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) :-)
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New outdoor fireplace
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And my favorite thing, a hammock!
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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.
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Great smoking area you got now Jeff!! :-) :-)
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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.
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You're a lucky man, Jeff.

I have no doubt there will be time well spent in that hammock.
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Looks awesome Jeff!! I need to make a road trip South and camp out in your hammock. :-)
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Wow, that is a nice setup there. Congrats. Enjoy yourself.
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:-)
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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.
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Looks awesome!!!!!
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...the Minnow would be lost...

Can't help but sing it when hammocks appear. Sweet looking setup!!!
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awesome dude! your wife rocks!
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looks great Jeff...i do believe you have a keeper :-)
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It's hot and muggy, but this cigar sure tastes good while slowly rocking in the hammock. :-)
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That's awesome
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Happy birthday and looks great Jeffvin, glad you could make it out for the S.H.I.T. herf, was great to meet you!
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That's awesome.
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You have a keeper brother
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:-) :-)
Jeffvin....I wondered if that would get thrown out. It was great meeting you too Adam.
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[Napoleon Dynamite] Luckyyyyyy! [/NP]

:-)
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Very cool!
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