From Dad:
I need to throw myself on the mercy of the court. I have been weasling with Tricia -- to no avail. So, today I had eye surgery to remove a cataract. Thus, I am now officially in rehab. Among the things I can't do is lift anything over 25# which is like saying you can't do any work. Mom has complicated that with spaghetti and meatballs, mince pie and Krispy Kreme donuts. I know Eric will do his part, but it seems that Brian has found some unexpected source of commitment. Hence, I've lost one of my lifeboats. I'm now totally dependent on Eric. Since I know that age, infirmity and rehab won't help me with Tricia -- she would be a match for negotiating with the Jews and Arabs -- I need a little help here.
Dad
Missy's First appearance:
Dad's retort:
Then who would prepare my evening tea and cheesecake?
adding kerosene to the fire with his first appearance, our leader, Brian:
O ye of little faith!
What does a cataract weigh anyhow? Your weight will probably have to be adjusted accordingly; Tricia?
Making a strong claim to the bonus dialogue points with these witticism's - Eric
Your honor,
I’d like to make some objections / comments / suggestions.
I need to throw myself on the mercy of the court.Send the defendant to the gallows. I believe there is a special purgatory for father-in-laws.
I know Eric will do his part,
I am redoubling my efforts. Complete depravation / austerity.
I'm now totally dependent on Eric.
I understand that the FDA has just approved a topical ointment for this condition.
- Eric
a retort from Dad, shamefully ignoring Eric's 11 pound weight loss,
All,
This is getting serious. First, none of us needs to fear Eric "redoubling" his efforts. Although I am unaware of the first doubling, it is of no consequence. Surely, a professor of engineering is aware that doubling an infinitesimal results in an infinitesimal. Hence, the treat is a little like Obama's Red Line.
Second, I know of no ointment to cure a terminal case of "father-in-law itis". If there was, I wouldn't need it since I have been so consistently reasonable. Now, if there was one for sons-in-law -- that would be a boon to mankind.
Now, I know Eric is claiming exercise points for riding his bike to and from work. Anyone who has visited Casa MacDonald knows the only stress going to work is experienced by his brakes. So, those points should not be granted.
To conclude: I issue the following challenge. I will lose as many pounds as Eric or I'll pay double. This is quite an advantage for Eric as he has SO MUCH MORE to lose than I.
Old, infirm and recovering in Quinlan,
Dad
Neil's First Appearance
Thanks to you guys and your power of will in this contest, I too, while not officially IN the contest have decided to suck it up and eat better knowing full well the benefits therein. Instead of my usual 2nd post-breakfast snack of cookies.. ..I simply had one.
Neil
Bill's reply
Actually….
While I am normally a sucker for a bag ( or two or three) of Oreo’s, seeing that stack of nothing but creame filling is a bit overwhelming and quite honestly not very appealing.
Maybe it’s the overdose of vegetable’s talking, but I don’t think I even want any.
Thanks for the help Neal!!!!!!!
Bill,
This sounds serious. You may need some professional help. Don't tell me you are actually drinking that awful looking stuff Tricia posted. The Super Bowl is coming up, you need to get in better snack shape.
Brian
You may have noticed Dad did a lot of retorting today, not bad for old, infirm and recovering. Dad, if you can name one single good habit you have attempted to master during this challenge I will gladly consider it for points.
this is fun, love you all!
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