Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:54 pm

That's great man

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:44 pm

Awesome. I wanted to work at the arena too but didn't get it.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:10 pm

Neither did I. And my mom gave me shit about it over the weekend.

cerranoredux · Post by **cerranoredux** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:12 pm

Family connections and whatnot. Good work, Citgo.

Post by **Shirley** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:54 am

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:45 pm Girl started at the job of my teenage dreams. MLB stadium. Gets paid decent adult wages and and embarrassment for a rising sophomore. Learned lessons that 10k in tuition wouldnt. If you say "doing well" some people look at you funny. Just reply with whatever they say. Life lessons and breaks in the 100 level and a ridiculous wage. Good job girl. Did take our first trip to children's sports and Ortho. The pole vault watching is getting nervy.

In fairness, $10K in tuition won't buy you anything but a large outstanding balance on your tuition bill.

Cool opportunity for your daughter though. Somehow neither of my boys have managed to get "real" jobs and I think it's a mistake.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:17 pm

Shirley wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:54 am Somehow neither of my boys have managed to get "real" jobs and I think it's a mistake.

Fwiw, I think my daughter’s part-time jobs in high school really helped her mature. Particularly when she worked as a tutor for a chain company that focused on tutoring math to elementary school kids.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:49 pm

Shirley wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:54 am
HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:45 pm Girl started at the job of my teenage dreams. MLB stadium. Gets paid decent adult wages and and embarrassment for a rising sophomore. Learned lessons that 10k in tuition wouldnt. If you say "doing well" some people look at you funny. Just reply with whatever they say. Life lessons and breaks in the 100 level and a ridiculous wage. Good job girl. Did take our first trip to children's sports and Ortho. The pole vault watching is getting nervy.
In fairness, $10K in tuition won't buy you anything but a large outstanding balance on your tuition bill.

Cool opportunity for your daughter though. Somehow neither of my boys have managed to get "real" jobs and I think it's a mistake.

This is not really true at all. Sure for the bigger name schools but you can get quality education at reasonable prices. Oldest went private sure but younger cost is under 10k. Living at home first year though. 12 k on campus I believe per year.

Post by **Shirley** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 1:10 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 12:49 pm
Shirley wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:54 am
HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:45 pm Girl started at the job of my teenage dreams. MLB stadium. Gets paid decent adult wages and and embarrassment for a rising sophomore. Learned lessons that 10k in tuition wouldnt. If you say "doing well" some people look at you funny. Just reply with whatever they say. Life lessons and breaks in the 100 level and a ridiculous wage. Good job girl. Did take our first trip to children's sports and Ortho. The pole vault watching is getting nervy.
In fairness, $10K in tuition won't buy you anything but a large outstanding balance on your tuition bill.

Cool opportunity for your daughter though. Somehow neither of my boys have managed to get "real" jobs and I think it's a mistake.
This is not really true at all. Sure for the bigger name schools but you can get quality education at reasonable prices. Oldest went private sure but younger cost is under 10k. Living at home first year though. 12 k on campus I believe per year.

Well, I am including room & board. My youngest is at UNC, which I think is a fairly cheap public uni and it costs about $25K/year. Paid about that much for private school (not college) before that.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Jul 09, 2022 1:29 pm

Yeah sticker shock awaits no doubt. x2 god willing so might need her to find a scholarship or go instate to save some cash for her brother.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:12 am

So my son was biking back from work last Friday (Friday morning is garbage pickup day). I was out walking the dog. He joins me and we pass a neighbors house who has a coffee table/foosball on the curb for garbage.

My son and I look at it and think that could be a fun thing to have. We give it a look and realize it needs some repair work (a bent rod or 2), maybe refinish the wood. He knocks on the neighbor's door to make sure that he could take it and spent the weekend taking apart, biking back and forth to the hardware store for parts, adjusting the table for play, etc.

The table now looks fantastic and plays wonderfully.......my son's foos skills....well that does not belong in the proud parent thread.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:14 am

Just teach him not to spin.

That's awesome.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:33 am

The real key to one on one foos is always keeping your left hand on the goalie rod. We had a table in college and my roommate slaughtered me for weeks before he finally told me.

Have at it, gents.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:57 am

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:33 am The real key...is...laughter...gents

Dusty in here

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:16 am

A four-year-old once beat me in foosball. Not my best activity.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:50 am

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:33 am The real key to one on one foos is always keeping your left hand on the goalie rod. We had a table in college and my roommate slaughtered me for weeks before he finally told me.

Have at it, gents.

real tables (4 rods) is a 2 v 2 game. Should never have to take your hand off either rod. 1 x 1 on a full size table is rec-level foosball.

In college we had several tables. A few had some pretty impressive custom art work for each player. My son, daughter, and I are talking about upgrading "red vs blue" to something more proper. Maybe get Blackpool v. McLean.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:43 am

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:50 am
govmentchedda wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:33 am The real key to one on one foos is always keeping your left hand on the goalie rod. We had a table in college and my roommate slaughtered me for weeks before he finally told me.

