05-11-2011, 10:41 AM
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DIS DAD #420
Galactic President Superstar McAwesomeville 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Overland Park, KS
Posts: 2,871
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Please allow me to introduce myself . . .
you know the rest (imagine it sung in a tenor growl). This is a thread topic I started on another forum. Post your answers to these questions, by way of introduction. Please post only once to this thread - it'll provide a nice, quick reference for folks to see who's who (Whoooooooo are you, who who, who who?):
Real Name: Aaron Location: Overland Park, KS (a suburb of Kansas City, MO) Family Situation: Married for 13 years (as of the end of this month). Two children - DD8 a/k/a "The Bug" and DS4 a/k/a "Squeaker" Occupation: Attorney for the Federal Government Pets: None Favorite Food: Chicago-style deep dish pizza (which is virtually impossible to find around here anymore. Favorite Drink: Single malt scotch
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 Aaron (44),  Wife DW,  The Bug DD (10),  Bubba J DS (6)Come visit the DISDads clubhouse! | DISDad #420 - Visit our new forum!  |
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05-11-2011, 10:45 AM
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 Wall to wall creeps, and hot and cold running chills! Shh...listen I have plenty of hill left to climb thank you very much 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Indiana + AKV, SSR, VGC & Aulani (wishing to be able to ADD VWL to the mix too)
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Real Name: Christopher
Location: Noblesville, IN (a suburb of Indianapolis) Family Situation: Married for 17+ years / two sons and one daughter Occupation: Credit Officer Pets: Cat  (WANT a dog... I did the cat thing for the family after years of begging... I'm allergic to cats. Looking at getting a dog this summer though )Favorite Food: Thin crust pizza or BBQ ribs Favorite Drink: Cherry Coke (the real deal, not some imitation or faker like Pepsi...), Iced Tea (plain - not the sweet kind) and Ice Water... yes, it must have ICE in it or it's not very good.
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Christopher
 DW  DS (17)  DS (14)  DD (8)  BICOASTAL SOLO Adventure: Nov/Dec'10 / Daddy-Daughter Adventure: AKV Sep'10SOLO Adventures: WDW Jun '10 / Triple Whammy WDW Family Trip-Jan'10 / SOLO Adventures: DL Nov/Dec'09 / Father/Sons Adventure May'09 My 13,000th Post My 12,000th Post My 10,000th Post DISNEYLAND: Way too many to possibly count! I grew up 30 mins. from DL. Former CM. AP holder for 20 yrs. Premier Pass AP. All 3 DL Resorts and numerous off-site hotels. WDW: 58 trips on & off-site, including DVC, Deluxe, Moderate & Value - in 18 different WDW resorts & numerous off-site resorts. AP holder for 5 yrs. Premier Pass AP holder. AULANI: 1 so far. More to come though, & definitely looking forward to returning!     Last edited by stopher1; 05-11-2011 at 10:52 AM. |
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05-11-2011, 10:48 AM
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DIS Dad’s Club Member #366
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Morrisville, NC
Posts: 987
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Real Name: Ian
Location: Currently Raleigh, NC. Born and raised in Denver I'll always be a Coloradan. Family Situation: Married for 13 years (as of the middle of last month). Two children - DS11 Caleb and DS14 Kylie Occupation: Professional Geek. I pretty much do it all. Server administration, support, installation, maintenance, webby stuff, logo design, photography, Disney travel... Pets: 1 Pomeranian named "Goliath" Favorite Food: Chicken Wings... Mmm... Or the ribs at Flametree BBQ (they're gluten free!) Favorite Drink: Water (seriously), or Dr. Pepper. Fat Tire WAS my favorite but I can't have it anymore - beverly "GLUTEN" allergy! BAH!
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05-11-2011, 10:52 AM
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DDC 551
Geeks can help people too For some reason, I have been banished from the room 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Northeast Hoth
Posts: 835
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Real Name: Patrick
Location: Peshtigo, WI (Home of the Great Peshtigo Fire. Death to O'Leary's Cow!) Family Situation: Married for 10 years. One daughter. Occupation: Disk Jockey Pets: 2 cats - Lady Darth Maude and Superfly Autumn Satine (aka: Maude and Tum-Tum), also 2 goldfish, Dory and Nemo (the DD's) Favorite Food: Fried/Broasted Chicken Favorite Drink: Dr Pepper TL
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Indolence capable of energies.
