What if you had cleaned your house top to bottom and were expecting Better Homes %26amp; Gardens to come do a photo shoot because of the fine work but while you were gone to go out and get fresh flowers, a monkey came in and threw couch cushions and pillows all over the livingroom. Went in the bedroom and tore up the beds taking clothes out of the closet and they were all over the place and in the bathroom attempted to take a bubble bath so there was soap all over the place and upon entering the kitchen, there was food all over the place and in the middle of the floor the monkey was sitting there eating Townhouse crackers with cheese that was suppose to be for the photo crew.
Would you rush in and take away the crackers despite his protests? Would you ground it for the rest of the summer not letting it hang with any of his friends? What would you do to this monkey?
Monkey question #27?
What sort of fresh flowers did you come home with?
Reply:Monkey Answer #614:
Tie monkey up.
Throw monkey into the shed with your seeing eye goat.
Eat the rest of the Townhouse crackers (add cheese and dip).
Call BH%26amp;G and tell them that you need to reschedule the shoot because Godzilla just threw up on your house.
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Reply:Monkey? The Cat does that to our house all the time, so I never call Better Homes and Gardens unless they want to see the yard. He's an indoor cat. He'd wreak havoc outside!
I'd let the monkey have the crackers, but I'd lure him into a cage with them and LOCK is asss up! Then clean, as I always do with The Cat.
Reply:I would explain that it's the neighbors monkey; with some quick straightening, I'd proceed as planned.
Then later on, when everyone is gone and I'm alone, I'd spank the hell out of that monkey.
Reply:I would take off all my clothes and make the monkey wear a hat. That way we would both get our picture taken by the BH%26amp;G mag. Leave the cracker crumbs for breakfast.
Reply:Make sure he's wearing a fresh monkey diaper.
Reply:Lock him in a truck with a pig and a corncob.
Reply:that monkey had better get his @ss in gear and help me clean up fast!! after that i'd negotiate crackers and friends ; )
Reply:Hmm. Sounds like Curious George. I would call the man in the Yellow Hat.
Reply:$hit! I missed the other 26 questions! How long was I gone?! lol
Reply:This is retarded. We all know that monkeys don't like crackers.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
How can i get sponsors for my 25th wedding anniversary. I want a lavish wedding/reception and honeymoon?
I want a wedding for about 200 guests, sit down dinner, band, fresh flowers, beautiful gown for a plus size beautiful person, honeymoon that I never got chance to have due the death of my father and a wedding where I can feel and look like a princess for a day. I often see it with the celebrities and I would like to have this one opportunity with all that I have been through. I want to renew my 25th wedding anniversary because my husband has truly been a dream come true. However due to finances, son in college we are not able to have a prince and princess wedding. My husband has conquered lymphona cancer and this would be very special if my 25th anniversary could be spectacular. By the way it will be 25years on June 2nd, 2009 and I am getting started early. Please help me make this dream a reality. ANYONE, PLEASE!
How can i get sponsors for my 25th wedding anniversary. I want a lavish wedding/reception and honeymoon?
First, you can't have a wedding because you're already married. I'm sorry that your wedding wasn't what you wanted it to be 25 years ago, but you just don't get to do it over. One wedding per spouse. If you want to throw a nice 25th anniversary party, that's great, but you don't get a weddign gown and showers and a wedding party and all the trimmings of a wedding. And, unfortunately, you have to pay for it yourself. I, too, am a cancer survivor, my fiance had Scarlet Fever and lost an eye. We're paying for our own wedding because that's what grown ups do. There are no freebies in this world.
Reply:Please
Reply:Write this out on a cardboard sign and hold out a change jar.
Get REAL- we have all gone through stuff and we all want free stuff. My husband survived a brain Tumor- do you see us mooching for a wedding or party?
Grow up!
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your 25th!
Sorry to tell you....but DON'T waste your energy looking for sponsorship for your 25th. A vendor has NOTHING to gain by supplying you everything for free unless perhaps you were a movie star and could spread their name.
Also....why would you want to waste any money you DO have on a lavish re-do after 25 years? I think it would look a little silly for you to have the princess dress, etc.
What my husband and I did for our 25th was to have a small renewal of vows with our children present (5 people total) and then we went out to dinner after. Then my husband and I went on a trip!
I think a "re-do" for 200 guests is a little over the top.
Reply:thats alot to ask for. wouldnt you rather the so called "sponsors" would be better off spending their money on something important like starving children or something. Besides if you really want this that bad surely you can save you own money over the course of a year and a half and pay for it on your own.
Reply:Most companies will not sponsor an event unless it is for a charitable event or because there is an opportunity to really market their product for future sale. Your event is neither. It is not a charitable event and will not likely generate additional sale for the sponsors.
Also, stop being greedy. My grandmother passed away 5 months before my wedding, September 11 happened 2 months before our event, and we've gone through many difficulties in our marriage. If you can't afford your celebration, then deal with it. If you really want a lavish event, learn to save or go get a part-time job to help pay for it. Don't ask people for handouts. That's just shameless.
Reply:Why don't you get an extra job or something and pay for it yourself if this is so important to you? Why would you expect someone else to pay for something you want?
Reply:You can certainly go and try to get vendors to sponsor your wedding, but it is difficult because many vendors don't really see much gain from doing sponsorship.
Since you have time, do some research and look around and price things out. You might still be able to do the prince and princess wedding you want if you scale it down a bit and are flexible. Also consider doing a destination-themed wedding--that's always fun and special.
Reply:You have to be a celebrity. Really, only Star Jones had sponsors and thats probably about as low on the celebrity totem pole sponsors will go.
Maybe you should just have a family gathering instead.
How can i get sponsors for my 25th wedding anniversary. I want a lavish wedding/reception and honeymoon?
First, you can't have a wedding because you're already married. I'm sorry that your wedding wasn't what you wanted it to be 25 years ago, but you just don't get to do it over. One wedding per spouse. If you want to throw a nice 25th anniversary party, that's great, but you don't get a weddign gown and showers and a wedding party and all the trimmings of a wedding. And, unfortunately, you have to pay for it yourself. I, too, am a cancer survivor, my fiance had Scarlet Fever and lost an eye. We're paying for our own wedding because that's what grown ups do. There are no freebies in this world.
Reply:Please
Reply:Write this out on a cardboard sign and hold out a change jar.
Get REAL- we have all gone through stuff and we all want free stuff. My husband survived a brain Tumor- do you see us mooching for a wedding or party?
Grow up!
Reply:Hi and congratulations on your 25th!
Sorry to tell you....but DON'T waste your energy looking for sponsorship for your 25th. A vendor has NOTHING to gain by supplying you everything for free unless perhaps you were a movie star and could spread their name.
Also....why would you want to waste any money you DO have on a lavish re-do after 25 years? I think it would look a little silly for you to have the princess dress, etc.
What my husband and I did for our 25th was to have a small renewal of vows with our children present (5 people total) and then we went out to dinner after. Then my husband and I went on a trip!
I think a "re-do" for 200 guests is a little over the top.
Reply:thats alot to ask for. wouldnt you rather the so called "sponsors" would be better off spending their money on something important like starving children or something. Besides if you really want this that bad surely you can save you own money over the course of a year and a half and pay for it on your own.
Reply:Most companies will not sponsor an event unless it is for a charitable event or because there is an opportunity to really market their product for future sale. Your event is neither. It is not a charitable event and will not likely generate additional sale for the sponsors.
Also, stop being greedy. My grandmother passed away 5 months before my wedding, September 11 happened 2 months before our event, and we've gone through many difficulties in our marriage. If you can't afford your celebration, then deal with it. If you really want a lavish event, learn to save or go get a part-time job to help pay for it. Don't ask people for handouts. That's just shameless.
Reply:Why don't you get an extra job or something and pay for it yourself if this is so important to you? Why would you expect someone else to pay for something you want?
Reply:You can certainly go and try to get vendors to sponsor your wedding, but it is difficult because many vendors don't really see much gain from doing sponsorship.
Since you have time, do some research and look around and price things out. You might still be able to do the prince and princess wedding you want if you scale it down a bit and are flexible. Also consider doing a destination-themed wedding--that's always fun and special.
Reply:You have to be a celebrity. Really, only Star Jones had sponsors and thats probably about as low on the celebrity totem pole sponsors will go.
Maybe you should just have a family gathering instead.
Throwing the bouquet?
HI...me again with another medieval reception question. Instead of throwing the bouquet I would have the women sit around me in a circle, blindfolded I would turn to music holding a crown of fresh flowers over them, when the music stops whomever I am holding the crown over would get the crown and be chosen to recieve the garter? Is this too corny? There will only be approx. 6-8 eligable "maidens" there.
Throwing the bouquet?
That's pretty neat. I don't think it's corny at all!
You could also have them draw rings out of a velvet bag. Have one gold ring in there. Whoever draws the gold ring is the next bride to be!
Reply:Ooo, I like it! I do have to agree, though, that you might want to check with your "maidens" first to make sure they won't be uncomfortable being somewhat the center of attention.
Reply:Make sure your maidens know that someone will be putting a garter on them if they are chosen. Some may find it too embarrasing.
Reply:No offense but I'm not sure I would want to sit in the circle. Might want to run it by them before you assume that they would be willing.
Reply:Having them dance is way better than what is traditionally done. I always find it embarrasing! I like your idea alot!
Reply:That sounds corny, and I believe the women might be uncomfortable (I would certainly ask them if they wish to participate). Of the 6 unmarried women at my wedding, only 3 tried to catch the bouquet. Also, it's traditionally a man who receives the garter, not the same woman who gets the bouquet.
Reply:How very creative! I think that sounds fun and a classy new version of tossing the bouquet. Go for it!
Reply:i like 'answer fairy's' idea on the rings in a bag and i think 'ennie' has a good point as far as your perhaps tripping in your long gown whilst blindfolded. your standing in the center of the circle and the maidens circling around you does make more sense and i think would work quite well.
i always thought the garter thing was strictly for the men?
Reply:I love it...its a nice change from the usually toss that only lasts a minute and NO ONE pays attention too!
Reply:Very original.
Alternatively if you do decide to throw the bouquet you can have a special one made up to throw so you can keepsake the one you carried down the isle.
Reply:I think the flower crown idea is cool. I also like the idea of dancing instead of placing the garter on the woman...what if they have boyfriends/girlfriends there that wouldn't care to see that. Some girls/guys can get jealous especially after a few drinks. Anyway, I say go for the floral crown...seems pretty renaissance to me!
Reply:Very good idea. I think it's an original spin on an old tradition.
Reply:Sounds gay to me.
Reply:Well Now that is SOOOOOOOOOO COOL lol. I LOVE IT !!
Reply:I like the idea, but I would make a slight change...
Stand on a chair or stool blindfolded with the crown of flowers and have the women turn in a circle under it. In a long dress, you don't want to be turning in a circle blindfolded. No matter how coordinated you are, you are likely to trip or run into someone.
Reply:I think its totally cool!
definitely original, and I can see it being consistent with your medieval vibe!
Reply:It sounds too much like a hippy wedding. Just be normal and throw the bouquet.
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Throwing the bouquet?
That's pretty neat. I don't think it's corny at all!
You could also have them draw rings out of a velvet bag. Have one gold ring in there. Whoever draws the gold ring is the next bride to be!
Reply:Ooo, I like it! I do have to agree, though, that you might want to check with your "maidens" first to make sure they won't be uncomfortable being somewhat the center of attention.
Reply:Make sure your maidens know that someone will be putting a garter on them if they are chosen. Some may find it too embarrasing.
Reply:No offense but I'm not sure I would want to sit in the circle. Might want to run it by them before you assume that they would be willing.
Reply:Having them dance is way better than what is traditionally done. I always find it embarrasing! I like your idea alot!
Reply:That sounds corny, and I believe the women might be uncomfortable (I would certainly ask them if they wish to participate). Of the 6 unmarried women at my wedding, only 3 tried to catch the bouquet. Also, it's traditionally a man who receives the garter, not the same woman who gets the bouquet.
Reply:How very creative! I think that sounds fun and a classy new version of tossing the bouquet. Go for it!
Reply:i like 'answer fairy's' idea on the rings in a bag and i think 'ennie' has a good point as far as your perhaps tripping in your long gown whilst blindfolded. your standing in the center of the circle and the maidens circling around you does make more sense and i think would work quite well.
i always thought the garter thing was strictly for the men?
Reply:I love it...its a nice change from the usually toss that only lasts a minute and NO ONE pays attention too!
Reply:Very original.
Alternatively if you do decide to throw the bouquet you can have a special one made up to throw so you can keepsake the one you carried down the isle.
Reply:I think the flower crown idea is cool. I also like the idea of dancing instead of placing the garter on the woman...what if they have boyfriends/girlfriends there that wouldn't care to see that. Some girls/guys can get jealous especially after a few drinks. Anyway, I say go for the floral crown...seems pretty renaissance to me!
Reply:Very good idea. I think it's an original spin on an old tradition.
Reply:Sounds gay to me.
Reply:Well Now that is SOOOOOOOOOO COOL lol. I LOVE IT !!
Reply:I like the idea, but I would make a slight change...
Stand on a chair or stool blindfolded with the crown of flowers and have the women turn in a circle under it. In a long dress, you don't want to be turning in a circle blindfolded. No matter how coordinated you are, you are likely to trip or run into someone.
Reply:I think its totally cool!
definitely original, and I can see it being consistent with your medieval vibe!
Reply:It sounds too much like a hippy wedding. Just be normal and throw the bouquet.
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What do you think about having these wooden roses as the table center?
i am not a huge fan of the idea of fresh flowers cos they just doe. i was wondering what you think about mixing these pink roses with white ones in glass vases for the table center? i am having crisp white table cloths on the table and sprinking pink feathers on the table and having baby pink napkins.
What do you think about having these wooden roses as the table center?
They look really pretty online, and since they look great in the pictures, they will probably look great in your wedding pictures too! One suggestion I would make is that if you have enough time, just order like one budle of them, whatever the lowest amount is and make sure that you like them in person! If you have enough time until your wedding, Because it is something so unique that maybe you haven't seen before you could check them out before ordering a whole bunch of them for the whole wedding and being stuck if you don't like them! I think they will look great tho! Good idea! Congrats on the wedding!
Reply:The wooden roses look real in person. I am using them for my wedding centerpieces. I brought some into work and people had to touch them to see that they weren't fresh flowers. One great advantage is that you can do the centerpieces way in advance of the wedding and not have to worry about them until you have to put them on the tables!
Reply:That's really cool. I've never seen wooden roses like that. They're very unique. I think they'll be a great convo starter at your wedding. And you should let your guests take them at the end of the night. I think they would look really nice with the feathers and table settings.
Reply:I have actually seen wooden roses in person. They were sold by a vendor at a craft show. And believe me, they looked real. They were also enhanced with rose essential oils so they even smelled real. I think it would be a lovely alternative to real flowers.
Reply:They are beautiful and look like the real thing in the pic. Get them! Ppl can then take them home as keepsakes of your big day. :)
Feathers will get all weird by the end of the night. The flowers are much prettier. :)
Reply:I love the wooden roses idea. I have had an arrangement of them in my office for YEARS and they look fantastic. The 'scent' wore off pretty quick, but the look is great!
Reply:no, if you don't like fresh flowers then do something else- vases with marbles and candles, goldfish, anything but fake/wooden/silk flowers
Reply:sounds very pretty and a great idea, and later the roses are a pretty decorative item for your home
Reply:I think those are gorgeous? As the others are saying, they are unique and that is what you want your guest to remember is how different your wedding was.
Reply:i think its a good diea and something you can keep later. that or silk flowers!
Reply:They are very cool! Since you know they are already good quality and look nice, sounds like a good idea.
Reply:beautiful and lasting idea..
Reply:I think that is an awesome idea! they are so beautiful!
Reply:i think those roses are beautiful!
Reply:they are beautiful
Reply:good idea!!!
Reply:Fresh flowers die because they are ALIVE. Wood roses... I just dont get it. Wont they look kinda... well, wooden?
What do you think about having these wooden roses as the table center?
They look really pretty online, and since they look great in the pictures, they will probably look great in your wedding pictures too! One suggestion I would make is that if you have enough time, just order like one budle of them, whatever the lowest amount is and make sure that you like them in person! If you have enough time until your wedding, Because it is something so unique that maybe you haven't seen before you could check them out before ordering a whole bunch of them for the whole wedding and being stuck if you don't like them! I think they will look great tho! Good idea! Congrats on the wedding!
Reply:The wooden roses look real in person. I am using them for my wedding centerpieces. I brought some into work and people had to touch them to see that they weren't fresh flowers. One great advantage is that you can do the centerpieces way in advance of the wedding and not have to worry about them until you have to put them on the tables!
Reply:That's really cool. I've never seen wooden roses like that. They're very unique. I think they'll be a great convo starter at your wedding. And you should let your guests take them at the end of the night. I think they would look really nice with the feathers and table settings.
Reply:I have actually seen wooden roses in person. They were sold by a vendor at a craft show. And believe me, they looked real. They were also enhanced with rose essential oils so they even smelled real. I think it would be a lovely alternative to real flowers.
Reply:They are beautiful and look like the real thing in the pic. Get them! Ppl can then take them home as keepsakes of your big day. :)
Feathers will get all weird by the end of the night. The flowers are much prettier. :)
Reply:I love the wooden roses idea. I have had an arrangement of them in my office for YEARS and they look fantastic. The 'scent' wore off pretty quick, but the look is great!
