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Published May 29, 2007 01:18 am - I will now begin accepting nominations for “Father of the Year.”
Mike Pound: Definitely dancing to a different tune
By Mike Pound
Globe columnist
I will now begin accepting nominations for “Father of the Year.”
I think I have earned them. Later this week, I’m heading off for my annual float trip with my uncle, brother, brother-in-law and nephews. I love my annual float trip. It’s relaxing. It’s a chance to act manly, to go to the bathroom outdoors. It’s freedom from worry. It’s freedom from strife. It’s freedom from nagging.
When you’re married, you’re seldom free from nagging. Granted, some of the nagging you get is necessary.
Wife: Don’t you think you should put that cigar out before you relight the water heater?
Husband: Hey, I know what I’m doi... (burst of flame).
Wife: I’ll call 911.
Still, it’s nice to be on a float trip and away from nagging. We don’t nag much on our float trip. Nobody would think, for example, of suggesting that my brother, Mark, put out his cigar before he, say, adds gasoline to the campfire.
You also won’t hear anyone on our float trip say the following seven words: Don’t you think you’ve had enough beer?
I guess what I’m saying is I like my annual float trip.
But, last week while I was at home getting ready for work, my wife, who was already on her way to work, called me on her cell phone. She didn’t sound happy. My wife wanted to know when my annual float trip was. I told her it was in a few weeks. (I don’t spend much time looking over my calendar.)
“When exactly is it?” my wife asked again. This time she really didn’t sound happy.
“After Memorial Day?” I sort of guessed.
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