DIS Dads DDC XXXII: A Dole Whip in Paradise

[Swissdog2010]

The team is owned by about 200,000 or so shareholders. It's not like owning common stock in normal company. The put several restrictions on the stock - you can't sell it, but it can be passed down to you heirs in your will. It pays no dividends, and since you can't sell it, it never appreciates in value. What it does get you is a vote to elect the board of directors, which elects the executive board, which hires all of the team personnel from the team president to the general manager. You also get into the shareholders meeting at Lambeau, which really isn't all that exciting (by law, they have to have annual meetings and hold the elections and all the standard boring stuff) The do usually debut the previous year's highlight video at the meeting, and the head coach usually makes an address.
When the team won the Super Bowl a few years ago, they released replica championship rings that any fan could buy, but stockholders were allowed to purchase specific rings that said "owner" or something like that.
When the team does issue stock (it's only happened 5 or 6 times in their history), it's not meant as an investment in the normal way of thinking about it. The team uses it to raise funds (for stadium expansion, for example) and people buy into it because they're fans and they want to be closer to the team.
I think that the team by-laws say that if the team were to ever be sold and move to a different city, all the proceeds go to a local Boys and Girls Club or something. Not like that will ever happen.

Isn't the biggest part of it being able to say, "I'm an owner of the Green Bay Packers." That's gotta be pretty cool.

 

[Swissdog2010]

So I live in the panhandle and I had to deal with all the rain from The other day. Now I am in a real Beverly position. My job is a job where we work 24/7. So when I got a call I was not surprised with the down pour I had to go in. What I didn't know is how flooded my neighborhood was. I made it to base and they would not let me on.... I should have gone with my gut and not tried to make it home. I decided to head home I made it to the entrance of my neighborhood and my car stopped working. I was just able to get it towed today to the dealership. After I waited to hear what happened to it. It turns out I have a hole in the bottom of my engine. Lucky me.

So did you hole the oil pan from the outside in, or hydraulic the motor and blow something like a rod through the pan?

 

[AirGoofy]

The team is owned by about 200,000 or so shareholders. It's not like owning common stock in normal company. The put several restrictions on the stock - you can't sell it, but it can be passed down to you heirs in your will. It pays no dividends, and since you can't sell it, it never appreciates in value. What it does get you is a vote to elect the board of directors, which elects the executive board, which hires all of the team personnel from the team president to the general manager. You also get into the shareholders meeting at Lambeau, which really isn't all that exciting (by law, they have to have annual meetings and hold the elections and all the standard boring stuff) The do usually debut the previous year's highlight video at the meeting, and the head coach usually makes an address .

So where's the $500 Million going? I know they have the salaries (coach, gm, etc) but so do all those other teams with owners. I'm available to do an audit. I have no accounting training, but will take off my shoes to add.

 

[USAFdad]

Hello guys. Picked up a rental today a ford focus and so far I don't recommend it..... It might grow on me but I kinda doubt it. It feels like someone who can't drive stick is driving and it's a automatic.

I find myself really hoping my car does not get fixed till after my trip. Because the day my car is fixed insurance stops paying for the rental and if I'm 500 miles away that would be bad.

Considering I need to get a bigger car to make the trip. While insurance is paying it's about 6 dollars after it's like 36 and then insurance stuff.

Those are some scary pics, I hope everyone is ok.

Yeah we are all ok just pissed.

So you're saying there's a chance to get freedom?
Crazy pictures. I cannot believe how much rain you got. 22+ inches in 24 or so hours. Insane. Glad you are safe.

Nope did the deed today that's 4 more years.

Yikes. Maybe you can boat into work.

That would have saved my car.

‘Yah, I was worried about you in particular. Sorry to hear that the car got flooded out.
Hopefully your home is in good shape still. Also hopefully you’ll get a bit of help on the repairs, but…
We all know how secure a defensive structure bureaucracy can be.

Sorry you’re having to deal with that mess.

Yeah it's a bummer but my insurance should cover most of it less the 1000 dollar deductible.
What part of SC you live in any where near shaw?

Sorry about the car and thoughts out to your neighbors - glad you are safe.

Thank you I feel bad for the people who had it in their house. And the 2 cars that we're floating.

Yikes! Glad you're Ok. Did you try to duct tape the hole in the engine? You might need 3 or 4 layers for a job like that...

I'll have to try it but I think there might be more than that little hole I can see. Something had to make the hole right.

Sorry to hear about your car. Really bad up there these past couple of days..

Thank you today was the first day I didn't hit any water on the way to work. Everything is still all soggy.

So did you hole the oil pan from the outside in, or hydraulic the motor and blow something like a rod through the pan?

Yeah I think it was something like that I will post a picture when the mechanic sends me one.

 

[RodBelding]

Where are you going?

Crazy... Wanna come?



We're sitting outside our room at port Orleans French quarter right now looking over the river. Great place, our first time here.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Morning. Rough night, in a lot of pain with a toothache. Figures. Tried to catch up this morning, feels like I missed a lot of prayers to go out. Hope everyone's weekend's a good one.

I used to care about hockey until our owner moved the Whalers out of town. I stopped following it after that.

I miss the post-goal music the Whalers had.

 

[declansdad]

Crazy... Wanna come?



We're sitting outside our room at port Orleans French quarter right now looking over the river. Great place, our first time here.

We love it there. it's a great resort. If you get a chance try the food court at POR, the selection is a bit better.

The boat to DTD is a nice trip as well.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Crazy... Wanna come?