Reply:no, if you don't like fresh flowers then do something else- vases with marbles and candles, goldfish, anything but fake/wooden/silk flowers
Reply:sounds very pretty and a great idea, and later the roses are a pretty decorative item for your home
Reply:I think those are gorgeous? As the others are saying, they are unique and that is what you want your guest to remember is how different your wedding was.
Reply:i think its a good diea and something you can keep later. that or silk flowers!
Reply:They are very cool! Since you know they are already good quality and look nice, sounds like a good idea.
Reply:beautiful and lasting idea..
Reply:I think that is an awesome idea! they are so beautiful!
Reply:i think those roses are beautiful!
Reply:they are beautiful
Reply:good idea!!!
Reply:Fresh flowers die because they are ALIVE. Wood roses... I just dont get it. Wont they look kinda... well, wooden?
Honeymoon registry? Why is this SO offensive to people?
I just don't get it. I replied to someone's question saying that she should consider a honeymoon registry and I got MAD THUMBS DOWN for suggesting it! I just read another question about the same thing and people responded SO badly.
Really, what are you supposed to do if you've combined households and have 2 of everything? First, people say that it's "inappropriate" to bring a gift to the wedding, because the bride and groom have so much going on that they'll have to arrange for how to get these things home and with whom. But then, any suggestion that is new or creative is totally offensive to people? And I don't understand the hostility either.
People make comments like, "I would be offended and wouldn't go to your wedding" or "why should I be expected to pay for your honeymoon?" I mean why are people so pissed off? Nobody is asking for their honeymoon to be paid for!! I would love to go online %26amp; buy them surfing lessons for two or fresh flowers for their room. I love it.
Honeymoon registry? Why is this SO offensive to people?
why does everyone keep saying "you cannot ask for anything" who is asking? i am always getting "what do you guys want/need?" am i not supposed to answer that????????
I have had these same concerns! Really. everyone is different I guess. I come from a family (and my friends) where gifts are GOING TO BE GIVEN, whether I want them or not, and they would all be irritated with me if I did not have some sort of registry or shared with them what we would like. It was a complete shock how people reacted on here. It is not that I EVER though people HAD to buy me something for the wedding, or pay for bits and peices of the honeymoon (we are like you), but that that is all I have ever known. I have NEVER KNOWN anyone to not have a registry, nor have i EVER known anyone to show up to a wedding without a gift, and nor have i EVER known anyone who thought it rude to buy bits and pieces of the honeymoon - actually EVERYONE i know thought this was a way fun idea! It sucks because the first time I ever asked a questions regarding that (on my other account) i felt SOOOO GUILTY that i asked it, but I have never known any different. So anyway, I know EXACTLY where you are coming from, lol. I never realized there were people who thought buying a gift for their friends/families wedding was rude and inappropriate. I guess i learned my lesson ;)
Reply:I completely agree with sparkley. A honeymoon registry is very offensive. It is very presumptious. If you want flowers for your room, buy them yourself! A honeymoon is not mandatory for any wedding and when you "register" for one it is just freakin' rude. Many people will come and give you money-you just don't ask for it.
As for having everything-that is such a load of crap. A bridal shower registry is when you can ask for quality items. Many will pull together and get you items that will last. My husband and I lived together, but after we had our shower we were able to get rid of our crappy stuff and enjoy new things that one, we picked together and two, were of very nice quality that have lasted us now ten years (and now two kids). So if you think you have everything you need to look again.
Reply:i'm totally with you on this one!!
i personally think that people should be given what they think is going to be useful - not something that is just going to be returned straight away.
i think perhaps the offense is coming in because people automatically think BIG COST when they hear something like "honeymoon registry" they freak out thinking "why should i have to fund your honeymoon" which is fair enough seeing as most people have enough money issues to worry about without joining on the bandwagon of yours.
if it were me, i would probably consider including a letter with the invite saying something like "this is our situation, we have all the house things we need, but we would like it if you could contribute to the honeymoon of our dreams!" i would stress that it is optional, and the amount is variable (maybe they can contribute to a fund rather than give a big present that may cost them $60 or whatever).
at the end of the day, if you step in their shoes for a minute how do you think it would feel? what would be running through their heads? do they have money problems? have they already been to 5 weddings this year and had to shell out huge amounts every time they go?
i think so long as they have an option, you won't have anyone saying they're going to boycott - but the million dollar question is that if they are really willing to boycott your wedding rather than sit down and have a chat with you about it in a civilised way - do you really want them sharing your special day anyway??
Reply:I have been invited to many weddings with a honeymoon registry. I'm not offended at all.
Reply:No matter what, it comes across as wanting people to pay for your honeymoon. Sure, it might actually make pretty good sense, but it just sounds like asking for handouts. Sorry, I know you mean well, but I would be a little put off by the suggestion if I was invited to a wedding -- I would rather choose how to honor the couple from my own feelings, rather than being told.
Reply:I hear what you are saying.
Honestly I think the idea is fine. Some of our wedding guests will be contributing to our honeymoon if they wish to. All our family and friends know we have been sharing a house together for over 2 years so we have most of what we need. And I know our close family and friends will love to know that their contribution will help us to have the happiest holiday of our lives.
I guess some people are just very formal about gifts etc......
Try not to let the thumbs down get to you. It's funny how sometimes you give a reasonable answer and you get thumbs down about it. If people don't agree exactly with you they think it is reason to thumbs you down.
Reply:As long as the registry info was not in the invitation (it never should be), I would not be offended by this. A lot of people already have stuff for their home, and the last thing they need is a palm-tree shaped ashtray. Americans consume a lot as it is, so if the couple says they already has a full home, I believe them. I would like to contribute to a wonderful memory they can keep forever.
Reply:To ask for guests to pay for or contribute to you honeymoon is the same thing as asking them for gifts of cash which is a great big NO NO. You do not ask you guests for anything a gift is at their descresion not your desire. If you already have everything you need and do not want any gifts, you can say that on the invitations or you can ask them to make a charitable donation in your name but you CANNOT ASK THEM TO GIVE YOU MONEY FOR ANY REASON.
No wonder you got such nasty responses. It is a cheap, tacky, insulting, greedy and inconsiderate thing to do oh yeah and it is just plain wrong. If you cannot afford a honeymoon you do not go on one until you can afford to pay for it yourself. I would not come to your wedding either if yo asked me to pay for your honeymoon. Should the guest all chip in and buy you a car and a house too? Get real, girl.
Reply:Think of it like this, most people are struggling to pay their own way in this day and age, the cost of living is expensive, I personally had not had a holiday for almost 7 years as I just could not afford to go away anywhere. I would not be happy to pay towards someone going away on an \awesome holiday while I had to stay home for almost an entire decade. I prefer to buy something for the couple that they can use in their house, so they always get store vouchers for wherever they have registered. If it was a honeymmon registry I'd buy them a store voucher anyway
Reply:Agree with you. Here (Netherlands) it is not uncommon to ask for an evelope (with money) A few of my friends did it
A wedding is a big expense and if like you you already have everything once or twice why have a registry?
I think your idea is awesome. If that is the reason people would not want to attend your weddig then in my opinion they are not real friends and not worthy of attending anyway as they clearly don't know or understand you.
I mean not going to pay for your honeymoon etc Great then you don't have to pay for their expenses attending the wedding (diner, venue drinks etc)
Reply:I just think asking people to contribute to their honeymoon is tacky. If they can't afford to go there on their own dime, then they don't belong going at all...there are plenty of affordable destinations. That's just my opinion...my fiance and I are very traditional and aren't even registering anywhere, so maybe it's just an old fashioned viewpoint. But, as tacky as it may be, nobody is forcing the guests to contribute, so there is no reason to be mad if someone does register their honeymoon...nobody is holding a gun to your head saying you have to contribute to it.
Reply:I COMPLETELY agree with you!
First of all, if I'm going to a wedding, and they don't have a registry, I give a check. If I'm going to a wedding, and forget about ordering online from their registry until the day before the wedding, I give a check. I think registries where you can purchase online and have it sent directly to their house is where it's at! What is the big deal??
I think honeymoon registries are a wonderful idea! A special addition to their honeymoon would be a wonderful way to surprise the bride and groom! I agree with every word you said, and think that the "etiquette" freaks out there need to calm down a bit.
And, on another note, if I'm expected to bring a present because they invited me to their wedding, why shouldn't they in turn tell me what they want?? That's MUCH better than them getting 15 silver frames with hearts and their names engraved, which they obviously can't return, as it has their names on it!
Reply:It's not a a bad idea at all. The bride and groom would still be paying their travel fees which can be just as expensive. I have considered doing it myself, but we have decided to stay close to home so we don't really need one. But, I don't see why it would be a big deal. Guests would be helping with little added perks like maybe a massage or a scuba lesson. It's the same as getting gifts off a registry in my opinion.
Reply:Spare any change?
Spare change....Spare change?
God Bless.
Now do you understand?
Reply:i don't see anything wrong with registering for gifts. i caution people about who and where they register with, but to each his own. but i do agree with what ben says about it.
i don't particularly like brides-to-be, and some grooms-to-be coming on here and b-i-tching when people don't buy off the registry, or someone giving a homemade gift, or if people don't spend enough on a gift to make up for their dinner, or in one case, a bride coming on yahoo asking how to make sure her guests who wouldn't give cash gifts would pay a minimum $150.oo for a gift.
so as you can see not only prospective guests can be rude, or mean, or miserable, so can the happy couple! lol
as for the thumbs down, you just get some people who take great joy in trying to ruin someone else's day! i ignore the thumbs down bit and just chalk it up to a grouch!
when you come on here and ask a bunch of strangers for advice, and they can give that advice anonymously you can be sure you will receive some really mean-spirited answers.
all i can tell you is take it all with a grain of salt! good luck and have a lovely evening.
Reply:I hope it makes you feel better to know that I agree with you. You're right, I wouldn't want my honeymoon to be paid for, but an "accessory" would be a nice touch.
My own wedding planning issue is; because we have combined households we would really like gift cards. However there is no appropriate way to tell people that either.
So, to answer your question, I don't know why people get so upset. Maybe they just don't understand the whole. Know what I mean? ie: If I tell you were going skiing for our honeymoon, maybe you could get us a gift basket that includes, coco, mugs, cookies, and candles. To use after the skiing part of the day is done, know what I mean?
So, I agree with you and I don't understand it either. =)
Reply:You know what girl, I say more power to you. If you are already providing them a nice time at your wedding, YOU are the one paying for the food and services, YOU are the one paying for them to have fun with the entertainment (music, dancing, socializing, etc.) afterwards. Basically, you're hosting a party, and if you don't necessarily need 2 of everything by getting a traditional registry, then go for the honeymoon registry.
Besides, it's not like you made that concept up yourself. It's actually there for a REASON--people use them.
My fiance and I are actually going to consider doing this too for our registry since having more clutter around the house isn't necessary. Sometimes, people end up having old wedding presents they either never open and collect dust, or they end up on eBay anyway.
Good luck to you and congratulations for having guts to go with a new idea!
Reply:i personally dont see anything wrong with having such a thing because of modern couples having all they need already. ROLL WITH THE TIMES people!! modern days mordern day weddings. this etiquette people follow it totally outdated why should you conform to it when we dont conform to any other social etiquette's anymore?
good luck on your wedding and my only advice i9s do it your way and do what makes you happy because you cant please all the people all the time
Reply:Most people had rather give a gift than a gift card or cash. And a honeymoon registry falls into the "cash" category. Call it stupid, but we act like we don't want people to know how much we spent. It's an long held etiquette issue. Soooooo.....for someone to register for a honeymoon, then it's actually appears that they couple wants donations for the honeymoon. I'm not sure what else it could come across as.
If someone already has two households worth of stuff, I'm wondering if there is a possibility of a china pattern that they would like, new towels and sheets since those are always nice to have, or something either of them doesn't have. But, everyone has a different opinion and it's not worth getting upset over. If your guests want to contribute to your honeymoon register, then that's awesome. But if they're hesitant, you might want to have another option for those people.
Reply:It's different for everyone. If you feel that YOUR family and friends will not be offended by a honeymoon registry, I'd say go for it. People on Yahoo Answers are from all over the US (and the world) so they have different traditions, beliefs, etc. What is proper in some areas is not in others and what is accepted in some areas is not in other.
I feel that my family would be offended by a honeymoon registry but they love the regular registries, because they can see their gift when they visit us.
Reply:The point in a wedding registry is for the couple to register for things they NEED in terms of household items and beginning their lives together. If the couple doesn't need any household items, they shouldn't register. Obviously, the couple doesn't NEED a honeymoon, therefore registering for their guests to contribute to one looks more like they're being cheap and asking for handouts. It's basically the same as a couple asking for cash. Just plain tacky. Honestly, I wouldn't attend a wedding where the couple asked me to help pay for a vacation that I'm not even going on.
Reply:I personally don't see the difference between registering at a store for gifts and registering at a travel agent for a honeymoon.
I am engaged and have lived with partner for 5 years, we already have everything we need - We have decided to put on a small intimate destination wedding, as our guests will be travelling to our wedding and covering the cost of their accom - we are saying 'no gifts'...
Any invitee that had a problem with your honeymoon wishing well is not worth the invite you sent them...
Cheer up - it's your wedding!!!
Reply:My step daughter set up a honeymoon registry along with a couple of other places. They lived together many years and didn't need anything for the house, so it seemed to me to be a great idea.
She is an attorney, and I imagine she got quite a variety of items for the trip. The bride %26amp; groom do not actually get the cash, they get tickets to various things in their route to do. I believe, in the end, they exchange those vouchers for cash.
This is not the same world as it was 20 or even 10 years ago -- people live together and buy many things together. I suppose you got the negative feedback because people still want traditions.
My husband and I just gave them cash -- that way no matter what they wanted they were set.
good luck -- and I do not see anything wrong with a honeymoon registry, just don't know how well it works.
Reply:I don't see anything wrong with it as the people coming to your wedding know you and know what you are like and what you have. I am doing the same sort of thing for our wedding and have found this web site which has a lot of little poems you can put with your invitation to ask your guests for this sort of thing.
http://www.salandras.com/Wishing%20Well%...
Really, what are you supposed to do if you've combined households and have 2 of everything? First, people say that it's "inappropriate" to bring a gift to the wedding, because the bride and groom have so much going on that they'll have to arrange for how to get these things home and with whom. But then, any suggestion that is new or creative is totally offensive to people? And I don't understand the hostility either.
People make comments like, "I would be offended and wouldn't go to your wedding" or "why should I be expected to pay for your honeymoon?" I mean why are people so pissed off? Nobody is asking for their honeymoon to be paid for!! I would love to go online %26amp; buy them surfing lessons for two or fresh flowers for their room. I love it.
Honeymoon registry? Why is this SO offensive to people?
why does everyone keep saying "you cannot ask for anything" who is asking? i am always getting "what do you guys want/need?" am i not supposed to answer that????????
I have had these same concerns! Really. everyone is different I guess. I come from a family (and my friends) where gifts are GOING TO BE GIVEN, whether I want them or not, and they would all be irritated with me if I did not have some sort of registry or shared with them what we would like. It was a complete shock how people reacted on here. It is not that I EVER though people HAD to buy me something for the wedding, or pay for bits and peices of the honeymoon (we are like you), but that that is all I have ever known. I have NEVER KNOWN anyone to not have a registry, nor have i EVER known anyone to show up to a wedding without a gift, and nor have i EVER known anyone who thought it rude to buy bits and pieces of the honeymoon - actually EVERYONE i know thought this was a way fun idea! It sucks because the first time I ever asked a questions regarding that (on my other account) i felt SOOOO GUILTY that i asked it, but I have never known any different. So anyway, I know EXACTLY where you are coming from, lol. I never realized there were people who thought buying a gift for their friends/families wedding was rude and inappropriate. I guess i learned my lesson ;)
Reply:I completely agree with sparkley. A honeymoon registry is very offensive. It is very presumptious. If you want flowers for your room, buy them yourself! A honeymoon is not mandatory for any wedding and when you "register" for one it is just freakin' rude. Many people will come and give you money-you just don't ask for it.
As for having everything-that is such a load of crap. A bridal shower registry is when you can ask for quality items. Many will pull together and get you items that will last. My husband and I lived together, but after we had our shower we were able to get rid of our crappy stuff and enjoy new things that one, we picked together and two, were of very nice quality that have lasted us now ten years (and now two kids). So if you think you have everything you need to look again.
Reply:i'm totally with you on this one!!
i personally think that people should be given what they think is going to be useful - not something that is just going to be returned straight away.
i think perhaps the offense is coming in because people automatically think BIG COST when they hear something like "honeymoon registry" they freak out thinking "why should i have to fund your honeymoon" which is fair enough seeing as most people have enough money issues to worry about without joining on the bandwagon of yours.
if it were me, i would probably consider including a letter with the invite saying something like "this is our situation, we have all the house things we need, but we would like it if you could contribute to the honeymoon of our dreams!" i would stress that it is optional, and the amount is variable (maybe they can contribute to a fund rather than give a big present that may cost them $60 or whatever).
at the end of the day, if you step in their shoes for a minute how do you think it would feel? what would be running through their heads? do they have money problems? have they already been to 5 weddings this year and had to shell out huge amounts every time they go?
i think so long as they have an option, you won't have anyone saying they're going to boycott - but the million dollar question is that if they are really willing to boycott your wedding rather than sit down and have a chat with you about it in a civilised way - do you really want them sharing your special day anyway??
