DIS Dads DDC XXV: It’s a Special Holiday Episode of the DISDad’s Club

[declansdad]

Do you celebrate with penguin races and polar bear rides?

Nope, beer and usually hot turkey sandwiches.
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In some places, shopping

 

[mm1971]

Nope, beer and usually hot turkey sandwiches.
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In some places, shopping

I'm on my way! Have a great Boxing Day.

 

[declansdad]

I'm on my way! Have a great Boxing Day.

We'll leave the light on for you.

 

[Disney Commando]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Boxing Day a code name for the day they teach Penguins the hand to hand combat boxing

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

i hope everyone had a nice christmas. looong story, my oldest brother has been going through some ruff times with my sister-in-law. she herself has been having some ruff times of her own. well, last night she decided she no longer wanted to be married any longer. they have no children, they are both 60ish and have been married for 20 years. my brother is heart broken but maybe a bit relieved. the saddest part, he spent christmas today in a hotel by himself. we (his other brothers and sister) all live here in pa with in a few minutes of each other and he lives in north carolina.
knowing my brother spent christmas alone kills me......
hes fine..... he has a few things to take care of and then hes heading home (here in pa) where he belongs!!!!
is it jan 1st 2013 yet???????

Very tough situation....often DW's father is in the same boat, especially this time of year/ Special prayers to him. At least things can get better.

Another day off and the day we Canadians we to watch the first game of the World Junior Hockey Championship.

Not sure how it started, probably a hold over from our days as a British colony.

Yeah...it is a British thing, I thought having to do with the giving of gifts/rewarding servants and the like, but think I've read multiple reasons for the day.

Boxing Day is also the Canadian version of Black Friday, when all the mega-deals happen.

I see it as a day off to relax after all the rush right at Christmas. We are closed, DW doesn't have to work, and the plan is to just chill out here at home. Don't think we will go anywhere, there is nothing we need, although there are a few things we need to pick up before we go to Sarnia Friday, and tomorrow is the only day we have free.

 

[declansdad]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Boxing Day a code name for the day they teach Penguins the hand to hand combat boxing

Nope, they get the day off too.

 

[Disney Commando]

Yeah...it is a British thing, I thought having to do with the giving of gifts/rewarding servants and the like, but think I've read multiple reasons for the day.

Boxing Day is also the Canadian version of Black Friday, when all the mega-deals happen.

I see it as a day off to relax after all the rush right at Christmas. We are closed, DW doesn't have to work, and the plan is to just chill out here at home. Don't think we will go anywhere, there is nothing we need, although there are a few things we need to pick up before we go to Sarnia Friday, and tomorrow is the only day we have free.

Is that also a paid Holiday

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Is that also a paid Holiday

Yep, considered a Stat Holiday for government employees

 

[RodBelding]

Merry Christmas Paul!

Merry Christmas everyone. The kid is still asleep so no presents opened yet. Hope everyone has a great day.

Merry Christmas Guys

Round one at home complete, about to head to the in-laws for round two and then back home for some seafood chowder. The big meal is tomorrow this year.

Merry Christmas to everyone and your families! Everyone have a great day.

look what i got from tammy for christmas!!!

i forget the artist name off the top of my head. ohhhhh you see there statues all over wdw. old age!

Merry Christmas David, CJ, Darcy, Jim & Dave!!!! Hope you guys enjoyed the day!

 

[RodBelding]

i hope everyone had a nice christmas. looong story, my oldest brother has been going through some ruff times with my sister-in-law. she herself has been having some ruff times of her own. well, last night she decided she no longer wanted to be married any longer. they have no children, they are both 60ish and have been married for 20 years. my brother is heart broken but maybe a bit relieved. the saddest part, he spent christmas today in a hotel by himself. we (his other brothers and sister) all live here in pa with in a few minutes of each other and he lives in north carolina.
knowing my brother spent christmas alone kills me......
hes fine..... he has a few things to take care of and then hes heading home (here in pa) where he belongs!!!!
is it jan 1st 2013 yet???????

Dave, sorry to hear about your brother. As tough as that situation is, he's lucky to have family like you. Glad he's coming home.

 

[mm1971]

Good Night All! Work tomorrow and then a couple more days off along with Disney on Ice and a hoop tourney.

 

[twokids0204]

Presents opened, monkey bread eaten and will start cooking soon.

The Pirate Princess with some Dis Dad inspired girts.

David, tell Kim she loved the bracelet

Thanks to Barry's graphic design ability, you may see this shirt if you are watching the marathon

Totally blamed Barry for the back of the shirt.

Currently looking at old pictures. A good day so far. Hope everyone is enjoying today.

Awesome gifts...

Merry Christmas CJ and Pirate Princess

 

[twokids0204]

It has been a great day here! Last night when we got home the kids were wired up....I am a bad parent...I slipped them some benadryl so Santa could come They slept until 830 this morning....We got all the gifts unwrapped before I was called in for the first time today. left work went to MOm and Dads and then called in again...now back home for the evening and hoping that the phone does not ring anymore!!! I am truly blessed!

Merry Christmas Steve and Family...

 

[twokids0204]

look what i got from tammy for christmas!!!

i forget the artist name off the top of my head. ohhhhh you see there statues all over wdw. old age!

Merry Christmas to all Zerfs...

 

[twokids0204]

Evening Guys,

We made it through part two and three. Part two of the day at the in-laws was good, even sister-in-law was good. Of course, she did manage to leave a few price tags on some gifts.

Part three was a quite evening at home with DW's parents, aunt, and a couple of good friends. We made some finger foods and some seafood chowder and had a nice evening.

Part four is tomorrow with our Christmas dinner, being held on boxing day this year.

Hope everyone had a great day.

Merry Christmas Darcy and family.

 

[twokids0204]

What is Boxing Day? I never understood that one?

Day after Christmas... it got it's name from the way back, when people would take down there decorations, and put them in boxes 'til next year... Also some say it's when you would box up all the gifts you didn't like and return them to the stores.

Now a days it's just bargain shopping.... like your Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

 

[twokids0204]

i hope everyone had a nice christmas. looong story, my oldest brother has been going through some ruff times with my sister-in-law. she herself has been having some ruff times of her own. well, last night she decided she no longer wanted to be married any longer. they have no children, they are both 60ish and have been married for 20 years. my brother is heart broken but maybe a bit relieved. the saddest part, he spent christmas today in a hotel by himself. we (his other brothers and sister) all live here in pa with in a few minutes of each other and he lives in north carolina.
knowing my brother spent christmas alone kills me......
hes fine..... he has a few things to take care of and then hes heading home (here in pa) where he belongs!!!!
is it jan 1st 2013 yet???????

There has to be a light at the end of this rainbow...

Good luck Dave and family.

 

[twokids0204]

Good Night All! Work tomorrow and then a couple more days off along with Disney on Ice and a hoop tourney.

Merry Christmas Jim... from the land of Polar bears.

 

[theduck619]

Good morning all. We are under a blizzard warning here in the Indy area. It could be a long day of shoveling, of course it old be all for not as well.

Dave, sorry to hear about your brother. We'll pray for his safe travels home and a better 2013 for you all

 

[theduck619]

Now the forecast is calling for Thunder Snow