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Quote: Originally Posted by ~Andrea~ That's really exciting news Ann! I totally understand your pull to MN. DH has family in England and we love it there. Have you been before? I have been before, I long time ago. Well, in college - I went over there with my soccer team. So most of the trip was spent practicing and/or playing. It was such a different time in my life - but I loved it over there. And even though I only spent less than a day in London, I remember loving it. So, so much could change still, but this would be where our apt. would be ... anyone know the area well? Lombard Road, Wandsworth, London SW11 It's a really new building, super modern. and I honestly can't stand really modern homes, but if it's just decor/style I can learn to deal with it I suppose! Location, and ammenities would be more important to me. Hope it's a kid-friendly building! lol And the hotel thing ... as long as they set us up in something w/a kitchen and a separate room for Gwen - it wouldn't be all that bad! Gwen is such a light sleeper that I just see having to tiptoe around the small hotel room while she naps and sleeps. Not cool.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jessica I can totally understand where you are coming from Ann. The "Jessica" side of me would jump at that opportunity and would be super excited but the "mom" side of me would be hesitant for all the things you mentioned. Especially since it's fairly soon and having to get everything ready alone is tough with a little one. All in all I think it would be an awesome experience for you guys. The UK is pretty awesome. Maybe Gwen's baby talk will take on an English accent That's a good way to put it - the "Ann" side of me wouldn't have really given it a second thought. The "mom" side, especially the SAHM side, is what's making me think twice. But we talked about it last night, and we think we're going to do it. Paul will go over there around June 22 and come back 3 weeks later. Then Gwen and I would go over a week or so later with Paul. If things aren't set up for us, I won't go over. The problem is the apt. we'd have isn't totally ready, nor do we know for sure when it will be ready. I don't want to be stuck in a hotel for a month!

right now they're saying probably through the end of the year - but i think we'd need to plan on it likely being at least that long, if not longer! you never know with these projects!

i haven't posted anything on here just because it's been crazy around here with all of the birthday madness and family in town. but now that that is all over with and my life is back to normal (kind of), here goes ... basically a couple weeks ago our company (I'm technically still employed) asked Paul and I if we were willing to go onto a project in either Australia or the UK (right outside of London). The AUS one fell through, but they're now really wanting us in the UK. we're going back and forth, honestly. the pros are pretty obvious, i think. great opportunity both personally and professionally (for Paul), cool experience, etc. Paul would be the only one working. There's the chance of some at home work for me out of Manchester, but who knows!? but they want Paul like in a week or so. well, he's in TX this week, Mexico (friends wedding) the next week, and he doesn't want to get home from that and go - so he'd try to push it out at least a few days - so late June-ish. then he'd go to England for about 3 weeks and get things settled and then come back and get us. why am i even hesitating, you ask? well, i've been traveling for 12+ years. paul has been traveling for about 3-4. we've never really had a normal life in the same city. with Paul's current project finishing and him looking for local jobs, i was finally going to get that "normal" life with a husband that came home every night and a family that lived in teh same city. i was so excited to get my life back - i wasn't able to have much of a social life during the week (no soccer, no happy hours, etc.) with Paul always gone. and then weekends always went so fast. blah blah blah - it all sounds silly when i type it out, but it's honestly what i am thinking. and then there's the timing. if it were a few months out i'd probably be more excited. but we'd have to get the house in order, as well as all of our affairs here, find someone to either live here or to watch the house for a while, and pack. and i'd be doing most of this alone. oh, and as you SAHMs know, it's hard enough to be a stay-at-home mommy when you have a the support of friends and family around. it's lonely. i've built up a great network here, and am loving spending time with them and their babies. it sounds lame, but i'm afraid i'd be pretty lonely over there for a while. and paul would have to work 5 days a week ... no big deal really, but neither of us have had to do that for years (we work 4-10s)! so 5 days alone with a baby in another country. i'm sure i could make friends and meet other mommies, i did here quite easily, but ... well, i like my MN mommies! lol we both know that if we do this that we'd probably be glad we did. it's just hard to get excited about it right now w/all that would need to happen first. so that's the story ... now chime in with your advice! lol i feel like i've been holding out on you girls - i apologize!

