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(Message started by: sldrswyfe on Apr 16th, 2007, 10:39am)

Title: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 16th, 2007, 10:39am
Ok Gentlemen,

My husband is coming home on a mid-tour leave from Iraq around the 27th of this month...from a man's point of view...what would you all like to come home to?? I want this to be great for my husband.  Thanks!!!

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Brewcrew on Apr 16th, 2007, 10:55am
How do you look in a teddy?

and

Can you get rid of the kids for awhile? If you have them, he'll want to spend some time with all of you right away, but make arrangements for them to spend the night at Nanna's one of the nights he's home. It doesn't have to be special or perfect - just alone, without fear of interruption.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Shedz on Apr 16th, 2007, 11:08am
Whatever you do for him is gonna be special, but at the end of the day just being able to hold you again will be the thing that means the most :)

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by thomas on Apr 16th, 2007, 11:19am
Cold beer and hot sex in large doses.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Maffumatt on Apr 16th, 2007, 11:30am
real home cooked food.....

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 16th, 2007, 11:35am
Yeah Thomas...

That's kind of what Im thinking. My take is men like food, beer and sex...and as long as I can give him that he'll be happy.

I just wanted to go the extra mile and make things very memorable...he has to hold on to the memories, as do I, for awhile.  And it's been a long time for both of us.

Im planning to turn the ringer on my phone off and focus a hundred percent on him...everything can wait for a few days.  This is awfully important to both of us.

Oddly, Im actually nervous.  I mean he's my husband, we've been together for seven years, but it's as if it's new...I don't know I cant explain it.   [smiley=eek5.gif]

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by JDH on Apr 16th, 2007, 11:45am

on 04/16/07 at 11:35:48, sldrswyfe wrote:
My take is men like food, beer and sex...and as long as I can give him that he'll be happy.


'nuff said right there  ;)

Jim

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Lobster on Apr 16th, 2007, 12:02pm
A blowout.
Nothing makes a guy feel appreciated like a party in his honor.
Beer and pizza and brats and buddies.  Lots of buddies.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by UN solved on Apr 16th, 2007, 12:17pm
please post pics !!









Of the beer of course ! What was you thinking ? ::)

Have a good one

Unsolved

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by marlinsfan on Apr 16th, 2007, 2:05pm
I'm with maffumat on the home cooked food. Being married to a chef, I really miss that when I travel. Lobster has a good idea too with the party. Maybe a party with his good buddies the night he comes home, with some real good home cooking.

Of course, you'd have to take care of the sex before everyone shows up!

Oh, and thank him for us for serving his country!

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Callico on Apr 16th, 2007, 2:12pm
You addressed this to gentlemen, so I probably don;t qualify, but here goes. ;;D

You said,  "Oddly, Im actually nervous.  I mean he's my husband, we've been together for seven years, but it's as if it's new...I don't know I cant explain it."  that is not unusual.  You have beebn apart for some time, and have both been experiencing life on a different level.

He will need some time to depressurize quietly with you.  Just being there will mean more to him than anything else.  Make it nice, but keep it simple.

don't pressure him to talk about his experiences.  there will be things he does not want to think about, that he wants to leave behind.  Let him talk about what he wants to talk about about the tour, but let it be at his pace.  Most of all, BE there for him.

Give him a big hug for me and give him my gratitude for doing the job for us./

Jerry

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by E-Double on Apr 16th, 2007, 2:16pm
All of the above sounds great!

I personally would like to just spend time reacquainting myself with my spouse.

I don't mean just nookie.

Talking and looking into her eyes........

I think I need to do that anyway and I have not been away serving our country.

Thank you and thank him!!!!

Enjoy your time regardless of what you do!

E

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 16th, 2007, 2:27pm
Clean the house (he will want to go to a nest clean and tidy ), put something to make it smell nice (natural flowers), order his favorite food (order it so you have time to go to the beauty salon, get the hair done and all waxing done (a brazilian would be a plus  ;))) .

