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21 Sept 2019 - Family Night
By: Jack Date: September 21, 2019, 4:45 pm
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Looks like we're going to have a semi-family night tonight.
It's happening almost by accident.
This being the third weekend, I have the grands, as normally -
including the Henderson boys. By coincidence, none of the older
boys had plans tonight (everyone went out last night, and
they're all trying to put a bit of money back for the State
Fair, which opens next week).
When this became clear, we decided to make use of it. We
already had a few guests coming, but they're all part of the
tribe and mostly kids I've known forever. We're going to have
Eli Marchant, Brandon Malone, Sam Sutton, the Worley boys,
Redmond Russo, Payton Joyce, Drake and Ed Simpson, Perry is
bringing Evan, Chas, and Linc, and Ralph Peterman is coming.
The only new kid we're going to have is Carter Vaughn (Van's new
violinist/friend). That's going to give us between 40 and 50
people (45 total, I think, though we're waiting to hear back
from a couple of others).
It's a pretty beautiful day today - 93F/34C with a mild breeze
and a clear sky. Sunset's about 7:30, so we'll have plenty of
time to watch a movie by the pool without anyone staying up too
late. We're going to go clothing optional, since the kids
don't have a lot of chances to skinnydip during the week, when
we have guests coming and going (including Mom's picking up
their kids). I think we're going to go with burgers and dawgs
for dinner, with garlic and parmessan potato wedges, onion
rings, fried mushrooms, and fried pickles as sides.
Though it's not a school night, the younger boys will still need
to be in bed by around 10pm, so tomorrow night isn't too hard.
After that, maybe we'll have time for some board games with the
older boys.
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Re: 21 Sept 2019 - Family Night
By: Zyngaru Date: September 21, 2019, 6:05 pm
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It sounds like a fun night. Skinny dipping is always fun as
long as the mosquitos don't eat you alive.
Hot Dawgs smothered with cold coleslaw is absolutely gourmet
eating.
Yep, sounds like a great spur of the moment night.
Just thought of this. It breaks in Carter, then new violin guy
with how boys at Jack's house play naked in the pool. I hope he
isn't shy! :)
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Re: 21 Sept 2019 - Family Night
By: kalico Date: September 22, 2019, 7:07 am
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That sounds like a very fun night and I hope y’all enjoy....
Hugs kal
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Re: 21 Sept 2019 - Family Night
By: Jack Date: September 22, 2019, 9:18 am
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[quote author=Zyngaru link=topic=1491.msg15156#msg15156
date=1569107122]
It breaks in Carter, then new violin guy with how boys at Jack's
house play naked in the pool. I hope he isn't shy! :)
[/quote]
Carter didn't know us until school had started. While we still
do things somewhat the same, we're more discrete about changing
clothes, since Mom's tend to be coming and going at more diverse
times. On the other hand, boya at BCA are suiting out for gym
in fifth grade (i.e. - stripping to their underpants), and
showering in 6th grade, with gym class required in 5th - 7th,
and 9th (Texas standards). Marching band is a substitute, but
Carter is a violinist, so he has PE this year. In other words,
nudity around other boys isn't exactly unusual for him, but this
situation was a bit different.
Craig, who was with us most of the summer, is already accustomed
to how we do things, but Chance wasn't living here, and was
working as well, so he was a bit more shy than his little
brother. Redmond Russo, who hasn't been a regular guest here
since his brothers left for college (I think Drake is a college
sophomore this year), and who is adolescent, was also a bit shy.
However, sometimes peer pressure can work in non-negative ways,
and they all ended up joining the crowd.
[quote author=Zyngaru link=topic=1491.msg15156#msg15156
date=1569107122]
Skinny dipping is always fun as long as the mosquitos don't eat
you alive.
[/quote]
Not much of a problem here.
Not only do we landscape to avoid mosquitos (yard service every
week and making sure there is no standing water in or around our
property), but we have a number of bat houses in the trees
around the (I'm not sure of the actual term, but land the city
or county owns that runs power lines and the creek drainage zone
- easement?). Beyond that, we use mosquito traps around the
back fence, then candles and tiki torches in the yard.
Depending on the weather, we have either a misting or netting
around the patio, and some fans to keep the air moving.
[quote author=Zyngaru link=topic=1491.msg15156#msg15156
date=1569107122]
Hot Dawgs smothered with cold coleslaw is absolutely gourmet
eating.
[/quote]
That is NOT a Texas thing (though we do usually serve coleslaw
and potato salad, so if someone wanted....)
Also, I should probably mention that 'dawg' is a generic term I
use which means frankfurters (usually 100% angus beef, though
those have to be special ordered), bratwurst, Polska Kielbasa,
and hot links. Besides mustard, spicy brown mustard, ketchup,
relish, and even (*ugh!*) mayonaise, we also have chili,
saurkraut, onions (fresh, sauteed, and crunchy), and cheese
(usually several varieties of grated or queso sauce). I
actually have some weird people who request things like tomatoes
or pickle slices, which we can usually (if reluctantly) provide.