Reply:I have been invited to many weddings with a honeymoon registry. I'm not offended at all.
Reply:No matter what, it comes across as wanting people to pay for your honeymoon. Sure, it might actually make pretty good sense, but it just sounds like asking for handouts. Sorry, I know you mean well, but I would be a little put off by the suggestion if I was invited to a wedding -- I would rather choose how to honor the couple from my own feelings, rather than being told.
Reply:I hear what you are saying.
Honestly I think the idea is fine. Some of our wedding guests will be contributing to our honeymoon if they wish to. All our family and friends know we have been sharing a house together for over 2 years so we have most of what we need. And I know our close family and friends will love to know that their contribution will help us to have the happiest holiday of our lives.
I guess some people are just very formal about gifts etc......
Try not to let the thumbs down get to you. It's funny how sometimes you give a reasonable answer and you get thumbs down about it. If people don't agree exactly with you they think it is reason to thumbs you down.
Reply:As long as the registry info was not in the invitation (it never should be), I would not be offended by this. A lot of people already have stuff for their home, and the last thing they need is a palm-tree shaped ashtray. Americans consume a lot as it is, so if the couple says they already has a full home, I believe them. I would like to contribute to a wonderful memory they can keep forever.
Reply:To ask for guests to pay for or contribute to you honeymoon is the same thing as asking them for gifts of cash which is a great big NO NO. You do not ask you guests for anything a gift is at their descresion not your desire. If you already have everything you need and do not want any gifts, you can say that on the invitations or you can ask them to make a charitable donation in your name but you CANNOT ASK THEM TO GIVE YOU MONEY FOR ANY REASON.
No wonder you got such nasty responses. It is a cheap, tacky, insulting, greedy and inconsiderate thing to do oh yeah and it is just plain wrong. If you cannot afford a honeymoon you do not go on one until you can afford to pay for it yourself. I would not come to your wedding either if yo asked me to pay for your honeymoon. Should the guest all chip in and buy you a car and a house too? Get real, girl.
Reply:Think of it like this, most people are struggling to pay their own way in this day and age, the cost of living is expensive, I personally had not had a holiday for almost 7 years as I just could not afford to go away anywhere. I would not be happy to pay towards someone going away on an \awesome holiday while I had to stay home for almost an entire decade. I prefer to buy something for the couple that they can use in their house, so they always get store vouchers for wherever they have registered. If it was a honeymmon registry I'd buy them a store voucher anyway
Reply:Agree with you. Here (Netherlands) it is not uncommon to ask for an evelope (with money) A few of my friends did it
A wedding is a big expense and if like you you already have everything once or twice why have a registry?
I think your idea is awesome. If that is the reason people would not want to attend your weddig then in my opinion they are not real friends and not worthy of attending anyway as they clearly don't know or understand you.
I mean not going to pay for your honeymoon etc Great then you don't have to pay for their expenses attending the wedding (diner, venue drinks etc)
Reply:I just think asking people to contribute to their honeymoon is tacky. If they can't afford to go there on their own dime, then they don't belong going at all...there are plenty of affordable destinations. That's just my opinion...my fiance and I are very traditional and aren't even registering anywhere, so maybe it's just an old fashioned viewpoint. But, as tacky as it may be, nobody is forcing the guests to contribute, so there is no reason to be mad if someone does register their honeymoon...nobody is holding a gun to your head saying you have to contribute to it.
Reply:I COMPLETELY agree with you!
First of all, if I'm going to a wedding, and they don't have a registry, I give a check. If I'm going to a wedding, and forget about ordering online from their registry until the day before the wedding, I give a check. I think registries where you can purchase online and have it sent directly to their house is where it's at! What is the big deal??
I think honeymoon registries are a wonderful idea! A special addition to their honeymoon would be a wonderful way to surprise the bride and groom! I agree with every word you said, and think that the "etiquette" freaks out there need to calm down a bit.
And, on another note, if I'm expected to bring a present because they invited me to their wedding, why shouldn't they in turn tell me what they want?? That's MUCH better than them getting 15 silver frames with hearts and their names engraved, which they obviously can't return, as it has their names on it!
Reply:It's not a a bad idea at all. The bride and groom would still be paying their travel fees which can be just as expensive. I have considered doing it myself, but we have decided to stay close to home so we don't really need one. But, I don't see why it would be a big deal. Guests would be helping with little added perks like maybe a massage or a scuba lesson. It's the same as getting gifts off a registry in my opinion.
Reply:Spare any change?
Spare change....Spare change?
God Bless.
Now do you understand?
Reply:i don't see anything wrong with registering for gifts. i caution people about who and where they register with, but to each his own. but i do agree with what ben says about it.
i don't particularly like brides-to-be, and some grooms-to-be coming on here and b-i-tching when people don't buy off the registry, or someone giving a homemade gift, or if people don't spend enough on a gift to make up for their dinner, or in one case, a bride coming on yahoo asking how to make sure her guests who wouldn't give cash gifts would pay a minimum $150.oo for a gift.
so as you can see not only prospective guests can be rude, or mean, or miserable, so can the happy couple! lol
as for the thumbs down, you just get some people who take great joy in trying to ruin someone else's day! i ignore the thumbs down bit and just chalk it up to a grouch!
when you come on here and ask a bunch of strangers for advice, and they can give that advice anonymously you can be sure you will receive some really mean-spirited answers.
all i can tell you is take it all with a grain of salt! good luck and have a lovely evening.
Reply:I hope it makes you feel better to know that I agree with you. You're right, I wouldn't want my honeymoon to be paid for, but an "accessory" would be a nice touch.
My own wedding planning issue is; because we have combined households we would really like gift cards. However there is no appropriate way to tell people that either.
So, to answer your question, I don't know why people get so upset. Maybe they just don't understand the whole. Know what I mean? ie: If I tell you were going skiing for our honeymoon, maybe you could get us a gift basket that includes, coco, mugs, cookies, and candles. To use after the skiing part of the day is done, know what I mean?
So, I agree with you and I don't understand it either. =)
Reply:You know what girl, I say more power to you. If you are already providing them a nice time at your wedding, YOU are the one paying for the food and services, YOU are the one paying for them to have fun with the entertainment (music, dancing, socializing, etc.) afterwards. Basically, you're hosting a party, and if you don't necessarily need 2 of everything by getting a traditional registry, then go for the honeymoon registry.
Besides, it's not like you made that concept up yourself. It's actually there for a REASON--people use them.
My fiance and I are actually going to consider doing this too for our registry since having more clutter around the house isn't necessary. Sometimes, people end up having old wedding presents they either never open and collect dust, or they end up on eBay anyway.
Good luck to you and congratulations for having guts to go with a new idea!
Reply:i personally dont see anything wrong with having such a thing because of modern couples having all they need already. ROLL WITH THE TIMES people!! modern days mordern day weddings. this etiquette people follow it totally outdated why should you conform to it when we dont conform to any other social etiquette's anymore?
good luck on your wedding and my only advice i9s do it your way and do what makes you happy because you cant please all the people all the time
Reply:Most people had rather give a gift than a gift card or cash. And a honeymoon registry falls into the "cash" category. Call it stupid, but we act like we don't want people to know how much we spent. It's an long held etiquette issue. Soooooo.....for someone to register for a honeymoon, then it's actually appears that they couple wants donations for the honeymoon. I'm not sure what else it could come across as.
If someone already has two households worth of stuff, I'm wondering if there is a possibility of a china pattern that they would like, new towels and sheets since those are always nice to have, or something either of them doesn't have. But, everyone has a different opinion and it's not worth getting upset over. If your guests want to contribute to your honeymoon register, then that's awesome. But if they're hesitant, you might want to have another option for those people.
Reply:It's different for everyone. If you feel that YOUR family and friends will not be offended by a honeymoon registry, I'd say go for it. People on Yahoo Answers are from all over the US (and the world) so they have different traditions, beliefs, etc. What is proper in some areas is not in others and what is accepted in some areas is not in other.
I feel that my family would be offended by a honeymoon registry but they love the regular registries, because they can see their gift when they visit us.
Reply:The point in a wedding registry is for the couple to register for things they NEED in terms of household items and beginning their lives together. If the couple doesn't need any household items, they shouldn't register. Obviously, the couple doesn't NEED a honeymoon, therefore registering for their guests to contribute to one looks more like they're being cheap and asking for handouts. It's basically the same as a couple asking for cash. Just plain tacky. Honestly, I wouldn't attend a wedding where the couple asked me to help pay for a vacation that I'm not even going on.
Reply:I personally don't see the difference between registering at a store for gifts and registering at a travel agent for a honeymoon.
I am engaged and have lived with partner for 5 years, we already have everything we need - We have decided to put on a small intimate destination wedding, as our guests will be travelling to our wedding and covering the cost of their accom - we are saying 'no gifts'...
Any invitee that had a problem with your honeymoon wishing well is not worth the invite you sent them...
Cheer up - it's your wedding!!!
Reply:My step daughter set up a honeymoon registry along with a couple of other places. They lived together many years and didn't need anything for the house, so it seemed to me to be a great idea.
She is an attorney, and I imagine she got quite a variety of items for the trip. The bride %26amp; groom do not actually get the cash, they get tickets to various things in their route to do. I believe, in the end, they exchange those vouchers for cash.
This is not the same world as it was 20 or even 10 years ago -- people live together and buy many things together. I suppose you got the negative feedback because people still want traditions.
My husband and I just gave them cash -- that way no matter what they wanted they were set.
good luck -- and I do not see anything wrong with a honeymoon registry, just don't know how well it works.
Reply:I don't see anything wrong with it as the people coming to your wedding know you and know what you are like and what you have. I am doing the same sort of thing for our wedding and have found this web site which has a lot of little poems you can put with your invitation to ask your guests for this sort of thing.
http://www.salandras.com/Wishing%20Well%...
I offered to host a baby shower! I feel like I am drowning!?
My friend is having her second baby, a girl this time. I thought it might be nice to have a little get together with some of the other women from our church, and asked her if she was having a shower. She said she had thought about having brunch at the Golden Corral and said she would love it if I hosted it. I said that the Golden Corral was a bit expenisive..... (I definitly cannot afford 8 bucks a person)
I offered to have a get together at my home, but she wants it at her house so the baby can sleep if she is tired.
Now she has a guest list of 40 people from church so that nobody feels left out. Just the postage will be 20 dollars! And, who knows how many would come.
There is still the food for the brunch! I was thinking that just quiche and melon would be fine. I called her other friend (who is much older- her children are almost my age) because she wanted to help. She suggested that PLUS crepes, fruit, whip cream, cinnamon rolls, bacon, sausage, fresh flowers, and balloo
I offered to host a baby shower! I feel like I am drowning!?
the person who throws the shower gets to decide what is done as far as food and such. generally a guest list size is decided on before the planning is started. if it is for people at church why not hand out the invitations at church? that will save you some money. as far as what to have to eat, i would say finger sandwiches, chips and dip, cake and punch. crepes? cinnamon rolls? sausage? bacon? that sounds like too much.
Reply:Why don't you make it a pot luck brunch, put it on the invitation. I don't think that is inappropriate for church. Can you hand deliver invitations at church a few weeks ahead? Think of it as a personal touch :)
Reply:This other friend that wants to help, I would ask her if she can bring Crepes ,fruit and the whipped cream. The flowers are too much. Your quiche with bacon and sausage would be good. It sounds like enough to me.
Reply:You offered to throw the shower. If you are paying you can serve what you want, where you want. The party is for your friend, yes, but it is rude for her to dictate what she wants. She should be grateful she is getting a party and let you throw it how you see fit. It is your money.
If this other woman wants to help then she can pay for the extra stuff above what you were offering. The party is about the new baby, not about food and flowers and balloons.
Why not hand out the invites at the church? Just bring them on Sunday. You don't even need to buy expensive ones... just print them on normal computer paper at home.
Reply:you can ask some other people to pitch in like the expectant lady's mom or mom in law. you can and deliver the invitations, buy the fresh flowers and produce at a farmers market it will be better and cheaper. good luck and I think the shower counts as your gift to her.
Reply:1. Have the invitation put in the church bulliten.
2. When it comes to decorations, go to www.freecycle.com to see if there's a Free Cycle (where people give suff away that they don't want) in your area....my area has a Yahoo group! You can specifically post on there what you're looking for. Also, try the Everything's $1 store for decorations.
3. Cook up a pot of chili, or something that's economical....don't listen to her other friend. Tell her if she wants to bring those things that she can, but that you can't. You don't have to explain why, just say that you can't.
Don't do any more than you think you need to. I think that she's taking advantage of your good nature.
Good luck!
I offered to have a get together at my home, but she wants it at her house so the baby can sleep if she is tired.
Now she has a guest list of 40 people from church so that nobody feels left out. Just the postage will be 20 dollars! And, who knows how many would come.
There is still the food for the brunch! I was thinking that just quiche and melon would be fine. I called her other friend (who is much older- her children are almost my age) because she wanted to help. She suggested that PLUS crepes, fruit, whip cream, cinnamon rolls, bacon, sausage, fresh flowers, and balloo
I offered to host a baby shower! I feel like I am drowning!?
the person who throws the shower gets to decide what is done as far as food and such. generally a guest list size is decided on before the planning is started. if it is for people at church why not hand out the invitations at church? that will save you some money. as far as what to have to eat, i would say finger sandwiches, chips and dip, cake and punch. crepes? cinnamon rolls? sausage? bacon? that sounds like too much.
Reply:Why don't you make it a pot luck brunch, put it on the invitation. I don't think that is inappropriate for church. Can you hand deliver invitations at church a few weeks ahead? Think of it as a personal touch :)
Reply:This other friend that wants to help, I would ask her if she can bring Crepes ,fruit and the whipped cream. The flowers are too much. Your quiche with bacon and sausage would be good. It sounds like enough to me.
Reply:You offered to throw the shower. If you are paying you can serve what you want, where you want. The party is for your friend, yes, but it is rude for her to dictate what she wants. She should be grateful she is getting a party and let you throw it how you see fit. It is your money.
If this other woman wants to help then she can pay for the extra stuff above what you were offering. The party is about the new baby, not about food and flowers and balloons.
Why not hand out the invites at the church? Just bring them on Sunday. You don't even need to buy expensive ones... just print them on normal computer paper at home.
Reply:you can ask some other people to pitch in like the expectant lady's mom or mom in law. you can and deliver the invitations, buy the fresh flowers and produce at a farmers market it will be better and cheaper. good luck and I think the shower counts as your gift to her.
Reply:1. Have the invitation put in the church bulliten.
2. When it comes to decorations, go to www.freecycle.com to see if there's a Free Cycle (where people give suff away that they don't want) in your area....my area has a Yahoo group! You can specifically post on there what you're looking for. Also, try the Everything's $1 store for decorations.
3. Cook up a pot of chili, or something that's economical....don't listen to her other friend. Tell her if she wants to bring those things that she can, but that you can't. You don't have to explain why, just say that you can't.
Don't do any more than you think you need to. I think that she's taking advantage of your good nature.
Good luck!
Sooo I'm not sure what is and what isn't appropriate for decorating my office?
I have my own office (completely alone) and everyone else in the business I work for has their own office too. I want to decorate mine since I'm here everyday (and have been for a year) but I dont know what is and isn't appropriate. Let me also point out that no one except once in a while my boss comes into my office. No customers or anything like that. I loooove candles (wouldn't light them of course) and fresh flowers. Also I'd like to get some of those sticky hanging things and hang up pics of my family (husband and pets). Is any of this not ok? I don't want it to look like im not there to work but i want it to be something i like coming to (or just don't mind) and like looking at.
Sooo I'm not sure what is and what isn't appropriate for decorating my office?
I would go with something inspirational/ visually appealing on the walls, but not large family pictures. Career achievements, diplomas, etc. are more appropriate to major walls. Even the sticky hooks can leave marks on painted walls and won't earn you any thanks from the "corporate" folks.
If you are talking about fabric cubicle style walls, there should be no problem in using the velcro stickies to hang some family/personal pics near your desk or computer. Or framed photo groupings on the desktop or shelves.
Fresh flowers are great! Might want to consider a smaller bowl/vase with just a few on your desk. Bear in mind that many people these days have allergies and in a forced air buidling, where we are all breathing each others' recycled air, flowers that shed pollen and are fragrant may be a serious irritant to others.
In some companies there are serious issues with live plants and flowers attracting bugs, so check and see if there is a company policy or not. Candles that are unlit are fine, as are other decorative items, but keep the personal stuff in balance with your workspace. Afterall, you're there to do a specific function.
Unless you are planning on keeping that office for life, don't make it too cosy. Keep it professional, uncluttered and organized. Keep it reflecting your career persona, so even the occasional visit from the boss still leaves him/her a professional image. Unless you are already the CEO, there's always room for growth and you won't want to hire a moving company to relocate your office contents when you get that next promotion.
Best of luck on success in your career and for keeping that work/life balance!
Reply:in my office i always had a nicely framed inspirational picture/quote. you can get some nice ones from successories. you could put a picture on your desk of family and pets, fresh flowers are nice also. just don't go overboard and make it like a dorm room with pictures everywhere. tasetful is best.
employers usually like to see that you decorate your office. it means you plan to stick around.
