The Dis Dad's Club III

[billybobblockhead]

Okay, so how's this for a Saturday:

Got a great 6 miles in this morning and got the grass cut right after lunch. Then, DW and DD go one way and DS and I go another (dance competition and a soccer game in different towns). So, we're texting back and forth about the soccer score and DW says "wouldn't it be great if we were at Disney now?" I say "yes, and the score is 3-1 at the half." Well, both events end within 2 minutes of each other and we agree to meet in the middle for supper as a family instead of each group doing their own thing for supper. Nothing else was mentioned about Disney; we were enjoying each others company and talking about the game and dance competition. We finish supper and drive home (about 30 minutes) and I find myself in DS bedroom working on some shelves. DW comes in the room with the "sheepish grin" on her face (ya'll know this smile; it's the I've just done something smile). She proceeds to tell me that she has been pricing Disney vacations for a few days over spring break. I say "oh yeah, how much?" She tells me the cost (surprisingly low for 4 nights on property, or so I thought; we already have annual passes). Well, long story short, WE'RE THERE, APRIL 4TH THRU 8TH. Crazy stuff, but after thinking about what we had originally planned, the $$ involved was less going to Disney than our original plans, so we said what the heck.

Yeah, it's short notice and yeah, crowds will suck, and yeah, I know a TR will be expected, but geez, why pass it up??

So, everyone's pumped at our house, and that's a good thing.

 

[GoHerd1028]

Okay, so how's this for a Saturday:

Got a great 6 miles in this morning and got the grass cut right after lunch. Then, DW and DD go one way and DS and I go another (dance competition and a soccer game in different towns). So, we're texting back and forth about the soccer score and DW says "wouldn't it be great if we were at Disney now?" I say "yes, and the score is 3-1 at the half." Well, both events end within 2 minutes of each other and we agree to meet in the middle for supper as a family instead of each group doing their own thing for supper. Nothing else was mentioned about Disney; we were enjoying each others company and talking about the game and dance competition. We finish supper and drive home (about 30 minutes) and I find myself in DS bedroom working on some shelves. DW comes in the room with the "sheepish grin" on her face (ya'll know this smile; it's the I've just done something smile). She proceeds to tell me that she has been pricing Disney vacations for a few days over spring break. I say "oh yeah, how much?" She tells me the cost (surprisingly low for 4 nights on property, or so I thought; we already have annual passes). Well, long story short, WE'RE THERE, APRIL 4TH THRU 8TH. Crazy stuff, but after thinking about what we had originally planned, the $$ involved was less going to Disney than our original plans, so we said what the heck.

Yeah, it's short notice and yeah, crowds will suck, and yeah, I know a TR will be expected, but geez, why pass it up??

So, everyone's pumped at our house, and that's a good thing.

Have fun and think of the rest of us Dads when you are there!!!

 

[stopher1]

There's always something new in the Disney universe... every week is a fun new adventure to see what I'll learn about.

 

[stopher1]

Okay, so how's this for a Saturday:

Got a great 6 miles in this morning and got the grass cut right after lunch. Then, DW and DD go one way and DS and I go another (dance competition and a soccer game in different towns). So, we're texting back and forth about the soccer score and DW says "wouldn't it be great if we were at Disney now?" I say "yes, and the score is 3-1 at the half." Well, both events end within 2 minutes of each other and we agree to meet in the middle for supper as a family instead of each group doing their own thing for supper. Nothing else was mentioned about Disney; we were enjoying each others company and talking about the game and dance competition. We finish supper and drive home (about 30 minutes) and I find myself in DS bedroom working on some shelves. DW comes in the room with the "sheepish grin" on her face (ya'll know this smile; it's the I've just done something smile). She proceeds to tell me that she has been pricing Disney vacations for a few days over spring break. I say "oh yeah, how much?" She tells me the cost (surprisingly low for 4 nights on property, or so I thought; we already have annual passes). Well, long story short, WE'RE THERE, APRIL 4TH THRU 8TH. Crazy stuff, but after thinking about what we had originally planned, the $$ involved was less going to Disney than our original plans, so we said what the heck.

Yeah, it's short notice and yeah, crowds will suck, and yeah, I know a TR will be expected, but geez, why pass it up??

