Either I just became the coolest dad on the block or I have become the most foolish – I’m not sure which.

My daughter’s “big” bday gift was a zip-line that goes across our backyard. She’s having a blast and the neighbors are already coming over to hang out more.

Not bad.

(Pats self on the back).

That smile is worth 1,000 zip-lines. I hope that I can see every single one of them.

Posted on October 16, 2012 In Community
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10 responses to Of Smiles and Zip Lines

  1. Adam Shields October 16, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I have friends that made one as well. They taught their dog to pull the kids back again. It is pretty awesome.

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  2. Kirsten Smith October 16, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Ahh, I love it! Ziplines are awesome sauce. True story. And for the record, you’re a really cool dad! Soak up the week ahead and THANK YOU for sharing your mind and your heart with all of us this weekend at the Influence Conference. I know that I was both challenged and blessed by your presence. Thanks!

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  3. Mutant Minds October 17, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    Your just coolish!

    I guess there was no pun intended when you said, “the neighbors are already coming over to hang out more”? :)

    Would sure like to know where I could get some of that redbean icecream, since I miss the stuff I used to get in Japan.

    By the way, I was joking about the Mr. Bean Pillow.

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  4. Matthew Snider October 17, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I am coming down from Baltimore this weekend! It better hold me and my three girls!

    Awesome stuff man.

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  5. bradkindercoaching October 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    My vote is for “coolest dad”, not so foolish as I see this. This is pretty cool, John!

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  6. Benny October 17, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Definitely think the coolest! That looks like fun.

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  7. Lincoln Parks October 17, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Looks like fun. Now I guess I have a project for me to put in our backyard along with my putting range. Thanks John.

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  8. aimee steckowski October 17, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    wicked cool dad!

    my dad acquired an olympic sized trampoline when we were kids — we were the cool kids & he was the coolest dad. way to go!

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  9. Johnson Cook October 18, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    So do you have product reviews? Research to share on Zipline shopping?! I’m “in the market” myself. :) Maybe you can publish “The Ultimate Guide to Dads Putting in Ziplines!”

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