Thursday 5 June 2008

BBQ season

I received this in an e-mail....

We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season shortly. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved.

When a man volunteers to do the grilling, the following chain of events are put into motion:

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.

Here comes the important part:

(4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.
More routine....

(5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.

Important again:

(7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.
More routine....
(8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

And most important of all:

(10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed 'her night off.' Upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....
Haha...I am thankful my guy appreciates all the little things I do for him and he knows better than to ask me how I liked my night off...as if women and mothers ever take a night off. Do we even know what a night off is like??
Here's to BBQ season!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ah, Julie, I too am blessed with a wonderful man who knows (usually) just the right things to say and do. I can truly say he is my best friend and always has been for the last 35 years!!! Ain't it wonderful? Cheryl

Anonymous said...

I was behind on my blogging & was so happy when I had the chance to catch up with your blog Julie! I love it so much. Good luck with the reno's & I loved your gratitude lists. I make them sometimes too & they always help keep things in perspective. I loved your family layout & Allison (June 2001.) Thank you for sharing your life with us & inspiring us. You are a truly amazing individual!

Theresa

Anonymous said...

Oh! P.S. - Thanks for the RSS tips. I am going to get on that right now!

Theresa