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Evening Guys,

sitting in the airport as my flight home was delayed twice and then they changed me to the direct flight because the connection was too tight. Would have booked this flight in the first place if I had known I was going to have to wait in the airport for three hours and then get on a Dash 8. The one good thing is there was time for some dinner and a couple of local, and overpriced, beer at Darcy McGees.


Top O the Mornin Dads and happy Friday Eve! Not in a good place past couple of days with DD regarding wedding event and planning / choosing things. Won't bore with details but leave it to say I am about as mad as I have been in a long, long time and DW is pretty stressed and it is not as fun as it should be but we'll get through it.

Good luck Brother. This is why I ordered up son instead of a daughter.

For TBT I decided to post this milestone in her life history, first time on R&RC.


Great Pic!
 
Not in a good place past couple of days with DD regarding wedding event and planning / choosing things. Won't bore with details but leave it to say I am about as mad as I have been in a long, long time and DW is pretty stressed and it is not as fun as it should be but we'll get through it.
Sorry to hear of the troubles. I can only imagine the stress. I expect I will be going through it twice myself on of these days. Good luck with it and keep on keeping on.

After a couple of days of medicine, I'm feeling better but still hacking. I blame the miserable weather.
Weather is miserable pretty much all around these days I think. Hope you continue to improve.
Maybe yes. I fear what the teenage boys think about them more though. :scared1:
I know what those little $@#&ers think about them and I don't like it one bit! It's not an easy day when they bring their first boyfriend to the house.

How things change when they get older. No cake, no party, no presents (her birthday presents were new running shoes and money to spend at the marathon expo).
Yeah, it's a big difference. Christmas at my place was different this year. DD9 was still getting toys and dolls, DD16 got a few "token" gifts like makeup, but not much else. Once they get to a certain age, it best for them to pick out their own gifts anyway. Of course I basically bought her a car back in October, so it was made pretty clear that it was an early gift.

For TBT I decided to post this milestone in her life history, first time on R&RC.

That one is worth the cash! It's almost the same expression my youngest had on Goofy's Barnstormer when she was 3. That's when we found out she was NOT a roller coaster girl!

sitting in the airport as my flight home was delayed twice and then they changed me to the direct flight because the connection was too tight. Would have booked this flight in the first place if I had known I was going to have to wait in the airport for three hours and then get on a Dash 8. The one good thing is there was time for some dinner and a couple of local, and overpriced, beer at Darcy McGees.
Never fun being stuck in an airport, especially when you get put on a Dash 8.
 
Morning Men,

Welcome to Friday. Big day for you Southern Guys, hope that all the garbage ends today but I know that isn't likely to happen.

Have a good one.


Never fun being stuck in an airport, especially when you get put on a Dash 8.

Actually the Dash 8 wasn't too bad. Somehow I lucked into one that seemed to have a decent amount of leg room. The flight I was suppose to be ended leaving about 5 minutes before the flight they switched me to. I think I may have been staying in Halifax last night if they didn't switch me.

I forgot what my number was, so I logged in to check. Figured I would say hello while I was here. Man... i forgot what this was like. Were the boards always this slow to load?

Welcome back. Pages aren't slow for me.
 
Afternoon gents. The kid's birthday is today and she is doing her favorite thing, out on the boat shark tagging. Doubt I will see her until late tonight. How things change when they get older. No cake, no party, no presents (her birthday presents were new running shoes and money to spend at the marathon expo).
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That picture is still a great one. I posted on your FB to wish her a happy Birthday. She seems happy and enjoying her work. That's what we all want for our children. Bravo to her and you for your part in getting her there.

That picture never gets old! Good memories there for sure. Happy Birthday to the Pirate Princess! Sorry you don't get to see her, but I'm sure she knows you are thinking of her.

:wave: Don.

Evening chaps, trust you are all OK. All is toodly pip over here in jolly ole England.
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Toodly pip? My Google translater app can't figure that out. :lmao:
 
Happy Friday morning. More rain here. I'm ignoring all the media posts today with the ultimate champion/ villain because there really isn't going to be much change, other than what we make for ourselves.

