2009-07-19
7/19/09
While I was getting ready to go to the pig roast yesterday, Bill sat down to watch a movie. I was putzing here and there and didn't pay much attention to the tv. When I finished what I was doing I sat down and realized he was watching the movie Babe. The sheep herding pig Babe.
I said "Are you really watching Babe, NOW?" We both burst out laughing. We both laughed until we were almost crying. As we get nearer and nearer to our 20th anniversary, I find myself noticing and cherishing these special moments we share.
We had a great time at the party. I studiously (neener) avoided the area where the pig was roasting. It was in a 55 gallon drum converted to a smoker, so I didn't have to see it. Unfortunately, I did get a glimpse of it as they took it to the table to be carved.
Bill was a great sport. He went to the food area and made a plate of food for me so I wouldn't have to go near it. And no, he didn't bring me any of the chicken, sausage or pork. There were so many salads, I had plenty to eat without it.
Shelby came by for a short time. Supposedly it was for her to put in an appearance and say hi to all of our friends. Reality was, she needed gas money. The county fair is here and she had enough money to go to the fair OR drive to the fair. ;o) When she got there, Bill realized he'd left his wallet locked in his pickup at home. He gave her his keys (we drove my car) and told her to put his keys on the kitchen counter after she got the cash.
As is normal with us when we're at a social gathering, Bill got a service call. We'd been there about 3 hours in the 90+ degree heat, so I was more than ready to leave.
When we got home, of course Bill's keys were not on the kitchen counter. If you have ever had a teenager, you know that this is to be expected.
I texted Shelby "Where are dad'd keys?" We hunted around and found his spare pickup keys. He went outside to start his truck and start the air conditioning. All of a sudden I hear him yell "SH*T!" He came in the house to tell me he'd started the truck and then locked the door and slammed it shut. Lovely.
At that moment, Shelby texted me back "Dad's keys are in the door of his truck." Truly lovely.
Shelby is notorious for locking her keys in her truck. Bill is always scolding her (and then rescuing her.) I got the giggles thinking about Bill locking his truck door with TWO sets of keys in it. This time however, he did not share in my humor.
Luckily, a friend of Bill's has a towing company. He came by to unlock the door for no charge.
No charge, except for the teasing he'll have to endure. ;o)