the three stooges...

"I want you guys to give me a straight answer. Do you like what you're reading in the blog? Can you see it?"

"We can," is Oscar's reply from the pool.

"You betcha," his wife Dottie chimes.

"We all love it Rob. We can't wait for your next post," totes the sister in law Freida.

They are the three stooges: They're much appreciated fans of the blog as well.

"All you guys do is tell me how good I am. It's starting to go to my head." 

Lately, everyone is complimentary of the writing; in turn it provides a shot of confidence. 

"When do the cameras start rolling Rob? I've got to have my game face ready," Oscar is husband to Dottie & brother in law to Freida. 

"Don't know for sure buddy. They're production issues still being discussed. Hopefully soon."

"I got an idea for you. We can get some young guys and gals to run around in bikini's & speedo's. It would sex the place up," he's not the first guy to suggest it.

"Unfortunately Oscar," adding with a smile, "That crowd cost money to bring in. Not in the budget."

"Maybe down the road?"

"If it is successful. Hell yeah!"

"Rob, I got a story for you to put in the blog. Every one will think you hang around crazy people after they hear what I did?"

"What did you do Freida?"

"Now keep in mind I had a little too much wine when this happened," winking and smiling.

She proceeds to tell me a lurid tale about a wild night years ago, "You should have seen me back in the day. Guys turned their heads where ever I went. Now that I'm a bit seasoned; not so much."

"You are still a looker Freida. Don't let anyone tell you differently. You are like fine wine. Besides, everyone knows seventy is the new fifty."

"You are the sweetest guy Rob. Why hasn't a women come in and swept you up?"

She is the third person to ask the question.

"I don't want the hassle of it right now. I'm too self absorbed for a meaningful relationship at this stage of my life. It sucks because there sure are a lot of lovely ladies running around the pool."

"You really know how to lay it on thick," Freida says in a coy tone, "Let me know what you want me to do."

"Rob, we finally figured out who the inspiration for Lilly is. You gave it away when you mentioned her passion for sewing." 

Dottie is yet another fan of the blog. She is sister to Freida & wife to Oscar.

"You are the third person to tell me Dottie. I have a question for you."

"Fire away," she replies.

"The fashionista type is easy to spot if you are a women. Guys don't pay attention to things like that? Am I correct in saying that?"

Dottie & Freida share a leisurely/fashionable look.

"Leisure & fashion is what it is all about for the ladies," Dottie states while paddling through the shallow end, "You could show people how fashionable old people can be."

I'm going to end this post by sharing a feeling I'm having. Is momentum a feeling?