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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Spencer View Post
    Woohoo I think that I have finally grown up.
    Attributed to Pennsylvania Dutch, but found in many cultures: Too soon old, too late smart.

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    Phil, sorry to hear about the missus but I reckon she is lucky to have you. The only "code" you need to worry about here is looking after your family, and I think you have that pretty well hacked.

    Regarding the PJs tears, I think she was just very happy, they do that (leak when happy I mean). I hope she gets home soon.

    See you at Roy's.

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    Smile Nurses impressed!

    Hi Phil,

    Believe me, the nurses were pointing and saying
    'there goes that nice man who wrote those lovely letters for his wife, wouldn't you love to have a man like that!'

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mollywood View Post
    Hi Phil,

    Believe me, the nurses were pointing and saying
    'there goes that nice man who wrote those lovely letters for his wife, wouldn't you love to have a man like that!'
    Funny thing is I thought that I would have trouble coming up with the words find I am managing about 1000 words a day. Hope that she never shows any one the letters, think the men's council would expel me
    Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I´m not so sure about the universe.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Spencer View Post
    Funny thing is I thought that I would have trouble coming up with the words find I am managing about 1000 words a day. Hope that she never shows any one the letters, think the men's council would expel me
    When circumstances compel us to attempt things we wouldn't normally try, we sometimes surprise ourselves.
    In doing something nice for your wife, you've found you have a talent you didn't know you had. How cool is that!

    It'll keep your creative side busy till you can get back to the shed.

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    Glad to hear your shmbo is on the mend, as most of the code relates to the shed I don't think there is a code violation yet so keep writing , use to do big long letters when I was at sea , tried to add a little each day , kept us close
    Why are the nurses talking , wispering etc , are you sure it isn't because you haven't ironed your clothes to the n'th degree, a little wrinkled perhaps you know what these female people are like , long after the chockolates are gone the critism of the male lives on
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mollywood View Post
    When circumstances compel us to attempt things we wouldn't normally try, we sometimes surprise ourselves.
    In doing something nice for your wife, you've found you have a talent you didn't know you had. How cool is that!

    It'll keep your creative side busy till you can get back to the shed.
    Hi Mollywood its the touchy feely stuff that has surprised me, I suppose I am not that tough or strong after all.

    Writing doesn't bother me I have written a book on business that was used in the NSW TAFE system, if you would like a copy let me know I think I have one or two laying around. Just had a thought the content would be a useful tutorial on this forum if some one wants to put it up, I have it stored electronically and I have been told it was pretty good by some senior trainers.
    Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I´m not so sure about the universe.


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    Book on Business? Think I would rather read one of your letters. Although maybe it would come in handy if I got insomnia..........Sorry. I'm sure its very interesting. ......
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    Phil mate, what you're doing is admirable to the highest degree. What someone said previously was right on - real blokes care, and real blokes love their family. You have broken through the hold of the typical stereotyping of a "manly man" and become something far more respected. Even as a young bloke in a relatively new relationship (2.5 years is nothing on your 35 xD), I admire what you are doing. Best of luck to you and your wife, I wish you both the best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Book on Business? Think I would rather read one of your letters. Although maybe it would come in handy if I got insomnia..........Sorry. I'm sure its very interesting. ......
    Accounting books are a better sleeping tablet usually half a paragraph will do it.

    I am serious about what I said with putting it up on the forum it might help some one start up and survive I have set up and counciled dozens of people starting up their own businesses. Maybe I should contact Neil.

    The latest love letter is steaming along (one a day) My wife Rhonda, has started to write them back telling me in detail about her day in the hospital and the rehabilitation and other mushy stuff I think it has helped with her extended stay. In retrospect this is something that I would encourage any one to do with a love one in hospital Rhonda tells me she has fallen in love with me all over again.
    Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I´m not so sure about the universe.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Durdge39 View Post
    Phil mate, what you're doing is admirable to the highest degree. What someone said previously was right on - real blokes care, and real blokes love their family. You have broken through the hold of the typical stereotyping of a "manly man" and become something far more respected. Even as a young bloke in a relatively new relationship (2.5 years is nothing on your 35 xD), I admire what you are doing. Best of luck to you and your wife, I wish you both the best.
    Thanks for the kind thoughts Durdge
    Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I´m not so sure about the universe.


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    Phil,

    Best to the both of you and I hope your wife comes home soon.

    You have acted on the one thing that you probably haven't thought about...remember your marriage vows....I think all those nurses are extremely envious..

    No you haven't broken any codes you have held one code in the highest esteem..the one before you said 'I do'.

    You are the example of what men should be.

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    and she cried don't know what I did wrong
    I don't think you did anything wrong... she's in hospital and feeling sick and sorry, you are coming along telling her how much you love her and making her fall in love with you all over again... sounds like the right stuff to me.

    I don't know about this 'men's code' business, but it sounds like you could start writing a few chapters for it and update it if you think it is telling you that you are doing something wrong.

    Sounds like you are doing just fine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Spencer View Post
    Accounting books are a better sleeping tablet usually half a paragraph will do it. Yes accounting much better insomnia cure,

    I am serious about what I said with putting it up on the forum it might help some one start up and survive I have set up and counciled dozens of people starting up their own businesses. Maybe I should contact Neil. Could be good. I have done a small business course years ago now. My business plan could prolly do with a once over. I must confess I actually enjoyed the accounting bet. All those nice neat columns. Not like my house at all.

    The latest love letter is steaming along (one a day) My wife Rhonda, has started to write them back telling me in detail about her day in the hospital and the rehabilitation and other mushy stuff I think it has helped with her extended stay. In retrospect this is something that I would encourage any one to do with a love one in hospital Rhonda tells me she has fallen in love with me all over again.
    A STEAMING love letter now? You gonna blow those nurses right out of the hospital.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    A STEAMING love letter now? You gonna blow those nurses right out of the hospital.
    Yeh the might not let me in
    Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I´m not so sure about the universe.


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