DIS Dads DDC XVIII - Spring Fever!

[scott2997]

Something I know this group of Dads with daughters will appreciate.

Had the Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance this weekend (during the Georgetown game!) They played a Steven Curtis Chapman song called Cinderella. If you've never heard it before (and I hadn't), check it out. Sure to trigger your allergies...

Thanks! Now I've got that song in my head. Better go and take some Benydryl!

 

[afwdwfan]

OK, city boy. We'll take this slow.

"And this is what happens when your arm gets caught in a PTO."
The PTO (Power Take Off) is the spinny thing on the back of a tractor that sends power from the engine to whatever it is that you're working. If your arm gets caught in it - no more arm.

"And this is what happens when your stick your finger in a pinch point"
A pinch point is where two giant metal plates pinch together, typically with extreme prejudice. Your finger is in there then it pinches - no more finger.

"And this is what happens when you dive head first into corn chopper."
A corn chopper is run by a tractor's PTO (you were paying attention earlier, right?) It basically has all sorts of violet teeth and gears and blades that take 7 foot high corn stalks and makes them into itty bitty tiny pieces. If you dive head first into one - no more you.


(Of course I kid about all of this stuff, but I've seen the results of two of the three of the events I described above. Working on a farm is very dangerous business.)

Pretty good descriptions. No pictures, but I have used the phrase "it can tear your arm of" more times than I can count today. Trying not to be to overly graphic.

Morning has gone well. 6 more groups this afternoon and 11 tomorrow.

 

[ClearScreen]

Howdy gents!

I have not been around much because I've been so busy at work.

Anyway, the DIS Dads' Fantasy Baseball season is almost here. The draft is on Monday at 9:30pm EDT. So far, we only have 9 owners (down from 14 last year). If you are interested, please PM me with your E-Mail and I will invite you to join. If we do not have at least 12 teams, we will be forced to cancel the league.

Chris

 

[ClearScreen]

Bizarre(but typical) work story of the day:

My boss walks into my office around 10:30 this morning all frantic about how we have a bunch of things to go over and we have to get them done ASAP.

I say to him, "Let's do it now" because my Paralegal is in my office and we've been going over many of the things already.

He says, "I can't right now. I have to go get a haircut because my hair is getting long" and he leaves. Almost an hour and a half later, I still have not seen him.

I would actually have looked for Allan Funt(or Ashton Kutcher for you young 'uns) if this did not happen to me on a regular basis.

ClearScreen

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

 

[ClearScreen]

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

And you can have margaritas!

 

[cj9200]

HUH?

That was my thought. May have to change my affiliation from Team Barry if there is a Farm knowledge test.

Something I know this group of Dads with daughters will appreciate.

Had the Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance this weekend (during the Georgetown game!) They played a Steven Curtis Chapman song called Cinderella. If you've never heard it before (and I hadn't), check it out. Sure to trigger your allergies...

Great song especially if you know the back story. Gets me every time.

OK, city boy. We'll take this slow.

"And this is what happens when your arm gets caught in a PTO."
The PTO (Power Take Off) is the spinny thing on the back of a tractor that sends power from the engine to whatever it is that you're working. If your arm gets caught in it - no more arm.

"And this is what happens when your stick your finger in a pinch point"
A pinch point is where two giant metal plates pinch together, typically with extreme prejudice. Your finger is in there then it pinches - no more finger.

"And this is what happens when you dive head first into corn chopper."
A corn chopper is run by a tractor's PTO (you were paying attention earlier, right?) It basically has all sorts of violet teeth and gears and blades that take 7 foot high corn stalks and makes them into itty bitty tiny pieces. If you dive head first into one - no more you.

(Of course I kid about all of this stuff, but I've seen the results of two of the three of the events I described above. Working on a farm is very dangerous business.)

OK, I get it. In other words, DO NOT TOUCH! Guess I can stay with Team Barry.

Pretty good descriptions. No pictures, but I have used the phrase "it can tear your arm of" more times than I can count today. Trying not to be to overly graphic.

Morning has gone well. 6 more groups this afternoon and 11 tomorrow.

Reminds me of the Christmas Story. "You'll shoot your eye out." Good luck with the rest of the little Munchkins.

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

Just use your wit and charm to bamboozle him. Oh wait. He works with you so I assume he knows you. Plead Insanity.

Seriously, good luck.

 

[scott2997]

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

And refried beans, while deliciously tasty, are also an effective food to fling at someone who's telling you something you don't want to hear!

 

[theduck619]

Something I know this group of Dads with daughters will appreciate.

Had the Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance this weekend (during the Georgetown game!) They played a Steven Curtis Chapman song called Cinderella. If you've never heard it before (and I hadn't), check it out. Sure to trigger your allergies...

My hay fever always kicks in on that song

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

Good luck, and of course we are all counting on YOU

 

[Wherem I Now]

When work slows downgood oneI can't breathe!

Tell me about it. Two printers ago I went to Walmart to get a new color and new black cartridge. I left with a new printer because it was cheaper!