So, everyone's pumped at our house, and that's a good thing.

That's so very awesome. I love it. I wish it were me, but so happy for you and your family. Enjoy it. What an exciting day you've had...

 

[FreezinRafiki]

So I just took a stroll over to that "other" board, and saw that Barry's wife Bambi is now on there as a DIS Mom. And they're up to page 5. Wow, they're flying now...

Um, Barry, you may have a spy in the household

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She has informed me that her DIS account - or at least her membership in the Moms Club - may be short lived. She's already "perturbed" at some of the comments - mostly about using leashes on kids. She's trying to be civil, but, well, you know.

Hey Everyone!!! Been a few days since I have been a le to check in. I figured I had better see how things were here because I am sure that hell just froze over with WVU beating Kentucky!...I became a UK fan just for tonight and they let me down!!!

I noticed that the cruise tTrip report has been hijacked by pirates LOL Love it! Ancious to see what happens next LOL

Welcome back! We were starting to worry about you. And yeah, you may want to just abandon your TR. It's a lost cause.

Okay, so how's this for a Saturday:

Got a great 6 miles in this morning and got the grass cut right after lunch. Then, DW and DD go one way and DS and I go another (dance competition and a soccer game in different towns). So, we're texting back and forth about the soccer score and DW says "wouldn't it be great if we were at Disney now?" I say "yes, and the score is 3-1 at the half." Well, both events end within 2 minutes of each other and we agree to meet in the middle for supper as a family instead of each group doing their own thing for supper. Nothing else was mentioned about Disney; we were enjoying each others company and talking about the game and dance competition. We finish supper and drive home (about 30 minutes) and I find myself in DS bedroom working on some shelves. DW comes in the room with the "sheepish grin" on her face (ya'll know this smile; it's the I've just done something smile). She proceeds to tell me that she has been pricing Disney vacations for a few days over spring break. I say "oh yeah, how much?" She tells me the cost (surprisingly low for 4 nights on property, or so I thought; we already have annual passes). Well, long story short, WE'RE THERE, APRIL 4TH THRU 8TH. Crazy stuff, but after thinking about what we had originally planned, the $$ involved was less going to Disney than our original plans, so we said what the heck.

Yeah, it's short notice and yeah, crowds will suck, and yeah, I know a TR will be expected, but geez, why pass it up??

So, everyone's pumped at our house, and that's a good thing.

That's great! Another TR to hij - sorry, read!

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Wish me luck today. We're taking the kids ice skating for the first time today. Just what Evan needs - blades on his feet. That kid can fall down just walking and we're going to put him on ice with 6 inches of femoral artery slashing death steel on his feet.

Good news - no injuries. The kids did well, and want to do it again. DW and I are feeling fine. Not sure how tomorrow morning will be, though.

 

[stopher1]

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She's already "perturbed" at some of the comments - mostly about using leashes on kids. She's trying to be civil, but, well, you know.

Oh yeah, apparently there's a whole multi-page thread about such a topic. I read through part of it, and many of the posters in that one seemed quite holier than thou and VERY opinionated on both sides of their "argument" - very much like the bus thread was. Nasty stuff. I don't venture onto the "Families" forum very often and got sidetracked looking at that the other night when I was curious about the DMC but I got out of there pretty quick.

 

[itJeff]

Okay, so how's this for a Saturday:

Got a great 6 miles in this morning and got the grass cut right after lunch. Then, DW and DD go one way and DS and I go another (dance competition and a soccer game in different towns). So, we're texting back and forth about the soccer score and DW says "wouldn't it be great if we were at Disney now?" I say "yes, and the score is 3-1 at the half." Well, both events end within 2 minutes of each other and we agree to meet in the middle for supper as a family instead of each group doing their own thing for supper. Nothing else was mentioned about Disney; we were enjoying each others company and talking about the game and dance competition. We finish supper and drive home (about 30 minutes) and I find myself in DS bedroom working on some shelves. DW comes in the room with the "sheepish grin" on her face (ya'll know this smile; it's the I've just done something smile). She proceeds to tell me that she has been pricing Disney vacations for a few days over spring break. I say "oh yeah, how much?" She tells me the cost (surprisingly low for 4 nights on property, or so I thought; we already have annual passes). Well, long story short, WE'RE THERE, APRIL 4TH THRU 8TH. Crazy stuff, but after thinking about what we had originally planned, the $$ involved was less going to Disney than our original plans, so we said what the heck.

