DIS Dads DDC XIII - Zerphonics spoken here!

[declansdad]

I don't often say this, in fact I don't think I have ever said it - WAY TO GO REDSKINS!!!!!

 

[Wherem I Now]

I don't often say this, in fact I don't think I have ever said it - WAY TO GO REDSKINS!!!!!

I'm torn on this win. I've been a Redskins fan for about 29 years, and it was great to see them get a win today, but anything that doesn't help them in the standings (or the draft) but does help Dallas just doesn't seem right.

 

[theduck619]

Good morning guys

 

[tokyodisneydad]

Wally, this clearly comes through.

You are having these issues because you care... and frankly, they don't.

Step 1 - is you and DW have to be on the same page. If DD gets mixed messages, she will always gravitate to the option that is the most enticing.

You need to set rules with consequences, and follow through on them. I would suggest start with something small, that you know she will DISobey, and then execut the consequence. This sends the message that when you say something, you mean it. It's easier to take away the car Friday night, then kick her out for good.

You have to be firm, but also fair to her needs. She is 20 and as much as she is your little girl, she is also an adult. Respect is a two way street.


D'oh... did I just take both sides. Although it may sound like I did, I assure you I didn't.

Your house - your rules
You and wife must be on the same page
But don't treat your adult offsping as children
Somewhere in the middle - the answer lives.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice. The last advice here sounded very YODA like and made me smile. Wife and I had it out last night, but were able to sit down and talk calm today. From now on I'm just going to ask for 15 minutes cool down time before I talk to either...take a quick walk to the store down the street--eat an icecream then comeback.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

‘Morning all…

I’d like to say something witty or as least mildly entertaining… but I just can’t pull it off this morning. Do any of y’all have trouble getting you mind to shutdown long enough to at least get to sleep? I gave up after a several hours and started doing a bit of house work. After a while of that I just gave up entirely and came on in to work… early… for no reason… and this place just adds to the condition.

I hate depression.

But I am beyond thankful that my son did not inherit this mess. If I had to watch the ones that I loved go though this ****, I do believe it would deprive me of what little remains of my sanity.

I think I’ll just sit back and listen to y’all talk for a bit. The conversation here almost always cheers me up.

My… but ain’t I just a bright ray of sunshine this morning?

 

[tutter99]

Spent the night playing with this video. Still needs work but is OK now. Some editing and need to put in more movies.

Our July Trip to the Keys.



Thanks Andrew for acting as Technical Advisor.

Great video!
I might actually get down there this spring for a manatee trip

Another fun fact about Loblaw's: They just opened a new Loblaw's inside the old home of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Maple Leaf Gardens Loblaw's

Did they ever go through with the plans to make condos above the store?

 

[DisDadDoc]

I think I’ll just sit back and listen to y’all talk for a bit. The conversation here almost always cheers me up.

My… but ain’t I just a bright ray of sunshine this morning?

No need to be!

A little early to make a run for the end (and our content gets a little dicey) but I'll try to bring a smile...

Great video!
I might actually get down there this spring for a manatee trip

Glad to have you back on the boards, Randy!

 

[wasnotafan]

‘Morning all…
I think I’ll just sit back and listen to y’all talk for a bit. The conversation here almost always cheers me up.
My… but ain’t I just a bright ray of sunshine this morning?

Hang in there Rob. Sounds like you are well aware of your situation and how to try to manage it best. We are here for you.

 

[theduck619]

‘Morning all…

I’d like to say something witty or as least mildly entertaining… but I just can’t pull it off this morning. Do any of y’all have trouble getting you mind to shutdown long enough to at least get to sleep? I gave up after a several hours and started doing a bit of house work. After a while of that I just gave up entirely and came on in to work… early… for no reason… and this place just adds to the condition.

I hate depression.

But I am beyond thankful that my son did not inherit this mess. If I had to watch the ones that I loved go though this ****, I do believe it would deprive me of what little remains of my sanity.

I think I’ll just sit back and listen to y’all talk for a bit. The conversation here almost always cheers me up.

My… but ain’t I just a bright ray of sunshine this morning?

It's a Monday and never a need to apologize in here.

 

[wasnotafan]

Going to be a sprint for me to try to wrap things up so I can get up and see the kids and SWMBO.

I will be taking a sabbatical from the board until after the holidays but wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and safe travels to all. Thanks for being there guys.

Oh yeah, ....

 

[middlepat]

Dateline: July 4, 2005.

