As I'm laying in bed contemplating how the heck I'm going to find a babysitter, at 4:00am I've got two alarm clocks going off. 1 is a cell phone and 2 is an actual alarm clock. Tony needs to set 2 so that he actually wakes up. Today is salt water fishing day for the guys. He hasn't been salt water fishing since last year and the boat hasn't been out on the ocean/inner coastal since September. A part of me is a little jealous, but when I get up to go let the dog in after Tony has let him out, he can enjoy the balmy 40 degrees and probably colder where they are headed on the water.... I"ll stay cuddled under my down comforter and fleece blanket.
So while he's on his way to Oak Hill for fishing, I decided I'd do a little writing about the qualities of the Redneck Florida Boy.
1. Florida boys love their boats and being out on the water with a cold beer. Beers and boats go together and the boat turns into the ultimate man cave. I would even venture to say the RFB's love their boats with the same level of love that they love their women, but it's just a different kind of love. The quickest way to upset an RFB and make your relationship stressful, is to argue with an RFB about his boat and time on the water. Just let them go, better yet, show an interest in what they do and join them. Even if you don't end up picking up a pole and going, you can work on your tan and catch up with the latest issue of Elle Magazine. I will say from personal experience, it's more fun to fish, but have that magazine as a back up in case you don't want to do it for as long as they do. Also, bring some strong sunscreen.
2. Trucks. The bigger, the better. I've never been in a state where people are passionate about their trucks and I've never seen so many trucks ever in my life. I've also never even heard of the sport of mudding. In Florida people jack up their trucks and jeeps and turn them into these monstrosities and drive them through mud pits. The other half of a Florida Boy will understand as you're riding around together and you can be talking, and mid convo you loose your FB as he's gawking at someone else's truck, especially if its jacked up.
3. Bud Light is the beer of choice, except for when you're having a party, then it's corona with lime. If you're really feeling like getting crazy, you can have a limearita or a margarita.
4. NASCAR. Enough said. (I've actually fallen in love with going to races. They are so much fun. Don't knock it 'til you've been to one)
5. Guns are an essential item found in every home. From your small hand gun, to your shotgun. I think that if the United States ever has another revolution, then all the rednecks are going to save everyone else, because they are the only ones prepared. Always have amo and a weapon handy, especially in the home. If you try to break in, you will get shot. End of story.
6. Bass Pro Shop is the store of choice. Second is Gander Mountain. If you feel the need to do retail therapy together, those are the only two places to go to, unless you go exclusively to a boat dealer, then that is acceptable as well.
I have to say that these are essentially my favorite things about my other half and I wouldn't change it for anything, nor could I for that matter! So in case anyone was inquiring into some deeper aspects of my life, this pretty much sums it up, minus the fact that he's a loving Daddy to his little girl, and a very loyal friend and companion. Those qualities aren't always found in everyone, so to that I'm grateful, the rest is all gravy.
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