Loyalty

   How does this sound to you? Two months ago, you plan a winter camping/fishing trip that will take place one week from today. You invite your friend who hasn't gone out in over two years because he is occupied with two businesses he runs from his home. You arrange to get a canoe and other gear for him. You and your friend are really excited for the chance to go test your mettle against the elements and do man stuff. Then, your friend's wife suddenly decides ... yesterday, that she wants to take a whirlwind trip that weekend to - let's say - Florida, and buys tickets for that exact weekend. Oh, and that leaves nobody to watch the kids. So... ...