I Prefer to Go Solo
Ah, fishing and solitude, but . . .
Dear Blabby and Crabby:
One of the reasons I came to eastern Tennessee was to fish and enjoy the solitude and beauty of the area’s lakes. Recently my wife has decided to accompany me whenever I go fishing. I haven’t figured out how to tell her I would rather fish alone without hurting her feelings. Any advice on how I can get her to stay home? Signed: Solo Angler
Blabby: I wonder why Solo’s wife recently started going with him on his fishing trips. Most women welcome some time to themselves. I believe there’s more to this problem than meets the eye. What do you think, Crabby?
Crabby: I’ve always believed that a woman’s place was in the home. Mrs. Solo may want to cash in on the fun of the fishing experience, but I doubt it. She may be a clinging type and doesn’t want her hubby to have too much fun without her. Or, Solo may have babbled on about how great it is to be out on the lakes, and she really does want to enjoy the outdoor experience with him.
Blabby: I guess it doesn’t matter why she’s there. We need to get her out of the boat so Solo can enjoy some time alone. I think he should just be direct with her and state that while he truly enjoys her company, he would like to fish by himself and use the time for some tranquil meditation.
Crabby: Yeah. That’ll work. He’ll end up in the doghouse and not in the boat. I’ve got a better plan. He should start talking about all of the snakes he’s seen on the lakes and how dangerous they are. Then the next time they go fishing, without her knowing it, he could take a water snake with him in the boat. When she’s not looking, he could throw the snake in her direction and then scream that she’s being attacked. My guess is that she won’t want to go on any more fishing outings with him.
Blabby: My guess is she might go overboard or, worse yet, die of cardiac arrest on the spot. Then where would Solo be?
Crabby: He’d be alone again in the boat. Mission accomplished.
Blabby: There are some days when I think you’ve been out in the sun too long.
By Don Griffin
Blabby and Crabby Blog
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