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Marcsoltan - May 26, 2011 12:25 am - Voted 10/10

Kathy,...

This is a wonderful article. Men like John are extremely rare, and you are so lucky to have him in your life. I have no doubt that there are things about you that make him so dedicated to you. This article is a great tribute to your husband, and I thank you for sharing it with your SP buddies.
All the best to you and John,
Marc

silversummit - May 26, 2011 8:05 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Kathy,...

Thank you so much Marc for your insightful words! John is truly special and yes, it is in a way a tribute to this great guy who gives so much! We can drive each other crazy as husbands and wives do but it is that invisible rope that he always adjusts that keeps me going!

Thanks again! Kathy

silversummit - May 26, 2011 12:36 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Lucky

You are truly blessed to have a wife who enjoys the outdoors like you do! Sometimes I can't believe we have managed to last this long being so different but as you read, he is a big reason it has worked! He says he enjoys watching me do what makes me happy and I'm sure that's what helps unite both of you!

lcarreau - May 26, 2011 12:11 pm - Voted 10/10

Like a marriage ..

There's always the underlying question - should we get married?

It will always have its ups & downs, like climbing a mountain.
Understanding and being open-minded will (probably) win out in the end.

"With a little faith, just a little trust;
If you believe in love, love can move mountains ..."

silversummit - May 26, 2011 12:47 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Like a marriage ..

That question is so true, and we did ask it again sometimes. But we grew up (and out) and watched so many friends divorce and a few regret this later. Talking about things including that scary "F" word (feelings) took him years but helped. We still have to hammer out things but we also laugh a lot, lot more at ourselves now.

P.S. If you look closely at the hat he's wearing in the picture, note the dwarf's name! He chose it, not me!

lcarreau - May 26, 2011 6:51 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Like a marriage ..

And when all else fails ... get a bigger hammer!

Seriously, that is very funny. Thanks, Kathy ..

Arthur Digbee - May 27, 2011 2:05 pm - Voted 10/10

Great tribute

We hear quite a few stories like this about men whose women prefer to stay behind, so it's doubly good to hear yours. Thank goodness for KOA Kabins as kommon ground.

silversummit - May 27, 2011 4:21 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Great tribute

That's so true Arthur about the women who stay behind, especially in the past but there are some of us who have our male supporters at home! Thanks for reading my tribute to mine! Kathy

Deltaoperator17 - May 28, 2011 10:25 pm - Voted 10/10

Thank you

Thank you for sharing with us Kathy, a wonderful story!

Steve

silversummit - May 29, 2011 3:03 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Thank you

Thanks Steve!

MoapaPk - May 29, 2011 12:18 pm - Voted 10/10

Prefers to garden!

wife on the rocks!
My wife prefers to garden, but has gone with me on many memorable adventures. Most important, she doesn't mind me going off with my friends to hike of climb. She likes to hike (at a more moderate pace), but doesn't go out of her way... when there is gardening to do!

I can't understand the folks who insist that a spouse must have the exact same outdoor interests... there's more to life.

silversummit - May 29, 2011 3:15 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Prefers to garden!

I really like to hear about couples who have worked it out like you and Christine have; she does what she likes and you get out with your buddies. I am convinced that spending time together is even better if you get that time enjoying what you love.

And yeah for Christine hiking those mountains!
Kathy!

lcarreau - May 29, 2011 9:41 pm - Voted 10/10

Re: Prefers to garden!

I'd rather not join this debate, but these words probably say it all :

"In the dock the boats are harbored,
Where the water's cold and still ..

Oh life, she cries, I've lost the will.

From the bridge she sees a lifetime,
Being washed upon the shore ..

Oh life, she cries;
There must be more..."

Afzal - May 30, 2011 3:19 am - Voted 10/10

Excellent Article

Dear Kathy, you have written excellent article. Thanks for writing a nice article.
Best regards, Afzal

silversummit - May 30, 2011 8:31 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Excellent Article

Thank you Afzal for your very kind words.
Kathy

EricChu - May 30, 2011 11:42 am - Voted 10/10

Beautiful!

Such a lovely and enjoyable article you wrote, Kathy! You're so lucky to have John at your side - and he's lucky to have you!! :-)
All the best to you,
Eric