Well, hello. It's nice that you've been thinking of us. Yes. We know...we've been thinking of you too. What have we been doing? That's hard to say...when's the last time we talked? Yeah. I can't remember either. But it's ok. You are the kind of friends we can just start chatting with again like no time has gone by. Oh...we also decided to talk about smart phone education for you kids and when should you start it. Specifically, if you don't have a landline, make sure your kids know how to use a smart phone to call someone.  Here are the articles we referenced:Toddler uses FaceTime to save DadKid calls 911 for Grandma

Well, hello. It's nice that you've been thinking of us. Yes. We know...we've been thinking of you too. What have we been doing? That's hard to say...when's the last time we talked? Yeah. I can't remember either. But it's ok. You are the kind of friends we can just start chatting with again like no time has gone by. Oh...we also decided to talk about smart phone education for you kids and when should you start it. Specifically, if you don't have a landline, make sure your kids know how to use a smart phone to call someone.  Here are the articles we referenced:<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/07/19/toddler-saves-dad-facetiming-nurse-mom/800591002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toddler uses FaceTime to save Dad</a><a href="http://www.azfamily.com/story/38873737/four-year-old-saves-his-grandmothers-life-by-calling-911" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K</a><a href="http://www.azfamily.com/story/38873737/four-year-old-saves-his-grandmothers-life-by-calling-911" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">id calls 911 for Grandma</a>

Episode 45- Smart Phone Kids

Hey Disaster Dad family! This summer is full of travel (work and family), so we are having a haphazard recording schedule with the Dads. We appreciate your patience and hope you stick with us. This week we had plans to discuss the importance of alternate plans, but then Disaster Joe went on a rant about appliances. Luckily, he highlighted the need to have alternate plans for appliance shopping as well. Make sure to give the #SummerOfDad a go and let us know what's going on. 

Hey Disaster Dad family! This summer is full of travel (work and family), so we are having a haphazard recording schedule with the Dads. We appreciate your patience and hope you stick with us. This week we had plans to discuss the importance of alternate plans, but then Disaster Joe went on a rant about appliances. Luckily, he highlighted the need to have alternate plans for appliance shopping as well. Make sure to give the #SummerOfDad a go and let us know what's going on.

Episode 44- Alternate Appliance Plans

The Disaster Dads are here to chat about the summer activities of their youth. And the woes of Refrigerator Joe. 

The Disaster Dads are here to chat about the summer activities of their youth. And the woes of Refrigerator Joe.

Episode 43- Flashes of Summer Past

Hello Disaster Dad Nation! We missed you and I'm sure you missed us. The Dads have been galavanting from one kid party to another. Also, Disaster Erik didn't plan well and took all the recording equipment with him. So we are ramping back into the podcasting you know and love. That said, enjoy our rants and rattles and we look forward to catching back up with you! 

Hello Disaster Dad Nation! We missed you and I'm sure you missed us. The Dads have been galavanting from one kid party to another. Also, Disaster Erik didn't plan well and took all the recording equipment with him. So we are ramping back into the podcasting you know and love. That said, enjoy our rants and rattles and we look forward to catching back up with you!

Episode 42- Joe Speaks

You read that right! This week, the Dads had the great privilege to chat with two of Arlington County Fire Department's amazing Officers; Captain Sarah and Lieutenant Cheryl. We heard about Camp Heat, a great summer camp that the ACFD puts on for girls ages 15-18 and with 7 daughters in the Disaster Dad family, we wanted to chat about it. I mean, how couldn't we....a free summer camp that involves fire? A no brainer.    We really appreciated the time that Sarah and Cheryl took out of their evening to discuss the camp and that they put up with our shenanigans. If your household has a young girl that may be interested in the fire service....you can't go wrong with a fun summer camp.  Notes from the chatCamp Heat: https://fire.arlingtonva.us/girls-fire-camp/ACFD: https://fire.arlingtonva.us/

