It was exhausting.And then it was time to pack up the family and go to Florida.Holy shit!ME: What could be better than Fort Lauderdale in March? Two m...jor reasons to come to Florida. Spring break and spring training, Baseball and bikinis. What else do you need?AUDIENCE MEMBER: Beer!ME: Wow! I seldom have guys in my audience. That's probably why. Is that what you're really thinking of? Ladies, let me tell you something. If you're with a guy who is more interested in drinking than in you, then. “Cool It Mitchell If you know what,s good for you.” “Are you threatening me?” “Of Course not. Just giving some friendly advice.” “Thanks Dad!” Hank answered sarcastically and walked away as Koomins looked daggers at his back. Hank did not like Koomins one bit, but he knew how to handle jealous hot heads so Wasn,t worried. Anne had already agreed to meet him at the trees above the ranch house at 9pm when most of the bunk house was quiet. Koomins and three other hands were in a nickel ante five. "It's these two newbies. Corrine and Nancy."A knot formed in Alice's stomach. She knew what was coming."They seemed nice enough, at first."But a new woman came in our room. I think her daughter is immune."She fell on her knees, went through the usual awe and adoration."The two laughed at her, called her names, then walked out." What kind of names?" asked Alice."Like 'fat ugly cow, ' and 'thunder thighs.' That kind of thing."I think she was still too dazed to really take in what they said to. “We’re going to see a movie and won’t be out late. I have to be at work tomorrow morning before 8:00, so I’ll want to get to bed earlier than usual.” She took Jonathan’s hand and pulled him toward the front door. “You kids have fun,” Amanda called after them just as she heard the door close. Looking at the kitchen table she saw her award. “Darn,” she said out loud. “I wanted to show that to Mary.” She picked up the plaque and read it once again thinking that the good news was that in addition.