Can we?

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Would it really be celebrating if you were not enjoying it?

I was at a baby shower with some of my wifes friends a couple weeks ago and all I could think about was smoking a nice cigar. They were all sniffing diapers with melted chocolate inside and drinking beer out of baby bottles and I was on the devil site with my phone. My wife is a nurse and all her friends ever talk about is work, drives me crazy. Anyways, yes I would say I was at a celebration and not enjoying it.

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I was at a baby shower with some of my wifes friends a couple weeks ago and all I could think about was smoking a nice cigar. They were all sniffing diapers with melted chocolate inside and drinking beer out of baby bottles and I was on the devil site with my phone. My wife is a nurse and all her friends ever talk about is work, drives me crazy. Anyways, yes I would say I was at a celebration and not enjoying it.

Do what I do...drink and eat.

Also remember to bring lots of cigars next time and start a herf outside. I have done this more than once. I also make it a point not to show up to baby showers.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Do what I do...drink and eat.

Also remember to bring lots of cigars next time and start a herf outside. I have done this more than once. I also make it a point not to show up to baby showers.

Couldn't herf around the pregnant lady, everybody was outside in a small yard. I did enjoy the food but I promised to be a designated driver so...


"I also make it a point not to show up to baby showers".
That is my true lesson learned!

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I was at a baby shower with some of my wifes friends a couple weeks ago and all I could think about was smoking a nice cigar. They were all sniffing diapers with melted chocolate inside and drinking beer out of baby bottles and I was on the devil site with my phone. My wife is a nurse and all her friends ever talk about is work, drives me crazy. Anyways, yes I would say I was at a celebration and not enjoying it.

I think it had nothing to do with a question of cigar-vs-nocigar. I think it was all about how you could escape from a situation in which you felt trapped and were having no fun. It was not your 'type' of celebration. Guys don't belong at baby showers, they are arranged and planned for the girls, it is uncomfortable for us guys. Same thing with wedding showers. The games they play aren't designed or organized with men in mind.

And when it comes to them encouraging us to come along by saying things like, "but it is for guys and girls, you'll have a great time. You just need to get in touch with your feminine side." Smile, kiss her on the cheek, and say, "I just did honey. I'd love to get more in touch with my feminine side later . Why don't you just go and have a good time, you could use some ladies alone time. Love you!" And then kiss her again.

Peace of the Lord be with you.