Word of Advice: Don’t Tase Yourself
Posted on 06 15, 2008 under Uncategorized by Noodad | No CommentA guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Taser for their anniversary submitted this:
Last weekend I saw something at Larry’s Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The effects of the taser were supposed to be short lived, with no long-term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety….??
WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! Read the rest of this entry »
Why Dads Get Screwed
Posted on 06 13, 2008 under Her by Noodad | 1 Comment
This post was originally published May 10, 2007. With father’s Day approaching it’s good to reflect on how Mom’s score with Mother’s Day.
The following rant is an irrational, straight-from-the-heart rambling by a sleep-deprived overworked and stressed-out father. You have been warned.
The big day for moms is coming up this sunday: Mother’s Day. It’s a time for celebrating the best thing to ever happen to you and your kids: the mom. And even though it is all nice and cheery, deep down inside, us dads who are really honest about are feelings, feel like we get the royal screwjob. There is no question that moms deserve everything they get, but dads wants some action too. Here’s why:
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The 3 Main Sources of Crappy Toys and How to Get Rid of Them
Posted on 06 13, 2008 under The Manual by Noodad | 1 Comment
Let’s face it, your kids have way too many things to play with. If you are like my family, besides the standard toys that play with from birthday gifts, etc, they have a whole sea of useless crappy toys.
If toys are like drugs, your kids grandparents are most likely the biggest dealers. But at least grandma and grandpa give the good quality stuff. Dealing with toy overflow from grandparents is an entirely different topic and one that warrants its own article.
Today, we are going to concentrate n the other stuff. To continue the metaphor, the toys you need to watch out for are from outside suppliers. They have lots of appeal but their poor quality only gives your kid a quick fix. I’m talking about the big 3: fast food places, birthday parties, and carnivals. Read the rest of this entry »
Sky Guy Teaches Kids About Astronomy
Posted on 06 12, 2008 under The Manual by Noodad | No CommentI discovered the beginnings of a great website for kids. The guy calls himself Sky Guy and he talks to kids about astronomy. I met Tom the “Sky Guy” through Seesmic and he is a very knowledgeable and friendly guy. He currently only has 2 videos so far, but by the looks of the following video, he has a good start to a great show for your kids.
Check out Sky Guy here.
The Great Kids Star Wars Debate
Posted on 06 08, 2008 under Master Debaters by Noodad | 6 CommentsWhere do you weigh in? Leave a comment here on Noodad or a video comment at Seesmic here.
Behold: Pizza Beer
Posted on 05 27, 2008 under Libations by Noodad | 1 Comment
Even I, the one beer wonderkid, has been known to enjoy a brew with my pizza. Beer and pizza, they just go together. But nothing could prepare me for this: Pizza Beer. That’s right, “ale brewed with oregano, basil, tomato, and garlic.” What do you think noodads? You can buy some here.
Everything Dads Need to Know About Taking Kids to Barbecues
Posted on 05 27, 2008 under Mantivities, The Manual by Noodad | No Comment
It’s that time of year again. This past Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the summer barbecue season. But a passion for eating grilled meats is not enough to get you through the season with your family. There are a few things you should know when preparing for a summer barbecue.
Background Prep
Frequently, the host is a friend of only you or your wife, not the both of you. So it is important that you get prepped on the background of the home owner. You don’t want to walk into the situation unprepared. Likewise, if you are the one that knows the host, prep your wife. Items to discuss beforehand: how many kids, what do they do for work, who are they friends with, etc. It never hurts to prepare. For instance, you don’t want to start railing on the local gas station only to find out that the host is the owner of it. Read the rest of this entry »
