is there a Murphy's in-law list?

-- george (jones@choices.com), January 30, 2000

Answers

10. When you propose, THEY stop liking you.

9. When you forget an anniversary, THEY remember.

8. When you finally get that new hot rod, THEY will inform your spouse of how much it cost.

7. When you finally get that promotion, THEY will remind your spouse that it is below your potential.

6. When your "repair" effort blows up the toaster, THEY are who your spouse will be snickering with on the phone.

5. When you finally shove the kids off on a neighbor to have some adult time alone, THEY will drive up.

4. When you are sneaking out the door with your fishing rod, THEY will drive up.

3. When you are about to utter the zinger to win your first argument, THEY will phone.

2. When you are trying to tell your spouse why you got canned, THEY will phone.

1. When you are finally getting laid, THEY will phone.

-- Hokie (Hokie_@hotmail.com), January 31, 2000.