Yeah, it's short notice and yeah, crowds will suck, and yeah, I know a TR will be expected, but geez, why pass it up??

So, everyone's pumped at our house, and that's a good thing.

WooHoo! Have fun!

 

[Disney Commando]

I contacted someone I call a true Dis friend today, to see if I would be able to pass some info to my fellow Dads that in someway will benifit everyone, she said it is OK. She has a list of tips & facts that I consider better then any book. Some might no longer exist but WDW changes stuff all the time I would say the list is about 95% true.

Anyone who wants the list please PM her name Dis Board is Dcanoli, her name is Deb, I assured her that any Dis Dads will identify themself as a Dis Dad & give there member# and will be polite and curtious, you can use my name if you want to. Please do not clog up her thread asking for the list (alot of people complian about that)

IMO this is a worthwhile ventue, I have learned much from this list and have had many memerible experiances from it.

Fellow Dads go for it! You might learn something

Be sure to include your email address, when asking for the list.

 

[middlepat]

Okay, so how's this for a Saturday:

Got a great 6 miles in this morning and got the grass cut right after lunch. Then, DW and DD go one way and DS and I go another (dance competition and a soccer game in different towns). So, we're texting back and forth about the soccer score and DW says "wouldn't it be great if we were at Disney now?" I say "yes, and the score is 3-1 at the half." Well, both events end within 2 minutes of each other and we agree to meet in the middle for supper as a family instead of each group doing their own thing for supper. Nothing else was mentioned about Disney; we were enjoying each others company and talking about the game and dance competition. We finish supper and drive home (about 30 minutes) and I find myself in DS bedroom working on some shelves. DW comes in the room with the "sheepish grin" on her face (ya'll know this smile; it's the I've just done something smile). She proceeds to tell me that she has been pricing Disney vacations for a few days over spring break. I say "oh yeah, how much?" She tells me the cost (surprisingly low for 4 nights on property, or so I thought; we already have annual passes). Well, long story short, WE'RE THERE, APRIL 4TH THRU 8TH. Crazy stuff, but after thinking about what we had originally planned, the $$ involved was less going to Disney than our original plans, so we said what the heck.

Yeah, it's short notice and yeah, crowds will suck, and yeah, I know a TR will be expected, but geez, why pass it up??

So, everyone's pumped at our house, and that's a good thing.

That's awesome there Billyblockhead! Now you gotta update your ticker!

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Oh yeah, apparently there's a whole multi-page thread about such a topic. I read through part of it, and many of the posters in that one seemed quite holier than thou and VERY opinionated on both sides of their "argument" - very much like the bus thread was. Nasty stuff. I don't venture onto the "Families" forum very often and got sidetracked looking at that the other night when I was curious about the DMC but I got out of there pretty quick.

Sounds like we need a special Electronic version of the DIS Dads Extraction Team for times when one of us gets caught in a thread and it starts turning nasty!

 

[Disney Commando]

I contacted someone I call a true Dis friend today, to see if I would be able to pass some info to my fellow Dads that in someway will benifit everyone, she said it is OK. She has a list of tips & facts that I consider better then any book. Some might no longer exist but WDW changes stuff all the time I would say the list is about 95% true.

Anyone who wants the list please PM her name Dis Board is Dcanoli, her name is Deb, I assured her that any Dis Dads will identify themself as a Dis Dad & give there member# and will be polite and curtious, you can use my name if you want to. Please do not clog up her thread asking for the list (alot of people complian about that)

IMO this is a worthwhile ventue, I have learned much from this list and have had many memerible experiances from it.

Fellow Dads go for it! You might learn something

ALL DADS LOOK INTO THIS YOU WOULND'T BE DISSAPPOINTED

Be sure to add your email address when asking for the list.

 

[billybobblockhead]

That's awesome there Billyblockhead! Now you gotta update your ticker!

