Singlehood

[John Hofstetter <hofs@domain.elided>]

>
>Brings back memories of my singlehood, where I, too, would be careful to 
>construct a soft landing spot in preparation for being shot down!

I can't remember being single, except all the good stuff, isn't that 
pathetic. 

You know guys, I got so much pleasure out of anticipating and then 
following up on Tulare, and then anticipating and then following up on 
Monroe, but that was different. I don't want to hear about how much fun 
you're going to have at the Nationals. I don't want to hear about "Baby 
Butt Cheeks". Well, maybe I do. Yeah, I do. Definitely I do. Michael in 
an earlier post suggested that I sound as if I've had International 
vehicles almost forever. Well, I have, and quite a variety. On the other 
hand, only one wife, who knows it's harmless for me to want to hear about 
"Baby Butt Cheeks". Aha, one advantage of being an "old fart" is that 
"old fart's" wives know it's harmless. Mine often points out that 
whatever I once had to offer must have been offered too many times. Have 
lots and lots of fun, guys and gals, and I wish I was going to be there. 
Keep an eye on my Tommy for me as he is prone to get into trouble without 
one of us older guys around to keep an eye on him. 

There is some compensation for my missing this, coming around to me in 
October that I'll tell you about later. Another really great IHC 
experience, I think.

John H.