DIS Dads DDC XXI - Passing Time Until Our Next Trip

[Twin Dad]

The soccer and softball leagues I have reffed weren't bad. Now, I just ref the kids soccer games mostly. Every now and then, I'll hear something stupid from a parent or coach, but I rarely pay attention to them. I never heard that line though. I would probably laugh at it.

Some of the horror stories I've heard about kids leagues have me really dreading when they ask me to coach next year. I've reffed a few games and I'd rather do that but they need coaches worse.

 

[AirGoofy]

Roatan had beautiful corals

Red does mean danger. These can hurt if you touch them

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As always, great pictures.

Rough hockey game last night. We won 8-2, but I got the heck knocked out of me. On one shift, I actually drew 6 minutes in penalties against the other team for slashing and cross-checking - all within the span of 30 seconds. The ref even commented that I got beaten up pretty good on that shift.

Of course, my wife and kids were in the stands because it was an unusually early game. Upon seeing the rough play (which was not normal because it is a no-checking league) I was gently reminded that we leave for Disney in 12 days and it would not be a good idea if I got hurt playing hockey. I have bruises all over my back and arms and my left elbow is swollen and black and blue.

We have 2 games before we leave. We are 10-5 and battling for first. I can't skip games, even for Disney.

Any Dads out there who go all "Boy in the Plastic Bubble" or "Running Scared" right before a Disney trip?

Rough night. I just do my own thing. Maybe if I hide in the bubble, someone drops a cigarette on the oxygen.

 

[ClearScreen]

One of my favourite World Showcase stops.

Good call!!

 

[ClearScreen]

The soccer and softball leagues I have reffed weren't bad. Now, I just ref the kids soccer games mostly. Every now and then, I'll hear something stupid from a parent or coach, but I rarely pay attention to them. I never heard that line though. I would probably laugh at it.

 

[AirGoofy]

Some of the horror stories I've heard about kids leagues have me really dreading when they ask me to coach next year. I've reffed a few games and I'd rather do that but they need coaches worse.

I coach dds soccer games and ref the other games, so I live on the soccer fields during the seasons. I wish I was in shape enough to play all the time.

That we will. And since I owe you a beverage of choice, it will be on me.

Since I am GM of Team Barry, I think it would be a conflict of interest to let a little girl demoralize Barry. Offered Tim to let her run in his place but he wouldn't meet the asking price of one semester at Seton Hall. She really wants that 20th Mickey medal even though they haven't shown it yet. So I think she will be running the full.

I wish her good luck. Luck also falls on both Barry and Tim with her out of the race.

Hey guys, for those of you with iPhone's and iPad's, the "My Disney Experience" app is now available. I spent some time with it and it is pretty cool. The maps are much better then some other apps. You can make dining resi's right from the app as well

I'll go check it out.

The weekend is going to be rainy and busy. Only another week-10 days before the female contingent returns to the holler and DS and I are going to be busy cleaning and disposing of things.

Yes, get rid of all the piles of junk they store around the house. Great plan.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

That's awesome, but reffing is a dangerous proposition even in the NHL.

I had a coach in high school named Pat Dapuzzo who became a linesman in the NHL for 24 years. You may remember this. His career was ended when he got hit in the face with a skate:

http://www.aolnews.com/2009/10/27/p...guish-depression-after-skate-severs-his-face/

I remember that. You'd think there'd be more skates-in-faces, but thank god there isn't. Clint Malarchuk's had to be the worst.

Has anybody seen my free time? I seem to have misplaced it. I can barely find time to read a post or two on the Dis. Too much work. Hope all is well with you guys. All is well here.

I only have the free time cause of the staycation. Kids are running me ragged though. 4 more nights.

I'd like to point out one thing I got to experience on my vacation to almost-Canada last week. On one of the days (July 22 I think) I went to the Can-Am festival in Sacket's Harbor, NY. According to the article in the paper up there, it was a festival celebrating the friendship between Canada and the US. I couldn't help but think of you guys when I read that. I know they may talk a little funny and some of their words are spelled wrong, but deep down they're good folk. Plus they gave us hockey and judging by some of the posts I just read, we like hockey too.

If it wern't for the US, we wouldn't have Disney, and I know a lot of Americans who are pretty cool. Not to mention bourbon. Speaking of, why all the Kentucky hate? I mean...bourbon!

 

[Twin Dad]

If it wern't for the US, we wouldn't have Disney, and I know a lot of Americans who are pretty cool. Not to mention bourbon. Speaking of, why all the Kentucky hate? I mean...bourbon!

