Not just anybody can join this group. We’ve been meeting for close to 30 years, and we guard admission with diligence. To become a member, you must be a man who looks good on paper, but be a bit of a mess in real life. Turns out, there are a lot of us. In the early 1990s, this group usually met at my house because I had three kids, no wife and possessed pots and pans. I served the same meal each time. Though some in our group had impressive Ivy League pedigrees, their state of affairs in those days could be characterized as “unsettled.”
A Boys Trip to New Orleans is Interrupted by a Bird Strike
Key Takeaways:
- The article introduces "The Men of No Particular Ambition" (MONPA), a group of outwardly successful but personally "messy" men, who embarked on a celebratory jet trip to New Orleans for Jazz Fest.
- Shortly after takeoff, their Premier jet experienced a significant pelican strike at roughly 5,000 feet, causing a loud impact and visible damage to the right wing, abruptly interrupting their anticipated journey.
- Prioritizing safety and convenience, the pilot decided to return to Tampa, where the group assessed the "heartbreakingly impressive" damage, watched a video of the dramatic event, and celebrated their safe return over Champagne and a New Orleans-themed dinner.
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