Father-daughter bonding time
This is one of the things that Peter misses most, living in Abu Dhabi (I am not referring to father-daughter time, because he gets a LOT of that here).
In Edmonton, Peter had a regular group of (very lovable and sweet) degenerates, who would gather regularly to challenge each other's skills (and wallets) with a friendly game of 'pokes'. I am sure that the "Christmas Classic" has not been quite the same, without the special flava' that Peter used to bring to the table. However, in moving here, he has had relatively little to no action in this area (for obvious reasons).
Until this past summer that is...when the 'desperate househusbands' of Abu Dhabi, all abandoned and alone as their wives and children left en masse to get out of the summer heat, banded together. Using the connections made by their wives in the 'Raha Mums' Play Group', they formed their own 'Raha Fathers' Play Group'--the key differences being that instead of bringing children and cakes to each others' villas, they show up with beers and the words of Kenny Rogers in their head.
Tonight is Peter's night to host. He is very excited and is preparing Korean BBQ for all of his mates. I am looking forward to falling asleep with earplugs, trying to muffle the (less-than) soothing sounds of loud swearing...in a variety of different accents.
p.s. Happy Birthday to you Jenna--I hope you have a great day filled with love, hugs and smiles!
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