A very good bottle of wine and after the kiddos see him send them with Grandma and have the rest of the day ( and night for him).
Get a new teddy or new underwear (the fancier the better), put some nice music and lots of candles.

After 2 or 3 days like this, you can invite some pals over and have beer and pizza. Rent the new releases so he gets update on that too. Take lots of pictures so he can take those when he has to go back and make copies for you too.

Go out for dinner with the kiddos too.

Most of all, Enjoy his company!

and please tell him We Thank him for his sacrifice and his service to this country.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by inyoureye on Apr 16th, 2007, 2:39pm
He's gonna need a hug and a shitload of understanding and patience.

And a thank you from me

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Paul98 on Apr 16th, 2007, 3:01pm
Sex, more sex, great meal, more sex more home cooked food, beer, then concentrate on fluffy stuff, then the TV clicker ;;D

-P.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 16th, 2007, 3:37pm
Thanks guys...I know what I would want....but I want to do what HE would want...and he's already requested his favorite foods that I make...something he came out and told me is one of the things he misses the most.

I will be sure to have the frig stocked with his favorites..and Rosy...got all that!!!! I've been getting "Teddy Ready"...believe me. Waxing, tanning, mositurizing....all of it. I want to look edible.

But, I told him this too...I wouldn't care if my hair was in a ponytail and he was covered in mud...I just want to jump into his arms...have them around me...and mine around him.  Just touch him, look at him...that is sacred.

Jerry, that is so true.  Honestly, he's much more interested in telling me about the tour.  Unitl he's home for good, safelly next to me, I don't want to hear all of it...I already worry and know the reality.

I like hearing from a man's view what it is that makes a man happy...beside the obvious...and I can't wait as much as he cant!!! It's been just as long for me.  Thank all of you....for your suggestions and support, it means alot to me.       Sherri

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Turts on Apr 16th, 2007, 3:49pm
NIght 1- just you and a great home cooked meal with a few drinks

Night 2- you, the kids and a great home cooked meal.

night 3- you, the kids, All his good buddies (or mates  ;)) bbq and beers

night 4- let him choose which night he gets to repeat.


do i need to say with 'lovin' on each night  ;;D


Turts


Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by JeffB on Apr 16th, 2007, 6:01pm
More butt sex! ;;D

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by BarbaraD on Apr 16th, 2007, 6:19pm
Oh good grief -- make him feel at home right off -- Give him a list of "honey do's" --  ::)

Hugs BD

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 16th, 2007, 6:24pm

on 04/16/07 at 18:19:13, BarbaraD wrote:
Oh good grief -- make him feel at home right off -- Give him a list of "honey do's" --  ::)

Hugs BD

HEY!!  Who asked for YOUR comment in THIS thead?  Read the title ... From a MALE Perspective...

Sheesh!!!  Damn pushy broads gotta stick their nose in everywhere!!!   [smiley=laugh.gif]  :-*

Chuck

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 16th, 2007, 6:27pm
I have seen some of you guys posting in the other one listed LADIES...

everyone puts his nose everywhere...

so... HUSH!!

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Paul98 on Apr 16th, 2007, 6:37pm

on 04/16/07 at 18:19:13, BarbaraD wrote:
Oh good grief -- make him feel at home right off -- Give him a list of "honey do's" --  ::)

Hugs BD


Barb, I know I'm going to wish I'd never asked this...What's a "honney do"?  

I hope it isn't "honney take out the trash, honey, fix the faucet..."

LOL.

-P.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 16th, 2007, 6:39pm
Unfortunately Paul, you hit the nail, right on the head ...

Hunny, do this ...
Hunny, do that ...

Oye vay!!!

