Pee Shivers, Laptops and John Deere Tractors

For those who think I have made up 'pee shivers' in the title of this post, I will have you to know it is a known neurological phenomenon that most often is experienced by men. More scholarly minds than I deduce that it is a result of a sudden change in body temp when the male of our species empties a too full bladder. I had never heard of 'pee shivers' until I met my husband. He told me once that he experienced 'pee shivers' on occassion not long after I had moved from Georgia to Virginia, in the days when we slept on a waterbed. "Pee shivers? You're making that up, right?" There is an air bubble in the waterbed. You can hear the slight slosh as he climbs on. "No," sexy half smile shows his white teeth, "some men shiver when they pee." "Every time you pee?" Slack jawed at this discovery. "No, just sometimes." Climbing deeper under the covers as if climbing into a sleeping bag filled with hot water. "You're shittin me?" Adjusting my position so I can be sure I can see his eyes clearly while he acrobatically positions himself on the moving mattress. "No, I was peeing." Doh! I looked it up. It's was real. Some people might find it odd or bordering on something akin to golden showers. IT IS NOT!!!! I want to witness a 'pee shiver'. I want to see this male urinary phenomenon live and in person. But honestly, more than a shake is a stroke and I think it might have something to do with that more than change in body temp. Really. Think about it. If you don't want to think about it you can read about it on Google Answers. *** I plan to buy a new laptop. I have my eye on the IMB Thinkpad R51. My husband is not completely sold on the idea but often suggests that I should be coveting a new Toshiba. If he thinks he is going to pull a "Dad" on me well that Mr. has another think coming. You see, Steven's mom bought herself a nice laptop. She does little more than check email and look at baby photos but the laptop was for her surfing pleasure. Over a brief period of time she lost that notebook to her husband, my father-in-law, Steven's dad. When he wore it out she bought another one at Costco. No idea which brand or model. Guess who now has a new laptop? Right! His dad. That is one dog that will not hunt in this house! Are you reading this, honey? You already own a laptop and I am currently typing this post on it. *** I talked to the service guy at the local John Deere dealer. It seems three things are wrong with my husband's new toy. 1. It needs a new PTO case. 2. It needs a new rear PTO shaft. 3. It needs a new PTO gear. I am praying it is under warrenty. If not, sweet jesus, it is going to cost some bucks. I was hoping they would not quote me a price and thankfully my prayer was answered. They had no price quote available. I guess I can look forward to heartburn one day next week. Steven has not been sleeping well this week. At first I was worried it was the huge amounts of stress heaped upon him at work. Now I really believe it is worry over his new toy. He says not. I am still on the fence.