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Originally Posted by sparks19
Ummmm it's certainly not a Western Canada thing... I've never ever heard of that.....
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Originally Posted by sparks19
Ummmm it's certainly not a Western Canada thing... I've never ever heard of that.....
Hmmm maybe it is more so an Ontario thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelteez2
Give me a freaking break... PLEASE. The amount of money raised at these things covers the cost of all the money spent to put the thing on with a few bucks to spare...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
Besides, what newly wed couple could not use a couple of extra bucks for the honeymoon?
With an attitude like above... I doubt it. ;) :pQuote:
BUT, to show that I CAN change with the times, I am willing to ask for all financial contributions to be sent to my home, immediately, as I might get married one day. Please pm me for my address. :D
Pulls pin on grenade....
Throws grenade. ;) :D
It ain't the first time and it won't be a the last either. Are you really shocked she overreacted to something she knows nothing about? It's like her calling card. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
No you didn't but that is okay. I can understand how your hormones are raging and you are overly emotional. :D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
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Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
why must you make lighthearted threads miserable. I have asked you in the past more than once to get off your high horse and do NOT speak to me like I am stupid. You are always so snide and sarcastic... it's not very becoming of you to be honest. Lighten up.
Please untwist your panties elsewhere rather than ruining a perfectly good thread.
Thank you
Shelteez.... must be an Ontario thing I guess. Very popular tradition in my area. I was actually very surprised to find out no one around here had ever heard of it.... but then there are a lot of things around here I know as normal that people here have never heard of.... like Smarties :D and they don't call it Kraft Dinner... they call it Mac and Cheese lol
What?? Are you kidding?? How can someone not know what Smarties are? You eat the red ones last lol Doesn't everyone know that??Quote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
& ummm Kraft Dinner is call Kraft Dinner, cause it is :S It says that on the box :S
Now, now...calm down...we do call it Kraft Dinner!Quote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
I've never heard of these parties, but they sound fun to me. Much better than any of the bridal showers I've ever been to!
Thanks for the laugh this morning ladies...I never thought a pre wedding party could spark such a heated debate:D
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Originally Posted by king2005
Yeah .... it says Kraft Dinner right on the box :D but it doesn't here lol it says mac and cheese. I thought maybe I had three eyes the first time I said "Kraft Dinner" here lol. I was very afraid that they didn't have KD.
Yeah and here... smarties are what I call rockets. You know those little round candy things you get at halloween? They call those smarties. and they don't have crispy crunch bars or Mr Bigs or Aero's :O and the first time I asked for a washroom at a restaurant? haha that was an experience.... or asked for a Rye and coke. and don't call it a couch... it's a "Sofa" :D
And worst of all.... prepare yourself.... no poutine :(
I never knew that so many things that were so natural and normal to me were so unheard of only 8 hours away. Although I do love the confused looks I get when I do come out with something our friends have never heard of.....
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Originally Posted by sparks19
But, but, but Rockets say Rockets on the package :S
NO Aero's!! But how to they get the melting bubbles on their tongue??!! Poor souls :p
no poutine :eek: Really? I would die if I couldn't have a poutine.
I'm hungry now.. I think I'm gonna go to Harveys & get a Poutine, YUMMY!! But its only 9:40am, so I have to wait a couple hours, poo lol
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Originally Posted by king2005
LOL I know.... my stomach is growling so loud. I am going back home this weekend.... I am gonna have a poutine if it kills me .... and it is almost like a heart attack in a bowl so it just might but GOD it would be worth it :D
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Originally Posted by Puckstop31
Well, why hold my breath? You are already taken.
As stated, I could use a few bucks, too. Please, forward the money to me. Though, it does feel uncomfortable to ask for money....seeing that you are not a bank or other credit extender. But, if others can ask, and feel no shame, sign me up!
LOL well Jeez Maybe I shouldn't include a gift registry for my baby shower.... I would hate for people to think they are funding my baby and that I need a financial advisor instead of a baby lol.
