Father's Day 2007

Phew! I survived another Father's Day without receiving the dreaded "tie" gift. Of course, I didn't receive the million dollar check I had hoped for either.

I wonder why I look at every "special" day as a day to avoid something. Let's take a quick tour:
Easter - avoid candy because if I start eating it...
April 15th - avoid the IRS at all co$t$
Father's Day - avoid the tie and socks gifting
4th of July - avoid a neighbor who's sole purpose is to set off VERY loud explosions after 1am.
Halloween - (see Easter)
Thanksgiving - avoid the green tinged casserole - we don't know what it is but it can't be good.
Christmas - avoid opening any round tin - fruitcake is dangerous to one's health whether you eat it or drop it on your toes.
New Years - avoid parties arranged by friends at the office. If you do go, avoid consumption of large quantities of alcohol. When you drink anyway because its free booze, avoid making a pass at anyone that "looks" pretty. And when you wake up the next morning with a hangover and an extra body in the bed, avoid eye contact. "Pretty" may have turned ugly overnight.

Uh-Oh - here comes my birthday...