(Me),  (DW),  (DD4),  (DD:Pending)DIS Dad's Member #551 -- twokids0204 is the greatest guy EVER! THIS SPACE FOR RENT A Very Turkey Trip Report: 1/22/11 - 1/29/11 - Updated 1/17/12! |
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05-11-2011, 10:55 AM
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DIS Dad #461
An E-Ticket Attraction in my own mind 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Chappaqua, NY
Posts: 1,050
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ClearScreen
Wow a Stones and Who reference in the space of a few lines. Nice.
Real Name: Chris Location: Chappaqua, NY (A suburb 45 minutes north of NYC) Family Situation: Married for 15 years. Two children - DD9 and DS6 Occupation: Litigation Attorney in private law office: http://www.gairgair.com/lawyer-attorney-1386546.html Pets: None Favorite Food: Sushi and Doritos Favorite Drink: Gatorade Hobbies: Playing ice hockey, foosball, Wii, Fantasy Sports, watching movies, coaching kids' softball and t-ball.
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ClearScreen (Chris) - DIS Dad Club Member #461 - Me(43), DW(43), DD(10), DS(8)
1976 - 2 trips stayed off-site. September, 2000 - Wilderness Lodge. August, 2010 - Contemporary. August, 2012 - Swan. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates? Morons. Last edited by ClearScreen; 05-11-2011 at 02:33 PM. |
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05-11-2011, 10:56 AM
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DIS Dad #541
I am sure you will get your fill of man things to do around these parts 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Coaldale, PA - 1,068 miles north of the happiest place on Earth
Posts: 714
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Let me introduce MYSELF
Real Name: Jason
Location: Coaldale, PA (small coal mining town) Family Situation: Married for 10 yrs in just a few weeks, 7yo daughter Kaylee and 4yo son Kory Occupation: Technical Support Representative/Disney Specialist for Fairytale Journeys Pets: 1 cat (Nittany), 1 dog (Utley) and quite a few fish Favorite Food: a good NY Strip, or some wings Favorite Drink: I prefer iced tea, due to no carbination, and for an alcoholic variety, I would drink a Blackberry Brandy and Sprite. Hobbies: coaching soccer, firefighting/ems, golf, fishing, hunting, the Dis
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05-11-2011, 10:59 AM
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DDC #403
Galactic Hero & Proud Aspie Dad 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CT
Posts: 3,633
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Real Name: Chris
Location: Just outside Hartford, CT. Have also lived in DC & Chicago Family Situation: Married for 15 years to a woman who is in every way better than me. Three children - DS 12 Jack, DS 10 Dan, and DD 8 Molly. DS 12 is on the autistic spectrum. Occupation: Pediatric ICU doc, although I pretend to remember enough general pediatrics to give free advice (worth every penny!) Pets: As of last night, a black lab rescue from TN, Happy. Favorite Food: Bacon, sausage or anything from that magical animal the pig Favorite Drink: Diet coke
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DW DS(13)  DS(12) DD(10) Dis Dad #403 - Dis Dad Pro Football Pick'em Commish (group 22528, password Mickey)    As Kid: 1978 Contemporary - 1980 Polynesian - 1985 Off Property As Dad: Apr 2006 Nick Hotel - Feb 2007 Nick Hotel - Dec 2008 GF/Poly - Oct 2009 BLT - May 2010 GF - June 2010 BWV - April 2011 BLT - Feb 2012 AKL - Mar 2012 YCR - Jan 2013 OKW - Feb 2013 BLT - Oct 2013 TBD |
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05-11-2011, 11:00 AM
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DDC 322
Cold enough for ya? Shocking, isn't it. Oh, wait, thats a taser 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Racine, WI
Posts: 5,457
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Allow myself to introduce...myself
Real Name: Barry
