Is Moopy sporting new shoes???????????
Did Moopy (Moopy, did you....) ever get some lovely new footwear in exchange for allowing Joe to purchase some new furniture?????
I just can't sleep another night without knowing!
The Woman w/Many Clogs,
Debi
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The Woman With Many Clogs
Debi! How good to hear from you! I haven't read all today's posts yet. I hope you have been resting and not having too much pain or discomfort. I bet you are glad to be home and to see your pup and that amazing healing tree.
You know what? Our sisters' made me get new shoes. How could I resist their hilarious and informative and witty posts, led by Christmas Girl. That Susan! I bought 2 pairs today.
I wish I could wear clogs, but I have skinny feet(for which I blame my mom) and can't wear them. Joe, however, is a Croc man. His students tease him all the time as he wears them practically year-round.
I am glad to do what I can to help you get a good night's sleep. Hope your pup cooperates, too!
And welcome back. We missed you.0 -
Dear Debi, you need to catch up...
A whole bunch of us got a little crazy a few days ago. This subject of RETAIL THERAPY regarding Moopy & Joe is just too darned complicated to explain. So, when you have time and feel like reading vs. typing, your assignment is to review the following threads, in this order:
FIRST
"did you ever get back to its pre-chemo state...(re: hair)" ohilly 03/18/08 - Joe begrudgingly mentions for the first time that Moopy wants new furniture & new appliances. This is where it all started. Many of us jumped in to support Moopy, of course. Because Joe seems unfamiliar with the concept of RETAIL THERAPY, I posted: RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #1 - DISCOUNTS & COUPONS = SAVINGS, NOT SPENDING.
SECOND
"Shout out to aortus/Joe as in Moopy/Lisa and Joe!!!" rjjj 05/09/09 - Jackie plays instigator, big time. Calls Joe out, big time. Within this thread, I mention RETAIL THERAPY for the first time. Tasha states it is ESSENTIAL for BC recovery. Again, many of us back up Moopy. I post: RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #2 - A WIFE'S REQUEST FOR JEWELRY CANNOT BE DENIED BY HER HUSBAND; and, RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #3 - THE ART OF COMPROMISE & BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS.
Actually, while being crazy - we were jumping in between these two threads.
THIRD
"Request for a VIRTUAL INTERVENTION with my wife Moopy" Aortus 5/13/09. Joe asks for the board's assistance (while finally & totally caving in to the group pressure about the darned new furniture & appliances! sweet victory!) with convincing Moopy to get out there and buy some new shoes - which she did today, with a vengeance, because she purchased TWO PAIRS! And, plans to buy MORE, soon! Proof positive that Moopy is a total convert to the concept of RETAIL THERAPY!
So far, that's it. All of the above will bring you (and anybody else who might've missed out on all or parts) up to speed. Considering that you're a little behind on this subject due to surgery & recovery, there won't be a pop quiz.
To be continued... As we anxiously await word on the new furniture & appliances...
Kind regards, Susan0 -
Very well explained SusanChristmas Girl said:Dear Debi, you need to catch up...
A whole bunch of us got a little crazy a few days ago. This subject of RETAIL THERAPY regarding Moopy & Joe is just too darned complicated to explain. So, when you have time and feel like reading vs. typing, your assignment is to review the following threads, in this order:
FIRST
"did you ever get back to its pre-chemo state...(re: hair)" ohilly 03/18/08 - Joe begrudgingly mentions for the first time that Moopy wants new furniture & new appliances. This is where it all started. Many of us jumped in to support Moopy, of course. Because Joe seems unfamiliar with the concept of RETAIL THERAPY, I posted: RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #1 - DISCOUNTS & COUPONS = SAVINGS, NOT SPENDING.
SECOND
"Shout out to aortus/Joe as in Moopy/Lisa and Joe!!!" rjjj 05/09/09 - Jackie plays instigator, big time. Calls Joe out, big time. Within this thread, I mention RETAIL THERAPY for the first time. Tasha states it is ESSENTIAL for BC recovery. Again, many of us back up Moopy. I post: RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #2 - A WIFE'S REQUEST FOR JEWELRY CANNOT BE DENIED BY HER HUSBAND; and, RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #3 - THE ART OF COMPROMISE & BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS.
