tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post1133954449588913707..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: The World of Romance: A Man's PerspectiveLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22115944907015833102008-02-10T16:40:00.000-05:002008-02-10T16:40:00.000-05:00P226, all I can say is be thankful you weren't in ...P226, all I can say is be thankful you weren't in Blue Creek, Tornado runs a close second to Blue Creek.<BR/>My BF "observes" the holidays only because he was married twice before and I think they scared him a little. Personally, all it takes sometimes to make me happy is to listen to me.hrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17771511294247766812008-02-10T12:41:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:41:00.000-05:00Thanks, Nancy, and all, for commenting on Dr. Big'...Thanks, Nancy, and all, for commenting on Dr. Big's humor. One rather gets used to the juvenile tone, tee hee. <BR/><BR/>Men, can't live with them. Pass the beer nuts!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54530770590209533002008-02-10T12:40:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:40:00.000-05:00Kate, so darling! My heart would skip a beat at t...Kate, so darling! My heart would skip a beat at the grocery shopping far more than the roses, too! In fact, it does!! Dr. Big does the grocery shopping every week. He pretends he hates it, but I think he rather enjoys running up and down the aisles. I feel guilty about it, but not enough to take that chore back! No sirree!!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74728484621578948912008-02-10T12:07:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:07:00.000-05:00I'm pitifully late but had to comment anyway becau...I'm pitifully late but had to comment anyway because this was such an entertaining interview! And very sweet, too. I love the photos and laughed out loud at Dr. Big's impression of the Weight Watchers conference. Hmm, I've had that same thought. But hey, I've done WW too. Snork!<BR/><BR/>Funny, my husband did the grocery shopping yesterday and came home with a dozen red roses because he's traveling later this week and won't be here for Valentine's Day. Shhhhh, don't tell him it was the fact that he did the grocery shopping that made my heart skip a beat. ;-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63108720251672003292008-02-09T21:43:00.000-05:002008-02-09T21:43:00.000-05:00Joan wins! Congratulations, Joan. Keira, Jo, may...Joan wins! Congratulations, Joan. Keira, Jo, maybe next time? <BR/><BR/>Jo, what a funny post! Funny with kernels of serious, of course. Dr. Big and his wife seem to understand each other very well. I love the "not refer to each other like greeting card writers" reference. Pretty cards are great, but they're hard to find without sappy messages inside.<BR/><BR/>We don't really have much of a "do" for Valentine's Day. We met about a week later, so that's the date we emphasize.<BR/><BR/>Flchen1, Jo, I agree that what's romantic depends on the individual. I like to be surprised by flowers, preferably not on an occasion. <BR/><BR/>OTOH, Helen, I like planning holidays. The one time we winged it, in England several years ago, we had couldn't find a B&B to save our lives. There were none in the area, just industrial sites. We finally found a hotel, which was comparatively pricey but did have room for us, and that was the end of winging it! I like to know I have a place to lay my head in an unfamiliar place.<BR/><BR/>Caren, my dh also loves science fiction. He reads for me and has been helpful with guy reaction kinds of things, but his reading someone else's romance writing is about as likely as our getting a radio message from Mars next week.<BR/><BR/>p226, thanks for posting the url. It's not polite to hint at things you won't explain, y'know. :-) Having seen everyone else's comments, I'm doubly curious and will be off to read it shortly.<BR/><BR/>Brownone, it's what works for a given couple, right? You two sound very supportive.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82338312397207878072008-02-09T19:49:00.000-05:002008-02-09T19:49:00.000-05:00That's true, Christine, but every time I watch Dr....That's true, Christine, but every time I watch Dr. Big wash the dishes or mop the kitchen floor, my heart gives a little lurch LOL. <BR/><BR/>Once, years ago, he told me the reason he doesn't say he loves me aloud is that the phrase would become overworn and trite. Uh, ya think so, Dr. Big? I notice that with age, he's reversed that stance. Something about being older and sentimental, I suspect.<BR/><BR/>And really, gals, I'm with you on valentine's day. I think it's a greeting card-chocolate store-jewelry business-flowers conspiracy to part us from our hard-earned money.<BR/><BR/>I loved what Cassondra's husband did for her, though; that showed real thought.<BR/><BR/>Caren, you get a holiday for Columbus Day??!!