I have no idea how I stumbled onto this blog, but I’m glad I did. There is no ‘about’ page or any detailed explanation – other than the title – for why this blog exists. And it’s one of those things I wish I’d thought of first.
He ( I keep assuming it’s a dad writing this, but I could be wrong) is currently at # 369, but I felt compelled to start at the beginning and read them all. So clever…if you like that kind of thing.
Some of my faves:
117. Be a good listener. Don’t just wait your turn to talk.
127. Know her dress size. Don’t ask.
149. Don’t let the ice cream truck get away.
187. Smile at pretty girls.
200. Drive across the country. Don’t rush.
220. Until you are a doctor, never answer your phone at the table.
232. There is exactly one place where it is acceptable to wear gym clothes.
249. Identify your most commonly used word or phrase, and eliminate it.
281. You aren’t done raking until you’ve played in the leaf pile.
305. Don’t be so eager to leave the kids table.
368. Just raise your glass. There’s no need to clink with everyone at the table.
376. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.
375. Don’t pose with booze.
369. You don’t get to choose your own nickname.
Dan - OK time to rat everyone out on #249. What are our regular reader’s most commonly used word or phrase that they should eliminate? Feel free to start with me 🙂
Kris - “Eff.”
“Good morning/afternoon/evening” & “You alright?” (standard greeting in Bermuda, do not require an answer but warrant a dirty look if not said at all)
-KLP.
There are probably many, many more.
Auntie Jenny - “you guys are duds”
HAHAHA
Dan - On the contrary, I don’t think i say that enough!
Jaia even says it now “Humphrey is a dud.” “Yes he is, bean.”
shannen - I overuse too many words to list. Mostly, I just talk a lot and there are only so many words…