Stuck Home!

SteveW · 11-06-2009, 04:40 PM

Well, the wife was off to a concert with her sister, probably spending the night. My 16 year old daughter was set to go with a friend and her mom to Atlantic City to hear a choir concert that her other friend was in, and she was set to sleep over, too. So my son, age 10, and I packed up and headed for IBSP. Didn't get far, though. My daughter calls, her friends mom came home from work early with flu symptons, cancelled her sleep over. Could she just hang out at the house with her 18 year old boyfriend??? HELL NO!!! So we turned around half hour into the drive and we're all hanging out watching movies.

Well, at least I heard from my wife. When she heard what happened she said I should keep the truck packed and take my son tomorrow immediately after his soccer game. But for tonight I'm stuck home.

Gee, I thought when they got to this age they didn't need babysitting anymore, lol.

Nicky L · 11-06-2009, 05:02 PM

SteveW, I totally feel your pain! I took a couple of days off work so I could get in some solid fishing trips in... both night & day. I spent all day yesterday psyched about going fishing later that night. BUT WAIT! The wife tells me she has a viewing to go to...! WHO GOES TO A VIEWING FOR 4 HOURS!!? "Oh, we went out for a bite to eat afterwards". I was so pissed.... it was like I became completely deflated. I actually got really pissy & anxious that I couldn't go. I had to ask myself... "Am I nuts for letting myself get so upset bc I can't go fishing?" I don't know, maybe its just me... but I had to actually calm myself down over it... is this wrong. Anyone else ever feel this way? Our wives, girlfriends... whatever, they just don't understand. These precious months during the "fall run" are what we look forward to all year long. I can really get myself in a heep when I hear the fishing is hot... and I'm... STUCK AT HOME!!

SteveW · 11-06-2009, 06:31 PM

Yeah, I had set the day up for it, too. Stayed late a few work nights and went in early today so we could get a jump. If I'd known, I'd have gone last night instead but my son wasn't able to go then. I ALMOST told my daughter to get changed and jump in the truck, but she'd have been miserable.

Generally, my wife and kids are pretty good, but you're right, they don't understand the fall run.

wired98 · 11-06-2009, 07:19 PM

Could she just hang out at the house with her 18 year old boyfriend??? HELL NO!!!

LOL it sucks but Good Move

bstriping · 11-07-2009, 06:04 AM

Thank god I have 2 boys

rob · 11-07-2009, 07:26 AM

Steve, having now 3 adult daughters I can tell you I feel your pain.

And no, it doesn't get easier, sometimes for quite a while.

But at least your wife understands the need for you to get your son out there... it's a prime time age for him.. I can still remember everything done with my son (also now an adult) at 10 on... once he gets his driv. license you (as the dad) tend to become a non-entity for a while (except for 'Dad, can I borrow .....' fill in the blank with $$, cars, whatever' )

As to the fall run, I gave up getting upset over not getting out a few years ago... I think of fishing as a marathon, not a sprint and I plan over the long run to intercept a LOT of fish without stepping on the ones I love... so sometimes it's meant not getting out (like this week) for a blitz that I know is ON because of other family obligations.

And anyhow... in NJ the last few years some real cows are available in the spring...so don't fret

basshunter1492 · 11-07-2009, 08:15 AM

my 18 year old daughter jumps at a chance to go surf fshing with me. I count myself a very lucky man, the squeel of delite when she hooks up with a striper makes my day every time. Tight lines to all.

SteveW · 11-07-2009, 02:18 PM

Well I was caught by surprise, and it was a bit disappointing, but no regrets. Nice night at home, they stuck around until 8 then they went to hang out a friends house with other teens (and a reliable parent). My son and I watched a movie and had dinner with them then kick alien but on the video system after they left.

Now we're packed and heading out to IBSP for the evening.

