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Great photos and a beautiful wedding. I adore your dress! Thanks for sharing

I bet they are 1/2 siblings. Aren't her parents darling? It was nice to see the "regular" people she is related to.

This is madness!!! I'm one to believe that it isn't all about the bride so you should let the small stuff go, but in your case? These people are being ridiculous!! Your wedding will go on as planned (and I bet you have the most guests) and they can do what they want, but they aren't idiots and they had to know what they were doing. Sorry, it hurts when it's your family (btw I changed the title per your request)

Cool, will do!

This is totally disgusting, I can't imagine that level of sickness. Murder is sick enough but what kind of state are you in that you can go through with pulling one tooth at a time and removing the fingers? That is above and beyond sick. What a tragedy!!

Yeah she totally lied about the cancer thing and then when pressed changed her answer. That's nothing to lie about...bleh

I don't think she said it was real, I think she said she had cancer and then took it back and said she had some other medical issue...maybe someone here remembers exactly what she said. But yes, this season she talks about her wig/s more freely.

This show is a trip!! I also like Kandi so far, she has time to change my mind though. Her mom is being a total witch about her fiance situation. I feel really bad for that. Kim definitely bugs me although I thought that wig pulling incident was so out of line. Funny for sure, but not cool in real life. Who does that and calls themselves classy? About her hair, I think the wigs look better this season but they are still pretty awful. I know broke people who have fantastic fake hair so what is going on with Kim's wigs? I don't know about Kim's ex and how she got paid. My friend recently showed me that pic of her and big poppa and he is apparently loaded so that must supplement her income.

Quote: Originally Posted by da.shmoopies and do not leave missed delivery slips! I agree with everything you said but this is my pet peeve! I either don't get these slips or when I do they say they missed me on the 4th and the slip doesn't show up until the 6th. I did an experiment and waited ALL day for something that was supposed to come that day, and the mail lady didn't come at all. My mailbox is at my front door and my dog barks whenever she comes near. I know I didn't miss her. Two days later I get the "sorry we missed you" notice dated for the day I waited at home, along with a few days worth of mail. WTF? You didn't miss me, you never came! Uggh, and don't get me started on the quality of employee you'll find when you go into the post office for any reason. Hello I don't work here, you do, so no I don't know the difference between express and priority and yes I need you to tell me what my best option is. And you can leave your bad attitude at home. The unemployment line is pretty long these days, they should be happy to have a job. And it's not like they make minimum wage either, you know? There is one lady who is exceptionally nice at our branch and I've spoken with her supervisor to commend her, but for the most part I am amazed that some of these people are allowed to keep their jobs. Okay my rant is done

Heather, if we weren't 'hardcore' you probably wouldn't like it here as much as you do! Anyone can click on the FAQ in my signature to clear up confusion that may be out there. (oh Duchess, I don't know the circumstances of the donation you received but if it was from a forum moderator you're good)

I also think he is a tool lol, ever since he was on Celebrity Fit Club I've seen him in a whole new and ugly light. However, he is just the kind of jerk to spill the beans on old cast secrets, and that makes for good reading. I refuse to buy it but I'll get my hands on a copy somehow.

Fabulous maracas (and invites by our own Sarah)! Thanks for sharing

Maureen and Christy I agree with a lot of what you both said. Quote: Originally Posted by jamaicabride10 Sorry to get ratty about this, but I feel when someone asks HOW to ask for money as a gift...they have already decided to do it and are looking for help on the HOW. They are not asking if they should or not. Maybe lets put our differences aside and only reply with something helpful (if we have it) for the original poster?? That's nice in theory but it's not going to happen on a site full of wedding-planning women! We've all got something to say that we think is helpful. I've got nothing helpful on how to grope for money so I replied with what I thought, as did everyone else. I've been here a long time and have seen how people can be influenced by views they had not previously considered. That's sort of how forum wheels turn, an exchange of opinions and ideas. Some make you stop and listen, some you shrug off and go on to the next post. The original poster here may stick to her guns and that's totally fine but everyone can participate in these threads with whatever position they want, you know? She can decide on how to go about doing what she wants from there.

I think Maureen explained it pretty well.

You're better than me Julie, the last invitation I got asking for money - printed on the invite - got nothing from me. I rsvp'd with a no and kept it moving. Tacky tit for tat I guess

Yeah I guess we'll agree to disagree on this one!

I 1000% agree with Amarillis and the others who said don't do it. You may as well ask them to chip in on the wedding or to reimburse you for their plate. IMO that's just not right. Call me old fashioned but I would only ask for money if I was doing a charity drive or something, not for a gift. SSNM, I also agree that gifts are a bonus. Plenty of people show up at weddings without gifts, especially at a DW. People spend a lot of money to attend these functions. If they get you a gift too that is fantastic. If they don't, so be it. At least they were there! Change the way you look at it and the universe may reward you with better gifts than you could have asked for

It's a perk of being 10000000% comfortable and ready to do this come hell or high water! LOL I was the same way, I had no anxiety leading up to the wedding or on the wedding day. I questioned it for a second but then I let go and realized it is okay NOT to stress, you just don't hear as much about it. I was just ready to go and it seems that you are too. Count your blessings and have fun

Oh Mandy life is sure messing with you!! You just lost your mom so recently, you must be a wreck I don't know what I would do in your shoes. Take sometime to think this out and don't make any fast decisions. Hang in there

Ann was doing a huge favor by running the BL while maintaining her off-forum life and raising a little one, plus she was super organized! Hats off to her!

Great points!

Love love love them all! You can totally see how in love you BOTH are...awww Thanks for sharing. You looked amazing

Welcome (back)!

Quote: Originally Posted by ShelbyFL What happened? Was last season really THAT bad? I was so looking forward to doing this and it was my first opportunity to participate as I joined BDW in the middle of Season 6. So one rotten apple ruined the entire barrel? I am so disappointed. I don't really understand why one of the mods isn't willing to step up to lead this for all of the ladies interested. It's a shame. Ouch! The mods are busy with life outside of BDW, that's why. Ann put selfless work into running the BL out of a personal desire to see people succeed and she can't do it anymore. It's not a shame because all is not lost, some of you were looking forward to making healthy choices and getting fit. You can still do that, it's just that BDW isn't organizing it. I don't know how else to say it nicely. Well, thanks anyway. The rest of the forum is great, so I guess I should stop complaining!! Right. If anyone wants a BL partner for the next 78 days PM me! I would love to have an e-mail buddy to encourage, be accountable to and check in with!! That's more like it! Thanks! You guys, just because the BL isn't being hosted by BDW doesn't mean you can't get yourselves together. Obviously this is a DW forum first and foremost so the BL competition was a bonus but it's gone now so here we are. Shelby is looking for a partner, maybe somebody else is. Maybe several of you are. Go from there. Again, thanks to those who understand and good luck in achieving your personal goals.

Quote: Originally Posted by CrystalM awww I really was looking forward to it I understand. Hopefully you guys can still find motivation to accomplish your fitness goals. Good luck Quote: Originally Posted by KLC77 Interesting. Okay...