Actually, while being crazy - we were jumping in between these two threads.
THIRD
"Request for a VIRTUAL INTERVENTION with my wife Moopy" Aortus 5/13/09. Joe asks for the board's assistance (while finally & totally caving in to the group pressure about the darned new furniture & appliances! sweet victory!) with convincing Moopy to get out there and buy some new shoes - which she did today, with a vengeance, because she purchased TWO PAIRS! And, plans to buy MORE, soon! Proof positive that Moopy is a total convert to the concept of RETAIL THERAPY!
So far, that's it. All of the above will bring you (and anybody else who might've missed out on all or parts) up to speed. Considering that you're a little behind on this subject due to surgery & recovery, there won't be a pop quiz.
To be continued... As we anxiously await word on the new furniture & appliances...
Kind regards, Susan
Very well explained Susan aka 12/25. I'm sure Debi will get a good laugh after reading all the threads. We dod kind of come down hard on Joe, but then again, men have no concept of retail therapy.. LOL Warm hugs, Lili0 -
Many others who totally understand RETAIL THERAPY...Christmas Girl said:Dear Debi, you need to catch up...
A whole bunch of us got a little crazy a few days ago. This subject of RETAIL THERAPY regarding Moopy & Joe is just too darned complicated to explain. So, when you have time and feel like reading vs. typing, your assignment is to review the following threads, in this order:
FIRST
"did you ever get back to its pre-chemo state...(re: hair)" ohilly 03/18/08 - Joe begrudgingly mentions for the first time that Moopy wants new furniture & new appliances. This is where it all started. Many of us jumped in to support Moopy, of course. Because Joe seems unfamiliar with the concept of RETAIL THERAPY, I posted: RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #1 - DISCOUNTS & COUPONS = SAVINGS, NOT SPENDING.
SECOND
"Shout out to aortus/Joe as in Moopy/Lisa and Joe!!!" rjjj 05/09/09 - Jackie plays instigator, big time. Calls Joe out, big time. Within this thread, I mention RETAIL THERAPY for the first time. Tasha states it is ESSENTIAL for BC recovery. Again, many of us back up Moopy. I post: RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #2 - A WIFE'S REQUEST FOR JEWELRY CANNOT BE DENIED BY HER HUSBAND; and, RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #3 - THE ART OF COMPROMISE & BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS.
Actually, while being crazy - we were jumping in between these two threads.
THIRD
"Request for a VIRTUAL INTERVENTION with my wife Moopy" Aortus 5/13/09. Joe asks for the board's assistance (while finally & totally caving in to the group pressure about the darned new furniture & appliances! sweet victory!) with convincing Moopy to get out there and buy some new shoes - which she did today, with a vengeance, because she purchased TWO PAIRS! And, plans to buy MORE, soon! Proof positive that Moopy is a total convert to the concept of RETAIL THERAPY!
So far, that's it. All of the above will bring you (and anybody else who might've missed out on all or parts) up to speed. Considering that you're a little behind on this subject due to surgery & recovery, there won't be a pop quiz.
To be continued... As we anxiously await word on the new furniture & appliances...
Kind regards, Susan
... but not including in my main post above:
In addition to Jackie (the instigator) and Tasha (who stated it's essential to BC recovery) - also chiming in loudly were Lili and Cindy, and many, many others... I can't remember everyone; and, am not purposely leaving anyone out. A WHOLE BUNCH OF US WHO "GET" IT!!! Women, all. Of course. WE don't need no stinkin' RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIALS!!!
Kind regards, Susan0 -
in a nutshell!!Christmas Girl said:Many others who totally understand RETAIL THERAPY...
... but not including in my main post above:
In addition to Jackie (the instigator) and Tasha (who stated it's essential to BC recovery) - also chiming in loudly were Lili and Cindy, and many, many others... I can't remember everyone; and, am not purposely leaving anyone out. A WHOLE BUNCH OF US WHO "GET" IT!!! Women, all. Of course. WE don't need no stinkin' RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIALS!!!
