While I was ill with the first phase of this bug, which has sinced become bronchitis, Son No. 2 came to visit me with his girlfriend, the lovely B. It was a visit which had been arranged for a while, but since OH and I were both suffering, we let them know so they had a chance to duck out if they didn’t want to risk catching it. They came anyway, bless them, and they cooked dinner for us, too! I have such nice kids.
That picture up there? That was my first sight of him. He knocked on the door like that, wearing a genuine (borrowed) HazMat mask, which I thought made a rather good Face of the Week – but you’ll be glad to know that he did take it of before he cooked the toad in the hole. He said he couldn’t breathe and he’d rather risk the bugs.
Anyway, while they were here, I was looking through a most wonderful collection of beads they’d brought, sent to me by a lovely lady from the Blogosphere, and it went something like this:
Me (picking up a box of bright orange plastic beads): Oooh, look at these ones!
Son No. 2: They remind me of the sixties!
OH: I’m always surprised at the things you know.
Son No. 2: (in tones of wounded pride): Really?
OH: Yes, I mean … like music, or people, or stuff from my youth. The sixties were before you were even born!
Son. No. 2: Well.. I like history. I pick things up …
Me: We taught you a lot of it.
Son No. 2: You did?
Me: Yes. I used to tell you about it all while you were going to sleep.
Son. No. 2: What? Like … ‘The sixties were round, and orange. Remember it!‘?
And he wonders why we keep telling him he should go into stand-up comedy.
Give in, Son No. 2 – Resistance is futile!
And also, Billy Connolly is rich!
Hi Jay,
This just had me laughing. Good for I have been ill lately…so a laugh is wonderful! A little Dr. Who at the end ‘resistance is futile!’. Thanks so much for sharing this face….you do have the most wonderful children. So glad you participated in ‘Face of the Week’. Thank you! I hope you and OH are feeling much better soon.
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OH…btw ‘Face of the Week’ runs until 11pm CST on Thurs. (tomorrow) here, which would be about 5am Friday your time. So you had plenty of time! Thanks again.
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that was a fun post..
hope the bug has bid farewell
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My son would love his shirt.
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Hilarious! I thought there’s some gas leak or something for him to wear a hazmat mask . LOL
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This is too funny
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What a hoot! I’m sure the laughter this caused made you and OH both feel much better. I’m positive he looks much more handsome without the mask.
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That’s hilarious. You DO have great kids. And I want that T-shirt.
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OMG, this boy of yours is priceless, that is soooo funny (grin)! And what a treasure too, to take over and COOK for you – you’ve obviously brought the lad up right. I get, “Mum.. in the olden days, when you were young, did -” And the tragic thing is, they are usually deadly serious!
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This is why I love adult sons. They don’t leak at both ends (well rarely) and they have an amazing sense of humour and if you’re lucky like us. They can cook!
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This is so hilarious! and you got me laughing all the way!
Hope you feel better now!
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This is amazing I love the mask and the shirt??? Space invaders? Awesome!
Well, this picture definitely had me by surprise! lol An awesome way to start a day.
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so true and loved Bill Connolly just hearing him made me laugh and a fair actor.
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Sistertex – You’ve been ill too? Sorry to hear that. I hope you’re feeling better now.
Yes, they’re both great kids and very good company too! I’ll try to remember the FOTW info!
MagicEye – Thanks, I’m much improved!
Secret Agent Woman, Jama and Thom – Thanks!
Jabblog UK – Laughing made me cough quite a lot, but it was worth it! And yes, he is much more handsome without the mask.
JD – It’s a good shirt, isn’t it?
Shrinky – Yes, he’s a good lad! And with him, it’s not so much ‘in the olden days’ as ‘when things were black and white’. ROFL!
Baino – Aren’t they great? Both of mine have a great sense of humour and can cook beautifully!
Ebie – Thanks – I’m getting there!
Amanda Moore – Yep, he’s a big fan of Space Invaders stuff.
Elena – He took me by surprise at the time, too! LOL!
Sandy – Yes, he’s a pretty good actor, too, isn’t he?
I startled for a minute when I saw the picture… my son rented a slasher film last week with a guy wearing the same thing that ran around killing everyone LOL!
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Ha ha ha ha ha! I think maybe the sixties were a bit round and orange lol. It’s strange but even my great nieces (Livvie & Emily) know, and love a lot of sixties music!
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Round and orange – I know I’ve been crazy lately, so maybe that’s why I GET IT!
Hilarious post!
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I was born in the sixties. You should see me in summer. Round and orange indeed
Your son’s shirt brings back memories.
Hope you feel better. How is your memory doing? Have you had any more of those weird and scary episodes?
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Katherine – Oh, my goodness! Sorry to scare you! ROFL!!
Babs – Sixties music was great! And you know what? I had a dress in the sixties that was most definitely round and orange! Remember those tent dresses? Sheesh!
Ethelmaepotter – You crazy? Nah. And even if you were, it must be why we get along so well!
Brinkbeestinenglish – Haha! I’m a bit of a round and orange summer person, too! LOL!
I am feeling better, thanks! As to my memory, I had a tiny blip the other day when I thought it was all going to happen again. I suddenly couldn’t remember what I’d been thinking only a moment before, but I was a the dentist at the time and came to the conclusion that it was a mild panic attack.
Oh my, Jay, what a photo!!! Sense of humor runs in the family.
I sure wish you were feeling better.
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Love this photo! And tell #2 son his t-shirt is awesome…talk about history, well, at least from the late 70′s. Get better Jay!
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that photo of your son in the HazMat mask is SOFA KING funny!
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Ha! Your son is a laugh alright… and my hubby would surely steal his shirt…
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oh and I forgot to add…
Hope you are feeling better! Sorry to read you were ill. Take care.
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Oh my goodness! This is such a wonderful post. Full of humor and love. I’m sorry for my late visit here. I’ve not been feeling well, too. Hopefully you are doing better now. Have a great weekend.
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Brilliant! But everyone knows that the 60′s were purple and heart shaped weren’t they?
You’re right he should give it a whirl!
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Oh my goodness! This is such a wonderful post. Full of humor and love. I’m sorry for my late visit here. I’ve not been feeling well, too. Hopefully you are doing better now. Have a great weekend.
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