Littleton, CO - 49 year old divorced Littleton dad Paul McDaniels stated that he was ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with his daughter Lauren and his parents via a Zoom conference call at the Colorado Rapids playoff game on Thanksgiving.

McDaniels, who stated that he hasn’t had a lot of luck on the dating apps, indicated that he thought this would be a welcome change of pace from eating a rotisserie chicken at home and re-watching Firefly.

“Fortunately there's a 40 minute limit on Zooms, now. I should be done to enjoy the second half with my real family, Centennial 96," stated McDaniels.

McDaniels only concern was that it would snow at the game as he still hasn’t gotten the snow coats he lost in the divorce back. “It would be real unfortunate if it snowed, almost as unfortunate as me being the same clothing size as my wife’s new husband, but i got a blessing either way with this game being when it is.”

Looking on the bright side, McDaniels said that all of his Rapids friends are excited that he is going to be there.

“I’m a bit of a father figure to them,” stated McDaniels. “I’m roughly 25 years older than most of my friends in the stands, but they don’t let that bother them. Some of them have started calling me dad, and well…. I mean honestly…. I just needed that.”

The Nutmeg News will have more on this as McDaniels loses service while trying to yell, “I love you,” at a phone screen.