You read that right! This week, the Dads had the great privilege to chat with two of Arlington County Fire Department's amazing Officers; Captain Sarah and Lieutenant Cheryl. We heard about <a href="https://fire.arlingtonva.us/girls-fire-camp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Heat</a>, a great summer camp that the ACFD puts on for girls ages 15-18 and with 7 daughters in the Disaster Dad family, we wanted to chat about it. I mean, how couldn't we....a free summer camp that involves fire? A no brainer.  <a href="https://fire.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/02/Camp-Heat-Application-2018-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> We really appreciated the time that Sarah and Cheryl took out of their evening to discuss the camp and that they put up with our shenanigans. If your household has a young girl that may be interested in the fire service....you can't go wrong with a fun summer camp.  <h2>Notes from the chat</h2>Camp Heat: <a href="https://fire.arlingtonva.us/girls-fire-camp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fire.arlingtonva.us/girls-fire-camp/</a>ACFD: <a href="https://fire.arlingtonva.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fire.arlingtonva.us/</a>

Episode 41- Fire Camp for Girls

This episode, the Dads were thrilled, and honored, to chat with Sarah from the Vienna Chapter of Moms Demand Action. Sarah is an instructor for the Be SMART program and she shared the history of the program, who the target audience is (spoiler alert: It's for everyone!), and how you can get involved if you want to. Whether you grew up around guns or have never handled a firearm, the Be SMART program is a great way to prime a conversation about gun safety.  Also, they have Melissa Joan Hart as a spokesperson...what more do you need to get involved!?!

This episode, the Dads were thrilled, and honored, to chat with Sarah from the Vienna Chapter of <a href="https://momsdemandaction.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moms Demand Action</a>. Sarah is an instructor for the <a href="http://besmartforkids.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be SMART</a> program and she shared the history of the program, who the target audience is (spoiler alert: It's for everyone!), and how you can get involved if you want to. Whether you grew up around guns or have never handled a firearm, the Be SMART program is a great way to prime a conversation about gun safety.  Also, they have Melissa Joan Hart as a spokesperson...what more do you need to get involved!?!

Episode 40- Get SMART

First: If you haven't gotten a flu shot...GET ONE! Second: Disaster Dan was awesomer than usual and had the brilliant that we should ask a smart person about the flu and how it impacts our kids (and the rest of us). So, we got to chat with Dr. Crystal Sparling, MD, MPH, FAAP. She's a pediatrician at Scissortail Pediatrics in Blanchard, OK. She's awesome and was very patient with the questions that Disaster Joe had. Listen to the episode, ask your pediatrician questions, and GET YOUR FLU SHOT.  Notes from the chatScissortail PediatricsCDC Flu

First: If you haven't gotten a flu shot...GET ONE! Second: Disaster Dan was awesomer than usual and had the brilliant that we should ask a smart person about the flu and how it impacts our kids (and the rest of us). So, we got to chat with Dr. Crystal Sparling, MD, MPH, FAAP. She's a pediatrician at <a href="https://www.scissortailpediatrics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scissortail Pediatrics</a> in Blanchard, OK. She's awesome and was very patient with the questions that Disaster Joe had. Listen to the episode, ask your pediatrician questions, and GET YOUR FLU SHOT.  <h2>Notes from the chat</h2><a href="https://www.scissortailpediatrics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scissortail Pediatrics</a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CDC Flu</a>

Episode 39- Get Your Shots

The Dads get together to check-in on how Kindergarten is going and what sage words of advice can be shared. That predictably devolved into a well reasoned argument against random snow(less) day's for schools. Enjoy!

The Dads get together to check-in on how Kindergarten is going and what sage words of advice can be shared. That predictably devolved into a well reasoned argument against random snow(less) day's for schools. Enjoy!

Episode 38- Snow Daze

The Dads have a candid discussion about cars and the safety features you can find on them. Some Dads are happy about the tech, others are not. *Spoiler Alert for every episode: Disaster Rob has issues with anything new*

The Dads have a candid discussion about cars and the safety features you can find on them. Some Dads are happy about the tech, others are not. *Spoiler Alert for every episode: Disaster Rob has issues with anything new*

Grinds My Gears

The Dads are back and happy to have survived the holiday spirit that enveloped and consumed our little ones. Only 343 days until Xmas. (sorry...I'm sooo sorry)Listen to us chat about our time off and the little ballistic missile issue in Hawaii. Enjoy! 

The Dads are back and happy to have survived the holiday spirit that enveloped and consumed our little ones. Only 343 days until Xmas. (sorry...I'm sooo sorry)Listen to us chat about our time off and the little ballistic missile issue in Hawaii. Enjoy!

