DIS Dads DDC XXI - Passing Time Until Our Next Trip

[BigTikiDaddy]

I think a smart person on this thread recommended having the insurance company replace it with a car as opposed to money. I'll defer to the insurance experts.

Not sure if they'd replace the car. Right now we're waiting on all the different assesments before we get an answer, so it's the waiting game till then. The insurance is technically umbrella'd under my dad, so he is getting set to step in if needed. He can be quite the challenge when riled up. I just want to know one way or the other what's with the car. I can't stand the Nitro she's got as a rental, it's a box on wheels. This is all new to me.

Morning, all!

Quick story to spark discussion. So I was vacationing last week with some of my oldest friends. Folks from college that I've literally known for 25 years and their kids (DW and I went to college together and although we had overlapping friends, never dated until years after college, she was a year ahead of me in school).

My wife spent some time talking to one of my buddies wife who confided that they haven't slept in the same bed in years. He falls asleep on the couch working and stays there all night. (Being a guy, I would have never had this detailed a discussion with the husband...) I was horrified at this and couldn't imagine not having a husband and wife sleep in the same bed, but DW thinks that this probably happens in a lot of marraiges (husband snoring, people wanting their space, etc) and does not mean that their marraige in danger.

What do you guys think? How often does this happen? And can sleeping separately be a normal and acceptable part of a good/healthy marraige?

I dunno, I can't fathom doing that on a nightly basis. I've gone to the couch if I can't sleep and restless, or my cough becomes prolonged. Even if we squabble, we still share a bed.

What do you mean, Chris? DW and I have separate twin sized beds, just like Lucy and Desi did.

Yeah, but even the Munsters shared a bed.....

Hello men! It's been quite a while since I checked in here. This week has been a blur with everything that's been going on. Moved into a new-to-me office space on Thursday and I'm just now getting settles in. Didn't even have a network connection Friday and Monday. Not only did I change locations, but they want me to start doing different stuff. Now the learning curve kicks in.

After a little drama and over a week of waiting I finally have the new-to-me Cadillac registered and plates on it. Looking forward to driving it on the road daily soon. Here's my new ride:

Guess it's time to go back through 20 pages and catch up

Sweet. Dad always wanted a Caddy.

 

[DisneyFed]

Just curious, how many bodies fit in that trunk? (Fed, is that a spec you guys track?)

No comment.

 

[10dedfish]

Hey Fed,

Looks like December time frame before I get back to your neck of the woods. Im hoping it will shift to the left, but you never know.

Matt

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

You guys are all being too reasonable! I expected some fireworks!

Oh, well, I'll bring up something more controversial next time...maybe double booking dining reservations? Or whether DVC is worthwhile?

Just start a political argument on facebook. That'll do the trick.

 

[DisneyFed]

Congrats on getting settled into the new office and the nice new ride.

Just curious, how many bodies fit in that trunk? (Fed, is that a spec you guys track?)

No comment.

Hey Fed,

Looks like December time frame before I get back to your neck of the woods. Im hoping it will shift to the left, but you never know.

Matt

Lemme know

 

[Twin Dad]

Hello men! It's been quite a while since I checked in here. This week has been a blur with everything that's been going on. Moved into a new-to-me office space on Thursday and I'm just now getting settles in. Didn't even have a network connection Friday and Monday. Not only did I change locations, but they want me to start doing different stuff. Now the learning curve kicks in.

After a little drama and over a week of waiting I finally have the new-to-me Cadillac registered and plates on it. Looking forward to driving it on the road daily soon. Here's my new ride:

Guess it's time to go back through 20 pages and catch up

Nice ride

 

[wasnotafan]

You guys are all being too reasonable! I expected some fireworks!

Oh, well, I'll bring up something more controversial next time...maybe double booking dining reservations? Or whether DVC is worthwhile?

When is a DisDad ever unreasonable? Unless bacon theft is involved of course. A lot of this is just based on cultural norms. When I lived in The Philippines everyone slept in the same room on mats on the floor. The fact that most houses only had one or two rooms may have had something to do with it though.

Hey Dads!!

I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!...

Welcome back

Hello men! ...

Best wishes with the new responsibilities and nice car!

Two days to go!!!

Just start a political argument on facebook. That'll do the trick.

Or discuss talking kids out of school for Disney, reusing resort mugs, homeschooling, etc.

 

[RodBelding]

Oh, well, I'll bring up something more controversial next time...maybe double booking dining reservations? Or whether DVC is worthwhile?

Well, if DW tried to argue that DVC wasn't worthwhile, we'd end up in separate beds.

 

[RodBelding]

Anyone see the new Marathon Medal yet?

It spins, with a classic picture of Mickey on one side, and a modern one on the other. Definitely a departure from the old medal.

Thoughts?

 

[DisneyFed]

Or discuss talking kids out of school for Disney, reusing resort mugs, homeschooling, etc.

Don't forget resort pool hopping

 

[theduck619]

Morning, all!

Quick story to spark discussion. So I was vacationing last week with some of my oldest friends. Folks from college that I've literally known for 25 years and their kids (DW and I went to college together and although we had overlapping friends, never dated until years after college, she was a year ahead of me in school).

