Bachelor Week Kick-Off (Sponsored by Sony)

Somewhere in the vast corn-rows of Iowa there lives a woman who, once upon a time, was a good friend of Oodgie.  She has two kids, the youngest of which is just a month or two older than Cheeky.  I've been to Iowa a couple of times, and although I love the people and the healthy portions, I wouldn't rank it among my top tourist destinations.  I've warned Oodgie about this, but she misses her friend enough that she's bought two plane tickets--one for her and one for Cheeky--to go visit the Great Flatness for five days.

You know what that means?

IT'S BACHELOR WEEK, BABY!

Of course, I'll miss Cheeky's joyous embrace, and the way Oodgie insistently shoves her feet in my face for a massage.  And it won't be all fun and games, mind you.  I've got to repaint our bathroom (the color we picked reminds me of congealed pancake mix) and will be picking the strands of plastic Easter grass out of plants, furniture, and as-yet-undiscovered crevasses in our apartment.

But until Friday evening I'm donning my cod-piece, tossing out my razor, and living la vida de ocio.

I've also got a couple movies on the docket, possibly a concert, and a load of old friends for a happy hour which I might have pumped up a bit too much for my own good.

But mostly, I just want to hang out without a schedule.  Maybe pop in some tunes.  Or go to a store.  Or just read a book.  As long as it doesn't involve fuzzy red monsters.

So let me know if you're in the New York area this week...drinks are on me!

Comments

[Peter]

I feel envy! I want my wife kids to go away for a bit. Just a bit.

[TheOtherCW]

Wow, that cod-piece was glorious! In a non-sexual kind of way, of course. You'll love The 300, by the way. Definatly should see it.

[misfithausfrau]

Enjoy the down time--it's a really good feeling to miss your loved ones after they've been away. Have a beer or twelve for me!

[whit]

I have a bad habit about cramming every missed happy hour and stupid stunt into one glorious evening. It hurts the head and the wallet.

Remember how wise I am when you wake up by the toilet.

Have fun!

[the weirdgirl]

Oh, I'm jealous. I could use a bit of bachelor hood, if only for a couple of days. Bad mommy! Bad.

[ricki Fier]

Careful! EC Ga and Ga are watching you-don't do anything silly-like enjoy your bachelorhood too much-Life is very very serious-there are predators out there-wanting to lure you into their movie houses, bars, decadent X Box temptations- also the scourges of chocolate, beer, cheeses-ice cream all to yourself with no nagging by dieting spouses-very treacherous waters to tread-dond't get too comfortable!
Love,
You know whom