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-4358489081864578492008-02-09T19:39:00.000-05:002008-02-09T19:39:00.000-05:00Christine and Dr. Big, I'm so relieved there is so...Christine and Dr. Big, I'm so relieved there is someone else who doesn't give a hoot for Valentine's Day! *g* My husband tells me and shows me he loves me all the time. Why do we need a special day for it? <BR/><BR/>Unless it happens to be a Federal Reserve holiday and I get the day off, I'm not much on holidays that are not holy days. Go, Columbus Day! *g*Caren Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352366686017375279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22921344068707341312008-02-09T19:19:00.000-05:002008-02-09T19:19:00.000-05:00Laughing at this aspect of he said, she said, Jo a...Laughing at this aspect of he said, she said, Jo and thank you to Dr Big for his, er, honesty. I know men say they show their love in their actions but sometimes the message doesn't quite get through! Particularly when to them, a loving action might be to mow the lawn or something--yeah, right, every time I do the dishes, I'm doing it out of lurrvv. And sometimes I think women want to hear the words simply because it seems like such a difficult thing for men to do. No pain, no gain, boys!<BR/><BR/>I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day. Shh, don't tell anyone! But I don't think sll that palaver has much to do with real love. Totally agree with Dr Big on that one. <BR/><BR/>Congrats on the GR, Joanie!Christine Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260589566405262159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25103528541349916052008-02-09T16:29:00.000-05:002008-02-09T16:29:00.000-05:00Jo and Dr. Big, what a wonderful post! Such evide...Jo and Dr. Big, what a wonderful post! Such evidence of true love! Grins.<BR/><BR/>P226, how wild. Glad you both made it through the experience...and that she looked beyond the beer and shotguns. Ha! (Lucky you!) :><BR/><BR/>JT, congrats on the GR.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7293066110741824712008-02-09T15:20:00.000-05:002008-02-09T15:20:00.000-05:00JT, congrats! He comes back to the lair. Yayayayay...JT, congrats! He comes back to the lair. Yayayayayayay!<BR/><BR/>Jo and Dr. Big, what an entertaining post. Always happy to have man's perspective on things and P226 has been getting it all his own way here ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45543205268575957112008-02-09T13:32:00.000-05:002008-02-09T13:32:00.000-05:00You are right, P226. I don't think I've ever heard...You are right, P226. I don't think I've ever heard a "first meet" story anything like yours! Hanging by the ankles off the second story of the mall?!?!? ACK!!!<BR/><BR/>Fun post, Jo-Mama! Dr. Big's sense of humor shines through his Neanderthal-ish remarks! HAHAHAHA!<BR/><BR/>ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8622194795926656022008-02-09T12:21:00.001-05:002008-02-09T12:21:00.001-05:00Oh, to be young and dumb again!Amen.But it was mut...<I>Oh, to be young and dumb again!</I><BR/><BR/>Amen.<BR/><BR/>But it was mutual love at first sight. I can prove it. I went back to that place. The things we'll do for love, no?p226https://www.blogger.com/profile/05502193525250005347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2504135613435866502008-02-09T12:21:00.000-05:002008-02-09T12:21:00.000-05:00Yeah, P226, maybe you're right. Cassondra's been ...Yeah, P226, maybe you're right. Cassondra's been giving us defense training tips on our loop!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75958554594973763632008-02-09T12:19:00.000-05:002008-02-09T12:19:00.000-05:00OH. MY. GOSH! P226, that's just plain crazy. T...OH. MY. GOSH! P226, that's just plain crazy. The astonishing part is that Beth married you anyway. Or that you return to Toronado, WVA, even once in while. Oh, to be young and dumb again!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-52848147767211160072008-02-09T12:18:00.000-05:002008-02-09T12:18:00.000-05:00I have a strong man's brain, but there's no way I ...<I>I have a strong man's brain, but there's no way I can pit myself physically against my 6'4" 230 pound husband.</I><BR/><BR/>I'd like to go on record voicing my disagreement with this one. You'd be surprised what you can do.p226https://www.blogger.com/profile/05502193525250005347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-23299078261712664102008-02-09T12:03:00.000-05:002008-02-09T12:03:00.000-05:00Here's a question for you. Thinking about "who to...Here's a question for you. Thinking about "who touched whose eggs" and shuddering at the memory, I wonder how DO you keep romance in your relationship with all those real-life distractions?<BR/><BR/>Well said, Joanie. I think romance writers are more willing to celebrate the differences between men and women. I have a strong man's brain, but there's no way I can pit myself physically against my 6'4" 230 pound husband.<BR/><BR/>And BTW, I'm a weight watchers person too, and damned proud of it!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-56179030676570523122008-02-09T11:58:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:58:00.000-05:00Brownone, ROTFLMAO about the half-hug and pat on t...Brownone, ROTFLMAO about the half-hug and pat on the back!<BR/><BR/>I think it's great you know what each other REALLY wants even if it isn't traditional romance-stuff.<BR/><BR/>Dr. Big's latest gift is buying me a car. I HATE car shopping, everything about it, dickering over price, test-driving, the whole awful ordeal. So he's doing all the work and bringing it home for me. What a relief! I don't care about color or make or model. Just as long as I can park it and it won't leave me in the break down lane!