DIS Dads DDC XV - We put the "FUN" in dysfunctional! Christopher's thread...

[Cinderella's Fella]

I know....I was hoping for a Packers - Niners Super Bowl

I'm just happy BALTIMORE LOST....

Oh...hey Randall!

Hi Scott,

 

[dvczerfs]

Oh yeah - there were some great looks tonight. I started off with the video - just your basic planning video - and there were tears streaming down a couple of the faces as they watched. The brochures, maps, discussion - oh yeah... I pretty much had them at "hello." It was awesome.

And they wanted it all - and then some. Even sold them on the new Exotic Driving Experience, that the wife wants to do even moreso than the husband. They were pretty much drooling over all kinds of stuff. But the kicker was - when they were leaving, the wife was already starting to talk about the next time... when they go back, and how they'll be keeping a list of things to do again the next year.



Ahh, thanks.




You too, thanks!




Yep, pretty much. If they're in my metro area, I'll meet with them in person. Did that every day this week regarding multiple cruises, Disney trips, a river cruise, even a safari in Africa (the real one, not the Disney-fied one down south).

I've done client meetings at restaurants for years. It's always been great - except for many of the smaller town meetings where you just never quite know what you're going to get. I prefer to go with national or regional brands for consistency of product, or at least a semblance of consistency - but many small town folk love their mom & pop stuff. So far everyone has asked me where I would like to meet, and I like that. It's the "let's meet at ..." crowd that gets me a bit leery at times.

Oh and it was pretty cool this morning too - driving home from church. I got a call from someone responding to the magnet sign on my car. Score. Set up a meeting with them after I get back from HI & CA to talk river cruising in China. Just put the signs on yesterday and today they at least got me noticed in a good way.

you got to love it. talking about trip two before trip one.

 

[DisneyFed]

An open letter....to my senior friends up north.

The left lane of I 95 in Florida is known as the Hammer Lane.

If you are going to drive less than the posted speed limit, please do so from the center, or more preferably, the right hand lanes.

The slow rolling road blocks where three of you drive 5 to 10 miles an hour under the speed limit while occupying all three lanes is getting old.

Also getting old are the dirty looks you give me when I fly up on your bumper at 80 mph and remain inches from it as I activate all my emergency lights and sirens.

Thank you.

My next letter will discuss proper acceleration speeds while pulling out into traffic. Waiting until I am less than 100 yards from you, and travelling at 55 mph, and then pulling out at a blazing 25 mph, is going to draw a negative reaction from me.

Sincerely,

Anyone who must travel I 95 on a regular basis.

 

[chillcoupons]

An open letter....to my senior friends up north.

The left lane of I 95 in Florida is known as the Hammer Lane.

If you are going to drive less than the posted speed limit, please do so from the center, or more preferably, the right hand lanes.

The slow rolling road blocks where three of you drive 5 to 10 miles an hour under the speed limit while occupying all three lanes is getting old.

Also getting old are the dirty looks you give me when I fly up on your bumper at 80 mph and remain inches from it as I activate all my emergency lights and sirens.

Thank you.



My next letter will discuss proper acceleration speeds while pulling out into traffic. Waiting until I am less than 100 yards from you, and travelling at 55 mph, and then pulling out at a blazing 25 mph, is going to draw a negative reaction from me.

Sincerely,

Anyone who must travel I 95 on a regular basis.

I second this and would like to include I-75, I-696, I-275, I-96, M-39, & M-10 in the Metro Detroit Area.

 

[wasnotafan]

I have them too. Rainy and gray here today. I'm sitting in the parking lot listening to J. Vernon McGee trying to work up the strength to go in the office and start my day

J.Vernon is always a good way to start the day. Cloudy and warm with plenty of rain and high wind gust warnings for us.

I should be out pruning in the orchard today but off to an all day meeting to develop "mission statements" and functional working groups.

 

[IamTrike]

Good morning gents

An open letter....to my senior friends up north.

The left lane of I 95 in Florida is known as the Hammer Lane.

If you are going to drive less than the posted speed limit, please do so from the center, or more preferably, the right hand lanes.

The slow rolling road blocks where three of you drive 5 to 10 miles an hour under the speed limit while occupying all three lanes is getting old.

Also getting old are the dirty looks you give me when I fly up on your bumper at 80 mph and remain inches from it as I activate all my emergency lights and sirens.

Thank you.

