Barbeque Season

Barbeque season is here so it's important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this outdoor activity since it's the only type of cooking a real man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved and he gets to start a fire.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ, the following chain of events are put into motion:

1. The woman buys the food.
2. The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
3. The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill, drink in hand.

Here comes the important part:
4. THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More of the routine....

5. The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
6. The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another drink while he deals with the situation.

Important, again:
7. THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

Still more of the routine.....

8. The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces and brings them to the table.
9. After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

And most important of all:

10. Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
11. The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off" and, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.

Presented in honor of and appreciation for mothers and all other women.

Happy Mother's Day!

NOTE: From the monthly newsletter of the Santa Fe River Baptist Association.