Reply:be creative but classy dont hang to much colorful items up dress your desk with like flowers family potraits keep it simple!
Reply:I've seen offices totally done up. Look at you boss' office and go from there
Reply:There is nothing wrong with decorating your office but don't go overboard.
Reply:Best rule of thumb is to conform to the level of personalization you observe in your boss's office.
Reply:I work for a major bank. In every office I have been in (from junior manager to upper management), I have never seen family pictures hanging on the walls. Family/pet pics were always sitting on the desk or on the open shelves. There were almost always professional things on the walls such as academic certificates (good to show off at promotion time), achievement awards, professional group photos of one's entire work team/group, historical cityscape photos of the city the business is located in or of the business itself, etc. (I was told that what is on the walls suggests the business's way of thinking. Example: If you put something feminist/chauvinistic on the wall, it suggest your employer thinks this way too). I have seen many potted plants in the offices with windows as well as one vase (not more) of fresh flowers. The odd upper management office had a landscape painting. I hope this helps. I wish you all the best!:)
Reply:Photos of your family and pets are appropriate as long as they don't cover the wall like wall paper. A candle or two is OK as long as they are not lit and there is no policy against having them. Fresh flowers are appropriate, but again, it shouldn't feel like the back room of a floral shop. A plant or two is generally OK. Make it comfortable and make it your own. Just don't make it so the occasional visitor feels like they are invading a private space.
You should decorate your office as it sends a message that you are planning to stay, and that your job and office are important to you.
Reply:Well, certainly no nude art or pictures. No slogans that might offend anyone. You can decorate with pictures of your family on your desk. I've seen people bring plants from home and even a fish in a bowl. Knick nacks, I love maps so I have my cube, not office decorated with maps and my kid's art work. I also collect mcdonald, burger king, Wendy's toys so I have a book case displaying these and people when they visit are fascinated by it. I also have a heater when I get cold and a fan when I get hot.
choosing loops
Sooo I'm not sure what is and what isn't appropriate for decorating my office?
I would go with something inspirational/ visually appealing on the walls, but not large family pictures. Career achievements, diplomas, etc. are more appropriate to major walls. Even the sticky hooks can leave marks on painted walls and won't earn you any thanks from the "corporate" folks.
If you are talking about fabric cubicle style walls, there should be no problem in using the velcro stickies to hang some family/personal pics near your desk or computer. Or framed photo groupings on the desktop or shelves.
Fresh flowers are great! Might want to consider a smaller bowl/vase with just a few on your desk. Bear in mind that many people these days have allergies and in a forced air buidling, where we are all breathing each others' recycled air, flowers that shed pollen and are fragrant may be a serious irritant to others.
In some companies there are serious issues with live plants and flowers attracting bugs, so check and see if there is a company policy or not. Candles that are unlit are fine, as are other decorative items, but keep the personal stuff in balance with your workspace. Afterall, you're there to do a specific function.
Unless you are planning on keeping that office for life, don't make it too cosy. Keep it professional, uncluttered and organized. Keep it reflecting your career persona, so even the occasional visit from the boss still leaves him/her a professional image. Unless you are already the CEO, there's always room for growth and you won't want to hire a moving company to relocate your office contents when you get that next promotion.
Best of luck on success in your career and for keeping that work/life balance!
Reply:in my office i always had a nicely framed inspirational picture/quote. you can get some nice ones from successories. you could put a picture on your desk of family and pets, fresh flowers are nice also. just don't go overboard and make it like a dorm room with pictures everywhere. tasetful is best.
employers usually like to see that you decorate your office. it means you plan to stick around.
Reply:be creative but classy dont hang to much colorful items up dress your desk with like flowers family potraits keep it simple!
Reply:I've seen offices totally done up. Look at you boss' office and go from there
Reply:There is nothing wrong with decorating your office but don't go overboard.
Reply:Best rule of thumb is to conform to the level of personalization you observe in your boss's office.
Reply:I work for a major bank. In every office I have been in (from junior manager to upper management), I have never seen family pictures hanging on the walls. Family/pet pics were always sitting on the desk or on the open shelves. There were almost always professional things on the walls such as academic certificates (good to show off at promotion time), achievement awards, professional group photos of one's entire work team/group, historical cityscape photos of the city the business is located in or of the business itself, etc. (I was told that what is on the walls suggests the business's way of thinking. Example: If you put something feminist/chauvinistic on the wall, it suggest your employer thinks this way too). I have seen many potted plants in the offices with windows as well as one vase (not more) of fresh flowers. The odd upper management office had a landscape painting. I hope this helps. I wish you all the best!:)
Reply:Photos of your family and pets are appropriate as long as they don't cover the wall like wall paper. A candle or two is OK as long as they are not lit and there is no policy against having them. Fresh flowers are appropriate, but again, it shouldn't feel like the back room of a floral shop. A plant or two is generally OK. Make it comfortable and make it your own. Just don't make it so the occasional visitor feels like they are invading a private space.
You should decorate your office as it sends a message that you are planning to stay, and that your job and office are important to you.
Reply:Well, certainly no nude art or pictures. No slogans that might offend anyone. You can decorate with pictures of your family on your desk. I've seen people bring plants from home and even a fish in a bowl. Knick nacks, I love maps so I have my cube, not office decorated with maps and my kid's art work. I also collect mcdonald, burger king, Wendy's toys so I have a book case displaying these and people when they visit are fascinated by it. I also have a heater when I get cold and a fan when I get hot.
choosing loops
Can you help with this wording?
At the reception, we plan on giving away our centerpieces. The idea was to place a card under each seat at the table, one of them will be the "winner" and the guest at that seat can take home the centerpiece. (Just a vase of fresh flowers)
We wanted to put a little card at each place setting letting guests know to look under their seat ~ how can we word it?
Also, how do we word the "winner" cards and the "loser" cards that go under the chairs?
All ideas/suggestions appreciated, thanks:)
Can you help with this wording?
Well, now that you have that figured out... i would suggest not putting a loser card... and i wouldn't say winner, either... why not just make a star and tape the star under the seat... then if they have a star, they win... if they don't have one, then they don't win... it will be less work to only put winners rather than something under every chair.
Reply:It can get awkward for people to be getting up, bending over and checking under chairs at a formal event, especially if the tables are close together. I'm in charge of a fancy event at work every year. We give away the centerpieces by announcing that it goes to the person at each table whose birthday is closest to today's date. Or, you could do earliest birthday in the year, or latest in the year, or alphabetical by first name, or anything else that the group can easily figure out rather than having a whole room full of people getting up at once and tipping chairs over. That way, you don't have to deal with "losers", either.
Reply:I think you should just place 1 card at a table do not place a card under each sit just 1 seat ,Then as time goes on have the person who MCing your wedding announce that "The bride and Groom would like to thank every one for coming etc and a each table under 1 chair there will be a card if your seat has the card you take home the centerpiece..
Reply:Yes have the DJ announce it. Make it simple, the person with the birthday nearest to your wedding date will be the winner. Don't put loser under anyone's seat or winner either. Tacky.
Reply:Place "winner" cards but not "loser" cards! I would have the DJ announce at a certain time for everyone to check under their seat and explain what is happening rather than have something written.
Reply:Why not just put one winner card under the chair and have someone announce to everyone to look?
almay
We wanted to put a little card at each place setting letting guests know to look under their seat ~ how can we word it?
Also, how do we word the "winner" cards and the "loser" cards that go under the chairs?
All ideas/suggestions appreciated, thanks:)
Can you help with this wording?
Well, now that you have that figured out... i would suggest not putting a loser card... and i wouldn't say winner, either... why not just make a star and tape the star under the seat... then if they have a star, they win... if they don't have one, then they don't win... it will be less work to only put winners rather than something under every chair.
Reply:It can get awkward for people to be getting up, bending over and checking under chairs at a formal event, especially if the tables are close together. I'm in charge of a fancy event at work every year. We give away the centerpieces by announcing that it goes to the person at each table whose birthday is closest to today's date. Or, you could do earliest birthday in the year, or latest in the year, or alphabetical by first name, or anything else that the group can easily figure out rather than having a whole room full of people getting up at once and tipping chairs over. That way, you don't have to deal with "losers", either.
Reply:I think you should just place 1 card at a table do not place a card under each sit just 1 seat ,Then as time goes on have the person who MCing your wedding announce that "The bride and Groom would like to thank every one for coming etc and a each table under 1 chair there will be a card if your seat has the card you take home the centerpiece..
Reply:Yes have the DJ announce it. Make it simple, the person with the birthday nearest to your wedding date will be the winner. Don't put loser under anyone's seat or winner either. Tacky.
Reply:Place "winner" cards but not "loser" cards! I would have the DJ announce at a certain time for everyone to check under their seat and explain what is happening rather than have something written.
Reply:Why not just put one winner card under the chair and have someone announce to everyone to look?
Jim Morrison's Grave to honour or dishonour?
Hi all, Just come back from Paris visiting Edith Piaff's grave site in Pere Le Chaise cemitery, covered in fresh flowers every day by friends relatives and fans, I thought I would have a look at Jim Morrison's Grave.
What a contrast, there is a police guard on it to stop people smoking dope and spraying graffiti on his and surrounding graves and dropping reefer stubs all around.
He told me in better English than my French that this has been a constant battle for years and still people sneak in at night and desecrate this grave.
So I ask is it cool to act this way at anothers resting place, pop/rock star or not?
Piaffs grave is admired and respected and kept that way, but what would Jim Morrison's relatives think if they knew of this vandalism
Jim Morrison's Grave to honour or dishonour?
I have mixed feeling about his grave. I really like that it is in Pere Lachaise with all of the other artists. Sorry to sound like a tight *** (why does Yahoo censor minor words?) but I hate the crap that the people do to his grave. Jim wanted to be in Pere Lachiase for a reason, and the reason was not to bring hell to the whole cometary. Really, I doubt why some of those people are fans. I am a HUGE Doors fan and if I went,I mean when I do go :) I would never do that. I would want to act as respectful people do, remembering the person's achievements and your liking for them. These people are just being rude and inconsiderate, they don't see or care how their actions make others look. Them acting this way shows Jim in a negative way, it's like he died and is still causing all this trouble which he is not, and defiantly would not want. The family does know of this vandalism. The cemetery keeps wanting to give Jim the boot, actually I won't be surprised when it finally happens. Jim's family pays money for the cemetery to keep his grave clean and get rid of the graffiti, but a few days later it just comes back again. I heard, and it may just be a rumor, that another bust of Jim is going to be made like seen in the pictures from earlier (someone stole it) Really, Jim deserves better than this, and the people doing things at his grave have the wrong motivations.
Reply:Given Jim's lack of respect for all things establishment, believe it or not, I think he likes having his grave desecrated. Strange answer I know, but from what I've read about him, he would have done it himself too.
Reply:Sick people about and they should enjoy the talent of these artists and leave the dead to themselves.
Reply:cmon man it jim morrison rock legend
What a contrast, there is a police guard on it to stop people smoking dope and spraying graffiti on his and surrounding graves and dropping reefer stubs all around.
He told me in better English than my French that this has been a constant battle for years and still people sneak in at night and desecrate this grave.
So I ask is it cool to act this way at anothers resting place, pop/rock star or not?
Piaffs grave is admired and respected and kept that way, but what would Jim Morrison's relatives think if they knew of this vandalism
Jim Morrison's Grave to honour or dishonour?
I have mixed feeling about his grave. I really like that it is in Pere Lachaise with all of the other artists. Sorry to sound like a tight *** (why does Yahoo censor minor words?) but I hate the crap that the people do to his grave. Jim wanted to be in Pere Lachiase for a reason, and the reason was not to bring hell to the whole cometary. Really, I doubt why some of those people are fans. I am a HUGE Doors fan and if I went,I mean when I do go :) I would never do that. I would want to act as respectful people do, remembering the person's achievements and your liking for them. These people are just being rude and inconsiderate, they don't see or care how their actions make others look. Them acting this way shows Jim in a negative way, it's like he died and is still causing all this trouble which he is not, and defiantly would not want. The family does know of this vandalism. The cemetery keeps wanting to give Jim the boot, actually I won't be surprised when it finally happens. Jim's family pays money for the cemetery to keep his grave clean and get rid of the graffiti, but a few days later it just comes back again. I heard, and it may just be a rumor, that another bust of Jim is going to be made like seen in the pictures from earlier (someone stole it) Really, Jim deserves better than this, and the people doing things at his grave have the wrong motivations.
Reply:Given Jim's lack of respect for all things establishment, believe it or not, I think he likes having his grave desecrated. Strange answer I know, but from what I've read about him, he would have done it himself too.
Reply:Sick people about and they should enjoy the talent of these artists and leave the dead to themselves.
Reply:cmon man it jim morrison rock legend
Has somebody felt a suddenly parfume (as a roses, That kind of a 50's lady) in a total unusual place and time
I was near falling asleep in my favorite TV chair, when I'm suddenly felt a soft floral smell (parfume), which resembled an 50's old lady "Eau de Toilette", but nobody who I know or is relative to me. It vanished in less than one minute. I don't have fresh flowers neither a person who lives there (It's winter time). Have you had this experience? Do you know somebody who has felt the same?. Do you know what that is mean??
Has somebody felt a suddenly parfume (as a roses, That kind of a 50's lady) in a total unusual place and time
It could be something paranormal, telepathic.
Someone may have send you a message
by way of her Eau de Toilette.
She may be still living or dead.
Do you know someone who wears or wore
something like rose water?
Has somebody felt a suddenly parfume (as a roses, That kind of a 50's lady) in a total unusual place and time
It could be something paranormal, telepathic.
Someone may have send you a message
by way of her Eau de Toilette.
She may be still living or dead.
Do you know someone who wears or wore
something like rose water?
Guys, Has this ever happened to you?
Have you ever gone big on Valentines day or some other special day (Like A Birthday) for a Girlfriend and have it backfire on you.
I have done it 3x in my life times with girlfreinds and had it backfire. I am about to do it again with another one and am a little scared.
1st time for Valentines day
Two antigue dolls in a display case set with fresh flowers and 3 dozen roses and 2 balloons
Result the girlfriend got pissed at me for spending so much on her and it resulted in our break-up
2. One dozen roses with a large Teddy bear and two Balloons for a birthday.
result that night she ended up throwing herself all over another man resulting in our break up
3. One dozen roses for a valentines day.(Not Really big I know)
result got cussed out for spending to much money. Broke up resulted days later.
This valentines day speading rose petals all over my g/f bed with one dozen red roses in a vase and a card with a dainty necklace sitting on her night stand .
Guys, Has this ever happened to you?
Man.... you try too hard....
Reply:you try waaay too hard, no wonder ur scaring all the girls away lol!
Reply:yes, big plans, THE BIG QUESTION was going to be asked, plans were made. Blew up in my face so hard my hair straightened out!
Reply:Do you have #3's number? I'm just getting over a girl who is a gold-bricker. Thanks.
How about some chocolate? That's a known aphrodisiac and it may be why the other girls got so weird.
Reply:you must like hanging out at train wrecks and stuff
Reply:quit wasting your money, all your going too do is find some gold digging (*%26amp;#$ that only wants you for your money... How about listening too your girlfriend find out her likes/dislikes, and do something accordingly... If she likes opera, take her too a nice production with dinner before/afterwards... If she likes music, take her too a local show... Women like seeing the man actually paying attention and knowing a little of what they like so he can surprise them with things pertaining too them. Good luck.....
Reply:Wow you do go overboard. The reason why it backfires it's because you're too caught up with impressing her to even pay attention to what she really thinks of you. I think for this Valentine's day, find something inexpensive (%26lt;40 bucks) that will knock her socks off. The petals, the roses, the necklace, that's all movie script. Go original. That's how I like to approach things.
Reply:Thats really sweet....any girl that would get pissed at you for being that sweet is just stupid!!!! Go for it sweetie....don't give up the hopeless romantic thing....Stay sweet....good luck sweetie!!!
Reply:Boy! I thought that I had it bad. The one thing that I would advise you to do is to probably take your girlfriend out to dinner and then out dancing. Sometimes the gals like to experience your show of affection rather than to get flowers and the like. Personally, I thought all gals loved to get gifts, just like the ones you gave--I guess we are both wrong.
Is there something that you haven't told us? For three separate women to react the same way -- for getting nice gifts, something else must be at play! I hope this helped
Reply:my guy is a romantic and spoils me with sweet gifts and flowers! i LOVE it and all the sweet efforts he makes...
i think its wonderful that a guy is so thoughful and expressive - dont be discouraged as you will find a girl who appreciates such kind and loving sentiments!
Reply:ALL OF THEM ARE SWEET DNT KNW WHY ANY OF YA GFS BROKE UP WIV YA WISH MA BF DUN THT 4 ME!!!!!!!!!
Reply:they sound like ungrateful, unappreciative, bitches. you're better off without them. i'm sure you'll find a girl who will appreciate your romantic side. they are out there.
dvr
I have done it 3x in my life times with girlfreinds and had it backfire. I am about to do it again with another one and am a little scared.
