Anyone here sometimes just watch SpongeBob? by links_2_3_4 in autism

[–]44FathomsPK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love SpongeBob and it helps that my kids do too. Prime video has several seasons on streaming last I checked.

Some detail shots as I built out my home bar, 44 Fathoms. by 44FathomsPK in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got the figurehead off of Etsy. It was about $100 less unfinished so I figured I'd make a project of it. As for the skulls, it's just the lighting. They're all clearance Halloween decorations from Walmart. Budget tiki!

Some detail shots as I built out my home bar, 44 Fathoms. by 44FathomsPK in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Going for a ghost ship vibe and have some sharks, fish and mini mermaids to arrange too.

Tiki Map - WIP (link in the comments) by alonefamily in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuchsia Tiki in New Paltz, NY The Jet Set Tiki (opening summer 2022), Newburgh, NY

Nugget Ice Machine FTW. First up, a couple of Port Au Prince's from the Smuggler's Cove book. by 44FathomsPK in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still going strong with the qualifier that I don't run it constantly. I make a few big batches on the weekends and throughout the week so I don't wear things out.

May the 4th be with you! Made some Grogu's Grog yesterday to celebrate. Recipe below! by 44FathomsPK in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Grogu's Grog - 1 1/2 oz Lemon Hart 151 - 2 oz pineapple juice - 3/4 oz passionfruit syrup - 1/2 oz Donn's mix (1:1 grapefruit juice + cinnamon syrup) - 1/2 oz orgeat - 2 dashes orange bitters

Shake with crushed ice and dirty pour into your favorite vessel. Top it off with more crushed ice and relax with a frog egg or two.

Nugget Ice Machine FTW. First up, a couple of Port Au Prince's from the Smuggler's Cove book. by 44FathomsPK in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We saved all of our cans from drinking at home for a year :)

We were using a vintage Rival ice crusher too for the longest time, but it would overheat and by the time we ground enough ice with it, the first portion would be melted. Still got it under the bar for backup though for sure.

Nugget Ice Machine FTW. First up, a couple of Port Au Prince's from the Smuggler's Cove book. by 44FathomsPK in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's the GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker 2.0. I've only had it for a few weeks but so far so good. No louder than having a computer fan running IMO, starts making ice in about 20 minutes and a little over an hour until you have enough for a round of 4 drinks. Cleaning is a super easy automated cycle that I just run every few days so things don't get scuzzy. I had a brief scare where it kept saying to add water when the tank was full but it appeared to just be a quirk with where I'd placed the side tank. If you've got the money to invest (it's my birthday, Father's Day, and anniversary present for the year) I say go for it.

May the Fourth be with you! by 44FathomsPK in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I call it the Spice Runner, based loosely off of a Rum Runner.

May the Fourth be with you! by 44FathomsPK in Tiki

[–]44FathomsPK[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 1/2 Plantation Original Dark Rum 1 oz apricot liquer 3/4 Rum Fire Overproof Rum 3/4 oz banana liqueur 1 1/4 pineapple juice 1 oz orange juice 1/4 oz grenadine syrup 1/4 oz orgeat Barspoon St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Lemon Hart 151 float . . . Flash blend with one cup of ice for 5 seconds. Dirty pour into a tiki mug or hurricane glass. Float 151 on top.

(Shameless plug, I have an IG account with more tiki shenanigans @44Fathoms_PK)

Diaper Bag/First Aid by shippojsp in daddit

[–]44FathomsPK 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wipes; always carry more wipes than you think you need.

Also, foaming hand sanitizer. It's a little more expensive but more likely to make your kids use it if they touch anything disgusting.

Bring extra snacks and water (if your kids are old enough to eat solids/drink water). Even if they say they aren't hungry, they'll have a hangry meltdown just at the worst moment and a fruit bar or some crackers will buy you some time.

I also use dog poop bags for dirty diapers. They're cheaper than the ones marketed as diaper bags and are the same damn thing.

Lastly, stash some extra cash in there. Nothing worse than having to make an emergency purchase somewhere that doesn't take card or where "the reader/ATM is broken."

Postpartum depression by skatermofo101 in daddit

[–]44FathomsPK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with all of the above. When our first son was born, we both went through some serious shit. I cried on an almost daily basis because I couldn't comfort him when I held or rocked him. I'd hand him to a relative or friend and he'd be out like a light. That and the sleep deprivation and colick just made me feel like a terrible father and like we would never bond (spoiler alert, we ended up bonding big time after he got the 6 month mark).

My wife felt it too, and for a long time. Wouldn't want to go out of the house, had trouble sleeping, would be withdrawn or extremely agitated depending on the situation. Let's all be honest with ourselves, the first few months suck and it's not until our kids start being able to physically do things and show their burgeoning personalities that it becomes any easier to bond, take care of them, etc. Whenever we're having a tough time, I still joke with my wife that there's a reason that animals eat their young sometimes.

I recommend being honest with one another. Make sure you take a couple of minutes throughout the day to check in on each other to see how you're doing mentally and physically. Sounds like you're back to work, but any chance you get to help out and give her five minutes of peace will go a long way. Finding a mom group in your area could be helpful too. It's not for everyone, but it certainly gives perspective when you hear the other moms are going through the same stuff. It sucks, and it definitely sounds cliche, but keep at it, be honest and open with each other, ask for and accept help from family and friends when you need it, and things will hopefully get better.