Have at it, gents.
real tables (4 rods) is a 2 v 2 game. Should never have to take your hand off either rod. 1 x 1 on a full size table is rec-level foosball.

In college we had several tables. A few had some pretty impressive custom art work for each player. My son, daughter, and I are talking about upgrading "red vs blue" to something more proper. Maybe get Blackpool v. McLean.

Do you not play if you don't have 4?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:10 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:43 am
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:50 am
govmentchedda wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:33 am The real key to one on one foos is always keeping your left hand on the goalie rod. We had a table in college and my roommate slaughtered me for weeks before he finally told me.

Have at it, gents.
real tables (4 rods) is a 2 v 2 game. Should never have to take your hand off either rod. 1 x 1 on a full size table is rec-level foosball.

In college we had several tables. A few had some pretty impressive custom art work for each player. My son, daughter, and I are talking about upgrading "red vs blue" to something more proper. Maybe get Blackpool v. McLean.
Do you not play if you don't have 4?

Screw around on a foosball table sure, but not sure I would call it "playing". More like just knocking tennis balls around a court, hitting BP, or firing up shots at basketball "goal", than actually playing.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:17 pm

Look at these fucking idiots who think you can play foosball with two.

cerranoredux · Post by **cerranoredux** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:58 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:17 pm Look at these fucking idiots who think you can play foosball with two.

I always said “have a foosball.”

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:13 pm

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:43 pm

They had the same foosball table at the barber shop today. Looked nice. But mano v mano cause it's low. Like the custom team paint idea. I also liked the glass top. Would not like the spouse and kid dragging it into the home but anything for the kiddos. Not so much the spouse. I am strict when it comes to bringing big shit into the house. Old regrets if you're not careful. Dumps are involved and sneaky expensive.

Eta. Picked up the kid and he said we should invest in a foosball table. I told him maybe if someone throws it away.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:49 pm

My oldest daughter, who will be a senior this year, has been working as intern at the West Monroe-Seattle office.

She just got a full time job offer from team for when she graduates in the spring.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:52 pm

Congrats. It’s really nice when they have a good job right after graduating. I have some good friends whose kids are still looking.

Steve of phpBB · Post by **Steve of phpBB** » Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:55 pm

That's great, Dave.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Aug 12, 2022 3:15 pm

congrats man

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Aug 12, 2022 4:32 pm

Thanks everyone. She's worked really hard at school, and all summer, so I'm glad its paying off for her. And it will be nice to have her back in Seattle after graduation.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:40 pm

Congrats, that's awesome news!

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:36 am

Makes senior year a whole lot more fun for sure

cerranoredux · Post by **cerranoredux** » Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:42 am

Congrats, Dave.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Sat Aug 13, 2022 7:11 am

Very nice, Dave.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:26 pm

Protocol question: Is it ok to ask my daughter how much her offer was for? I asked 'is it a good offer?' (she said yes), but didn't ask the salary. Can I?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:29 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:26 pm Protocol question: Is it ok to ask my daughter how much her offer was for? I asked 'is it a good offer?' (she said yes), but didn't ask the salary. Can I?

You’re her father. You’re allowed to ask. Imho.

Post by **Shirley** » Sun Aug 14, 2022 5:06 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Sun Aug 14, 2022 1:26 pm Protocol question: Is it ok to ask my daughter how much her offer was for? I asked 'is it a good offer?' (she said yes), but didn't ask the salary. Can I?

Absolutely

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sun Aug 14, 2022 6:06 pm

I asked. It was really good.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:31 am

Congrats, Dave!

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:14 pm

Congratulations Dave!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:24 pm

In the last week and a half my eldest has gotten his driver's license, been hired for his first job, and started in person dual enrollment classes at the local community college (in addition to his online/virtual high school stuff). Nothing earthshaking, for sure, but just a barrage of major life steps for his mother and I.

Pruitt3 · Post by **Pruitt3** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:30 pm

Just love reading good news for a change!

My eldest is looking for a place to spend 3 months or so in Europe this winter. His work is entirely remote, so he can definitely swing it. He's 25, and has come so far in the last 5 years or so that it is amazing.

(And FYI - rentals in Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia are ridiculously cheap. He's considering an entire small house in a gorgeous town north of Valencia. Fully equipped, 2 bedrooms, $1,100 Canadian a month)

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:31 pm

Good on both of youins.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:41 pm

Pruitt3 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:30 pm Just love reading good news for a change!

My eldest is looking for a place to spend 3 months or so in Europe this winter. His work is entirely remote, so he can definitely swing it. He's 25, and has come so far in the last 5 years or so that it is amazing.

(And FYI - rentals in Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia are ridiculously cheap. He's considering an entire small house in a gorgeous town north of Valencia. Fully equipped, 2 bedrooms, $1,100 Canadian a month)

The Valencia house sounds amazing. Much better to be there in winter than summer. Be prepared for him to come back and complain about Victor Lim all the time.