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I'm fairly certain that no ones reads this journal anymore or really has any interest in reading its contents. Having said that, I felt the need to record this, as I consider it to be of not-so-small importance, if not just to myself.
This Thursday, I shall be meeting my girlfriend Rachel's biological father for the first time. Having become quite close with much of Rachel's family (both blood and marriage) over the past 2+ years, I have heard many stories and anecdotes about him (both good and bad), seen pictures of him, and have had his personality and exploits described to me. This is usually done in a sort of let's-scare-the-boyfriend way, adhering to the old stereotype that a man isn't really welcomed to being with a woman until her father approves ("You can only sleep in the same bed as my daughter when you can take me out back and beat the shit out of me", that sort of thing).
As one might imagine, this has lead me to create a sort of image of this man in my minds eye. I'm not saying he's going to rassle me to the ground or clean his guns in front of me, that's a horrible thing to think. But I have heard things like "He's been to jail, better call him sir!", even from Rachel herself. Despite the way it may appear to those reading this, these sort of things are said in a totally tongue-in-cheek manner, very much characteristic of Rachel's family in the best possible way.
I used to be very nervous about meeting him, but several months ago I realized that I really have nothing to be worried about. I'm a straight shooter with a good head on my shoulders, and I'm making his daughter happy, so what's not to like? Something tells me that he and I are gonna get along really well.
Oh, and if he does say any of that "just what exactly ARE your intentions with my daughter?!" sort of stuff, I'm coming out shooting my guns. Something tells me he'd appreciate it.
Davey
This Thursday, I shall be meeting my girlfriend Rachel's biological father for the first time. Having become quite close with much of Rachel's family (both blood and marriage) over the past 2+ years, I have heard many stories and anecdotes about him (both good and bad), seen pictures of him, and have had his personality and exploits described to me. This is usually done in a sort of let's-scare-the-boyfriend way, adhering to the old stereotype that a man isn't really welcomed to being with a woman until her father approves ("You can only sleep in the same bed as my daughter when you can take me out back and beat the shit out of me", that sort of thing).
As one might imagine, this has lead me to create a sort of image of this man in my minds eye. I'm not saying he's going to rassle me to the ground or clean his guns in front of me, that's a horrible thing to think. But I have heard things like "He's been to jail, better call him sir!", even from Rachel herself. Despite the way it may appear to those reading this, these sort of things are said in a totally tongue-in-cheek manner, very much characteristic of Rachel's family in the best possible way.
I used to be very nervous about meeting him, but several months ago I realized that I really have nothing to be worried about. I'm a straight shooter with a good head on my shoulders, and I'm making his daughter happy, so what's not to like? Something tells me that he and I are gonna get along really well.
Oh, and if he does say any of that "just what exactly ARE your intentions with my daughter?!" sort of stuff, I'm coming out shooting my guns. Something tells me he'd appreciate it.
Davey