DDC XXXIV: The Original Home Of The DISDads!!!

cj9200 · Apr 22, 2015

afwdwfan said:
It ended shortly after I posted. They were apparently on a roadside trash crew and made a run for it. They got a few miles. The police actually caught them going down the mainline railroad a few hundred yards north of here.

We found out the reason our property and the railroad were the center of the search is because one of the escapees' has a grandfather who lives near here. They stopped at his house and changed clothes. He tried to talk some sense into them and when it didn't work, he called the cops and told them where they were going. Good thing they go them when they did.

We're loading a train here today and the railroad left 2 engines parked on the end of our siding close to where they were caught. I can only imagine what those 2 idiots could have done with them... word has it they were in for car theft.

The Great Train Robbery? That would have made the news. Kudos to Gramps, idiots.

Captain_Oblivious · Apr 22, 2015

cj9200 said:
In the end I really didn't have a choice. It is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do Marine research in Indonesia. Along with her grades, it pretty much assures her a chance to go to just about any Grad school for Marine ecosystems in the country. She will be doing Graduate level stuff in one of the most pristine environments in the world.

Not that I like it but she has to live her life.

You may not like it, but you're earning major Dad points. :thumbsup2

Not that I've ever figured out how to cash those in, but it's a nice thought.

afwdwfan said:
Work just got exciting. Police on property conducting a manhunt along our rail lines.

So you really aren't just growing corn, then? :confused3

afwdwfan said:
We found out the reason our property and the railroad were the center of the search is because one of the escapees' has a grandfather who lives near here. They stopped at his house and changed clothes. He tried to talk some sense into them and when it didn't work, he called the cops and told them where they were going. Good thing they go them when they did.

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall for that conversation...

Cinderella's Fella · Apr 22, 2015

cj9200 said:
Believe me this was not a snap decision. We discussed this for over three months and even though it is a long ways away, I agreed to it. She will be working with the Nature Conservancy in a self-contained compound. They are not allowed to travel other than in organized group activities. Plus the area she is in is pretty remote and safe.

She's also 21 and is using some of the money her mother left her to pay for part of it. In the end I really didn't have a choice. It is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do Marine research in Indonesia. Along with her grades, it pretty much assures her a chance to go to just about any Grad school for Marine ecosystems in the country. She will be doing Graduate level stuff in one of the most pristine environments in the world.

Not that I like it but she has to live her life.

I swear, the nerve of kids these days...

Cinderella's Fella · Apr 22, 2015

afwdwfan said:
Work just got exciting. Police on property conducting a manhunt along our rail lines. I'm torn as to whether I want to go to lunch or hang around and watch the show. Not everyday we get excitement around here.

I guess a couple of juvenile detainees escaped in the area. One of them was scheduled to get out in a couple of months. Some of the best and brightest.

I hear you Andy. We too live in a small community and it's always fun to watch the helicopters with their spotlights flying over the neighborhood.

Cinderella's Fella · Apr 22, 2015

Prayers for those in need; Praise for those deserving; Disney, Dole Whips & Bacon for All!

cj9200 · Apr 22, 2015

Cinderella's Fella said:
I hear you Andy. We too live in a small community and it's always fun to watch the helicopters with their spotlights flying over the neighborhood.

Still fun to watch in a bigger community. In Miami we are constantly entertained.

declansdad · Apr 22, 2015

cj9200 said:
Still fun to watch in a bigger community. In Miami we are constantly entertained.

And that is just the Heat and Dolphin players out for a night.

Wherem I Now · Apr 22, 2015

cj9200 said:
Believe me this was not a snap decision. We discussed this for over three months and even though it is a long ways away, I agreed to it. She will be working with the Nature Conservancy in a self-contained compound. They are not allowed to travel other than in organized group activities. Plus the area she is in is pretty remote and safe.

She's also 21 and is using some of the money her mother left her to pay for part of it. In the end I really didn't have a choice. It is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do Marine research in Indonesia. Along with her grades, it pretty much assures her a chance to go to just about any Grad school for Marine ecosystems in the country. She will be doing Graduate level stuff in one of the most pristine environments in the world.

Not that I like it but she has to live her life.

It's gotta be a tough thing to let her go to the other side of the world but what an awesome opportunity for her. Just let her know that in Indonesia, if the sign on the beach says "Beware of Monkeys. Monkeys take things." they really mean that anything you leave on the beach will belong to the monkeys about 30 seconds after you turn your back.

afwdwfan said:
We're loading a train here today and the railroad left 2 engines parked on the end of our siding close to where they were caught. I can only imagine what those 2 idiots could have done with them... word has it they were in for car theft.

The Fast and the Furious - Railroad Runners?

brettcw23 · Apr 22, 2015

cj9200 said:
Believe me this was not a snap decision. We discussed this for over three months and even though it is a long ways away, I agreed to it. She will be working with the Nature Conservancy in a self-contained compound. They are not allowed to travel other than in organized group activities. Plus the area she is in is pretty remote and safe.

