Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:21:40 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: It was always about the bets 399 At the airport the plane appeared ready and I checked in and filed no flight plan as I had no idea where were were going first but that lunch at Latrobe was a done deal. Back at the plane I was doing the outside check when Doc appeared. I asked if he was nervous and he smiled and said, just a bit. I explained what I was doing and then climbed up and manually checked the fuel and it was full. We got inside and I explained things to Doc as I did the startup procedures. Once the engine was started and I was satisfied with the reading and that the flaps were in working order I asked Doc to put on the headset and told him how things worked and said that the only time I needed him to be quiet was when I was talking to the tower and that was during landings and takeoffs. It was a clear but cold morning and a great day for flying. Once that was done and all the preflight checks were completed, I told Doc that I needed to get us in the air and needed permissions. I simply said, All Ghent ground, Cessna N 8599 at service line requesting permission to taxi for takeoff. Then we heard back, Allegheny ground, Cessna N8599 proceed to run way N26. I replied Allegheny ground, Rodger. At the runway we were quickly cleared for takeoff and I headed North then West and within minutes we were over the High School. Doc smiled and said, damn I never thought I would see it like this. So Doc, we can go just about anywhere, where would you like to go? Mike, can we fly over the city? Well Doc, that's not a problem but we will have to fly higher. This thing can go to 13,000 feet and right now we are at 1,200 feet and I pointed to the gauge. Over cities we need to be 1,000 feet higher than the tallest structure and that's the US Steel Building. I wouldn't be able to,do anything lower than 2,000 feet but I would be more comfortable at 2,500 feet. Doc, anywhere else? Mike, I really don't care and as this is your relaxing time you pick. I changed the setting and we went north for a pit and flew over the Cathedral of Learning on the Pitt campus and when I turned West we could already see the city. We flew directly over the city and I headed down the Ohio River and stayed over the river for about 10 minutes then I turned around. We flew over the city again and headed up the Allegheny River. At Oakmont we flew over the course and headed a bit East and I contacted the Latrobe Tower. I asked for the ATIS and when I got that we were good to go. I again contacted the Tower and we were cleared to land. On the ground I secured the plane then went inside and got a set of keys to the van to drive to the club and told the clerk we wouldn't be long as it was lunch at the Club. It was less than a 10 minute ride to the club but Doc asked Mike, how much does this flying around cost? Doc, landing and takeoff fees and fuel. The Cessna is owned by the company and leased to the flight school but I have no idea. It is the only way I splurge and it relaxes me, I simply love to fly. At the club we went right into the Grill and simply sat down. There were 4 guys playing cards and other than that the place was empty as it was still very early in the year for golf. The server and the bar tender were chatting and they had to stop that as we were there. I ordered an Arnold Palmer and Doc asked Mike, what's that? I explained it to him and he hesitated, I laughed and said, he will have the same but spike his. Doc looked at me then smiled and said thanks. Once the waiter had delivered the drinks and I asked that he get back to us in about 10 minutes for a food order Doc said Mike, there is a plan set and the reaction will be somewhere between fireworks and a Nuclear Explosion. I have done nothing but look at the athletic program and talked with a lot of people. Mike, I have the necessary votes on the board and as it turns out they were easy to get. First of all there will be no changes in Baseball, Softball, boys' volleyball and track and field. Their season is in progress but they are subject to review once the season is over. Boys' basketball, girls' volleyball and wrestling coaches also stay. Both boys' and girls' soccer coaches are gone as is the golf coach. Doc, at this point paused, then said Mike, those were actually easy and what upsets me and many Board members is why did Chuck let it get like this. He has been the Athletic Director for 12 years. Well Mike, this is where it could get really ugly. I had 4 varsity football coaches look at the films and to a man they agreed that whoever changed those plays made winning the championships possible. Mike, it is very difficult to fire a coach whose team has just wore a State Championship and we are not doing that and Chuck is welcome back with more than a few changes. He is required to hire 2 coordinators, offense and defense. Those coaches will have control of the play calling. He remains Head Coach but with much less control. Then we have put together a committee, of which I am a member, to hire all the new coaches. Chuck is on the committee as is a Board member. In addition we have an assistant AD from Pitt and Robert Morris and well as my assistant principal, Paul. In addition we will increase coaching salaries. We will have a special Board meeting Monday and the only Agenda item is superintendent personnel report , we will call the meeting to order and then go into Executive Session and in about an hour return and hope there are less people there. Chuck is aware that his presence is required and his choices will be laid out for him in the Executive Session. Doc, what about Wyatt and the others? Mike, I'll meet with them on Tuesday but none of this is negotiable. I laughed and said Doc, everything is negotiable or there are reactions. I motioned for the waiter and Doc ordered a Club Sandwich and I ordered a burger and fries and asked that the drinks be refilled. As we at I noticed that the bartender and the waiter stopped chatting and they were busy cleaning things and I laughed. Apparently Mr. Palmer was on his way for lunch. I hadn't planned that I was surprised when his wife wasn't with him. He looked around the room and smiled then came right over to our table and I thought Doc was