Friday, August 21, 2026

Out & About At Eateries

Dad: Hey Mike, it was nice to have you share our anniversary with your girlfriend, Becky.
Mum: Yes, it means a lot you can share this with us.
Mike: No problem. 
Becky: My folks never celebrate their wedding anniversary, so it's nice to do it with you both. 
Mike: So, how many years is it?
Dad: Err...Elbow in ribs.
Mum: 25. It only seems like yesterday. 
Dad: That's right, honey.

Trudy: It's two years since we tied the knot.
Sam: Yeah. I don't regret a minute. 
Trudy: Your mum felt I was a bit old for you. Is she over that now?
Sam: I think so. Regardless, we are happy together. 
Trudy: Will you still love me when I'm 64?
Sam: Sure I will. 
Trudy: You keep me young. 
Sam: I can't take the credit for that. Your genetics are the reason.
Trudy: Well, I'm giving some credit to you. 

Amanda: What do you mean, I have to economise?
Roger: It's just the credit card payments are getting a bit high.
Amanda: Don't you think I'm worth it?
Roger: Of course, you're worth it. It's just...we can't afford it.
Amanda: And you bring it up at a romantic dinner.
Roger: Good point. I should have mentioned it sooner. We can't really afford this. 
Amanda: Roger, this is just not good enough!

Mark: So are you shouting me, or am I paying?
Tabitha: How about the person who blinks first pays? 
Mark: You're on. And don't kick me in the shin.
Tabitha: I don't play dirty. 
Mark: You are always tricking me. 
Tabitha: You're so gullible. 
Mark: I'm trusting, that's all.
Tabitha: How about you pay and I'll shout you dinner?
Mark: You're on.
Tabitha: My place at 7pm. Macaroni cheese? 
Mark: You got me again.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Signs I'd Like To See

At a restaurant: 

If you wish to dine at this establishment, you will have to turn off all devices before entering. 

At a sports stadium: 

Please take your litter as you leave and place it in the rubbish bins at the exit.

At a supermarket:

Please return your trolley to the correct location. 

In any public space: 

If you need to talk on the phone, understand that the rest of us don't want to hear it. 

At a busy boat ramp:

Be aware that others are waiting for you to move.

In a kitchen:

Do not leave your dirty dishes here. Others are not your servants. 

Monday, August 10, 2026

Being Successful

A good time does not have to cost a lot of money. A nice place, good company and some simple food may be the best time we will have.

When a person receives a warning of an impending disaster, the key difference between being either a survivor or a victim is not necessarily the gravity of the danger. It's more likely the response taken to the warning. 

If swimming at a beach with some rips, how good a swimmer we are is less important than following the guidance of the lifeguards.

A good skier who goes off-piste may be in greater danger than a lesser skier who stays on a groomed and patrolled slope.

A happy relationship's durability isn't based on physical attributes or similar tastes. More important is how we treat our significant other, with love, respect and yielding when there is no important reason not to. If both do that, then harmony should be much more likely. 

A fast runner may not win if they exceed their ability to maintain a certain speed. Pacing one's self realistically is a more successful strategy.