1st time for Valentines day
Two antigue dolls in a display case set with fresh flowers and 3 dozen roses and 2 balloons
Result the girlfriend got pissed at me for spending so much on her and it resulted in our break-up
2. One dozen roses with a large Teddy bear and two Balloons for a birthday.
result that night she ended up throwing herself all over another man resulting in our break up
3. One dozen roses for a valentines day.(Not Really big I know)
result got cussed out for spending to much money. Broke up resulted days later.
This valentines day speading rose petals all over my g/f bed with one dozen red roses in a vase and a card with a dainty necklace sitting on her night stand .
Guys, Has this ever happened to you?
Man.... you try too hard....
Reply:you try waaay too hard, no wonder ur scaring all the girls away lol!
Reply:yes, big plans, THE BIG QUESTION was going to be asked, plans were made. Blew up in my face so hard my hair straightened out!
Reply:Do you have #3's number? I'm just getting over a girl who is a gold-bricker. Thanks.
How about some chocolate? That's a known aphrodisiac and it may be why the other girls got so weird.
Reply:you must like hanging out at train wrecks and stuff
Reply:quit wasting your money, all your going too do is find some gold digging (*%26amp;#$ that only wants you for your money... How about listening too your girlfriend find out her likes/dislikes, and do something accordingly... If she likes opera, take her too a nice production with dinner before/afterwards... If she likes music, take her too a local show... Women like seeing the man actually paying attention and knowing a little of what they like so he can surprise them with things pertaining too them. Good luck.....
Reply:Wow you do go overboard. The reason why it backfires it's because you're too caught up with impressing her to even pay attention to what she really thinks of you. I think for this Valentine's day, find something inexpensive (%26lt;40 bucks) that will knock her socks off. The petals, the roses, the necklace, that's all movie script. Go original. That's how I like to approach things.
Reply:Thats really sweet....any girl that would get pissed at you for being that sweet is just stupid!!!! Go for it sweetie....don't give up the hopeless romantic thing....Stay sweet....good luck sweetie!!!
Reply:Boy! I thought that I had it bad. The one thing that I would advise you to do is to probably take your girlfriend out to dinner and then out dancing. Sometimes the gals like to experience your show of affection rather than to get flowers and the like. Personally, I thought all gals loved to get gifts, just like the ones you gave--I guess we are both wrong.
Is there something that you haven't told us? For three separate women to react the same way -- for getting nice gifts, something else must be at play! I hope this helped
Reply:my guy is a romantic and spoils me with sweet gifts and flowers! i LOVE it and all the sweet efforts he makes...
i think its wonderful that a guy is so thoughful and expressive - dont be discouraged as you will find a girl who appreciates such kind and loving sentiments!
Reply:ALL OF THEM ARE SWEET DNT KNW WHY ANY OF YA GFS BROKE UP WIV YA WISH MA BF DUN THT 4 ME!!!!!!!!!
Reply:they sound like ungrateful, unappreciative, bitches. you're better off without them. i'm sure you'll find a girl who will appreciate your romantic side. they are out there.
dvr
Opinions on this please, i wrote it about a friend who had a difficult decision to make?
The room started to spin
it just couldnt be true
he was her little boy
his room painted blue
she had known he was a boy
though he wasnt yet here
and down her cheek
rolled a single tear
"Downs Syndrome", they said
now make your choice,
keep or get rid
echoed the doctors voice
a thousand thoughts
rushed through head
as she sat there crying
on the hospital bed.
She named the boy Liam
after giving birth
to his lifeless body
and, although it hurt
she knew that for her
it was the right thing to do
and that some time soon
she would be a mother
and she would tell her kids
about their elder brother
and although she feels regret everyday
at the time there was no other way
she thinks about Liam all the time
and puts fresh flowers on his grave
to some people what she did was wrong
and to others she was brave
(I think she was brave,)
Opinions on this please, i wrote it about a friend who had a difficult decision to make?
NO comment. It was horrible to read. You did so well and I feel all sad. I will have to try again later.
As a poem it was wonderful. Bloody hell lady. I'll look at it later
The room started to spin - weak line next one is a stronger.
it just couldn't be true
he was her little boy
his room painted blue
she had known he was a boy
though he wasnt yet here
and down her cheek
rolled a single tear
"Downs Syndrome", they said
now make your choice,
keep or get rid
echoed the doctors voice
a thousand thoughts - this line and the next unnecessary with such a powerful poem let go the rhyme
rushed through HER? head
as she sat there crying
on the hospital bed.
She named the boy Liam
after giving birth
to his lifeless body
and, although it hurt
she knew that for her
it was the right thing to do
and that some time soon
she would be a mother
and she would tell her kids
about their elder brother
and although she feels regret everyday
at the time there was no other way
she thinks about Liam all the time
and puts fresh flowers on his grave
to some people what she did was wrong
and to others she was brave
(I think she was brave,).
Look, there are a couple of suggestions. A wonderful moving poem.
Reply:It's great.
Reply:an extremeley brave lady i feel for her as i realize the tremendous coourage she must have bless her. Have a nice day
Reply:All people have their own reasons for the decisions that they make, but I have my own story to tell.
On June 16, 2000, a little boy was born to a family with three daughters of their own. The mom and dad had already been given heart stopping news. Their baby that was expected had hyperplasticleftheart(this is not a made-up condition). The left side of his heart had stopped growing and only the right side worked. He would die. There was however a shining stip of hope when a neighbor down the street told the mom about a hospital called Children's Hospital of Philidelphia with specialist doctor that could give the unborn baby a heart operation to save his life. The mom went there leaving the three little girls with their grandmother. Recently before they left, the grandfather had died of pancreatic cancer. A slow and painful death for family members as well, there is no cure. The dad stayed in the Ronald McDonald house after the baby boy was born. He was named Hunter and five days later, whe he no longer could survive, he was taken by Dr. Spray and operated on. The family held their breath. And the boy survived. Throughout his lifetime Hunter had struggles that noone can imagine. He could not go to school because his imune system was EXTREMELY weak and he could die from a simple illness. He had trouble making friends becasue he was rather thin and short for his age because his heart was working too hard to keep him alive than to work on growing. He was given two medicines two times a day.
His lifeline.
Then, he had to have two other operations. One time the three little girls were sent to various people. A neighbor or two, a babysitter during the day, the grandmother at night, and Hunter's godparent's house as well. They were worried sick on the third operation when tehy were taken to the Ronald McDonald house since it was taking unusually long (3 months and 7 days to be precise). The little boy survived.
Hunter is now seven and acts like anyother boy. He cannot participate in any sports besides golf and swimming because of the danger of a ball hitting him in the chest and killing him. He draws, reads, and writes the most creative and fantastic stories. He is homeschooled for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and through the rest of his life. One day he will need a heart transplant and his family awaits that faitful day. The mom had another baby boy and Hunter teaches little Jacob(now 2) everything he knows. Hunter is a puzzle mister and an amazingly UNspoiled boy. He is grateful for little things in his life and the mom never regret her decision.
A guardian angels was by his hospital bed when he was gasping for breath, and God watches over his daily. Hunter is a miracle child and he lives a very HAPPY life. He is not miserable and hated by people!
Please, belive me that your friend had her own resons for making the decision she made and that was a beautiful poem : - (, though it made me cry. But also know that if you plan to show it to too many people, they will get angry.
The mom after all doesn't know if Hunter is going to do amazing things in his life, and wheter he does or doesn't he is another life in this world.
There was no excuse for your friend to do what she did. : - I . I shan't even TELL you how many people I know would take that child into adoption in a heartbeat. Her decision was as bad as abortion and their is NO excuse by heavens for that. That child, Liam, was a life and a baby and never had the chance to try.
If you and your friend disagree, think about that story, and think of what God would have thought she should have done.
Reply:that's beautiful...I feel really sad now.
Reply:I think she was very brave, it's such a wonderful poem it's from the heart. Sad but beautiful.
Reply:That is an amazing piece of poetry. very honest, straight forward, and conveys a great message. I would give it to her, she would really appreciate it. Great job!
keep up the good work
hope this helps :]
Reply:It is very sad and I also think she was brave.
it just couldnt be true
he was her little boy
his room painted blue
she had known he was a boy
though he wasnt yet here
and down her cheek
rolled a single tear
"Downs Syndrome", they said
now make your choice,
keep or get rid
echoed the doctors voice
a thousand thoughts
rushed through head
as she sat there crying
on the hospital bed.
She named the boy Liam
after giving birth
to his lifeless body
and, although it hurt
she knew that for her
it was the right thing to do
and that some time soon
she would be a mother
and she would tell her kids
about their elder brother
and although she feels regret everyday
at the time there was no other way
she thinks about Liam all the time
and puts fresh flowers on his grave
to some people what she did was wrong
and to others she was brave
(I think she was brave,)
Opinions on this please, i wrote it about a friend who had a difficult decision to make?
NO comment. It was horrible to read. You did so well and I feel all sad. I will have to try again later.
As a poem it was wonderful. Bloody hell lady. I'll look at it later
The room started to spin - weak line next one is a stronger.
it just couldn't be true
he was her little boy
his room painted blue
she had known he was a boy
though he wasnt yet here
and down her cheek
rolled a single tear
"Downs Syndrome", they said
now make your choice,
keep or get rid
echoed the doctors voice
a thousand thoughts - this line and the next unnecessary with such a powerful poem let go the rhyme
rushed through HER? head
as she sat there crying
on the hospital bed.
She named the boy Liam
after giving birth
to his lifeless body
and, although it hurt
she knew that for her
it was the right thing to do
and that some time soon
she would be a mother
and she would tell her kids
about their elder brother
and although she feels regret everyday
at the time there was no other way
she thinks about Liam all the time
and puts fresh flowers on his grave
to some people what she did was wrong
and to others she was brave
(I think she was brave,).
Look, there are a couple of suggestions. A wonderful moving poem.
Reply:It's great.
Reply:an extremeley brave lady i feel for her as i realize the tremendous coourage she must have bless her. Have a nice day
Reply:All people have their own reasons for the decisions that they make, but I have my own story to tell.
On June 16, 2000, a little boy was born to a family with three daughters of their own. The mom and dad had already been given heart stopping news. Their baby that was expected had hyperplasticleftheart(this is not a made-up condition). The left side of his heart had stopped growing and only the right side worked. He would die. There was however a shining stip of hope when a neighbor down the street told the mom about a hospital called Children's Hospital of Philidelphia with specialist doctor that could give the unborn baby a heart operation to save his life. The mom went there leaving the three little girls with their grandmother. Recently before they left, the grandfather had died of pancreatic cancer. A slow and painful death for family members as well, there is no cure. The dad stayed in the Ronald McDonald house after the baby boy was born. He was named Hunter and five days later, whe he no longer could survive, he was taken by Dr. Spray and operated on. The family held their breath. And the boy survived. Throughout his lifetime Hunter had struggles that noone can imagine. He could not go to school because his imune system was EXTREMELY weak and he could die from a simple illness. He had trouble making friends becasue he was rather thin and short for his age because his heart was working too hard to keep him alive than to work on growing. He was given two medicines two times a day.
His lifeline.
Then, he had to have two other operations. One time the three little girls were sent to various people. A neighbor or two, a babysitter during the day, the grandmother at night, and Hunter's godparent's house as well. They were worried sick on the third operation when tehy were taken to the Ronald McDonald house since it was taking unusually long (3 months and 7 days to be precise). The little boy survived.
Hunter is now seven and acts like anyother boy. He cannot participate in any sports besides golf and swimming because of the danger of a ball hitting him in the chest and killing him. He draws, reads, and writes the most creative and fantastic stories. He is homeschooled for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and through the rest of his life. One day he will need a heart transplant and his family awaits that faitful day. The mom had another baby boy and Hunter teaches little Jacob(now 2) everything he knows. Hunter is a puzzle mister and an amazingly UNspoiled boy. He is grateful for little things in his life and the mom never regret her decision.
A guardian angels was by his hospital bed when he was gasping for breath, and God watches over his daily. Hunter is a miracle child and he lives a very HAPPY life. He is not miserable and hated by people!
Please, belive me that your friend had her own resons for making the decision she made and that was a beautiful poem : - (, though it made me cry. But also know that if you plan to show it to too many people, they will get angry.
The mom after all doesn't know if Hunter is going to do amazing things in his life, and wheter he does or doesn't he is another life in this world.
There was no excuse for your friend to do what she did. : - I . I shan't even TELL you how many people I know would take that child into adoption in a heartbeat. Her decision was as bad as abortion and their is NO excuse by heavens for that. That child, Liam, was a life and a baby and never had the chance to try.
If you and your friend disagree, think about that story, and think of what God would have thought she should have done.
Reply:that's beautiful...I feel really sad now.
Reply:I think she was very brave, it's such a wonderful poem it's from the heart. Sad but beautiful.
Reply:That is an amazing piece of poetry. very honest, straight forward, and conveys a great message. I would give it to her, she would really appreciate it. Great job!
keep up the good work
hope this helps :]
Reply:It is very sad and I also think she was brave.
English Literature Exam?
In my recent exam one of the questions was to critically assess the following poem I managed most of it ( I think ) but was really stumped by the rhyming couplet and its meaning- any help please just for my own peace of mind- or this couplet will haunt me for ever!
The dark and pillowy cloud, the sallow trees,
Seem o'er the ruins of the year to mourn;
And, cold and hollow, the inconstant breeze
Sobs thro' the falling leaves and wither'd fern.
O'er the tall brow of yonder chalky bourn, 5
The evening shades their gather'd darkness fling,
While, by the lingering light, I scarce discern
The shrieking night-jar sail on heavy wing.
Ah! yet a little—and propitious Spring
Crown'd with fresh flowers shall wake the woodland strain; 10
But no gay change revolving seasons bring
To call forth pleasure from the soul of pain;
Bid Syren Hope resume her long-lost part,
And chase the vulture Care—that feeds upon the heart.
English Literature Exam?
To me Syren Hope is spring, the renewing yearly cycle, and the vulture being onset of winter.
Reply:Okay, I think I've got it ... but let's make sure about where we're heading ...
Lines 1-8 -- the octet describes how dead and miserable the winter scene is ...
Lines 9-12 -- the quatrain then offers a TURN, pointing out that as bleak as things appear, spring WILL soon arrive (9-10) BUT BUT BUT spring won't do anything to diminish the speaker's misery ("the gay change of the changing seasons won't call forth pleasure from the soul of pain")
SO ... here comes the couplet:
Bid Syren Hope resume her long-lost part,
and chase the vulture CARE -- that feeds upon the heart.
You're right -- it's weird.
I think he's saying this: "So we need Hope, symbolized as a Syren -- a sweet-voiced temptress who lures the innocent with her song -- to "chase the vulture Care" ...
Okay, I think it boils down to something like this ...
Maybe HOPE is ultimately a "sweet lie" -- and maybe Melancholy and Depression and Weltschmerz and Existential Angst is all true ...
the problem is that it's a flavor of "TRUTH" that will crush you, kill you, make your life miserable ...
SO we need to Syren Hope to sing her mesmerizing song, lure the Vulture of Existential Despair out of the skies and then (I'm adding this part) kill it, cook it, and eat it ... because otherwise the Vulture Despair will just keep eating the human heart ...
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EXTRA STUFF:
BTW, I don't think Existential Despair is actually "true" -- and neither does Peter Kramer, who addresses just that question of why Western culture so curiously valorizes melancholy in his recent book, "Against Depression."
He makes a strong case that we need to get over our love affair with melancholy:
http://www.amazon.com/Against-Depression...
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The dark and pillowy cloud, the sallow trees,
Seem o'er the ruins of the year to mourn;
And, cold and hollow, the inconstant breeze
Sobs thro' the falling leaves and wither'd fern.
O'er the tall brow of yonder chalky bourn, 5
The evening shades their gather'd darkness fling,
While, by the lingering light, I scarce discern
The shrieking night-jar sail on heavy wing.
Ah! yet a little—and propitious Spring
Crown'd with fresh flowers shall wake the woodland strain; 10
But no gay change revolving seasons bring
To call forth pleasure from the soul of pain;
Bid Syren Hope resume her long-lost part,
And chase the vulture Care—that feeds upon the heart.
English Literature Exam?
To me Syren Hope is spring, the renewing yearly cycle, and the vulture being onset of winter.
Reply:Okay, I think I've got it ... but let's make sure about where we're heading ...
Lines 1-8 -- the octet describes how dead and miserable the winter scene is ...
Lines 9-12 -- the quatrain then offers a TURN, pointing out that as bleak as things appear, spring WILL soon arrive (9-10) BUT BUT BUT spring won't do anything to diminish the speaker's misery ("the gay change of the changing seasons won't call forth pleasure from the soul of pain")
SO ... here comes the couplet:
Bid Syren Hope resume her long-lost part,
and chase the vulture CARE -- that feeds upon the heart.
You're right -- it's weird.
I think he's saying this: "So we need Hope, symbolized as a Syren -- a sweet-voiced temptress who lures the innocent with her song -- to "chase the vulture Care" ...
Okay, I think it boils down to something like this ...
Maybe HOPE is ultimately a "sweet lie" -- and maybe Melancholy and Depression and Weltschmerz and Existential Angst is all true ...
the problem is that it's a flavor of "TRUTH" that will crush you, kill you, make your life miserable ...
SO we need to Syren Hope to sing her mesmerizing song, lure the Vulture of Existential Despair out of the skies and then (I'm adding this part) kill it, cook it, and eat it ... because otherwise the Vulture Despair will just keep eating the human heart ...
