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

[that's nice]

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Well stated Chris!!!! Looking forward to meeting up this weekend!!!!

 

[middlepat]

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Well stated. Thanks for joining and sharing.

Hope everyone is doing well. I've made it through the year-end from H E double hockeysticks and looking forward to a nice normal routine going forward. (HA!)

I'm extremely jealous of all the Dads going to the convention this week and doubly so since I'm headed to Miami on Thursday and CJ will be up north. He and I can't seem to both be in Miami at the same time (I think he's avoiding me). I guess I look at this as right state, wrong zip code.

Prayers for those in need, praise for those deserving, bacon for all.

 

[declansdad]

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Congrats on 1000 Chris. Great post.

 

[jmwest]

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Very well said. Although I think I have you beat in the slowest to 1,000 category. I read almost every day both here and over at the clubhouse. It just so happens that I talk to you guys in my head a lot more than I actually put the words down on pixel. That doesn't make me weird does it?

 

[AirGoofy]

So how many more until they get to you? If they keep dismissing people they may no choice but to take you, bathing and all.

Lunch break. This has to be the most confusing system ever. They start with 100. Call random 30 forward to be jurors and alternates. Once in the 30, sworn in and asked questions if you know attorneys, health problems, employed by, etc. Then, when 1 is dismissed, the random call for 1 to replace it, and the questions begin all over again to that 1 person. Then, a new question to all 30. 1 dismissed, 1 replaced, then all the questions again. Sheesh. I'm not even in alternate pool and gave to be back after lunch.

I'll lose more faith in the system if they actually let Norm on the jury and have an opinion.

I would too, until you see some of these here.

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Excellent post. Congrats on milestone.

Served on a jury once for a murder trial. After sitting for a week with my fellow jurors, I totally lost my faith in the jury system.

Already lost it. One of the jurors has what looks to be her 60 year old son sitting with her. She must be in her 80s. She can't walk without device. They gave her headphones to listen to the proceedings, and most of can hear her answering questions that aren't being asked to her. She has a better chance to be selected as a juror than i do.

 

[DisDadDoc]

Still here. Didn't get called for the first 30. It's a medical malpractice trial from what I have figured out thus far. Married couple in 50s suing ER, Dr group, and 1 Dr specifically. They have already dismissed 10 for knowing parties, as there are 10 attorneys involved. Also, it is a week long trial. Even if I could just be an alternate, then I get out of work. 40 out of 100 chance and still no luck.

Good luck?

Are you friends with Carl on Facebook? He might be posting a live feed of that!

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Very nice, Chris!!

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Nicely said sir.
Proof that you simply choose your words more carefully the some of the rest of us.

Very well said. Although I think I have you beat in the slowest to 1,000 category. I read almost every day both here and over at the clubhouse. It just so happens that I talk to you guys in my head a lot more than I actually put the words down on pixel. That doesn't make me weird does it?

Depends…
Do we answer you back?

 

[mm1971]

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Bravo!

Planning to find a way to DDC 2014. Didn't work out this year. There must be a seminar or training op in Orlando somewhere.

 

[Goofy + 3]

Very well said. Although I think I have you beat in the slowest to 1,000 category. I read almost every day both here and over at the clubhouse. It just so happens that I talk to you guys in my head a lot more than I actually put the words down on pixel. That doesn't make me weird does it?

Wow. Yes, you have some work to do. Does it make you weird? No. Rooting for a football team that fired its coach after winning 10 games makes you weird. (spoken as a fellow Bears fan)

 

[that's nice]

Depends…
Do we answer you back?

 

[declansdad]

Very well said. Although I think I have you beat in the slowest to 1,000 category. I read almost every day both here and over at the clubhouse. It just so happens that I talk to you guys in my head a lot more than I actually put the words down on pixel. That doesn't make me weird does it?

No not at all.

 

[DisDadDoc]

So does Randall have the new thread up yet?

 

[that's nice]

If any dads are at the DDC and need to use my WaxVac just text me....

 

[declansdad]

If any dads are at the DDC and need to use my WaxVac just text me....