Kind regards, Susan
Susan you wrapped up our continuing saga very well. And Joe jumped through all of our hoops very gracefully and with humor...(i hope) he may forgive me in time..but after all wasn't it Joe who said "i would rather live in a cardboard box with Moopy ...than in a mansion without her" and blew the cobwebs off that wallet. lol!! but seriously what fun i had reading all these posts!! I love you all!
jackie0 -
To Jackie, the "Instigator"rjjj said:in a nutshell!!
Susan you wrapped up our continuing saga very well. And Joe jumped through all of our hoops very gracefully and with humor...(i hope) he may forgive me in time..but after all wasn't it Joe who said "i would rather live in a cardboard box with Moopy ...than in a mansion without her" and blew the cobwebs off that wallet. lol!! but seriously what fun i had reading all these posts!! I love you all!
jackie
It was YOUR thread, my dear, that really charged me up - so, thank you! (Note your new nickname: the Instigator!)
We all know that Aortus/Joe is extremely kind-hearted; therefore, I'm (at least somewhat) confident we've ALL been forgiven! He doesn't seem the type to hold a grudge. Although he's been awfully quiet lately... Hmmm... Maybe he's just... afraid... HA HA!
And, the saga continues... This morning, I published: RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #4 - THE ART OF THE REWARD. Inspired by a well-written post by our Cindy, who beautifully explained the reward aspect of this particular type of therapy. For example, when a participant endures something unpleasant or difficult - she is allowed (encouraged, actually) to purchase for herself a reward. The reward is at the participant's discretion: can be a gourmet coffee, lunch with girlfriends, a NEW PAIR OF SHOES, etc. However, I will specify here that the reward (tutorial #4) MUST relate back to RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #3 - THE ART OF COMPROMISE & BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. In sum, participants must exercise financial restraint when choosing a reward for themselves. Rewards should not require spousal approval. I think you'll find #4 within the thread by cats_toy (today or last night?) regarding her mammo today. My chemo brain prevents me from remembering the title, so sorry.
However, YOU - dear Jackie - are obviously NOT suffering from chemo brain. Because your memory of the "cardboard box" quote by Aortus/Joe is very accurate!
Kind regards, Susan0 -
Dearest SusanChristmas Girl said:To Jackie, the "Instigator"
It was YOUR thread, my dear, that really charged me up - so, thank you! (Note your new nickname: the Instigator!)
We all know that Aortus/Joe is extremely kind-hearted; therefore, I'm (at least somewhat) confident we've ALL been forgiven! He doesn't seem the type to hold a grudge. Although he's been awfully quiet lately... Hmmm... Maybe he's just... afraid... HA HA!
And, the saga continues... This morning, I published: RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #4 - THE ART OF THE REWARD. Inspired by a well-written post by our Cindy, who beautifully explained the reward aspect of this particular type of therapy. For example, when a participant endures something unpleasant or difficult - she is allowed (encouraged, actually) to purchase for herself a reward. The reward is at the participant's discretion: can be a gourmet coffee, lunch with girlfriends, a NEW PAIR OF SHOES, etc. However, I will specify here that the reward (tutorial #4) MUST relate back to RETAIL THERAPY TUTORIAL #3 - THE ART OF COMPROMISE & BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. In sum, participants must exercise financial restraint when choosing a reward for themselves. Rewards should not require spousal approval. I think you'll find #4 within the thread by cats_toy (today or last night?) regarding her mammo today. My chemo brain prevents me from remembering the title, so sorry.
However, YOU - dear Jackie - are obviously NOT suffering from chemo brain. Because your memory of the "cardboard box" quote by Aortus/Joe is very accurate!
Kind regards, Susan
How could i ever forget that beautiful post by Joe (chemo brain or not) It truley touched my heart. Moopy and Joe are one of my favorite Love stories so...I instigate OH WELL!!! I also have a very loving husband but not as verbal as Joe, when they had my "end of chemo party" and a guitarist...they played "you say it best when you say nothing at all".. for Bob, and i sang along. We all have our own ways of showing our love. I truley adore you all and thanks for the great posts for my favorite couple (Moopy and Joe) we all love em'! plus they are so much fun to tease ( hope so? I haven't heard from Joe for awhile........have you? is he in hiding LMAO....LMAO!!!
