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[wasnotafan]

Turning in my dad card. I've failed.


A week ago our electric teakettle quit working. The kids and SWMBO used it for making tea, hot chocolate etc. After a week of trying to explain to them that we have a cupboard full of things called "pans" that you could use to heat water in on this thing called a "stove", I gave in and bought them a new electric tea kettle. God help them.

I hope the rest of you are doing a better job, because if this is what is going to be running the world we are up the proverbial creek.

 

[pkondz]

Turning in my dad card. I've failed.

Welcome to the club!
Finally nice to not be here by myself.

After a week of trying to explain to them that we have a cupboard full of things called "pans" that you could use to heat water in on this thing called a "stove", I gave in and bought them a new electric tea kettle. God help them.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

I gave in and bought them a new electric tea kettle.

Ok, I understand them wanting a new kettle, don't understand the electric part. What do they do when the power goes out? I think I would have gone with something in this direction...

... just say'n...

 

[budamacdvcr]

Top O the Mornin Dads! 7 of 13 day business trip complete. Disney Springs looks nice but still a ton of construction. Enjoy your Sunday guys.

 

[declansdad]

Ok, I understand them wanting a new kettle, don't understand the electric part. What do they do when the power goes out? I think I would have gone with something in this direction...

... just say'n...

When the power goes out, do you use that on your wood stove?

 

[AirGoofy]

Go right ahead. Key's under the mat.
If it's not there, just bust a window.
Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.

I was tempted, given the excessive traffic. We left around 11:30 ET and made it home after 1:30 PM ct, which is about 3 hours of delays. I'm thinking about flying next trip.

Turning in my dad card. I've failed.


A week ago our electric teakettle quit working. The kids and SWMBO used it for making tea, hot chocolate etc. After a week of trying to explain to them that we have a cupboard full of things called "pans" that you could use to heat water in on this thing called a "stove", I gave in and bought them a new electric tea kettle. God help them.

I hope the rest of you are doing a better job, because if this is what is going to be running the world we are up the proverbial creek.

I could have picked you up one of those fancy thing around the 1920s from the Carousel of Progress.

I think most of us have failed those arguments. I've thrown out so many George Foreman grills or similar cooking things. We talk about the budget, I put it into a spread sheet, and then DW chooses which categories she wants to follow.

 

[pkondz]

Sunday.
Had a nice birthday supper for DD19(!) yesterday. Her boyfriend was there too. He's a good kid so I hardly had to wave around the sharp knives at all.

Today DD15's having some friends over to watch.... Saturday Night Fever.

 

[RMColosimo]

Sunday.
Had a nice birthday supper for DD19(!) yesterday. Her boyfriend was there too. He's a good kid so I hardly had to wave around the sharp knives at all.

Today DD15's having some friends over to watch.... Saturday Night Fever.

Oh god... You mean my girls are going to date one day?????? I think I am going to be sick..

 

[pkondz]

Oh god... You mean my girls are going to date one day?????? I think I am going to be sick..

Prepare thyself.
May I suggest stocking up on oversized knives and purchasing a shotgun?

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

When the power goes out, do you use that on your wood stove?

On the grill, or fireplace.

 

[wasnotafan]

Ok, I understand them wanting a new kettle, don't understand the electric part. What do they do when the power goes out? I think I would have gone with something in this direction...

... just say'n...

Everything here in Appalachia is electric or propane. The vacation house has natural gas which I much prefer for cooking and heating.

I was tempted, given the excessive traffic. We left around 11:30 ET and made it home after 1:30 PM ct, which is about 3 hours of delays. I'm thinking about flying next trip.



I could have picked you up one of those fancy thing around the 1920s from the Carousel of Progress.

I think most of us have failed those arguments. I've thrown out so many George Foreman grills or similar cooking things. We talk about the budget, I put it into a spread sheet, and then DW chooses which categories she wants to follow.

I don't even bother talking about it or a spreadsheet anymore. I just let them know that if I end up on the underside of the sod there will be enough insurance to pay off the house and bills and maybe keep them solvent until the youngest is 18. After that they are on their own.

Oh god... You mean my girls are going to date one day?????? I think I am going to be sick..

I told mine she can date when she is 35 or I'm senile. She is hoping for senility.

Prepare thyself. May I suggest stocking up on oversized knives and purchasing a shotgun?

All set. And I have access to heavy equipment and 10,000 acres of deep forest land.

 

[RMColosimo]

I live on a small farm, with a nature preserve on two sides of my property. I guess I could always remind the boys when they come around, that I served in the service, and know where to hide unfortunate accidents.

Just to be clear, I worked on boilers in the service, and did boiler water, and fuel oil testing. I actually never touched a firearm, so if the boy learns my old rating in the Navy, he might figure out that it is a mute threat.

