I do think that is a weird request that your sister made @rennido. It may not be about the cost at all - maybe they honestly just want a small, intimate wedding.
I am laughing at my friend at work who didn't seem to know where he parked when I asked which garage number he is in. He's worked here for at least 15 years.
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Aug 16, 2016 10:26:17 GMT -5
@rennido, maybe an adults only wedding? But I don't understand the longtime boyfriend thing. My wedding is crazy expensive but most people are getting plus ones. It's polite. Especially a long term boyfriend. It's rude not to invite him!
I've been trying to get someone to give me an estimate to seal coat my damn driveway for over a week. I've called 3 contractors only 1 has called me back. I mean, come on. I get that it's the busy season for this, but at least respond in a few days. OK, 24 hours is expecting too much, fine, but days. I'm asking for days here.
And that's about the level of drama I can handle today after yesterday's MMM depravity.
Y'all, audette is so amazing. She sent me a book about my new locale and socks that she knitted and I'm pretty sure won a national blue fair ribbon because they are so amazing. It's rough for me right now and opening that package reminded me I've got people, they just happen to live in my computer. I love you MM!
audette really is the best! I wore the socks she sent me years ago over the weekend and I smile every time I see them. For you, a million hugs. You are a strong amazing wonderful person. Sending all the internet love I can. If you PM me your address, I'll make sure you get another surprise in the mail at some point. You deserve all the best love and support. You are such a big part of this community
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Aug 16, 2016 11:07:06 GMT -5
Stan, so many hugs to you. Like explorer said, you are so amazing and such a great part of this community. All my thoughts are being sent to you. If you ever need to talk, please PM me. I always have time to chat!
audette really is the best! I wore the socks she sent me years ago over the weekend and I smile every time I see them. For you, a million hugs. You are a strong amazing wonderful person. Sending all the internet love I can. If you PM me your address, I'll make sure you get another surprise in the mail at some point. You deserve all the best love and support. You are such a big part of this community
You are so sweet and kind. I don't need anything beyond your kind words. Explorer, you always amaze me with your positivity and I hope someday MM has a national gtg so I can meet you!
Post by ellipses84 on Aug 16, 2016 11:55:49 GMT -5
My maternity leave is over next week. Getting myself and two kids out of the house is going to be difficult. Today we managed to get out of the house a little after 9am, which was practically a record time. Next week, DS1 starts kindergarten so we are going to have to be out of the house by 7:30am. I know the responsible thing to do is to get up and ready early all week to practice, but I'd rather enjoy my relaxing mornings before life gets crazy!
Post by ellipses84 on Aug 16, 2016 11:57:42 GMT -5
@ rennido It's so hard to navigate etiquette nowadays. I think they are not invited and it's rude to ask, but if it was my cousin, who I'm close to, I would ask to confirm. It's easier if you are talking about all the wedding details. Like, how's wedding planning going, what do you have left to do, did you decide not to include kids or unmarried significant others?
Let's do itttt. We're casually planning a trip to Vegas next year. Y'all can all be my bridesmaids.
(To clarify, we have not discussed getting married on that trip. But it has crossed my mind!)
I'm sure Vegas has seen more ridiculous things than 50 women showing up in the same color to be bridesmaids for a woman whose boyfriend doesn't even know yet he's her fiance
Hahaha! If he still marries me after that bomb, I suppose he's a keeper.
Today is doggy meet up day! I learned how to download continuing Ed mp3s onto my phone and it's made my month! Today I have back to back appts (PT/GI) and all that commuting and wait time can now go to good use!
I've been trying to get someone to give me an estimate to seal coat my damn driveway for over a week. I've called 3 contractors only 1 has called me back. I mean, come on. I get that it's the busy season for this, but at least respond in a few days. OK, 24 hours is expecting too much, fine, but days. I'm asking for days here.
We're trying to do the same thing - and nobody will get back to us either.
I've been trying to get someone to give me an estimate to seal coat my damn driveway for over a week. I've called 3 contractors only 1 has called me back. I mean, come on. I get that it's the busy season for this, but at least respond in a few days. OK, 24 hours is expecting too much, fine, but days. I'm asking for days here.
We're trying to do the same thing - and nobody will get back to us either.
WHY DO PEOPLE NOT WANT OUR MONEY
Well, this sucks for us but makes me feel much better that you're also experiencing this. At least call me back and pretend you want to give me an estimate. We should compare quotes to make sure we're getting the very best MM pricing. I will let you know if anyone actually responds to me.
We're trying to do the same thing - and nobody will get back to us either.
WHY DO PEOPLE NOT WANT OUR MONEY
Well, this sucks for us but makes me feel much better that you're also experiencing this. At least call me back and pretend you want to give me an estimate. We should compare quotes to make sure we're getting the very best MM pricing. I will let you know if anyone actually responds to me.
