My Wife's Birthday Present!

   Diamonds may be a girl's best friend but
my wife didn't put any precious gems on her
"Birthday Wish List."
   Dinner was not requested, although we did
join four very good friends at our favorite
restaurant the day before her big day.
   She's already got plenty of flowers
including a new hanging basket that
brightened her Mother's Day, and those
she has cultivated in our own back yard.
   I was sure that family and friends would
come up with a gift idea or two.
   But what could  I get that would make sure
she had a Happy Birthday?
   Obviously I asked her! And the answer
will probably not surprise most of those
who know my wife!
   She wanted a "Weed Whacker!"  I guess
the politically correct name is "Weed
Trimmer."
   Whatever you call it, this kind of gift
can put a husband "on the spot."
   If you get it you've full filled her wish.
But you run the risk of getting raised eyebrows
from other females who ask her ... "What
did your husband get you for your birthday?"
   I think a fair number of them might be
looking for a ring or picturing dinner and
a bouquet of flowers.
   As it turns out the selection of "Trimmers"
is about as varied as any collection of
jewels!
   There are gas trimmers, electric trimmers,
even battery powered trimmers. And each of
those has multiple styles, colors, and sizes.
    Not wanting to make a mistake on this
important decision I escorted her to the
"Tiffany's" of "Weed Trimmers".....our local
Sears store!
    She picked the one she wanted and I threw
in an extra spool of line and a garden hose
holder to sweeten the deal!
    Happy Birthday Hon....your wish is my
command!
    Hope your flowers sprout when those
weeds are gone and that all your NEWS is
good..always!