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Originally Posted by lizbud
It left me speechless, for about the nano-second it took to read it. If only he knew...if only he knew...LOL.
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Originally Posted by lizbud
It left me speechless, for about the nano-second it took to read it. If only he knew...if only he knew...LOL.
The same could be said in reference to you.... it wasn't said to "scare" you..... it was simply to point out that others have certainly noticed the p!ss poor attitude. I mean when you get uptight over talk about a party..... you might be overreacting JUST a smidge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
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Originally Posted by sparks19
Look, I can't be any more direct. I could not care any less what you OR your husband thinks of me anymore than I would some drunk that I see on the street corner.
I am not overreacting about anything. BUT, to not comment on it when you asked for an opinion? Hah. If you don't want to know, don't ask. Simple, dimple.
What I should have put, originally, was this: I think anyone that asks for money in this context is classless and without taste, manners or decorum. BUT, I don't know people like this, IRL, so, I really don't care. Do it. Invite all your friends!
Get on over yourself. Preggo or not, you are so ODD!
LOL YOu crack me up....Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
No one said you should care.... and you really shouldn't. I am not naive enough to believe that everyone everywhere will like me nor will I lose any sleep if they don't.
And for the record I didn't ask for an opinion.... I asked if it was ever heard of where you are from because I thought everyone had them and that it was not just an Ontario thing. I didn't not ask for a b!tch fest about what you think about it. I simply wanted to know if you have ever heard of one.... simple as that... apparently not so simple for you. It seems that you and your band of not-so-merry men only come to p!ss and moan about stuff.... nothing lighthearted ever comes out on here from you.... hence your reputation for over reacting to threads that are meant to be fun. If you want to complain and be miserable.... do so in your own threads. Don't ruin a perfectly good party thread because you are grumpy.
Many people were able to carry on this thread with good humor and fun (which was it's intention).... it's too bad you missed out on that.
Cataholic...do you have a band of men you haven't been telling me about??? Oh please do dish! :D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
Perhaps I should correct myself and say "band of not-so-merry women" but I figured men was easy enough to figure out ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
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Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
It is so VERY lovely that I have kept it all a secret! Nights of dancing, days of lounging....ah....a band of VERY merry men :)
Where do you find the energy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
And you can tell men from women! Well done! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
Yup, see? I have had a real man to compare to!!! :D
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Originally Posted by Cataholic
:D Who is it that has a saying in their signature line about canada,
I think. :confused: "Where the odds are good, but the goods are odd" ?
It's always given me a chuckle.
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Originally Posted by lizbud
That's kuhio. It's about Alaskan men!
I think these parties are mainly an Ontario thing. I've lived in Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Yukon--never heard of them. A stag around here is the engaged guy and all his buddies getting together for a big drunken party. I had a stagette--which was far more fun than any bridal shower I've ever attended! I've got the pictures to prove it and no, you can't see them! :p
Heh, got it! :D I used to say for-tay and hubby would always say "It's fort! Foooort!" XDD :DQuote:
Originally Posted by JenBKR
I didn't know that about forte! I can't say I have ever heard someone pronounce it as fort...but, now, I can say when I do, I won't correct them!! :D
OMG! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Glacier
Our Yukon Girl has a PAST!
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This thread is making me laugh.
To begin with, nope, I have never in my life heard of anything called 'Stag and Doe's' (besides the deer of course).
Second, I'm with the people who think its ridiculous.
Most people get married. Its a new phase in life. You go from single-hood, to becoming a couple, to starting a new home, new family, etc. HOWEVER, it IS a part of life for most people, and though it is a big deal, getting married, its not SUCH a big deal that one would need odd parties like this. :p
My idea of a wedding? Have a ceremony, then a reception where you invite family/friends. Loved ones bring gifts, or money, or gift cards...whatever, for the couple.
