822. Fun memories, telling of many of Wayne's idiosyncrasies -- as we called them! Sayings he would say all the time!
We have 2 pages in our Life Story Book, which tell of Wayne's idiosyncrasies! (funny sayings and quirks!)
Here they are: (Another picture of Wayne and Blaine below.)
You’ve got rocks in your head!
It’ll feel better when it quits hurting.
You little twirp! (To a child) Or he would call someone “Screwball “, often.
Saying “Whose girl are you?” (To little boys) and “Whose boy are you?” (To little girls)
Tickling, and saying “I’m going to find a pa-diddle-de-dee!” (He got that from his father)
When he owed someone money “I’d rather owe it to you than cheat you out of it.”
When someone says “How are you?” He says “I’m a kickin’–about this that and the other” (From his father also.)
If you had another brain, it’d be lonesome.
Things are tough all over.
Taking the scenic route–(trying to take a short-cut, and taking the long way–for instance when the family were going to a parade in Draper many years ago. We came to one street and would have had to walk about a block, and he said “I know where we can park right on the parade route.” He drove around, and by the time he got where he wanted to go, we totally missed the parade.)
Also when we are going some public place, he goes right to the front and tries to find an empty parking place, and strangely enough, he usually does! He is a perennial optimist!
Things could be worse, you could be twins!
I eat anything that doesn’t eat me first! You don’t like ice cream–ice cream likes you!
You’re an accident about to happen!
I believe this was David, Anita's baby, on the day he was blessed.
Are you going to get a hair cut or a dog licence?
I don’t get mad, I just get even.
I’m going to see George. (The bathroom.–One time Anita’s son Jake was about 5, and Grandpa said “I’m going to see George” and Jake said, in awe-- “George Washington?”)
“Count your measley output!” (To the losing set of partners in ‘Six Handed Rook’)
He’s (usually Jeremy) been shaving for five years, and cut himself both times.
“So Solly” – (to someone who lost him in a game)
He’d better have his head examined. He’d forget his head if it wasn’t fastened on.
What’s up doc? (When greeting an old friend) (or) What’s the scoop, droop?
Everyday, devouring the newspaper, sport’s section first, and watching the news each night.
Wearing a baseball cap most of the time. He would rub his whiskered face on a child’s face, and say “I’m planting some whiskers!”
I can’t afford a down payment on a free school lunch.
The way he eats, he should be named Royal. (Royal Vacuum cleaners) Let’s take off like dirty shirts.
When someone says, “I have a problem” he says, “You are the problem.”
See you in Church on the bald-headed row!
“Don’t spend it all in one place!” (Wayne says when he’s giving someone money.)
You’re full of baloney!
Wayne reading the newspaper, ALWAYS the Sports Section first.
Don’t stand there with your teeth in your mouth!
I think you’re all right, no matter what (so and so) says about you!
You’re not as dumb as you look.
When someone seems slow he would say “Grandpa (or Grandma) was slow but he(or she) was old!”
He would ask someone to do something, and when asked why he’d say” You’re younger than I am!” And they always were younger, even Grandma!
In a gruff voice to a child: “You better watch your step kid! I eat guys like you for breakfast” One time when he said that Jake, then about 5, said “Would you really eat your grandkids?” It took Wayne by surprise!
When asked “How are you?” he’ll say, “I’m a kickin’, --about one thing or another.”
If someone had car trouble, he would say “It’s not the car, it’s the loose nut behind the wheel.”
We went to a Grandparents Day over in Las Vegas for Allen’s Kids, and the PTA prepared a special lunch for us. Wayne saw a lady who appeared to be about 6 foot 5, who was serving us. He asked her “Which basketball team did you play for?” She let him know good and proper that she was not a basketball player, but a model. Then she said “Which miniature golf team did you play for?” He considered that a perfect squelch and enjoyed it almost as much as she did!
For someone in love, or if they are dating, Wayne calls them L.B. (Lover boy) or L.G. (Lover Girl). He’ll say “How’s L.B.?”
While playing a game, studying his cards, etc. “I’m reviewin’ the situation” (often sung off tune).
One funny memory is when we were playing “6 Handed Rook” one time, and Wayne thought he had the “Rook” card, but really had a card with the back of the card showing, which has a “Rook” bird on it. We tease him often about having the “Rook”!
One thing Wayne and Pal do, which is a “private” thing, but brings us a lot of joy. We hold hands a lot in different places, and especially in Church when we are holding hands we will do this: (The one who starts it is either one at different times.) Example: Pal squeezes Wayne’s hand: Squeeze, Squeeze, Squeeze, which means “I Love You.” Wayne squeezes back, Squeeze, Squeeze, which means “How much?” and Pal squeezes back a very hard squeeze, which means “This much!”. Then Wayne squeezes back:
Squeeze, Squeeze, which means “Me too!” This can be done with no one knowing, and not even looking at each other. Try it–you’ll like it!
On a Sunday, when guys are in their white shirts, he’ll say “Your shirt’s on fire, now it’s out!” (And he will pull their shirt out, so they have to tuck it back in their pants.
“ – “ would forget their head if it wasn’t fastened on.
When he answers the phone and they ask if “so and so” is there, he says “Yes, someone who looks like her (or him) !” There are probably several more we forgot!
I’M THE GREATEST ! This picture was taken while we were on our mission in Connecticut, and he would say “I’m the Greatest!” to the young missionaries.
Aiyona with Wayne. He has a bridge in his mouth, on which are attached 2 of his front teeth. He loves to take them out like this to amuse the children.