Chuck

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by crftymom on Apr 16th, 2007, 7:23pm
I completely agree with Jerry.  If he wants to talk about something he will.  If it is something that you are not ready to talk about or deal with, let him know.  And let him know that no matter what he has been through you love and support him no matter what.  Right now you both have to be completely honest.  You both have changed over the last several months.  And that means sex too.  Let him know you are nervous.  You might be surprised, he might be too.  Don't forget, that although you want every moment of his time he might need to take a few to himself.  It can be very overwhelming.  And a little regrouping is needed form time to time.

But most of all, enjoy each other.  Nobody can understand just what you are going through and feeling right now.  This is going to be a roller coaster of emotions for you both.  If you need a friendly ear, I am here.  I can't say that I know what you are going through.  Mine has not deployed to Iraq.  But we have spent a lot of time apart(he's gone now).  And the time we do get to spend together is the most happy, sad, excited, and even sometimes angry times(not at each other, the situation).  But they are our times.  Cherish each other.  I am so happy you get to see him.  Thank you both for your sacrifice.


Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 16th, 2007, 8:17pm
Military Wife:

I think it might surprise people...but I do feel very angry at him sometimes...just as you do children when they come home hours late...the constant terror and worry..and I have to direct it somewhere.  I get angry at him, the army, the war...all of it.

Him coming here is surreal to me...I just can't believe it..it feels not real.  And I feel a little shy with him(???)...we have changed..how could we not.  However, I want to enjoy  him as best I can...and I do love him no matter what he's had to do or thought,etc...I don't know how I would handle what he's had to, so Im no one to judge him.  I just want him to know he's safe with me...I accept him...no matter what.   S

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Jonny on Apr 16th, 2007, 8:31pm
If hes never cum in the back door.....give it up! ;;D

Now that will be special  ;)

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Charlie on Apr 16th, 2007, 9:03pm
A little song a little dance, a lotta time in yer pants.  ::)

I'm with the food crowd. He also needs to look around with you at all the American stuff that he no longer takes for granted.

You'll do all right Sherri.

Charlie

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Mac_Muz on Apr 16th, 2007, 10:55pm
Well I'll tell you a wee story, but not about war....

My wife went to England for only 30 days. I picked her up at Logan in Boston, and she was wearing a coat when I saw her first.. We gather her things off the roundabout luggage thing, and on the walk to the parking garage she gave me a bit better smooch than the one inside. When I unlocked the car and placed her things in there she looked about a bit, and i thought she saw something amiss somehow, but the next thing I knew she opened her coat and was wearing a ribbon...

Now I don't know much, can't remember chit, but I most definatley remember that!

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by JeffB on Apr 16th, 2007, 11:03pm
Go Latin................let him give ya a dirtry Sanchez.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 10:10am
What does "going Latin" mean...and a "dirty Sanchez"?? Do tell..... ;)

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 17th, 2007, 10:15am
I am Latin and I have no idea what is he  talking about  [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 10:15am
Charlie...

I like that...that's about the jist of it huh?  Menz.  I love them.  They really can be adorable...  :)

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 10:26am
Rosy...

You ARE funny...re waxing..I know what going "Brazilian" means...I'll never forget my first request, at nineteen years old, for that...and from a man!!!

Learning how to wax is quite an experience.  During one of my first eyebrow waxes....I ripped a woman's entire eyebrow off!!! There it was...on the muslin. I was standing behind her and started jumping up and down and hyperventilating.

You CAN'T get around that...and handing someone a mirror to see what they think...my heart is literally racing right now at the memory..

I said, "Uh...I don't know how to tell you this...but I tore off your entire eyebrow" and then inappropriately got a case of nervous hysterical laughter....Oh God....

And you know what...She was COOL about it...I would've choked her...so I gave her a free eyebrow  :-[pencil...She said, "It's ONLY AN EYEBROW"... :-/

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by E-Double on Apr 17th, 2007, 11:08am
Oh boy.......some of these suggestions that you will be putting into "serious action http://www.clusterheadaches.com/public_html/yabbimages/smileys/mellow.gif" should be posted on the Hun.

