Monday 24 June 2013

Always My Star Man!

Starman and I have very strange conversations whilst drinking our respective tea and coffee on a Sunday morning.

"So," he remarked, "how is it that mine is plain white, and yours has hearts, flowers and butterflies all over it?"

I stopped mid-sip.  "I beg your pardon?"

"Well, I'm just wondering about the fairness of it."  He took another slurp.  "Mine's thicker though.  I'll bet it goes further."

By this time my mind was working overtime.  

"Yes" he said, "there's no doubt about it.  Mine is stronger than yours.  There's nothing worse than putting your finger straight through it at the crucial moment."

The penny dropped.

He was discussing (of all things) my toilet paper!  He'd been in our ensuite and discovered my soft and pretty "bathroom tissue" as they call it over here.  So okay, I like a little luxury in my life.  (A few weeks ago I had some with flamingoes all over it!)  But for the other "conveniences" I provide plain old white stuff.  At least it isn't hard and slippery like they used in my grandparents' day!  And I do get the men what is called "quilted", as they seem to like a thicker bog roll than I do!

When you know each other as well as we do, you tend to have these silly little conversations.  There have been times when having a sense of humour has been very important - when it has been about the only thing keeping us afloat.


Tomorrow it is 36 years since we were wed!

It's hard to believe.  Those years have gone so fast.  Starman says his best man cautioned him just before going into the Church, and said that he could always change his mind and run back down the path and make a quick getaway!  Luckily he didn't.  Despite, at times, some pretty tough going, he has stayed the course.


It's been a long time, and we've done a lot of dancing through our lives together.  Mostly with me pushing him around the floor.  It's strange now that he is doing the leading.  I find I'm not tripping over my own feet nearly as much.



However, there are still times when I get mixed up when we get in a corner, and I am not so good at reversing.  We end up having a bit of a tussle!  Then he swings me around, points me in the right direction, and we are off again.


I'm actually wondering how many times I've told Starman how much I value his love.  

It's not always easy to say "I love you".  Especially when we're rushing around doing the million and one things that make up our lives.  Maybe I don't say it enough?


I wonder whether some of you have noticed that I am beginning to call Starman "Dan"?  

Perhaps you think it's because I wrote about Ami and Dan in my little description of Kat and Nat's holiday adventure?  But no.  There you might just be a tad wrong.

Remember the dancing?  And me pushing him every which way?  He said that at times, life with me, had made him think about what it must be like to walk into a lion's den!  He never knew exactly what sort of mood the lion(ess!) might be in that day.  Oh dear!  That was hard to hear, but the truth nonetheless.


We've only been doing this thing a mere seven months.  Some of the changes have been quite subtle.  Some not so...  It's still not always easy.  I still enjoy a good long moan.  But then, nothing worthwhile was ever easy, was it?


And whenever I get out of step, or trip over his feet or mine, I have to remind myself that the lion's den isn't such a scary place any more.  My Daniel has found a clever and convincing way of keeping the mouth closed and the claws sheathed.  (Naturally, he has had certain little 'aids' to persuasion!)


Rarely does he enter the lion's den these days without these aids.  And whilst he'd never use one of those horrible long lion-taming whips you see portrayed in old pictures, he's not above resorting to other, slightly less flexible means.


So I thought you might (at the risk of wanting to put your fingers down your throats!) like to see the card I will be giving him tomorrow.  (Usually, he gets a funny card, or one with an extract of the Rubriat of Omah Kyham written on it!)


And so, (roll of drums here!!!) without further delay, this is my gift to Daniel for our anniversary!  We have joined the exclusive "Rose Paddle Club"!!!


All of a sudden it looks very stiff, and very new, and very well made!  Gulp!  I'll let you know how we get on if I survive!

However.  Because I am an Ami, and a pickle, here is another little gift to, shall we say, take the sting out of it?!!



Hmmmm...........



