DDC XXI - Passing Time Until Our Next Trip

[stopher1]

Originally Posted by Bo Duke

Just don't venture out of the disdad area talking about ebay pins. you will get beat up out there. They get a bit touchy some of them

I too am guilty of getting ebay pins. I can't tell the difference and I am sure most of the ones I traded for have a very good chance of being reproductions too. But my boys absolutely LOVED trading.

I don't venture into much of the DIS at all any more, so it's all good with me!

We've been burned a couple of times with fake pins - BUT - that's what trading is for!!!!! It was kinda funny, even, because one day when we were at Kidani the week before last, DD traded for a pin and not 2 seconds later DW wanted to look at it. She immediately turned it over and inspected it, seeing it was a fake, and convinced DD to trade it back - which the CM did gladly for her. DD then went on and found a different pin from a different CM that she wanted and was even happier.

For DD - it's mostly about the trading. She loves the art of the deal. But every so often she finds one she really wants and hangs on to it.

For DW - it's partly about the trade - mostly about collecting.

For DDs (both) it's all about collecting.

For me - I don't really care. I have a collection, but every so often I go through and eliminate ones and put them on my lanyard to be traded. The only ones that I "really" care about are special commemorative Annual Passholder ones that I know aren't readily available to the masses - especially the Disneyland AP ones. THOSE are the ones that I collect. The rest - eh, it doesn't really matter.

So we purposely buy on eBay just to trade. There's just something about getting pins for $1-3 each vs. $8-16 each. When trading, I purposely look for those pins that I've then observed in the shops - and then the ones that I've liked, I'll keep. Those that are just so-so, I'll trade to trade again later.

[ClearScreen]

Originally Posted by theduck619

For those of you who use Chase Debit cards, you can switch over to a Disney Chase Debit card at n/c and they have like four designs. you get some cool advantages with it as well

Thanks for posting this!! Just ordered the Midnight (Castle) design.

[Captain_Oblivious]

Shameless plug time!

If you're bored...


I mean really really bored...


No, crawling-up-the-walls bored...

I started my trip report.

LINK

[theduck619]

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

Shameless plug time!

If you're bored...


I mean really really bored...


No, crawling-up-the-walls bored...

I started my trip report.

LINK

Trip report??? Are they those things that never get finished

[RodBelding]

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

Shameless plug time!

If you're bored...


I mean really really bored...


No, crawling-up-the-walls bored...

I started my trip report.

LINK

Nice. My office has low ceilings, so I can only kill so much time crawling up the walls.

[twokids0204]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

Hey, I ain't a mooch. I'm just willing to not work as hard as the next person. Actually, I do my job well and efficiently but am salary on a number of hours as opposed to performance. Just picked the wrong career and it's too late to change.

If your salary doesn't change based on performance, does that suggest you don't have to perform as much?

[twokids0204]

Originally Posted by scott2997

Have you guys checked out the new Google Earth Maps?

Pretty amazing 3D detail of WDW!!!

Saw it a while ago...

You sure it's new?

[moose615]

There are so many post to quote so ill just speak in general, Thanks for all the trading advice, I didnt think about only having her bring ones she wants to trade and have the keepers at home, might take alittle to get her to understand that idea but its a really good one. Norm, Ive been wanting to change jobs for about 6 years, I dont think its ever to late, its just alittle harder when you have kids and wife and home and life lol, i figured my job would be 2 years max then i had a beautiful baby DD and for more years later still in the tractor trailer parts business when I have a degree in audio engineering.

[GoHerd1028]

Originally Posted by ClearScreen

Thanks for posting this!! Just ordered the Midnight (Castle) design.

Do the debit cards have different designs than the credit cards? Our CC is Buzz and Woody!

[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by DisneyDaddy-O

It's never too late to change, just have to plan ahead and do it.

I wish it were true. I can't stay with an exercise program, much less a new career.

Originally Posted by wasnotafan

Beautiful theory spoiled by ugly reality. I good make a change if my kids didn't mind living in a car and eating out of a dumpster, but at this stage in life it is too late to change until the kids are on their own.

Oh, that rain cloud is on today. I work so i can enjiy retirement on the beach. If I ran my own shaved ice stand on the beach right now, could I have both? Maybe. The fear is uprooting children.

Originally Posted by declansdad

An amazing tennis match just ended at the Olympics. France (Tsonga) vs Canada (Raonic) in an epic battle. Check it out if you get the chance.

Canada and epic in same sentence?

Originally Posted by DisneyDaddy-O

Definitely a very difficult decision, but it can be done. I have made some career changes and will be making another one soon. I will explain for those that are interested soon.
Just saying anything is possible. :

I'd love to hear more. I admire all who own their own business or who are entrepreneurs. I'm not sure I can retrain my thinking now. There was a great book , "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" that talked about the difference. I wish I had read it earlier.

Originally Posted by declansdad

I changed careers two years ago at the age of 45. I wonder if I was having a mid-life crisis or was I just getting tired of the other job. Hmm, I think it was changes at the other job.

I get my retirement at 47. Well, at least until the government files bankruptcy and discharges it because they used my retirement money to bail out the CEO and give him a second helping of caviar. And, most of these government pensions are for employees who make less than 40K per year, which is sickening when I hear media reports about gutting state pensions programs.

[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by stopher1

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So we purposely buy on eBay just to trade. There's just something about getting pins for $1-3 each vs. $8-16 each. When trading, I purposely look for those pins that I've then observed in the shops - and then the ones that I've liked, I'll keep. Those that are just so-so, I'll trade to trade again later.