We're sitting outside our room at port Orleans French quarter right now looking over the river. Great place, our first time here.

How nice. How did the surprise go?

 

[declansdad]

Morning. Rough night, in a lot of pain with a toothache. Figures. Tried to catch up this morning, feels like I missed a lot of prayers to go out. Hope everyone's weekend's a good one.





I miss the post-goal music the Whalers had.

Hope you are feeling better Brent and that you don't have to work today.

 

[declansdad]

How nice. How did the surprise go?

Morning Randall.

 

[RodBelding]

We love it there. it's a great resort. If you get a chance try the food court at POR, the selection is a bit better.

The boat to DTD is a nice trip as well.

Good to know, thanks for the tips!

How nice. How did the surprise go?

Better than we could have expected. I'll have to share the video when we get back. Thanks for asking.

 

[AirGoofy]

Hello guys. Picked up a rental today a ford focus and so far I don't recommend it..... It might grow on me but I kinda doubt it. It feels like someone who can't drive stick is driving and it's a automatic. .

Assuming you mean for someone who can't drive a manual transmission. I learned to drive one as my first two vehicles were manual. I had the one when DW and I met, and I tried to teach her to drive it. So, I know that feeling. I would buy be now, but they probably make a more expensive add on.

We're sitting outside our room at port Orleans French quarter right now looking over the river. Great place, our first time here.

We didn't get the canal view like that on our last trip to OKW, but we had one that overlooked the water. That would be a great view to watch the boats, and the calmness first thing in the morning.

 

[scott2997]

Crazy... Wanna come?



We're sitting outside our room at port Orleans French quarter right now looking over the river. Great place, our first time here.

I think I speak for all of us when I say - YOU SUCK!

Have a great time, we're all counting on you!

 

[budamacdvcr]

Good morning guys. Blackhawks got away with one last night but sign of a good team winning when not at their best.

Have a great weekend all

Crazy... Wanna come? We're sitting outside our room at port Orleans French quarter right now looking over the river. Great place, our first time here.

Sounds great. Enjoy and hope the surprise was great as well.

Morning. Rough night, in a lot of pain with a toothache. Figures. Tried to catch up this morning, feels like I missed a lot of prayers to go out. Hope everyone's weekend's a good one. I miss the post-goal music the Whalers had.

Sorry about the tooth and speaking of post-goal music hopefully we are gonna get to hear the Hawks music (Chelsea Dagger) for another 6-7 weeks. Maybe you can adopt that song to replace the Whalers tune.

 

[cj9200]

Happy Derby Day guys,

Kind of a mixed day. A good friend recently passed away and as a Kentucky native he loved Derby week. First time in about 20 years we did not exchange emails and wagers on the race. Many times I made his wife's recipe for burgoo for a Derby party. In his memory, I will stand like he did every year when they play, "My Old Kentucky Home."

Crazy... Wanna come?

We're sitting outside our room at port Orleans French quarter right now looking over the river. Great place, our first time here.

Already there. Not French Quarter but crazy. Love the Quarter, by far my favorite moderate. Glad the surprise went well and looking forward to video.

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Hope you are feeling better Brent and that you don't have to work today.

Alas, sitting in the lunchroom right now in silent agony.

Happy Derby Day guys, Kind of a mixed day. A good friend recently passed away and as a Kentucky native he loved Derby week. First time in about 20 years we did not exchange emails and wagers on the race. Many times I made his wife's recipe for burgoo for a Derby party. In his memory, I will stand like he did every year when they play, "My Old Kentucky Home."

Sorry to hear about your friend. Still having a real hard tine dealing with losing Dad.



DW and I sat and schemed a bit last night to see if we could make something work with that free dining that was announced. Still not going to be a go, can't swing the extra cash. Good to know that she's that eager to go back. Also liking the news of the Trader Sam's coming to the Poly.

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[AirGoofy]

Happy Derby Day guys,

Kind of a mixed day. A good friend recently passed away and as a Kentucky native he loved Derby week. First time in about 20 years we did not exchange emails and wagers on the race. Many times I made his wife's recipe for burgoo for a Derby party. In his memory, I will stand like he did every year when they play, "My Old Kentucky Home." .

I'll drink a KY bourbon in honor of your friend.

I always hoped to have enough money to go to Millionaire's row. But, until then, i have my memories of the infield. I know you have the topless beaches, but I think the volume may be higher in the infield on a beautiful, warm Derby day.

 

[cj9200]

I'll drink a KY bourbon in honor of your friend.

I always hoped to have enough money to go to Millionaire's row. But, until then, i have my memories of the infield. I know you have the topless beaches, but I think the volume may be higher in the infield on a beautiful, warm Derby day.

For years, my brother drove from Buffalo with some of his buddies for Derby weekend. Many stories about the goings on in the infield. Possible bucket list for me.

Larry's dad filed the incorporation papers for Maker's Mark and he knew the owners well. Not well enough to sit in their box for the Derby but he did for the Oaks.

The kid and I have a blind draw bet every year for $5. I have Uncle Sigh (3) and she has the favorite, California Chrome (5).

I'll be toasting one for Larry with you.

 

[twokids0204]

Morning guys.

Disney just announced the official opening of the mine train will be on May 28, just in time for our trip. I am sure soft openings will be before that date.

The ride through video looks awesome...

 

[twokids0204]

Crazy... Wanna come?



We're sitting outside our room at port Orleans French quarter right now looking over the river. Great place, our first time here.

Enjoy your trip Paul....

Port Orleans is one of our favorite resorts. We stayed at Riverside, although we did visit French Quarter.