However, the second man was quick to top his friend’s story. “That’s nothing!” he exclaimed, a hint of playful boastfulness in his voice. “I promised my wife I’d build her a new pool deck.” He elaborated on the project, detailing the size and complexity of the deck, emphasizing the sheer effort involved. He then revealed the motivation behind his ambitious undertaking: “This fishing trip was the only way I could make it happen after years of her wanting one.” The fishing trip, it seemed, was the reward for his dedication to home improvement.
As the men continued to fish, a comfortable silence settled over the group. Their attention turned to the fourth man, who had remained quiet throughout the exchange. Curiosity piqued, they finally asked him, “You haven’t said anything about what you had to do to be able to come fishing this weekend. What’s the story?”
The fourth man, a mischievous glint in his eye, leaned back and shared his secret. “Well,” he began, a sly grin spreading across his face, “I simply set my alarm for 5:30.” He paused for dramatic effect. “When the alarm went off,” he continued, “I turned off the clock, gave my wife a gentle nudge, and asked, ‘Fishing or…s**?’” He left the rest of the sentence unspoken, allowing the implication to hang in the air. “And do you know what she said?” he asked, his grin widening. “She said, ‘Put on a sweater.’”
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