How's that for the 3 R's? Readin', rightin' and 'rithmitic.
So because we haven't visited with HickTard lately, I thought that a bit of an extended post might be in order. Grab a BEvERage, pull up a seat and snark away.
Back on March 24, HickTard posted about what happens when people get old and refuse to die. Says the Tard 'o the Hick:
After our conversation all I could think about was what I could to avoid a similar situation with my parents since they are getting older. Additionally, what I could do to avoid a similar problem for my wife and I
Apparently, his kids don't factor into this AT ALL. Remember, he's the one who had his kids contributing to their debt reduction (if some intrepid hater could provide that link in a comment, I'd be ever so grateful because let's face it - I'm a bit lazy).
On March 27, he pissed off his wife:
She really let me have it, "I'm sick and tired of us not doing anything together! Every time we do anything it's always with the kids. Why can't we do things alone or with other couples?" It went on like this for almost 40 minutes. Then, I put my foot in my mouth. With absolutely no idea of how I would do it, I promised her that every Saturday afternoon I would make it a point to spend time with her alone and take her somewhere.
Oh heavens to mursey! This is a problem, because going out means spending money you know:
Now, I’m stuck with trying to find a way to keep my word and avoid spending too much money.HELP!!!!
In fact, this sounds a whole lot like someone else a lot of us here know. The original FlipTard, the poster boy for the real estate bubble, etc., also had a lot of problems with his wife.
As for HickTard, god forbid you and your wife should go for a walk and have a picnic (hey! you could use food that's already in the fridge! But watch out for spoiled mayo). Its not all Jamba Juice and Macaroni Grill you know.
Also, did you know that you can address life's problems by using application development techniques? Perhaps he should publish a book on this, just like another person most of us know here was going to publish a book so people could learn from his failures.
And finally, retirement. The dream of every hard-working person who plans ahead. Except for HickTard:
But, baring [sic] any major physical disabilities I will try to perform some
kind of work until I die.
That's nice. I hear Wal-mart is always looking for greeters. And they'll usually hire you even if you have "physical disabilities".
(And as with the last post, a reminder to click through to his blog from here)
3 comments:
Sending the kids out to work: here ("My two teenage sons will look for anything that they can do to earn some money") and here ("I'm very proud of the kids and their efforts to contribute to the cause").
Also: his wife is the smart one in the family:
my wife has never stopped her retirement contributions
...keeping her DTFMA options open?
And this "family update" comment is gold:
My oldest daughter is doing much better now. She is very active in her church and with the children. Unfortunately, she and her husband are getting divorced. But, my wife made me promise not to talk about it on the blog so, I have not mentioned it until now. And, I can't go into any of the details.
*snork*
HickTard, meet Casey.
Bad cousin Bubba gave up the strippaz and reconciled with his wife. And how's the new grandkid?
Fantastic! My wife just talked with them Sunday. Unfortunately, our daughter-in-law won't talk with me much.
I wonder why.
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