25 comments:

  1. Hope you have a wonderful anniversary. The leather isn't bad at all. Fear not!

    love,
    willie

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    1. Thank you, and I will see about the leather when we get a chance to use it! It's a madhouse around here at the moment!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  2. I would say you are both going to enjoy the anniversary celebration very much! Congrats!!
    hugs abby

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    1. I am really looking forward to trying out the new 'toy' but due to circumstance am having to wait! Thank you!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  3. Happy Happy Anniversary to you and Dan! :) I hope that you have a wonderful celebration! There must be something in the water... Rob seems to have taken a fancy to something very similar for the same occasion. Hmmm... Hugs and best wishes, Ami!

    <3 Katie

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    1. Thanks very much! When I finally get to 'feel' this new paddle, I'll let you know my opinion on it! LOL! We'll be able to compare notes!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  4. Happy Anniversary!!! And might I say I LOVE, LOVE our rose paddle. It is my favorite good girl spanking paddle...

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    1. Oh! Another member of the club! You make me feel good about it! You are very inspiring! Thank you!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  5. Happy anniversary!! 36 years is quite an accomplishment!! Congrats!
    I love that paddle. I might consider getting one.....

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    1. Thank you! Yes, yes! You must join the club!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  6. Giggling here my dear! Happy, Happy Anniversary to you both! Enjoy and we want a report of how you enjoyed the paddle. The other you can keep a secret! LOL

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    1. Thank you very much dear friend! When we finally get to give it a try I'll let you know how we got on!! LOL!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  7. Lol Ami! I was chuckling in the beginning, and smiling during the rest and teary at the end.

    I love your writing & your pictures & your sweet card.

    Congratulations on 36 years! And I hope you BOTH enjoy your anniversary presents!!

    :) Cali

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    1. Thank you very much Cali! We had a very good day, but due to circumstances have yet to give our new 'toy' a try out! I will let you know what it is like.

      Hugs

      Ami

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  8. Wow 36 years huh? You get less for murder HAHAHAHAHAHA JK

    I think it's wonderful to have reached this phase of your life. You've been through so much and came up smelling of roses ;) I loved following your journey, going from not knowing what you want, to being confused over what you got and now being happy with where you are :)

    I wish you lots of fun on this day, hope the paddle brings you much fun and games. So here's to the next 36 years of you're life together x

    Love and hugs x

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    1. LOL! LOL! LOL!

      I think I will probably be confused about some things for ever! That's me for you! Still - we are progressing. It'll be fun to try - when we get some time alone! It's completely crazy around here at the moment!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  9. Happy Anniversary Ami and Dan! Congratulations on 36 years!

    Lovely post. I love the pics and the sweet card. Love the rose paddle and dare say you are going to have a wonderful anniversary celebration :) I'm with Minelle, we want a report on the paddle :)

    Hugs,
    Roz

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    1. Thank you! I chose a green handle. It's great having a choice. (Little things....) We didn't really celebrate last night, but we did go out for a steak and fries. Unfortunately the pub was full so we went elsewhere and he had venison and I had linguini! Not steak, but very nice! And the wine was extremely good! LOL!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  10. Happy Anniversary and I hope you and Dan enjoy your gifts immensely.

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    1. Thank you! I think we will be having lots of fun! LOL!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  11. Hi, Ami! I just found your blog today. How sweet, Happy Anniversary to the both of you. I understand the Lion's den that's what my poor husband has felt like at times too. Enjoy your gifts! ;)

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    1. Hi Sassafrass and Welcome! And thank you! We're in a pretty good place right now, and so looking forward to trying out our new paddle! I'll be sure to report back!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  12. Congratulations! Have a wonderful celebration. And those silly conversations about little things - we have those all the time, too. :-)

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    1. Thank you Terps. Glad you recommended the rose paddle. I think it's going to get some getting used to! I must have a 'fair' English skin! However, we both really like it and I think it will become a well-used favourite!

      Hugs

      Ami

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  13. Happy anniversary!! To many more years of dancing!

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