THe Anniversary

A man and his wife want to surprise each other on their upcoming 25-year anniversary. Eager to outdo the other, they each struggle to find a gift that is truly “over the top”! The wife thinks, "He works so hard taking care of the house and mowing the lawn.. I’d like to give him a place to story all of his tools!" So she ducks away to call a local builder, a Scotsman known for his fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. After some discussion, she orders the husband a tool shed. "Yes, that’s right, the deluxe model," she says. "And make it Forest Green - it’s his favorite color! We’re at 246 Lovers Lane". Meanwhile, the husband thinks, "I know - sometimes she just wants to be alone, to be able to read a book in peace and quiet.” So he calls the same builder, just minutes later, "..and I want it Petunia Pink, with windows. 246 Lovers Lane.” “You sure ye don’t want Forest Green, mate? You know, with the professional-grade tool hooks?” says the builder. "No, no. I definitely want pink with windows.. and frilly curtains, too!" the husband replies. Puzzled, the builder responds, "Ok, whatever you say!" And the plans are set in motion. The couple goes on a European vacation and has the time of their lives, but each one is secretly more excited about arriving back home and seeing the look of surprise on their partner’s face. When the time comes, they return from the airport to find the builder just finishing up, putting a bow on the door of the bright pink shed, a big grin stretching across his face. "Well, whaddya think?!" he proudly exclaims. The husband starts, "This is great! When did you.." But the wife interjects, with a look of deep dismay and frustration. "No, NO! You got it ALL wrong! What have you done? I clearly asked for Forest Green!! Honey, I’m SO sorry..” The builder scratches his chin, thinks for a moment and says: “I think I know what’s going on here.. This is clearly a case of ‘He-Shed, She-Shed!’”