Episode 36- Dusting off from the Holidaze

Every few weeks, the Disaster Dads will gather to discuss the emergencies and disasters of the moment. They will provide tips and tricks for handling disasters at home and how the skills of emergency management translate well to the management of a toddler. The Dads will bring their years of training as emergency responders into your car, living room, or office and through entertaining stories they will help you prepare for whatever your next disaster may be.

You will learn to prepare for and survive disasters, both large and small, as the Disaster Dads share their stories in this uproarious parlor-style podcast.

Will save your life, your marriage, or just your pants

Disaster Dads

The Accidental Tourist - Situational awareness. Knowing the geography. Having a plan. All of this becomes more difficult when you're traveling, especially when you don't know the language. The Dads bring in an expert to talk about all of this: their buddy Jae. He's a former firefighter buddy. He doesn't have kids but he is a security officer with the UN mission in Kabul, Afghanistan. Which may be as challenging as traveling with a two year old. Tough call.  Notes from the chatState Department Travel InfoUN ETB BagsGrey Man

The Accidental Tourist - Situational awareness. Knowing the geography. Having a plan. All of this becomes more difficult when you're traveling, especially when you don't know the language. The Dads bring in an expert to talk about all of this: their buddy Jae. He's a former firefighter buddy. He doesn't have kids but he is a security officer with the UN mission in Kabul, Afghanistan. Which may be as challenging as traveling with a two year old. Tough call.  <h2>Notes from the chat</h2><a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">State Department Travel Info</a><a href="http://unesco.org.pk/documents/Basic%20Field%20Trauma%20Procedures.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UN ETB Bags</a><a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=The%20Grey%20Man" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grey Man</a>

Episode 14- The Accidental Tourist

Outdoor preparedness, thinking about large crowds: The Dads discuss how to be prepared for hikes with kids, including how Rob braved the wilderness with the most dangerous animal imaginable - two kids! The dads also give tips on surviving at big events like the presidential inauguration and the million women march.  Plus, Frank briefs the Dads on a pleasant return flight from Hawaii where nothing happened ... other than a diabetic emergency and a stroke (in the same row)! Notes from the chatWhat you should expect to find in an airline med bag

Outdoor preparedness, thinking about large crowds: The Dads discuss how to be prepared for hikes with kids, including how Rob braved the wilderness with the most dangerous animal imaginable - two kids! The dads also give tips on surviving at big events like the presidential inauguration and the million women march.  Plus, Frank briefs the Dads on a pleasant return flight from Hawaii where nothing happened ... other than a diabetic emergency and a stroke (in the same row)! <h2>Notes from the chat</h2><a href="http://www.ashp.org/menu/News/PharmacyNews/NewsArticle.aspx?Source=News&amp;Type=Rss&amp;Id=4158" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What you should expect to find in an airline med bag</a>

Episode 12- Large Crowds and Other Randomness

Following the domestic terrorist attack in Las Vegas, the Dads have grand plans to discuss how to talk to our kids about these attacks, but we easily (predictably?) go off on a tangent. We still have a great conversation, just not about what we planned to discuss. We round out the chat with an armchair review of the recent #Army10Miler and how it became the #ArmyFunRun. We were missing Disaster Joe, but that meant we were 100% beard strong.  Notes from the chathttp://www.redcross.org/news/article/Red-Cross-and-Disney-Team-Up-to-Prepare-Kids-for-Disastershttps://www.ready.gov/kidshttps://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/readyhttps://www.ready.gov/kids/educators

Following the domestic terrorist attack in Las Vegas, the Dads have grand plans to discuss how to talk to our kids about these attacks, but we easily (predictably?) go off on a tangent. We still have a great conversation, just not about what we planned to discuss. We round out the chat with an armchair review of the recent #Army10Miler and how it became the #ArmyFunRun. We were missing Disaster Joe, but that meant we were 100% beard strong.  <h2>Notes from the chat</h2><a href="http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Red-Cross-and-Disney-Team-Up-to-Prepare-Kids-for-Disasters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Red-Cross-and-Disney-Team-Up-to-Prepare-Kids-for-Disasters</a><a href="http://www.ready.gov/kids" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ready.gov/kids</a><a href="https://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/ready" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sesamestreet.org/toolkits/ready</a><a href="https://www.ready.gov/kids/educators" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ready.gov/kids/educators</a>

Episode 31- Beards and Knowledge

We don't talk about Disaster Erik's wattle, but we do chat about our holiday plans and the decision to fly or not fly with little ones. Also, all the sympathy to Disaster Erik's family...for having to travel with him. The Dads also gain elightenment from Disaster Joe and feel like they've been missing something for far too long. 

