The Rules / by Dave Hileman

We have been negotiating for hours on how life will be here. After seven vetos were cast, the SWAT trauma team headed to counseling and 14 lattes we have reached an historic accord. Here are the terms:

1 The Moose will have one slot a week (usually weekends) to vent, rage, or, inadvertently make sense.

2. The Moose will get a job. One that “suits his unique talents and abilities.”

3. The Moose will travel on all excursions and be given an expanded role on these trips.

4. The Moose will maintain a calm and rational demeanor at all times.

5. The Driver will set all travel parameters, choose food and camping locals. (Of course, the Nice one will have input.)

6. The Driver will provide all food, lodging and coffee, along with ice cream upon request.

7. Other issues will be sent to arbitration as they arise.

The signing of this agreement is set for Saturday when the Moose’s first column will be posted.