DIS Dads The DIS Dad's Club VIII - The Online Mancave

[cj9200]

Wow, I thought the largest denomination they made anymore was a $100 bill.

I have my own printing press. Maybe I should not mention that.

 

[Big_Disney_Fan]

{rant}
Well, it's official now: we got a notification in the mail that the Chase Disney Rewards Debit card will no longer get Disney Rewards starting July 12th. Thanks to that Beverly Durbin Amendment.

Everyone should prepare for no more free debit transactions and the elimination of 'free checking' accounts. This Peanut Butter government is ridiculous!

I heard that too but I think it only applies to the Debit Card.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Hey guys, I found this story on All Ears and thought you might enjoy it. It's another example of the magic that happens at Disney
http://land.allears.net/blogs/guestblog/2011/04/magic_kingdom_flag_retreat_cer.html

Thank you to all of the DisDads who have served and who have family members who have or are serving currently

We had the opportunity to see this wonderful ceremony. On Memorial Day no less back in 2007. I was almost as proud of the veteran that was given this honor as his family was. Just a normal day at the MK. Magic every where and all you have to do is take the time to experience it. While I’m at it, thanks to all of our veterans, past, present and future.

 

[AJRitz]

Ever ride the Rip-RIde Rocket at Universal Studios? I definitely had to call a Code Brown after that one.

Rip-Ride Rocket was down when we were at Universal, and The Bug was about an inch too short to ride Hulk and Dragon Challenge. So these Worlds of Fun coasters are - by far - the biggest, baddest coasters she's ever ridden.

 

[VeroBeach]

The first rule of the College of Disney Knowledge is you do not talk about the College of Disney Knowledge.

It's a training program for Disney Travel Agents.

The second paragraph on this page http://www.mousesavers.com/travelagent.html tells you all that you need to know.

 

[AJRitz]

Another rainy, crappy day here in Toronto.

Morning dad's.

Those roller coaster's posted a page or two back... where were they?

They're at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO.
Those are only three of the park's big coasters. We still have Prowler (and award-winning wooden coaster); Spinning Dragons (think Primeval Whirl on steroids); and Boomerang (once through the track forward, then return - backward) to do for the first time next visit.

 

[twokids0204]

They're at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO.
Those are only three of the park's big coasters. We still have Prowler (and award-winning wooden coaster); Spinning Dragons (think Primeval Whirl on steroids); and Boomerang (once through the track forward, then return - backward) to do for the first time next visit.

Very cool...

We have Canada's Wonderland here...

Lot's of big coaster's

Check out Behemoth.

 

[AirGoofy]

{rant}
Well, it's official now: we got a notification in the mail that the Chase Disney Rewards Debit card will no longer get Disney Rewards starting July 12th. Thanks to that Beverly Durbin Amendment.

Everyone should prepare for no more free debit transactions and the elimination of 'free checking' accounts. This Peanut Butter government is ridiculous!

{/rant}

Hope you all have a great day!

I don't think you can blame this on government. This has to do w/ greedy CEOs wanting to make more money. I understand everyone has a right to make money, but banks are lending $ at a far higher % than paying for deposit. This is just extra profits.

 

[macfinn]

Good. Morning / great early afternoon her in ri...sitting in the yard dw @ 12 hour clinical rotation me and the boys are hanging out in the sunshine counting down the days til disney.......

 

[AJRitz]

I don't think you can blame this on government. This has to do w/ greedy CEOs wanting to make more money. I understand everyone has a right to make money, but banks are lending $ at a far higher % than paying for deposit. This is just extra profits.

Pretty much.
In this case, government closed usury loopholes that were allowing credit card companies to employ policies intended to create situations where they could jack up interest rates on customer's with existing balances and impose huge penalty fees. If they were really penalties for behavior that exposed the banks to undue risk, then the response to outlawing them should have been for banks to tighten creditworthiness requirements. But the rate increases and fees were really just another revenue stream for the banks - so they replaced the outlawed rates and fees with other fees that weren't outlawed. It's a cat-and-mouse game, with government being mostly effective at protecting the most vulnerable consumers, and the banks trying to make back the money on the rest.

 

[Mipatn]

This throne is designed for the king of the house who has everything.


Kohler
Kohler's stylish $6,390 Numi commode will, as the company's website says, "bring you the finest in personal comfort and cleansing." Not convinced you need one? We will let the features speak for themselves:

•A motion-activated lid and seat.
•Advanced bidet functionality (with adjustable spray patterns).
•Integrated air dryer.
•Deodorizer.
•Heated seat.
•Foot warmer.
•Illuminated panels.
•Built-in speakers and MP3 player jack


Who needs to flush a chicken?




When you can listen to the DisDad Podcast on the commode !!!!

 

[BigTex71]

Taking the family to see Rio. I hope it's good!

 

[rescuetink]

My kids are off from school next week, but I have to work every day except Good Friday because we are so busy right now. Which leads me to my rant. If you don't have young kids, don't take your vacation when the kids are out of school on Spring Break. Several of the older people in my office, with no kids or grown kids, routinely do this which prevents me from taking off because I have to stay in the office. My kids are home and ask me why I can't be home. Breaks my heart, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

It is funny how several friends have told me how they are taking their kids to Disney next week. We are even giving one of them an old stroller we had in the basement to bring along. I wished them all a great trip, then went home and made up voodoo dolls of them. I have taken 2 days off so far this year for school plays and that's it. I am allowed 5 weeks vacation. I could go for a Grand Marnier SLushie right about now..

THAT STINKS!!! We were planning to do WDW during Easter break next year!! But my DW is scared to death that it will be too crowded!!

Any input to that Guys???

