DIS Dads DDC XXXI: Nice to have Friends Around the Globe, Even Tim! Happy Holidays!

[declansdad]

Last night I polished off a bottle of The Chocolate Manifesto imperial chocolate stout...man was it good.

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I had bought 4 bottles of Picaroons Best Bitter to bring with me but unfortunately they got left at home. Something for New Years Eve I guess.

 

[declansdad]

OK... so I lied... maybe a little white lie. Not so much a lie, as much as well... I decided to actually go back and breeze through those pages quickly.

And just wanted to quickly comment to the Canadians out there!!!

Darcy - Sorry to read about your loss. Prayers and Condolences.

And Brent - Sorry I haven't been around, I actually mentioned to DW that we make a surprise visit to your dads visitation, and pay our respects to the family, but unfortunately the weather and power situation kept us away. We were thinking of you guys in your time of need, and pray for the family. Sounds like it was a nice send off. Stay strong for the family.

Thanks Brian. We have the visitation on Friday and the funeral on Saturday. I think those days will be the toughest on my Dad, so far we seem to be keeping him from thinking about it too much.

Glad that you got your power back on without Mayor Ford calling in the army.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Kids and DW are all asleep, I am watching the Patrick Stewart version of A Christmas Carol, and playing catch up, or at least attempting to.

The hardest thing I did was give the eulogy at my father's funeral. Then afterward the stories started. What could have been a bad day ended up with much laughter. Stay strong and remember the good times. Thinking of you and your family today.

Thanks to you and everyone else for the kind words. It was a rough go, but I am proud to say I held on strong. Hell, I even kept my sleeves unrolled and buttoned down the whole day, a major accomplishment for me.

Father in law was sent to the hospital this morning. Wasn't feeling well yesterday while at DD hoop game (we lost by 2 to a team we are better than for those interested). Didn't feel any better later in the day. This morning is in the hospital. Ultrasound has found he had a gall stone, but it is not in the gall bladder. It is in the tube outside the bladder. I can only imagine the pain as I had my gall bladder removed after asking them to just kill me and get it over with during the painful attacks. Not sure how they plan to resolve it yet, maybe surgical, waiting to here. This after he has been dealing with pain in his leg and feet for a few months after having a hip replaced. We are all hoping for a quick solution, but not looking like it.

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FIL update - First surgery was a success, FIL will be going home tomorrow morning. Was feeling much better today, but still needs to have his gall bladder removed soon. DW is visiting this morning and I have been blessed with DD as my helper today at work. She is having a lot of fun putting r=serial # stickers on our inventory. The simple things that kids enjoy.

Saw this at the time and added it to my prayers, but didn't get to reply right away, the 24th was.....difficult

Thanks for the prayers. I am saddened to say he passed yesterday morning.

Saw this as well....again prayers and thoughts to you, your father and your family.

Thank you. This is the year we decided to spend Christmas at my parents so we will be with them at least. It will probably mean that we will stay an extra day for the funeral and delay Christmas with DW's parents for a day.

This season is getting to be too much, not just with all the funerals and other bad news, but with all the craziness caused by the storms. My half brother got power late Tuesday night, too many more still without. Look after them, and again prayers and thoughts...

Thanks. I'm worried about my Dad more than anything; he is the last one left in his family.

That is how it was for dad. The youngest and last survivor. Look after him Darcy.

And Brent - Sorry I haven't been around, I actually mentioned to DW that we make a surprise visit to your dads visitation, and pay our respects to the family, but unfortunately the weather and power situation kept us away. We were thinking of you guys in your time of need, and pray for the family. Sounds like it was a nice send off. Stay strong for the family.

Thanks, I fully understand, there were a lot of people who couldn't make it, a lot of them for the weather, including my half brother, and lots of friends. Two of his closer friends were away and couldn't show either, and various things like that. I did appriciate the thought though.
Hell, DW's boss and his partner were going to come out, but the funeral home wasn't sure if it was going to happen, another couple drove by and saw it dark, so went home.

I had bought 4 bottles of Picaroons Best Bitter to bring with me but unfortunately they got left at home. Something for New Years Eve I guess.

Sounds like a solid plan. I have a lot stashed away here now. I'm good for a while.

Thanks Brian. We have the visitation on Friday and the funeral on Saturday. I think those days will be the toughest on my Dad, so far we seem to be keeping him for thinking about it too much.

Glad that you got your power back on without Mayor Ford calling in the army.

