.....so my son tells me. He knows his old man! This comment came last night whilst watching an ad on TV here in Melbourne that I think is hilarious. It's advertising some microwavable soup that takes 2 minutes to heat. The ad starts with two people just finishing having sex. He rolls off her with that deeply satisfying sigh and you know he'll be asleep in a few seconds. She gets up, walks to the kitchen just as the microwave clock hits two minutes. She takes the soup out to start eating it. The inference being of course, that she put it in there and set the timer before they commenced their coital activities. My analysis came when I commented on the fact that all microwave timer clocks count down, not up, so really what you would have seen is the 3, 2, 1....rather than the 1:58. 1:59, 2:00. However it wouldn't have been obvious that the soup had only been in the microwave for two minutes. That's what prompted son and heir's declaration!
At the moment I'm spending too much time analysing why it is that Mr. Cute&Curly has not responded to me when I left a message on his phone on Tuesday night. That's more than 36 hours ago! We had done a bit of texting to and fro during the day on Tuesday, but nothing since I actually left my voice on his machine.......hhmmmm maybe I should have had those elocution lessons as a child!
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Hmmm, maybe you're a Virgo - they're supposed to be analytical (I wonder how many comments you'll get with an anal pun!). Maybe you've just got a keen eye. I've seen that ad and never noticed the dodgy timer...
As for Mr C&C there could be a reasonable explanation, but I'll be buggered if I know what it might be
I'm actually a Cancerian Nash. I do have an eye for detail, usually unimportant trivial detail!
I have been know to be very anal on various levels!
I'm hanging my hat on a reasonable explanation....hopefully I'll find out soon.
Well i must say I havent noticed the count-up clock either, I'm too busy watching the hotty in the bed!
Your son sounds very switched on, maybe you should confide in him and he'll probably tell you why Mr C&C hasnt called back. If he gets it right, send him over to my place so I can ask him what I'm doing wrong!
Mr C .. you son.. he is .. RIGHT.. in a sweet kind of way. As for Mr Curly.. ignore, play cool. There could be lots of reasons why he has not responded - busy, out of town, in hospital having a brain transplant because he should clearly be calling you back. You will see him soon... so relax.
Hi Campbell,
You’re not alone in “over analyzing” things. I’ll start nitpicking away at a plot in a novel and find all sorts of minutia to get bothered about. A good term to describe people like us is “anal retentive”; overly obsessed with minor details to the point that it becomes annoying to others. I prefer to call it “persnickety”. Try that one on your son the next time he tells you you’re too logical. Is there such a thing as being too rational or sensible?
Maybe Mr. Cute & Curly got “cold feet”, and his not calling you has nothing whatsoever to do with your not having taken elocution lessons as a child. It’s quite easy to “hide” behind a computer screen, but something all together different to have to actually TALK to someone. Just maybe he’s the one who needs to brush up on his oratory skills.
This is a wonderful post!!
I'm so like you Campbell, I'm always picking up on the little illogicalities that exist in the world...whether on TV or elsewhere! It's a great thing to have an eye for detail. Your son sounds like a very grounded and sensible individual which is a credit to you and the ex-Mrs Campbell. As for MrC&C, well, he gave you his business card so he's obviously not averse to your company so I'd assume there's a good reason! You're a catch! ;-)
Cancerian eh? They're known for being home makers...
So has he called yet?
I would listen to Monty's wisdom ... he gave the card for a reason.
Perhaps like all gay men, he uses bravado to hide that he is shy and insecure...
Have fun with the adventure, good luck :D
Thanks for all the encouragement guys.
DUP: If a pimply but good looking (not that I'm biased!) young teenager knocks on your door claiming to have some wisdom for you - don't slam the door in his face!
Miss L., Persnickety....hhmmmm I'll try that one out on him!
Latest update; we've exchanged a few texts since I left my message. They have been a tad annoying, but I now feel comfortable with leaving things till Monday night and will see how we go. This has been good in helping me get things in perspective....I think my imagination/fantasy life has been running away with me.
Another reason why I don't want a mobile phone!
Glad to hear you've got a grip on things Campbell...
Hi Campbell,
I’ve always thought the word “persnickety” had a certain ring to it, though it may not be something one wants to be called!!
It’s SO easy to allow one’s imagination to take over and blur reality. But there comes a time when you have to take off the rose-colored sunglasses and access the situation for what it is. It’s good that you’ve got some time to mull things over…
You didn’t need those elocution lessons after all! I sincerely hope things go smashingly well for you on Monday evening. Just think about having all your blogging friends miniaturized and sitting on your shoulder, listening to every word…we’ll keep still and let you and Mr. Cute & Curly do all the talking.
Mr C - good luck withthe date - may be he is like me ... if the arrangements are in place then you dont need to quadruple check them in the days beforehand - you are not dating yet so you dont need to let him know where you are or what you are thinking 24/7. Just chill and be cool ! xxx
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