But if you really feel that strongly about friends throwing a party and supplying the alcohol, food, dj, and hall and prizes and simply inviting you to a party that has an admission charge.... well I can't imagine how you would feel if you were expected to produce a gift for a birthday, shower, or other occassion. I am just glad that my friends and family are not so caught up in the "well I already gave you this....." idea. To me THAT is the selfish way of thinking not the other way around. It is an invite to a party.... you can choose not to purchase a ticket... but many people that love the bride and groom are more than happy to fork out a whopping ten bucks to have a great party and willingly spend a couple bucks to help them start their life even if they dont'[ need the help.... they aren't caught up on keeping track of how much support should or shouldn't be given.... I guess that is the difference in "youth today" (even though it's been a tradition around my area for many many many many years) we are just more willing to offer what we have even if it's not required.
Whatever gets you through the day.
We have stag nights and hen nights which are usually arranged for the same evening and involve copious amounts of alcohol and bad behaviour on both sides :D
The only money involved is the amount that is handed over the bar
Parties are expensive propositons...at least they are here.
First you have to rent a venue that allows drinks to be served/consumed on the premisis. This is a HUGE deal and usually results in an increase in the rental fee. Second, Im sure a temporary liquer licence in Canida costs some money and third even the cruddiest of entertainment will want some compinsation for thier time. I don't concider it a strech to charge admission to cover the cost especially if the couple is organizing this on top of the rest of the standard wedding hooplah.
Sounds like a fun tradtion to me...and one worth paying for if the couple put on a good show ;)
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Originally Posted by DJFyrewolf36
THANK YOU.... I'm so glad someone GETS it. I didn't really think it was that far of a stretch to see how much money goes INTO throwing these events in the first place that they even charge admission. it's not like they are making thousands and thousands of dollars off of these parties haha. Basically.... it is just another excuse to party and we are always looking for an excuse to do that where I come from :D But yes there is a HUGE amount of planning and personal expense that goes into these parties.... for the most part they make back perhaps slightly more than what they forked out.... so those that are in need of financial assistance would not be throwing these parties.
And you are usually guaranteed a good show at the stag and does..... the booze is sold for cheap so some people tend to indulge which leads to some pretty interesting activities taking place :D
Brody's mom.... are you admitting to some bad behaviour on your side? ;) I always loved the bachelorette parties where the bride to be has a list of silly tasks to complete.... like ask a stranger for a condom lol
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Originally Posted by Cataholic
hee hee :D :D
I work with event promoters on a regular basis, and i've seen many a promotor go into the red substantially throwing a show that had an attendence of over 200 people that ALL paid admission. Parties never really make money, its just about providing a good (and safe ;) ) time no matter what the occasion.Quote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
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Originally Posted by DJFyrewolf36
WOW.... and unless you know A LOT of people.... you are probably not going to have 200 people at your stag and doe lol.
That must be kinda cool working with event promoters.... all kinds of events? or do you work with a specific type of event promoter?
I DJ electronic music (mostly trance type stuff) so I work with "rave" promoters. I put rave in quotes because the stereotype (perpetuated by people being idiots I will admit) doesn't apply to the shows I'm involved with. There is a big emphasis on safety and responsiblilty, although sadly these two things rarely make a promoter money as this requires the show to be properly permitted and usually a security company is hired (not cheap at all!)
200 is about the average attendence for a party although the event I'm hitting this weekend has an expected attendence of over 500 people (paying 20-40 dollars a piece, depending on when they got their ticket) and the promoter has a good shot at not breaking even. Again though, its about having a good and safe time, not about the money.
Sorry about getting off topic :D
You are so funny... Lighten up a little, eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
It is a tradition. Nobody forces a person to purchase stuff at these events, but they generally do. Why? Because they are friends and family of the bride and/or groom and WANT to help them start their new lives.
What is so freaking difficult to understand about that?
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Originally Posted by Cataholic
Before I respond to this... I want to fully understand what you might mean here. Are you saying that by doing this a person or couple is not financially responsible?
If that is not it, please elaborate.
Meh... I don't blame her for being jealous.... LOL To bad there is not more of me to go around. :p :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
But, I do fully admit that I am blessed beyond words to have the wife I do. We are a great team and are a couple in every sense of the word. Of course it is not perfect, but it is darn close. We are married now almost two years and have endured a great deal. She is truly my soul mate and I thank God everyday for blessing me with the most amazing wife I could ever dream of.
LOLOL. Oh, Puckster....no one, especially you, needs to tell ME to lighten up. This is all pretty hysterical to me. BUT, that might be cause I am not blissfully wedded to you!