------
EXTRA STUFF:
BTW, I don't think Existential Despair is actually "true" -- and neither does Peter Kramer, who addresses just that question of why Western culture so curiously valorizes melancholy in his recent book, "Against Depression."
He makes a strong case that we need to get over our love affair with melancholy:
http://www.amazon.com/Against-Depression...
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How many on here lave lost their Dads, and Father's Day will be kind of sad?
I went to the graveyard today and took my Daddy some fresh flowers for Father's Day. It was sad, because I still miss him, every day. He was my "rock", and my confidant. Do you miss yours too? Will Father's Day be a sad day for you? If you could talk to him one more time, what would you tell him??
How many on here lave lost their Dads, and Father's Day will be kind of sad?
i lost my dad 16 years ago, and it still feels like yesterday. i miss him INCREDIBLY. he passed away 6 months after i got married, so he was able to walk me down the aisle for that i will be forever grateful. if i could talk to him one more time? i would tell him i'm sorry for all the pain that i caused him while i was growing up and how much i love him. i was 21 and he was 46.
Reply:I think it is awesome that you and your father were so close. I envy people like you because my father, or I should say sperm donor, decided that he didn't want to raise a girl and both of my parents gave me away to other family members when I was six months old. Though I didn't have a father, I do grieve on days such as Father's Day because I feel cheated. For you to miss your dad and wish to talk to him again is normal and says a lot about the type of father you had. Be proud of that and concentrate on the good times you two shared. He is still with you everyday.
Reply:no, i haven't lost my father.
i can't even imagine what that must be like.
but i hope you can stay strong, and know that he is in a better place now, and most likely loves you very much and misses you just as much as you miss him.
try not to be sad on fathers' day. try to just celebrate what a great man your father was, and celebrate his life and the difference he made in your life. it might make you feel a little better than mourning your loss.
stay beautiful and strong,
megan %26lt;3
Reply:My father died 19 years ago when I was 25 (he was only 48). I try to go on father's day but don't always make it. I still miss my father alot. He missed so much in my life and I know there are so many mistakes I made that I would not have if he had been alive to stop me. If I could talk to him one more time I would tell him how much I miss him and ask him to please guide me and my children, especially Corey, in the right direction and help us all to find happiness.
Reply:My dad died on January 6, 2008! This will be my first father's day without him! He had a really hard time over the last 5 years, my mom and my sister died! I am glad he was around to see both of my children, because my mom died a month before my oldest was born and my sister 3 months after! It is going to be so hard for me, If I could say one last thing to him I would tell him that I love him and to please watch over my girls! Oh, and to give my mother and sister a big hug and kiss!
Reply:Well I didn't lose my biological dad but my step dad. He was more than a father a great man. I am still sad and miss him a lot, also my mother. I have learn to have my sad time and move on. I will always miss them but life goes on. This may sound hard but you have to accept it a nd move on. I was stuck for a while and I prayed and that worked for me.
Reply:My father isn't dead, but we have no relationship so father's day always makes me sad.
My father was abusive in the extreme. After my mother divorced him due to him abusing her, he later married a multi-millionaire (he met her in the psych ward)....and I'm struggling to keep the roof over our heads.
happy father's day, to all those who have someone to be thankful for.
Reply:Yes, I lost my father recently and I miss him very much.
I wish I could ask him If he knew I was there, holding his hand before he passed away.
When I got to the hospital, he was already in a coma. So, I didn't get to talk to him before he died and it still bothers me.
Fathers day will be rough.
Reply:I haven't lost my father
now i just feel bad that I don't give my father enough
I mean i will always remeber all the love he give me but i know that i don't give back not enough
and father day is just a name
everyday should be a father day
(I love my dad)
by the way it's okay to miss him
Reply:Yes, I miss my dad. He died 2-2-02, but it doesn't seem that long ago. If I could talk to him one more time, I'd tell him that I was sorry that he suffered so bad and if I could of taken it away, I would of. I'd also tell him how much I love him. I didn't have time on that day.
Reply:I lost my dad when I was 10. Everyday I think him not just fathers day. When my kids were born it was hard because I knew he would never meet them. My kids are 5 and 9 months. My 5 year old some times ask me about grandpa and that is hard. I don't even live in the state where his grave is so I can't visit him. So I guess yeah ya it will be sad but everyday is a little sad.
Reply:He's been gone almost 8 years and I still miss him a great deal. If I could talk to him I'd say I love you and I miss you. He didn't much like flowers but he loved a cold beer, so I will sneak him one and pour it on his grave. I know it's weird but he'd like it.
Reply:My father died many years ago. The first few years I felt sad, when father's day came by. But I no longer do. With time the sadness goes away.
Reply:My Dad is still here but is older - I was thinking about this very thing and how sad I will be without him - I will be sure to tell him how much I love him while I still have the chance.
Reply:My boyfriend's dad died the beginning of November.. My parents want us to come over for dinner, but beforehand I'd like to go with him to his father's grave.
Reply:Yes, I lost the only real father I knew almost two years ago and I still have dreams about talking to him and it hurts. It really hurts.
Reply:I do miss my dad very much. I would tell him what a wonderful dad he was and how much I love him.
Reply:This is very sad question and it's too personal but i will tell the truth NO!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:I think it's a wonderful thing that you went to visit your Father. My heart goes out to you...keep his memory alive. God Bless.
Reply:I lost my mom at 14 so I have a hard time on mother's day. I just tell her thank you for raising me so well.
How many on here lave lost their Dads, and Father's Day will be kind of sad?
i lost my dad 16 years ago, and it still feels like yesterday. i miss him INCREDIBLY. he passed away 6 months after i got married, so he was able to walk me down the aisle for that i will be forever grateful. if i could talk to him one more time? i would tell him i'm sorry for all the pain that i caused him while i was growing up and how much i love him. i was 21 and he was 46.
Reply:I think it is awesome that you and your father were so close. I envy people like you because my father, or I should say sperm donor, decided that he didn't want to raise a girl and both of my parents gave me away to other family members when I was six months old. Though I didn't have a father, I do grieve on days such as Father's Day because I feel cheated. For you to miss your dad and wish to talk to him again is normal and says a lot about the type of father you had. Be proud of that and concentrate on the good times you two shared. He is still with you everyday.
Reply:no, i haven't lost my father.
i can't even imagine what that must be like.
but i hope you can stay strong, and know that he is in a better place now, and most likely loves you very much and misses you just as much as you miss him.
try not to be sad on fathers' day. try to just celebrate what a great man your father was, and celebrate his life and the difference he made in your life. it might make you feel a little better than mourning your loss.
stay beautiful and strong,
megan %26lt;3
Reply:My father died 19 years ago when I was 25 (he was only 48). I try to go on father's day but don't always make it. I still miss my father alot. He missed so much in my life and I know there are so many mistakes I made that I would not have if he had been alive to stop me. If I could talk to him one more time I would tell him how much I miss him and ask him to please guide me and my children, especially Corey, in the right direction and help us all to find happiness.
Reply:My dad died on January 6, 2008! This will be my first father's day without him! He had a really hard time over the last 5 years, my mom and my sister died! I am glad he was around to see both of my children, because my mom died a month before my oldest was born and my sister 3 months after! It is going to be so hard for me, If I could say one last thing to him I would tell him that I love him and to please watch over my girls! Oh, and to give my mother and sister a big hug and kiss!
Reply:Well I didn't lose my biological dad but my step dad. He was more than a father a great man. I am still sad and miss him a lot, also my mother. I have learn to have my sad time and move on. I will always miss them but life goes on. This may sound hard but you have to accept it a nd move on. I was stuck for a while and I prayed and that worked for me.
Reply:My father isn't dead, but we have no relationship so father's day always makes me sad.
My father was abusive in the extreme. After my mother divorced him due to him abusing her, he later married a multi-millionaire (he met her in the psych ward)....and I'm struggling to keep the roof over our heads.
happy father's day, to all those who have someone to be thankful for.
Reply:Yes, I lost my father recently and I miss him very much.
I wish I could ask him If he knew I was there, holding his hand before he passed away.
When I got to the hospital, he was already in a coma. So, I didn't get to talk to him before he died and it still bothers me.
Fathers day will be rough.
Reply:I haven't lost my father
now i just feel bad that I don't give my father enough
I mean i will always remeber all the love he give me but i know that i don't give back not enough
and father day is just a name
everyday should be a father day
(I love my dad)
by the way it's okay to miss him
Reply:Yes, I miss my dad. He died 2-2-02, but it doesn't seem that long ago. If I could talk to him one more time, I'd tell him that I was sorry that he suffered so bad and if I could of taken it away, I would of. I'd also tell him how much I love him. I didn't have time on that day.
Reply:I lost my dad when I was 10. Everyday I think him not just fathers day. When my kids were born it was hard because I knew he would never meet them. My kids are 5 and 9 months. My 5 year old some times ask me about grandpa and that is hard. I don't even live in the state where his grave is so I can't visit him. So I guess yeah ya it will be sad but everyday is a little sad.
Reply:He's been gone almost 8 years and I still miss him a great deal. If I could talk to him I'd say I love you and I miss you. He didn't much like flowers but he loved a cold beer, so I will sneak him one and pour it on his grave. I know it's weird but he'd like it.
Reply:My father died many years ago. The first few years I felt sad, when father's day came by. But I no longer do. With time the sadness goes away.
Reply:My Dad is still here but is older - I was thinking about this very thing and how sad I will be without him - I will be sure to tell him how much I love him while I still have the chance.
Reply:My boyfriend's dad died the beginning of November.. My parents want us to come over for dinner, but beforehand I'd like to go with him to his father's grave.
Reply:Yes, I lost the only real father I knew almost two years ago and I still have dreams about talking to him and it hurts. It really hurts.
Reply:I do miss my dad very much. I would tell him what a wonderful dad he was and how much I love him.
Reply:This is very sad question and it's too personal but i will tell the truth NO!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:I think it's a wonderful thing that you went to visit your Father. My heart goes out to you...keep his memory alive. God Bless.
Reply:I lost my mom at 14 so I have a hard time on mother's day. I just tell her thank you for raising me so well.
How Do I Breed My Caladium Flower?
i have a new fresh caladium plant. i got it from a store. it looks like an adult plant. so i found out on some websites about spathe and all that, but what i really want to know is cant i just get some seeds from the plant. i want to grow another one of tis plant by myself from a seed. i wont shop for it in a store because i want to have an accomplishment. so how can i grow it. i cant find any seeds on it and it has a spathe and spadix on it. some people say that i should pollinate it but i dont know how to do that. so what i really need to know is can i get seeds from my caladium plant or do i have to do some specail process. please tell me what and how to breed my caladium plant
How Do I Breed My Caladium Flower?
Caladiums grow from a tuber, or a bulb. Just wait. In the Fall, when you dig it up, you will have new "bulblets" along with the original one.
Reply:Here's a site on caladium PROPAGATION.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/prop...
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How Do I Breed My Caladium Flower?
Caladiums grow from a tuber, or a bulb. Just wait. In the Fall, when you dig it up, you will have new "bulblets" along with the original one.
Reply:Here's a site on caladium PROPAGATION.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/prop...
The Muse
Planning Welcome Home for Returning Iraq Vet..and his family...here's what's planned...see any other needs?
Iraq vet returning in 2 weeks. Wife and 2 kids are vacationing with HER parents and He will fly into in-laws--spend a few days, then drive 3 days to return home to Texas heat.
I am family friend and have enlisted volunteers to help make this special...but, of course, we plan to be absent when they arrive to allow them space...
So far: We have done...
Small repairs to home
Yard work, and have more scheduled on "work day"
minor repairs to house and appliances
arranged for frozen meals, soft drinks, fresh flowers, gourmet coffee to be in place before arrival. Balloons will be here on date of return. Signed banner will be hung prior.
Interior of house--closets cleaned out, living room rearranged, kids toys and stuff reorganized according to wife's instructions to interior decorator friend who donated time.
garage cleaned out--work day scheduled in a week with Boy Scouts--serving refresh. to Volunteers on that day, and
sheets changed, house clean.
What have we overlooked?
Planning Welcome Home for Returning Iraq Vet..and his family...here's what's planned...see any other needs?
I think you will be perfect. If your husband does not enjoy the way things are done then he does not apreciate you because you went through that trouble to do it in the first place.
I am family friend and have enlisted volunteers to help make this special...but, of course, we plan to be absent when they arrive to allow them space...
So far: We have done...
Small repairs to home
Yard work, and have more scheduled on "work day"
minor repairs to house and appliances
arranged for frozen meals, soft drinks, fresh flowers, gourmet coffee to be in place before arrival. Balloons will be here on date of return. Signed banner will be hung prior.
Interior of house--closets cleaned out, living room rearranged, kids toys and stuff reorganized according to wife's instructions to interior decorator friend who donated time.
garage cleaned out--work day scheduled in a week with Boy Scouts--serving refresh. to Volunteers on that day, and
sheets changed, house clean.
What have we overlooked?
Planning Welcome Home for Returning Iraq Vet..and his family...here's what's planned...see any other needs?
I think you will be perfect. If your husband does not enjoy the way things are done then he does not apreciate you because you went through that trouble to do it in the first place.
I need help with this experiment!!!!?
my science project is about lants
i have to keep fresh cut flowers fresh longer so i crushed aspirin tylenol and motrin in to the water of three same flower arrangements
i really need to no what is the varieable thanx!!!!
sorry for any spelling mistakes
I need help with this experiment!!!!?
Well assuming you crushed aspirin in one vase, tylenol in the 2nd, and motrin in the 3rd, your variable is the medicine which you put into the water.
You should also have a 4th vase with the same arrangement with just pure water, as a control. Then you'd be able to tell which medicine makes the flowers fresh longer compared with the natural state, not just the other medicines.
Reply:Something that also works is sugar, place a little bit of sugar in the water and stir to dissolve..it provides the nourishment the plants need. Also a variable that you should consider and you did not mention is the nature of the flowers, are all 3 arrangements exactly the same? Were the flowers cut all on the same day? Did you freshly cut the stems before you placed them in the vase? Where are you storing the flowers, are they all in the same environment (heat, light etc)?
Just some thoughts....
Reply:huh
internet explorer 7
i have to keep fresh cut flowers fresh longer so i crushed aspirin tylenol and motrin in to the water of three same flower arrangements
i really need to no what is the varieable thanx!!!!
sorry for any spelling mistakes
I need help with this experiment!!!!?
Well assuming you crushed aspirin in one vase, tylenol in the 2nd, and motrin in the 3rd, your variable is the medicine which you put into the water.
You should also have a 4th vase with the same arrangement with just pure water, as a control. Then you'd be able to tell which medicine makes the flowers fresh longer compared with the natural state, not just the other medicines.
Reply:Something that also works is sugar, place a little bit of sugar in the water and stir to dissolve..it provides the nourishment the plants need. Also a variable that you should consider and you did not mention is the nature of the flowers, are all 3 arrangements exactly the same? Were the flowers cut all on the same day? Did you freshly cut the stems before you placed them in the vase? Where are you storing the flowers, are they all in the same environment (heat, light etc)?
Just some thoughts....
Reply:huh
internet explorer 7
Calling all Brides #2-ordering fresh bouquets from the Internet?
Okay, so most of you would not want to take the risk of ordering your flowers online due to the fear of damage in shipping. BUT! What if they arrived with a spill proof water supply attached and contained in a temp. regulated container? And to furthermore rest your worries, what if the business offered to replace the bouquet, if damaged in shipping, through another florist in your local area?
Of course shipping time would have to coordinate with your wedding time. If you get married at 8am on Saturday morning, your bouquet would be scheduled to arrive on Friday afternoon. Since some flowers are just to delicate to ship at all, the bouquete styles to choose from would containe very hardy flowers that have a longer shelf life and have year round availability. This would increase the chances that other florist in your local area would be able to fill the order quickly and easily if something did go wrong and the flowers were damaged.
I really appreciate your input!
Calling all Brides #2-ordering fresh bouquets from the Internet?
Sounds just ok. I mean great if they are damaged they are replaced but thats almost like a "yeah they better be"--I mean if my dress was damaged when I ordered it, they would replace that too. If it happens in shipping that is your responsibility to fix, not some amazing new thing you are doing for customers.
And it actually doesn't address the original problem--most wouldn't order flowers online b/c it might be damanged in shipping. Flowers can be in a temp reguated container and still damaged. If there is a problem, the other florist fixes it. Well why didn't I order from that florist to begin with? and what if we have different definitions of "damaged". I say 40% of my flowers are wilted and you say The blooms are still on aren't they?
But me personally--I wouldn't order flowers from a florist online b/c I have a theme I am going for. I show the florist pictures of my idea, either from a magazine or whatever. For my wedding, I carried pictures of my dress and my bridesmaid's dress. I had a few ideas but needed some suggestions on how to make that work. I needed that moment of clarity where the florist shares my vision and knows what I want to complete my theme. I like to make eye contact but most importantly I want to have someone to talk to where I know we are on the same pg.
An online florist I have to know exactly what I want so I can order it, how I want it arranged, and pick from the choices. I have no ability to be unique and add something that is particular (my bouquet I added some crystals and pearls that my mother had made into flowers). What if I want it a lil smaller? And lets say this bouquet is a tad too expensive for my tight budget, I can't subsitute in a cheaper flower?