Things are slow on the new job front, trying to get the computer people to log me on, get keys, etc. So, I really am not sure what is going on, but it is still going.

On that wedding info, I was discussing an upcoming schedule and I asked why a Friday couldn't be scheduled. The answer, "there's a wedding Saturday evening". After a series of follow up questions, I learned that the families of the wedding folks start decorating the Parrish hall at 8:00 AM Friday morning to be ready for the reception 8:00 PM Saturday night. :scared1: And, they get mad if there is a funeral on Friday (family meal served by the church) as it takes away from decorating time. :headache:

I know what those little $@#&ers think about them and I don't like it one bit! It's not an easy day when they bring their first boyfriend to the house.
8.

Only had school boyfriends so far and ones who meet as friends at the football games. I know they are still thinking about it, but I carpool my oldest's swim team once a week, and they all tattle on what my daughter says and does at school. I've got a good system so far.

I forgot what my number was, so I logged in to check. Figured I would say hello while I was here. Man... i forgot what this was like. Were the boards always this slow to load?

Hi James and welcome home. :lmao:

Sometimes, the boards won't let me multiquote. I liked the older version much better, and I guess this change was made to make it more friendly for the cell phone platform. I doubt they really care which ones I prefer though.
 
Top O the Mornin Dads! It's Friday and what a day in the States. Regardless of your political position, Trump has gotta be like " holly @^$@%, I won and now I'm President??????" HAve a good weekend gents.
Good luck. You'll make it through it, it just might not be fun or easy.
Feel free to post details. I'll be there X2 one day.
Ours is not to reason why
Ours is just to pay and die.

Good luck, we are rooting for you.
Add another interested party but I only have one.
As CJ , Andy & Norm said, all the best mate. Feel free to rant on here, we'll cover ya.
But if you could make some notes and pass it around to us guys who will hopefully have to deal with this at some point that would be awesome. Are you Steve Martin in jail yet?
Good luck Brother. This is why I ordered up son instead of a daughter.
Sorry to hear of the troubles. I can only imagine the stress. I expect I will be going through it twice myself on of these days. Good luck with it and keep on keeping on.
Thanks gents, appreciate the support. I first want to say the kid pretty much has her act together and we are very proud, but she is way off the reservation right now. Will try to keep this short and at a high level. Backround is that we are paying for the entire wedding, yep the whole shooting match with no effort from the grooms family. I don't care what anyone says, we are giving our daughter a wedding and therefore have a say in the thing. While appreciative, DD does not think we should have input and she can do some things she wants as it is "her wedding". I was clear up front that it is their marriage and wedding day but it is DW and mines wedding we are giving them - this is a lot of money and I do not want things done half @$$. We have not been overbearing, cheap, demanding, had to approve guest list (outside of total number) but DD has just not engaged DW into this nor incorporated any mom's likes rather deferring that the groom doesn't like that?! I don't care if he doeasn't like a lace runner on the tables if mom wants it then that should be it! There have been several things like this along the way and DW just internalizes because she don't want to make waves. One was that DD argued with DW that she wanted her in a short dress not a long dress - I stepped in and smacked DD on the head on this one with the ruling mom will wear whatever she wants for her daughters wedding. Well another item popped up with the wedding invitation in that DW changed some parts of it after we all agreed on it? When i informed DD to go back to what we all agreed upon, as the invite is from me and DW (also a debate despite paying for the ENTIRE thing) DD decided to counter with "it is my wedding and I will do what I want". Needless to say I have finally blown a cork. Everyone says, and books / articles reference that there will be stress, arguments, etc call me old fashioned but we are trying to give our daughter a great wedding and if I am shelling out this kind of coin a little compromising from DD on things we would like to have or do would be nice. We really are not paying for the wedding to control it as DD picked the place, her dress, the decor, flowers, photographer, colors, etc but when we do want something a certain way the answer should be sure that's fine. Thanks for the vent gents and there may be more as we are just about 4 months to go.
Happy Thursday. After a couple of days of medicine, I'm feeling better but still hacking. I blame the miserable weather.
Good to hear health has improved
Afternoon gents. The kid's birthday is today and she is doing her favorite thing, out on the boat shark tagging. Doubt I will see her until late tonight. How things change when they get older. No cake, no party, no presents (her birthday presents were new running shoes and money to spend at the marathon expo).