~~WEEKLY RESULTS~~ Congratulations to ... OROBride1008 (Maria) -2.673% !!! tdmitchell (Tiffany) -1.130% Jacilynda (Jacilyn) -1.128% budgetjamaicabride (Beverly) -1.089% flygirl (Trish) -0.792% starchild (Jamy) -0.446% starchild (Will, Jamy's DH) -0.442% Sarah -0.394% lauren -0.310% Sarah (Jeff, Sarah's DH) -0.272% pvbeachbride10 (Meghan) -0.199% AnnR 0.000% estella1007 (Christina) 0.000% jamaicabride09 (Alicia) 0.000% jpitts78 (Joanne) 0.000% jrprice24 (Jessica) 0.000% KLC77 (Kelly) 0.000% lgarner83 (Lisa) 0.000% Sapphire723 (LeAnne) 0.000% Sarah (Lisa, Sarah's friend) 0.000% Vikki 0.000% MarieSam 0.125% Adlergray (Tim, Jill's FI) 0.169% BeachBride10 (Ruthie) 0.278% Scubadiva (Holly) 0.278% Hunnyhun921 (Khajeesah) 0.290% Adlergray (Jill) 0.402% deefalvey (Deanna) 0.470% Erika J 0.485% DanielleNDerek 0.637% Prettyhazardous (Ashley) 0.822% LIW (Emily) 0.958% Raeka (Mel) 1.243% SgtPepperette (Melissa) <didn't receive anything> STACEY <didn't receive anything> TA Jill <didn't receive anything> ErinB <didn't receive anything - 2nd Week, DQ>

these mini-challanges are a GREAT idea. too bad i haven't been on much since last week - i had lots of family in town for Gwen's 1st birthday party. and with that came LOTS of naughty (but oh so yummy) food. pulled pork sammiches, potato salad, cole slaw, cake, etc. but the party is over, and i'm going to get back to it!

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek that cracked me up. Your proably too busy taking care of Gwen and making sure we all weigh in that you didnt even worry about yourself. Well, I remembered, then I decided to shower first. Then I forgot. Wed. was busy - Gwen had her 1 year appt. then I had to pick my mom up at the airport. So I just spaced on it really!

~~WEEKLY RESULTS~~ Congratulations to ... Hunnyhun921 (Khajeesah) -2.542% !! Scubadiva (Holly) -1.639% STACEY -1.379% starchild (Will, Jamy's DH) -1.310% KLC77 (Kelly) -1.111% estella1007 (Christina) -1.015% TA Jill -0.919% Adlergray (Tim, Jill's FI) -0.590% tdmitchell (Tiffany) -0.562% deefalvey (Deanna) -0.468% lauren -0.463% starchild (Jamy) -0.444% pvbeachbride10 (Meghan) -0.397% LIW (Emily) -0.382% DanielleNDerek -0.317% Prettyhazardous (Ashley) -0.273% flygirl (Trish) -0.113% Adlergray (Jill) 0.000% budgetjamaicabride (Beverly) 0.000% OROBride1008 (Maria) 0.111% MarieSam 0.125% Raeka (Mel) 0.138% SgtPepperette (Melissa) 0.300% Sarah (Jeff, Sarah's DH) 0.364% Sarah 0.395% Erika J 1.179% Jacilynda (Jacilyn) 1.576% AnnR <didn't receive anything (yes, me, I forgot to weigh in)> BeachBride10 (Ruthie) <didn't receive anything> ErinB <didn't receive anything> jamaicabride09 (Alicia) <didn't receive anything> jpitts78 (Joanne) <didn't receive anything> jrprice24 (Jessica) <didn't receive anything> lgarner83 (Lisa) <didn't receive anything> Sapphire723 (LeAnne) <didn't receive anything> Sarah (Lisa, Sarah's friend) <didn't receive anything> Vikki <didn't receive anything> Paul'sSoulMate (Mandi) <didn't receive anything - 2nd Week - DQ>

i'm going to fix your poll too ... they both say "pair #1" (unless you're trying to tell us something!)

I'm voting for #1 just simply for the sling back - love those and might help keep you a little cooler

i was, but it was because hubby and i both were platinum elite since we travel so much. my guess is that we wouldn't have otherwise, unless there was a really friendly gate agent.