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-22379471248305944012008-02-09T11:55:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:55:00.000-05:00P226, wow, love at first sight??!! Now you have to...<I>P226, wow, love at first sight??!! Now you have to tell us the story of how you met your wife.</I><BR/><BR/>Are you <I>sure</I> you want to know? I mean.... ok. At your own risk.<BR/><BR/>Warning: Contains graphic language and... other stuff.<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/ypya6x<BR/><BR/>You've been warned.p226https://www.blogger.com/profile/05502193525250005347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76201377075229480662008-02-09T11:53:00.001-05:002008-02-09T11:53:00.001-05:00Caren, Dr. Big was generous is saying he read my b...Caren, Dr. Big was generous is saying he read my books. He's read ONE. He prefers journal articles so I don't bug him about it. Plus, I think the sex scenes embarrass him LOL.<BR/><BR/>So funny about preferring the rug. Our recent gifts to each other were rain gutters and a new dishwasher. So thrilling!<BR/><BR/>Actually, once in a while, I'd rather like Dr. Big to plan an exotic trip, make the reservations, stop the paper and mail, and say, "Go get a pedicure. Tomorrow we're leaving for Paris!"jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16518969785649117022008-02-09T11:53:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:53:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.p226https://www.blogger.com/profile/05502193525250005347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7167510452905905972008-02-09T11:48:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:48:00.000-05:00Ash, interesting link on Tiger Woods. The man cer...Ash, interesting link on Tiger Woods. The man certainly is the High Priest of golfers. I wonder if fatherhood will change his game LOL. <BR/><BR/>I must admit to following golf tourneys. At first I was curious about what was so hard about hitting a little ball with a long stick. And what was so interesting about watching what basically is paint drying. <BR/><BR/>Dr. Big is a low handicapper, and I think he rather enjoys trouncing the younger guys on the links. <BR/><BR/>Men are NOT competitive, no sirree, not ever.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-56528114631598900302008-02-09T11:41:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:41:00.000-05:00P226, wow, love at first sight??!! Now you have t...P226, wow, love at first sight??!! Now you have to tell us the story of how you met your wife.<BR/><BR/>Dr. Big and I met during a history class. He still remembers the professor's name. I still remember what I wore.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1495703750608226862008-02-09T11:37:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:37:00.000-05:00Helen, from your comments over the months, I can t...Helen, from your comments over the months, I can tell you have a wonderful relationship with your other half. Young love is great, but mature love is soul-anchoring, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>Gillian, men ARE pragmatic aren't they? But once in a while they go and do something so outrageously impractical that you wonder -- wha? who IS this guy? <BR/><BR/>Once Dr. Big bought me this horribly expensive porcelain rose concoction -- honestly it was the ugliest thing I'd ever seen. My daughters would come by, look at the thing, and actually shudder. <BR/><BR/>Truly, it gives me the willies, but what could I say? HE thinks its beautiful and it was a true gift from the heart, so (very big sigh) I display it. Unfortunately it got broken one day. So very sad. <BR/><BR/>Shhhh, he doesn't know this.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62942720852502054352008-02-09T11:30:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:30:00.000-05:00Ah, Keira, I'd pass along the message, but I'm fai...Ah, Keira, I'd pass along the message, but I'm fairly sure Dr. Big doesn't know what a bon mot is! He has a PhD, but his rearing in a coal-mining town seriousl limited his sophistication LOL.<BR/><BR/>Actually, he's a big teddy bear. He pretends an affinity for seventh-grade boys humor, but he's a marshmallow for Annie (with him in the picture).jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69049613092455949252008-02-09T10:37:00.000-05:002008-02-09T10:37:00.000-05:00Sorry to snatch roost and fall into bed exhausted....Sorry to snatch roost and fall into bed exhausted...but I had fantasies to dream about! No worries, Keira...I understand your crushing disappointment at not getting our boy :-)<BR/><BR/>Great post, Jo. I think men do indeed fantasize how else would you explain the movie "Barbarella"? But they are different then us ladies/writers and I think that's great.<BR/><BR/>Feminists may argue the moot point that women are the same as men but I think the differences are fascinating on their on. <BR/><BR/>Yes, we are equal in so many ways but there are things I can do that I man can't (and I'm not just talking about having babes) and things a man can do that I can't...that's ok as long as there is respect between the two.<BR/><BR/><I> Our love for each other is such that no frivolous gift could improve upon it.</I><BR/><BR/>Well said, Mr. Big.....<BR/><BR/>Joanie T...a writer AND a Weight Watcher :-)Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.com