It'll be nice to meet you :o

Good luck and follow your heart.

E-double-penetrator [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 12:00pm
"E"...

I dont know what "Hun" is...Im not sure how to take your post...so I'll choose to take it as just a thought.

I will tell you my husband greatly appreciates and loves being able to be exactly who he is with me...all of it...raw, loving, etc.  I would not want it any other way.  It would hurt me to think he had to "hide" from me.

I also work in the medical field...one of my positions was working in an STD (sexually transmitted disease)clinic. I have had to ask men some pretty personal questions, etc., and I know many of them are actually scared to express what really does it for them to their partners...let alone do it.  I know I would hate that.  Loving someone but not being able to express myself...in every way.  Wanting to experience certain things with THEM...not someone else or as some deep secret...after all...an exclusive relationship isnt worth crap when you're not able to be exactly who you are....and be loved and accepted anyway.

And my husband feels safe...sexy, wanted, admired...all by me.  And he is.  When all is said and done...Im his best friend...his lover...and everything in between..and he comes to me...I wouldn't want it any other way...and never take it for granted.        S

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by E-Double on Apr 17th, 2007, 12:52pm
I gave you a nice thought earlier followed by a joke when some racey propositions were made.

The Hun is a porn site.

That is it.

Take it as a joke

Enjoy your husband and your time and do what YOU think that YOU should do with and for eachother.

We're just a bunch of clusterHead cases ;)

Hugs and lube,

E

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by JeffB on Apr 17th, 2007, 1:05pm
Google "dirty sanchez". I've used enough bad language today!
;;D


Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 1:07pm
Thanks E!!

I appreciate the warm thoughts...and will post pics [smiley=bloos.gif]...of me and my husband...CLOTHED...you perverts. [smiley=JAW_DROP.gif]

I just am learning...I assumed it was a kind post. [smiley=hug.gif]..but I have a tendency to be like a pinata and learn the hard way...and usually look like a fool because I believe someone is being kind when they're not...

Thanks for clarifying...this newbie appreciates it. :) [smiley=bash.gif](me...the pinata)

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 1:24pm
And E...

I look very forward to meeting you..it will be really exciting to MEET others...and I expect emotional as hell... [smiley=ohjez.gif]

Thirteen years of doing this alone, with my "imaginary" condition and demon...then just knowing you KNOW... [smiley=bow.gif]...no explanations needed, etc.

Being able to get hit openly... [smiley=hewey.gif]..the gratitude, relief...probably the abscence of the anxiety of getting hit will help with not getting hit...kind of like hiccups...when you just let them happen they cease.

To have others know how to handle me...exactly what I need...without someone panicking and asking me what to do when Im unable to speak...let alone give instructions...Well you get the point.  Sorry for rambling..being able to talk about this so freely and openly...AT ALL for that matter and to be UNDERSTOOD...it overwhellms me still...makes me emotional.

Lately...I've been blessed with what I consider miracles.  Happenings I never dreamed would come to be...it's been many years of disappointments, sadness...and I didn't believe it would change let alone be good...and Im starting to believe anything is possible... such a good, sacred way to be fortunate enough to feel.   Thoughtfully,  Sherri      (Im really sorry for going on....it just means alot to me [smiley=jammin.gif])

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Mac_Muz on Apr 17th, 2007, 2:03pm
i am old fashioned and so have no idea what all that latin, brasilian and other means... err but I'ld like to  :-[

Being old fashioned and yankee, I don't do much in the way where i might be viewed by others either...

Maybe i should start?  [smiley=huh.gif]

I know my wife knows how to flip my switch though. (Guys only have one switch)  8)

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 3:40pm
Mac,

Im with you on the Latin thing...I have no idea.

A "brazilian" waxing is when you remove all pubic hair from the genitalia with wax and strips to lay over the wax and pull it out at the roots.  