Location: Racine, WI (just south of Milwaukee) Family Situation: Married for over 10 years. Daughter Madison (6), Son Evan (4) Occupation: Systems Administrator (professional computer geek) Pets: 2 dogs: Spaniel Mix named Pepper and a Australian Cattle Dog/Rat Terrier Mix named Allie. Favorite Food: Deep fried cheese Favorite Drink: Diet Coke (I can tolerate Diet Pepsi if I have to, but we have been known to avoid certain eating establishments that server Pepsi Products)
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Me - Barry | DW - Bambi [E3yore]| DD(8) - Madison | DS(6) - Evan | DS(1) - Ryder
Current Trip Report: You Seem Taller In Your Trip Reports. An Aug '12 TR About a Baby at WDW Current Half Marathon Trip Report: Nemesis Challenge: MY Side of the Epic Half Marathon Showdown (PTR) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~°o°~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DIS Dad's Club Member #322 § "He Who Provides Dole Whips For Tim" § "the almighty Rafiki" - theduck619 You Best Start Believing in Ghost Stories... Halloween on the Dream and WDW 2 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1200 Miles: 2 More Weeks in FL: Patriotic Edition Houston, We Have A Secret: A Texas Vacation With A WDW Surprise Everything Old is New Again! A December 2010 Trip Report Cheese Ball Yak Attack: 2 kids, 2 dogs, 1200 miles - The Sequel. Mar '10 TR 2 Kids, 2 Dogs, 1200 Miles: 2 Weeks and 2 Birthdays in FL Trip Report - Oct '09   |
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05-11-2011, 11:05 AM
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DIS Dad #479
Big tiki add those of us that have given our names on here 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 1,644
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Real Name: Mark
Location: Westminster, CO (Metro area of Denver) Family Situation:Married 12 years, DW Wendy, DS 12yo Christian, DD 9yo Libby, DS 6yo Robin Occupation: IBM Entitlement Coordinator, Fairytale Journeys- Disney travel Specialist Pets: Sadie (Mutt), Merlin (Pompeian) and 2 cats Elphaba and Princess Favorite Food: LeCelliers Filet, Quaker Steak and Lubes ALL YOU CAN EAT WINGS NIGHT!! Favorite Drink: Pelligrino w Lime, or Iced Water
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Me (Mark), DW (Wendy), DS (Christian), DD (Libby), DS (Robin)  Sweet NEW logoShe deserves a cruise, right? |
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05-11-2011, 11:05 AM
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DIS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NW Fla.
Posts: 709
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Real Name: Bryan
Location: The poor part of Fla. (panhandle) Family Situation: Divorced, single dad, 2 boys 4 & 5, mother gave up parental rights to the children Occupation: Paramedic/firefighter; Captain Pets: Cat named "socks" or if its the kids calling it socks-ah-roo Favorite Food: spagettie, that I'v cooked myself Favorite Drink: Ice cold coke
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05-11-2011, 11:07 AM
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DISDad #104
Oh, thee of little faith Nate.... 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Posts: 3,886
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Real Name: Nathan...Nate...hey you!
Location: Jonesborough, TN (Tennessee's oldest Town) Family Situation: Married for 17 years (2011). Two children - DS16 & DS11 Occupation: Electronics Design/Test Technician Pets: 1 English Cocker named Mollie Favorite Food: Steak Favorite Drink: Orange Juice
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05-11-2011, 11:18 AM
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Wall to wall creeps, and hot and cold running chills! Shh...listen I have plenty of hill left to climb thank you very much
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Indiana + AKV, SSR, VGC & Aulani (wishing to be able to ADD VWL to the mix too)
Posts: 14,411
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But if I must eat at one of those places... I'll get an Iced Tea.
