin.
And we've had two or three 'thins' when I was laid off from my job as an airline pilot.
She went back to work as our 'cash cow' to help put our daughter through college with no student loan.
It's hard to express how much I admire this lady.
Never go to bed pissed off at each other is also good, but sometimes easier said that done.
Anyway, best of luck to you two.
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So...now I'm 71 years, 11 months, 29days, and approximately 23 hours old. Ask me anything. [View all]
trof
Aug 2013
OP
That's right. I'm 74 and whenever I complain to my daughter about getting old,
RebelOne
Aug 2013
#25
At least you have your birth certificate! Why won't Barry Hussein Soetoro show his?! ;-)
UrbScotty
Aug 2013
#36