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February 21st will be the greatest day of my life
Chad Concelmo \| 1:13 PM on 02.11.2009	57 comments

Back in September, a group of Destructoid community members (a.k.a. the greatest human beings that have ever lived) pooled their hard-earned money to buy me a present. That present turned out to be a dolphin interaction program at Sea World. Basically, I was given the opportunity to study and swim with a bunch of dolphins for a few hours.

It goes without saying that I was eternally grateful for the incredibly nice gift (if I ever have forty children, they will all be named after you guys).

Unfortunately, due to a combination of a ridiculously busy schedule and the end of the dolphin swimming season, I never had a chance to redeem the amazing gift last year.

Well ... the new season is just starting ... and I just reserved a spot to -- man, I can’t believe I am actually typing this -- swim with dolphins.

So, it’s official: On February 21, 2009 I will finally get to experience something I have wanted to do my entire life.

I know this sounds so dramatic, but for people that know me this is obviously a huge deal. Like, I-may-die-of-a-heart-attack-once-I-get-to-touch-one-of-these majestic-beasts huge.

I will try to take as many pictures as possible once I make the drive down to San Diego in (OMG!) less than two weeks.

Thanks again to the people that contributed to the gift. I am so excited I don’t think I can even type anymore.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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Takeshi says:
(# 0) on 02/11/2009 13:23

I'm very happy for you Chad! Better post some video's!

MrSadistic says:
(# 1) on 02/11/2009 13:24

Spiffy. Just remember to keep your hands where the trainers can see them.

Char Aznable says:
(# 2) on 02/11/2009 13:30

That sounds...wait for it...AMAZING.

Pics/videos or it didn't happen, though.

KyleGamgee says:
(# 3) on 02/11/2009 13:38

You're going to explode

with glee

on the way down there.

You're going to be just a mess the whole trip.

:D

Guagloves says:
(# 4) on 02/11/2009 13:40

I didn't realize it was happening so soon! I am excited for you Chad and hope you have an AMAAAAZING time!!!

mix says:
(# 5) on 02/11/2009 13:41

Awesome stuff!!

and yeah, takes pics or it diddn't happen.

Diverse says:
(# 6) on 02/11/2009 13:45

This dream of yours has inspired me to pursue my own dream of riding on the back of a Giraffe! Although yours is coming true, and is more realistic. :(

Solgrim says:
(# 7) on 02/11/2009 13:57

When you arrive those dolphins will get really serious and turn to you to say, "Chad, you have finally arrived. Lead us. Lead us to the future. We have waited a long time for this moment."

Necros says:
(# 8) on 02/11/2009 14:07

Get tons of videos of you and the dolphins making out!

Aurain says:
(# 9) on 02/11/2009 14:10

Congrats, but just imagine if you did have a beard on that day. That would be even more amazing would it not?

JTHomeslice says:
(# 10) on 02/11/2009 14:14

AMAZING

SilverDragon1979 says:
(# 11) on 02/11/2009 14:19

When my buddy Jody got married, I bought him and his wife a "Swimming with the dolphins experience" for their honeymoon. They both extremely enjoyed it. :-)

Kayka says:
(# 12) on 02/11/2009 14:24

I'm so happy for you man. Take a camera with you and document that glorious day! :D

Colette Bennett says:
(# 13) on 02/11/2009 14:25

Make sure you bring someone to take a picture of you crying hysterical tears of joy!

Naim Master says:
(# 14) on 02/11/2009 14:40

AMAZING ! (I wish I knew Dtoid for mroe ti me so I could buy you dolphin swimming ...)

Naim Master says:
(# 15) on 02/11/2009 14:41

*more time

Hamza CTZ Aziz says:
(# 16) on 02/11/2009 14:47

You gonna get raped.

sweetchuck says:
(# 17) on 02/11/2009 14:48

I'm reminded of a Demetri Martin joke:
My friend asked me if I’d ever swam with dolphins. I said, Yeah, of course. [Pause.] Wait. What distance are we talking about? [Pause.] From the dolphins. [Pause.] Because last time I was in the ocean, I’m pretty sure I swam with most of them. [Pause.] Think about it. [Pause. Pause. Pause.] All right.

brainderailment says:
(# 18) on 02/11/2009 14:53

You like dolphins? I can make you one.