I know I've had thsi issue too - but can't remember what I did, or if it just went away.

you could try emailing me the attachment and i can post it somewhere for you - or try anyway. PM me if you want to attempt that!

oohhh - my dad just got back from FL (he goes there for the winter). just missed him! i hope you fine someone.

Quote: Originally Posted by bca33 I completely agree. My friends just look at me odd when I talk about the forum and everyone in it. I think your right that they just cant comprehend it! Quote: Originally Posted by Andi Yep.. I think my guests thought I was crazy when I tried to explain the BDW to them... They just kept asking me how I was able to so easily plan everything for Mexico from the US....i would say BDW! and then I just repeatedly got this blank stare from them... I guess they will never understand! that is super awesome of you to have purchased another starfish! Wait until you're about to celebrate your 2 year anniversary and STILL talk about the destination wedding planning site you're still on daily. See what kind of looks you get then! lol

Quote: Originally Posted by CrystalM So for everyone who just laid into me about it, what would you do? Did anyone really "lay into you" or did they jsut give you their opinion, as you asked them to do? That aside, you're now asking what I would do. I'd skip the bridal party altogether ... seems that would solve all of the issues! That's what I did.

i guess i am rather amused by how you can call a majority of brides "tacky" (when their bridal party pays for their dresses) but yet seriously ask a question about having them sign a contract without thinking that that request would be considered tacky, at best. if you're so worried about the money and your friends flaking on you, maybe they aren't the best choices to stand next to you the day of your wedding! why not just skip the bridal party altogether and then no one has to be tacky.

Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek and just curious but why is {} used in the title of the thread, what does it mean? i'm not really on any forum websites and im clueless about this stuff. i was JUST going to ask this same question! What's with all of the {} in your posts - I just have to know!

what type of attachment is it (.doc, .xls, etc.) - perhaps it's one not supported by the forum?

~~WEEKLY RESULTS~~ Congratulations to ... Scubadiva (Holly) -1.824% !!! Sarah -1.811% jpitts78 (Joanne) -1.656% Prettyhazardous (Ashley) -1.613% MarieSam -1.597% Erika J -1.547% Vikki -1.471% pvbeachbride10 (Meghan) -1.178% TA Jill -1.001% jamaicabride09 (Alicia) -0.814% Adlergray (Jill) -0.665% lauren -0.613% SgtPepperette (Melissa) -0.597% Sapphire723 (LeAnne) -0.514% Raeka (Mel) -0.413% Adlergray (Tim, Jill's FI) -0.336% Jacilynda (Jacilyn) -0.286% KLC77 (Kelly) -0.277% LIW (Emily) -0.190% deefalvey (Deanna) -0.156% jrprice24 (Jessica) -0.123% tdmitchell (Tiffany) -0.112% OROBride1008 (Maria) -0.111% DanielleNDerek 0.000% estella1007 (Christina) 0.000% lgarner83 (Lisa) 0.000% Sarah (Jeff, Sarah's DH) 0.000% STACEY 0.000% starchild (Jamy) 0.000% flygirl (Trish) 0.227% BeachBride10 (Ruthie) 0.279% Hunnyhun921 (Khajeesah) 0.283% Sarah (Lisa, Sarah's friend) 0.490% starchild (Will, Jamy's DH) 0.881% AnnR 1.873% ErinB 1.876% budgetjamaicabride (Beverly) <didn't receive anything> Paul'sSoulMate (Mandi) <didn't receive anything>

the one i had at LC was the first LC one i think, but that's not the one that stayed - it was mailed on to someone. then i also left one at Dreams PV - but that got lost somewhere at Dreams. poor little starfish ...

We didn't exchange gifts. We HAD planned on going to a B&B somewhere close by as I was supposed to be about 8 months prego, but we spent it in the NICU with our little preemie baby! But we did go out to dinner that night, which was a nice break. Not sure what we're doing this year, if anything.

oh good - glad i could help

when you're in the post, do you see a "manage attachments" button below the big text box?

try doing a search on the both of them on the forum - i know there's a lot of info. on them out there - they've both been used a lot.