The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[93boomer]

And, I saw a bunch of wedding and anniversary talk back there... Congrats to all of y’all...!!!!!!!
our 30th wedding Anniversary is comin’ up on December 10th...!!!!!!!
As I’ve posted before, we paid for much of our wedding, and we started planning a year ahead of time. We paid for the church and hall, the photographer, the florist, 6 kegs of beer, a case of champagne (and my redneck relatives brought along countless bottles of their own Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam!!!!! ) and our WDW honeymoon...!!!!!
We are not pretentious people, and it was a beautiful day, even though it rained all day long...!!!!!
DWifeys grandfather chipped in 1K for us to use as we felt necessary, her mother paid for her dress(es) (I’ve posted about that conman fiasco before ), her favorite aunt made both cakes, and my folks payed for the rehearsal dinner and catering.
Ultimately, easy-peasey and no stress...!!!

When oldest DD got married, I said I’m here if you need me to help with anything, but, it’s definitely not a requirement. I helped as requested, but, this was her day, and didn’t want to even, unintentionally, muck it up in any way. I even requested of my DWifey to just write the checks, and didn’t want to see them...!!!!!
It turned out to be one of the most blessed days I can ever remember, and will always hold it so very close in my heart...!!!!!!!

Same to you!

 

[93boomer]

@Mr Ferret 88 my Italian meatballs dinner!

 

[donaldtoo]

“The Cutting Edge”. Dh informed me it is 25 years old now. It just ended. I love the ending.
Actually it is 26 years old!!! Where does time go? Can someone find the door?

Have never seen that one.
Am watching the Star Wars movies on TNT.

Although, I do remember a movie called “The Razors Edge” starring Bill Murray back in ‘84.
It was his first dramatic role, and, although, I usually love me some good silly comedy, I remember really liking that flick...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

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I can, and do...otherwise, the bills won’t get paid, as I’ve yet to win the lottery (that I don’t even play ), yet..!!!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, off to dinner for youngest DDs 24th birthday...food pics to follow...!!!!!!!

 

[Gabe1]

Hello!!!

It’s Suckidoodles to be home from the World

That’s all

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Have never seen that one.
Am watching the Star Wars movies on TNT.

Although, I do remember a movie called “The Razors Edge” starring Bill Murray back in ‘84.
It was his first dramatic role, and, although, I usually love me some good silly comedy, I remember really liking that flick...!!!

It’s on Starz On Demand right now. You have to watch it!!!! It is a must!
I actually replayed it so I could watch it again

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

@Mr Ferret 88 my Italian meatballs dinner! View attachment 314031

Looks very tasty! Love the plate.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Hello!!!

It’s Suckidoodles to be home from the World

That’s all

Cannot like that! I am still reading your report.

 

[93boomer]

Looks very tasty! Love the plate.

It was delish! Thanks! Pier One

 

[Goofyernmost]

O.k. Why do I think that you've been the author of these blue signs, over the past few days?!

No, I am no where near that clever. I don't know the actual author but I sure do admire him/her! More to come.

 

[Goofyernmost]

If it's clearly broken and unfixable, then it's not for everyone to last 54 years. This longevity may have worked out quite well for your parents, but that doesn't mean it works for absolutely every couple out there--even the ones that may "work" at it, but to no avail. There's no one size fits all, unfortunately, and certainly there should be no guilt if you gave it your all.

That is very true, but, like many, I gave up after awhile and decided that it was best to just not fight it anymore, like Elsa said... Let it Go. As I said, initially it was a very freeing experience, but, now that I'm older I do wish that I was able to have had that kind of connection to the point, like the vow says, til death do us part. It gets really lonely sometimes and also can be very scary when the body starts to lose it's dependability. On the other hand, I guess, I only have to worry about me. I may not be explaining it very well, it is hard to put emotions into words.

 

[Goofyernmost]

How can you tell if it's an Italian turkey ?

If it wasn't for political correctness, there are a multitude of responses for that. However, we will stick with which ever one answers to Tony.

 

[CoreNovawarAMM]

Have never seen that one.
Am watching the Star Wars movies on TNT.

Although, I do remember a movie called “The Razors Edge” starring Bill Murray back in ‘84.
It was his first dramatic role, and, although, I usually love me some good silly comedy, I remember really liking that flick...!!!

The only “The Razors Edge” I know has Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney in it...

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I paid for my own wedding. My aunt did pay for the cake, which was very helpful, my dad paid for the photographer, and my mom took care of the deposit on the hall, but I paid for everything else (catering, DJ, decorations, dress, flowers, etc) myself. My mom couldn't afford to pay for a wedding, and I didn't have the greatest relationship with my dad at the time, so I didn't feel right asking him for money. (He surprised me with the photographer) It worked out nicely because I got to do things my way without someone telling me they wouldn't pay for the dress if I didn't choose the one they wanted, or let them pick the DJ, etc. And I got to have the kind of wedding I always wanted to....my parents would never have been able to pay for a DJ and a reception hall, or a dress. It would have been a VERY casual affair if I hadn't paid for it myself. But I'm hearing that a lot more in recent years....couples paying for their own weddings instead of the bride's parents footing the bill.

I've basically already told my parents that if I get married, I don't expect them to pay for it. I think they were more than a bit shocked at that. And it's not because I think they would cause drama or want things their own way; they definitely wouldn't. I just think it's an antiquated tradition that the bride's family pays for it. I think if I'm working and my future husband is working, we should foot the bill.

Interestingly enough, my mom's parents were so opposed to her marriage to my dad that they neither paid nor showed up for her wedding. My dad's father paid for their wedding. My grandmother refused to show up for her 19 year old's wedding, and my grandfather just followed along. FYI, my grandmother was a horrible person.

Ironically, my parents are still married, mostly happily, while my mom's siblings are divorced and those marriages my grandparents approved of.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

It seems I'm going to be a step-mil... is that a thing

I had two stepgrandparents (my dad's stepmother and stepfather) and I was closer to my stepgrandfather than either bio grandfather, so yeah, definitely a thing.

 

[21stamps]

Long weekend.

Here was my personal favorite moment. Hours and hours of daily juggling, put to good use in today’s game!





No subs today and it was a hot one. The boys left it all on the field. Look at this red face! The photo really doesn’t it do justice.. he was bright splotchy red. ️
I missed the game yesterday... was so glad to be there today.

 

[donaldtoo]

Youngest DD decided on a Hibachi place and no cake, but, she got an ice cream dessert...!!!!!

22oz. Kirin Ichiban...!!!!!


Awesome soup...!!!!!



Our volcano...!!!!!!!



My shrimp and squid and chicken fried rice...!!!!!


And, youngest DDs birthday ice cream...!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gabe1]

Cannot like that! I am still reading your report.

Thanks I’m stilll trying to write it.

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, will ketchup tomorrow, as I need to get my ugly sleep for a full Monday of being on my game...!
The sweetest of dreams and/or mornin’ to one and all...!!!
See y’alllllllllll...!!!!!!!!!!!