MetalDad

And they lived happily ever after. Nice work. I'm thinking of hosting a watch party this year for Daytona. I've been getting more and more into it each, but apparently my driver can't get past 8th. And it just seems that much warmer, when you come in from the cold. 'Cause things ain't always better up the road.

Actually the one photo is before mass began, and the rest is in the lobby. But don't let that take away any lack of respect for me, I'm still an irreverent dirt bag. It's a virtue! Brandy, I love the pic! I noticed that this morning.

Day Two Sounds: Marshall Tucker Band, James Gang, Mumford and Sons, Punch Bros. Smells: Candles and Grilling! Tastes: 9. Rise and shine! It’s Sunday morning! As per usual, I was up with the dawn patrol. No one else even budged as I awoke and prepared for the day. One thing I needed to take care of, was a trip to Publix, the brand new one. As I was grabbing my keys, my son opened his eyes and said he wanted to go with me. So off we went to grab some donuts, milk, ice, and some fruit. On the way there I noticed you can see the 4 Sleezin’s creeping up out of the trees. On the way back, I wanted t

First of all, yes TCD found the key! MH9 will get me everytime. The kids in camo works too! The Gator shot...only #15. Wow, Wide Right...really? That's cruel. I'm working on the latest updates. Trying to get photos from BM, his wife, and daughter. He's roughly the equivalent of trying to get something from the DMV.

Awesome. KOA. Good tip, I want to take my son over there for a race, maybe camping can be involved afterall! Hey, Lamont you big dummy!

First of all, I warned 'ya about the correction there pal! Demon eyes are part of my basic DNA! It was. He's never disappointed. The margarita got me warm. The music is the big silly magnet! You should have been there. Mr. ofBears rocked the train of leapin' lords. He was the leader. I was also picked to run up and down the aisle with invisible binoculars for the "...that you ever did see..." part. There was food too Dave! Wings and Chili Nachos. Ok, but not picture worthy. We jumped on them like vikings in a raid. Sauce and napkin shrapnel everywhere! It's cool. It's a bar, but open and

Anywhoo. We left off with preparing for a night out with the FamilyOfBears. We made our way to POR by car, as I can’t see a practical way to do it by bus. We got there about 8:30 or so. It was packed. Go figure a Saturday night! We stood towards the back, and just as Bob turned on the stage lights, a group got up from their table. I was on it like OJ running through airports. Even sat on the lady’s coat as they were trying to leave. A round of hi-fives and drinks ensue! Ladies and Gentlemen, the FamilyofBears Now, I know his stage name is Yehaa Bob, but he’ll always be Piano Bob to us, so lea

Classic! Weren't they whacked on ether or something like that? My other favorite cartoon monster was Watt A Ghost, the orange electrical guy that you see in the opening credits to Scooby-Doo.

It was good seeing you too! Having gotten my son out of the hospital with pneumonia two days prior to our trip, I heard that whole corner of the loop was sick, so we didn't want to increase the risk. Going to the RV show this weekend? Nice! I no longer play school dances because I'm sick of the "If it's over a week old, it sucks" attitude. The biz has really killed it, music on the charts has become disposable. That is so cool! I always dug Gossamer, the big hairy orange thing with sneakers that lives with the mad scientist. Wow, thanks! I have a ton of one hour sets that I mixed over the p

That's why the rest rooms are air conditioned. Out of the sun, a place to rest, finish your beer, Clean up... But ever try drinking beer in front of a mirror, you get this overwhelping sense of guilt. And I have no idea why! We had our first GAG on this trip. I'll forfiet another night of hot dogs for that forever in our Fort trips. Now a staple.

Duelling Trip reports! I like it! What a great photo!

Excellent! Curt had that rig setup in the spot across from us over New Years, we toured it, and bothered them during setup. Wish I could've come back up to see the fresh crop of fiends that came in the few days after we left!

