DISQUS

Wahoodad makes a very good point (actually, several...) about safety and the safety mindset you need to have when taking your brood to The Depot. To paraphrase 80s band Roxette, "Hold on tight, you know [it]'s a little bit dangerous."

Classic! Friggin' hysterical.

Now that you mention this, I agree completely! I thought it was just the way we store them...packages piled up on top of each other. But a change in manufacturing technique makes sense.

Personally, ginger ale/beer is not my thing...but I totally agree with Squirt. I had an uncle who used to bring Squirt with him from Michigan when he visited. It was the best present he could bring! I have to add Jarritos to the discussion because when you're eating Mexican or Tex/Mex, there's nothing better. I know FooDad will agree. But you've got to choose wisely - Mandarin, Lime and Guava rule. Watermelon is a HUGE disappointment.

From the "I Hope I Get It Files of ReviewDad," a couple of other suggestions:

DVDs - If your guy likes old movies and John Wayne, you can't go wrong with The John Wayne/John Ford Box Set (you don't need to know who John ford is, if your dude is into movies, he will)...available at amazon.

A Dresser-top Valet/Charging Station. keeps all of his gadgets cords neat and good ones have drawers to store watches, pens, change... Everyone has their own version this year...it's a hot item. Check Brookstone, Red Envelope, etc.

Bose Noise Canceling Headphones - Available in on ear or over the ear versions (although ReviewDad's bro who works at Bose says to go with the over the ear version). I he flies for work, he needs these.