For TBT I decided to post this milestone in her life history, first time on R&RC.

You could post that picture every Thursday CJ - precious!
Evening chaps, trust you are all OK. All is toodly pip over here in jolly ole England.
toodle pip means goodbye, toodly - look this up in urban dictionary .... What the heck is toodly pip???
Evening Guys,

sitting in the airport as my flight home was delayed twice and then they changed me to the direct flight because the connection was too tight. Would have booked this flight in the first place if I had known I was going to have to wait in the airport for three hours and then get on a Dash 8. The one good thing is there was time for some dinner and a couple of local, and overpriced, beer at Darcy McGees.
Nothing worse than a big delay when traveling, especially on the return trip home. At least you got a good meal out of which I assume will be expensed.
I know what those little $@#&ers think about them and I don't like it one bit! It's not an easy day when they bring their first boyfriend to the house.
Yea, and on June 3rd I have to turn mine over to one of those $@#&ers
 


I forgot what my number was, so I logged in to check. Figured I would say hello while I was here. Man... i forgot what this was like. Were the boards always this slow to load?
I thought it was slow yesterday evening when I tried to look at them. Maybe it was just something going on with them last night?

because there really isn't going to be much change, other than what we make for ourselves.
Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner. Seriously, the president doesn't have the power to make a law. Just to veto a new law and enforce the ones on the books. The ones in the Capitol building are the individuals who hold the key to the most significant change.
 
Don't apologize, he's an Eagles fan; that's not rational.

Neither is willingly stepping into a boat to visit IASW, yet here we are.

Way to share that hate. How many Championship rings do those Eagles have?

Three! 1948, 1949, 1960.

Top O the Mornin Dads and happy Friday Eve! Not in a good place past couple of days with DD regarding wedding event and planning / choosing things. Won't bore with details but leave it to say I am about as mad as I have been in a long, long time and DW is pretty stressed and it is not as fun as it should be but we'll get through it.

That sucks. I keep holding out hope that my daughter will just elope.

RRC%20Ride.jpg

Classic!:rotfl2:

It's a long line that includes more than just Eagles fans.

Thank goodness somebody sees reason around here.

I know what those little $@#&ers think about them and I don't like it one bit! It's not an easy day when they bring their first boyfriend to the house.

Not listening! La la la la la la...

Toodly pip? My Google translater app can't figure that out. :lmao:

:rotfl: :rotfl2:

Things are slow on the new job front, trying to get the computer people to log me on, get keys, etc. So, I really am not sure what is going on, but it is still going.

I think I missed where you actually officially got the new job. Congratulations!
 
Thanks gents, appreciate the support. I first want to say the kid pretty much has her act together and we are very proud, but she is way off the reservation right now. Will try to keep this short and at a high level. Backround is that we are paying for the entire wedding, yep the whole shooting match with no effort from the grooms family. I don't care what anyone says, we are giving our daughter a wedding and therefore have a say in the thing. While appreciative, DD does not think we should have input and she can do some things she wants as it is "her wedding". I was clear up front that it is their marriage and wedding day but it is DW and mines wedding we are giving them - this is a lot of money and I do not want things done half @$$. We have not been overbearing, cheap, demanding, had to approve guest list (outside of total number) but DD has just not engaged DW into this nor incorporated any mom's likes rather deferring that the groom doesn't like that?! I don't care if he doeasn't like a lace runner on the tables if mom wants it then that should be it! There have been several things like this along the way and DW just internalizes because she don't want to make waves. One was that DD argued with DW that she wanted her in a short dress not a long dress - I stepped in and smacked DD on the head on this one with the ruling mom will wear whatever she wants for her daughters wedding. Well another item popped up with the wedding invitation in that DW changed some parts of it after we all agreed on it? When i informed DD to go back to what we all agreed upon, as the invite is from me and DW (also a debate despite paying for the ENTIRE thing) DD decided to counter with "it is my wedding and I will do what I want". Needless to say I have finally blown a cork. Everyone says, and books / articles reference that there will be stress, arguments, etc call me old fashioned but we are trying to give our daughter a great wedding and if I am shelling out this kind of coin a little compromising from DD on things we would like to have or do would be nice. We really are not paying for the wedding to control it as DD picked the place, her dress, the decor, flowers, photographer, colors, etc but when we do want something a certain way the answer should be sure that's fine. Thanks for the vent gents and there may be more as we are just about 4 months to go.
Front steps of the courthouse.

