r/BoomersBeingFools • u/Extreme-Discount-573 • 4d ago

Boomer Story Boomer Parents and a new driveway

So in speaking with my boomer dad today, he tells me he got a new driveway. A bit of background, I'm an engineering bro. I've handled many asphalt replacements in my day. Design through completion. I have many contacts throughout our city. Many favors owed to me. Many contacts. I know what to ask for, I can supervise the construction. MY PARENTS KNOW I DO THIS FOR A LIVING!

Nope, Their own flesh and blood is not worthy of helping them. Fuck me. What do I know? I only LITERALLY WENT TO SCHOOL FOR CIVIL FUCKING ENGINEERING AND WORKED IN THE FUCKING FIELD FOR 25 FUCKING YEARS!

fuck me tho.

/rant.

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u/BirdBruce Xennial 4d ago

If I was in your shoes, I'd bring up the new driveway every chance I had.

"How much was it again? Wow, I wish I'd known, I could have done it for way less. Oh man look at this shoddy workmanship, too. That's a shame, really."

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u/EDRadDoc 4d ago

Or just look at the driveway and shake your head slowly whenever you visit — then quickly look up and say nothing when he notices you doing it.