I don't go full Brazil. No thank you.  However, I am a cosmetologist and the first request to perform a Brazilian waxing and to a male client...well it was a little overwhelming.

Do the math.  Imagine the mess, the difficulty...and he didnt just want the pubis area waxed...he meant EVERYTHING...I didn't end up doing it...Thank God. It's not easy to wax a fleshy area...even with females...so that's the Brazil secret.  Hope it helped.      S

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 17th, 2007, 3:46pm
EUWWWW!!!   I am not sure if you WANT to know what a dirty sanchez is.  I had to look it up.  Now I wish I hadn't.

For those that still want to know, go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Sanchez

Don't say I didn't warn you ...

Chuck

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Mac_Muz on Apr 17th, 2007, 4:19pm
geeze I just got to the first search page and quit right then and there TOO!  :o  Most definately not my cup of tea....
Don't look it UP  :o


on 04/17/07 at 15:46:23, ClusterChuck wrote:
EUWWWW!!!   I am not sure if you WANT to know what a dirty sanchez is.  I had to look it up.  Now I wish I hadn't.

For those that still want to know, go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirty_Sanchez

Don't say I didn't warn you ...

Chuck


Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 6:04pm
WHOOOAAAAH! What the hell?? I'd beat someone if they even attempted that....I just read it...that is not only vulgar but very unsanitary!!!!  UUhhh.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 17th, 2007, 6:07pm

on 04/17/07 at 16:19:15, Mac_Muz wrote:
geeze I just got to the first search page and quit right then and there TOO!  :o  Most definately not my cup of tea....
Don't look it UP  :o

  [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]
of course you post this so everyone wants to check it out...

we must be curious kittens  [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 17th, 2007, 6:10pm
and who in hell dare to add my Greatgrandmother's honorable last name to this dirty, nasty and obscene act???????? [smiley=mad.gif]

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by TonyG1 on Apr 17th, 2007, 8:17pm

on 04/16/07 at 14:12:42, Callico wrote:
He will need some time to depressurize quietly with you.  Just being there will mean more to him than anything else.  Make it nice, but keep it simple.

don't pressure him to talk about his experiences.  there will be things he does not want to think about, that he wants to leave behind.  Let him talk about what he wants to talk about about the tour, but let it be at his pace.  Most of all, BE there for him.

Jerry


Former military here... best advise I've seen posted.  

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by JeffB on Apr 17th, 2007, 8:24pm
Cleveland steamer anyone??  Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

Sorry guys! ;;D

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 17th, 2007, 9:40pm
Thanks Tony G1...

You would understand completely...I will follow his lead.

He often wants to talk about the tour, his day....and it's me that doesn't want to....because it frightens me.

But he expressed he needs to tell me..so  I have accomadated him....I want to be there for him.

Thanks for everything...S

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Mac_Muz on Apr 17th, 2007, 9:49pm
Oh well now I am offended that's my last name!  ;;D

Geeze who the hell names this "CRAP" another one to not look up!

Jeff , buddy, you got move around towards the front about 1/4" huh???


on 04/17/07 at 20:24:17, JeffB wrote:
Cleveland steamer anyone??  Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

Sorry guys! ;;D


Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 17th, 2007, 11:44pm


Personally I have had it .  WAYYYYYYYYYY to much information about a activity that should be be private and not talked about on a CH board, especially in lieu of all the important things that have been going on this week.  

But I am not the police around here and so I am going to spend my time praying for Jimi and the 31 innocent people who died this week and go back to my corner at Family services.  This whole thread has disgusted me.

I don't normally go off like this, but I am really angry right now.

Please DO continue to talk about raw sex, trench coats, back doors, looking edible...etc.   Yuck... >:(

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by vietvet2tours on Apr 18th, 2007, 10:57am

on 04/17/07 at 23:44:09, Linda_Howell wrote:
Personally I have had it .  WAYYYYYYYYYY to much information about a activity that should be be private and not talked about on a CH board, especially in lieu of all the important things that have been going on this week.  