Or his dealer.... Good luck this weekend






Okay....so far so good as far as Christmas went, the only bump in the road, was Tuesday. Christmas Eve for me, was the "important" day for me, and I was high strung, a lot of idiot customers sorely tested my patience, althouhg there were a few that were true pleasures to help. However things went awry. I made my new Christmas Eve plans, only to see them challenged by the same people who encouraged me to make them. My sister won;t leave my mom alone, and I had yet a chance to sit with her, but she is ALWAYS there running interferrence. That set me off a bit. My mom wanted us to return after dinner, but my sister wouldnt leave and I sensed my kids were tired out, by the time I got home and made dinner, it would have been almost 9:30 by the time I would have gotten back there. She made me feel a bit guilty not staying. Everyone was over-emotional and high strung and tired from the past week, and it kinda exploded here Christmas Eve. Must say it took every ounce of reserves to get DW and kids calmed down. Mission accomplished and by Christmas Morning, all was well again.

Christmas Day was the first day of healing. No one worked (me in particular, who worked most of the lead-up time) and everyone was relaxed. We got some sleep in time, and woke for the presents, kids made out as bandits as usual. Had our traditional Christmas breakfast of French Toast, Sausages and bacon, and Mom called to suggest we visit for a short bit, just us, which I think she knew I needed. She gave the girls and us our gifts and likewise, and it was good. I was presented with Dad's hat he wore in the winter, Mom thought I'd be the best fit for it. Then I picked up her brother (my uncle) from the train station, and drove out to the cemetery on a whim of mine. (My uncle used to go out to the cemetery each Christmas when he drove, to put wreaths etc on, since the plot is his parent's plot), and got to see him for Christmas after all. Everyone was amazed at all the damage from the ice storm on the way. It was DW and the girls first visit out there, but it was good and healing for them a bit, DW a little overwhelmed emotionaly. We then headed out to Hamilton to my brothers and hung out there till my sister and Mom showed for dinner. We all had a great dinner and sat around and talked and reminiced for a while. Good day in all, a good start to healing. Off tomorrow for Boxing Day, going to spend it here relaxing.

Thank you all for being there with me and my family, this had been quite a week or so. It came about unexpectedly, even being ill Dad realisticly thought he had a couple more years left, then next thing you know, things just fell apart, so no one was prepared. By the time it started to "feel" like Christmas again, it was time to leave. This is why I'm watching A Christmas Carol now while everyone sleeps, to keep it going a bit longer.Merry Christmas, Goodnight, and God Bless you, everyone.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Good morning guys and to our friends up north I hope things are returning to normal after the storms. Trust all had a good Christmas and hoping most are home safe playing with their new toys today.

 

[theduck619]

Happy day after wrapping paper Armageddon

 

[cj9200]

Brent, glad you had a good day yesterday. Brian and others dealing with storms and power loss, you have my sympathy.

Yesterday was a good day. Presents well given and received. One of the big ones to the Pirate Princess, a running outfit didn't fit so that will have to go back. Meal came out well. The gorgeous hunk of meat was slightly overcooked but well seasoned and tender. Some pics

Yes, we were visited by the local roving band of peacocks. Only in South Florida. There are about up to a dozen of them (and growing) that have made our neighborhood home.



Not the mutt I did not want, my favorite girl just chilling



Stockings



The dogs enjoying their treats





Pop Rocks, an old favorite of her childhood as a stocking stuffer



Part of her loot



My Christmas card



One of my gifts



The table is ready, now all we need is the food



The finished roast beast



Lets eat!



Her dinner, notice no Tofurkey, a spinach cheese thing instead



My plate. Would have preferred the meat to be slightly rarer but a great meal.



After dinner, chocolate fondue for dessert and then I was able to just relax. Made the calls to family and friends Christmas Eve so I was done with those obligations. She went next door to visit with her sisters from another mother and when she came back, we stayed up watching movies and BSing until about 3 am. Like I said, all in all a good day.

 

[AirGoofy]

Merry Christmas all. Got back home around 3am from my moms with a load of gifts. The girls got up at 8 ready to open their Santa Claus. Girls had a good haul then I made Mickey pancakes for breakfast, still waiting on that cleaning elf to show up so I can kick back and play with my new drill and mixer

That is a Quick turnaround. Since there was no Santa this year, I told the dds I wasn't getting up before 7AM. At exactly 7 AM, youngest came running in the room to wake us.

I had bought 4 bottles of Picaroons Best Bitter to bring with me but unfortunately they got left at home. Something for New Years Eve I guess.

We're doing mimosas for New Year's.

Thanks to you and everyone else for the kind words. It was a rough go, but I am proud to say I held on strong. Hell, I even kept my sleeves unrolled and buttoned down the whole day, a major accomplishment for me.
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DW bought me a couple long sleeve dress shirts when we first married and I maybe have worn them once in 14 years. I don't like long sleeves either.

Happy day after wrapping paper Armageddon

Trash goes out on Friday, which means I need to get everything boxed up today.

After dinner, chocolate fondue for dessert and then I was able to just relax. Made the calls to family and friends Christmas Eve so I was done with those obligations. She went next door to visit with her sisters from another mother and when she came back, we stayed up watching movies and BSing until about 3 am. Like I said, all in all a good day.

Thanks for the pictures. Fondue sounds great.