11-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#1
SteveW Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Berlin Posts: 606	Stuck Home! Well, the wife was off to a concert with her sister, probably spending the night. My 16 year old daughter was set to go with a friend and her mom to Atlantic City to hear a choir concert that her other friend was in, and she was set to sleep over, too. So my son, age 10, and I packed up and headed for IBSP. Didn't get far, though. My daughter calls, her friends mom came home from work early with flu symptons, cancelled her sleep over. Could she just hang out at the house with her 18 year old boyfriend??? HELL NO!!! So we turned around half hour into the drive and we're all hanging out watching movies. Well, at least I heard from my wife. When she heard what happened she said I should keep the truck packed and take my son tomorrow immediately after his soccer game. But for tonight I'm stuck home. Gee, I thought when they got to this age they didn't need babysitting anymore, lol. __________________ "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

11-06-2009, 05:02 PM	#2
Nicky L Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NE Philly/N.Wildwood Posts: 122	SteveW, I totally feel your pain! I took a couple of days off work so I could get in some solid fishing trips in... both night & day. I spent all day yesterday psyched about going fishing later that night. BUT WAIT! The wife tells me she has a viewing to go to...! WHO GOES TO A VIEWING FOR 4 HOURS!!? "Oh, we went out for a bite to eat afterwards". I was so pissed.... it was like I became completely deflated. I actually got really pissy & anxious that I couldn't go. I had to ask myself... "Am I nuts for letting myself get so upset bc I can't go fishing?" I don't know, maybe its just me... but I had to actually calm myself down over it... is this wrong. Anyone else ever feel this way? Our wives, girlfriends... whatever, they just don't understand. These precious months during the "fall run" are what we look forward to all year long. I can really get myself in a heep when I hear the fishing is hot... and I'm... STUCK AT HOME!! __________________ Proud Philly Fireman - BEST JOB IN THE WORLD!! "90% of the fisherman catch 10% of the fish" "10% of the fisherman catch 90% of the fish"

11-06-2009, 06:31 PM	#3
SteveW Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Berlin Posts: 606	Yeah, I had set the day up for it, too. Stayed late a few work nights and went in early today so we could get a jump. If I'd known, I'd have gone last night instead but my son wasn't able to go then. I ALMOST told my daughter to get changed and jump in the truck, but she'd have been miserable. Generally, my wife and kids are pretty good, but you're right, they don't understand the fall run. __________________ "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

11-06-2009, 07:19 PM	#4
wired98 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tabernacle / South Jersey Posts: 1,665	Could she just hang out at the house with her 18 year old boyfriend??? HELL NO!!! LOL it sucks but Good Move __________________ Handle every stressfulsituation like a dog.If you can't eat it or hump it. Piss on it and walk away.

11-07-2009, 07:26 AM	#6
rob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,687	Steve, having now 3 adult daughters I can tell you I feel your pain. And no, it doesn't get easier, sometimes for quite a while. But at least your wife understands the need for you to get your son out there... it's a prime time age for him.. I can still remember everything done with my son (also now an adult) at 10 on... once he gets his driv. license you (as the dad) tend to become a non-entity for a while (except for 'Dad, can I borrow .....' fill in the blank with $$, cars, whatever' ) As to the fall run, I gave up getting upset over not getting out a few years ago... I think of fishing as a marathon, not a sprint and I plan over the long run to intercept a LOT of fish without stepping on the ones I love... so sometimes it's meant not getting out (like this week) for a blitz that I know is ON because of other family obligations. And anyhow... in NJ the last few years some real cows are available in the spring...so don't fret __________________ -- Rob

11-07-2009, 06:04 AM	#5
bstriping Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: clifton hts Posts: 342	Thank god I have 2 boys

11-07-2009, 08:15 AM	#7
basshunter1492 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vagabonding the east coast hunting bass Posts: 18	I am a lucky dad my 18 year old daughter jumps at a chance to go surf fshing with me. I count myself a very lucky man, the squeel of delite when she hooks up with a striper makes my day every time. Tight lines to all.

11-07-2009, 02:18 PM	#8
SteveW Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Berlin Posts: 606	Well I was caught by surprise, and it was a bit disappointing, but no regrets. Nice night at home, they stuck around until 8 then they went to hang out a friends house with other teens (and a reliable parent). My son and I watched a movie and had dinner with them then kick alien but on the video system after they left. Now we're packed and heading out to IBSP for the evening. __________________ "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

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