And for those of you with a vagina... My condolences.

Men,

Time to put your money where your manhood is.

Alright, stop it! I didn't mean that, so just quit that and let me explain.

Our fearless ManTrip planner, Mr. Strozier [Hi, that's me.], will be plunking down the ol' credit card on Friday to pay for our riverside abode for the June 16-19 journey to Chattanooga. Those of you who attended last year's adventure remember how great the cabin was. This just in: It cost money. Hell, even the few crappy places we've stayed at on past ManTrips - and there was something special about those, too, in a manly way - cost us money. This one is no exception.

So, as I was about to explain before your minds went into the proverbial gutter, it is time to get the money to Mr. Strozier -- $125 will do for now. Please do so within the next week or so. That way, the man will not have to pay any interest for this good and manly deed he has performed for the sake of our manly entertainment and leisure pleasures.

What's that you say? You haven't decided whether you're going on this year's trip or not? Well turn off those Barbara Streisand records, put down that parasol and take off that tutu!!! This may be your last chance to step up and reclaim your manhood, so what are you waiting for, sissy boy!!! You have no excuse not to go. There is no national tour of "Le Cage Au Faux," so you have no choice but to do the manly thing. Call or e-mail Mr. Strozier today. Tell him, "You're damned right I'm going, 'cause I'm a real man, dammitt. A hulking, hairy beast of a man who wants manly adventure in a manly way in the company of other men."

Then, if you want to bring your Streisand records and tutu along on the trip, it's fine by me. The parasol, too. But only for dance routines, 'cause I sure hope it doesn't rain on the music festival.

Yours in manhood,

Mr. T. Kurtz


P.S. - Contact information for Mr. Strozier is on the Web site www.mantrip.blogspot.com/. But if you must know without using your delicate little typing fingers or being enticed by the photos from ManTrip 2004, "The Blue Monkey World Tour," below is that info served up the easy way. This provided for those who haven't already wisely nabbed his e-mail address in the address line above. Now, use this information as a real man would use it. Sign up!!!

mark.strozier@gmail.com

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