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Title: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: TimothyEllis on February 14, 2020, 01:07:52 AM
Happy Singles Awareness day.

Not my fav day of the year, but the longer I remain a hermit, the easier it seems to get.

We all want this  :pdt ,  this :heart: , and this  :kiss: , but I'll settle for this  :catrun . Or you can hug  :dog1: or  :banana-riding-llama-smiley-em if you have them instead.
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: twicebitten on February 14, 2020, 01:30:09 AM
I'm thrilled to be single. I had to work for it! But, introvert that I am, I'd rather no one was especially aware of me on any day.  :cool:
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: Shoe on February 14, 2020, 02:00:47 AM
I've logged 24 good years of marriage and 44 good years of singledom, the latter now my continuing and preferred situation. Loads of people my age are choosing to remain single for the duration. Why couple-up now, other than for getting rides to medical appointments? Uber is a much cheaper alternative.
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: Gerri Attrick on February 14, 2020, 07:26:35 PM
Lord knows I waited long enough for him. While all my female relatives and friends were getting married (and in some cases divorced) I waited for Mr Right.

I was never stupid enough to believe that it would be all sunshine and roses - there are times when he's a right pita, and drives me to distraction - but after 36 years of marriage we are still a love match. He is funny, clever, and kind to me. He is my friend, my love, my rock.

And he always proofreads my books. What more could a girl ask for?  :hehe
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: TimothyEllis on February 14, 2020, 07:48:00 PM
And he always proofreads my books. What more could a girl ask for?

Him not find any goofs?  grint
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: VanessaC on February 14, 2020, 08:39:40 PM
Lord knows I waited long enough for him. While all my female relatives and friends were getting married (and in some cases divorced) I waited for Mr Right.

I was never stupid enough to believe that it would be all sunshine and roses - there are times when he's a right pita, and drives me to distraction - but after 36 years of marriage we are still a love match. He is funny, clever, and kind to me. He is my friend, my love, my rock.

And he always proofreads my books. What more could a girl ask for?  :hehe

That's lovely. And, yes to free proofreading!!

I don't have room in my life for a human other - I have two cats who both believe they are the centre of the universe, and the highest purpose of my life is simply to serve them, and a giant dog who needs a lot of attention. A house covered in pet hair, and "clean" clothes never stay clean for long. Bliss.  :heart:
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: TimothyEllis on February 15, 2020, 01:08:14 AM
I have two cats who both believe they are the centre of the universe, and the highest purpose of my life is simply to serve them

Being a cat's slave is a full time job.
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: TimothyEllis on February 15, 2020, 01:15:05 AM
I have two cats who both believe they are the centre of the universe, and the highest purpose of my life is simply to serve them

Being a cat's slave is a full time job.

I believe you meant "prisoners with jobs".

Call a spade a spade.
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: Gerri Attrick on February 15, 2020, 01:17:47 AM
And he always proofreads my books. What more could a girl ask for?

Him not find any goofs?  grint

 :clap:
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: VanessaC on February 15, 2020, 01:37:46 AM
I have two cats who both believe they are the centre of the universe, and the highest purpose of my life is simply to serve them...

You realize that statement is redundant.  :catrun

I have two cats who both believe they are the centre of the universe, and the highest purpose of my life is simply to serve them

Being a cat's slave is a full time job.

I believe you meant "prisoners with jobs".

Call a spade a spade.

Yes, indeed. It's amazing how much noise comes out of such a small creature when their wishes are not being fulfilled!
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: TimothyEllis on February 15, 2020, 01:53:32 AM
Yes, indeed. It's amazing how much noise comes out of such a small creature when their wishes are not being fulfilled!

Not to mention claws.
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: Lynn on February 15, 2020, 02:05:48 AM
Whew. You guys make me glad my demon cat stray is strictly outdoors. He already claws up my window screens trying to climb them and stare at me as I work. I can't imagine what he'd do to the inside of my house. He found me when he was far too young. I'm pretty sure he thinks I'm momma. :D
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: Lynn on February 15, 2020, 02:10:39 AM
Not if the times he's slipped in around me are any indication! ;) He's a sweetie in some respects but he's the most destructive cat I've ever known. I've had indoor cats before, but I'm really more of a dog person. Outdoor dog person. :D. (My last one died a few years ago and I wasn't ready for another. The cat found me, instead.)
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: Lynn on February 15, 2020, 02:15:31 AM
He brings me presents a little too frequently for my tastes, that's for sure!
Title: Re: Happy Singles Awareness day.
Post by: VanessaC on February 15, 2020, 02:46:54 AM
Yes, indeed. It's amazing how much noise comes out of such a small creature when their wishes are not being fulfilled!

Not to mention claws.

Oh, yes, the claws as well. Boy cat is going through a phase just now of sleeping on my pillow and "affectionately" patting my face with his paws. And claws. Purring madly the whole time, and looking really affronted at my yelps of pain. Cats, eh?!