Here's a few thousand for the honeymoon.

Done.



Just kidding, tough situation. Good luck and may the next 4 months bring as little stress as possible.
 
toodle pip means goodbye, toodly - look this up in urban dictionary .... What the heck is toodly pip???
Toodly pip? My Google translater app can't figure that out. :lmao:

Yeah, I made that one up. Its how we kept everyone on their toes a couple of hundred years ago and made the empire. We just made stuff up, and while everyone was checking, we'd nick your infrastructure.
 
That picture never gets old! Good memories there for sure. Happy Birthday to the Pirate Princess! Sorry you don't get to see her, but I'm sure she knows you are thinking of her.

That is the way it is when they get older. She really had a good day yesterday and that is all that counts. She came home for a bit after the boat and then went to a lecture and out with the shark people. Guess that beat my suggestion of ChuckECheese. They had great luck with the tagging. A Great Hammerhead, 2 Bulls, a Nurse and a tiger, all around 8-9 footers. She secured the head on the Hammerhead and the Nurse. It was an adventure. The Nurse was a big male and he didn't want to have anything to do with the tagging. The Hammerhead they work up in the water because they are a bit fragile so she had to lean over to hold his head. Their business end is placed a little differently than other sharks and as she was grabbing she touched a tooth. Oops. Funny how she retold the story to me.

Evening Guys,

sitting in the airport as my flight home was delayed twice and then they changed me to the direct flight because the connection was too tight. Would have booked this flight in the first place if I had known I was going to have to wait in the airport for three hours and then get on a Dash 8. The one good thing is there was time for some dinner and a couple of local, and overpriced, beer at Darcy McGees.

That sucks but at least you made it worth the wait.

I know what those little $@#&ers think about them and I don't like it one bit! It's not an easy day when they bring their first boyfriend to the house.

Let the games begin.

I forgot what my number was, so I logged in to check. Figured I would say hello while I was here. Man... i forgot what this was like. Were the boards always this slow to load?

Hey stranger. I didn't have a problem but I guess some others did. How are things?

Thanks gents, appreciate the support. I first want to say the kid pretty much has her act together and we are very proud, but she is way off the reservation right now.

Your dime, you and especially your wife should have some say especially when it is about you. May this pass quickly and you get to sit back and enjoy the festivities.

Nothing worse than a big delay when traveling, especially on the return trip home. At least you got a good meal out of which I assume will be expensed.

Sucks but you have to make the best of it. My last trip back from Chicago it was crazy. I decided to bump myself and got a $500 voucher and decided to have a couple of drinks and a nice meal during the wait.

Yeah, I made that one up. Its how we kept everyone on their toes a couple of hundred years ago and made the empire. We just made stuff up, and while everyone was checking, we'd nick your infrastructure.

You sneaky Brits.
 