But I am not the police around here and so I am going to spend my time praying for Jimi and the 31 innocent people who died this week and go back to my corner at Family services.  This whole thread has disgusted me.

I don't normally go off like this, but I am really angry right now.

Please DO continue to talk about raw sex, trench coats, back doors, looking edible...etc.   Yuck... >:(
   Thanks Linda.Maybe some folks won't be posting just to post.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by chewy on Apr 18th, 2007, 11:26am
This place is starting to look like craigs list.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Mac_Muz on Apr 19th, 2007, 9:20am
Mayby we need a drastic relief from reality... maybe we need to play, even if the play is pretty low...

It might be vulgar, but it is funny, and I know after the shootings the Nor Easter which flooded my state,, and my dwelling, I could use a little laff at the expence of a few rude jokes...

besides I never heard my name related to this sort of thing before.... LOL

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 19th, 2007, 1:48pm
well, this is the GENERAL POSTS SECTION, means we can post whatever we want and nobody makes us post or read if we do not want to do it...if you do not like what is in the thread..then go somewhere else and let us have some fun...

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by vietvet2tours on Apr 19th, 2007, 2:15pm
 [smiley=stfu.gif]

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 19th, 2007, 6:29pm
[smiley=laugh.gif]  [smiley=moonwiggle.gif]  [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by kimmiedawn81 on Apr 19th, 2007, 7:01pm

on 04/19/07 at 13:48:29, Rosybabe wrote:
well, this is the GENERAL POSTS SECTION, means we can post whatever we want and nobody makes us post or read if we do not want to do it...if you do not like what is in the thread..then go somewhere else and let us have some fun...

Amen!

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by alienspacebabe on Apr 19th, 2007, 11:39pm

on 04/18/07 at 08:35:49, sldrswyfe wrote:
Sorry Linda..

I will try to do better and apologize for your utter disgust.

                 Thoughtfully,  Sherri



Possibly the rudest statement I've read here....

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 20th, 2007, 8:58am
Update...

My husband made it safely to the states..ThankGod.  He's not with me yet...in Peoria, IL...but enjoying the hell out of himself...some Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum(?? I think that's what it's called), a real bed, tv without rockets and ied's going off...

He stopped in Ireland..told me he got me a tshirt (one of my dreams is going to Ireland), he also bought me a ring in another Arabic place he had to stop after leaving Baghdad...he is suposed to be hear next Thursday, but told me it could be Monday instead...I'll keep you posted..and Thanks all of you for the support..it means alot.        Thoughtfully,  Sherri :D

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Mac_Muz on Apr 20th, 2007, 2:46pm
Color? Oh Dear, color won't matter, but of course if you ever want to wear them again a black coat so you can use it and snicker for coming years might be handy, and then maybe red teddy of course if you skin matches with red,, I know my rather R factor 4 blue wife red works.

And so you Agree the Cleveland Steamer is then a good thing eh? Cleveland is my real last name.. Mac comes from McKay, and is used widely by what friends I have instead of my very common first name, since is is possible to be with many at once with this first name...

Now I knew i was all that great but then I didn't know I was all that bad.
I just thought there weren't many like me, and then they are all dead!  ;;D


Umm,   go get em gal....   :P

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 20th, 2007, 3:44pm
Dear Mac...

I think you're not only intelligent...but very wise and insightful (just limit the dog biscuits)...

I love the idea of a coat that we will have to share as a private memory or even a clue to him...in the future...

Truly, I was joking about the color of the teddy...it has been my experience that men don't even notice something new in the house...you have to point it out...or when you get your hair cut, etc....

And don't think you're "behind" like you said...as far as all the stuff everyones' talking about...you're not...if your wife turns your switch on...that's the entire point.

Im traditional...but this occassion is extra special...and want to be able to have him return for the next nine months with a big, shit-eating grin...Thanks for everything Mac.