We don't talk about Disaster Erik's wattle, but we do chat about our holiday plans and the decision to fly or not fly with little ones. Also, all the sympathy to Disaster Erik's family...for having to travel with him. The Dads also gain elightenment from Disaster Joe and feel like they've been missing something for far too long.

Episode 34- The Turkey Trot

In this episode, the Dads have grand plans to discuss the Great Shakeout and use Disaster Erik's recent quinquennial physical as a reminder to take your health seriously. In typical Disaster Dad fashion, we were easily derailed and ended up talking about our days working the Marine Corps Marathon and when we should let our kids watch the formative movies of our youth. Worth listening to until the end. The very end. 

In this episode, the Dads have grand plans to discuss <a href="https://www.shakeout.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Great Shakeout</a> and use Disaster Erik's recent quinquennial physical as a reminder to take your health seriously. In typical Disaster Dad fashion, we were easily derailed and ended up talking about our days working the Marine Corps Marathon and when we should let our kids watch the formative movies of our youth. Worth listening to until the end. The very end.

Episode 32- It's a Marathon, not a Sprint

The Dads review one of the most impactful disaster movies of 1998, Deep Impact! That's right, every now and then, the Dads are going to toss in a totally scientific and accurate review of the best disaster movies out there. We listen to President Freeman and wonder if they were hoping to make a TV series on all the random story lines in this movie. Enjoy! 

The Dads review one of the most impactful disaster movies of 1998, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Impact-Robert-Duvall/dp/6305232660" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Impact</a>! That's right, every now and then, the Dads are going to toss in a totally scientific and accurate review of the best disaster movies out there. We listen to President Freeman and wonder if they were hoping to make a TV series on all the random story lines in this movie. Enjoy!

Episode 13- Disasters of 1998

The weather outside is frightful, but the conversation is so delightful! And since you've got no place to go...might as well listen to the Dads discuss winter weather emergencies and home front preparedness. Listen to Dan and Joe both fall off the recording, Rob discussing the finer points of living room camping, Frank sharing his tips to preparing an outside faucet for winter, and Erik learning the importance of Calcium Chloride.Bonus, when you join us for emergency preparedness you also get to go down the rabbit hole of excellent movies from the late '80's. Remember, it's not the Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Tower. 

The weather outside is frightful, but the conversation is so delightful! And since you've got no place to go...might as well listen to the Dads discuss winter weather emergencies and home front preparedness. Listen to Dan and Joe both fall off the recording, Rob discussing the finer points of living room camping, Frank sharing his tips to preparing an outside faucet for winter, and Erik learning the importance of Calcium Chloride.Bonus, when you join us for emergency preparedness you also get to go down the rabbit hole of excellent movies from the late '80's. Remember, it's not the Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Tower.

Episode 10- Safe Winter Wonderland

This episode, The Dads are honored to be joined by two very special guests. Friend of The Dads, and really one of The Dads, Robin returns to the family table and was able to bring a VERY special friend with him, Michael Walter, the Public Information Officer for the Houston Office of Emergency Management. They shared what it was like for them during Hurricane Harvey and how their personal emergency plans played out while their professional plans were in overdrive. The Dads were grateful to have the opportunity for this chat and wish Robin and Michael, as well of the rest of Houston, a speedy recovery. Visit HoustonRecovers.org to find out what you can do to help. Get on iTunesGet on GooglePlay Notes from the chathttps://houstonrecovers.org/https://houstonrecovers.org/https://houstonrecovers.org/

This episode, The Dads are honored to be joined by two very special guests. Friend of The Dads, and really one of The Dads, Robin returns to the family table and was able to bring a VERY special friend with him, Michael Walter, the Public Information Officer for the Houston Office of Emergency Management. They shared what it was like for them during Hurricane Harvey and how their personal emergency plans played out while their professional plans were in overdrive. The Dads were grateful to have the opportunity for this chat and wish Robin and Michael, as well of the rest of Houston, a speedy recovery. Visit <a href="https://houstonrecovers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HoustonRecovers.org</a> to find out what you can do to help. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disaster-dads/id1143363024?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get on iTunes</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ix2xcflmxh4z5difvz7eyujckuy?t=Disaster_Dads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get on GooglePlay</a> <h2>Notes from the chat</h2><a href="https://houstonrecovers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://houstonrecovers.org/</a><a href="https://houstonrecovers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://houstonrecovers.org/</a><a href="https://houstonrecovers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://houstonrecovers.org/</a>

