Sandoogans' Log

One of the very many awesome special memoriesI have of my dad is going to Disneyland. I don't think my dad cared for Disneyland much (Gasp! I know) but would still take us when we were kids. He rarely ever got on any rides with the exception of: The Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean. I think Pirates was his favorite. I always looked forward to my dad getting on the rides with us, even it was a few, and remember how he seemed to enjoy the scenery as cruised along the dark waters.  We've tried to convince my dad, several times, to come with us on our many Disney trips we take now as adults. We've even tried to persuade him by telling him they now sell alcohol at the park. So far he's declined every invite. I think we're just going to have to bamboozle him and not telling him we're bringing him to Disney. We'll see, that man isn't easiest person to trick. Love you, papi!

It's hard for some to imagine (or for most of the guys still out there) but I sometimes really miss Dubai. Don't get me wrong, I love being home and being settled, but something about that place left me feeling I wanted more. There isn't much to do out there, there are strict laws, the locals are rude AND you can't buy alcohol there! Dun dun dun! Well I should rephrase that, you can buy alcohol in designated places, such as hotels and certain restaurants. You can't go to a store and pick up a bottle of Jack or get a six pack of Stella. For this you have to take a 2 hour drive into another country. I did it. Quite the experience might I add, but that's a different story. I sometimes wonder why I miss Dubai. Like I said, there isn't much to do out there. All you would literally need is a week to do pretty much everything there is to do, and you'd still have time to relax. I guess I miss it because of all the heartfelt memories and deep meaning that place...