Son-in-law, home repairs, & my lilies
By webeishere
@webeishere (36313)
United States
June 24, 2007 12:10am CST
Well I had my future son-in-law and daughter over today. We had loaned her money awhile back and she paid us back by buying mew gutters and trim for the house. The son-in-law did the work and I helped. He is a hell of a man, knows that he's doing and is good at it also. A perfectionist actually. Anyhow tearing off old trim he made a slight misjudgement. Hahahaha! Or he doesn't like my Lilies. As he was tearing off old trim a large piece of wood came falling down from the edge of the roof, BAMM!! Right into my Liliy bed in front. He broke off 2 groups of flowers and bent a few other that haven't bloomed. Oh man the look on his face staring at me as it hit the flowers was PRICELESS! Then his words, "I hadn't planned on that." I said I hope not becuase I sure have a lot more flowers for you to kill. Hahahaha! NO I didn't get mad. Upset but not mad as they will grow back. Just the look on his face was worth it all this evening. Well we got the trim replaced but no gutters up as he was called into work once again on hids day off. Ugghh!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
24 Jun 07
It's great you have such a handy son-in-law, Grandpa Bob. I could imagine the look on his face as well when that board landed on your lilies knowing how much you love them so. lol I would of been upset as well but being lilies come back every year, I would of just brushed it off like you did. That's the thing about home repairs, there will always be some mishap that you just gotta laugh at at times.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Well these storms we had early last week destroyed
almost all our annuals with their 60 MPH winds. Ugg!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
tHE REALLY FUNNY THING IS THAT THERES MORE REPAIRS HE PLANS ON FIXING FOR US. nOW CAN i AFFORD ALL THESE MISHAPS? HAHAHA
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~ (dang caps)
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
24 Jun 07
As long as he just has 'accidents' with your perenninals, yup. lol That's why I tend to just stick with perenninals in my yard, they always bounce back no matter what it seems.
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
24 Jun 07
That is too funny! I love that when they make those faces when they know they screwed up hahahah! It is good that you didn't get upset and knew it was just a mistake. some people would have flipped out. he sounds like a real good guy and your daughter is a lucky lady! I am sure you look at him like a son as of now anyway, but it is like gaining a son and not losing a daughter. I am sure your lilies will grow back beautifully!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Yeah I can see someone getting really MAD about it. back when I drank if this had happened now.... I would have yelled and screamed seeing how much work I've put into them and the pride I have in their showiness for the neighborhood to see. But now days being sober it's like, Oh well. They'll be back next year. And so will the SIL. HAHAHA!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
29 Jun 07
Lets just hope the SIL doesn't break the lilies again next time! hahaha! It is good to have a great sense of humor at times like that, that is for sure!
@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
25 Jun 07
He still feels bad about the flowers.....but more so that hes not done and they are not perfect lol. Hes gotta give himself a break. Hopefully we can get out there soon to finish the work.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
25 Jun 07
I got the vent screwed on last night. Don't want anymore squirrel skeletons up there. HAHAHA! When you say he feels bad becuase he isn't done I hope that doesn't mean not done with my Lilies? HAHAHAHA!!! And tell him don't worry about the flowers and that things really look a lot better than before also. He is too much of a perfectionist also. Sheesh!! Hahahaha gotta love him though. Thanks also once again.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM DADDY!!~
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@rhinoboy (2129)
•
26 Jun 07
I guess accidents like that happen when you're doing building work. I suppose that's why the gardens are the last job on new-build homes lol.
As you say, they'll grow back, so it's better they got squished than your s-i-l got hurt trying to stop the timber falling.
My brother once installed a new TV aerial (antenna) on my house and with all the coming in and out to check the signal he stomped mud all over our carpet. My wife scolded him like a naughty child and I had to go to the bathroom to laugh so i didn't get the same treatment!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
26 Jun 07
HAHAHAHA!! Loved it. Thanks for the response also. He was back
tonight and did more work. No damage of the flowers this time.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Oh no- well you know the saying- Sh!t happens- I'm glad you didn't get mad- I know alot of people who would have- tempers- It's great that he is helping out and hanging the gutters- And you are right your flowers will come back- Sounds like you are getting yourself a heck of a son-in-law!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Yes he is a good man. The grandsons love him dearly also.
I don't see any sense in getting mad at that incident. It
wasn't intentional. (I hope) Besides they're only flowers.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@retardedrugrat (4791)
• Canada
24 Jun 07
LOL!
I can imagine the huge grin on your face as you were typing this out Grandpa Bob. I can't believe you didn't have your camera ready either LOL!
It's nice though that you can laugh about it and not get mad. I did so love your remark back to him too LOL!
It's nice to know that some people are willing and able to take things like this in stride. I know one lady who would have gone CRAZY had that happened to her LOL.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
I was also helping out so I didn't have the camera handy. But I too loved my comment. HAHAHA. Gotta love my attitude as of late.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Awwww that was nice of him to do that. Im sorry to hear about your lilies. But like you said they will grow back. I can picture you son-in-laws face. Yes priceless. Im glad it all worked out for you. And I hope your flowers grow back berfore dinner.heheheheh
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@tammyr (5946)
• Etowah, Tennessee
24 Jun 07
OH NO!! LOL I agree, no use crying over spilled milk as they say! I have cardinal flowers and my dog ate about 2/3 the leaves off them! I baby those things like no end and she gets in there and eats the leaves!
