DDC XXVII: Penguins in Paradise!

[twokids0204]

So DW gets home last night from picking up DD from theater class. She comes in the house, makes sure the kids aren't looking, slugs me in the shoulder and says "I blame you." Immediately, my mind begins racing through all of the things that she might have found out, but I can't think of any that are bad. I ask what I did, and she says my daughter is now quoting lines from the Jungle Cruise. As they pull into the driveway, my wife stops at the side door to the house and tells DD to get out. DD says "That was rude. Please get out."

I'll take "Things Madison would say" for $1800 Barry.

 

[Bo Duke]

Think I might have found another (geek) show to watch. I stumble across it while turning away from the channel that is recording. My wife is recording Clown car kids and counting. So i was scanning and found Robot Combat League.

People design fighting robots that are controlled by the makers. It isn't robot wars but it is pretty cool. It is on Syfy channel.

 

[Wherem I Now]

Looks like there are lots of new guys joining the club. Welcome!

The only marathons I participate in are those that appear on TBS!
But it certainly is nice to see so many other fellas enjoying my brand of unusual humor. Or, maybe its just humor only fellow men get.

Living with four women, I can confirm that last part. There are many, MANY times where I am the only one laughing. Fart humor is really under appreciated.

You sound like a perfect candidate to join Team Sparrow! Norm will be along later to provide the standards for the team. I have to warn you that they include the couch, television and lots of avoiding effort.

I've been practicing hard at this for years.

Hey Guys,

As this may be our last Disney trip for a few years as a complete family, I decided to go off the reservation and do something a little different. I booked Discovery Cove and the Dolphin swim on August 25th (my b-day for those that want to send gifts.). We may also do a day at SW or Aquatica since it is included with the cost of DC. Have any of you guys done the dolphin swim? We have talked about it, but DD was always too young or we just couldn't fit it into the schedule. Any suggestions on what to do t DC?

We've done Discovery Cove as well. I'll echo what CJ said and add that they really take great care of you. Meals and snacks taken care of. Plenty of things to do while you're waiting your turn to swim with the Dolphins and a very relaxed and welcoming environment.

We went when my youngest was only 9 months and thought that we would need one of my in-laws to take care of her while we were in with the Dolphins but they even provided free baby sitting service.

It is expensive and not something that we would be able to do often but worth every penny.

 

[Whaler54]

Happened to look at the Port Canaveral Cam and there appears to be a large fire off in the distance.

Wow, that scared me. We leave on the Dream on the 14th. Nothing is allowed to screw it up, I need the vacation too much. I was already trying to figure out how to hook a sail up to the Dream to get it moving.

 

[Whaler54]

Day 2 of Spring Break staycation starts with M&M waffles.

Before.

Did you really make the m&ms into hidden mickey's? Now that's dedication.

 

[Disneyferris]

Good evening guys
Well tonight was a night filled with Disney fun. We just got home after going to the Ridley Pearson book signing in Naperville il. 1 1/2 hour drive was well worth it. He shared some new info on book 7 and signed book 6 that just came out today. Talked to him for 5 minutes and he was very personable and informitave. Also made some new friends from Ohio that came in for the book signing and are Disney fans like us. We had dinner together at Lou Malnatis. All in all a really good night. Kids are wiped out and I got a Disney fix.

 

[10dedfish]

Morning guys!! Disneyferris- congrats on teh book signing and the fix!

Today is my Friday!! Headed to Pariss Island SC to watch a friends son graduate from USMC boot camp!!

Matt

 

[RodBelding]

Morning guys. Another fun day of office work!

 

[FreezinRafiki]

DW seems to have voted down the camper in CJ's front yard as a retirement location. So, I am trying to narrow down some locations.

Maybe his backyard?

Good evening guys
Well tonight was a night filled with Disney fun. We just got home after going to the Ridley Pearson book signing in Naperville il. 1 1/2 hour drive was well worth it. He shared some new info on book 7 and signed book 6 that just came out today. Talked to him for 5 minutes and he was very personable and informitave. Also made some new friends from Ohio that came in for the book signing and are Disney fans like us. We had dinner together at Lou Malnatis. All in all a really good night. Kids are wiped out and I got a Disney fix.

Very cool. But be warned about eating at Lou Malnati's with other Disney fans. It rarely turns out good. Right Brian? Mark?

 

[AirGoofy]

Survived sleepover last night. It was only one friend of youngest dd, but a lot of extra giggling. I'll still need the day to recover - maybe I can talk the family into GiJoe movie.

Did you really make the m&ms into hidden mickey's? Now that's dedication.

I would love to take credit for that, but as a proud member of team Sparrow, that would be way too much work.

They also had a dolphin named CJ and when we did the Trainer for a Day, they brought him out to meet us. If he is still there, tell him I said hello. Here he is.
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I'm surprised you led him live after making out with your daughter.

I could see a tshirt with that picture on the left, and one on the right with a fish strung up on a line, with the Dads against daughter's dating statement about killing the first one.

Still CRUD. Of the 9 other people on the grant I am writing, I have only had input from 2. Whose name should be first? People haven't given me what I need so I am going to wrap it up and will actually get this in sooner than I planned!
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The 80/20 principle. 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people. The 20% who don't do any work get 80% of the pay.

