I wonder how many times this exact same situation happened yesterday? 

I loved it, it was good humor.  :-)

 The best humor always carries at least a grain of truth.

Greetings!

Hey, this sounds like our traditional Mother's Day supper meal!  Which, by the way, we will be repeating this coming Sunday - in exactly the same format.  But, as per our family, somewhere in there it should mention that supper is about two hours later than usual, because the meat isn't quite done until at least 3 or more beers are drank.  I think the BBQ purposely gets turned down to the lowest temperature to make sure that this happens.

And then, yes, we all thank Mr. Beloved for the wonderful Mother's Day treat!

Hope, peace, joy, love . . .

 Just in time for Mother's Day

Why I Love Mom

Mom and Dad were watching TV when Mom said, "I'm tired, and it's getting late.. I think I'll go to bed"

She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next day's lunches.

Rinsed out the popcorn bowls, took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening, checked the cereal box levels, filled the sugar container, put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning.

She then put some wet clothes in the dryer, put a load of clothes into the washer, ironed a shirt and secured a loose button

She picked up the game pieces left on the table, put the phone back on the charger and put the telephone book into the drawer.

She watered the plants, emptied a wastebasket and hung up a towel to dry.

She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom. She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher, counted out some cash for the field trip, and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair.

She signed a birthday card for a friend, addressed and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store. She put both near her purse.

Mom then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser, put on her Night solution & age fighting moisturizer, brushed and flossed her teeth and filed her nails.

Dad called out, "I thought you were going to bed."

"I'm on my way," she said.

She put some water into the dog's dish and put the cat outside, then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on.

She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and TV's, hung up a shirt, threw some dirty socks into the hamper, and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework.

In her own room, she set the alarm; laid out clothing for the next day, straightened up the shoe rack. She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list. She said her prayers, and visualized the accomplishment of her goals.

About that time, Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in particular. "I'm going to bed."

And he did...without another thought.

Anything extraordinary here? Wonder why women live longer...? Cause we are made for the long haul ... we can't die sooner, we still have things to do!!!!

Note to men:

You have to get a smoker

http://bbq.about.com/od/smokers/tp/aatp081004a.htm

I have number 1 and 5 on the list.  You can drag out bbqing for an incredible 9 to 12 hours on the # 5 smoker.  That is like no chores for a whole Saturday. Just sun and beer.  And when you are done - it will be the best piece of meat anyone has ever tasted.

You will be WORLD FAMOUS and I have a bean recipe for the little lady so that she can feel like she is in your league as the complements start flying.

 your son says you smoke a mean turkey.

This story deeply offends me!  Nowhere was there any mention of the step that keeps radishes from contaminating the potatoe salad!

Oh, the humanity!!

I don't think I'll ever do a turkey again though.  He doesn't like regular turkey, so that is his bias.

I plan to bring one out to Vernon this summer, so if everything aligns, and Kyle comes out at the same time - Maybe you could try the (almost) ultimate prime rib.  I have to assume it can be improved upon.

My folks have never had it, as dad will not travel anymore.

 My bro-in-law has a sausage and meat shop with some dynamite Rib Eye. Alberta grain-fed Angus AAA. He trained as a sausage maker in Germany and knows his stuff.  Kyle is talking maybe May Long?

These stories remind me of Stephen Leacock's short story "How We Kept Mother's Day"  (Great Canadian humorist)

 Paul,  Just so you have a top grade meat source in town, instead of having to travel with it and worry about keeping it cold etc.

That sounds good, my plan was to hit the Costco in Kelowna.  I think Kyle may be going out May Long.  I think we will not be going out till July when the lake is warmed up.  Is that the meat shop across from Vernon Alliance?

 No, they closed.  Their clients now go to Helmut's the one I am referring to. It is on the bottom of Silver Star road just before that little hill beneath Butcher Boys grocery. Costco does have good meat I am told and  you may even save a few bucks. Helmuts has premium meat but at a premium price too.

I don't know how July looks. I will be in Vancover with a preemie baby (planned early delivery. Long story.) from mid June until ??   I don't know what criterea they will be looking for before they will medi-vac him up to Vernon hospital to continue growing. My whole summer is up in the air so to speak.  But here 's to hoping and praying.

LOL.   I think my Mom must of wrote this joke.  This is exactly how it always happened in my house growing up.  The only difference is that the plate was handed out the window so Mom didn't actually go outside. 

wow, drive thru service  yet!