And what did you think of "Brazilian"...that you're missing out???  I don't  THINK  so...and you go get em Mac...            Sherri

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Mac_Muz on Apr 20th, 2007, 5:01pm

on 04/20/07 at 15:44:58, sldrswyfe wrote:
Dear Mac...

I think you're not only intelligent...but very wise and insightful (just limit the dog biscuits)...

I love the idea of a coat that we will have to share as a private memory or even a clue to him...in the future...

Truly, I was joking about the color of the teddy...it has been my experience that men don't even notice something new in the house...you have to point it out...or when you get your hair cut, etc....

And don't think you're "behind" like you said...as far as all the stuff everyones' talking about...you're not...if your wife turns your switch on...that's the entire point.

Im traditional...but this occassion is extra special...and want to be able to have him return for the next nine months with a big, shit-eating grin...Thanks for everything Mac.

And what did you think of "Brazilian"...that you're missing out???  I don't  THINK  so...and you go get em Mac...            Sherri



Who Me?  intelligent, insightful, wise?  :o


LOL yes indeedy ""I love the idea of a coat that we will have to share as a private memory or even a clue to him...in the future...""" You can get some mileage outta that rig!  ;;D


madam mac might have tried this a time er two, but I ain't tellin'  :-X

""'And what did you think of "Brazilian"...that you're missing out???  I don't  THINK  so...and you go get em Mac... """

Really this is just how I play. I never grew up because I  have Peter Pan syndrome see?   ;;D

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 20th, 2007, 5:20pm
Im happy to hear "Mrs. Mac" is one smart cookie.

Don't change...ever.   Sherri

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by vietvet2tours on Apr 20th, 2007, 5:27pm

on 04/20/07 at 15:44:58, sldrswyfe wrote:
Dear Mac...


Im traditional...but this occassion is extra special...and want to be able to have him return for the next nine months with a big, shit-eating grin...Thanks for everything Mac.

           Sherri
                                                        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_steamer

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Yorky on Apr 20th, 2007, 8:36pm

on 04/17/07 at 10:06:52, sldrswyfe wrote:
Jonny...what you brought up...is something HE seems OBSESSED with...  :-[

And Mac....I have though of a trench coat...boots...and nothing else!!!  I have already decided to wear a skirt...or we'll end up in an accident with him trying to pull my jeans off..struggling with buttons, etc. I know my husband. There aren't guarantees in life...but  I can guarantee he wont listen to me. But I have been clear that he has to contain himself until we get to the car... >:( :o

Can you imagine...him pulling the belt of my coat and Im wearing NOTHING underneath???? In the middle of the airport????   Jesus....the thought is making me blush right now.  :-[ :-/  I love your thoughts...I reallydo...and they WILL be put into action...serious action..... [smiley=mellow.gif]
its customery for pictures  ;;D

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Jonny on Apr 20th, 2007, 8:49pm
[quote author=sldrswyfe link=board=general;num=1176734356;start=25#30 date=04/17/07 at 10:06:52]Jonny...what you brought up...is something HE seems OBSESSED with...  :-[/quote]

Im glad I got to the bottom of that ;;D (thats your special)

So, this thread can die now?

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Mac_Muz on Apr 21st, 2007, 8:38am
it would be a good idea to drop this thread about now, yeah..

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Apr 22nd, 2007, 9:57am
Mac...

Thanks.. ;)

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Aug 16th, 2007, 6:21pm
For those of you that had fun, and I hope it took some stress out of the stressful lives most of us lead...

I will be forever grateful to the kind "ones" here...that time was so very special to me...and I pray to God, if it's his will, I see my husband again one day.

Just because we spend a little time...a very little time...being light hearted, doesn't qualify us as rude, un-caring and un concerned about other matters.

I'd never get out of bed in the morning if all I thought about was the reality of what my husband is LIVING EVERYDAY.  I care very much about each and every one of you here and what you are going through.

