How Do I Get Out of Sealing Our Deck Over Memorial Day Weekend?

As Mindy and I sat down this past weekend to sync our calendars, I made a grave error. We've been putting off sealing our deck since the warm weather began, so Mindy's decided that since we have nothing specifically planned for Memorial Day Weekend, this would be the perfect opportunity to get the job done. Yeah, I'm an idiot!

There must be a law on the books somewhere that specifically states, There Shall Be No Home Improvement Projects Allowed On Memorial Day Weekend. I'm almost sure I saw this law stated in New Fairfield's weekly newspaper, The Citizen News.

In the 39 years we've been married, I have noticed that if "something" comes up that's more exciting and fun, the home improvement project gets dropped like a bag of pissed off porcupines!

I need some help here people. How can I get out of sealing this stupid deck on Memorial Day Weekend? Let's brainstorm distractions ...

1. One of our awesome friends could invite us over for a barbecue on Saturday, which is "Seal the Deck Day."

2. I could pretend to get sick by climbing under the covers whimpering pathetically.

3. How about I "accidentally" hammer my finger and begin yelling incoherently.

4. I could ask her if she would like to go shopping for jewelry!

5. I could tell her we're having lunch with her hot crush, actor, James Spader!

6. Here's the clincher, I tell her we're going to the Lego Store at the Danbury Fair Mall and she can buy whatever she wants!

This is where you guys come in. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get out of sealing this stupid deck on Saturday without getting yelled at? Now would be a good time to brainstorm suggestions!