A bomb...of the family variety

MrClean · 08-25-2013, 05:34 PM

So I spent the last 2 weeks in southern California working. This was after spending 2 weeks in St Louis for work and only a week between the trips. My birthday was on the weekend in between as well. My wife felt bad because she didn't get me anything, I'm not big on presents anyway, just take me out for dinner and I'm happy. Well, after a few days in California, I get a call from the wife, "where is your cordless drill". That statement sets off all kinds of bells and whistles in my head. When asked why, she said it's a surprise. I don't like surprises. I got home late last night to find all this behind the house.

New chairs with table and umbrella (I have to finish putting the table together)

New outdoor fireplace

And my favorite thing, a hammock!

I've wanted a hammock for a long time, heck I would have been more than happy with just it. There are plants out by the canopy and she even got a waterfall but our electrician friend couldn't make it out to install it yet.
The most impressive thing, she got the kids to help her do it all...LOL.
I'm truly blessed with a wonderful wife and kids. Many a cigar will be enjoyed in that hammock between now and winter.

kelmac07 · 08-25-2013, 05:36 PM

Great smoking area you got now Jeff!!

MrClean · 08-25-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Great smoking area you got now Jeff!!

Yup, she said since we didn't have a spot for a man-cave, she thought she'd make me a man-oasis.

Once it cools off a little tonight, I'm gonna give that hammock a try.

pnoon · 08-25-2013, 05:38 PM

You're a lucky man, Jeff.

I have no doubt there will be time well spent in that hammock.

maninblack · 08-25-2013, 05:56 PM

Looks awesome Jeff!! I need to make a road trip South and camp out in your hammock.

CamoFlogged · 08-25-2013, 06:05 PM

Wow, that is a nice setup there. Congrats. Enjoy yourself.

G G · 08-25-2013, 06:16 PM

pektel · 08-25-2013, 06:27 PM

Badass presents!

Everyone should own a hammock. I have spent countless hours in mine this summer. In fact, I was just in it a little while ago. Cracked open a coconut, dressed it up with an umbrella, dropped in a straw, and watched the kids play in the sprinkler.

I also have a drop ceiling in the man cave. So in the winter, I slide two of the tiles, revealing eye hooks to hang the hammock from.

Yes, I'm easily amused.

Coach Deg · 08-25-2013, 06:36 PM

Looks awesome!!!!!

jjirons69 · 08-25-2013, 08:02 PM

...the Minnow would be lost...

Can't help but sing it when hammocks appear. Sweet looking setup!!!

MUNKY · 08-25-2013, 08:15 PM

awesome dude! your wife rocks!

big_jaygee · 08-25-2013, 08:25 PM

looks great Jeff...i do believe you have a keeper

MrClean · 08-25-2013, 08:46 PM

It's hot and muggy, but this cigar sure tastes good while slowly rocking in the hammock.

363 · 08-25-2013, 09:21 PM

That's awesome

AdamJoshua · 08-25-2013, 09:49 PM

Happy birthday and looks great Jeffvin, glad you could make it out for the S.H.I.T. herf, was great to meet you!

MrClean · 08-26-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Happy birthday and looks great Jeffvin, glad you could make it out for the S.H.I.T. herf, was great to meet you!

Jeffvin....I wondered if that would get thrown out. It was great meeting you too Adam.

Lockspur · 08-26-2013, 02:41 PM

[Napoleon Dynamite] Luckyyyyyy! [/NP]

Fordman4ever · 08-25-2013, 10:12 PM

That's awesome.

cjhalbrooks · 08-26-2013, 07:13 AM

You have a keeper brother

CigarNut · 08-26-2013, 03:37 PM

Very cool!

08-25-2013, 05:34 PM	#1
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	A bomb...of the family variety So I spent the last 2 weeks in southern California working. This was after spending 2 weeks in St Louis for work and only a week between the trips. My birthday was on the weekend in between as well. My wife felt bad because she didn't get me anything, I'm not big on presents anyway, just take me out for dinner and I'm happy. Well, after a few days in California, I get a call from the wife, "where is your cordless drill". That statement sets off all kinds of bells and whistles in my head. When asked why, she said it's a surprise. I don't like surprises. I got home late last night to find all this behind the house. New chairs with table and umbrella (I have to finish putting the table together) New outdoor fireplace And my favorite thing, a hammock! I've wanted a hammock for a long time, heck I would have been more than happy with just it. There are plants out by the canopy and she even got a waterfall but our electrician friend couldn't make it out to install it yet. The most impressive thing, she got the kids to help her do it all...LOL. I'm truly blessed with a wonderful wife and kids. Many a cigar will be enjoyed in that hammock between now and winter. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-25-2013, 05:36 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety Great smoking area you got now Jeff!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-25-2013, 05:38 PM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety You're a lucky man, Jeff. I have no doubt there will be time well spent in that hammock. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-25-2013, 05:56 PM	#5
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety Looks awesome Jeff!! I need to make a road trip South and camp out in your hammock. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-25-2013, 06:05 PM	#6
CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety Wow, that is a nice setup there. Congrats. Enjoy yourself.

08-25-2013, 06:16 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety

08-25-2013, 06:27 PM	#8
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety Badass presents! Everyone should own a hammock. I have spent countless hours in mine this summer. In fact, I was just in it a little while ago. Cracked open a coconut, dressed it up with an umbrella, dropped in a straw, and watched the kids play in the sprinkler. I also have a drop ceiling in the man cave. So in the winter, I slide two of the tiles, revealing eye hooks to hang the hammock from. Yes, I'm easily amused. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

08-25-2013, 06:36 PM	#9
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety Looks awesome!!!!!

08-25-2013, 08:02 PM	#10
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety ...the Minnow would be lost... Can't help but sing it when hammocks appear. Sweet looking setup!!! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

08-25-2013, 08:15 PM	#11
MUNKY Resident Pig Hunter Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brandon Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,169 Trading: (19)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety awesome dude! your wife rocks! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-25-2013, 08:25 PM	#12
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety looks great Jeff...i do believe you have a keeper

08-25-2013, 08:46 PM	#13
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety It's hot and muggy, but this cigar sure tastes good while slowly rocking in the hammock. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-25-2013, 09:21 PM	#14
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety That's awesome __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

08-25-2013, 09:49 PM	#15
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety Happy birthday and looks great Jeffvin, glad you could make it out for the S.H.I.T. herf, was great to meet you!

08-26-2013, 02:41 PM	#17
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety [Napoleon Dynamite] Luckyyyyyy! [/NP] __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-25-2013, 10:12 PM	#18
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08-26-2013, 07:13 AM	#19
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08-26-2013, 03:37 PM	#20
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: A bomb...of the family variety Very cool! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.