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MySmallWorldof4

MySmallWorldof4

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John park hopper said:
Son #1 married a girl who's parents are well off but practical the wedding I am guessing was in the 30K range (yikes) Son #2 married an only child so her parents went all out I'm guessing in the same range maybe more. When wife and I got married she made her own dress (was still sewing it the night before) and we had a wedding that probably didn't cost more than (reception) $1500 maybe 20 people family and a few friends. Times have changed---- have always thought if your going to spend that kind of money for a big wedding give me the cash for a down payment on a house. Then again I have always been practical--- wife says cheap I say frugal
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I am with you. Go elope at Disney with a handful of people as witnesses. Save your money and put it towards a home.
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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John park hopper said:
Son #1 married a girl who's parents are well off but practical the wedding I am guessing was in the 30K range (yikes) Son #2 married an only child so her parents went all out I'm guessing in the same range maybe more. When wife and I got married she made her own dress (was still sewing it the night before) and we had a wedding that probably didn't cost more than (reception) $1500 maybe 20 people family and a few friends. Times have changed---- have always thought if your going to spend that kind of money for a big wedding give me the cash for a down payment on a house. Then again I have always been practical--- wife says cheap I say frugal
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I think you and I are around the same age, give or take a few, and that is like our wedding.

Her father had money, but was tighter then the bark on a tree. Her gown was handmade by a family friend, we got married in the University of Vermont chapel (cost about $25). I sprung for the flowers and the organist at the church. All he sprung for was the reception and that was as sparse as one could find, they used a meeting room at Holiday Inn, had dinner. One entree, Chicken, if you didn't like chicken you don't eat. The cake was nice but nothing all that fancy. No open bar, in fact no bar at all and no music, canned or otherwise. When we left the reception we had to drive our landlady back to her apartment.

One other funny thing that happened was the Priest that married us wasn't at all used to doing weddings. He was nervous, I guess, because he got both our names wrong. In the part where he says, "we are gathered her today to join Richard and Gloria in holy matrimony"! He got the first letter in each of our names correct, but, not even close on the rest of it. I thought my Mother was going to faint. The setup was that during that part we were about one step higher and we were facing the congregation. After that point we were to step down and change places with him with our backs to the people. As he stepped up I told him our names. I don't think that helped his nerves, but he publicly corrected it and continued on with no more errors. The right names did turn up on the Certificate of Marriage.

I guess I wasn't much better when my daughters married. I think not counting the gowns the rest cost me about $3500.00 total for each. It also helped that it was 20+ years ago. They never asked for anymore then that. I did pay for their Honeymoons so I guess that should be included, but, it was likely I would have had to spring for a wedding gift anyway. The first one married got a trip to WDW (their request) and the second wanted a Caribbean Cruise. That last one was a nightmare due to a freak Spring storm in good old Vermont. It was 75 degrees during the wedding and when we arrived at the reception. By the time we left, not more then 5 hours later, there was over a foot of snow on the ground. Anyone care to ask how long I had to think about it before I moved south?
 
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Rista1313

Rista1313

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MinnieM123 said:
In the market for jewelry? I've heard down through the years, that some people actually pawn their wedding rings, expensive watches, necklaces, etc., to give them more money to go and gamble!! :jawdrop:
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I bet they do... gambling can be an addiction, and just like drugs, people will do/sell anything to get the money they need to feed their addiction.

That being said, I probably wouldn't buy anything from there as I'm sure their prices are over inflated due to the popularity of the TV show.
 
JenniferS

JenniferS

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MinnieM123 said:
Hope you don't catch it! Lots of hand washing, and maybe bring some Lysol wipes with you for door handles, etc., in the school.
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I am the least germaphobic person you’ll ever meet, but I am on high alert right now. My hip replacement is next Friday, and I am terrified of catching something.

As of yesterday, I’m not even breaking down boxes for recycling any more, in case I get a paper cut. 😂😂
 
MySmallWorldof4

MySmallWorldof4

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@21stamps I got an email from Gymboree this morning. Apparently they are coming back. They are going to be selling their brand in The Children's Place. I wonder if they will have online ability. I may only have one now that could still fit in their clothing unless they go to size 14. Nonetheless I am happy to see that they are trying for a comeback.
 
StarWarsGirl

StarWarsGirl

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MySmallWorldof4 said:
A stomach bug hit my kids like someone knocked over a domino. Youngest had thrown up between Sunday and Monday. She was ok yesterday. I fell asleep early last night, then was told by dh that dd-12 threw up and while she was heaving in the toilet ds threw up in the sink. Then not long afterwards oldest threw up. :eek: I apparently missed all the drama. I am hoping it is just a 24 hour bug. I just got over strep so I for sure don’t need a stomach bug.
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I had that a few months ago. I went to work feeling fine. I ate my breakfast and all. Halfway through the workday it hit. Hard. :hungover:

Hope they feel better soon.
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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Cesar R M said:
height is not everything in tsunami waves but their width. normal waves have like.. a size of 2 meters of a "water wall" behind them. Tsunami waves tend to have up to 500mts of this wall of water. The Japan quake showed this effect.

pretty terrifying when the wave never ends and keeps pushing you.. *edit* plus the fact that most sea waves only affect like.. 2 meters deep, while tsunami waves go all the way to the bottom of the sea.
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If you're referring to the Great Sendai Earthquake of 2011, the largest tsunami wave generated by that quake that hit the Japanese shoreline was 33 feet (10 meters) high. I have yet to find any info on what altitude it pushed inland to, but, I'm pretty sure I'm much safer from a tsunami at 7,402 feet above sea level than 59...!!! ;):)
 
Figgy1

Figgy1

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dryerlintfan said:
I'm torn..... I just found a show on Disney plus about fairy tale weddings Disney World. I know A would love this. Every single thing about this. Buttttttttt...... I don't want to have to start saving now for her wedding so i don't want to plant this seed 😂😂😂
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James knew about the wedding pavilion at the GF since he was 5. He still wants to get married there but knows he'll have to pay for it. You may want to let her watch it with the same terms James has. He's kept his grades up since he started school;)
 

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