Let's Talk About Harvey

Or report and news. Either way is a valid answer. This episode, Disaster Erik forgot to organize a theme, so he spitballed and asked everyone to bring a book report. Disaster Robin got a pass because he could talk #Astros and that was ok. We chat about the life skills learned from Calvin and Hobbes, how the man who designed awesome trains also worked on Sky Lab, and the benefit of a "go home" back. Listen and enjoy. Also, validate our existence by giving us your favorite rating.  Notes from the chathttp://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/05/10/how-to-build-a-get-home-bag-book-giveaway/https://kotaku.com/calvin-and-hobbes-showed-the-trouble-with-organized-spo-1820093556https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Loewy

Or report and news. Either way is a valid answer. This episode, Disaster Erik forgot to organize a theme, so he spitballed and asked everyone to bring a book report. Disaster Robin got a pass because he could talk #Astros and that was ok. We chat about the life skills learned from Calvin and Hobbes, how the man who designed awesome trains also worked on Sky Lab, and the benefit of a "go home" back. Listen and enjoy. Also, validate our existence by giving us your favorite rating.  <h2>Notes from the chat</h2><a href="http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/05/10/how-to-build-a-get-home-bag-book-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/05/10/how-to-build-a-get-home-bag-book-giveaway/</a><a href="https://kotaku.com/calvin-and-hobbes-showed-the-trouble-with-organized-spo-1820093556" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kotaku.com/calvin-and-hobbes-showed-the-trouble-with-organized-spo-1820093556</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Loewy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Loewy</a>

Episode 33- News and Reports

WELCOME TO SEASON 2! That's right, you survived season one because you excellent preparedness skills, get ready for season two...the Toddler Years! We've been walking, asking "What's this?", and generally annoying our older siblings...time to take it to the next level! We welcome the newest member to the Disaster Dads, Robin! He's always been here, but now it's official. This way Joe can talk even less. BUT, not until after this episode that he put together for an after action report on National Preparedness Month. Grab your favorite lovey, this episode is good! 

WELCOME TO SEASON 2! That's right, you survived season one because you excellent preparedness skills, get ready for season two...the Toddler Years! We've been walking, asking "What's this?", and generally annoying our older siblings...time to take it to the next level! We welcome the newest member to the Disaster Dads, Robin! He's always been here, but now it's official. This way Joe can talk even less. BUT, not until after this episode that he put together for an after action report on National Preparedness Month. Grab your favorite lovey, this episode is good!

Episode 30- You Plan, I Plan, We All Plan For Disaster

We have the gang back together again! Travel hasn't stopped, but it's pretty nice to have the full Disaster team in one place to celebrate our Podiversary! We can't believe how fast we grew up, or at least appeared to grow up. But we need to talk about the kids. Always the kids. So for that, we chat about when they go to school and the process/steps/issues associated with that. Enjoy the banter and listen to us babble on about many things unrelated to school. And Happy #DisasterDadDay Notes from the chatSituational Awareness

We have the gang back together again! Travel hasn't stopped, but it's pretty nice to have the full Disaster team in one place to celebrate our Podiversary! We can't believe how fast we grew up, or at least appeared to grow up. But we need to talk about the kids. Always the kids. So for that, we chat about when they go to school and the process/steps/issues associated with that. Enjoy the banter and listen to us babble on about many things unrelated to school. And Happy #DisasterDadDay <h2>Notes from the chat</h2><a href="http://www.disasterdads.com/podcast/2017/2/14/episode-14-the-accidental-tourist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Situational Awareness</a>

Episode 27- They Grow Up So Fast

This episode, the Dads review the second greatest Christmas movie on the market and look at it from the perspective of insurance and what Clark's bonus check really would have gone to. We were happy to welcome Disaster Joe back and appreciated his input. We also issue the #BlessingChallenge and we'd love to hear your stories and how your blessing went over.  Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goon The Before The After