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Things went well last night. Like I said, there were only three
boys who haven't been in this situation with us before
(recently). There was a bit of discomfort when one of the
adolescent boys (Billy Worley, who's 13 now, and just starting
to get some hairs) had the 'galant reaction'. There was a bit
of laughter and teasing, but it was all friendly, and a quick
dip in the pool reduced the swelling. After that, and realizing
that it wouldn't be earth-shattering, even if it happened to
them, things seemed to relax a bit.
After several rounds of voting (and determining that, no, we
weren't going to watch John Wick 3 with 8-year olds in the
audience), we finally decided on Detective Pikachu, which is
definitely fun even after you've seen it before.
About the only real problem we had is that Brennan Henderson
(11) doesn't like having an 10pm bedtime on Saturday, despite
the fact that the other boys his age have the same bedtime, and
it is later than his normal time. He actually stayed up later
than that anyway, to finish the movie and have a snack, but he
was still complaining. He did decide that it was better to give
in than risk a spanking in front of pretty much everyone else,
and he got cleaned up and was asleep almost as fast as I tucked
him in.
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Re: 21 Sept 2019 - Family Night
By: Zyngaru Date: September 22, 2019, 12:51 pm
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[quote author=Jack link=topic=1491.msg15167#msg15167
date=1569161891]
Carter didn't know us until school had started. In other words,
nudity around other boys isn't exactly unusual for him, but this
situation was a bit different.
[/quote]
And with having 45-50 other naked boys swimming, what else is a
boy todo, but join in.
[quote author=Jack link=topic=1491.msg15167#msg15167
date=1569161891]
Chance wasn't living here, and was working as well, so he was a
bit more shy than his little brother. Redmond Russo, who hasn't
been a regular guest here since his brothers left for college,
and who is adolescent, was also a bit shy. However, sometimes
peer pressure can work in non-negative ways, and they all ended
up joining the crowd.
[/quote]
Yes, when everyone else is swimming naked, what is a boy to do
but jump right in with the rest of them. That is pretty much
how it was in the 50's and 60's when I swam at the YMCA.
Everyone swam naked, so new boys to the Y, just followed along,
without much complaining.
[quote author=Jack link=topic=1491.msg15167#msg15167
date=1569161891]
Also, I should probably mention that 'dawg' is a generic term I
use which means frankfurters (usually 100% angus beef, though
those have to be special ordered), bratwurst, Polska Kielbasa,
and hot links.[/quote]
I buy the cheap hotdogs, but I like beef frankfurters, also.
They are good with coleslaw too. I also love Brats, Kielbasa
and even Metwurst. Usually either with kraut and brown mustard
or grilled onions and peppers.
[quote author=Jack link=topic=1491.msg15167#msg15167
date=1569161891]
Things went well last night. Like I said, there were only three
boys who haven't been in this situation with us before
(recently). There was a bit of discomfort when one of the
adolescent boys (Billy Worley, who's 13 now, and just starting
to get some hairs) had the 'galant reaction'. There was a bit
of laughter and teasing, but it was all friendly, and a quick
dip in the pool reduced the swelling. After that, and realizing
that it wouldn't be earth-shattering, even if it happened to
them, things seemed to relax a bit.[/quote]
I feel sorry for Billy, but deep inside, I would have loved
seeing it happen and his reaction. Been there. I am happy the
other boys made light of it. Had their giggles and moved on.
One of the first things you learn about skinny dipping is if you
start to get excited jump in the water. It's almost an instant
cure for swelling.
[quote author=Jack link=topic=1491.msg15167#msg15167
date=1569161891]
no, we weren't going to watch John Wick 3 with 8-year olds in
the audience)[/quote]
I found John Wick 3 a disappointment. It was good, but not up
to the same elevation as 1 and 2. For me is was more of a run
and kill without a plot movie. The whole trip to the desert,
was a waste since John Wick didn't follow through. Surprise
ending, which was interesting. Not spoiling in case readers
haven't seen it yet. Did leave it for a possible John Wick 4.
I just hope they write a good plot for it, before filming so it
can be as good as 1 and 2.
[quote author=Jack link=topic=1491.msg15167#msg15167
date=1569161891]
About the only real problem we had is that Brennan Henderson
(11) doesn't like having an 10pm bedtime on Saturday, despite
the fact that the other boys his age have the same bedtime, and
it is later than his normal time. He actually stayed up later
than that anyway, to finish the movie and have a snack, but he
was still complaining. He did decide that it was better to give
in than risk a spanking in front of pretty much everyone else,
and he got cleaned up and was asleep almost as fast as I tucked
him in.
[/quote]
I am happy that Brennan didn't end up ruining his night with a
spanking. I think it was more of a "I'm having too much fun for
it to end" thing rather than upset with bedtime. Especially
since he fell right off to sleep.
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Re: 21 Sept 2019 - Family Night
By: Jack Date: September 22, 2019, 5:27 pm
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I enjoyed John Wick 3, though I will admit that a lot of it was
more for world-building and sequel bait than pertinent to this
chapter. Then again, I'm not sure how much plot you could
really say there was in one or two.
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