Thanks gents, appreciate the support. I first want to say the kid pretty much has her act together and we are very proud, but she is way off the reservation right now. Will try to keep this short and at a high level. Backround is that we are paying for the entire wedding, yep the whole shooting match with no effort from the grooms family. I don't care what anyone says, we are giving our daughter a wedding and therefore have a say in the thing. While appreciative, DD does not think we should have input and she can do some things she wants as it is "her wedding". I was clear up front that it is their marriage and wedding day but it is DW and mines wedding we are giving them - this is a lot of money and I do not want things done half @$$. We have not been overbearing, cheap, demanding, had to approve guest list (outside of total number) but DD has just not engaged DW into this nor incorporated any mom's likes rather deferring that the groom doesn't like that?! I don't care if he doeasn't like a lace runner on the tables if mom wants it then that should be it! There have been several things like this along the way and DW just internalizes because she don't want to make waves. One was that DD argued with DW that she wanted her in a short dress not a long dress - I stepped in and smacked DD on the head on this one with the ruling mom will wear whatever she wants for her daughters wedding. Well another item popped up with the wedding invitation in that DW changed some parts of it after we all agreed on it? When i informed DD to go back to what we all agreed upon, as the invite is from me and DW (also a debate despite paying for the ENTIRE thing) DD decided to counter with "it is my wedding and I will do what I want". Needless to say I have finally blown a cork. Everyone says, and books / articles reference that there will be stress, arguments, etc call me old fashioned but we are trying to give our daughter a great wedding and if I am shelling out this kind of coin a little compromising from DD on things we would like to have or do would be nice. We really are not paying for the wedding to control it as DD picked the place, her dress, the decor, flowers, photographer, colors, etc but when we do want something a certain way the answer should be sure that's fine. Thanks for the vent gents and there may be more as we are just about 4 months to go.

Nothing worse than a big delay when traveling, especially on the return trip home. At least you got a good meal out of which I assume will be expensed.

Hope you guys work it all out, nothing worse than families fighting about a wedding.

Yes the federal government will be paying for last night's meal and a few other expenses.


Neither is willingly stepping into a boat to visit IASW, yet here we are.

Haven't done that in years.
 
Not in a good place past couple of days with DD regarding wedding event and planning / choosing things. Won't bore with details but leave it to say I am about as mad as I have been in a long, long time and DW is pretty stressed and it is not as fun as it should be but we'll get through it.
Sorry to hear that. I'll let you have my extra slice of bacon.
 
After a series of follow up questions, I learned that the families of the wedding folks start decorating the Parrish hall at 8:00 AM Friday morning to be ready for the reception 8:00 PM Saturday night. :scared1: And, they get mad if there is a funeral on Friday (family meal served by the church) as it takes away from decorating time. :headache:

Yeah. How dare someone die on their time!!

Thanks gents, appreciate the support. I first want to say the kid pretty much has her act together and we are very proud, but she is way off the reservation right now. Will try to keep this short and at a high level. Backround is that we are paying for the entire wedding, yep the whole shooting match with no effort from the grooms family. I don't care what anyone says, we are giving our daughter a wedding and therefore have a say in the thing. While appreciative, DD does not think we should have input and she can do some things she wants as it is "her wedding". I was clear up front that it is their marriage and wedding day but it is DW and mines wedding we are giving them - this is a lot of money and I do not want things done half @$$. We have not been overbearing, cheap, demanding, had to approve guest list (outside of total number) but DD has just not engaged DW into this nor incorporated any mom's likes rather deferring that the groom doesn't like that?! I don't care if he doeasn't like a lace runner on the tables if mom wants it then that should be it! There have been several things like this along the way and DW just internalizes because she don't want to make waves. One was that DD argued with DW that she wanted her in a short dress not a long dress - I stepped in and smacked DD on the head on this one with the ruling mom will wear whatever she wants for her daughters wedding. Well another item popped up with the wedding invitation in that DW changed some parts of it after we all agreed on it? When i informed DD to go back to what we all agreed upon, as the invite is from me and DW (also a debate despite paying for the ENTIRE thing) DD decided to counter with "it is my wedding and I will do what I want". Needless to say I have finally blown a cork. Everyone says, and books / articles reference that there will be stress, arguments, etc call me old fashioned but we are trying to give our daughter a great wedding and if I am shelling out this kind of coin a little compromising from DD on things we would like to have or do would be nice. We really are not paying for the wedding to control it as DD picked the place, her dress, the decor, flowers, photographer, colors, etc but when we do want something a certain way the answer should be sure that's fine. Thanks for the vent gents and there may be more as we are just about 4 months to go.

I don't know you very well, so I'm not going to comment on this unless you absolutely want my opinion.
 
