Been Thinkin About "It's Friday It Must Be Date Night"

I don’t know who came up with the combo “Date Night” but I have always used it and loved it. When I turned 16 most all my buds were already driving. Because my b’day was late (September), they were borrowing their parents' car or a few were of the ‘fortunate ones’ (CC Revival) and had their own cars. Most of my buds had a car, although I will say ole K Burnham had the coolest GTO. That’s for another ‘been thinking about’. So until you took a girl out you couldn’t use the term “date night”, it was a “guy's night out.”

(On a side note.) Back in my day we helped the guy you was riding with out by giving him a $1. Yep, you read that right, $1. That was gas money, or in my first car 50 cents for gas and 25 cents for a quart of rerefined oil.

It was only an official “Date Night” if you had your favorite girl with you.(“round round get around, I get around.” Beach Boys, sorry, back to the story)

That is where I started the famous saying “ Friday night date night.”

Now it really is famous with me if you will hang with my story a minute.

I met my wife when I was 16 at a place called Saks High School in our senior year. She was an older woman by 2 months. (Probably ought to leave that part out of this famous story.) Our first Date Night was a high school football game. Long story, very short, she has been my “Friday Night Date” lady now over 55 years.

Why is that famous you ask? Because I have pastored 3 churches and every single one heard me say the same speech over and over, which was really a rule of mine. “If you want me on Friday night you are not going to get me to come to you unless you are dying. So please do Not plan on dying on Friday night. I will be dating my wife every Friday night. If you get sick I will see you Saturday morning or I will send a staff member to you. (Even Andy did not take every call, Barney helped.) Thank you ahead of time for your cooperation.”

Now some reading this would say, “Well, you would never have been my pastor. You’re right and I’m glad. I said what I said for lots of reasons but will share only two for now.

1. When God called me into ministry He did not want me to lose my bride while serving His. He has plenty to say about godly husbands.

2. I have always believed what gets em’ keeps em’. I loved dating Miss Jean so much I thought I would continue to give her the attention she deserves.

So, it has become so known in the churches that I pastored, by the precious people that I pastored, that they practice it too. My grown children know this and practice it & yes even my grown grandchildren know and practice. How many people have I impressed with this? I pastored quite a few folks in 3 churches, so everyone gather round and say it with me, “IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT DATE NIGHT.” You now know the famous story. (I am not a prophet but I believe if you read the comments below you will read some of those famous “date nighters.” Just sayin.)

Now make your marriage better guys and take your honeybun out tonight where SHE wants to go. It’s Friday so it must be Date Night!

Remember if you like it share it in order others may be encouraged. Comment if you are a believer in what you thought I said. I try to read you also. If you’re a hater of this ole cooter, go back to your lonely room. To my son and two daughters, I love you.❤️😘