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Mike C2
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posted October 19, 2000 09:50 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mike C2     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Well, we all know that, at the end of the day, the Harley method boils down to the old brownie point system. Do something to make your spouse happy, earns some points. Screw up, lose some points. But how to keep score?

The Harley Brownie Point System

Simple Duties:
You make the bed..............................................+1
You make the bed, but forget to add the decorative pillows.... 0
You throw the bedspread over rumpled sheets...................-1
You throw the bedspead over your lit cigar....................-100

You leave the toilet seat up..................................-5
You replace the toilet paper roll when it is empty............ 0
When the toilet paper roll is barren, you resort to Kleenex...-1
Handtowel...............-15
Draperies...............-25

You go out to buy her extra-light panty liners with wings.....+5
in the snow...................................................+8
but return with beer..........................................-5
and no liners.................................................-25

You check out a suspicious noise at night..................... 0
You check out a suspicious noise and it is nothing............ +1
You check out a suspicious noise and it is something..........+5
You pummel it with a six iron.................................+10
It's her cat..................................................-40

Social Engagements:
Party:
You stay by her side the entire party......................... 0
You stay by her side for a while, then leave to chat with a
college drinking buddy..-2
Named Tiffany.................................................-4
Tiffany is a dancer...........................................-6
With breast implants..........................................-18

Her Birthday:
You take her out to dinner.................................... 0
You take her out to dinner and it's not a sports bar..........+1
Okay, it is a sports bar......................................-2
And it's all-you-can-eat night................................-3
It's a sports bar, it's all-you-can-eat night, and your face is
Painted the colors of your favorite team...... -10

A Night Out With the Boys:
Go with a pal.................................................-5
The pal is happily married....................................-4
Or frighteningly single.......................................-7
And he drives a Mustang.......................................-10
With a personalized license plate (GR8 N BED).................-15

A Night Out:
You take her to a movie.......................................+2
You take her to a movie she likes.............................+4
You take her to a movie you hate..............................+6
You take her to a movie you like..............................-2
It's called Death Cop 3........................................-3
Which features Cyborgs that eat humans........................-9
You lied and said it was a foreign film about orphans.........-15

Your Physique:
You develop a noticeable pot belly............................-15
You develop a noticeable pot belly and exercise to get rid of
it...................+10
You develop a noticeable pot belly and resort to loose jeans and
baggy Hawaiian shirts............................... -30
You say, "It doesn't matter, you have one too."...............-800

The Big Question:
She asks, "Do I look fat?"
You hesitate in responding....................................-10
You reply, "Where?"...........................................-35
Any other response............................................-20

Communication:
When she wants to talk about a problem:
You listen, displaying a concerned expression................. 0
You listen, for over 30 minutes................................+5
You listen for more than 30 minutes without looking at the
TV..+100
She realizes this is because you have fallen
asleep............-200

You buy a family pet.........+10
The kids don't like it........0
The kids are afraid of it....-10
It's a chimp.................-50
who smokes cigars.............-75
It kills her cat.............-100
You and the chimp move into an apartment together...................-200

[This message has been edited by Mike C2 (edited October 19, 2000).]

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kam6318
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posted October 19, 2000 09:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kam6318     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hey Mike...good to see you!

Kathi

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Karenna
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posted October 19, 2000 09:56 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Karenna     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
ROTFLMAO!!!

At least it took my mind off the pain temporarily! Thanks a lot, Mike. Good to see you back.

Love,

Karenna

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MarilynRae
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posted October 19, 2000 10:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MarilynRae     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
"It doesn't matter, you have one too. -800"

THAT is my favorite line!!
Quite hilarious!! You should send it in to the newspaper or something.
Did you just take your wife out on a date from hell or something?

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ILoveACop
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posted October 19, 2000 10:06 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ILoveACop     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
L L

Nice to see you around Mike!!

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carina dream
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posted October 19, 2000 10:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for carina dream     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Mike, is that you....using humour??! I was beginning to get worried that we would never hear from you again, after the last thread.
How have things been? Did you read my post...it is #60 on the thread...I really am happy to see you out here, kicking around...thanks for the post, I am copying it out for my husband....

