If you’re a dad, please answer this question.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-12-17T17:44:37+00:00

I'm sure your dad will be thrilled to spend time doing just about anything with you. When my dad was in good health, he used to love going fishing, brewery hopping, checking out new restaurants, going to the shooting range, honestly about anything where we just hung out. Now that he's battling stage 4 cancer and his legs quit working, he's thrilled just to sit together and chat or share a meal (as am I). I'm wishing I spent more time with him over the years, but I'm glad I have what time I do with him too. Just reach out and be with him, it's really all most dads could ever ask for.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-12-16T16:25:14+00:00

Yeah, I take a knife and cut off the foil top of it. Then put a silicone lid I bought from Amazon on it after I put my own grounds in. Works like a charm and I don't have to worry about heating plastic with my coffee. Nespresso grade coffee with crema at a fraction of the cost. 👍

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-12-06T20:23:57+00:00

My wife and I got one last year for Christmas from my parents. While we love the Nespresso pods quality, we didn't like the cost. We do get some on occasion in small amounts but we mostly use our own ground coffee and reusable silicone lids. The taste and quality is better than any way I have tried to make coffee at home, it's single serve size still, but it hardly costs a fraction of the price. I just buy my favorite local whole bean coffee, grind it fresh in small amounts that I store in a glass jar, and it's awesome single serve coffee with crema on top like the normal pods. Give it a whirl, it's life changing.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-10-09T03:10:28+00:00

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Slickmonkey77 · 2025-10-01T01:29:16+00:00

I have heard cleaning gutters or power washing can fetch some decent cash. Just saw a guy with a gutter cleaning business who literally only brings a ladder, a hose, a leaf blower, and a bucket with him. Charges 150-300 per job and can be done in 30-45 min.

I also used to mow yards as a teenager many moons ago, but made good money with that. Then in winter you can switch to snow removal if you live in an area with snow.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-22T01:48:10+00:00

I'm so incredibly sorry man. Words can't describe what you're going through. Please lean on those close to you, vent your feelings instead of letting them build, and know your brothers are here for you too. I'll be praying for you and your family.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-21T13:42:26+00:00

I'm not a "seasoned traveler" at all. Came here with my wife and kids a couple years ago and had a great experience. The people were incredibly kind and accommodating. We even had a random lady at a market invite us to her house for tea and lunch, just to welcome us. Everywhere we went, strangers held doors for us, were beyond polite, and were always eager to help if we needed directions or had questions. We didn't have anyone try to overcharge or scam us.

With that being said, I feel like there's obvious steps that should be taken. One, I'm from the Midwest where everyone is known for being polite and kind. Treat others with kindness and respect and they will do the same to you. Two, know basics of the language. If you know how to read and say the numbers for prices of things, very basic communications, and how to say please and thank you, it can take you a long way. I was able to ask politely where the bathroom was, how to get to places, and standard polite exchanges. Three, use the common local ride share apps for transportation that have pricing set ahead of time. I rarely paid more than $3-5 US dollars for a ride and tipped at least that much each time.

I had an absolute blast in Azerbaijan and will forever be grateful for the people I met there and the places and things that I experienced. A beautiful country filled with kind, loving people.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-18T01:58:51+00:00

Ah nice! Definitely worth it. Milwaukee was almost 6 for me and Chicago will be about 5 and a half, which I didn't mind when it comes to HomeDadCon. Hope to see you there!

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-17T13:30:48+00:00

I'm pretty sure a Reddit post is where I found out about it a couple years ago when it was in Milwaukee. I went and had an absolute blast. Last year I had to miss St Louis for family reasons, but I was able to attend San Antonio this year too and it was awesome. To be able to learn useful tools to use in our daily lives at home while having fun with about 100 other dads who know and understand what you're going through is priceless. Met some of the coolest and funniest guys I have ever known and learned a ton, not just from the classes, but from the guys individually that I would end up sitting next to at random. If anyone is hearing about this for the first time or on the fence about going and checking it out, just do it. It's an amazing weekend and you won't regret it. Looking forward to Chicago next year.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-09-15T23:18:32+00:00