Thanks gents, appreciate the support. I first want to say the kid pretty much has her act together and we are very proud, but she is way off the reservation right now. Will try to keep this short and at a high level. Backround is that we are paying for the entire wedding, yep the whole shooting match with no effort from the grooms family. I don't care what anyone says, we are giving our daughter a wedding and therefore have a say in the thing. While appreciative, DD does not think we should have input and she can do some things she wants as it is "her wedding". I was clear up front that it is their marriage and wedding day but it is DW and mines wedding we are giving them - this is a lot of money and I do not want things done half @$$. We have not been overbearing, cheap, demanding, had to approve guest list (outside of total number) but DD has just not engaged DW into this nor incorporated any mom's likes rather deferring that the groom doesn't like that?! I don't care if he doeasn't like a lace runner on the tables if mom wants it then that should be it! There have been several things like this along the way and DW just internalizes because she don't want to make waves. One was that DD argued with DW that she wanted her in a short dress not a long dress - I stepped in and smacked DD on the head on this one with the ruling mom will wear whatever she wants for her daughters wedding. Well another item popped up with the wedding invitation in that DW changed some parts of it after we all agreed on it? When i informed DD to go back to what we all agreed upon, as the invite is from me and DW (also a debate despite paying for the ENTIRE thing) DD decided to counter with "it is my wedding and I will do what I want". Needless to say I have finally blown a cork. Everyone says, and books / articles reference that there will be stress, arguments, etc call me old fashioned but we are trying to give our daughter a great wedding and if I am shelling out this kind of coin a little compromising from DD on things we would like to have or do would be nice. We really are not paying for the wedding to control it as DD picked the place, her dress, the decor, flowers, photographer, colors, etc but when we do want something a certain way the answer should be sure that's fine. Thanks for the vent gents and there may be more as we are just about 4 months to go.
ers

Your money. Your way. I've made that clear for my dds - if I'm paying for car, college, etc then I get a big part of the decision. Funny how happy situations can be so stressful. Prayers for all of you thru the wedding.

I think I missed where you actually officially got the new job. Congratulations!

Thanks.

Just kidding, tough situation. Good luck and may the next 4 months bring as little stress as possible.

::yes::

:wave: Andy. Welcome Home.

Yeah, I made that one up. Its how we kept everyone on their toes a couple of hundred years ago and made the empire. We just made stuff up, and while everyone was checking, we'd nick your infrastructure.

Diabolical.

That is the way it is when they get older. She really had a good day yesterday and that is all that counts. She came home for a bit after the boat and then went to a lecture and out with the shark people. Guess that beat my suggestion of ChuckECheese. They had great luck with the tagging. A Great Hammerhead, 2 Bulls, a Nurse and a tiger, all around 8-9 footers. She secured the head on the Hammerhead and the Nurse. It was an adventure. The Nurse was a big male and he didn't want to have anything to do with the tagging. The Hammerhead they work up in the water because they are a bit fragile so she had to lean over to hold his head. Their business end is placed a little differently than other sharks and as she was grabbing she touched a tooth. Oops. Funny how she retold the story to me.
.

Sounds like a fun way to spend a birthday.

But Norm loves it!

Absolutely. IASW is a must do every trip.

Yeah. How dare someone die on their time!!
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::yes::

:lmao::rotfl::lmao:
 
Evening boys, from a sunny but cold London. After a ton of faffing about, finally booked a trip to the World. Well the hotel and the tickets anyway. The DW has finally agreed to 2 weeks in Disney! I argued that sucker through better than Johnny Cochrane. There were mind games. There was using all my weapons (mainly the 3 year old). She agreed ON the proviso we have a few day trips. How long is that swim from here, cause I think I'm gonna need all the dough I can save. Looking forward to the games tomorrow. West Ham won 3-1 away, so all is tickety boo (that's a real one) in the London branch of Disdaddery.

Absolutely. IASW is a must do every trip.
We have no choice in the matter. The littlest one demands it. Non-negotiable.
You sneaky Brits.
I really wish I had picked this as my handle.
as the invite is from me and DW
This is tradition. I don't think I've ever had an invite that wasn't from the ma & pa of the bride. Hope you are getting through it, my man. Have a large old-fashioned and stick it on my tab. I'm good for it.

Have a fabulous evening all, bacon, beer, bourbon, whatever floats your boat, may it flow to you in abundance.
 

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