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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 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.