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The New Monday Night

November 8, 2016 By Carole

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Last night this guy and I got to stay home together. On a Monday. Now, this might not seem like a big deal to you but to us it was pretty unique. Why? Because for the first time in our married life, and for many many years prior to that, Dale did not go to the weekly Boy Scout meeting. Sure, there have been plenty of Monday nights without meetings – school vacations, summer, the occasional and rare other commitment, even snow storms, but last night there was a meeting. And it happened without Dale.

This has been a long time coming, my friends. I’ve been urging him to stop for years. First when my stepson Luke turned 18, but Dale wasn’t ready. And then I’d bring it up occasionally, but, again, he wasn’t ready. Finally, though, last month Patrick (our grandson) turned 18 and aged out of scouts. And with that, Dale declared he was ready to be done. Done with scouts completely? Of course not. There will still be special occasions and camping trips, of that I have no doubt. But done with weekly meetings and commitments? Yes. And may I just say. Hallelujah.

So cheers to Monday nights at home.

And an extra night of togetherness.

(I hope he doesn’t cramp my style.)

 

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  1. Laurie says

    November 8, 2016 at 6:51 am

    Ha! He only ADDS to your style.

  2. Kym says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:17 am

    Congratulations, Dale! You’ve had a huge impact on so many Boy Scouts’ lives over the years, and you leave a tremendous legacy. Enjoy your Mondays off! XO

  3. Bonny says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:35 am

    That is true dedication, Dale! I’m glad you finally get to spend Mondays together (and I love your last line)!

  4. Robby says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Those types of shifts can have surprising impacts. Hope your changes are all good. I have always admired the community service you guys are involved in.

  5. AsKatKnits says

    November 8, 2016 at 7:38 am

    I am sure that the Boy Scouts are not as happy are you both are with this change! But, yay for long-awaited for and well deserved Monday night togetherness! XO

  6. Vera says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:11 am

    What a nice picture of the two of you. Yay for community service…and well-deserved “retirement” of sorts as well. As Kat says, the Boy Scouts probably aren’t as happy as you two…but oh well…here’s to Monday night togetherness.

  7. Sue says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:16 am

    Cheers to Dale for giving his time and energy to so many young men over the years! I’m sure he made a difference in many young lives.

  8. Patty says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Scouting is so fortunate to have men like Dale! Thank-you! And here’s to retirement…because you know Carole is pretty special!

  9. Mary K. in Rockport says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    Ha ha!

  10. Kim says

    November 8, 2016 at 10:02 pm

    I love this picture of your both. Kudos to you Dale for doing all that you have for boy scouts and the young men of America going forward!!

  11. Mary says

    November 9, 2016 at 7:14 am

    I’m sure you’ll enjoy a new Monday night tradition together. Congratulations and thank you to Dale for so many years of supporting Scouts. It’s an important contribution to our young men.

  12. margene says

    November 10, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    How nice for you to have a relaxing night together. I understand how rare a night like that can be. xox

  13. Lydia S says

    November 11, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Organizations like BS needs leaders like Dale. I am sure he’s made a huge difference in a lot of lives.

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