If you have to replace the black and color cartridges at the same time, it is sometimes cheaper. I struggle with this since I was raised not to waste anything, including my money.

DW bought a new HP inkjet for her business recently to print receipts and shipping labels. I tried to talk her into a laser printer, but she insisted that the inkjet was the way to go since it was cheaper. Now she goes through a black ink cartridge about every 10 days.

Something I know this group of Dads with daughters will appreciate.

Had the Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance this weekend (during the Georgetown game!) They played a Steven Curtis Chapman song called Cinderella. If you've never heard it before (and I hadn't), check it out. Sure to trigger your allergies...

I know that song well. It tends to stir up the dust on the speakers.

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

Sounds like you report to Ursula (or Tim). Eat lots of refried beans. That way if you don't like what he has to say, you can crop dust em!

 

[that's nice]

Barry grew up on a farm. Nice interest, Tim... ;-)

That's why he is so good at bull----ing.

Something I know this group of Dads with daughters will appreciate.

Had the Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance this weekend (during the Georgetown game!) They played a Steven Curtis Chapman song called Cinderella. If you've never heard it before (and I hadn't), check it out. Sure to trigger your allergies...

You didn't miss much.

Love that song. It is very touching.

OK, city boy. We'll take this slow.

"And this is what happens when your arm gets caught in a PTO."
The PTO (Power Take Off) is the spinny thing on the back of a tractor that sends power from the engine to whatever it is that you're working. If your arm gets caught in it - no more arm.

"And this is what happens when your stick your finger in a pinch point"
A pinch point is where two giant metal plates pinch together, typically with extreme prejudice. Your finger is in there then it pinches - no more finger.

"And this is what happens when you dive head first into corn chopper."
A corn chopper is run by a tractor's PTO (you were paying attention earlier, right?) It basically has all sorts of violet teeth and gears and blades that take 7 foot high corn stalks and makes them into itty bitty tiny pieces. If you dive head first into one - no more you.


(Of course I kid about all of this stuff, but I've seen the results of two of the three of the events I described above. Working on a farm is very dangerous business.)

Thanks for the breakdown. Sounds like some fun equipment!

Awesome song. Even more heartbreaking when you know the story behind it.

Thanks! Now I've got that song in my head. Better go and take some Benydryl!

Good night!

Pretty good descriptions. No pictures, but I have used the phrase "it can tear your arm of" more times than I can count today. Trying not to be to overly graphic.

Morning has gone well. 6 more groups this afternoon and 11 tomorrow.

Can you bring said machine to the school and do a demonstration outside? It might be fun throwing some water mellon into the machine and showing them what will happen to them.

Bizarre(but typical) work story of the day:

My boss walks into my office around 10:30 this morning all frantic about how we have a bunch of things to go over and we have to get them done ASAP.

I say to him, "Let's do it now" because my Paralegal is in my office and we've been going over many of the things already.

He says, "I can't right now. I have to go get a haircut because my hair is getting long" and he leaves. Almost an hour and a half later, I still have not seen him.

I would actually have looked for Allan Funt(or Ashton Kutcher for you young 'uns) if this did not happen to me on a regular basis.

ClearScreen

That is awesome!

Sounds like it is VERY important.

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

that's nice!

That was my thought. May have to change my affiliation from Team Barry if there is a Farm knowledge test.

Now your thinking!

OK, I get it. In other words, DO NOT TOUCH! Guess I can stay with Team Barry.

{facepalm}

And refried beans, while deliciously tasty, are also an effective food to fling at someone who's telling you something you don't want to hear!

Ooohh, Barry can offer to drive. Then on the ride back he can lock the windows and 'bake' for a while.

 

[Emma's Dad]

Something I know this group of Dads with daughters will appreciate.

Had the Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance this weekend (during the Georgetown game!) They played a Steven Curtis Chapman song called Cinderella. If you've never heard it before (and I hadn't), check it out. Sure to trigger your allergies...

Sounds like you had a great weekend!!
As for the song... I was asked to sing the song for a father/daughter lunch at church a few years ago. Try singing that song while your 6 year old is dancing around you and you're imagining her growing up before your very eyes.

Bizarre(but typical) work story of the day:

My boss walks into my office around 10:30 this morning all frantic about how we have a bunch of things to go over and we have to get them done ASAP.

I say to him, "Let's do it now" because my Paralegal is in my office and we've been going over many of the things already.

He says, "I can't right now. I have to go get a haircut because my hair is getting long" and he leaves. Almost an hour and a half later, I still have not seen him.

I would actually have looked for Allan Funt(or Ashton Kutcher for you young 'uns) if this did not happen to me on a regular basis.

ClearScreen

Some people's children...

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

And the Mariachi band conveniently strolls up to the table as the boss starts talking about the review... "What? I can't hear you!" Da da da da da da da da da da... da da da da da da da da da....

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Having to walk back into my office after being outside on such a lovely day was…
Ummmmmm (how to say this without swearing)… hummmmmm….



Demoralizing.
(yah, guess that word will have to do)


So…
What’s up with y’all?