Location: Chicago Suburbs

Headline: Middlepat Joins the Disboard Community

Wow, I can't believe that its been 2,359 days since I first joined the Dis. Given that this is my 1,000th post, apparently I don't have a whole lot to say for myself.

What I would like to say is thank you. Thank you to this special group of men who have given me more that I can ever give back. You've provided a place to come for support, a place to share joys, and a place to just be. I've been fortunate to meet a few of you in person and I hope that I have only begun to scratch the surface in meeting more of you as I've enjoyed everyone of the DisDad meets I've had. (Even including the 2 hour wait for pizza at Lou's)

This is a very special group and even in ouf hour of conflict, I have been impressed with the way all members have moved on without grudge.

A few things that I have taken away from this group that will always stay with me are the following:

1) Open and respectful exchange of ideas: I don't recall if this was last year or the year prior (and I'm too lazy to look it up) but the discussion about everyone's views on Santa Claus really opened my eyes to the way people can discuss different beliefs without getting nasty. When the topic was first raised I recall thinking, "Here we go" as we head down the path of such topics of strollers, bus riding and school skipping, but everyone involved in the discussion stayed on topic and was very respectful of varying ideologies.

2) Dad is an honored Title: As many of us here talk about trials and tribulations with raising our kids, I can't help but parallel to real life where rarely I find groups of men willing to get into the daily grind of working through family issues they way this group does. Thank you all for this and the support that you all lend to this honored position in life. It is with great pleasure that I can count myself among those called DisDads.

3) Language: This group has also taught me about the various uses of language and the creative ways that we can use our words. Up until a few years ago, I would have thought peanut butter was a spread put on bread, Beverly was a woman's (and soft drink's) name and Nemesis meant motral enemy. As we all know now, Nemesis = good friend, Peanut Butter & Beverly = razafrazzin gobblety-gook. Oh, and this may or may not be a thumb. (I thought about trying to say something about Zerphonics, but I couldn't do it justice)

So if you're still reading this (I'm guessing not) Thanks to each of you for being part of this great group of Dads and for everyone's contribution to the whole. This group is truly the textbook definition of the whole being greater than the parts.

And without further ado, I will complete my 1,000th post with the following:

If you ever need to improve a food, add either bacon, cheese or chocolate and if you're from Wisconsin and you ever find yourself in a shop with a bacon-cheese-chocolate fudge know that you have found nirvana.

Now pull my finger.

 

[AirGoofy]

I will be taking a sabbatical from the board until after the holidays but wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and safe travels to all. Thanks for being there guys.

And the same to you and your family as well. I have started my holiday leave time and don't go back to work until Jan 4.

What? Where? Point!

 

[BigTex71]

Good morning, all.

Had a great weekend (even though I didn't play MW3 at all this weekend.) Saturday was filled with family fun and my nephew's 2nd birthday party. Lots of good, quality family time.

Sunday afternoon, DW met her parents in Terrell, Texas (an hour and a half drive) to drop the kids off to go have quality time with their grandparents this week. They are out of school this week, but DW and I are working - so her parents offered to have them come to their place for the week to have some fun. So we have the house all to ourselves to finish wrapping presents and stuff for Christmas. My in-laws will bring the kids back Friday and they will stay through Monday or Tuesday. I actually get along very well with my in-laws, so it's a GOOD thing.

While DW was doing that, I went to my mom's place (where we are storing Santa gifts) and I did the "some assembly required" on the Power Wheels Barbie Jammin' Jeep. Wow, that took about 2 hours - and I am normally good at putting stuff together. But it is all done now - thank goodness I didn't wait until Christmas Eve to do it... I would have been up all night.

Last night I took DW to the gas station for our Anniversary dinner. Our 3rd year in a row to eat there. It's not just ANY gas station - it is a 5-star dining establishment that happens to be in a gas station. Here is the website. It was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives a few years ago (in fact, the crew was in the DFW area last week and had to stop in to eat there while they were in town.) Also, the Bread Pudding has been featured by Paula Deen. So it is a neat (and delicious) place to celebrate our Anniversary - we have started a tradition with it.

Afterwards, we picked up the movie Crazy Stupid Love to watch. Pretty good chick flick - worth a watch. A couple parts had us ROTFL.

We exchanged Anniversary/Christmas gifts. I got her an Android-based tablet (ASUS Transformer with keyboard dock) and she got me some new headphones I have been wanting (Sennheiser HD280 Pro). We both loved our gifts - something that doesn't always seem to happen.

And I didn't even spend any time with my crack, I mean MW3, addiction. (But I have a feeling I migt get some game time in a few nights this week.)