I never had to host a party to get money to help me start out my life before my wedding. I never had to ask for money, or anything. I did not work, and my hubby had only JUST started working full-time. The only thing we requested on our wedding invitation cards was that we get no 'boxed' gifts...only for the reason that if 200 people bring boxed gifts, it would be VERY difficult to take them home after the party, AND...you might get 10 or 15 of the same thing. Most of the guests brought either gift cards or money, and some brought jewelry. I did get some lovely boxed gifts from very close friends, but they came and brought it home for me before the party. Very thoughtful of them. We never asked for money, or hosted a party for money, and would've been fine and happy with our wedding even if everyone brought nothing, however, we got about $7000 cash in gifts, and $2000 worth of gift cards. :eek: I was SO not expecting that, but with all my aunts and uncles overseas sending $500 each, it all added up.
My point in saying this is only that, You do not need to host such a party where everyone is 'expected' to bring money. If you are in need, God will provide for you. We didn't need, want, ask for money, but God still provided us with it, through the kind and thoughtful hearts of our family and friends. I'm not a person who likes taking money from people or expecting money from people. If someone gives as a gift with no expectations from the other side, it warms one's heart. If someone gives because they're expected to, or because 'everyone's giving'...I'd rather not have such money at all. I don't like the idea for two main reasons. #1. It looks like you're asking for money. #2. I get sick and tired of parties and all the work that goes along with it, so for a wedding, the ceremony and the reception are more than enough. Selling tickets to friends to attend your party? That is just soooo funny to me.
That being said, to each his own. I had never heard of such a party, and don't care about it either way. Whatever makes you happy. :p
Do you have Bridal showers out there? I really can't ever recall anyone I know having one lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glacier
and that sounds scandalous ;) At my step sisters bachelorette party I made every guy sitting at the bar buy her a flower for her last night lol.
Is it common where you are to have the bachelorette party the night before the wedding? it seems to be quite common with people I know lol and seems like a less than stellar plan.... I have seen more than one bride walk down the aisle with a hangover lol. of course the groom is not in any better shape. Some people have gotten wise and planned it for the weekend before lol.
But more often than not.... the stag and doe money results in an open bar at the reception. Of course I will not be partaking in any of that.... but I'm sure I wouldn't have broke the bank with my water on the rocks that i will be drinking all night LOL
Popcornbird.... it is not that they NEED the money.... and they rarely make anything more than perhaps a few hundred bucks.... more than anything it is really just an excuse to have a party (which we are always looking for an excuse up there lol) and to make your money back for all the money you put into the party.... and if you do make any money at all it usually goes towards having an open bar at the reception with the weddings I have been to. by the time you have the stag and doe the wedding is usually already paid for if you are budgeting correctly..... but in most cases of the weddings I went to they already had a home that they had been living in for quite some time..... my brother and his wife still live in that same home 10 years and 4 kids later.... they are in need of a new house though since I think they have made all the additions they can(home wise and family wise lol). They couldn't have fit more stuff (gifts from the wedding) into that house at the time and I really don't know how they manage to fit enough stuff for 4 kiddies in their either..... but all the money they received went towards alterations on the house for their impending family (it started out as a one floor house with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom.... it is now a 4 bedroom house with a living room, a family room, bathroom and kitchen. but the house is still the same size.)
but it's mainly a party for everyone that will not be at the wedding or reception.
What I find ridiculous about this thread, not the idea of a "Stag and Doe party", the fact that two people who have been here a little over a year are make such statements about two members who have been here for YEARS.
Three letters for you... WTF?!?
AH.... I see.... how long does it take to get to "know" some of these members.... you see this isn't the first time an issue has arisen. and these so called established members have been the force behind many people leaving the board....Quote:
Originally Posted by Kfamr
I don't think amount of time here means you can be rude and not have anyone say anything about it.
Note to new members.... LOL you can be accused of being many things.... but don't you dare accuse the long standing members of being those things because they have tenure.
LMAO that's a good one. I guess the key is to be passive aggressive when you are being a jerk... and no one will figure it out.