My wife spent some time talking to one of my buddies wife who confided that they haven't slept in the same bed in years. He falls asleep on the couch working and stays there all night. (Being a guy, I would have never had this detailed a discussion with the husband...) I was horrified at this and couldn't imagine not having a husband and wife sleep in the same bed, but DW thinks that this probably happens in a lot of marraiges (husband snoring, people wanting their space, etc) and does not mean that their marraige in danger.

What do you guys think? How often does this happen? And can sleeping separately be a normal and acceptable part of a good/healthy marraige?

I would have a hard time with this. My persoanl feeling is that it could cause strain or speration within the marriage. Having said that I don't judge anyone else's marriage. I persoannly still enjoy sleeping in the same bed as my wife

 

[theduck619]

Anyone see the new Marathon Medal yet?

It spins, with a classic picture of Mickey on one side, and a modern one on the other. Definitely a departure from the old medal.

Thoughts?

If its a spinner then someone better ship one to FED

 

[RodBelding]

If its a spinner then someone but ship one to FED

 

[Twin Dad]

Morning, all!

Quick story to spark discussion. So I was vacationing last week with some of my oldest friends. Folks from college that I've literally known for 25 years and their kids (DW and I went to college together and although we had overlapping friends, never dated until years after college, she was a year ahead of me in school).

My wife spent some time talking to one of my buddies wife who confided that they haven't slept in the same bed in years. He falls asleep on the couch working and stays there all night. (Being a guy, I would have never had this detailed a discussion with the husband...) I was horrified at this and couldn't imagine not having a husband and wife sleep in the same bed, but DW thinks that this probably happens in a lot of marraiges (husband snoring, people wanting their space, etc) and does not mean that their marraige in danger.

Hey Chris,

We have friends who sleep seperately, mostly because thier 2 girls always seem to be sleeping with the mom and the dad ends up (smartly) sleeping elsewhere. My DW uncle and Aunt have not slept together for years due to snoring. TMI, but for some reason people like to talk about these things. Both couples seem happy and content. I guess it depends on the individuals involved.

My wife and I did the separate bedroom thing for a couple of weeks when we moved the twins. There were sharing a crib in our main floor master bedroom. When they out grew the one crib we moved them upstairs to DDs bedroom where they had separate cribs. Because they were not sleeping through the night and in case they had issues I slept upstairs in the guest bedroom for a couple of weeks. It definitely strained our relationship. Once both were sleeping through the night I came back down stairs. If I had stayed upstairs much longer we could have started having issues.

 

[baseballmickey]

Morning, all!

Quick story to spark discussion. So I was vacationing last week with some of my oldest friends. Folks from college that I've literally known for 25 years and their kids (DW and I went to college together and although we had overlapping friends, never dated until years after college, she was a year ahead of me in school).

My wife spent some time talking to one of my buddies wife who confided that they haven't slept in the same bed in years. He falls asleep on the couch working and stays there all night. (Being a guy, I would have never had this detailed a discussion with the husband...) I was horrified at this and couldn't imagine not having a husband and wife sleep in the same bed, but DW thinks that this probably happens in a lot of marraiges (husband snoring, people wanting their space, etc) and does not mean that their marraige in danger.

What do you guys think? How often does this happen? And can sleeping separately be a normal and acceptable part of a good/healthy marraige?

We just celebrated my parents' 50th wedding anniversary on this trip. My parents have not slept in the same bed for as long as I can remember. More than that, they have separate bedrooms. Despite the longevity, I do not personally hold their marriage as an example to model my own after.

That being said, in 7 years of marriage, I've slept on the couch many, many, times. Often it is just because I am up late watching tv and fall asleep there. Sometimes it is because my snoring/coughing is bothering DW. And of course, there are the occasional times I come home to find my spot in the bed has been taken by DD.

I don't think it's necessarily unhealthy to not sleep with your significant other. If you're spending all your awake time separate as well, then I think that would be a bigger indication of a problem.

 

[Emma's Dad]

Nice car, Don!

Good luck with the new job!

Thanks! And thanks... they haven't even clarified just EXACTLY what I'll be doing yet. Yay.

You are hereby banned from making any further "Spinner" comments in regard to my boat

Oh...and....

Two days to go!!!

Congrats on getting settled into the new office and the nice new ride.

Just curious, how many bodies fit in that trunk? (Fed, is that a spec you guys track?)

Ummm... which sized bodies? Prob 3 Pooh-sized... and about 10 Tim sized.

Sweet. Dad always wanted a Caddy.

The best part is... I got a great deal on this. Only $6500!

Nice ride

Thanks!

Best wishes with the new responsibilities and nice car!

Thanks!

If its a spinner then someone better ship one to FED

And I didn't even have to say it!

 

[DisneyFed]

If its a spinner then someone better ship one to FED

And I didn't even have to say it!

Yuk it up wiseguys....

Lemme know how the IRS Audit works out for you next year.

 

[Emma's Dad]

Yuk it up wiseguys....

Lemme know how the IRS Audit works out for you next year.

Uh oh... he's taking off the belts and hittings us in the wallet!

 

[theduck619]

Yuk it up wiseguys....

Lemme know how the IRS Audit works out for you next year.

Uh oh... he's taking off the belts and hittings us in the wallet!

It was all Zerf's fault

 

[DisneyFed]

It was all Zerf's fault

You could be onto something there...