Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Okay Universe...I'm waiting...

So today my Hubby left at 5:30 am. He'll be out of town for 3 days. Every year he goes to a Ranger Rendezvous. It's kind of like continuing education for Rangers. They have classes and discuss new standards that were put out by The National Organization for everything from water safety to building standards. His job is actually alot more complicated than people think. And once again, he's teaching a welding class. That's what he did before this job, he was a welder in a factory.

He and the Ranger from the other Boy Scout Camp this council owns head off together every year. Sometimes to a Rendezvous in Wisconsin, sometimes to one near Kansas City. I look forward to this time every year with equal parts anticipation and dread. Anticipation because it gives him a chance to get away, talk to other guys about the frustrations of his job and have them really understand. He comes back with new ideas and new enthusiasm. And the kids and I enjoy the time because we can eat things he doesn't like. And the man is one picky ass eater. The kids pitch in more willingly around the house when he's not home and I get our bed all to myself.

I dread it because something always seems to go wrong. Last year it was the dishwasher. I got up the second morning after he'd left and the kitchen was full of water. After several long distance calls and both Sean and I practically climbing into the dishwasher, we gave up and washed dishes by hand til he got home. Turns out the lime stuff he told me to put through it to clean it, ate a lot of the plastic coating and clogged the drain. Awesome. The year before that I had to take his truck into camp and unlock some doors for some people who were doing some work the next day. The truck got a flat. Luckily, I made it to the parking lot and parked it. Sean and I walked a mile home in the pitch dark. Can we say spooky?? Especially since Sean kept bringing up horror movies we'd seen. The year before that? I was actually hospitalized with pneumonia the week he was gone. Thankfully, my mom had already planned to come that week. Since neither of the kids had drivers licenses at the time, she was a lifesaver.

So this week, I'm waiting for the catastrophe. I'm ready universe, bring. it. on. Unless it comes in the form of 8 or more inches of snow. Then I'm pretty much screwed. I don't know how to plow snow. But at least the pantry's stocked. And there's plenty of firewood. We could wait it out. I think...

♥Spot

PS. In case of a Zombie Apocalypse (don't be laughing, it is an ever present danger) we are also probably screwed. While all of us can shoot, he really is the best shot. He's like a ninja sniper. It's definitely one of the reasons I stay married to him. Mad ninja sniper skillz.

12 comments:

  1. Don't worry, I shall come to your rescue. My dude and I can shoot, and he can fix anything that needs fixin! Also, I have twinkies!

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  2. We have a rule in our house. If it's broke and we can live with it, don't fix it. Because the second you fix it, something else will break and odds are it's going to be worse.

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  3. Don't worry, Spot. If Zombies start popping out, I'll come and save you. I'm a great shot, and the world wouldn't be as fun without your sense of humor. XD

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  4. Hmmm...power could go out....Sorry, I hope I didn't jinx you...just trying to help prepare for the worst.

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  5. First on the list when he gets back is teaching you those mad ninja sniper skills. However, I think you have guts and can probably take on anything the Universe throws your way. However, I hope the Universe throws good things like great junk food and chick flicks at you, and whatever fun stuff you have in mind!

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  6. Okay, so we're REALLY hoping there's no zombie sightings in the area.

    Did you ever think that maybe hubby's booby-trapping things so you'll appreciate him whilst he's gone? Just a thought....(albeit, a nasty one!)

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  7. I love how your reasons for dread is becasue something might go wrong in the house, but not becasue you'd miss him. lol...i'm still in the love is perfect stage and i actually can't wait to get to the point where you are, becasue that's when you know when you truly love someone.... Hopefully nothing goes wrong....
    and yes! i;m back! yay!!!

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  8. you'll be fine, but it is always a solid lesson in appreciation when the husband is gone. that's good, right?

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  9. I haven't checked what spot saw lately, but have you seen The Crazies? If it's the zombies and the crazies....heck I don't know. Maybe hubby has a force-field around him that he takes with him. Universe she is ready! So you might as well come back another time.

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  10. hildi~ Twinkies?! Score!! I think I can hold them off the eight hours it takes you to get here!! You better stop off and get the 'rents!

    JP~ your philosophy cracks me up. Maybe that's why it's so hard to get hubby to fix things...

    UnA~ yay! It's gonna be like an apocalyptic party at my house! Awesome!

    LMB~ Not so bad. We have a fireplace for heat and cooking and lots of candles. We'd be okay even if it did.

    Suzicate~ so far so good. Only for me it's horror flicks. But definitely the junk food! I'm not a bad shot, he's just phenomenal.

    Kathryn~ naw. He knows he'd just have to fix them when he got home. Lol.

    KT~ oh! haha. I'm used to him being gone. And if he never went anywhere, how could I miss him?? You'll find a little abscence really does make the heart fonder. Good to have you back!

    DfG~ definitely!!

    Angelia~ Haha. That's what the latest review is on What Spot Saw- The Crazies!! Saw it opening night. Damn them, they shoot back! No fair!

    ♥Spot

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  11. ...the hell is the matter with you daring the universe so blatantly??? R-U Crazy???

    Srsly ... I'm gonna stay here where we are free from zombie infestations ... maybe it's a Boy Scout thang???

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  12. Well, I hope you got to enjoy your time away from hubby.

    I guess I will put off conquering the world with my Zombie attack, till after you get your hubby back.

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