This episode, the Dads review the second greatest Christmas movie on the market and look at it from the perspective of insurance and what Clark's bonus check really would have gone to. We were happy to welcome Disaster Joe back and appreciated his input. We also issue the #BlessingChallenge and we'd love to hear your stories and how your blessing went over.  <h1>Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goon</h1> The Before The After

Episode 35- Lampoon Deductible

This week 4/5 of the Disaster Dads are on travel and of those, only one has access to the internet. Guys....Summer travel is hard. But, we are extremely lucky that Disaster Rob was able to sweet talk Disaster GrandBob to join us! Our pre-taping chat went down a road of family travel in the 80's versus family travel now. And GrandBob was part of the Disaster Rob Disney Delight earlier this year, so he is our SME on comparative travel! This was a fun episode and excited to share with the Disaster Dad family! Enjoy!

This week 4/5 of the Disaster Dads are on travel and of those, only one has access to the internet. Guys....Summer travel is hard. But, we are extremely lucky that Disaster Rob was able to sweet talk Disaster GrandBob to join us! Our pre-taping chat went down a road of family travel in the 80's versus family travel now. And GrandBob was part of the Disaster Rob Disney Delight earlier this year, so he is our SME on comparative travel! This was a fun episode and excited to share with the Disaster Dad family! Enjoy!

Episode 26- Disaster GrandBob

4/5s of the Dads gather to finally do the long threatened generators episode! This week the Dads take a first look at all the toys you need ... I mean, some tips when you're thinking about using a generator. Topics include how to estimate your power needs, where to put the generator, and how to get the power from the generator to your appliances.  Notes from the chathttp://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/generator-wattage-estimation-guidehttps://www.lowes.com/projects/pdfs/portable-generator-wattage-chart.pdfhttps://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Electricity-Usage-Monitor/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503884173&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=kill-a-watt

4/5s of the Dads gather to finally do the long threatened generators episode! This week the Dads take a first look at all the toys you need ... I mean, some tips when you're thinking about using a generator. Topics include how to estimate your power needs, where to put the generator, and how to get the power from the generator to your appliances.  <h2>Notes from the chat</h2><a href="http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/generator-wattage-estimation-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/generator-wattage-estimation-guide</a><a href="https://www.lowes.com/projects/pdfs/portable-generator-wattage-chart.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lowes.com/projects/pdfs/portable-generator-wattage-chart.pdf</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Electricity-Usage-Monitor/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503884173&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=kill-a-watt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/P3-P4400-Electricity-Usage-Monitor/dp/B00009MDBU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1503884173&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=kill-a-watt</a>

Episode 28- Watts Up with Generators

Get yo' gift on! Today's episode has some helpful gift ideas from the Dads, for the Dads in your life.  Topics include bear fights, battlefield medicine, the importance of owning multiple Leatherman tools, puppy pads, Christmas trees, and, as always, the importance of grommets.  Notes from the chatThe gift list:GoTennaFolding ShovelDiaper Bags: Dad Gear and PaperclipLeathermanSwiss Army KnifeWhiskyPoler BagThe all powerful Tarp with Grommets

Get yo' gift on! Today's episode has some helpful gift ideas from the Dads, for the Dads in your life.  Topics include bear fights, battlefield medicine, the importance of owning multiple Leatherman tools, puppy pads, Christmas trees, and, as always, the importance of grommets.  <h2>Notes from the chat</h2>The gift list:<ul><li><a href="http://www.gotenna.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoTenna</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Entrenching-Tool-F08-N-Folding/dp/B0038A05X6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480903994&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=army+folding+shovel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Folding Shovel</a></li><li>Diaper Bags: <a href="https://www.dadgear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dad Gear</a> and <a href="http://www.papercliplife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paperclip</a></li><li><a href="http://www.leatherman.com/wave-10.html#start=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leatherman</a></li><li><a href="https://www.swissknifeshop.com/shop/swiss-army/do-it-yourself-swiss-army-knives/swiss-army-handyman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swiss Army Knife</a></li><li><a href="https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/roundstone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whisky</a></li><li><a href="http://www.polerstuff.com/products/carry-on-duffle-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poler Bag</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Texsport-Heavy-Duty-Reinforced-Multi-Purpose-Waterproof/dp/B003RXVC04/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480904252&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=plastic+tarp+grommets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The all powerful Tarp with Grommets</a></li></ul>

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