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02/20/17 Grandpa and Grandma Griffin - some fun facts





Who was interested in who first: Grandpa
Grandpa asked Grandma out at the swimming pool they both worked at.  Grandpa thought he'd be super smart. He found out Grandma's first name (Jean) and then went to the time cards to find out her last name.  He found a Jean Baker and started teasing grandma saying, "I know your last name!"  She said, Oh yeah, what is it? And he said Baker!  
Of course he was wrong, Jean's last name was Bahr (her true first name is Marva). 
Grandpa made lots of jokes about Jeans after that!



Who is most sensitive: Grandpa
Grandpa is very aware of Grandma's needs and always super sensitive to what she might want or need. 

Grandma is more sensitive to everyone else: She is always worrying about everyone else and afraid she might have hurt their feelings.  She is very perceptive to others and always interested in what's going on in their lives. 




Who has the worst temper? Grandma
Gordon used to really push Grandma's buttons.  She would stand up on a stool to smack him. 

One time Grandpa needed some copies made and grandma stayed late after work to make the copies. She had all kinds of problems with the copier and was really frustrated by the time she complied the project.  And late. When she got home Grandpa complained that she was late and she took all the copies and scattered them everywhere because she was so frustrated and upset!

To be fair, neither one really has much of a temper.  It takes quite a bit to get them riled up.


Who is the most social? Grandpa
His jobs require it -- TV, teaching, road scholar.  Grandpa loves to "have the mic" and take control and lead groups or tell stories.  He loves telling cowboy poetry. He is very friendly. 

Grandma has an inferiority complex from childhood and is somewhat reserved because of it. 





Who is the hardest worker: Grandma
Grandma is always busy at something; job, kids, knitting, fixing, cleaning, sorting, sewing. 

Grandpa is also a hard worker often going to school and having multiple jobs and serving in church callings.  But when he is done he relaxes better -- putting his feet up and watching a game or tv. Grandma can't stop.  Even when she's "done" she has a project going. 




Who is the Messiest: Grandma
She makes more messes and she cleans up more messes!



Who is the earlier riser? Grandma
Who is the better cook? Grandma -- she does it all!  Grandpa doesn't cook  He can bake, but doesn't really care to!
Who cries more? Grandma -- Men aren't supposed to cry!



Who is the better singer: Grandpa says he can't carry a tune but he does well when he sings with others. 
Grandma is reserved and doesn't care to sing. 

Who is the better driver: Grandpa.  Grandma doesn't drive much. 

Who is the bigger spender: Grandma

Who is smarter: Grandpa is more educated, Grandma is more street smart.


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