Regrets, I've had a few.

[milktea]

hey interesting thread...just shows how unique we all are; the old saying that  boys will be boys is really more of a generalisation than anything, and it all boils down to your own character and the people around you...sure some of us prefer their weekends spent on high street than in the woods but that's just preference and nothing to do with gender 

[pretty pauline]

It usually starts with him saying "Looks like we got a trip coming up" then I do the hand gester that says "Do I get to go"? He then looks back with that expession that says "Uh, well no dear" I then look at him to say this is because I don't have a penis right! He shakes his head in approval "Your right dear, you don't...so you can't". LOL
Besides he knows me well enough to know that my idea of camping involves handing the clerk behind the counter at the HILTON my mastercard..
Grins and Giggles
Hunter. G

Your situation Hunter is so similar to mine, most guys think in the same vein, my Boyfriend usually gives a bit of notice but I usually see it coming lol
''hmmmm eh ekkkk pauline sweetie we don't have anything on 3rd week in May, I was just wondering the lads where just asking if Id be interested in 4day trip that week eekkkk.....''  I replyed don't suppose it includes me, maybe I could tag along for a change, he just hesitated for a few seconds, was I serious or what, then he put his arm around my waist and gave me a tight squeeze ''ah you wouldnd enjoy it sweet heart, its not really a lady's trip'' I replyed ''maybe give it a go, but if  prefers to go without me, don't worry I'II survive''
Now to be honest I wouldnd enjoy it, a bunch of guys going crazy, not my scene, but he doesn't know that, but let him think it, no harm BF feeling a tiny bit guilty, but theres no way Id be allowed go on that trip.
I actually enjoy the few days when he is away, little bit lonely sometimes if friends ain't around, do some swimming, a little shopping, reading, computer time and maybe 1 girly night out.
When he returns just look forward to a bunch of my favorite flowers (pink roses) yes flowers do work, when he gets away he probably punches the air lol ''the woman is sorted'' thats what he thinks, as the man says  ''KEEP THE WOMAN HAPPY''
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[rejennyrated]

Stick the flowers - there's simply no way I'm going to give up the fun of running around in the woods and eating food cooked on an open fire that we caught or shot the day before. Sleeping rough under the stars and playing a few war games - or going out for a night on the razz and maybe pulling a few hot chicks. (there's usually one who is bi).

Yep aint no doubt about it - I'm definitely coming out as an androgyne as far as this thread goes, cos I ain't interested in no flowers - I'd much rather hit the road hard with the boys.

oh AND I'll ALSO do the chick flick, girly shopping trip, emotional bonding, and night out clubbing to pull a couple of hot hunks on the next weekend thank you very much.

That's also the nice thing about having a partner who is just like me - we both enjoy doing both - so there is never a conflict between us.

[tekla]

I've known girls that run with the boys, and plenty of the 'boys' are never invited out on those expeditions.  Its far more personality then convention anymore.

[Northern Jane]

But if you "go out with the boys" you have to LISTEN to them all weekend! How incredibly DULL!

[tekla]

Girls can get equally boring, just different topics.  No gender has a corner on boring topics.  That's why mixed groups are best, everyone is on better behavior.

[Kristyn]

Girls can get equally boring, just different topics.  No gender has a corner on boring topics.  That's why mixed groups are best, everyone is on better behavior.

Wow!  I truly love your way of thinking!

[Hunter]

I totaly agree with having a mixed bag of friends. This is a good recipe for a balanced life.
A good example is this coming weekend, my better half is leaving for the weekend with a handfull of his buddies, some of our mutual friends have invited me to a Derby party on Sat, then later will be going to see Southern Culture on the Skids Concert which is in town. So we're both doing things we like with people we like being with. Different paths which lead to the same place...being happy.
Life is good!

Hunter .G

[tekla]

How could you not be happy at a SCotS concert.  Fried chicken and gasoline forever.