Like the people who say telephone and stick their thumb in their ear with their little finger sticking out even though everyone has used cell phones for decades.
One of my very favorite jokes:A husband and wife are sitting in the living room. He asks, “Would you like some ice cream?” She answers, “Sure, I’d love some.” He goes to the kitchen. Much banging around is heard and he’s gone for some time. He finally comes out with two plates of bacon and eggs. She gives him a dirty look and says, “I KNEW you’d forget the toast!”
Am reminded of the Three Fates, with Opal here about to play the part of the third sister, Atropos, who, after the thread of man’s life was spun and measured, cut it however she wanted, long or short.
allen@home about 1 year ago
Well Earl you two have been together a long time. Opal should know you.
Erse IS better about 1 year ago
“To a man with a hammer…” ??
sirbadger about 1 year ago
You can make scissor motions with the wrong end of a can opener.
Wilde Bill about 1 year ago
Bring her garden shears.
thevideostoreguy about 1 year ago
…so he came back with a hammer or a can opener before? How often does he bring back the wrong tool?
Cornelius Noodleman about 1 year ago
You can’t knit with a hammer?
GoPickled Premium Member about 1 year ago
Earl knows what it is, but then forgets what it was again…
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 1 year ago
You need every bit of help you can get, Earl.
iggyman about 1 year ago
You must be very specific with Earl!
jagedlo about 1 year ago
Well, you’ve given her plenty of material to work with, Earl!
Gameguy49 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Like the people who say telephone and stick their thumb in their ear with their little finger sticking out even though everyone has used cell phones for decades.
Doug K about 1 year ago
Directions are usually much better (easier to remember and understand) with pictures.
brick10 about 1 year ago
The scissors motion is a kinetic reminder of what you are looking for and returning with. Earl can keep the scissors motion going until he’s back.
jango about 1 year ago
Maybe the verbal AND visual cues will prevent him from asking himself, “now what did i come into this room for?”[C’mon now…we’ve all done it]
garcoa about 1 year ago
Now the key is whether Earl will remember to come back to Opal with the scissors.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Thank goodness she does Earl….
iggyman about 1 year ago
Is that a cutting remark Opal?
Daltongang Premium Member about 1 year ago
Bring her the pruning shears Earl, after all they are scissors, really, really big scissors.
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
Oy
IndyW about 1 year ago
Maybe Earl don’t hear so well and a visual sign will help him to understand her if she mumbles too. works for me.
BJP about 1 year ago
I was distracted because Opal is wearing an orange blouse.
ANIMAL about 1 year ago
The whole WORLD knows you…..
ladykat about 1 year ago
Just bring the scissors, Earl.
bwswolf about 1 year ago
Poor Earl …………. Gets no respect …. :)
zeexenon about 1 year ago
And run back, fast like a bunny.
heathcliff2 about 1 year ago
Buy for her a surprise gift, a toolbox.
T... about 1 year ago
Those behaviours (Hammer, can opener) are “get it yourself” honey…
Snolep about 1 year ago
A gesture is worth a thousand words.
HA! about 1 year ago
One of my very favorite jokes:A husband and wife are sitting in the living room. He asks, “Would you like some ice cream?” She answers, “Sure, I’d love some.” He goes to the kitchen. Much banging around is heard and he’s gone for some time. He finally comes out with two plates of bacon and eggs. She gives him a dirty look and says, “I KNEW you’d forget the toast!”
PaintTheDust about 1 year ago
Am reminded of the Three Fates, with Opal here about to play the part of the third sister, Atropos, who, after the thread of man’s life was spun and measured, cut it however she wanted, long or short.
Take your time getting those scissors, Earl!
Buckeye67 about 1 year ago
Earl doesn’t have a problem identifying various implements, but he does have a problem remembering what implement he’s going after.
Mikey Jay about 1 year ago
“If I had a hammer…” Everybody sing!
wildlandwaters about 1 year ago
just don’t run with ’em!