Retirement in Alaska
Alaskan Retirement
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Dave had been in medical supply sales for 25 years. Finally sick of the stress, he quits his job and buys 50 acres of land in Alaska as far from humanity as possible.
He sees the postman once a week and gets groceries once a month.* Otherwise it's total peace and quiet.
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After six months or so of almost total isolation, someone knocks on his door. He opens it and a huge, bearded man is standing there.
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'Name's Al, your neighbor from forty miles up the road. Having a Christmas party Friday night. Thought you might like to come at about 5:00...'*
'Great', says Dave, 'after six months out here I'm ready to meet some local folks. Thank you.'
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As Al is leaving, he stops. 'Gotta warn you. There’d be some drinkin'.'
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'Not a problem' says Dave. 'After 25 years in the business, I can drink with the best of 'em.'
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Again, the big man starts to leave and stops. 'More 'n' likely gonna there’d be some fighting' too.'
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'Well, I get along with people, I'll be ok, if not, I can handle myself pretty well*.....I'll be there. Thanks again.'
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'More'n likely there’d be some wild sex, too,'
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'Now that's really not a problem' says Dave, warming to the idea. 'I've been all alone for six months! I'll DEFINATELY be there. By the way, what should I wear?'
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'Don't much matter,’ Al said.* Just gonna be the two of us...'
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