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I Love Lucy strikes again

February 25, 2009 | Filed under: Stuff

I’ve been after Alpha Man to finish a set of stairs in our house for . . . well, for what feels like forever. Since work has slowed down considerably for him, he finally got to it this week. This involved cutting the strips of wood, coming in and out of the house to measure each one, traipsing sawdust in throughout, along with the dirt from the dogs who follow his every move.

Yesterday when my scene wasn’t going along right, I sat on the top step to keep Alpha Man company. The top step isn’t really a step, it’s the wood flooring on the second floor, so I was out of the way. We teased and annoyed each other for awhile and then after him warning me that he was going to start rolling the sealant into the wood, I went back to work.

Several hours later, I was back. Another scene wasn’t working. I sank to the top step and watched him, noticing he was about 2/3 done. I was jealous, wishing I was 2/3 done with MY work. Alpha Man looked up and just stared at me. “Do you remember what I said about the sealant?” he finally asked.

Uh oh. “Yeah. You said you were going to start rolling. From that step down, right?” I asked, pointing to the step right below me.

He slowly shook his head, his eyes lighting with both frustration and laughter.

Dammit. I stood up, and sure enough, I’d left a nice . . . impression.

“Nice ass,” he said with a sigh. “Good thing, too, since everyone’s going to be able to see the imprint every time they walk up and down.”

He has to sand it out and start over. And if he doesn’t, then no one can come to my house ever again.

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  1. Nina says:

    :rotfl: I just have to ask… Where is the picture?

    Nina

  2. Judy F says:

    oh Jill. Only you…

  3. Stacy ~ says:

    I agree with Nina – why don’t we get to see that picture???

    And hey, if Alpha Man thinks you have a nice ass, you never have to worry about giving up those cookies you kinda like. Have another Oreo *g*

  4. Liza says:

    :rotfl: Thanks for the laugh Jill. I’m with Stacy, if Alpha Man likes your ass then you never have to give up your cookies.

  5. sls-rainey says:

    Um Jill do you realize that the fact he was amused instead of mad means he knows you extremly well. Next time he will have to make a sign, “Don’t sit here”.

  6. trish c says:

    :thumbsup: I love that he was amused not mad! thanks for the great laugh. I’m with the rest of the ladies. Where is the picture???? lol lol

  7. Melinda says:

    I love this story. Thanks for the laugh today.

  8. Ashley says:

    Yes, you definately need to post a pic of your impression :rotfl: Hope it wasn’t a pair of pants you really liked!!

  9. Jill says:

    He was amused AND frustrated. And he did not let me forget it either . . .

  10. Stephanee says:

    That’s funny. :rotfl:

  11. Suzanne says:

    Yeah, where’s that picture? LOL.

  12. sarah says:

    He should’ve warned you before you sat down. His fault. :yes:
    LOL

  13. Victoria says:

    I just love all your stories. Thanks for the laugh :lol:

  14. Treasia/TruckersWife says:

    Picture please????? :shock:

  15. Melissa says:

    I personally think he let you sit on purpose just so we could get a good laugh. HaHa…I am with everyone else. I want to see the picture!!!! :rotfl:

  16. Karin says:

    :rotfl:

    That’s too funny. I’m glad Alpha Man was able to deal with it with some humor along with the frustration.

  17. Donna M says:

    The man said you have “a nice ass”. Hang onto that! :grin: Hope after you left an impression the scene came together. :yes:

  18. Susan says:

    I think Alpha Man wanted you to leave that ‘impression’! :wigglebrow:

  19. catslady says:

    If he erased the imprint, I think you owe him one :rotfl:

  20. Brandy says:

    Thanks for the giggle today Jill!

  21. Kristina says:

    Ha, that’s funny. You should’ve told him that he could keep the step for himself if you get the “tool draw” to yourself! :yes:

  22. Jen R. says:

    Jill,

    I think you hit it out of the park with Instant Attraction. It is my favorite by you yet, and easily rivals my other favorite author. Good freakin’ job!

  23. limecello says:

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: this may have been my first laugh of the day :) thanks Jill – haha, though sorry it happened ;) and I too want to see a pic!

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