going to have a stroke. AP stuck out his hand and said hi, I'm Arnie and what does Mike need from you? Doc laughed and said I'm Jan Johnson and it's what I need from Mike. AP laughed and said well I see things haven't changed. The waiter delivered Arnie his drink and the "usual" was ordered. The conversation was light and fun with lots of stories. I looked at the time and said, damn we have to go as I need to have the plane back for lessons. AP looked at me and said, get this guy and his wife up here for dinner and let me know hon that will happen, I'm back for the summer. We were just a bit stressed on time and I didn't want to leave JJ hanging. The flight back was casual conversation until the very end when Doc told me that I needed to stay away from the meeting and that he didn't want me hit by any scrap metal. He needed to deal with Wyatt and he hoped that the media didn't show up and that was why the extra meeting and the long Executive Meeting. There would be enough drama. We got to the airport with 10 minutes to spare and JJ was waiting at the service area. There was the normal shut down procedure which ate into those 10 minutes. JJ shook hands with Doc and pulled me aside. He whispered that he would be over tonight for serious drinking and all the details. Doc reminded me about keeping all this quiet and that I should find a way to avoid the Coach until after the meeting. He was sure that I would be blamed for some of this. I laughed and said Doc, didn't they hear the procrastination? Doc looked at me and I smiled and said, The King is Dead, long live the King. At that Doc almost fell over laughing. Then it was back to my place to watch golf and get a start on the beer. On the drive to my place the phone rang and it was Megan. I answered with hi mom, what's happening? I knew she smiled when she said Mike, would you like to join your dad and me as we watch golf. I have you dad order you ribs. There was no way out of it so I quickly agreed and asked if there was cold beer. Megan said yes and you can have some if you are in for the night. Again, there was no choice and I said that I was as I had CMU work to finish and hung up. Damn, I was hoping that was all there was. As I got out of the car there was another call and this time it was Winnie and I simply let it go to voicemail and went inside. The TV was on and golf was on nd dad was playing with Ashley and he had a scotch and Megan was drinking white wine. I was glad to see the wine bottle on the counter was from our winery. I was told that Cole had teed off about 30 minutes ago in one of his clown outfits. I smiled and asked which one? Megan shook her head and asked does that matter? I said yes and dad replied Penguins. I laughed and asked, so how does that work in Texas and Megan replied well enough as almost everyone is following him and he isn't in contention but he is playing well and having a blast. Then I added well he made the cut and is paying bills. Then I found out he was 6 strokes back but had picked up 2 strokes in 3 holes. I just shook my head and went to the refrigerator and grabbed a beer. My phone went offa couple of more time and each call was from Winnie. I finally listened to the messages and the first one was Mick, please call me, we should talk. The second one was a bit nastier and the third one was Mick, answer the fucking phone. I laughed and Winnie asked Mike, what's that all about? I shrugged and said, Winnie want to kiss and make up. I'm ignoring her as all I want is to be left alone. While this was going off Cole was playing out of his mind hitting one good shot after another and he would be in the lead if he could make a putt. In watching him the greens and the different grass was occupying the 6 inches between his ears and not in a good way. Then I laughed as I though the course better have lights on the practice greens. Looking at the scoreboard he was now 5 back. Dad put Ashley down and I said guys, I thought you were having lunch delivered or was it dinner? Before anyone could answer the door bell rang and dad got up to see who was there. I was hoping it was food but dad was taking some time and then he came back in the room and said Mike, that's for you. I stood up and Megan said Mike, if that is who I think it is that a deep breath and put your big boy pants on. That made me laugh and sure enough when I got to the door dad said Mike, she wasn't leaving until she talked with you. I shook my head as dad went away and looked at Winnie and said unless you are here to tell me you are pregnant with my child there is nothing we have to talk about. She was clearly taken aback but quickly recovered saying Mick, you know that's not the case, I smiled and said, that's correct. So why are you here? Mick, as soon as she said Mick I stopped her and I said Winnie that's another thing, I'm Mike not Mick. Winnie, I agree we had some great times but every one of them were more than balanced off by your Uncle and his frequent attempts to have me bail him out on Continental's projects. He is incompetent and I don't like outsiders managing our river fronts. Then there you you making out in the car with that nerd where everyone could see you cheating on me. Mick, I'm sorry, he doesn't mean anything to me. It just happened. I laughed and reached for the door and said get out, that is the worst excuse I have ever heard. I opened the door and she didn't move so walked out the open door and went to my place and locked the door. Winnie followed me and pounded on the door crying, begging me not to let this end. I turned out all the lights and went to my room and closed the door, hoping it would eliminate the noise. She lasted about 15 minutes and finally left. I really had CMU stuff to do so I fired up my computer and went right at it. As usual I got totally involved as higher math was almost as good as sex for me. As was the case most of the day my phone brought me back and it was dad. So dad, now what's up was how I answered. I could see dad shaking his head but all he said was Mike, the ribs are here do you want to come down and eat? Dad, I'm busy but I'll be down to pick the food up and I'll be able to determine who pays me a visit. Michael that wasn't my fault, figure out how to manage your love life. Dad, I'll be right down and I'm accustomed in dealing