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Quote: Originally Posted by MikkiStreak As for brands---- can't go wrong with a Dell or Gateway or Mac. I would steer clear of E-Machines, Compaq and HP. Their lifespan doesn't seem as long, and they tend to be outgrown quickly. The techs at my job call Compaqs 'comcraps' for the same reasons you mentioned LOL

That stinks but I agree she gave you plenty of notice. We almost left ours with someone but decided at the last minute to board her at her Vet's kennel and thank goodness we did. Not to scare you but I tell this to anyone who will listen, wherever you leave your pet(s) be sure the caretakers are attentive and will be there/be able to notice if anything is wrong! About 2 hours before I was to walk down the aisle in Mexico the Vet calls on the cell and says they thought something was wrong and checked to find out our dog ruptured an anal gland and is probably in a lot of pain. I gave permission to go in and fix it (and cried of course, we were off to Jamaica next and wouldn't see her for another 10 days). If she was at the house we were going to leave her at, the person may not have noticed until she was really in pain. That's my 2 cents, make sure she's in a place with vets/techs/people who own animals and won't hesitate to act if they suspect a problem

It's funny because for us in our "real" life we are the same as you - we throw BBQ's and you can bring your cousins and your cousins' cousins and the more the merrier. With our wedding we got really particular, I think because we felt it was such an intimate moment that we only wanted our strongest supporters around us. We had also been together many years at the time of our marriage so we had a clear idea of who had been instrumental in our lives and wanted to share it with those people, not people that mainly came for the party/vacation. I don't know if that makes sense but basically we didn't think of the wedding as a party like we would any other event, so we were more guarded. Oh, and I don't think you guys are weird, it's just a different approach

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB Thanks Jamy! I'll have to go on a mission to find them! I find that a lot of things don't taste as good as I remembered. I don't know how much is me or change in quality/formula/product. The Orange Julius in the mall is not nearly as fabulous as they used to be. Or maybe it is because I wasn't allowed to have "bad" stuff growing up, so everything was a treat! LOL I love Orange Julius too...mmm Someone was telling me that back in the day they used to crack fresh egg whites into it to give it the froth, and that now they use a powder mix. Maybe that's it? I haven't had one in awhile but I used to love them Seriously, my friend's mom across the street would make Velveeta or Rice-a-Roni and I thought it was the greatest thing! My Nana lived with us so she made everything! Even crackers! Oh I hear you on this! I used to be like the kid in the Stovetop Stuffing commercials - your mom is making Stovetop? I'm staying for dinner LOL We never got that stuff in my house, or Velveeta, or Rice-a-Roni, or Cheetos, or Fruit Loops, I cold go on and on. My parents were like your nana except for once and awhile I would get something "cool" as a treat. When DH and I moved in together I was so excited to buy Stovetop at the store and make it, and he was like "what's the big deal?" because he always had that growing up..lol It was a big moment for me! Does anyone remeber Fruzen Glagge Ice Cream? It really was the best stuff ever! They got sued by Haggen Daas, though they were both American companies, and it put them under. It was super creamy, fatty, yummy goodness! Yes!! I never knew what happened to it but it really was good. Oh, and I was also infatuated with Crystal Pepsi. And Cherry 7-up. Remeber the comercials that were all black and white except the pink soda... Crystal Pepsi was a total fad but I thought it was the coolest drink ever! Well, that and Ecto Cooler by Hi-C (another discontinued drink)! Good ones!

Quote: Originally Posted by Pug3636 I miss s'mores cereal! They brought it back for a while and now it's gone again. I remember that, I don't think I knew it was gone!

Sounds like a great time, enjoy!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari Nah, as long as it doesn't smell. that's funny

Enjoy, I hope it is fabulous!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by tvt does anyone have the menu for Daiquiri Dicks? They keep sending me options, but I really want to see the whole menu.... The food might not be what we were looking for.... which is unfortunate as the other place I contacted about our WD have never returned my emails.... I used to have one from 1yr+ ago, I'll see if I saved it. There is the dinner menu on their website but you've probably seen that: Dinner It is sort of Asian-Mexican fusion which wasn't what we wanted either, although I'm sure it's good. Nicole recommended El Arrayan, have you contacted them? We were close to having ours at Los Burros Bar, the prices were cheap and it was on the sand (literally!) but we wanted to get away from the beach so we switched it up.