I wish you guys could have come out one night and hung by the fire. My son is funny with the music. He's young enough that he likes some of what his friends like, but he loves hanging out with me, so he's always hearing differennt stuff. "Daddyman, can you put that on my iPod?". His "go to" is Black Sabbath, Slayer, Kiss, and is developing a nice appetite for the Beatles. But I think his all time favorite is 'Point of Know Return' by Kansas. Excellent, come along for the ride! Thanks! BTW, There's a Hoity Toity Tea sighting coming up at some point in this adventure! Fashion sense? On my cam

Nice. Thanks for your support! Dave, you'll be in here somewhere. I had a stomach ache from laughing when I saw them all wet. My wife said they jumped 2 ft up and back. That sounds like an official OK to me! Welcome aboard! You have some of the photos already, You'll have to bear with us whilst we spin the yarns of epic BTS (Beer Tasting Sessions), several varieties in tow on this run! You're in it too! This trip was chock full o'fiends! The girls were great. Good campers. It's Ben and my son that are the pain-in-the-ass! How do you top that post? Yes, on page one, but the edit is gre

Thanks for hanging in there on this one. It took a holiday break! The first update is posted on the NYE trip! That will be a great trip! We end up there occasionally in the summer bcuse it's a little easier to get a spot. And the proximity to one of the best beaches! Thanks! You're in the NYE TR! I'm gonna try the Walgreen's TR, but I need to find something really absurd to shop for, gum won't do it. Yes, booze and catholic go hand in hand! Afterall, who made the first beer run? Well, wine anyway! Why, thank you! Going to the RV show this weekend? We come from a long line of reckless peop

Day One Sounds: Yes, The Band, Badfinger, BBS Smells: Fresh baked Subway rolls, Canvas, and cool crisp air! Tastes: Tuna, Habanero Margarita. As I sat around the fire with the old BassMaster during one of our regular Friday Night Fire sessions, we were discussing our upcoming trip to the Fortress of Wilderness. We were planning on ringing in the Year of Our Lord, 2013 at the Fort. We were scheduled to arrive 12/30, leaving on 1/3. Partial. The 30th was a Sunday, and the rates dropped substantially. But, why waste a whole Saturday NOT being at the Fort. So, we called Mickey, right there from th

Are they really building a bouncy house castle over there?

Day Three & Four concluded: Music: Stones, all day Drink: Nothing, just some empty cans! Smell: Fresh sea air and old German Autos Seeing as I now have a Fort trip from New Year’s Eve, chock fulla fiends and such to document, I suppose I should finish this one up lest both of my readers wonder what happened. We left off the last update from late Saturday afternoon. We had just had a long bike ride, had ice cream, and saw a guy catch a hammerhead shark in a cast net. By the way, Santa came through. I got a new Schwinn Pillow Top Gel-cushion seat for the old bike. Fat bastard still didn’t br

Cool. A new Stef report. Missed you guys by just a few days. I dreamed I heard that Whippoorwill sing...

Got another good one going here, sir. It's funny to read several fiend's posts that have us all weaving in and out of each other's camping trips. I'm just collecting the last few pics from BM and I'll be ready to launch my New Year's TR shortly. You show up in it a few times. Easy on the Van Halen bit there pal...Aerosmith is perhaps even more un-Disney! They got a ride!

Very cool TR! I am shocked though! All that beer...and not a single text! Wish we could've come up to say hello. We still haven't finished unpacking from NYE. Happy Birthday!

I'm waiting for page 2.

Curt, great meeting you this week. The Pirates-themed popup looked amazing. I hope 2013 is a great year for you and your service!

Day Three continued: Music: Stones, all day Drink: Nothing, just some empty cans! Smell: Fresh sea air and old German Autos At this point, I had just run up to the top of the fort by way of this long stairway. I had to get this picture as part of this TR. For a little trip back in time. Ya’ see Timmy, several years ago, MetalDad plied his skills as a full-on tantrum throwing lead singer of a metal band, back in my MetalHopeI’mNotADadYet days. We took a photo on these very steps a mere 25 years ago. MetalDad and the boys at Ft. DeSoto circa 1987… We’ll call this Hairway To Steven. Good day

Thanks. I appeciate the support. I would have thought the purple ff shirt would have drawn everyone off the pants, but no... Buncha sickos around here! Yikes. Lime Green, double Yikes! Thanks. I've been enjoying yours as well! Cool! I was wondering if you'd eventually be around! Did you pick up some Hat while it was on sale? How cool. We didn't get to go to the dog beach. My truck was 2 cars deep and set-up as the washing-up area.