A very Merry Christmas to everyone and their families. Hug family today, tell them that you love them and create new memories.

A great plan for everyday.

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Daddy-O made a big breakfast this morning after we opened gifts and my pants are feeling a little tight this afternoon.
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I've switched to sweatpants. Thinking about wearing them to the office as well.

 

[AirGoofy]

Day 7

It was a great Christmas day. At home, we had a great time, just the four of us. DW was sad that Santa didn't show. I saw on FB where a dad received a Disney framed stock certificate. That as my present too, but it didn't arrive in the mail. So, that will get here next month. I did get new underwear and tshirts, and won't post pictures of me modeling those as a Christmas present to all of you.

The highlights also include oldest dd asked for and received a sewing machine, which she has had fun trying to figure out. No trips to ER yet. Youngest dd received the a furbee, and has been playing with it and the RC corvette. I scored well with DW by getting her perfume gift box. The nerf gun fight was a lot of fun. Also, the previous day, FIL gave us a ham and a bottle of Crown.

Then, we went to MILs. It started out well enough, but then the presents were opened. She bought BIL & his bunch lots of clothes, towels, and other stuff. She bought us a 32" flat screen tv and a vacuum cleaner. I don't know if it was her attempt to stir up more trouble, or thinking that the tv and $20,000 gift were equal to one another. We didn't need a tv, but I installed it last night. It is nice, but I can only hook up one component since all my stuff is so old and doesn't have hdmi connectors.

Time to clean the mess, bag some garbage, wash some clothes, drink some Crown, and enjoy the day with my girls.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Morning...Boxing Day today, meaning I don't work. For all you guys south of the border, today is our equivilant to Black Friday, but I'm not really going to get off the couch. Going to set up Amelia's laptop and other things like that.

Good morning guys and to our friends up north I hope things are returning to normal after the storms. Trust all had a good Christmas and hoping most are home safe playing with their new toys today.

Going to be a while to clean it all up. Actualluy snowing here again now. My brother lost power again too today

Yes, we were visited by the local roving band of peacocks. Only in South Florida. There are about up to a dozen of them (and growing) that have made our neighborhood home.

Oh man, I can't wait to show that to DW...she has an irrational fear of peacocks

 

[Goofy + 3]

Kids and DW are all asleep, I am watching the Patrick Stewart version of A Christmas Carol, and playing catch up, or at least attempting to.

I liked that version of Christmas Carol a lot. Not normal for these boards, but I also really liked his version of Macbeth.

 

[DisneyDaddy-O]

I did get new underwear and tshirts, and won't post pictures of me modeling those as a Christmas present to all of you.

On behalf of all the Disdads, I know all of them will have no problem with me speaking for them, I will just say Thank you!!

 

[declansdad]

On behalf of all the Disdads, I know all of them will have no problem with me speaking for them, I will just say Thank you!!

There is a trade-off; the potential to see something that could scar you for a long time or the potential for ridicule. It's a tough call but I think you made the right call.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

I did get new underwear and tshirts, and won't post pictures of me modeling those as a Christmas present to all of you.

On behalf of all the Disdads, I know all of them will have no problem with me speaking for them, I will just say Thank you!!

There is a trade-off; the potential to see something that could scar you for a long time or the potential for ridicule. It's a tough call but I think you made the right call.

 

[AirGoofy]

On behalf of all the Disdads, I know all of them will have no problem with me speaking for them, I will just say Thank you!!

There is a trade-off; the potential to see something that could scar you for a long time or the potential for ridicule. It's a tough call but I think you made the right call.

Thanks for your support.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

I liked that version of Christmas Carol a lot. Not normal for these boards, but I also really liked his version of Macbeth.

Better not let them think we are cultured

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[BigTikiDaddy]

Okay DW asked me to go out with her and shop a little after all. Audrey really really wanted her iPad so we headed to Best Buy. Got the last two iPad 2 s in stock there. Set up Amelia's laptop so just mine to go. Everyone is super happy. Even me, grabbed two half-price bags of peanut butter cups. Super stupid out there people everywhere. Hone now making dinner.

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[theduck619]

Morning guys. Back to work for one whole whopping day. It should be pretty quiet so I'm hoping to get all of my year end stuff done.

Happy Friday

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Good Morning!

T minus 8 days.

 

[afwdwfan]

Good morning. Second day back at work. I usually take the week between Christmas and New Years for vacation. After yesterday, I now remember why. Hopefully today sucks significantly less.

Happy Friday!

 

[AirGoofy]

Day 8

Time just flies by when I am on vacation. All the trash from Christmas has been bagged and packed to the curb. The trash people do two runs today to get the extra trash. This is the only day it is permissible. All trash must be in toters since they use the automatic arm trucks. DW picked up several movies yesterday from the redbox and we watched them. I really liked Red2 - it was almost as good as the first one. Hope everyone has a good day today.