Howdy gents!

I have not been around much because I've been so busy at work.

Anyway, the DIS Dads' Fantasy Baseball season is almost here. The draft is on Monday at 9:30pm EDT. So far, we only have 9 owners (down from 14 last year). If you are interested, please PM me with your E-Mail and I will invite you to join. If we do not have at least 12 teams, we will be forced to cancel the league.

Joining would be pointless given that I’m a well documented sports failure.
But I do hope you come up with 12 teams. I rather enjoy reading your weekly round up of how the action is playing out.

Tell ya’ what though. If you only have 11 folks… I’ll just take every player that no one else wants so that you can fill out the league. I know how to survive being a punching bag. I’d see those guys as kindred spirits. I have memories of “captains” coming to blows over weather or not they’d be forced to pick me as the last person on their team. In school, they had no choice. In the neighborhood, the best thing that would happen is they’d ignore the fact that I existed at all. It went down hill from there.

Annual performance review today with the boss. I get to pick the restaurant, and since it's 70° and sunny out, I'm thinking that Mexican place with the nice patio seating. If I'm going to be raked over the coals, I might as well be outside where I can enjoy it.

What is this review thing of which you speak. I’ve not had one of those in six years. I figure that once they decided that all annual adjustments to salaries and benefits would be negative amounts… the notion of even pretending to be concerned about performance of wellbeing just sort’a faded away.

Lunch would be nice though. Not gonn’a happen, but it’d be nice.

Reminds me of the Christmas Story. "You'll shoot your eye out." Good luck with the rest of the little Munchkins.

Which also took place in Indiana, so there’s precedence for the comparison.

And refried beans, while deliciously tasty, are also an effective food to fling at someone who's telling you something you don't want to hear!

Better then some of the other substances that critters bearing the name Rafiki have been known to throw at folks.

 

[theduck619]

Afternoon guys. It is torture out in the sun today. It reminds me of Disney in May

 

[AirGoofy]

Something I know this group of Dads with daughters will appreciate.

Had the Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance this weekend (during the Georgetown game!) They played a Steven Curtis Chapman song called Cinderella. If you've never heard it before (and I hadn't), check it out. Sure to trigger your allergies...

Awesome song. I downloaded the video on my phone. Initially, the dust. Now, I just realize they are not going to stop getting older, so I pray for them & teach them as much as I can and enjoy it while it lasts.

Awesome song. Even more heartbreaking when you know the story behind it.

I couldn't sing it if that had happened.

). Eat lots of refried beans. That way if you don't like what he has to say, you can crop dust em!

Only problem with that strategy is that if the review goes well and a raise is determined, the great stink out may disorient the boss from telling payroll about it.

 

[RodBelding]

Something I know this group of Dads with daughters will appreciate.

Had the Father-Daughter Girl Scout dance this weekend (during the Georgetown game!) They played a Steven Curtis Chapman song called Cinderella. If you've never heard it before (and I hadn't), check it out. Sure to trigger your allergies...

During the Georgetown game? Did your DD mind you spending the entire time on your phone checking the score?

 

[AirGoofy]

Morning gents. I'm here rather than elsewhere. Or am I?

The drama continues at work but thankfully I am out visiting county agents the next 3 days so I should avoid most of it. We haven't hit the Dean level yet, but are just one step below. If people would just do their own work and not worry about what others are doing life would be simpler and I might accomplish what I am getting paid to do.

Moving drama here. The hoarder next to me refuses to pack their office in attempt to block the move. So, they won't move me until she packs.

Good Morning Gentlemen

I was going to single quote these but opted for the multi quote.Did not want to run up my post count.People would see all my post and start to think that maybe I started having something intelligent to say.

I rarely have thought that, but thanks for the disclaimer. Now, my posts are really full of it.

Good morning guys. I get to spend the next 2 days speaking to 4th graders about farm safety. Say a prayer for me.

You can get gonorrhea from a tractor? Oh, that was a Seinfeld episode.

This kind of multi-use quote is a dying breed around here these days... Kudos!

HEY!

Well… if that’s want you really want to do. Actually, that’s the reason that a lot of folks will say that they don’t like grits. They tried it once at an IHOP (or worse); figured it was the same thing as oatmeal or cream-of-wheat and drowned ‘em in sugar and syrup. Grits ain’t “breakfast food”; they’re a side dish or a base. You wouldn’t put sugar on potatoes, or hash browns, or rice or pasta.


OK… enough about grits. I’ll let that subject go (for now ).

I like grits. Please continue.

 

[DisDadDoc]

During the Georgetown game? Did your DD mind you spending the entire time on your phone checking the score?

Several times during the dance she gave me permission to check the scores!

 

[thheaton]

Moving drama here. The hoarder next to me refuses to pack their office in attempt to block the move. So, they won't move me until she packs.

pack her in a box, or even better just leave her there like the red stapler guy in Office Space.

 

[thheaton]

2 more days of class and then spring break. Man I need it. Going to class monday - thurs. for 4 hours each day was starting to get really old.