with thing that you don't want to do. I hung up and hurried to the house and retrieved the food. Megan tried to have me stay but I wanted to finish the math, eat and have a quiet evening with JJ. Megan, easily gave up and I grabbed the food and went to my places, unwrapped the food and grabbed a beer. I started to eat but my mind was on the math and as I finished the second rib the entire solution became totally clear. I left the food and the beer and went to my computer and finished the project in 30 minutes. There was no chance to even pat my self on the back as my phone went off again and if was JJ. Hi said hey dude and he shouted MJ, open your fucking door, I've been pounding on it, what's up with your sorry ass. I said, un secundo. JJ laughed and I hung up and opened the door. JJ had stopped at the Tavern and brought Ruben and fries for both of us. He looked at the food on the table and asked MJ can we save any of that and I bet the sandwiches are also cold. I found a metal tray and put the ribs and fries on the tray and put them in the oven set the temperature at 350 degrees and turned the oven on and said JJ when the oven reaches 350 the food will be good as new. I handed him a beer and we sat on the loveseat. We talked about the situation at school and were on our second beer, my third, when the oven made a noise indication that it had reached 350. JJ started with a fry and was amazed at how good it was. That was the real test as the ribs were easier to resurrect. I told him about Winnie as we ate and he found the pregnancy part hysterical. So MJ, how did it end? JJ with her pounding on my door and crying. MJ, what do you think? JJ that the person I'm in a relationship with and cheats is dead to me. He smiled and said MJ, that's good to hear as I feel the same way. JJ got us another beer and we started to talk about Spring Break and JJ wanted to make sure I was good with the entire event. We discussed our current situation as neither of us had girls and we weren't sure if it was because we didn't want one of if we were just out of here and needed to get started with the next phase of our lives and would see how that would become. I finally told JJ that I was perfectly good with the Spring Break but that if others got involved sexually condoms would be required and he quickly agreed. MJ, I'm just hoping to have sex with you on a blanket on the beach at sunset, I smiled and leaned over and kissed him and and clothes were quickly off and it was an intense flip fuck with both of us sweaty and exhausted. I took JJ by the hand to the bathroom and turned on the water and we soaped each other and made out. With all the beer and the intense session we just had neither of us got hard. We dried each other off and jumped into bed and pulled up the covers as JJ wrapped his arms around me and my last thought as I felt his soft cock resting up against my ass crack was, I wonder when that gets pushed in my hole. That didn't happen and I heard MJ are you ever going to set your ass out of bed? The coffee and French toast are ready and this is a cloth free morning. No close till noon. Dude what time is it? Asshole it is 8:30 and he handed me the cup of coffee he was holding. I set the coffee on the night stand and hurried to the bathroom as I had to pee so bad my back teeth were floating, I brushed my teeth and retrieved the coffee and joined JJ at the kitchen island. There was French toast and bacon and I smiled and said damn you'll make a great wife. JJ smiled and said well when we are finished eating and I'm pounding your ass we will see who is the wife. We both cleaned up and there wasn't much to do as almost everything went into the dishwasher. I grabbed JJ and hugged him but when I went for a kiss he grabbed my ears and said MJ, please don't ever use the term wife or for that matter husband when you are talking about us. Our relationship, I hope, is different than that. JJ, I'm sorry and the last thing I wanted was to upset you after that great breakfast. He smile and said, where were we, then he leaned in and we kissed. I went to the loveseat and JJ went in my room and returned with an ashtray, a lighter and a pack of cigarettes. He put 2 in his mouth and lit them then handed 1 to me. We just chat there smoking and I was thinking we were getting ready for Spring Break. JJ lit another cigarette and put his head back and started to stroke his cock and I reached over and was gently pinches his nipples when guided my head to his cock and o got on my knees and started to lick his balls and again he moved my head to his cock and I started to lick the tip and guided my tongue to his piss hole and licked up the precum. When I went all the way down on his cock I was rewarded with a load of cum. I held the load in my mouth and stood up and we kissed sharing his load. JJ pulled away and spit some of the cum in his hand and smeared it on his hole and kneeled on the loveseat and his ass looked so hot I was immediately hard and I gently pushed it in his hole. It took no time at all and I was filling that hole with my load. Damn it was a fun morning. We just sat there making out and finally we took a shower and got dressed. It was about 1:00 when JJ said that he needed to get home. We hugged and he headed home and I was sad to see him go. There was nothing for me to do so I grabbed some clothes and drove to the gym and his a light workout and sat in the sauna and soaked out some of the beer. Sitting there with a towel draped over my lap a guy came in and was staring at me. I looked away so as not to encourage him but he just kept staring. Finally being uncomfortable I simply left and jumped into the shower. When I was drying off the guy appeared again and he just looked. I looked and he was in his mid 20's and I was sure I didn't know him. I didn't appreciate all the attention so I quickly dresses and drove home. That was more than a little disturbing. At home I heated up the Ruben that was in the refrigerator and turned on the golf. Cole was in 10th place with little chance of doing much better but he putted better. I spent the evening cleaning the apartment and listening to music and simply went to bed early. Thanks for reading and for the notes and kind words. Once again, if you can consider a donation to Nifty, it's important. Thanks Mike.