:D
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Originally Posted by Puckstop31
And humble too.... LOL how did I get so lucky :p
and by the bolded statement he means "She doesn't clean" haha. He dyed the laundry pink once... but I will NEVER complain because if I do.... I will have to do the laundry lol and God forbid that happen :D He really takes good care of me.... I couldn't have asked for a better wife... er... husband teehee. ;)
DJFyrewolf36, I guess I should have figured out you were a DJ by reading your name ha talk about a blonde moment. That sounds cool.... but I imagine being an event promoter could be a pretty stressful job.... you really gotta promote the heck out of those things to get your money back.
Especially me!! Sweet, I made an impression.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
Just for the record, I am not the only one, by far, who thinks you blow just about everything out of proportion. FWIW....
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Originally Posted by Puckstop31
Yeah? Yeah? Well. My dog can pee bigger than your dog, too!
LOLOL. I can't remember who says this on here (I think Donna), but:
PUH-LEEZE!
We can blame your wife's comments on hormones. Not sure WHAT we can blame yours on.
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Originally Posted by Cataholic
Perhaps if you were you wouldn't get so up in arms about everything.... least of all a party ;) It's meant for fun... you should try it sometime.
and what can we blame your attitude on?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
and no need to blame my comments on anything.... my comments are my own and hormones or not rest assured I say what I mean and mean what I say... no need to place blame anywhere because it's all me.
And promoting carries the risk of attracting the wrong crowd...so there is a fine balance to it all.
LOL on the subject of husbands, I work 10 hr days in a butt busting construction job and the hubby cleans (and does a darn good job, I guess Im lucky to have a MIL thats a housekeeper) and cooks. I usally have my lunch and dinner made for me. I couldn't ask for anything better myself :D
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Originally Posted by Cataholic
Hey, don't shoot the messenger sweet thing. And don't take it just from me... Ask around.
And how like you too look for blame.
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Originally Posted by DJFyrewolf36
Yes I would imagine they REALLY run the risk of the bad crowd because of those "idiots" that think all Raves are drug parties etc etc. That has to be a tough thing to promote correctly.... stressful I would imagine lol.
awww you have such a good hubby it sounds like.... I really think my hubby is the better cook in the household. He is a fabulous cook....but I have been known to tear it up in the kitchen every now and then lol. But God bless him for putting up with me because I hate to clean so he usually does it.... we have a running joke that whenever we go to a hotel my luggage barfs all over the room after being there for 5 minutes.... I really know how to occupy a space haha
I have that bad habit too...you should see my computer desk :D
Today after work, the hubby complained at me "My chair is NOT an end table"
Absent minded me set my lunch stuff on his seat and then wandered off to do something else :o
I swear Im not messy, Im just a scatterbrain!
HAHAHA I love that.... you should see my dining room table. I just throw everything on there. I am messy AND a scatterbrain. But ask me where something is in that mess and I can pull it out in seconds haha.... just because it's messy does NOT mean I dont know where stuff is :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DJFyrewolf36
Isn't it funny how that works??Quote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
I'm the same way.. I remember where everything is, in a mess... creepy at times lol
Messy (comfortable? :o) gals and husbands who are great cooks! There should be a club. :D
My husband is a fantastic cook. It is definitely one of his fortes (pronounced FORT not FOR-TAY, look it up in the dictionary as he would say ;) ). :D I, mostly, just bake. I like to make cookies, cakes, and anything else that is pretty bad for you. :D He knows how to make some REAL food, though. Mmm.. Blackened chicken (*drool*), black eyed peas, corn bread, baked mac n cheese.... mmmm... :D:p:D
Can any of your husbands teach mine how to cook? I'll send him our for lessons :D
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Originally Posted by Wenisrubber
Sorry couldn't resist:
forte [fawrt, fohrt or, for 1, fawr-tey] Both the one- and two-syllable pronunciations of forte are now considered standard.
–noun 1. a strong point, as of a person; that in which one excels: I don't know what her forte is, but it's not music.
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Originally Posted by Puckstop31
Johana, do you feel all quivery now? :eek: Are you afraid yet? :D
I find Puck always uses this line on someone he really wants to shut up and
agree with him. Is it working yet? :D No...... well I didn't think so. :)