 

[afwdwfan]

I don't even know where to start and if I go downstairs I'm going to lose my temper.

Thanks for listening.

Hey, that's what we're here for. I'm sorry I really don't have any advice, but that has got to be an awful situation to be caught in. I know I lived with my parents for a couple of years after I graduated from school, and it was definitely their house, their rules. Hopefully you and your DW can work together and come up with a peaceful solution.

From now on I'm just going to ask for 15 minutes cool down time before I talk to either...take a quick walk to the store down the street--eat an icecream then comeback.

Excellent idea. Ice cream always helps.

Do any of y’all have trouble getting you mind to shutdown long enough to at least get to sleep?

Especially this time of year... playing the tax game before Dec 31. Nothing but numbers running through my head 24/7.

I will be taking a sabbatical from the board until after the holidays but wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and safe travels to all. Thanks for being there guys.

Merry Christmas! Enjoy your family time.

Dateline: July 4, 2005.

Location: Chicago Suburbs

Headline: Middlepat Joins the Disboard Community

Wow, I can't believe that its been 2,359 days since I first joined the Dis. Given that this is my 1,000th post, apparently I don't have a whole lot to say for myself.

Congrats on the milestone! You need to start posting more though.

We both loved our gifts - something that doesn't always seem to happen.

You mean she loved it even though you didn't get her that vacuum cleaner she wanted???

 

[theduck619]

Dateline: July 4, 2005.

Location: Chicago Suburbs

Headline: Middlepat Joins the Disboard Community

Wow, I can't believe that its been 2,359 days since I first joined the Dis. Given that this is my 1,000th post, apparently I don't have a whole lot to say for myself.

What I would like to say is thank you. Thank you to this special group of men who have given me more that I can ever give back. You've provided a place to come for support, a place to share joys, and a place to just be. I've been fortunate to meet a few of you in person and I hope that I have only begun to scratch the surface in meeting more of you as I've enjoyed everyone of the DisDad meets I've had. (Even including the 2 hour wait for pizza at Lou's)

This is a very special group and even in ouf hour of conflict, I have been impressed with the way all members have moved on without grudge.

A few things that I have taken away from this group that will always stay with me are the following:

1) Open and respectful exchange of ideas: I don't recall if this was last year or the year prior (and I'm too lazy to look it up) but the discussion about everyone's views on Santa Claus really opened my eyes to the way people can discuss different beliefs without getting nasty. When the topic was first raised I recall thinking, "Here we go" as we head down the path of such topics of strollers, bus riding and school skipping, but everyone involved in the discussion stayed on topic and was very respectful of varying ideologies.

2) Dad is an honored Title: As many of us here talk about trials and tribulations with raising our kids, I can't help but parallel to real life where rarely I find groups of men willing to get into the daily grind of working through family issues they way this group does. Thank you all for this and the support that you all lend to this honored position in life. It is with great pleasure that I can count myself among those called DisDads.

3) Language: This group has also taught me about the various uses of language and the creative ways that we can use our words. Up until a few years ago, I would have thought peanut butter was a spread put on bread, Beverly was a woman's (and soft drink's) name and Nemesis meant motral enemy. As we all know now, Nemesis = good friend, Peanut Butter & Beverly = razafrazzin gobblety-gook. Oh, and this may or may not be a thumb. (I thought about trying to say something about Zerphonics, but I couldn't do it justice)

So if you're still reading this (I'm guessing not) Thanks to each of you for being part of this great group of Dads and for everyone's contribution to the whole. This group is truly the textbook definition of the whole being greater than the parts.

And without further ado, I will complete my 1,000th post with the following:

If you ever need to improve a food, add either bacon, cheese or chocolate and if you're from Wisconsin and you ever find yourself in a shop with a bacon-cheese-chocolate fudge know that you have found nirvana.

Now pull my finger.

Bravo on the speech

No way am I fullfilling your request on pulling anything

Going to be a sprint for me to try to wrap things up so I can get up and see the kids and SWMBO.

I will be taking a sabbatical from the board until after the holidays but wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and safe travels to all. Thanks for being there guys.

Oh yeah, ....

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice. The last advice here sounded very YODA like and made me smile. Wife and I had it out last night, but were able to sit down and talk calm today. From now on I'm just going to ask for 15 minutes cool down time before I talk to either...take a quick walk to the store down the street--eat an icecream then comeback.

Sorry you're in such a tough spot. I liked Randall's advice a lot. Honest and open communication is great, and it's hard to take the humble approach, but it usually works best...hope it works out for the better soon.