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DW DS (17) DS (14) DD (8) BICOASTAL SOLO Adventure: Nov/Dec'10 / Daddy-Daughter Adventure: AKV Sep'10SOLO Adventures: WDW Jun '10 / Triple Whammy WDW Family Trip-Jan'10 / SOLO Adventures: DL Nov/Dec'09 / Father/Sons Adventure May'09 My 13,000th Post My 12,000th Post My 10,000th Post DISNEYLAND: Way too many to possibly count! I grew up 30 mins. from DL. Former CM. AP holder for 20 yrs. Premier Pass AP. All 3 DL Resorts and numerous off-site hotels. WDW: 58 trips on & off-site, including DVC, Deluxe, Moderate & Value - in 18 different WDW resorts & numerous off-site resorts. AP holder for 5 yrs. Premier Pass AP holder. AULANI: 1 so far. More to come though, & definitely looking forward to returning! |
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05-11-2011, 11:19 AM
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DIS Dad #460
You should always make room for a loophole when you need it
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Indiana
Posts: 8,114
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Real Name: Andy
Location: Shelbyville, IN (40 min from Indianapolis, 80 min from Cincinnati) Family Situation: Married 3 years, have a 1 year old son Occupation: Grain buyer for a local elevator and work on the family farm Pets: 2 dogs - a terrier/lab mix (Macy) and a pitbull/blue heeler mix (Sparky) - wanna guess which one is more aggressive? Favorite Food: Depends on my mood. Grilled meat, buffalo wings or pizza typically work though. Favorite Drink: Sweet tea
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DW DS(3) DD DIS Dad's Club Member #460 Test Track Dummies - 2012 Disdads Fantasy Football Dole Whip Cup Champion They Should Really Put a Bar in Here - Dec 2012 TR That was fun! Let's do it again! - Update 11/15 Let's turn around. Magic Kingdom is open till 1AM! - My first ever trip report - Complete I will never go to Disney World pushing a stroller! - My effort at a first time PTR.Complete |
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05-11-2011, 11:42 AM
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DIS Dad #412
Double Dog Dare You to post a screaming like a little girl video Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 2,998
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Real Name: CJ
Location: Miami, FL Family Situation: Divorced after 15 years. She passed away last year. One daughter, Andriana 17 and finishing her Junior year. Occupation: Professional Beggar (Non-Profit Fundraiser) Pets: Used to be a ton from a bearded dragon, ferret, turtles... As they went onto animal heaven they were not replaced. Now, one mixed rescued dog, Kiki. Very friendly but sheds a storm. Favorite Food: Italian, Good BBQ Favorite Drink: Used to be wine or bourbon, now unsweetened tea and the Citrus Swirl at the World Hobbies: Scuba diving, underwater photography
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My Trip Reports
20 Days in Hawaii and Disneyland. Yes, we are Lucky Nuts (A work in Progress) Taking DD and her GF to Halloween Horror and WDW. Are You Scary Nuts? June-11 Trip: Are You Eating, Flying and Sailing Nuts? Quick trip to the World and this time I am not Nuts! Disney for DD’s 16th with her 6 GFs? Are You Stupid Nuts? Disney with DD and DDBF? Are You Crazy Nuts? Disney over New Years? Are You Insanely NUTS? ---- Thanksgiving at Disney? Are You Nuts?   DISNEY DAD #412 |
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05-11-2011, 12:01 PM
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DDC 469
Never mind the Kool-Aid, don’t drink the Beverly! If it’s still here tomorrow… I may ignore it again 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Along the Nation Ford, SC
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GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes
Real Name: Rob
Location: Fort Mill, SC (on the boarder 10 min south of Charlotte, NC) Family Situation: Married 20 years (and dang glad of it). One teenager: Max Occupation: Data Analysis & Systems Administration (the company’s title makes no sense). Formally a systems engineer and applications programmer, but I/T has changed mightily since I joined the biz 30 years ago. Pets: 1 cat: LB (short for Lard-Butt). I like cats; they're a stubborn as I am. Favorite Food: Pie (the savory kinds) and of course you know that most Italian and everything Tex-Mex fits this category Favorite Drink: Cold Tea (no ice, no sugar, no lemon… just good tea) Hobbies: Guitar!!!! (Were it not for this, I’d have gone insane years ago. If I could get paid enough money to actually raise a family, playing would be the fulltime profession)
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