Jackie0 -
American Comediennes Societyrjjj said:Dearest Susan
How could i ever forget that beautiful post by Joe (chemo brain or not) It truley touched my heart. Moopy and Joe are one of my favorite Love stories so...I instigate OH WELL!!! I also have a very loving husband but not as verbal as Joe, when they had my "end of chemo party" and a guitarist...they played "you say it best when you say nothing at all".. for Bob, and i sang along. We all have our own ways of showing our love. I truley adore you all and thanks for the great posts for my favorite couple (Moopy and Joe) we all love em'! plus they are so much fun to tease ( hope so? I haven't heard from Joe for awhile........have you? is he in hiding LMAO....LMAO!!!
Jackie
You know I could never get mad at any of Moopy's beloved Sisters in Pink. Not even you, Jackie. And especially not even my (allegedly) loving wife!
Actually, the "offending" threads with their Tutorials, guppy references, godawful shoe puns, and other widespread frivolity made me laugh until I rolled around on the floor and made the dogs wonder whether I had gone nuts. In fact, I thought I had been transferred to the American Comediennes Society site by mistake.
Not to disrespect our Canadian sisters, though. Quite the contrary. Ever since I got hooked on Second City Television back in the late 1970s, I have believed that Canadians are at least half again as funny as Americans.
So thanks for the yuks, ladies! I'd offer to let y'all make fun of me whenever you want, but I know you already will
Joe0 -
yuk yuk yukAortus said:American Comediennes Society
You know I could never get mad at any of Moopy's beloved Sisters in Pink. Not even you, Jackie. And especially not even my (allegedly) loving wife!
Actually, the "offending" threads with their Tutorials, guppy references, godawful shoe puns, and other widespread frivolity made me laugh until I rolled around on the floor and made the dogs wonder whether I had gone nuts. In fact, I thought I had been transferred to the American Comediennes Society site by mistake.
Not to disrespect our Canadian sisters, though. Quite the contrary. Ever since I got hooked on Second City Television back in the late 1970s, I have believed that Canadians are at least half again as funny as Americans.
So thanks for the yuks, ladies! I'd offer to let y'all make fun of me whenever you want, but I know you already will
Joe
Did your dogs laugh as you rolled around on the floor? I am sure Moopy had her yuks also!!lol!! Have you gone nuts? Have I ? who cares? I always said I hope i get alzheimers when i am old so I can walk around in my own little bubble oblivious to all that may be happening to me. maybe there is still a chance ..maybe it is happening now.. what was your name again my dear friend? and where is your link to the American Comediennes Society? I am sure Tash and i will be there.
love jackie0 -
ACS = ACSAortus said:American Comediennes Society
You know I could never get mad at any of Moopy's beloved Sisters in Pink. Not even you, Jackie. And especially not even my (allegedly) loving wife!
Actually, the "offending" threads with their Tutorials, guppy references, godawful shoe puns, and other widespread frivolity made me laugh until I rolled around on the floor and made the dogs wonder whether I had gone nuts. In fact, I thought I had been transferred to the American Comediennes Society site by mistake.
Not to disrespect our Canadian sisters, though. Quite the contrary. Ever since I got hooked on Second City Television back in the late 1970s, I have believed that Canadians are at least half again as funny as Americans.
So thanks for the yuks, ladies! I'd offer to let y'all make fun of me whenever you want, but I know you already will
Joe
Ah, Joe. The professor trumps all with his intelligent cleverness!
American Comediennes Society = ACS
American Cancer Society = ACS
Kind regards, Susan
P.S.: As the unofficial instructor of Retail Therapy, I'm intending to end the course very soon (today) with one final tutorial... This will allow the participants to go out and practice what they've learned so far. Perhaps, some day in the future, we'll need a refresher course. Or, the participants themselves may discover new ways to implement Retail Therapy - which, of course, will then be shared amongst all. Only time will tell... :-)0
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