My next letter will discuss proper acceleration speeds while pulling out into traffic. Waiting until I am less than 100 yards from you, and travelling at 55 mph, and then pulling out at a blazing 25 mph, is going to draw a negative reaction from me.

Sincerely,

Anyone who must travel I 95 on a regular basis.

This would be more effective if you used a bigger font and printed out a copy and had it on display at many of the Cracker Barrels between 3:45 and 4:30 every afternoon.

 

[chillcoupons]

J.Vernon is always a good way to start the day. Cloudy and warm with plenty of rain and high wind gust warnings for us.

I should be out pruning in the orchard today but off to an all day meeting to develop "mission statements" and functional working groups.

Dr. McGee is one of a kind, he doesn’t pull any punches. My Grandfather was originally from South Carolina and Dr. McGee's voice reminds me of him and is very comforting. I have to stipulate that I prefer him on AM over FM. I first heard him here in the D on AM 560 The Word, while traveling in the south I have heard him on FM stations and his voice sounds different. I am glad he has other fans in the DDC.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

An open letter....to my senior friends up north.

The left lane of I 95 in Florida is known as the Hammer Lane.

If you are going to drive less than the posted speed limit, please do so from the center, or more preferably, the right hand lanes.

The slow rolling road blocks where three of you drive 5 to 10 miles an hour under the speed limit while occupying all three lanes is getting old.

Also getting old are the dirty looks you give me when I fly up on your bumper at 80 mph and remain inches from it as I activate all my emergency lights and sirens.

Thank you.

My next letter will discuss proper acceleration speeds while pulling out into traffic. Waiting until I am less than 100 yards from you, and travelling at 55 mph, and then pulling out at a blazing 25 mph, is going to draw a negative reaction from me.

Sincerely,

Anyone who must travel I 95 on a regular basis.

I don’t commute via interstate any more (and don’t miss it).
We’re only on the mind-numb-express when traveling; if I’m out in the hammer lane during those times, I ain’t driving under the limit (believe me).


What we encounter is not slower traffic, but rather an ongoing argument of just how many mph beyond the limit you need to be going before attempting to go around a line of slowpokes. So is the proper etiquette 10 to 12 over… or as some prefer 20 to 25 over… or as the few I regularly encounter feel that the correct answer is closer to 40 over?


Yah… I know you’ll catch the *$$holes sooner or later… I’m just wondering what the threshold is.

 

[stopher1]

Dr. McGee is one of a kind, he doesn’t pull any punches. My Grandfather was originally from South Carolina and Dr. McGee's voice reminds me of him and is very comforting. I have to stipulate that I prefer him on AM over FM. I first heard him here in the D on AM 560 The Word, while traveling in the south I have heard him on FM stations and his voice sounds different. I am glad he has other fans in the DDC.

Years ago, while still living in So Cal, I would listen to him on my way to the office. Always very enjoyable.

 

[stopher1]

I don’t commute via interstate any more (and don’t miss it).

Neither do I. Nor do I miss it.

 

[RodBelding]

Not going back to quote, but Paul,

!

I'd feel a little bit bad Randall, but you guys;

A:Stole Cleveland's team
B:Won a Superbowl a few years later with Cleveland's team
C: Have only been around 15 years
D: Have a star player that was involved in a murder. Seriously, has everyone forgotten the fact that he should be locked up for 30- life???

Niners fans on the other hand, I feel bad for.

I know....I was hoping for a Packers - Niners Super Bowl

I'm just happy BALTIMORE LOST....

Oh...hey Randall!

They'd have to do some serious conference re-shuffling to make that SB matchup happen...

 

[DisneyDadC]

good morning dads

 

[Turkey Lurkey]

Morning Gents.

Fitfull sleep last night as my tooth/gum related pain came back with a vengeance after leaving me along most of the afternoon. And let me tell you, getting sympathy from a pregnant woman for any pains you may have is a fruitless endeavor. Came in early to work this morning as DW had to be to work early and DD's school was cancelled, so to avoid making more treacherous trip than I needed to, I just went in to work 2 and a half hours early. (Which they were grateful for, because then I could update the website with school closings). But still my mouth bothered me.

Well, it may have been due to boredom, poor judgement due to lack of sleep, or running out of alternatives, but I decided to take matters into my own hands.