It took me a week to figure out the first one. By the time I get the 2nd, we'll already be there

 

[themouse1928]

Just got in from a week long national meeting and to tired to read all the post I missed, Just want to say Welcome to any new DADS. I'll start catching up Tom Morrow. And Yes I'm popping my first beer at 1:34 am and it's damn good.

 

[billybobblockhead]

I contacted someone I call a true Dis friend today, to see if I would be able to pass some info to my fellow Dads that in someway will benifit everyone, she said it is OK. She has a list of tips & facts that I consider better then any book. Some might no longer exist but WDW changes stuff all the time I would say the list is about 95% true.

Anyone who wants the list please PM her name Dis Board is Dcanoli, her name is Deb, I assured her that any Dis Dads will identify themself as a Dis Dad & give there member# and will be polite and curtious, you can use my name if you want to. Please do not clog up her thread asking for the list (alot of people complian about that)

IMO this is a worthwhile ventue, I have learned much from this list and have had many memerible experiances from it.

Fellow Dads go for it! You might learn something

Thanks for the heads up on this. I sent her a PM last night.

 

[Disney Commando]

Thanks for the heads up on this. I sent her a PM last night.

Be sure to Include your email address I forgot to post that, my bad I'll go fix it now.

 

[tutter99]

Guys, just a heads-up (especially you, Fed):

There's a new store open at Downtown Disney called Ridemakerz. I know, we don't care about shopping that much. Except this might be different. Think of a Build-A-Bear store...

...with cars. Oh yeah.

All Ears report on the opening

I could totally picture my sons and me draining the entire family trip budget here.

I've been to the one in Myrtle Beach 3 or 4 times. If they would allow franchises I would put everything on the line for one. It is hilarious going in there because all the kids want to do is pick out a basic car, build it, and get out so they can play with it. The dads will not let the kids leave: "let's look at the custom rims", "hey look at these blowers", "we need to put a chrome exhaust on it". The chassis are ingenious, there are little clips on them to add the accessories but certain ones have electrical contacts so for example, in the place where you would clip side rails on a truck, or side mounted exhaust on the cars you can also clip on a light bar with LEDs so it looks like there is neon under the car. For about $20 bucks you can get a remote control chassis instead of the normal rolling one.

I'm heading out to Curious George Live on Stage in a few minutes but when I get back tonight I'll post some pics of my....I mean my son's creations.

 

[Wherem I Now]

So I just took a stroll over to that "other" board, and saw that Barry's wife Bambi is now on there as a DIS Mom. And they're up to page 5. Wow, they're flying now...

My wife is thinking about joining , now that Bambi has joined and they will be meeting in Dec she is thinking of a head start, I guess it's all good, maybe they can plan some events and let us do our thing

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She has informed me that her DIS account - or at least her membership in the Moms Club - may be short lived. She's already "perturbed" at some of the comments - mostly about using leashes on kids. She's trying to be civil, but, well, you know.

A Dis Mom's thread? Sounds like trouble to me. They shoulda started a Dis Dad's Wives Club.

 

[Wherem I Now]

I contacted someone I call a true Dis friend today, to see if I would be able to pass some info to my fellow Dads that in someway will benifit everyone, she said it is OK. She has a list of tips & facts that I consider better then any book. Some might no longer exist but WDW changes stuff all the time I would say the list is about 95% true.

Anyone who wants the list please PM her name Dis Board is Dcanoli, her name is Deb, I assured her that any Dis Dads will identify themself as a Dis Dad & give there member# and will be polite and curtious, you can use my name if you want to. Please do not clog up her thread asking for the list (alot of people complian about that)

IMO this is a worthwhile ventue, I have learned much from this list and have had many memerible experiances from it.

Fellow Dads go for it! You might learn something

Be sure to include your email address, when asking for the list.

I will agree. Deb is an AWESOME Diser!

 

[Wherem I Now]

OK, Either you guys need to slow down or I need to stop working so much. It's just getting too hard to keep up with the ten or so pages a day on this thread in addition to FreezinRafiki's Trip Report, GoHerd's Trip report, DisneyDaddy-O's Trip report, Middlepat's Trip Report, Emma's Dad's Trip Report (OK, well maybe that one is not as hard to keep up with. )

Guess I better keep the food on the table though. I like to eat even more than I like to Dis. I'll just try to keep up...