 

[pkondz]

All set. And I have access to heavy equipment and 10,000 acres of deep forest land.

I live on a small farm, with a nature preserve on two sides of my property. I guess I could always remind the boys when they come around, that I served in the service, and know where to hide unfortunate accidents.

There seems to be a trend here...

 

[RMColosimo]

There seems to be a trend here...

You told us to be prepared.

 

[pkondz]

You told us to be prepared.

That's true.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

All set. And I have access to heavy equipment and 10,000 acres of deep forest land.

 

[cj9200]

Morning Guys,

Got back from Key Largo yesterday afternoon. Nothing new to report on, just a good time was had by all.

Getting ready for the drive home. Or, I could just drive to CJ's house. Hmmmm.....

Didn't see the trailer when I got home so I guess you headed north instead of south.

Sunday.
Had a nice birthday supper for DD19(!) yesterday. Her boyfriend was there too. He's a good kid so I hardly had to wave around the sharp knives at all.

Today DD15's having some friends over to watch.... Saturday Night Fever.

Happy birthday to both DD's. I like how you "hardly" had to wave the knives. Understated but he was reminded they are at the ready.

Oh god... You mean my girls are going to date one day?????? I think I am going to be sick..

Nah, don't worry about it. If you believe that, I have some swampland in the Everglades that you can have for a steal.

All set. And I have access to heavy equipment and 10,000 acres of deep forest land.

I have the Everglades a few miles to the west of me and the ocean a couple of mile east. No need for heavy equipment, maybe just a little cement. If any of you other guys need a dumping ground, let me know.

 

[declansdad]

Morning Gents!

Another week is upon us, where did the weekend go?

Hope you all have a good one.

 

[AirGoofy]

Good morning all. Oldest is home today sick, as she ran a fever yesterday and vomited as well. Better home than on vacation. She is the absolute worst sick person to be around. So, I get another day off to relax from the vacation and all the laundry yesterday.

Oh god... You mean my girls are going to date one day?????? I think I am going to be sick..

There is always the convent.

Everything here in Appalachia is electric or propane. The vacation house has natural gas which I much prefer for cooking and heating.

I don't even bother talking about it or a spreadsheet anymore. I just let them know that if I end up on the underside of the sod there will be enough insurance to pay off the house and bills and maybe keep them solvent until the youngest is 18. After that they are on their own.
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I insisted on natural gas for cooking and had the line installed. Our heat us also natural gas. I still do the budget, but i over fill other categories to offset the ones I know she will go over on.

Sunday.
Had a nice birthday supper for DD19(!) yesterday. Her boyfriend was there too. He's a good kid so I hardly had to wave around the sharp knives at all.

Today DD15's having some friends over to watch.... Saturday Night Fever.

Happy Birthday to the dds.

 

[mm1971]

Good Morning All. Another weekend in the books and on to Monday. It almost feels like Mondays come every week. Saw Zootopia yesterday with DD, thought it was just OK. I guess I was expecting it to be funnier than it actually was. DD enjoyed it, but I think she was a little bored at certain points. Can't wait for The Jungle Book this weekend. It looks awesome from the trailers. Carry on and have a great week.

Yes they are.

Good Morning sir! Clearly you are not welcome at the drop off.

DD was asking over the weekend what happened to the penguin guy from the dads group. I think she misses all of the fun graphics. I just told her you were kidnapped by the polar bears.

Turning in my dad card. I've failed.


A week ago our electric teakettle quit working. The kids and SWMBO used it for making tea, hot chocolate etc. After a week of trying to explain to them that we have a cupboard full of things called "pans" that you could use to heat water in on this thing called a "stove", I gave in and bought them a new electric tea kettle. God help them.

I hope the rest of you are doing a better job, because if this is what is going to be running the world we are up the proverbial creek.

We just use the microwave and a coffee cup.

I was tempted, given the excessive traffic. We left around 11:30 ET and made it home after 1:30 PM ct, which is about 3 hours of delays. I'm thinking about flying next trip.

It would be 22-24 hours of driving for us. We fly as I'm not sure all 4 of us would survive the trip. It's more expensive, but I can get on a plane and be there in about the same amount of time as waiting for TSMM in the standby line.

Morning Gents!

Another week is upon us, where did the weekend go?

Hope you all have a good one.

Good Morning Darcy!

Good morning all. Oldest is home today sick, as she ran a fever yesterday and vomited as well. Better home than on vacation. She is the absolute worst sick person to be around. So, I get another day off to relax from the vacation and all the laundry yesterday.

Good morning Norm. Hope DD feels better soon and you don't get the bug. I'm not allowed to do the laundry. Apparently you have to separate the colors from whites, use hot and cold water and only certain things go in the dryer. No wonder it takes most people a long time to do the laundry.