In retrospect, I will never again allow anyone who's bitter, and doesnt' even always stay on the topic of CH's themselves, ruin my brief moments of light heartedness...and it seems just the very people who complain, participate in many CH unrelated posts...it just depends who the author is .

DJ thought this board out VERY WELL.  There is a  heading, and appropriate place for every type of discussion possible on this board.

The definition of "General", according to Webster's New World Dictionary and Thesaraus is...

General: Not specific  And some synonyms for General..
Limitless, unlimited, all-embracing, unconfined...that's a few....Put that in front of the the word "Posts"...kind of self-explanatory... ;) Thanks again, all of you for being so kind...  Forever Grateful, Sldrswyfe

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by nani on Aug 16th, 2007, 6:35pm
Was there a reason you bumped this back up here?

General board, or not... I could have lived a long time without ever seeing this again.

nani... who had to stop reading it months ago, and didn't want to read it this time, either.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Aug 16th, 2007, 6:40pm
Another update:

For those that are my friends here:

My husband sustained an injury...not directly combat related, it is from wearing 90lb.s of body armor daily...

He was flown to Kuwait, then Germany...where the problem was to be fixed...and was not.

Then to the States...back to Texas...I cannot tell you how over joyed we both were.  He needs surgery...his commander, in Iraq, over rode the Dr's decision, and he was flown back to Baghdad...and now has another five months, and with the delay of being injured, it's prolonged everything...so this has been a difficult time.

We really though he was here for good.  But, this in the nature of the game.  We'll make it...and we're keeping a good attitude.  Thankyou for all that have been supportive.  Very, Very Sincerely, Sherri

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...Disregard
Post by sldrswyfe on Aug 16th, 2007, 6:44pm
Nani,

To address your question, I was looking back over past posts...and had no idea, as I am not computer literate and had absolutely no idea it would come to the front...
absolutely none...so I apologize...I didn't realize it would.

I have wondered the same when I've seen post I've seen before come forward...so please disregard, not that I have to tell you that....

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by vietvet2tours on Aug 16th, 2007, 8:08pm
Dumber than a post. [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by andrewjb on Aug 16th, 2007, 8:14pm

on 08/16/07 at 20:08:03, vietvet2tours wrote:
Dumber than a post. [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

;;D, shes in luv.

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Jonny on Aug 16th, 2007, 8:37pm
Damn!, sorry that they put your husband back in battle before he could be takin care of......that sucks big time!!

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by 1stdonna on Aug 16th, 2007, 10:23pm
Everyone of us has a right to their own feelings.

While some might be offended, others will be reinforced.

Sweetie pie.....you are doing a great, thought out reunion.  Keep on doing what you are doing.  You know what pleases your man and what you feel safe with.

Don't forget to buy that Penthouse mag. and frame some action shots........Hang them all over the place....for the moment.  He'll love it.  So will you!

Then you'll need some quiet time for him to sort through some hard thoughts.......just be there......no questions asked.

You sound like you've got it all together....It'll be OK.  The feeling of separation will pass.  You've both grown...now it's time for show and tell.  If he doesn't want to talk, allow him that right.  My husband was in WWII and NEVER talked about his experiences.  It didn't feel good, but he must have had a reason.

You'll do fine.


Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by sldrswyfe on Aug 17th, 2007, 11:36am
Jonny, Donna...

Thanks.  I really had no idea it would be bumped up front...I don't make it a point to discuss every little thing going on...this has caused great pain for both of us...

Thanks again, for not taking the opportunity to go for my jugular as some have.   Much Appreciation, Sherri

Title: Re: From a Male Perspective...
Post by Lenny on Aug 17th, 2007, 6:13pm
 With all the stuff that i have read on this board,i cant seem to understand why anyone would have a problem with this thread [smiley=huh.gif] [smiley=huh.gif]...Hope you and your husband will back together real soon...Wishing you a nice smooth waxing ;;D ;;D with many PFDAN your way...Lenny



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