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little big man shockey

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by shockey, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. shockey

    shockey Active Member

    no, not a little man/girl issue.

    he's off to college tomorrow. sigh. lots of last-minute shopping, packing, and goodbyes from friends and my parents. tears from mrs. shockey, natch.

    she takes him up to school tomorrow, accompanied by her sister to wipe the tears. exciting times for the young man who does us proud every day.

    of course, mrs. shockey had me scoote to cvs today to buy him going-away condoms. don't know if he'll ever get a chance to use 'em, but it's good for his roommate and hall mates to know that he's an optimist, right?
     
  2. Bullwinkle

    Bullwinkle Member

    That's funny. How will he respond to that? ...

    Also, what school?
     
  3. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    Man. You are the coolest parents ever.

    My mom did everything but get our church's priest to sit me down and remind me I'd go to hell if I got laid at college. Hell, here I come!!! :D
     
  4. 21

    21 Well-Known Member

    Mazel tov, shockey....I'm sure it's a very bittersweet day. Wait until he leaves before you cry.

    Just sayin, though, if he's old enough to use condoms, he should probably buy his own.
     
  5. Freelance Hack

    Freelance Hack Active Member

    Shockey giving advice to his son.

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  6. shockey

    shockey Active Member

    he reacted good-naturedly. knows the first box is on us. now it's on him for the rest of his life. one of our good friends in town and her daughter -- a sophomore to be at delaware -- were here when i presented little man with his gift. good laughs had by all.

    now, buying condoms for your sonis a pip -- thought about getting him the "extra large" as a joke but figure if he's a chip off the ol' block, those aren't necessary.

    oh, and he's off to suny-binghamton, probably the best of the suny schools, proud papa says. the underachieving lad snuck in thanks to his fine SAT score (1,230). more than 100 points more than his old man. not bad for a kid who never seemed to open a book.
     
  7. bigpern23

    bigpern23 Well-Known Member

    The first? You're so cute. :p
     
  8. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Unfortunately, Shockey neglected to explain how to use them.

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  9. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    Shockey, middle, and Mrs. Shockey, left, are horrified to find out this is not the case.

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  10. mustangj17

    mustangj17 Active Member

    Goodbye condoms? Dear god how incredibly awkward. Just tell him to go down the hall and as the mentor for protection or go to the health center. Less creepy.
     
  11. shockey

    shockey Active Member

    less creepy? really?

    i'd say we're pretty effin' cool, if i say so myself.
     
  12. Flash

    Flash Guest

    Shockey ... you're the coolest dad ever.
     
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