Chris had a great idea of having them posted on a bulletin board. So, I added a bulletin board upstairs to my Disney room. My goal is to add a pin for the resort we stay in each year and a pin for each day of the trip, something new or special that happened. We have photo albums,photos on iPad, phone, etc, but it is a fun way to tell about my Disney trips thru pins.

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

Shameless plug time!

I started my trip report.

LINK

Well, that sounds exciting.

Originally Posted by twokids0204

If your salary doesn't change based on performance, does that suggest you don't have to perform as much?

Exactly. One of the reasons I only work 4 days a week this summer is that I am able to get in 5 days of work in 4. Since it worked so well, I may convince boss to let me have that schedule permanently. While the overall pay doesn't go up, the hourly rate does. I did different PRN work over the years to supplement my income and may think about that in the school year. This summer, I enjoyed spending time with my girls.

Originally Posted by moose615

There are so many post to quote so ill just speak in general, Thanks for all the trading advice, I didnt think about only having her bring ones she wants to trade and have the keepers at home, might take alittle to get her to understand that idea but its a really good one. Norm, Ive been wanting to change jobs for about 6 years, I dont think its ever to late, its just alittle harder when you have kids and wife and home and life lol, i figured my job would be 2 years max then i had a beautiful baby DD and for more years later still in the tractor trailer parts business when I have a degree in audio engineering.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I still am not convinced right now. I know it's a terrible outlook - work another 10 years in a miserable job in exchange for monthly retirement pay - but it's all I have. I know I will pick up another job then. This plan all hinges on me not winning the lottery.

Originally Posted by GoHerd1028

Do the debit cards have different designs than the credit cards? Our CC is Buzz and Woody!

I have the red CC with stars. My mortgage is with Republic Bank and could not justify moving anything over to Chase for debit card.

[wasnotafan]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

...I get my retirement at 47. Well, at least until the government files bankruptcy and discharges it because they used my retirement money to bail out the CEO and give him a second helping of caviar. And, most of these government pensions are for employees who make less than 40K per year, which is sickening when I hear media reports about gutting state pensions programs.

Retirement at 47 sounds good, but I will need to borrow the DeLorean and the flux capacitor to go back in time.

NOW GET OFF MY LAWN!!!
















All things considered I have a good life. Family is fairly healthy and what ills we have had we have been able to pay to treat so far. I've eaten today and have a roof over my head so I am doing better than much of the world. No dysentery or typhoid. Still on the green side of the sod.

Would of, could of, should of will drive you nuts but that is why I get frustrated with my kids. Trying to get them to learn from my mistakes rather than make the same ones over again.

[DisDadDoc]

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

Yeah, I hit the trifecta today: Monday, end of vacation, got passed over.

Stinks, Mark.

Originally Posted by stopher1

There can never be too many Chris/Christian/Christophers... just sayin'.

Now there CAN be too many Andys, Nathans, Brians, Norms, ... you get the point.

Just wanted to clear that up.

Originally Posted by theduck619

Hi guys. Rough day, it was one of those where I almost said screw it, packed up the family, and go to central casting in Disney and beg for a job.

Disney Children's Hospital is hiring intensivists....

Originally Posted by GoHerd1028

Well, SWMBO's Mother and I had workds again this evening when I got home. She did not like how I was handling a discipline problem. I had to remind her that I was the parent and she was not. Dear Lord help me make it two more weeks when the kids go back to school and we dont need her services anymore until next summer!!

Sorry, buddy. I know this has been a painful and longstanding issue

Originally Posted by RodBelding

Any of you guys into Breaking Bad? Just started watching it on NetFlix... Worth the time?

Nope. Not yet.

Any of you guys read the Dresden files books? Was turned onto them by another dad at Scout Camp. Very good.

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

Sounds like yesterday was crappy all around. The good news is, yesterday is overwith!

Very bad day in the ICU as well yesterday. Glad to be on my side of the medical fence. Extra prayers from me last night.

Originally Posted by scott2997

And, I was run down by an 8 year old on my way into EPCOT last trip. Turns out, I had a blue puffle pin that he was needing to complete his set.

I told him to buzz off buddy!

I traded with him for a pirate mickey pin.

He was ecstatic. I made his day and he made mine seeing the look on his face!

Nice work, Scott!

Originally Posted by Chris the CPA

You are right Missy is a bright light for that community. She dedicated her swims last night to the victims.

George has been known to route for the Gators and has been seen occasionally Tebowing.

Wait, wait. You're George but your alias is Chris the CPA?

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

My kids decided they wanted to collect pins last week. So we did some pricey Christmas shopping. I think they'll be more interested in collecting than trading!

Sorry if our kids were a bad influence on that...

Originally Posted by theduck619

For those of you who use Chase Debit cards, you can switch over to a Disney Chase Debit card at n/c and they have like four designs. you get some cool advantages with it as well

OH, I just thought you were posting your credit card on FB. Thanks, by the way. We'll send you some pins from our trip we charged!

Originally Posted by Captain_Oblivious

Shameless plug time!

If you're bored...


I mean really really bored...


No, crawling-up-the-walls bored...

I started my trip report.

LINK

Oh, boy!

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

Chris had a great idea of having them posted on a bulletin board. So, I added a bulletin board upstairs to my Disney room. My goal is to add a pin for the resort we stay in each year and a pin for each day of the trip, something new or special that happened. We have photo albums,photos on iPad, phone, etc, but it is a fun way to tell about my Disney trips thru pins.

Agreed! I do this as well.

[declansdad]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

Canada and epic in same sentence?

Pretty funny for a guy from Kentucky.

[declansdad]

"Eddie, has anyone ever told you you're bad luck?"