Engineers are silly people

Our office manager's 16th aniversary is today. She is married to an engineer. This is one of those marriages that would leave you scratching your head. Sherri is bubbly, pleasant, and and fun to talk to. She has her days of dingy-ness- she is a blonde after all. I can't think of a person less like an engineer than Sherri, but somehow they have held it together. Perhaps it is her mothering instict. Most engineers need a mommy, but that is a topic for another day.

Sherri told me yesterday that she was dreading to find out what Randy was getting for her for the big day. He told her that he wanted one of those convertable "little giant" ladders. Sherri has worn herself out trying to find this thing. They are VERY popular for some reason.

Sherri was trying to steer him in the right direction. She would leave flyers out from a jewelry store and actually circle things that she liked. They would talk about it over breakfast. He could not have missed the hints. But he is an engineer. The rules do not apply to him and people like him.

Sherri walked in this morning with that "look" on her face. Women are born being able to create that "look". You will never guess what Sherri received as an aniversary gift.

Are you ready?

She received one of the inflatable lawn ornaments. A 6' tall rendition of The Grinch and Max.

I laughed until my sides hurt.

Then I suggested that she take the ladder back to the store and get Randy and inflatable gift as well. Lord knows he is not going to be getting any for a while after this one.

Then I suggested to Sherri that the 16th wedding aniversary should be re named the "Inflatable" like Silver or Gold or Paper

I think I need to get more sleep at night

Troubador