But like you said, they'll grow back so no use getting all postal about it!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
The rabbits love Lilies and eat the petals all the time. When a flower finally wilts I take the petals off and throw them on the lawn a few feet away. They stay away then as theres food close enough then.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
24 Jun 07
Well, I understand the disappointment in having some flowers ruined. My husband was chopping down a few very large branches off one of our gum trees. He miscalulated where the branch would fall. It collaspaed on my beautiful & very large lavender bush. I lost half it it. I love my English Lavender. It is taken years to gropw to this height. The branch also fell on our roof, & quite a number of tiles were broken.
It's good that you have such a helpful son-in-law.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Destructive but helpful. Nope I am kidding. he isn't destructive. Haha!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
24 Jun 07
And you were just snickering up a storm as you were typing this weren't you? LOL Did your son in law have that guilty deer in the headlights look? I know I would have! In spite of the demise (or partial demise anyway) of your poor lilies, at least your son in law can make good on the rest of the rebuilding of the gutters and trim. And at least you have a wonderful sense of humor about it. I can just imagine the comments you will be making the next time he comes over to finish the job. LOL
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Oh man he was the DERR for sure. He stared right at me with that headlight in the eyes look. My daughter even snickered. I was laffing so hard as I typed this. As we finished up I thrim I looked right at him saying, I did a great job. Thank me very much." Hahahaha! He won't live down killing a few of my lilies. Next time he comes over to "finish" the job, I am asking him if he means "finishing off my lilies or what? HAHAHA. Thanks for the response also.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Oh goodness, I can just picture his face I'm sure he was scared you were going to get upset. Bad thing about construction - accidents do happen.
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@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
24 Jun 07
I would have loved to see his face too Grandpa Bob! LOL! It would indeed be priceless. he he he! As an 'in-law' myself, I would never want to earn the dislike nor the ire of my in-laws, future or past. It was like planning something good to impress ones in-laws but it all gone haywire...how must have that felt! Glad you weren't too hard on him.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
He is very loved by me & my wife both. I feel he
is the best thing for my daughter right now also.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
24 Jun 07
Ever stop to think he was testing the waters??? hehehe Sometimes a fella has to rattle the father-in-laws cage to see if it rattles. That's too funny, I just imagine the look on his face alright, like you said priceless. That's nice your daughter paid you back, she obviously appreciated it!!! Have a Great Weekend Folks.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Oh not at all. He has heard horror tales from my daughter I'm sure of how I can be at times. So I knw he wasn't even thinking of testing me.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@creematee (2810)
• United States
25 Jun 07
Oh Bob, That poor boy! I'm glad that you didn't get mad with him.
My hubby did something kind of like that. He was working on putting a shower in my parents house, and hooked the plumbing up backwards. We went back the following week to fix it... and somehow hooked the HOT water up into the toilet. I STILL don't understand how he did it. Oh well, it's fixed now, and Mom and Dad are very happy with their shower. I'm sure you'll feel better about the lillies after that next big rain.
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@sigma77 (5383)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Well that must have been an interesting time of things. You are right, nothing to really get upset about as plants can be replaced but your future son-in-law can't..lol. I am sure the gutters will be up and functioning before the next big storm.
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@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Sounds like a very loving daughter and future son -in-law that you have there Grandpa! It sure sounds like he's a keeper, even if he does demolish your flowers! Ha! Glad you were able to make use of them by presenting them to your wive. I love lillies annd have several patches in my yard. I am particularly fond of a gorgeous bright orange variety that my mom gave me.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Well I tried a few times to upload a photo of my reddish orange Star lilies with no success. But my wife loves her lilies on the table. This one came through but the others wouldn't? Strange to say the least. These are the SIL's mishappenance. HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
26 Jun 07
Oh what a shame GrandpaBob, your poor precious lillies. Oh well, as you say, they'll grow back and new guttering is worth the pain.
How I wish I could have someone do those kind of jobs at my house...and the garden as well of course. It's all a bit much for one person.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
24 Jun 07
Ha, ha, ha...you're telling your son-in-law that you're not mad but here you are, sharing with us one of the priceless moment you have seen. I could only imagine his reaction. Maybe he has this tomato face and a gaping hole in his mouth. Better put on some band aid on some of your precious lilies. They sure need extra TLC from you, LOL.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
As soon as the lilies snapped from the branch I looked at my daughter saying, "This is going to be a great topic here." HAHAHA!!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@susieq223 (3742)
• United States
24 Jun 07
It's always nice to have a young man around to do some heavy work around the place! Sounds like you've got a good one coming into the family. Make him plant some more flowers, lol!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Jun 07
My oldest geandson is going to be the gardener. He keeps waiting for me to give him more flowers etc to plant. He doesn't realize he HAS to wait till fall. He went to his dads Friday. My daughter asked him if he was going to tell his dad about his flowers growing and blooming. He said no. Mom asked why. "Dad will laff at me. So cute but sad at the same time. He loves plants and planting them. I think he just likes getting really dirty and this is a great excuse for doing so. HAHAHAHA!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@squaretile (3778)
• Singapore
25 Jun 07
You're a very nice father in law, grandpa! most folks would have taken the chance to give their inlaws a hard time! haha, or maybe I'm watching too many horror father of the bride and meet the parents type of movies from Hollywood.
It's sweet of your daughter and her hubby to pay you back in kind. You've got a great happy family going there!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
25 Jun 07
Too funny. The movies of in-laws are always funny to me.
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