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  Lakers or Celtics?

  by minimus in

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  it's tied, 1 to 1. i'm with the green team over lala boys.

  my prediction it'll be celtics in best out of 7..

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  There's nothing like a fourth quarter comeback in game seven. Still, I had a hard time watching the game. Something was missing...or should I say, somebody

  Chick Hearn, the best ever!
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  Frugal Ideas for a Beautiful but Inexpensive Wedding!

  by StAnn in

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  as i've proclaimed so loudly, my oldest son is getting married next year.

  we have a small budget (about $5k) and they want a wedding with three bridesmaids, three groomsmen, and a catered reception.

  thus far, my son is going to load his ipod with music.

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  Call it a "meeting of the minds" or a "reality check", the happy couple needs to have realistic expectations about what their budget allows: fancy for a few, or lower key for many. A sit-down dinner for 200 with silver, linen, etc. is like an entire night's business for a small restaurant. The tab will reflect that even if it's only the cost of the groceries, with the caterer providing their labor gratis.
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  Adults with imaginary friends are stupid.

  by alice.in.wonderland in

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  here on jehovahs-witness.net i have come across theists, atheists and those that are agnostic that all claim to be friends because they're ex-witnesses like it is all that is needed for religious unity.. .

  why isn't this on the ad?.

  because every atheist i've talked to believes jehovah's witnesses are just another organization of stupid adults with imaginary friends, just a splinter of mainstream christianity a lot like the branch davidians.

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  You can trash the name of the organization I hold in high-esteem

  Please review your first new thread, the one begun with your post #3. I'd say we are on an equal footing when it comes to talking trash about organizations.

  On the subject of talk and equal blame...

  You were right, a while ago I did single you out for rough language when there were many others who were equally to blame. I was out of line to call out only one person from that mob. I offer you my apology for doing so.
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  Wedding Protocol

  by bluesapphire in

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  i am not quite sure of wedding protocols.

  i mean since i am from costa rica and the weddings and parties are pretty much easy going in our culture i have always thought american wedding protocols were dumb.

  the whole idea that the bride's family pays for the entire thing is unfair.

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  She said, "Nope. It's only the girls invited." She was kind of cocky about it like she didn't care that she was breaking a taboo and the RSVP card was filled in with a number 1 on the number of guests invited.

  Wow, that is incredibly rude! You're right to send "regrets" about not coming. Just send a token wedding present: perhaps a book by Emily Post!
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  Wedding Protocol

  by bluesapphire in

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  i am not quite sure of wedding protocols.

  i mean since i am from costa rica and the weddings and parties are pretty much easy going in our culture i have always thought american wedding protocols were dumb.

  the whole idea that the bride's family pays for the entire thing is unfair.

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  Perhaps tell her the truth in a kind way, that you don't feel right going without your husband. That leaves her an honorable retreat, she can say "OF COURSE he's invited!" I agree that it's rude to not put his name on the invitation. It conceivably could be ignorance, she may not have known that she should have addressed it to both of you.
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  Adults with imaginary friends are stupid.

  by alice.in.wonderland in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  here on jehovahs-witness.net i have come across theists, atheists and those that are agnostic that all claim to be friends because they're ex-witnesses like it is all that is needed for religious unity.. .

  why isn't this on the ad?.

  because every atheist i've talked to believes jehovah's witnesses are just another organization of stupid adults with imaginary friends, just a splinter of mainstream christianity a lot like the branch davidians.

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  GLTirebiter

  Yknot, the coffee and cookies look yummy, but it's too late for caffeine when I have to get up for work in the morning. Thank you for the offer, though!
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  Frugal Ideas for a Beautiful but Inexpensive Wedding!

  by StAnn in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as i've proclaimed so loudly, my oldest son is getting married next year.

  we have a small budget (about $5k) and they want a wedding with three bridesmaids, three groomsmen, and a catered reception.

  thus far, my son is going to load his ipod with music.

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  GLTirebiter

  StAnn,

  It's been too long since I've had to worry about that, so I'd rather not guess what today's prices would be for a catered dinner.

  More recent experience has been with lunches at work. For catered deliveries, our wonderful local barbeque charges about $14/pound for the meat, 40 cents each for the rolls (buns), $9/quart for side dishes, not to mention sauce and beverages...it adds up fast! Probably $10 a head for a serve-yourself informal barbeque lunch, without alcohol. I guess what I'm saying is that anything less than restaurant menu prices is doing well.

  Another thing is the expectation of the bride's family--what are their customs and expectations, so you can avoid something that might offend them. You'll have to sit down with her and her parents so they can explain, and she can translate for you.

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  Ham hocks and beans sound pretty good to me, but for a wedding maybe you should go "whole hog" and do the pig roast instead (he said jestingly). For 200 people, you'll need a really big crock pot!
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  Stopping in to say hello and share some good updates

  by FlyingHighNow in

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  i don't log on to jwn much anymore.

  you all are always in my thoughts though.

  i miss you.

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  Hi there, FHN! It's good to hear from you, and I'm glad things are going well for you and yours. Do drop by more often, and hang out for a while!
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  Frugal Ideas for a Beautiful but Inexpensive Wedding!

  by StAnn in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as i've proclaimed so loudly, my oldest son is getting married next year.

  we have a small budget (about $5k) and they want a wedding with three bridesmaids, three groomsmen, and a catered reception.

  thus far, my son is going to load his ipod with music.

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  It sounds like a nice venue, and a reasonable price! And if you have a professional offering to handle the food at a reasonable price--go for it! They know the ins and outs of how to have that everything ready on time (so it's not late and not cold), how much to buy, etc. Good luck, and have fun planning it all!
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  Frugal Ideas for a Beautiful but Inexpensive Wedding!

  by StAnn in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as i've proclaimed so loudly, my oldest son is getting married next year.

  we have a small budget (about $5k) and they want a wedding with three bridesmaids, three groomsmen, and a catered reception.

  thus far, my son is going to load his ipod with music.

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  GLTirebiter

  What is the wedding venue, your local church? If so, perhaps you can use the church hall for the reception at little cost. It isn't the Chateau Ritz, but the money you save goes a long way towards nice decorations and the reception. Just saving the cost of renting tables and chairs can be a big help.