(those squeamish or eating/about to eat breakfast may want to skip ahead to the movie review)

The idea was to stop by the Quick Care clinic on the way home to hopefully get some anti biotics (which I still may do), but the pain was getting to me, and I still had 2 hours before I could take more ibuprofin. I had to so something. Well, I noticed that there was a lump under my lip where the pain was localized that was pretty squishy...fluid filled, you know? So, I did what any manly man would do, self surgery. I took a thumbtack, sterilized it with fire and water, went to the bathroom, and lanced the lump. Pus and blood issued forth out of my mouth, followed by instant relief! My face is still a little puffy and tender, but it's no longer unbearable. Just in time for my regular shift!


Okay, you can read again.


Mar Needs Moms. A perfectly acceptable animated movie. Definitely Disney schmaltzy. While a decent movie, I can see where it would have done badly in the theaters as it seems to have a bit of a problem finding a message, and seems rather derrivative. It did not keep DD's attention at all, though I think it's geared more towards older kids (and adults) The writing is pretty decent though (mad props for the Smurfberry Crunch reference) and the animation is phenomenal. It's a shame that this did so poorly, as it tanked a "Yellow Submarine" remake using the same animation technology that, while I don't think we need a YS remake, would have been good to see. Worth a rental if you can get it cheap, but I don't think it will make anyone's must have lists.


TL

 

[baseballmickey]

Good Morning,

going back to get caught up since yesterday afternoon, but wanted to share some potentially good news first.

I may have found a job!! Waiting now for a phone call to arrange specifics. Could be working as soon as tonight or tomorrow. It fits my SAHD schedule almost perfectly, as it's 6:30-10:30pm.

 

[RodBelding]

Good Morning,

going back to get caught up since yesterday afternoon, but wanted to share some potentially good news first.

I may have found a job!! Waiting now for a phone call to arrange specifics. Could be working as soon as tonight or tomorrow. It fits my SAHD schedule almost perfectly, as it's 6:30-10:30pm.

Awesome! Congrats!

 

[Turkey Lurkey]

Good Morning,

going back to get caught up since yesterday afternoon, but wanted to share some potentially good news first.

I may have found a job!! Waiting now for a phone call to arrange specifics. Could be working as soon as tonight or tomorrow. It fits my SAHD schedule almost perfectly, as it's 6:30-10:30pm.

Yaaaay! Keeping our fingers crossed for you!


TL

 

[stopher1]

I may have found a job!! Waiting now for a phone call to arrange specifics. Could be working as soon as tonight or tomorrow. It fits my SAHD schedule almost perfectly, as it's 6:30-10:30pm.

 

[chillcoupons]

Morning Gents.

Fitfull sleep last night as my tooth/gum related pain came back with a vengeance after leaving me along most of the afternoon. And let me tell you, getting sympathy from a pregnant woman for any pains you may have is a fruitless endeavor. Came in early to work this morning as DW had to be to work early and DD's school was cancelled, so to avoid making more treacherous trip than I needed to, I just went in to work 2 and a half hours early. (Which they were grateful for, because then I could update the website with school closings). But still my mouth bothered me.

Well, it may have been due to boredom, poor judgement due to lack of sleep, or running out of alternatives, but I decided to take matters into my own hands.

(those squeamish or eating/about to eat breakfast may want to skip ahead to the movie review)

The idea was to stop by the Quick Care clinic on the way home to hopefully get some anti biotics (which I still may do), but the pain was getting to me, and I still had 2 hours before I could take more ibuprofin. I had to so something. Well, I noticed that there was a lump under my lip where the pain was localized that was pretty squishy...fluid filled, you know? So, I did what any manly man would do, self surgery. I took a thumbtack, sterilized it with fire and water, went to the bathroom, and lanced the lump. Pus and blood issued forth out of my mouth, followed by instant relief! My face is still a little puffy and tender, but it's no longer unbearable. Just in time for my regular shift!


TL

Thanks TL I was sitting here thinking what a crappy day it was but now I realize I'm having a geat day.

I hope you start feeling better soon.

 

[Turkey Lurkey]

Thanks TL I was sitting here thinking what a crappy day it was but now I realize I'm having a geat day.

I hope you start feeling better soon.

Making others feel better about their lives in comparison to mine is just one of the many services I provide.


TL

 

[scott2997]

They'd have to do some serious conference re-shuffling to make that SB matchup happen...

Just tryin' to see if anyone was awake! Congratulations, you win!

It only took a page and a half for anyone to say anything. So either, there are other Dads on here that don't know what teams are in the NFC vs. the AFC, or people really don't give a crap about what I post!

I'm leaning toward the latter.