Awesome!!!! It comes with multi-colour attachments!!

 

[that's nice]

Awesome!!!! It comes with multi-colour attachments!!

i got dibbs on the green ones!

 

[RodBelding]

If any dads are at the DDC and need to use my WaxVac just text me....

 

[theduck619]

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Well said Chris!!

 

[GoHerd1028]

Looks like things here are about to close down soon!

 

[moose615]

Noooo they can't close us down!!!! I say we protest!

 

[cj9200]

Packing has started. Snacks, drinks and spirits purchased. As long as those and the electronics make it to the car, all is well. Guess I am going to have to do some laundry the next couple of days.

Will there be live updates of Barry mysteriously getting dragged into the woods at mile 7 and beaten with fungo bats for 2-3 hours?

Just wondering...

Possible. You on the other hand won't know what hit you.

I do coach them! They just don't listen to me.

Are you planning on being at the DDC? Sounds like it would be an easy trip over, what about 3 hour drive? If so have fun. Sorry all your Florida teams got beat this year.

Just like my kid. They are smarter than us. The only important team (Florida) went 11-2. I'll take that.

Thanks and sorry to hear you won't be there. I'll make sure I toss one back in your honor. Enjoy the pats game this weekend. I am going to miss it because I will probably be in either EPCOT or the MK.

"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member."

That insightful quote is attributed to Karl, Richard, or Groucho Marx- it doesn't really matter which one. The point is that a long time ago, a young man had a dream of owning a DVC contract and took to the interwebs to do research. That research took him to the disboards where he perchance stumbled upon an online group of some 350 or so guys who shared a love of family, Disney and fart jokes. After watching from the sidelines for a few weeks, that young man decided to get in the game and join this club.

Timing it just right to get the coveted membership #400, our hero cautiously observed his new surroundings and learned the habits of his new neighbors. Some liked beer, some could quote movies as well as he could, but all liked bacon. Over time- and life's ups and downs, our hero came to learn what hundreds before and after him would also learn: That between the trip reports, fantasy leagues and comparing different bourbons, there was a real community here that is not often found online or in person. And despite the fact that of all the regulars in the club our hero was surely the slowest to get to post #1000, he values this group and looks forward to wasting his company's money on many, many more hours of reading and posting.

To the next thousand posts (Coming March 2018)!! I'll see some of you in a few days, and I'll see the rest of you at the DDC 2014!

Well said. Brought a tear to my eye. Didn't realize it but we joined close to the same time. A great recruiting class.

I'm extremely jealous of all the Dads going to the convention this week and doubly so since I'm headed to Miami on Thursday and CJ will be up north. He and I can't seem to both be in Miami at the same time (I think he's avoiding me). I guess I look at this as right state, wrong zip code.

Prayers for those in need, praise for those deserving, bacon for all.

That stinks. We are now what? 1-3 for meet ups. I did invite you to drive down to the Keys for lunch the last time you were down. Could postpone the trip for a day but the Kid wouldn't like it. Or you could get in the car and drive to Orlando. I'll buy.

Lunch break. This has to be the most confusing system ever. They start with 100. Call random 30 forward to be jurors and alternates. Once in the 30, sworn in and asked questions if you know attorneys, health problems, employed by, etc. Then, when 1 is dismissed, the random call for 1 to replace it, and the questions begin all over again to that 1 person. Then, a new question to all 30. 1 dismissed, 1 replaced, then all the questions again. Sheesh. I'm not even in alternate pool and gave to be back after lunch.

At least was lunch any good? Or didn't they feed you. They fed us mostly crap.

Already lost it. One of the jurors has what looks to be her 60 year old son sitting with her. She must be in her 80s. She can't walk without device. They gave her headphones to listen to the proceedings, and most of can hear her answering questions that aren't being asked to her. She has a better chance to be selected as a juror than i do.

We had one guy fall asleep during the trial. The judge had to interrupt the Prosecutor to point that out to her.

If any dads are at the DDC and need to use my WaxVac just text me....

Ummm. No.