Allison was moved back into a reguarl room this evening. Yesterday evening was Prom and the local news did an interview with her and Dale. I have tried to find it on line to post here. So far I have not located it. She did a good job and is keeping her spirits up. The community had the spaghetti dinner yesterday at the Grand March for Prom and raised another 6k. Our church bought her an ipad so she could use skype when she feels like it and communicate with family not at hospital and they are also going to try to live feed the cantata this week to her. She was supposed to be in it. I have not heard when her surgery has been rescheduled for. Jacob was discharged from the hospital yesterday and is staying with some other family. He and Dale went to Grand March and when they came in the place went up in a roar to see him and that he was out of the hospital. Andrew and Jonathan both had dates from the Prom and their dates both carried a rose in honor of Richard. I really appreciate you asking and everyone continuing to pray for them.

Still in our prayers!!!

Hey guys, I found this story on All Ears and thought you might enjoy it. It's another example of the magic that happens at Disney
http://land.allears.net/blogs/guestblog/2011/04/magic_kingdom_flag_retreat_cer.html

Thank you to all of the DisDads who have served and who have family members who have or are serving currently

We had the opportunity to see this wonderful ceremony. On Memorial Day no less back in 2007. I was almost as proud of the veteran that was given this honor as his family was. Just a normal day at the MK. Magic every where and all you have to do is take the time to experience it. While I’m at it, thanks to all of our veterans, past, present and future.

What a GREAT thing for them to do!! And thanks to all our Servicemen and woman, past present and future!!

 

[IamTrike]

This throne is designed for the king of the house who has everything.


Kohler
Kohler's stylish $6,390 Numi commode will, as the company's website says, "bring you the finest in personal comfort and cleansing." Not convinced you need one? We will let the features speak for themselves:

•A motion-activated lid and seat.
•Advanced bidet functionality (with adjustable spray patterns).
•Integrated air dryer.
•Deodorizer.
•Heated seat.
•Foot warmer.
•Illuminated panels.
•Built-in speakers and MP3 player jack

Who needs to flush a chicken?

When you can listen to the DisDad Podcast on the commode !!!!

We'll it looks like we're finally catching up to Japan in the all important area of toilets. One of my Japanese buddies has a remote for his toilet. I have no idea what the remote is for cause as far as I'm concerned you can't be that far away from a toilet when your using it.

 

[dvczerfs]

This throne is designed for the king of the house who has everything.


Kohler
Kohler's stylish $6,390 Numi commode will, as the company's website says, "bring you the finest in personal comfort and cleansing." Not convinced you need one? We will let the features speak for themselves:

•A motion-activated lid and seat.
•Advanced bidet functionality (with adjustable spray patterns).
•Integrated air dryer.
•Deodorizer.
•Heated seat.
•Foot warmer.
•Illuminated panels.
•Built-in speakers and MP3 player jack


Who needs to flush a chicken?




When you can listen to the DisDad Podcast on the commode !!!!

well at least you can listen to your mp3 player while your unplugging your junk kohler toilet. i sold there products when i worked in allentown and there moto, as per there rep. is, were kohler ,we dont care and we dont have to! maybe if you ordered one today, you will get it in 3 years. behold the greatest poop disposer ever invented.
http://www.homeclick.com/toto-ms990...nagloss-one-piece-toilet-16-gpf/p-196622.aspx

 

[dvczerfs]

We'll it looks like we're finally catching up to Japan in the all important area of toilets. One of my Japanese buddies has a remote for his toilet. I have no idea what the remote is for cause as far as I'm concerned you can't be that far away from a toilet when your using it.

there two things they can build, cameras and toilets.

 

[AJRitz]

THAT STINKS!!! We were planning to do WDW during Easter break next year!! But my DW is scared to death that it will be too crowded!!

Any input to that Guys???

WDW will almost certainly have peak crowds during Easter break. But planning ahead can mitigate the impact that the crowd has on your vacation. First, plan your itinerary ahead of time, so that you have the lowest possible crowd levels at each park you visit. Second, get to a park in plenty of time for rope drop and use a touring plan. You'll get to enjoy more attractions in the first hour after rope drop with a touring plan than later-arriving guests will all day. Third, make any ADRs as early as possible (remember the 180 days+10 rule). Fourth, (this is a personal recommendation) drive to WDW or rent a car. I think the crowd impact is felt most acutely on resort transportation.

 

[IamTrike]

there two things they can build, cameras and toilets.

And let's pray they never start combining those 2 things

 

[IamTrike]

WDW will almost certainly have peak crowds during Easter break. But planning ahead can mitigate the impact that the crowd has on your vacation.

1. plan your itinerary ahead of time, so that you have the lowest possible crowd levels at each park you visit.

2. get to a park in plenty of time for rope drop and use a touring plan. You'll get to enjoy more attractions in the first hour after rope drop with a touring plan than later-arriving guests will all day.

3. Third, make any ADRs as early as possible (remember the 180 days+10 rule).

4. (this is a personal recommendation) drive to WDW or rent a car. I think the crowd impact is felt most acutely on resort transportation.

We haven't been there during easter break, but we have been several times over spring break. Aaron hit the nail on the head on all points.

1. Absolutely use a touring plan and schedule parks days around which will have the lowest attendance whenever possible.

2. Can't emphasize rope drop enough. It will take at least 3 hours later in the day to accomplish what you can get done in the first hour after rope drop.

3. I might also look at minimizing ADR's and mainly eating counter service.

4. I agree having a car there is much better way to go. We've tried both but now drive if at all possible.

Only other thing I'd say is...Crowds or no crowds its still Disney. You'll have a blast.

Ryan

 

[BigTikiDaddy]

Another rainy, crappy day here in Toronto.

I wish it was only rain....those big fluufy white flakes are a little disheartening