The power mower was broken and wouldn't run, a wife kept hinting to her husband that he should get it fixed. But, somehow the message never sank in.

Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When her husband arrived home one day, he found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors.

He watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. He was gone only a few moments. When he came out again He handed her a toothbrush. "When you finish cutting the grass," he said, "you might as well sweep the sidewalks."

The doctors say he will probably walk again, but he will always limp.

Oh wow... LOL

See, the way I hint there are no confusions. "Mike, you need to fix the power mower Spud can mow the yard." Or, "No, the spots right THERE!"

It is my experience that most men need to be told specifics, not hints. And never ever, "if you loved me you would know what's wrong." Mamma don't play those games.