ZServ says:
(# 19) on 02/11/2009 14:54

now IM excited!

randombullseye says:
(# 20) on 02/11/2009 14:59

Make sure the Dolphin doesn't try to make love to you.

Dimly says:
(# 21) on 02/11/2009 15:01

Oh man, what if the dolphin is having a bad day and has a 'tude. Maybe you show up to take a swim and he just gives you the finger.

That would suck.

brosef says:
(# 22) on 02/11/2009 15:02

Be sure to take at least one picture with the expression... you know the one.

That one.

lovemana23 says:
(# 23) on 02/11/2009 15:02

Go Chad! The Dolphins will recognise you on a soul level as being their long lost leader....and will probably escort you off to their marine palace under the sea. We`ll never see you again (sob)!

God i`d love to see your face when you first meet them. Maybe a joyous tear will be shed? Enjoy meeting your brethren good sir ^_^

Aurion says:
(# 24) on 02/11/2009 15:06

Make sure you don't hug it to death. =D

Artemus says:
(# 25) on 02/11/2009 15:07

How cool is that, son?! You are one lucky guy, Chad!
I wonder what a dolphin feels like?!
I'm sure we will see/hear all about it...
Have fun! =) Yee!

Knives says:
(# 26) on 02/11/2009 15:08

Is it gonna be a dtoid LA Sea World trip? I mean, Sea World isn't that far..

Sharpless says:
(# 27) on 02/11/2009 15:09

You know in the Bible, when Moses comes down from meeting God on the mountain and it says that his face was glowing so brightly with the glory of God that the people weren't able to look at him because it was so, like, glorious and stuff?

That's how I imagine you, during this experience.

007 says:
(# 28) on 02/11/2009 15:15

The guy in the last pic looks like GHost.

Niero says:
(# 29) on 02/11/2009 15:16

^.^

Fronz says:
(# 30) on 02/11/2009 15:20

Enjoy it dude! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

falinter says:
(# 31) on 02/11/2009 15:24

Congrats Chad!

Hope we get a play by play post of all the dolphiny goodness afterwords.

NihonTiger90 says:
(# 32) on 02/11/2009 15:29

Pics or it didn't happen. :D

RonBurgandy2010 says:
(# 33) on 02/11/2009 15:39

I don't want to be in the water next to you...

...You know why...

grafkhun says:
(# 34) on 02/11/2009 15:43

pics are great, but video would be awesome! Enjoy Chad.

gatorsax2010 says:
(# 35) on 02/11/2009 15:48

I'd tell you to have a great time, but it would be superfluous. I'll just add my voice to the growing legions demanding pictures and video :)

ZombiePlatypus says:
(# 36) on 02/11/2009 16:12

My aunt did something like this once and seemed to really enjoy it. Have a blast, Chad.

garison says:
(# 37) on 02/11/2009 16:13

Freaking awesome.

seigfreid says:
(# 38) on 02/11/2009 16:19

Brosef, that was an awesome gif. Congrats Chad, you should get a thing that allows you to swim fast and breath underwater so you can live with dolphins.

Puppy Licks says:
(# 39) on 02/11/2009 16:23

needs video.
SOOOOO needs a video :D

Justice says:
(# 40) on 02/11/2009 16:28

I envy you so much!

Xhumation says:
(# 41) on 02/11/2009 16:39

sounds like February 21st is gonna be the..BEST DAY EEEEEVER!

Enjoy it Chad and please share the experience with the community, pictures, video and maybe a detailed narration on Retroforce Go!

pascuz46 says:
(# 42) on 02/11/2009 17:03

That sounds awesome Chad, I'm sure you'll have a blast and you got some really good friends.

Technophile says:
(# 43) on 02/11/2009 17:18

like everyone said. I expect video and pictures. I want to see if you will actually explode.

A New Challenger says:
(# 44) on 02/11/2009 17:23

This might be the first instance where the person tries to rape the dolphin instead of vice versa.

TheCleaningGuy says:
(# 45) on 02/11/2009 17:48

Have fun Chad!
But not too much fun...

Snoopbob2006 says:
(# 46) on 02/11/2009 18:03

kiss one on the shnozzle

Tactix says:
(# 47) on 02/11/2009 18:35

<3 Have an AMAZING time Chad!

Crunshii says:
(# 48) on 02/11/2009 18:42

hope he gives u a happy child!!! :D

funran says:
(# 49) on 02/11/2009 18:43

Go Dolphin boners!

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