Aussie humour and My Man
When I first met Mr Incredible, I was taken by many things.
By his eyes – blue and clear and direct;
His imposing height – six foot two with a very upright posture;
His slow smile – a rare grin that reached all the way to those baby blues and took my breath;
and his ability to just BE.
Without feeling the need to show off or impress anyone.
My world was full of show offs.
They left me cold.
I was taken by this man’s sure, laidback, understated approach.
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But the very things that attracted me to Mr Incredible, apparently scared the bejeezus out of others. I recall one of his mate’s girlfriends cornering me soon after we started going out. Mr I’s house was always being taken over by his mates and entourage, which sometimes didn’t thrill him. He would get this stern don’t-bother-approaching-me look about him. This girl, looking over her shoulder furtively, asked me in a low nervous voice if I wasn’t, well, a bit frightened of him?
Ummm, No, I replied.
(Would I go out with someone that scared me? Seriously?)
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The fact is I grew up with hard-working, tough, non-emotional men.
And I worked with blokes who thought they were pretty tough
and tried to prove it often.
I knew Mr Incredible could be stern and non-smiling
and inscrutable like no-one’s business.
Usually when he was around people who didn’t impress him much.
He never said anything negative.
He just hung back and let them prove him right.
Call me crazy, but I kinda liked that.
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I recall this today, because my father related a short story this afternoon that not only illustrates how my sometimes-stern husband comes across to others, but also the fabulous sense of humour of your average Aussie bushie…
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Apparently Dad had run into one of riders who had done the campdraft school with Mr Incredible a couple of weeks ago. So, in the course of the conversation, Dad asked this bloke what he thought of my hubby.
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The guy (deadpan) replies:
Put it this way, mate…
If I found him in bed with my missus…
Well…
I’d just tuck him in!!!
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For the record, I roared with laughter when I heard this.
As did Mr Incredible.
18 Comments
Mom L
Ohhh, too funny! I started out by chuckling out loud, then laughing so hard I started coughing, then nearly peed my pants. TMI? Sorry!
Nancy in Atlanta
Reddirt Woman
That description tells a lot about Mr. I. Aren’t you glad to have found a mate that makes you feel safe and loved?
Too fun. Thanks for sharing.
Helen
Debby
ROFL. Hilarious. Thanks for the giggle.
A comedian of the redneck variety here was talking about if he ever found his wife in bed with another man, he’d sit down and talk with him about taking over his share of the mortgage.
sues2u2
I loved this description & I too, was roflol! I get your point though. Sounds like you have a one in a million type of "bloke".
Kate
oh my heck, i am wiping my eyes. Whew! That is hilarious and gets the point across perfectly. You would make a lot of women very happy if you could copy and paste your hubby into their homes. The more i read about Mr. Incredible the more i think i need to move. i can’t seem to find one built along his lines around here! 🙂
Pony Girl
Oh goodness, that last comment had me laughing out loud! I know what you mean about Mr. Incredible though. Some men just have that quiet, charismatic, unassuming way, they are above and beyond those macho types for sure. Does he have a softie side to him that he shows to ya at times?
A Novel Woman
HAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!
God, I love Aussie humour.
Jayne
LMFAO
Priceless!
Gem
Hilarious!
Reddunappy
I love your stories, and the Aussie HUMOR LOL, you always make me laugh or smile.
Adventures Of A Horse Crazed Mind
LMAO… OMG thats funny. Love it! Love men like that too!
rhubarbwhine
That’s a lovely tribute to him, BB. I really envy you your love, happiness and completness.
Pencil Writer
Mr. I, “I” standing for intimidating to other guys. Why not!!! He does have that “look” doesn’t he!!
Bush Babe
Glad you all enjoyed the humour – must admit I sometimes wonder if I’ll offend people but hey, life’s short!! And I am very lucky in that my readers ‘get me’! And if they don’t they just sneak off somewhere else…
NB Rhubarb and Pony Girl – I don’t mean to portray Mr I as perfect. Or our relationship. Neither is true. We have our moments like everyone. And we are opposite in many ways. But I do revel in the good stuff. Don’t let the Sally Sunshine stuff get ‘up yer nose’!!
🙂
BB
Woman in a Window
HA! That intimidating, eh?
Carol
OH my goodness! That was hysterical! I’ll remember this story!
becky @ misspriss
My hubby looks a little intimidating, but he’s really just a big teddy bear. But I sure do feel protected! 🙂
Sabra
Hahahaha, that was a coffee spitter!! Too funny.