The bachelor couch has been retired!

Today marks the end of an era, as the bachelor couch has been retired from service!

The bachelor couch

For those unfamiliar with the bachelor couch's legacy, this was actually the first couch I ever owned, and it was given to me as a thank-you gift by my friend Wayne after assisting him in several moves (I think something like three). It earned the nickname "bachelor couch" because up to that point, it had been owned only by bachelors—and the proud tradition was thus being passed on to me.

This all took place in the late summer of 2002, and after five and a half years under my command (and associated bachelor activities that need not be discussed), it has now been replaced by a new couch.

New couch

This couch had previously belonged to Will and Erica, who today acquired a set of matching living room furniture for their condo. Will's plan was to donate their two current couches and love seat to The Salvation Army, but like Wayne, Will kindly offered me dibs on any of his outgoing furniture. Realizing that I was in need of a new couch, I accepted Will's generous offer and took the above-pictured couch.

Word of the bachelor couch's retirement spread fast—and to my surprise, it was heartily welcomed by many! My family never cared much for that couch, nor did several girlfriends. Will even went as far as to suggest tossing it in the incinerator! . . . I guess I was the only one who loved it.

Be that as it may, the bachelor couch has led a successful life, and its legend shall forever be honored. Now if you'll excuse me, it's time to give the new couch the nap test!