Online florist just seem like a bad idea all around if you actually care about your flowers. Now if you are just roses to snip and use as boutineers--then sure. Or if all you want is a giant sunflower for each table b/c you are going to float it in a bowl of water, sure. But not for my bouquet or my major arrangements.
I want a florist I can bond with--the same way I wanted to make sure my cake baker and my photographer were all on board with exactly what I want. Not a computer form or someone in India who couldn't care less if I was happy or not.
Reply:I still would not risk it.
Getting damaged all %26amp; that is possible, that's why they have that safety net. But do you really want to, on your wedding day, worry about getting ahold of a company %26amp; having them contact a florist to remake your flowers? What if you order flowers that their local florist doesn't keep in stock in the numbers you need or the colors you need or are out of due to another event?
I just find it way too risky. I'm not sure why you like this idea so much (not trying to be rude), but if it has something to do cost check with a local florist first. My florist was fabulous, she's making more expensive items for less for me due to ordering to much. I think you should look into other options before jumping into ordering online.
Reply:If this is something you are considering, I've got some input. #1, some brides will never order from you. #2, brides who have ordered their flowers online probably would order from you. It's ok if it costs a little more, but it should be a lot less than ordering from a florist. It would be kind of like the cream of the crop for online ordering and perhaps even set a new standard. #3, the type of brides who would order from you are probably planning their wedding in a hurry or at the end of the year because that is when most florists are closed (at least around here they are). You might consider some sort of referral links to other reputable online wedding services. You may even be able to help fund the site with reciprocating agreements. But definitely check out the partners before you post. The better their references, the more referrals you may get from their site. #4, set up a booth at every bridal fair you can find. Have them shipped on the same time-schedule you would ship for a wedding and have a laptop so brides could register their email addresses for sales notices.
Well, that's what I got for you now. Good Luck!
Reply:i would not risk online orders for my wedding flowers. It just too stressful for me, and flower is my #1priority to be on time for picture taking on my wedding day morning.
Reply:I would only buy from you if I had other people who have used your service. It would be hard to rely on someone for your wedding who you do not know or have never used. I would also wnat a great price.
Reply:Lots of Bride's have ordered their flowers from on line sites and have had no problems. Make sure that the site you choose is reputable and has positive reviews from other Bride's. All sites have contact numbers so you can call and talk to them. Don't be afraid to ask them the same questions and concerns you asked here on Yahoo.
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Of course shipping time would have to coordinate with your wedding time. If you get married at 8am on Saturday morning, your bouquet would be scheduled to arrive on Friday afternoon. Since some flowers are just to delicate to ship at all, the bouquete styles to choose from would containe very hardy flowers that have a longer shelf life and have year round availability. This would increase the chances that other florist in your local area would be able to fill the order quickly and easily if something did go wrong and the flowers were damaged.
I really appreciate your input!
Calling all Brides #2-ordering fresh bouquets from the Internet?
Sounds just ok. I mean great if they are damaged they are replaced but thats almost like a "yeah they better be"--I mean if my dress was damaged when I ordered it, they would replace that too. If it happens in shipping that is your responsibility to fix, not some amazing new thing you are doing for customers.
And it actually doesn't address the original problem--most wouldn't order flowers online b/c it might be damanged in shipping. Flowers can be in a temp reguated container and still damaged. If there is a problem, the other florist fixes it. Well why didn't I order from that florist to begin with? and what if we have different definitions of "damaged". I say 40% of my flowers are wilted and you say The blooms are still on aren't they?
But me personally--I wouldn't order flowers from a florist online b/c I have a theme I am going for. I show the florist pictures of my idea, either from a magazine or whatever. For my wedding, I carried pictures of my dress and my bridesmaid's dress. I had a few ideas but needed some suggestions on how to make that work. I needed that moment of clarity where the florist shares my vision and knows what I want to complete my theme. I like to make eye contact but most importantly I want to have someone to talk to where I know we are on the same pg.
An online florist I have to know exactly what I want so I can order it, how I want it arranged, and pick from the choices. I have no ability to be unique and add something that is particular (my bouquet I added some crystals and pearls that my mother had made into flowers). What if I want it a lil smaller? And lets say this bouquet is a tad too expensive for my tight budget, I can't subsitute in a cheaper flower?
Online florist just seem like a bad idea all around if you actually care about your flowers. Now if you are just roses to snip and use as boutineers--then sure. Or if all you want is a giant sunflower for each table b/c you are going to float it in a bowl of water, sure. But not for my bouquet or my major arrangements.
I want a florist I can bond with--the same way I wanted to make sure my cake baker and my photographer were all on board with exactly what I want. Not a computer form or someone in India who couldn't care less if I was happy or not.
Reply:I still would not risk it.
Getting damaged all %26amp; that is possible, that's why they have that safety net. But do you really want to, on your wedding day, worry about getting ahold of a company %26amp; having them contact a florist to remake your flowers? What if you order flowers that their local florist doesn't keep in stock in the numbers you need or the colors you need or are out of due to another event?
I just find it way too risky. I'm not sure why you like this idea so much (not trying to be rude), but if it has something to do cost check with a local florist first. My florist was fabulous, she's making more expensive items for less for me due to ordering to much. I think you should look into other options before jumping into ordering online.
Reply:If this is something you are considering, I've got some input. #1, some brides will never order from you. #2, brides who have ordered their flowers online probably would order from you. It's ok if it costs a little more, but it should be a lot less than ordering from a florist. It would be kind of like the cream of the crop for online ordering and perhaps even set a new standard. #3, the type of brides who would order from you are probably planning their wedding in a hurry or at the end of the year because that is when most florists are closed (at least around here they are). You might consider some sort of referral links to other reputable online wedding services. You may even be able to help fund the site with reciprocating agreements. But definitely check out the partners before you post. The better their references, the more referrals you may get from their site. #4, set up a booth at every bridal fair you can find. Have them shipped on the same time-schedule you would ship for a wedding and have a laptop so brides could register their email addresses for sales notices.
Well, that's what I got for you now. Good Luck!
Reply:i would not risk online orders for my wedding flowers. It just too stressful for me, and flower is my #1priority to be on time for picture taking on my wedding day morning.
Reply:I would only buy from you if I had other people who have used your service. It would be hard to rely on someone for your wedding who you do not know or have never used. I would also wnat a great price.
Reply:Lots of Bride's have ordered their flowers from on line sites and have had no problems. Make sure that the site you choose is reputable and has positive reviews from other Bride's. All sites have contact numbers so you can call and talk to them. Don't be afraid to ask them the same questions and concerns you asked here on Yahoo.
What do you think? Is it any good? Do I have any talent?
This is a tiny bit from a story I'm writing. If you want, I can post more later. Thanx!
Amber jumped, startled by a large crash. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
After taking a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees, she got up and dressed. With the doorknob in her hand, her body tensed, with the feeling of being watched. She turned slowly around, then exhaled and laughed when she saw it was only a dog. Its icy blue eyes followed her every move, as if waiting for something. Finally turning the doorknob, she opened the door and walked out to the basement, heading for the stairs.
Ounce upstairs, she walked into the empty kitchen, poured herself a large glass of orange juice and put a piece of bread in the toaster. A breeze tipped with dew blew into the
What do you think? Is it any good? Do I have any talent?
Very good beginning!
Reply:It's all over the place. Why did she hear a large crash? Why are you going into suspense?
Your work sounds like you're narrating this girls life... I don't need to know all this... she could smell the flowers... super? The trees are newly blossomed... that's.... great.
Sum up the uneccessary details, and add something that catches the readers attention.
Reply:its fine but i really dont know anything yet...you should have posted more so we could begin seeing the story form...right now this is not a story its just some descriptive sentences. but the detail is nice, but some is a bit unneccesary. be careful w/that because if you try that throughout the whole story it will be boring. people lose interest.
Reply:its interesting.
it drags on though a bit.....you need more descrpitive words and metaphors. we dont even know what she looks like. it was really hard to picture in my mind what was going on. its alright. not great but alright.
Reply:i think you've got talent. you're really good at descriptive writing, but it's a little weird how it goes from like a suspenseful crash to a normal breakfast. but you're good
Amber jumped, startled by a large crash. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
After taking a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees, she got up and dressed. With the doorknob in her hand, her body tensed, with the feeling of being watched. She turned slowly around, then exhaled and laughed when she saw it was only a dog. Its icy blue eyes followed her every move, as if waiting for something. Finally turning the doorknob, she opened the door and walked out to the basement, heading for the stairs.
Ounce upstairs, she walked into the empty kitchen, poured herself a large glass of orange juice and put a piece of bread in the toaster. A breeze tipped with dew blew into the
What do you think? Is it any good? Do I have any talent?
Very good beginning!
Reply:It's all over the place. Why did she hear a large crash? Why are you going into suspense?
Your work sounds like you're narrating this girls life... I don't need to know all this... she could smell the flowers... super? The trees are newly blossomed... that's.... great.
Sum up the uneccessary details, and add something that catches the readers attention.
Reply:its fine but i really dont know anything yet...you should have posted more so we could begin seeing the story form...right now this is not a story its just some descriptive sentences. but the detail is nice, but some is a bit unneccesary. be careful w/that because if you try that throughout the whole story it will be boring. people lose interest.
Reply:its interesting.
it drags on though a bit.....you need more descrpitive words and metaphors. we dont even know what she looks like. it was really hard to picture in my mind what was going on. its alright. not great but alright.
Reply:i think you've got talent. you're really good at descriptive writing, but it's a little weird how it goes from like a suspenseful crash to a normal breakfast. but you're good
Office Decorations?
Help me decorate my office. It doesn't have windows, so fresh flowers is a definite no-no. I like simplicity. Give me ideas for a fresh and fun office. Thanks
Office Decorations?
Since you don't have a window, get a picture of some land or sea scape that you like and fix it to look like a window (cross bars of wood or molding attached to the frame).
You can find artificial flowers now that look real also. If you don't like the artificial type, you can get a few real ones and invest in a small grow light.
I've seen alot of fish vases lately also. It's just a regular (about 1/2 gallon) vase filled with part shiny rocks, water, a fish and covered on the top. I don't remember what type of fish is best for this but you can always google if you decide to go this way.
Good luck, I hope this helps.
Reply:I like the ideas on these pages:
http://fabulouslygreen.blogspot.com/2006... - since you don't have windows in the office you can put some LED lights at the bottom or thread them through the rows of the structure - it is transapernt, which doesn't rob you of visual space (also look at the lamps tey are using - it gives an impression of light, airy space.)
Also - have a look at his http://gliving.tv/architecture-design/ - they have a lot of inspirational ideas there!
good luck!
Office Decorations?
Since you don't have a window, get a picture of some land or sea scape that you like and fix it to look like a window (cross bars of wood or molding attached to the frame).
You can find artificial flowers now that look real also. If you don't like the artificial type, you can get a few real ones and invest in a small grow light.
I've seen alot of fish vases lately also. It's just a regular (about 1/2 gallon) vase filled with part shiny rocks, water, a fish and covered on the top. I don't remember what type of fish is best for this but you can always google if you decide to go this way.
Good luck, I hope this helps.
Reply:I like the ideas on these pages:
http://fabulouslygreen.blogspot.com/2006... - since you don't have windows in the office you can put some LED lights at the bottom or thread them through the rows of the structure - it is transapernt, which doesn't rob you of visual space (also look at the lamps tey are using - it gives an impression of light, airy space.)
Also - have a look at his http://gliving.tv/architecture-design/ - they have a lot of inspirational ideas there!
good luck!
Best plants to grow (other then mint) for herbal tea? And how should I prepare them?
Best plants to grow for herbal tea other then mint? I have mint already but I am looking at what else I can grow and cultivate for culinary purposes. I saw chamomile yesterday but I am not a big fan of chamomile. I have several types of lavender and lemon balm growing.
Also with the different leaves, flowers etc, which is the best way to prepare them? (ie: dried leaves, fresh flowers, crushed to powder etc)
I live in England and can plant outside and I also have southern and eastern facing windowsills.
I am a coffee drinker but with summer approaching I was thinking iced teas would be nice and when it turns cool I can make hot teas with my summer crop. Thank you!
Best plants to grow (other then mint) for herbal tea? And how should I prepare them?
This company has a very comprehensive site and their catalogue has good listing of what is grown for which purpose. They specialize in herbs and I've been dealing with them for over 40 yrs.
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Also with the different leaves, flowers etc, which is the best way to prepare them? (ie: dried leaves, fresh flowers, crushed to powder etc)
I live in England and can plant outside and I also have southern and eastern facing windowsills.
I am a coffee drinker but with summer approaching I was thinking iced teas would be nice and when it turns cool I can make hot teas with my summer crop. Thank you!
Best plants to grow (other then mint) for herbal tea? And how should I prepare them?
This company has a very comprehensive site and their catalogue has good listing of what is grown for which purpose. They specialize in herbs and I've been dealing with them for over 40 yrs.
http://www.richters.com
The Muse
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What do you think of my story so far? Do I write well?
I know that I've posted this before, but I've made a few changes to it. This is a little bit from the beginning. Any suggestions are welcome, but preferably not anything rude, just constructive criticism. Thanks!
Amber jumped, startled by a large crash. She stood up and walked to her open window. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
After taking a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees, she got up and dressed. With the doorknob in her hand, her body tensed, with the feeling of being watched. She turned slowly around, then exhaled and laughed when she saw it was only a dog. Its icy blue eyes followed her every move, as if waiting for something. Finally turning the doorknob, she opened the door and walked out to the basement, heading for the stairs.
What do you think of my story so far? Do I write well?
It needs more details so that the details in there, like 'icy blue eyes', don't seem random.
Make some of your sentences longer so it doesn't seem choppy. It's like you go from one thing to the next very quickly without anything much in between.
You're good at putting in actions, and it's good to learn about a character through them, but I didn't at all. All I really know is Amber's name, and its been a few paragraphs. Add some thoughts or feeling in.
Reply:yea your a very creative writer
but i would read it tho again
make sure your not uses and all the time
and try make your sentences longs instead of just little once all the time
but apart from tht very good
how old r yhoo ?
Reply:thats actually good..i want to hear more about the first paragraph...its good.
Reply:"She stood up and walked to her open window. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window."
You need to expand your vocabulary. You were a bit repetitive. For instance, you said "open window" twice in only a few sentences. Try using other adjectives. I like how you used a lot of details. You never need to use too many, but details are important and makes the story more alive and vivid. Also, I think you should have described the dog a little bit more, unless it really isn't relevant to your story. There are just a few tweaks you could make. But I think you have potential and should keep on writing. =)
Reply:Nice job so far with your story.
The only thing I would mention with your story is to watch repetitive phrases and check your spelling with spell check.
Have you ever heard of Associated Content? Im not sure your into writing articles but they pay everyday people like you and me to write articles and you can earn bonus money from the viewing of your articles as well.
Heres a link to my profile page on the site. Why dont you check it out and see if its something you are interested in trying? :-) I mean if you can write stories I bet you can write articles and earn a few bucks in the process as well.
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Reply:It's a good start but I don't really see a plot at the moment. The opening paragraph is most important and usually determines whether someone will read it or not.
... How old are you? Because that usually tells us how well you are writing for your age group. Overall I think with a plot written into the beginning it could be great.
Keep up the good work, and good luck ;)
PS- If you have the time, also check out my story @ http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Amber jumped, startled by a large crash. She stood up and walked to her open window. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
After taking a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees, she got up and dressed. With the doorknob in her hand, her body tensed, with the feeling of being watched. She turned slowly around, then exhaled and laughed when she saw it was only a dog. Its icy blue eyes followed her every move, as if waiting for something. Finally turning the doorknob, she opened the door and walked out to the basement, heading for the stairs.
What do you think of my story so far? Do I write well?
It needs more details so that the details in there, like 'icy blue eyes', don't seem random.
Make some of your sentences longer so it doesn't seem choppy. It's like you go from one thing to the next very quickly without anything much in between.
You're good at putting in actions, and it's good to learn about a character through them, but I didn't at all. All I really know is Amber's name, and its been a few paragraphs. Add some thoughts or feeling in.
Reply:yea your a very creative writer
but i would read it tho again
make sure your not uses and all the time
and try make your sentences longs instead of just little once all the time
but apart from tht very good
how old r yhoo ?
Reply:thats actually good..i want to hear more about the first paragraph...its good.
Reply:"She stood up and walked to her open window. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window."
You need to expand your vocabulary. You were a bit repetitive. For instance, you said "open window" twice in only a few sentences. Try using other adjectives. I like how you used a lot of details. You never need to use too many, but details are important and makes the story more alive and vivid. Also, I think you should have described the dog a little bit more, unless it really isn't relevant to your story. There are just a few tweaks you could make. But I think you have potential and should keep on writing. =)
Reply:Nice job so far with your story.
The only thing I would mention with your story is to watch repetitive phrases and check your spelling with spell check.
Have you ever heard of Associated Content? Im not sure your into writing articles but they pay everyday people like you and me to write articles and you can earn bonus money from the viewing of your articles as well.
Heres a link to my profile page on the site. Why dont you check it out and see if its something you are interested in trying? :-) I mean if you can write stories I bet you can write articles and earn a few bucks in the process as well.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/60...
Reply:It's a good start but I don't really see a plot at the moment. The opening paragraph is most important and usually determines whether someone will read it or not.
... How old are you? Because that usually tells us how well you are writing for your age group. Overall I think with a plot written into the beginning it could be great.