Make no bones about it. I am not passive about anything.
All I wanna know is this: is my "band of merry men" larger than this "secret society of haters" I have? LOL.
Anytime anyone resorts to the type of comments you and Pukestop make, you just know you are making stuff up. People see through it, and it is kind of funny.
Now, go start another fifty threads, would you?
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Originally Posted by sparks19
I believe it's time to grow up? There's no reason for you to be a jerk to me.
I'll remember next time that I am not allowed to express my opinion on you and your oh-so-perfect husband ganging up on someone. I'd also like to know who the heck these "other people" are.
Having personally met and visited Johanna and her darling son's home, I don't believe you OR your husband have one single clue about her.
As I am loathe to point out...and, it is usually the same, go back and re-read the printed word...it is usually the dynamic duo that starts the crap.
LOL YAWN....
Well when you see threads about "Where is so and so" and it is usually followed by "they decided to leave the board" Which particular members do you think are responsible for making those members feel that they have to leave?
I can think of at least three in the past month or so that were bullied into leaving (at least one returned due to popular demand) by some certain members. and a clique that takes it upon themselves to "investigate" members to point out all their discrepancies and then just embarrass and belittle them until they reach their breaking point and leave. it is like their mission in life to do away with these members.... two of which were dear friends of mine and contributed to the board in many ways. They just rubbed this clique the wrong way and they paid the price for it.
Not sure whom you are referring to but there have only been a few members banned and one of those was a few months ago, and that person was caught in a blatant lie, do you condone that?
You REALLY need to keep in mind that this board is a WRITTEN form of communication.
See? First, you said it was ME!! Lil old ME that caused all these people to leave, and people were saying things behind my back, LOL, or, was that Pukestop? Truly, you two run together like some form of melted substance, tripping over one another to pat each other on the back, sing the praises, etc. I sometimes wonder if it isn't all done to either cover up the fact there is really only one of you (but, multi personalities), OR, to convince yourselves of your state of happiness.
NOW, it is others, not me, and it is all within the last month.
As I said before, Get over yourself. If you don't want people's opinions, stay in your cave.
Don't start crap you have no intention of finishing. Wanna call me out? Go right ahead. But, please do not expect me to back down.
Can we all grow up now? This is getting old.
And Johanna not sure why you let hubby get away with calling you sweet thing :mad:
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Originally Posted by sparks19
And is there really a need for you to belittle myself and my opinions with your "LOL YAWN" comment? I've done nothing to you.
As I said, time to grow up here. If someone is really pushed to leave the board all together because of a particular "clique" as you've mentioned, then it's really time for them to find help. There are ignore options for a reason.
Tell your dear friends to suck it up and move on with life.
Just as long as it isn't sweet YOUNG thang! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by caseysmom
Truly, I consider the source....
All right, everyone , time to grow up a little. This is Pet Talk - treat each other with respect, please - old or new, everyone should remember that.
And no, we don't have that kind of party here, we have bridal showers and every once in a while someone will have a bachelorette party seperately, to which just the bride and friends - not the whole panoply of relations et al that is invited to a shower - attend.
And what exactly goes on at a Bridal shower? I really have never been to one or heard of anyone having one....is it like they show in the movies? They get inappropriate gifts ;) and other things?Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
Basically is it like a baby shower minus the baby (in some cases)?
See I don't think we usually have those.
And have you ever heard of.... I can't think of the name.... but while the bride and groom are on their honeymoon their friends go in and decorate the house all over in hilarious themes?
I haven't always agreed with all of the opinions of some of the older members on here (not as in age older, but who have been around for a long time), and I think I have even gotten into some heated discussions with a few of them in some threads. However, I have a lot of respect for them and even though we may not always see eye-to-eye, I have never felt unwelcome here. I honestly can't imagine Johanna or anyone else pushing someone to the point of leaving the board. She is not afraid of voicing her opinion, and I greatly respect her for that.