Not to mention Louisville Sluggers. Now the drunken Sconnie hate is well deserved.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Been pretty bored lately. Since getting back from vacation, I only had to write one proposal for a client and that one was easy. Glad the Olympics are on to distract me. Currently watching horses prance around.

Thanks to NBC's live streams, I've been able to watch some of the "lesser sports" that they never show on primetime and everyone always complains about when we're fed our steady diet of gymnastics, swimming and the occasional women's beach volleyball (not that I'm complaining about that one). And I've come to realize - they don't show these sports for a reason.

 

[FreezinRafiki]

Not to mention Louisville Sluggers. Now the drunken Sconie hate is well deserved.

Sconnie has two "N"s. If you're going to hate us, at least spell it right.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Nothing near as good as CJ's pics....here are some from the week at the cabin. Didn't get the camera out like I used to...


Here is our Cabin...

My parent's trailer from the beach

We spent time at both the pool and the lake, I preferred the lake, always have.

More once I get photobucket working again...

 

[Twin Dad]

I coach dds soccer games and ref the other games, so I live on the soccer fields during the seasons. I wish I was in shape enough to play all the time.

Sounds like what I'll wind up doing. I've been an assistant HS coach. Next spring the twins will be doing youth soccer. Its gonna be interesting going from teenagers to 4 year olds.

 

[Goofy + 3]

Thanks to NBC's live streams, I've been able to watch some of the "lesser sports" that they never show on primetime and everyone always complains about when we're fed our steady diet of gymnastics, swimming and the occasional women's beach volleyball (not that I'm complaining about that one). And I've come to realize - they don't show these sports for a reason.

I think some of the more fast paced things are pretty exciting. Handball, table tennis and badminton are cool. Rowing? Weightlifting? No thank you. Boxing is only interesting to see how corrupt it is.

 

[Twin Dad]

Sconnie has two "N"s. If you're going to hate us, at least spell it right.

I fixed it.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Hard to tell here...but with the Lake levels down, we can get out quite far. I think it's only 6-7 ft where the dots representing me and Amelia are..

Audrey and Mom cleaning the beach

View from our cabin, seeing how close my parents are..

View from my parents. Jo's mom and step dad visited and fell in love with my parent's set up

They have a nice set up though

Lots of cribbage played

Of course, there's always OUR way..

 

[AirGoofy]

If it wern't for the US, we wouldn't have Disney, and I know a lot of Americans who are pretty cool. Not to mention bourbon. Speaking of, why all the Kentucky hate? I mean...bourbon!

KY gives us great bourbon. Why would anyone hate on us?

Not to mention Louisville Sluggers. Now the drunken Sconnie hate is well deserved.

And great baseball bats. Just don't use both at the same time.

Sconnie has two "N"s. If you're going to hate us, at least spell it right.

Way to stay on it.

Sounds like what I'll wind up doing. I've been an assistant HS coach. Next spring the twins will be doing youth soccer. Its gonna be interesting going from teenagers to 4 year olds.

Yeah, it's way different. You go from coaching formations and strategy to guide the herd. We're doing 6 v 6 at U8 and I still couldn't get many of them to play a 2-2-1. She moves up to U10 or U11 this year. She had a career high 20 goals last season and was the best player. Now, she'll be one of the younger players.

 

[AirGoofy]

Hard to tell here...but with the Lake levels down, we can get out quite far. I think it's only 6-7 ft where the dots representing me and Amelia are..

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Great lake pictures. Looks fun.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

The tiny bit of rain that fell did make a nice evening rainbow

Chill out time

Deer!

Only wildlife shots I got, we did see loads of deer, beavers, groundhogs, ducks, loons, turtles etc. No moose or bears though, even at Algonquin.

Took a day trip to Algonquin Park.

Hiked it too...all hilly lands rocks etc, to see some beaver dams and lodges, very interesting though, beaver-made lakes etc

Audrey isn't concerned...

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Last bunch before photbucket freezes again..

 

[Goofy + 3]

Hard to tell here...but with the Lake levels down, we can get out quite far. I think it's only 6-7 ft where the dots representing me and Amelia are..
Lots of cribbage played

Of course, there's always OUR way..

Your cabin looks a lot like our cottage. Same kind of low-key getaway. Instead of cribbage we spent a lot of time playing MahJong. I just learned how, but it's a lot of fun.

 

[AirGoofy]

That My Disney Experience App is great. Thanks Dave. Now, if it would just link to my reservations. Think you can get that taken care of?