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Aerows

(39,961 posts)
Wed Oct 22, 2014, 05:56 PM Oct 2014

It all went to hell

My father, to put it politely, is a complete authoritarian asshole. I don't like to help him with things because he is a micro-manager and believes in the "kick-down" theory of management.

The dryer at my parent's house has a dryer line that periodically needs to be drained due to ill construction. Mom just takes the wet/dry vac and sucks it out. I help her do it. Well I made the mistake of telling my father that I was helping her do this.

His eyes lit up with excitement that there was something he could direct me to do! (He's recently retired) It was a project he could manage, wave his cane and direct his servants (me) in doing since they could benefit from his wisdom!

My blood pressure went to 212/134 and I walked away. I'm shaking I'm so pissed.

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It all went to hell (Original Post) Aerows Oct 2014 OP
I didn't mention that I was expected to help trim a tree. Aerows Oct 2014 #1
 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
1. I didn't mention that I was expected to help trim a tree.
Wed Oct 22, 2014, 07:26 PM
Oct 2014

My dad looked right at me and said "You are the only boy I've got."

Yeah, a boy that weighs 110 on a GOOD day.

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