We have bridal showers in Manitoba. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
And stags and does.. we have pretty much everything.
Do you have these :DQuote:
Originally Posted by BC_MoM
LOL I am starting to think any excuse is a good enough excuse to throw a party back home.Quote:
And have you ever heard of.... I can't think of the name.... but while the bride and groom are on their honeymoon their friends go in and decorate the house all over in hilarious themes?
throwing a party for any occassion is just expected darn it.... and if you aren't gonna have a party you better have a good reason :D I'm starting to think we are all just a bunch of drunks in training :eek:
Is a bridal shower and a Champagne brunch similar?
D'uh!!! lol :DQuote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
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Originally Posted by king2005
LOL How silly of me.... I guess "I started thinking" is where the trouble started with that sentence haha
YOu don't have to think to figure that one out I guess :D
chalk it up to a blonde moment lol
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Originally Posted by sparks19
Man, if I (we) was thinking last weekend then umm ya, less booze, fire, fuel, & fire crackers would have been involved LOL
WOOT for being a redneck!!!!
We know how to have crazy parties & do them safe... The fire pit was a 20x20 cement foundation to an old house in a field (NO trees for a LONG distance)... The tennis racket bug zapper was WAY too much fun.. Joe was drunk & running all over the place killing anything that tried to steal our blood :D :rolleyes: Lets just say there was so many the zapping didn't stop, until his drunken butt was tired of running LOL
I'll PM you a blond moment from the party(if you ask). Joes a true blond, but he dyes it black to hide it + hes Goth... Well his roots are showing, so when he does something really REALLY stupid, I say: Hey Joe I guess the Dumb Blond is seeping out again eh? HAHAHA Ya know I'm a true canadian when I say Eh :D
I always love to hear about someone else's blonde moments :D PM away.... it makes me feel less badly about my own blonde moments haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by king2005
I have heard of that Tennis Racket bug zapper and I can totally picture him running around with it lol.
I always say EH.... it's funny cause customers at the store will hear me talk and say "You aren't from around here are you" I just don't hear the accent lol but everyone else does.... and apparently it gets really bad when I return from a trip up North. :D
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Originally Posted by sparks19
Sometimes. Mine was combined. We had a nice dinner early in the evening with some gifts. The friend who organized everything picked a kitchen gadget gift theme. I love gadgets! There were a few racy/naughty gifts thrown in as well. After dinner was basically drunken girls night out at my favorite bar. Can't remember the last time I was in a bar, but at one point in my life, I picked my apartment by it's proximity to the Ranchman's!(in Calgary)
I've never heard of having the party the night before the wedding. It's usually a couple weeks before. Mine was on a random Saturday night since I wouldn't tell anyone when the actual wedding was. People knew we were engaged, but we eloped for the actual wedding.
It wasn't totally scandalous, but it was fun and certainly not any stories I'll be sharing with my Mother! There are some things Mom never needs to know.
Phred...yup, I have a past! I read something that said basically every woman should have a past she's content to leave behind, but looking forward to telling the stories of when she's an old lady. That's about right for mine!
Where I grew up, couples often had "socials" before their weddings. It was basically a pot-luck dinner and a couple's shower combined. Not really a party, but a type of pre-wedding celebration.
I'll send the PM when I have access to the photos from home lol (they are 100% clean, well except for all the ashes from the fire lol). I'm still at work, until 5pm & its 4:25ish...Quote:
Originally Posted by sparks19
Heres a pic of him, so you can see how tall & THIN he is (& his hotness, shhhh).. hes 6' & about 120lbs (not his fault, cannot put on weight)... But ya, picture his skinny drunk butt running all over the field zapping LOL
http://jess.the-dog-dish.net/gallery...0440d41ab4dcb7
Oh look ^^^ The zapper is in the photo LOL
& yes thats a pair of socks drying over the fire & Yes Joe has flaming paper on the end of a poker