I’d like to say something witty or as least mildly entertaining… but I just can’t pull it off this morning. Do any of y’all have trouble getting you mind to shutdown long enough to at least get to sleep? I gave up after a several hours and started doing a bit of house work. After a while of that I just gave up entirely and came on in to work… early… for no reason… and this place just adds to the condition.

I hate depression.

Sorry, Rob. I had a similar night last night--tossing and turning over a certain issue...I think I got maybe 3.5 hours of sleep. You're not alone.

That being said, I will go back to the well and offer this up again to combat depression:

http://www.devastatingexplosions.com/

I will be taking a sabbatical from the board until after the holidays but wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and safe travels to all. Thanks for being there guys.

And the same to you! Hope you have a great time with your family.

Wow, I can't believe that its been 2,359 days since I first joined the Dis. Given that this is my 1,000th post, apparently I don't have a whole lot to say for myself.

Awesome post, Brian. Maybe Andy is right, and you should post more often.

I've been fortunate to meet a few of you in person and I hope that I have only begun to scratch the surface in meeting more of you as I've enjoyed everyone of the DisDad meets I've had. (Even including the 2 hour wait for pizza at Lou's)

I still owe you a joy-buzzer handshake for that...

Anyway, great thoughts. Love this group, and even as your nemesis, I'm glad you're here. You'll have to settle for me pulling your finger in spirit.

Last night I took DW to the gas station for our Anniversary dinner. Our 3rd year in a row to eat there. It's not just ANY gas station - it is a 5-star dining establishment that happens to be in a gas station. Here is the website. It was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives a few years ago (in fact, the crew was in the DFW area last week and had to stop in to eat there while they were in town.)

Happy anniversary John! That place sounds awesome. Will definitely have to try it if I'm ever in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

 

[IamTrike]

While DW was doing that, I went to my mom's place (where we are storing Santa gifts) and I did the "some assembly required" on the Power Wheels Barbie Jammin' Jeep. Wow, that took about 2 hours - and I am normally good at putting stuff together. But it is all done now - thank goodness I didn't wait until Christmas Eve to do it... I would have been up all night.

Last night I took DW to the gas station for our Anniversary dinner. Our 3rd year in a row to eat there. It's not just ANY gas station - it is a 5-star dining establishment that happens to be in a gas station.

I hope you got battery charging on the power wheels.

The gas station dinner sounds like an awesome tradition.

 

[baseballmickey]

Good Morning!! Feels like FOREVER since I've been on the boards, but it's really only been about 4 days.

Hope everyone had a good weekend. I will try and go back and catch up to what's been going on while I've been busy. DS has started a crash course in science. He's given up trying to crawl and is now pulling himself up to a standing position using anything he can get his hands on. So he's been learning all about gravity, as well as the density and mass of objects around him.

It's definitely keeping me on my toes.

 

[middlepat]

Congrats on the milestone! You need to start posting more though.

Thanks. Maybe I should quite multi-quoting and increase my post count that way.

Bravo on the speech

No way am I fullfilling your request on pulling anything

Thanks Dave, I'll leave the finger pulling to my nemesis.....

Awesome post, Brian. Maybe Andy is right, and you should post more often.



I still owe you a joy-buzzer handshake for that...

Anyway, great thoughts. Love this group, and even as your nemesis, I'm glad you're here. You'll have to settle for me pulling your finger in spirit.

Thanks for the comments Mark. As I think back to our wait, in hind sight it didn't feel that long, I think the fact that the kids all got along so well helped. That and my rose-colored memory.

Consider my finger pulled by your spirit....

Good morning, all.
Last night I took DW to the gas station for our Anniversary dinner. Our 3rd year in a row to eat there. It's not just ANY gas station - it is a 5-star dining establishment that happens to be in a gas station. Here is the website. It was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives a few years ago (in fact, the crew was in the DFW area last week and had to stop in to eat there while they were in town.) Also, the Bread Pudding has been featured by Paula Deen. So it is a neat (and delicious) place to celebrate our Anniversary - we have started a tradition with it.

Very cool tradition, so long as they don't change their offering to a "typical" gas station menu.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Thanks for the comments guys. Just reading along here helps a great deal with adjusting my perspective. Now with that being said… I think I’ll take my last half-day of vacation, pick up my DW, and go get a little bit of lunch. Who knows, I may even go out and look at a few used cars afterward.

I wish you all well, and I’ll check beck in later on.

Thanks again.