N80 said:
So let's have it. Time to fess up. What are your less than manly hobbies? Who is man enough to admit it? You go first!
This is embarrassing.... Lately....well....I've been considering buying this ORANGE tractor..
But seriously folks. I've got a cousin who is a dance instructor. She was all the time working on me and the wife to show up for classes. My wife was in favor, but I kept making excuses. Finally, I lost a bet with my wife (about something our yougest daughter did) and as pay-off, had to go take dance lessons.
It was about the "Urban Cowboy" era. We learned to 2 step, western swing, even a few line dances. It was major fun! And, even a happily married man can't complain too much about a "hobby" where the ratio of men to women is as lopsided as dancing. First night, I couldn't help but notice there were about 8 or 10 guys and probably 50 women in the class. They were all wanting a guy to dance with. Choices were limited. Had 'em hangin' all over me
Now tell me something "sissy" about THAT plan?
In the late 80's/early 90's, "New Country" had it's big day. 2-step had a huge resurgence in popularity. My cuz called us up and wanted me to help her with a new dance class she was offering at a local watering hole/dance hall. She couldn't find enough guys who knew how to 2-step. She needed a few to help her teach all the women who were showing up. With my wife's blessings, (and a few WARNINGS
) I started helping as a dance instructor. I was in my mid 40's, and most of our "students" were in their mid 20's. After an hour or so, they had this sort of hero worship thing going. It was quite the ego stroker! (Not to mention the true test of my marriage)
To this day, my wife and I go every couple weeks to do a little boot scootin'. While dancing might seem a little sissy to some, by my way of thinking, there ain't a dang thing wrong with an activity that has women swoonin' all over a man!
Oh yeah, It's great exersize too.