She's also 21 and is using some of the money her mother left her to pay for part of it. In the end I really didn't have a choice. It is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do Marine research in Indonesia. Along with her grades, it pretty much assures her a chance to go to just about any Grad school for Marine ecosystems in the country. She will be doing Graduate level stuff in one of the most pristine environments in the world.

Not that I like it but she has to live her life.

I have to tell ya, my niece did some seriously international gigs as part of her chemical engineering studies at Case Western and it was a great life experience and catalyst for job offers. Worrying is normal but it'll be fine. I've never met your daughter but she seems to have a good head on her shoulders. I am 40 and I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up. At 21 she seems to understand the future in front of her. She will undoubtedly make you proud.

brettcw23 · Apr 22, 2015

Wherem I Now said:
Just let her know that in Indonesia, if the sign on the beach says "Beware of Monkeys. Monkeys take things." they really mean that anything you leave on the beach will belong to the monkeys about 30 seconds after you turn your back.

This just jogged my memory. 100% true. My cousin was in Indonesia as part of the "Doctors without borders" program. I remember him telling me this past February about a monkey "breaking" into his room and taking stuff.

AirGoofy · Apr 23, 2015

Survived tennis last night. Played ok but hurting when I got home. I need to install a hot tub in my living room.

Captain_Oblivious said:
You may not like it, but you're earning major Dad points.

Not that I've ever figured out how to cash those in, but it's a nice thought.
...

We get points? When did that happen?

cj9200 said:
Still fun to watch in a bigger community. In Miami we are constantly entertained.

One if the nice things about living in my small town - no crime. Our local news plays newscasts from other towns.

declansdad said:
And that is just the Heat and Dolphin players out for a night.

brettcw23 said:
I have to tell ya, my niece did some seriously international gigs as part of her chemical engineering studies at Case Western and it was a great life experience and catalyst for job offers. Worrying is normal but it'll be fine. I've never met your daughter but she seems to have a good head on her shoulders. I am 40 and I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up. At 21 she seems to understand the future in front of her. She will undoubtedly make you proud.

After 40, I finally figured out my dream career. Now, I don't have the energy or effort to carry it out. Youth is wasted on the young. :crazy2:

Captain_Oblivious · Apr 23, 2015

AirGoofy said:
We get points? When did that happen?

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Cinderella's Fella · Apr 23, 2015

Wife has been keeping track of my points for years... :lmao:

Cinderella's Fella · Apr 24, 2015

Looks like a Bright and Beautiful Friday here today. Current temperature in my little part of the world is 37 F.

declansdad · Apr 24, 2015

Cinderella's Fella said:
Looks like a Bright and Beautiful Friday here today. Current temperature in my little part of the world is 37 F.

Cloudy and dreary here today but the temperature is about the same.

TXHauntedMansionFan · Apr 24, 2015

Morning everyone - 70 degrees here already and rained all night with more storms expected this afternoon. 80+ humidity right now too..

AirGoofy · Apr 24, 2015

Busy day here. Tennis at noon for me, swim practice for older dd, and soccer game for younger dd. Temps in low 60s and sunny.

Captain_Oblivious said:

But at least someone got to win on that show every time.

cj9200 · Apr 24, 2015

declansdad said:
And that is just the Heat and Dolphin players out for a night.

It is actually a home field advantage. At least a few times a year players from opposing teams do something stupid on South Beach.

brettcw23 said:
This just jogged my memory. 100% true. My cousin was in Indonesia as part of the "Doctors without borders" program. I remember him telling me this past February about a monkey "breaking" into his room and taking stuff.

Will warn her about the monkeys.

Cinderella's Fella said:
Looks like a Bright and Beautiful Friday here today. Current temperature in my little part of the world is 37 F.

89 with afternoon storms and a billion percent humidity. This weekend, record highs which could be in the mid-90s. Actual temps does not include humidity factor. Have a feeling it is going to be a bear of a summer. Be prepared if you are heading down south.

RodBelding · Apr 24, 2015

cj9200 said:
89 with afternoon storms and a billion percent humidity. This weekend, record highs which could be in the mid-90s. Actual temps does not include humidity factor. Have a feeling it is going to be a bear of a summer. Be prepared if you are heading down south.

Looks like I'm going to need to get some AC for my tent (the one I plan on pitching on your lawn). You have the electrical capacity to handle that??? If not, please get it up to speed by June 1. Thanks in advance.

declansdad · Apr 25, 2015

Morning Gents.

It's a rainy day up here but that's ok, not much on the go today. Actually got to sleep in, haven't done that in a long time. DW has drama practice all day and DS has a soccer practice this afternoon. All in all I think this will be a relaxing day.

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