On top of that, this morning I had to clean up the mess that one of the neighborhood bears left after knocking over the trash cans last night....

I had to re-read that a few times. Bears near the house would rank a little higher in stress for me.

Think I might have found another (geek) show to watch. I stumble across it while turning away from the channel that is recording. My wife is recording Clown car kids and counting. So i was scanning and found Robot Combat League.

People design fighting robots that are controlled by the makers. It isn't robot wars but it is pretty cool. It is on Syfy channel.

I saw that. I watched for a little bit, but couldn't get into it.

Maybe his backyard?
?

That may work. I'll see if CJ can get the hookups moved to the backyard.

 

[declansdad]

Morning Guys,

We made it home late last night. We drove about 750 miles and were on the road for about 13 hours yesterday. It was nice to get home though.

Before heading out yesterday we were stopped to get gas and some guy pulled in and yelled "Go Flyers!", turned out to be this guy:

It was great to meet you yesterday Dave. This could be the first random DisDad meet at a gas station.

 

[SouthernTaz]

For our runners , it appears to be active! Marathon Weekend 2014 DVC discount info code is DVCRUNDISNEY and is $10 off per person

AP Holders Reg

 

[declansdad]

Driving or flying? Might need to look at that camper thing. CJ has a hook up ready for us in his front yard.

Flying but the front yard camp-out is intriguing.

 

[declansdad]

I was there on Wednesday 3/27.

Missed you by a day. I was there on the 28th.

 

[declansdad]

Seems counter-intuitive. If the brakes don't work, that means you get to go faster, because there is nothing to slow you down. Why bother getting them fixed?

I love it when a plan comes together.

It was just the opposite, the calipers would released heating up the rotor and turning it blue.



I haven't got all the details of the plan but apparently it involves a code we recieved for some kind of discount in July.

 

[declansdad]

I hope you fixed them before you left.

Yes, be very scared. I think you should convince her to go in late August to meet up with some dads.

Yup, there was a dealership close by and it only cost him about $800 to get them fixed.

The trip has to be in July, although we like August better. I have to be away for most of August for work.

 

[jmwest]

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Quiet around these parts today. Everyone must be out training for the marathon weekend.

Today is my daughter, Adeline's 7th birthday. DW, both grandma's, and her little sister have taken her in to the city to empty the bank accounts at the American Girl store. Too bad I had to miss that part of the day...

 

[SouthernTaz]

Happy birthday to Adeline, and the prices at the American Girl store make Disney seem cheep!!! we did the one in Atlanta a couple years back , good grief, i had no idea that doll cloths cost more than mine!

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Quiet around these parts today. Everyone must be out training for the marathon weekend.

Today is my daughter, Adeline's 7th birthday. DW, both grandma's, and her little sister have taken her in to the city to empty the bank accounts at the American Girl store. Too bad I had to miss that part of the day...

 

[mm1971]

We went there a couple of times including "Trainer for a Day" program. That took a big hit on the wallet. Last time was a few years ago. We got there at opening and stayed most of the day. Don't bring sunscreen because they provide an environmentally friendly one. You are greeted, sign in and are given a personal tour of the front of the park. They provide a wet suit and a locker to store your stuff. You get an expanded continental breakfast and are given the run of the park.

When it is time for the dolphin swim (which we did early), you meet in the designated area and are assigned a trainer and taken to a cabana with a group of about 10 people. They give you do's and don'ts. For instance, no jewelry unless it is a wedding band that won't come off. The experience is cool with a fair amount of interaction with the dolphin. Be prepared to buy the photo package they sell.

Lots of stuff to do and DD loved it. The stingrays were a big hit. You also get lunch and when it was owned by Bush, FREE BEER. Not sure if the beer is free anymore. I let the kid run around to play with the stingrays and had a few.

Attendance is limited and it isn't crowded at all. Food was a little better than OK. The animal interaction is very good. Expensive but it was worth it for us. She loved the animals and had a blast.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

They also had a dolphin named CJ and when we did the Trainer for a Day, they brought him out to meet us. If he is still there, tell him I said hello. Here he is.

Two thumbs up with a Z snap.

We've done Discovery Cove as well. I'll echo what CJ said and add that they really take great care of you. Meals and snacks taken care of. Plenty of things to do while you're waiting your turn to swim with the Dolphins and a very relaxed and welcoming environment.

We went when my youngest was only 9 months and thought that we would need one of my in-laws to take care of her while we were in with the Dolphins but they even provided free baby sitting service.

It is expensive and not something that we would be able to do often but worth every penny.

Thanks guys! Looks like it will be a lot of fun for everyone. I didn't know about the rays. The kids will love that. We have a touch tank at the local aquarium that I have to drag them from when we go. I can't imagine the reaction when they are swimming with them.

I really decided it was time as the kids are a little older and our trip as basically free so the cost wasn't a big concern this time. Airline points, Disney Visa points and non expiring tickets from a past trip. That left a pretty good sized budget for extra's. Now to get out there and work on losing all the weight gain from my knee injury.

 

[declansdad]

Happy Birthday Adeline!