Keep up the good work, and good luck ;)
PS- If you have the time, also check out my story @ http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Do you like my story so far?
Here is a little from the beginning:
Amber stared at her bedroom ceiling. She had been awoken by a loud crash outside. She stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
She took a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees. She laughed to herself when she noticed a large dog rolling in the damp grass, then got up and dressed in a light blue half jacket over a white tank top and a pair of jean capris.
Ounce upstairs, she walked into the silent kitchen, poured herself a large glass of orange juice and put a piece of bread in the toaster. She opened up the window and the smell of early-morning spring filled the kitchen. Her toast popped up, drawing her attention away from the window. She grabbed her toast, the jam, and a butter knife, then she sat down at table and began spreading jam across her toast.
Do you like my story so far?
I like what you have written so far it not to serious and they have jokes that kids us now adays
Post it when ur done writting it I what to know what happened :)
Rude commant by the first person I don't see u writing anything
Reply:That's awesome! When you add moe to it email me at lilianashane@yahoo.com . Thanks.
~Liliana~
Reply:pretty good but...i got bored fast...the humor is typical and watered down....be a little more original ...other than that its perfect
Reply:Sounds good so far. Check your spelling and punctuation though. (once is misspelled twice)
Reply:The story has really good potential. However, it takes a while to find out what the main idea is. Try focusing more on what is really important here. The details are good, but try to use them more sparingly, otherwise, your story will just be made up of little details.
So, when it comes down to it, focus on the plot and structure of the story, otherwise your readers will be lost in confustion while trying to toast the jam. I hope this has helped.
Reply:I'm just going to read through and write things as I think of them:
Seems like you're hiding a fact unnecessarily in the first scene when you call the kitchen "silent." Don't you mean empty since she's the first one in (or am I wrong about that)? I'm a bit confused, maybe her mom was already there reading the romance novel but if you state, "She walked into the kitchen where her mother read silently." Much clearer.
I like how you are able to confidently skip eating since it holds no importance to the plot, however at times I question some of the dialog's importance. The scene with the coffee is funny, but how does it tie in? Other than, I suppose it introduces and develops Lorrie. Just be aware, Lorrie comes off as a bit of a trouble maker, as the first thing we see her doing is defying her mother's wishes -- if that doesn't come into play later than it's just fat and needs to be cut.
"Quotes are written like this," he said. It is one sentence, one complete thought, not two. You did it right in spots but also did it the wrong way several times also.
-- not __.
The scene with the fire (though there's a sentence fragment in there) is good because you keep an eye on all three characters and a dog, noting eaches reaction. Very considerate of you.
Good with the later dialog, I could easily tell who was talking and you hardly used tags. That is how dialog is written.
The mom is a bit of a kid herself, egging on the older sister, making fun of the younger one. I'm not sure I'd trust my kids with her but she sure makes for an entertaining personality. She tries to be authoritative but ends up looking quite silly in the end.
Overall, this scene is not enough to know where this will go from here, but my advice is to be aware of these events. Remember, fiction isn't about saying everything it's about telling a story. Only dialog, scenes, characters that will influence the movement of the plot need be included, others should be shot on sight. Okay, maybe not shot per say, maybe just politely deleted. But politely deleted with CONVICTION!
Best of luck with your story writing.
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Reply:I'm not even going to judge it, don't try to get opinions with it being incomplete reason being its incomplete. the minute you share it you will have suggestions, which wont make it your own idea (even though feed back is good but they don't have the story complete like you do or should at least in mind).
I know it can be frustrating or even doubtfull on what you have going but give it some time, leave it alone when your feel like that and comeback to it. once its done it will all make sense.
Im working on something as wel. thanks for the help on the writting style you have going I might try it.
Reply:This is just a quick rundown on what hits me immediately. Please know this. It is not meant to be mean. When I read things here I see no hope for, I don't even bother to write a critique. I only do it for works I think show promise and when I think the author can improve by working on their skills. This is what I see with a quick read through.
Too much detail. We don't need to know every article of clothing she puts on. Saying she got dressed in plenty. We also don't need to know how she eats breakfast. Those kinds of details are best left to the imagination of the reader. I think we can safely say everyone knows how to eat toast.
Secondly you tend to use passive voice. She had been awoken by a loud crash outside is a really awkward sentence. A loud crash outside woke her up is much stronger.
You tend to start most of your sentences with She. Avoid that by reversing some of the sentences like I did with the loud crash one. Mix it up.
The first sentence is very weak. It does nothing to draw me into the story. In fact, it does just the opposite. If your character is bored, staring at the ceiling, your reader will be bored by her. You need a much better way to draw readers into the story.
You also tend to use run on sentences on occasion."She laughed to herself when she noticed a large dog rolling in the damp grass, then got up and dressed in a light blue half jacket over a white tank top and a pair of jean capris." Should be two or three sentences.
Work on characterization. The characters are flat and 2 dimensional and as a result, your dialogue doesn't sound real. It has no sparkle like when real people speak to each other. It sounds lifeless. The more you flesh out your people the better your dialogue gets. You should know your characters as well as you know your best friend. It will help you when it comes to characters making decisions. The more you know about them, the more you know what they will do.
That is just a start. Work on it--there is lots of room for improvement. Pax-C
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Amber stared at her bedroom ceiling. She had been awoken by a loud crash outside. She stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
She took a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees. She laughed to herself when she noticed a large dog rolling in the damp grass, then got up and dressed in a light blue half jacket over a white tank top and a pair of jean capris.
Ounce upstairs, she walked into the silent kitchen, poured herself a large glass of orange juice and put a piece of bread in the toaster. She opened up the window and the smell of early-morning spring filled the kitchen. Her toast popped up, drawing her attention away from the window. She grabbed her toast, the jam, and a butter knife, then she sat down at table and began spreading jam across her toast.
Do you like my story so far?
I like what you have written so far it not to serious and they have jokes that kids us now adays
Post it when ur done writting it I what to know what happened :)
Rude commant by the first person I don't see u writing anything
Reply:That's awesome! When you add moe to it email me at lilianashane@yahoo.com . Thanks.
~Liliana~
Reply:pretty good but...i got bored fast...the humor is typical and watered down....be a little more original ...other than that its perfect
Reply:Sounds good so far. Check your spelling and punctuation though. (once is misspelled twice)
Reply:The story has really good potential. However, it takes a while to find out what the main idea is. Try focusing more on what is really important here. The details are good, but try to use them more sparingly, otherwise, your story will just be made up of little details.
So, when it comes down to it, focus on the plot and structure of the story, otherwise your readers will be lost in confustion while trying to toast the jam. I hope this has helped.
Reply:I'm just going to read through and write things as I think of them:
Seems like you're hiding a fact unnecessarily in the first scene when you call the kitchen "silent." Don't you mean empty since she's the first one in (or am I wrong about that)? I'm a bit confused, maybe her mom was already there reading the romance novel but if you state, "She walked into the kitchen where her mother read silently." Much clearer.
I like how you are able to confidently skip eating since it holds no importance to the plot, however at times I question some of the dialog's importance. The scene with the coffee is funny, but how does it tie in? Other than, I suppose it introduces and develops Lorrie. Just be aware, Lorrie comes off as a bit of a trouble maker, as the first thing we see her doing is defying her mother's wishes -- if that doesn't come into play later than it's just fat and needs to be cut.
"Quotes are written like this," he said. It is one sentence, one complete thought, not two. You did it right in spots but also did it the wrong way several times also.
-- not __.
The scene with the fire (though there's a sentence fragment in there) is good because you keep an eye on all three characters and a dog, noting eaches reaction. Very considerate of you.
Good with the later dialog, I could easily tell who was talking and you hardly used tags. That is how dialog is written.
The mom is a bit of a kid herself, egging on the older sister, making fun of the younger one. I'm not sure I'd trust my kids with her but she sure makes for an entertaining personality. She tries to be authoritative but ends up looking quite silly in the end.
Overall, this scene is not enough to know where this will go from here, but my advice is to be aware of these events. Remember, fiction isn't about saying everything it's about telling a story. Only dialog, scenes, characters that will influence the movement of the plot need be included, others should be shot on sight. Okay, maybe not shot per say, maybe just politely deleted. But politely deleted with CONVICTION!
Best of luck with your story writing.
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Reply:I'm not even going to judge it, don't try to get opinions with it being incomplete reason being its incomplete. the minute you share it you will have suggestions, which wont make it your own idea (even though feed back is good but they don't have the story complete like you do or should at least in mind).
I know it can be frustrating or even doubtfull on what you have going but give it some time, leave it alone when your feel like that and comeback to it. once its done it will all make sense.
Im working on something as wel. thanks for the help on the writting style you have going I might try it.
Reply:This is just a quick rundown on what hits me immediately. Please know this. It is not meant to be mean. When I read things here I see no hope for, I don't even bother to write a critique. I only do it for works I think show promise and when I think the author can improve by working on their skills. This is what I see with a quick read through.
Too much detail. We don't need to know every article of clothing she puts on. Saying she got dressed in plenty. We also don't need to know how she eats breakfast. Those kinds of details are best left to the imagination of the reader. I think we can safely say everyone knows how to eat toast.
Secondly you tend to use passive voice. She had been awoken by a loud crash outside is a really awkward sentence. A loud crash outside woke her up is much stronger.
You tend to start most of your sentences with She. Avoid that by reversing some of the sentences like I did with the loud crash one. Mix it up.
The first sentence is very weak. It does nothing to draw me into the story. In fact, it does just the opposite. If your character is bored, staring at the ceiling, your reader will be bored by her. You need a much better way to draw readers into the story.
You also tend to use run on sentences on occasion."She laughed to herself when she noticed a large dog rolling in the damp grass, then got up and dressed in a light blue half jacket over a white tank top and a pair of jean capris." Should be two or three sentences.
Work on characterization. The characters are flat and 2 dimensional and as a result, your dialogue doesn't sound real. It has no sparkle like when real people speak to each other. It sounds lifeless. The more you flesh out your people the better your dialogue gets. You should know your characters as well as you know your best friend. It will help you when it comes to characters making decisions. The more you know about them, the more you know what they will do.
That is just a start. Work on it--there is lots of room for improvement. Pax-C
Which rose color should i order for a B'daY present?
Referring to my previous question (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;... i can't make up my mind which colors should i have my buoquet of roses. I'm ordering from a shop near me (http://www.amourdefleurs.net/), the've got a few choices for me to choose. Should it be pure red? white? yellow? or a combination of any of these? you can see sample pictures in the tab "Our flowers %26amp; Gifts" %26gt; "Fresh Flowers". Some of my friends have been debating over two: a combination of red %26amp; white or pure red. Please help me out.
Which rose color should i order for a B'daY present?
The color choice is entirely up to you. But if your are sending the roses to a love interest (g/f or b/f) all red or red/white is a beautiful gift. There is also a rose called Fire %26amp; Ice, which is red on the inside %26amp; white on the outside. This makes a stunning vase. If the gift is for a friend, a not so romantic combination could be pink %26amp; yellow, or either color mixed with white or all of the same color.
But in general, you can't go wrong with roses. Your next decision after you choose the color of roses will be the style of vase...
Reply:It depends on the relationship you have with the person you are ordering for. If it's someone you love get red that means passion and love. If it's just a friend get Yellow that stands for friendship.
And white stands for peace.
Reply:well are you getting this for your g/f or something or just a friend?
red=love
yellow=friend
pink=crush
white=gay
or just ask her what her favorite type of roses is...personally mine is yellow so my b/f gets me yellow ones and so on
Reply:I suggest a boquet not of all roses. but a variety assortment. I personally (not a majority) do not like all roses. try a couple of roses a couple of carnations a couple of Mums or other. See assorments on line. I would steer clear of yello roses as that is "good bye" IVORY IS NICE
Reply:Well, it depends on what you are trying to tell the person. Red roses is the obvious, "I love you". Yellow I believe it to be "friends". I think anything would be great because girls love flowers. Good luck and hope I helped.
Reply:well red is the most romantic...but also is the most original. i would go for white and yellow. or if your not sure try going to www.ediblearrangements.com they have fabulous bouquets that are great for birthdays!
Reply:Pure Red is the best its meaning is True love!!
Reply:yellow
Which rose color should i order for a B'daY present?
The color choice is entirely up to you. But if your are sending the roses to a love interest (g/f or b/f) all red or red/white is a beautiful gift. There is also a rose called Fire %26amp; Ice, which is red on the inside %26amp; white on the outside. This makes a stunning vase. If the gift is for a friend, a not so romantic combination could be pink %26amp; yellow, or either color mixed with white or all of the same color.
But in general, you can't go wrong with roses. Your next decision after you choose the color of roses will be the style of vase...
Reply:It depends on the relationship you have with the person you are ordering for. If it's someone you love get red that means passion and love. If it's just a friend get Yellow that stands for friendship.
And white stands for peace.
Reply:well are you getting this for your g/f or something or just a friend?
red=love
yellow=friend
pink=crush
white=gay
or just ask her what her favorite type of roses is...personally mine is yellow so my b/f gets me yellow ones and so on
Reply:I suggest a boquet not of all roses. but a variety assortment. I personally (not a majority) do not like all roses. try a couple of roses a couple of carnations a couple of Mums or other. See assorments on line. I would steer clear of yello roses as that is "good bye" IVORY IS NICE
Reply:Well, it depends on what you are trying to tell the person. Red roses is the obvious, "I love you". Yellow I believe it to be "friends". I think anything would be great because girls love flowers. Good luck and hope I helped.
Reply:well red is the most romantic...but also is the most original. i would go for white and yellow. or if your not sure try going to www.ediblearrangements.com they have fabulous bouquets that are great for birthdays!
Reply:Pure Red is the best its meaning is True love!!
Reply:yellow
What do you think of this quote?
There is not really any courage at all in attacking hoary or antiquated things, any more than in offering to fight one's grandmother. The really courageous man is he who defies tyrannies young as the morning and superstitions fresh as the first flowers. The only true free-thinker is he whose intellect is as much free from the future as from the past.
G.K. Chesterton
What do you think of this quote?
I totally agree, we only have the present and when we get rid of past chains or expectations of a better future and we just enjoy the present time with all our senses, we are really free.
This book will help you:
Eckhart Tolle′s "The power of now"
Reply:The way I interpret this quotation is that it says if we are really courageous, we will not bully or attack the weaker and older, however, we should correct the youth who are in the wrong direction, and that, we should defy the wrong teachings in the future as much as we defy the old myths handed down from the past.
Reply:It's long.
Reply:Sound right. Sounds like Ron Paul
Reply:As usual, G.K. states an uncommon truth in a startling way.
Let's consider some model cases. These days, people are beating up grandmother in the form of attacks on Christianity and theism. Not only does it not take courage, but you can win all sorts of plaudits from the world.
The critics of Christianity fail to take account of how much our thinking depends on Judaeo-Christian ideas like equality and human rights. Typically, atheists have little understanding of the scientific facts that point to theism, e.g., the fact that things that begin to exist must have a cause, including the universe itself, which began 13 billion years ago in the Big Bang.
What are the tyrannies and superstititions that it takes real courage to defy? A good example is multiculturalism and diversity, which claims that cultures that establish freedom and human rights are no better than cultures that demand women wear burqas, require female circumcision, and decree capital punishment for apostasy.
Another is Darwinism; no criticism will be tolerated of the claim that human intelligence developed from a pool of chemicals by a series of freakishly improbable events.
You can get kicked out of most American universities for committing heresy against secular humanism by speaking up against multiculturalism and diversity or Darwinism.
Cheers,
Bruce
Reply:Smart man, good writer. The quote is right on the money.
Reply:Very thought provoking, and I strive to be a true free-thinker
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G.K. Chesterton
What do you think of this quote?
I totally agree, we only have the present and when we get rid of past chains or expectations of a better future and we just enjoy the present time with all our senses, we are really free.
This book will help you:
Eckhart Tolle′s "The power of now"
Reply:The way I interpret this quotation is that it says if we are really courageous, we will not bully or attack the weaker and older, however, we should correct the youth who are in the wrong direction, and that, we should defy the wrong teachings in the future as much as we defy the old myths handed down from the past.
Reply:It's long.
Reply:Sound right. Sounds like Ron Paul
Reply:As usual, G.K. states an uncommon truth in a startling way.
Let's consider some model cases. These days, people are beating up grandmother in the form of attacks on Christianity and theism. Not only does it not take courage, but you can win all sorts of plaudits from the world.
The critics of Christianity fail to take account of how much our thinking depends on Judaeo-Christian ideas like equality and human rights. Typically, atheists have little understanding of the scientific facts that point to theism, e.g., the fact that things that begin to exist must have a cause, including the universe itself, which began 13 billion years ago in the Big Bang.
What are the tyrannies and superstititions that it takes real courage to defy? A good example is multiculturalism and diversity, which claims that cultures that establish freedom and human rights are no better than cultures that demand women wear burqas, require female circumcision, and decree capital punishment for apostasy.
Another is Darwinism; no criticism will be tolerated of the claim that human intelligence developed from a pool of chemicals by a series of freakishly improbable events.
You can get kicked out of most American universities for committing heresy against secular humanism by speaking up against multiculturalism and diversity or Darwinism.
Cheers,
Bruce
Reply:Smart man, good writer. The quote is right on the money.
Reply:Very thought provoking, and I strive to be a true free-thinker
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