Ditto
Someone on our block was having driveway work done a few months ago, and MH was outside raking leaves or something when the work van pulled up to him and said, "Hey, if you want your driveway done right now we'll do it for $X" and MH said no thanks and they left. Within a couple weeks he was kicking himself for not taking them up on the offer.
I think you saw how our street had all the trees torn up and the sidewalks re-done ... the curbside strip of our driveway was also re-done by the city because they'd ripped it up, and since MH was home for the summer he kept asking the city workers for the name of the asphalt company so he could hire them to do the rest of the driveway, and nobody knew anything.
I don't get it. We have the worst luck finding good contractors.
I've been wondering about audette quite a bit but I didn't want to be the creeper that kept inquiring about her. Glad to hear that she's doing well! I hope she returns soon!
Well, this sucks for us but makes me feel much better that you're also experiencing this. At least call me back and pretend you want to give me an estimate. We should compare quotes to make sure we're getting the very best MM pricing. I will let you know if anyone actually responds to me.
Ditto
Someone on our block was having driveway work done a few months ago, and MH was outside raking leaves or something when the work van pulled up to him and said, "Hey, if you want your driveway done right now we'll do it for $X" and MH said no thanks and they left. Within a couple weeks he was kicking himself for not taking them up on the offer.
I think you saw how our street had all the trees torn up and the sidewalks re-done ... the curbside strip of our driveway was also re-done by the city because they'd ripped it up, and since MH was home for the summer he kept asking the city workers for the name of the asphalt company so he could hire them to do the rest of the driveway, and nobody knew anything.
I don't get it. We have the worst luck finding good contractors.
You know, I looked into this last year, and got a similar response over the phone. But I also declined, b/c, hello, I wanted to price compare and then it just fell off my radar until we had more cash flow to do this. Damn it! Clearly we both should have just taken these offers.
It's alarming that the workers didn't even know the name of the company...jeez.
Let's do itttt. We're casually planning a trip to Vegas next year. Y'all can all be my bridesmaids.
(To clarify, we have not discussed getting married on that trip. But it has crossed my mind!)
I'm sure Vegas has seen more ridiculous things than 50 women, (eta:) who have never met, showing up in the same color to be bridesmaids for a woman whose boyfriend doesn't even know yet he's her fiance
Ugh. My dad sort of invited himself over at the last minute for a "short visit". I said, come around 3. Except it's 3:30 and he's still not here. His visits are anything but short and I'm sufficiently irritated.
I went to Vegas last week and hated it. I'm not a big drinker, I don't gamble, and I hate touristy things.
I will see myself oooout.
No worries, I get it. I'm not really a Vegas person either. We stay at the end of the strip (Wynn/Encore or Marriott) , go see shows at the Mandalay Bay or the new T-Mobile concert venue, and eat at great restaurants.
That, and staying 3 nights max, makes it tolerable.
Yes. I stayed three nights and we saw a show. We traded off on picking places to eat. Once night he chose Chipotle. CHIPOTLE. NO.
audette really is the best! I wore the socks she sent me years ago over the weekend and I smile every time I see them. For you, a million hugs. You are a strong amazing wonderful person. Sending all the internet love I can. If you PM me your address, I'll make sure you get another surprise in the mail at some point. You deserve all the best love and support. You are such a big part of this community
You are so sweet and kind. I don't need anything beyond your kind words. Explorer, you always amaze me with your positivity and I hope someday MM has a national gtg so I can meet you!
No worries, I get it. I'm not really a Vegas person either. We stay at the end of the strip (Wynn/Encore or Marriott) , go see shows at the Mandalay Bay or the new T-Mobile concert venue, and eat at great restaurants.
That, and staying 3 nights max, makes it tolerable.
I do not love Vegas, but I do love MM. Like can you imagine hanging out with sfy in real life?! Id just sit as near to her as possible and get as much life advice in those three days as I could.
I think I might be able to eke out three minutes on a great day!
Post by irene adler on Aug 16, 2016 20:15:32 GMT -5
Vegas has cheap flights! We can air bnb an awesome house with a pool! ! Vegas is more than the strip--unless it's a matter of seeing RockNVoll's mad trapeze skills
You are so sweet and kind. I don't need anything beyond your kind words. Explorer, you always amaze me with your positivity and I hope someday MM has a national gtg so I can meet you!
She is just as positive and bubbly in person!
Aw you guys are making me cry happy warm fuzzy tears!!! 😂
My random.....I ate a german chocolate brownie (compliments of our mortgage company due to their epic fuck up), but I want more!!!! I am gorging myself on good American junk food and can't get enough of anything!