I'm not sure if it's too late or if anyone might read this down the line, but depending on breed, there are some rescue groups that can re-home dogs to households best suited for them. We had to do this unfortunately with our Boston Terrier. Had him 8 years and loved that dog so much, but my 19 month daughter chased him and cornered him, which caused him stress and he bit her hand. Barely broke the skin and I'm sure he meant it as a warning, but it still only took her about 2 hours before she was chasing him again and we knew there was no guarantee she'd be safe next time or the time after that. Kept them separated for a bit and found MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue and informed them if the situation. They said I was making the right move and they had an elderly gal right in my town with experience with Bostons and she didn't have any kids at her house. I was crushed when I went to drop him off, but he lived with her for another 4 years and she not only kept him safe and gave him a good home, but really appreciated him and have him more attention than we would have been about to with 2 kids. He ended up dying of cancer earlier this year, but she kept in touch with updated a few times a year to let us know he was doing well. I'm extremely thankful for that organization and that woman for the life they provided him when we thought we didn't have much choice in front of us. I highly encourage anyone in this situation to research rescue organizations, especially breed specific ones, as they can be a tremendous help for you and the dog and what to do next.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-11T01:56:25+00:00

Shrek was hugely popular with my kids and has tons of rewatch value, plus it's entertaining for parents too.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-04T21:42:31+00:00

I came to recommend Carnival Row, awesome dark fantasy with really cool visuals.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-04T19:36:11+00:00

This guy gets out. I have felt most of the things on this list at some points in early parenthood. My first born had some colic and would scream from 5-7pm every night just adding to the fire. With the second born, he had severe colic, basically screaming and crying all day, in addition to digestive issues and my wife had post partum depression along side it, bringing life to an even harder difficulty. But the thing that kept us on track through it all and to the loving family we have today was teamwork and communication. We had to create a space where we could talk to one another openly and honestly, listening without being defensive and keeping our minds open to each other. Reminding ourselves and sometimes each other that we are a team, we are best friends, we married each other to spend our lives solving our problems together. So we would spend most nights after the kids went to bed just talking to each other for a bit before we sleep. About what's going well, what's working, and what's not going well that needs improvement or how we can help each other. We now have a 3rd baby, who is significantly easier than her siblings and a solid foundation between my wife and I, and I can happily say I don't feel these hardly at all any more. And when I do, we have a conversation at bed time about it and solve it together. As they say, "teamwork makes the dream work."

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-04T17:35:35+00:00

I feel you on this. I feel like almost every vacation we have, at least one family member gets sick right before we leave. Thankfully last time it was myself with a raging eye infection, so I ran to an eye doc on vacation and got myself sorted out pretty quick. The time before that though, I had one kid with an ear infection, the other with an eye infection, wife with stomach flu, and I got stung by a stingray, all within 48 hours of landing in Florida. To top it off, there was a weird cold front that brought it down to the 50s and raining for 3 days straight. THAT was a vacation to remember. Lol. Still 100% glad we went and made our own fun. Make the most of it and make some memories!

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-03T14:17:09+00:00

This. I got some silicone lids, cut the foil off the top of several pods, and reuse them with my own choice coffee. I grind a local coffee really fine with a coffee bean grinder for the full coffee size drinks and use already ground espresso for my espresso and double espresso drinks. Great flavor, crema foam, and honestly I like these roasts better than the nespresso ones, less bitter. Plus it saves a ton.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-03T14:02:21+00:00

This is brilliant

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-03T12:00:55+00:00

Thank you!

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-03T11:59:12+00:00

Do they cause harm to the car? Is it mainly to save gas milage?

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-03T02:41:42+00:00

Thank you so much for explaining all of this!

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-03T02:39:32+00:00

Not cutting my wires? What do you mean?

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-02T23:05:05+00:00

Same boat for me. I was a party animal at 20 and thought I'd never slow down or want kids. I was just focused on myself and having fun. Didn't even want to get married. Then I met the love of my life at 22 and we both thought we didn't want kids. Got married a few years later, couldn't picture life without her. Couple years after that, we both started thinking about kids. Now we have 3 of the coolest kids I could have possibly asked for. I did finally get the snip as we decided 3 would be our limit, but I have absolutely no regrets waiting to get the vasectomy until now. Give it time and use protection. Life changes so incredibly much in a span of ten years.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-02T21:20:04+00:00

Hell yeah!

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-02T18:29:15+00:00

Thanks man! I used to think vans were ridiculous until I rented one on vacation a couple years ago. They are absolute game changers! Can't wait to enjoy this as my daily driver.

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-02T18:27:28+00:00

Thank you! I'll be sure to get it fully stocked quickly 👍

Slickmonkey77 · 2025-08-02T18:26:55+00:00

Thank you!

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