“Father’s Day (Work) Extended”

This is a Blackstone Griddle. I never knew I needed a Blackstone Griddle.  But, for the past few years my WIFE has insisted that I did in fact NEED one.  She knew all of the models, knew how to season the cooking surface, knew all of the accessories and most importantly knew the price!Aaaalright……

So, when my family asked for MY  “opinion” on what would be a great Father’s Day gift I “suggested” my usual suspects: my motorcycle of choice, anything music and/or a weekend “Dad Vacation”.  Good. All set. Nothing too extraordinary.  However, my family had an even better idea!

Picture the box above. Key word being box.  Now don’t get me wrong. I am grateful for any gift I’m given and truth be told I am looking forward to cooking on the Blackstone.  But you see, my idea of a Father’s Day gift is one which requires no work or exertion from me. Maybe others working and putting in effort for Dad’s benefit.  Maybe…..?

So it’s been what, about a month since Father’s Day?  Right?  Blackstone still in the box? Right?  Uh huh.  So now Dad has to assemble his own Father’s Day gift. And I bet you can guess who’ll be cooking his “Father’s Day dinner” on the Blackstone can’t you?  You guessed it. 

Hey to all you young dads and husbands. Take heed: no matter WHAT they say otherwise your wife and children will find ways to use your love as benevolence for their benefit.  So protect and appreciate Father’s Day, our only day. 

Well, it’s time to get to work. The day has come to open the box. I have to pretend how much I begrudge it, complete with huffing and puffing loudly with unusually bad body language. 😊 I’m not giving them the satisfaction of knowing how much I’m going to enjoy cooking on it.  Then they’ll expect me to cook for them more than I already do. I intend to use it to cook healthier meals for myself.  It is my Father’s Day gift after all.😎