------------------
"Rhythm Of The Day"
Take the time to thoughtfully see
Discovering all love's mysteries
Sadly, we miss moments too many times
Discovering yesterday
Was lost in
The rhyme

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tessa
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posted October 19, 2000 11:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for tessa     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hysterical! Your humour always brightens my day. tessa

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Still Praying
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posted October 20, 2000 05:26 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Still Praying     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Mike,
That really made my morning. I'm probably in the -750-1,000 range.

Hilarious.

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LonelyHeart68
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posted October 20, 2000 06:56 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for LonelyHeart68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Great Post Mike--nice to see you around again!

You have a wicked sense of humour!

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never to me
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posted October 20, 2000 07:20 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for never to me     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just when I thought that we lost you...this is hysterical! This had the people in my office roaring!

Thanks for the Friday push! Humor is a powerful emotion!

n2me

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Wifeofcop
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posted October 20, 2000 10:06 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Wifeofcop     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Mike,

Thanks for making me laugh!! You really do have a special gift!!

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moth
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posted October 20, 2000 10:12 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for moth     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Mike-

I was going to say something but I've decided to go and replace the toilet rolls in my bathrooms. NOW.

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FaithfulWife
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posted October 20, 2000 10:39 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for FaithfulWife     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
ROTFLOL

Here's one more category of points:

"Well, that's YOUR problem" -500
"I DO NOT do that" -200
"Did I do that?" 0
"I'm sorry I did that" +100
"You do not deserve to be treated that way. Will you please forgive me" +1000 and a free pass into Disney World.

Haha.

It's good to hear from you Mike!

CJ

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carina dream
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posted October 20, 2000 07:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for carina dream     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
ok Mike, its my turn!

The Harley Brownie point System For Women

Simple Duties:

You mow the lawn..........+10
You mow the lawn and trim the edges, but run over the cord....................0
You don't notice, and kick the cord into the pool.....................-20
He's in it..................-50

YOu take out the garbage...............+5
But forget to recycle....................0
Except for the box of magazines stashed under the bed........................-10
That had his favorite Pamela Anderson centrefold pic......................-100

You change the oil on the car........+15
And fill up the washer fluid.........+25
He drives to work, and notices a funny smell from under the hood..................-5
And there's oil on the windshield.......-25
Plus, the tank is on empty..............-50

Social Engagements:

You make plans for an evening out.......+10
You take him to the ballet...............-10
And invite your mom because she wanted to come......................................-20
You lied to him and told him you were going to the game..............................-40

You go out for a night with the girls.....-5
But leave him a case of beer and a movie..+10
It's "Beaches"...........................-20
and you didn't really go out with "the girls"....................-50
His name is Armando.................-200

In the Bedroom:

He puts on a g-string...................+15
But it's backwards.......................-5
You start laughing hilariously...........-20
And grab the polaroid camera to "capture" the moment................-50
You show it to everyone at work.........-100

Communication:

You want to talk to him, so you tell him how you feel............................+10
You do it at his parents house..........-5
The game is on, and you are standing in front of the t.v......................-20
And talking about his "erection problem"......................-100

Your Physique:

You keep on a few "baby" pounds.......0
You go on a diet, and start to look a little better...........................+5
But gain it all back, and start wearing all his clothes.......................-10
You say" We should try to lose the weight together, this time."....................-20
You had the baby ten years ago...........-50

Your Domestic Abilities:

You clean the toilet, do the laundry and wash dishes every day.................+25
You clean the toilet, do the laundry, but insist on a dishwasher instead.........+5
You make a nice lasagna for dinner, with baked apple crisp for dessert..........+10
You tell him he is "the dishwasher"....-20

Ok, anyone have any other ideas to add on???
I have to get back to my evening! Have a great weekend, guys!

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Lucks
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posted October 22, 2000 12:10 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Lucks     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
A bright spot in my evening!!

Thanks you two.

Laura

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