One of the things I noticed early about Wayne was that he loved babies and little children. Wherever we were, he would smile at them, talk to them, and joke with them or tease them. Here he is listening to a ball game, and holding one of our grandchildren -- I'm not sure which one!
Here they are: (Another picture of Wayne and Blaine below.)
You’ve got rocks in your head!
It’ll feel better when it quits hurting.
You little twirp! (To a child) Or he would call someone “Screwball “, often.
Saying “Whose girl are you?” (To little boys) and “Whose boy are you?” (To little girls)
Tickling, and saying “I’m going to find a pa-diddle-de-dee!” (He got that from his father)
When he owed someone money “I’d rather owe it to you than cheat you out of it.”
When someone says “How are you?” He says “I’m a kickin’–about this that and the other” (From his father also.)
If you had another brain, it’d be lonesome.
Things are tough all over.
Taking the scenic route–(trying to take a short-cut, and taking the long way–for instance when the family were going to a parade in Draper many years ago. We came to one street and would have had to walk about a block, and he said “I know where we can park right on the parade route.” He drove around, and by the time he got where he wanted to go, we totally missed the parade.)
Also when we are going some public place, he goes right to the front and tries to find an empty parking place, and strangely enough, he usually does! He is a perennial optimist!
Things could be worse, you could be twins!
I eat anything that doesn’t eat me first! You don’t like ice cream–ice cream likes you!
You’re an accident about to happen!
Are you going to get a hair cut or a dog licence?
I don’t get mad, I just get even.
I’m going to see George. (The bathroom.–One time Anita’s son Jake was about 5, and Grandpa said “I’m going to see George” and Jake said, in awe-- “George Washington?”)
“Count your measley output!” (To the losing set of partners in ‘Six Handed Rook’)
He’s (usually Jeremy) been shaving for five years, and cut himself both times.
“So Solly” – (to someone who lost him in a game)
He’d better have his head examined. He’d forget his head if it wasn’t fastened on.
What’s up doc? (When greeting an old friend) (or) What’s the scoop, droop?
Everyday, devouring the newspaper, sport’s section first, and watching the news each night.
Wearing a baseball cap most of the time. He would rub his whiskered face on a child’s face, and say “I’m planting some whiskers!”
I can’t afford a down payment on a free school lunch.
The way he eats, he should be named Royal. (Royal Vacuum cleaners) Let’s take off like dirty shirts.
When someone says, “I have a problem” he says, “You are the problem.”
See you in Church on the bald-headed row!
“Don’t spend it all in one place!” (Wayne says when he’s giving someone money.)
You’re full of baloney!
Wayne reading the newspaper, ALWAYS the Sports Section first.
Don’t stand there with your teeth in your mouth!
I think you’re all right, no matter what (so and so) says about you!
You’re not as dumb as you look.
When someone seems slow he would say “Grandpa (or Grandma) was slow but he(or she) was old!”
He would ask someone to do something, and when asked why he’d say” You’re younger than I am!” And they always were younger, even Grandma!
In a gruff voice to a child: “You better watch your step kid! I eat guys like you for breakfast” One time when he said that Jake, then about 5, said “Would you really eat your grandkids?” It took Wayne by surprise!
When asked “How are you?” he’ll say, “I’m a kickin’, --about one thing or another.”
If someone had car trouble, he would say “It’s not the car, it’s the loose nut behind the wheel.”
We went to a Grandparents Day over in Las Vegas for Allen’s Kids, and the PTA prepared a special lunch for us. Wayne saw a lady who appeared to be about 6 foot 5, who was serving us. He asked her “Which basketball team did you play for?” She let him know good and proper that she was not a basketball player, but a model. Then she said “Which miniature golf team did you play for?” He considered that a perfect squelch and enjoyed it almost as much as she did!
For someone in love, or if they are dating, Wayne calls them L.B. (Lover boy) or L.G. (Lover Girl). He’ll say “How’s L.B.?”
While playing a game, studying his cards, etc. “I’m reviewin’ the situation” (often sung off tune).
One funny memory is when we were playing “6 Handed Rook” one time, and Wayne thought he had the “Rook” card, but really had a card with the back of the card showing, which has a “Rook” bird on it. We tease him often about having the “Rook”!
One thing Wayne and Pal do, which is a “private” thing, but brings us a lot of joy. We hold hands a lot in different places, and especially in Church when we are holding hands we will do this: (The one who starts it is either one at different times.) Example: Pal squeezes Wayne’s hand: Squeeze, Squeeze, Squeeze, which means “I Love You.” Wayne squeezes back, Squeeze, Squeeze, which means “How much?” and Pal squeezes back a very hard squeeze, which means “This much!”. Then Wayne squeezes back:
Squeeze, Squeeze, which means “Me too!” This can be done with no one knowing, and not even looking at each other. Try it–you’ll like it!
On a Sunday, when guys are in their white shirts, he’ll say “Your shirt’s on fire, now it’s out!” (And he will pull their shirt out, so they have to tuck it back in their pants.
“ – “ would forget their head if it wasn’t fastened on.
When he answers the phone and they ask if “so and so” is there, he says “Yes, someone who looks like her (or him) !” There are probably several more we forgot!
I’M THE GREATEST ! This picture was taken while we were on our mission in Connecticut, and he would say “I’m the Greatest!” to the young missionaries.
Aiyona with Wayne. He has a bridge in his mouth, on which are attached 2 of his front teeth. He loves to take them out like this to amuse the children.
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