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB I miss pudding pops. Unless they just don't sell them here anymore. How great was the mixed box of frozen pudding on a stick? OMG they brought them back! They aren't Jello brand with the cool Bill Cosby association but some other brand makes pudding pops. I used to love love love the old school ones too! ETA: found them, but they don't tase identical and they may not sell them everywhere but they do here

lol Morgan, I know! I don't remember that pizza but it sounds yummy! Usually when they make things new and improved they just don't cut it anymore. When you said breakfast it reminded me of cereals that are no longer. I didn't get these because my parents didn't buy sugary (read:good) cereals but I used to tear them up at my friends' houses! Remember Ghostbusters, Smurfberry Crunch, and Crispy Critters (scary commercial!)? YouTube - Ghostbuster Cereal YouTube - Smurfberry Crunch Cereal Commercial from 1981 YouTube - 1980's Crispy Critters Cereal Commercial

We wanted to do it on my parents' anniversary date but that was taken so we did the next available Saturday a week later.

That's really cool, I could have used that!

Haha Tara I found the commercial: YouTube - Bonkers Candy Commercial

Ditto to everyone, he won't remember it and if he does it's not like he'll see you on the wedding day and say "damn I already saw her in that this moment is ruined!" lol It doesn't matter so try not to fret.

OMG I finished it today and what a lovely book! I can't wait to discuss it

Tara I totally remember Bonkers! Flashback!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Bianca What? McDonalds doesnt have apple pies any more? Where the hell have I been? They do, they are just baked and not fried. They are probably 10% healthier but I miss that crispy fried crust...its just not the same!

I miss Magic Middles! Who remembers these cookies? It was shortbread filled with chocolate - yum! They were so darn delicious and I don't know why they were taken off the market YouTube - 1989 Keebler Magic Middles I also miss McDonald's deep fried apple pies! (and cherry too!) Sure the filling was hot as lava and could burn the taste buds clear off of your tongue, but that was part of the experience. The baked pies they now serve are lame in comparison!

Quote: Originally Posted by Anna83 When I was a kid my mom always washed and reused her aluminum foil, so it was always wrinkled. I didn't know aluminum foil came out of the package smooth until I was living on my own for the first time. Hahaha that must have been quite a surprise!

Quote: Originally Posted by Angel Ooooh that's nice, you got your own sneaker connection. How cool is that. If that doesn't work you can always try eastbay.com. They have those sizes in kids. I was going to suggest Eastbay too, DH & I have been ordering shoes from them since before the internet when it was catalog only (damn we're old!) They have good selection of styles and sizes, you can search by the sizes you mentioned and they have all kinds of Nikes. Good luck!! Shoes – Clothing – Sports Equipment – Accessories - Fan Gear | Eastbay.com

Quote: Originally Posted by hanna Thanks for your input! We are having a wedding party - MOH and one bridesmaid... but we don't want them to have to sit away from their significant others, but is that weird to have them sit at the head table?? I was thinking about a U, but with people sitting in the inside just on the sides, not across from us, so that it is easy?? I like that idea. We had a somewhat large wedding party and I felt like you, didn't want their dates sitting closer to us than our family, but we didn't want them separated. We actually did a "T" shape - a head table for 2 and one long table - and let people choose their own seats. Go with what you really want but don't stress too much over it, they'll probably only be sitting to eat and then up dancing/mingling the rest of the time

I like the U shape with people sitting only on the outside. I think that looks cool and with a group your size would work well.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari __553_______ $ for 7 nights occupancy (double) - cheapest room option possible at your resort (inc airfare and taxes) ______140___ # of invites sent ______77___ # of guests attending _____Hotel Tropicana____ Resort Name ______3___ # of stars of resort We didn't do a room block so our guests' costs were all different. Yari - it's only $553 for 7 nights including air?? That's crazy cheap! Is that a TA rate or how the heck did you work that out?

I got all of my ribbon here, she has an awesome selection and the price was great: eBay Store - hair bows: hairbow, hair bow makers, how to make hairbows