Christi

Hey Jen...any news yet?

This should be helpful to get you started...http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t769

Same with us...

I hate viruses...I got one on my computer at work by downloading lyrics...and the funny thing is, I didn't even like the song I had downloaded the lyrics of, but there was a couple of verses that didn't make sense and I had to know what the hell the singer was saying or trying to say!

Quote: Originally Posted by Hartyt509 I'm only about 2 hours from the border and 2 1/2 from edinburgh so its really close lol thats why my accent is a bit strange because its not really what you would call english lmao FI is working in Edinburgh at the moment and so he's kitted me out with the latest scotland tops lmao I love the place its fab you HAVE to go honestly. You can knock on my door anytime we may be related lmao If you are blond and blue eyed its a proper possibility because we all are lol We have one of each in my immediate family - blonde, brunette and redhead...most of my cousins on the Hart side are towhead blondes and the majority of us have blue eyes... I'm seeing my aunt this weekend and I'll ask her what town grams/gramps came from...I think they came to the states in the mid 1920's... This is so cool and has got me really excited to start the family tree...this may be a long shot, but ask your dad if he remembers a Joseph and Hannah Hart...

Fogarty winery is beautiful, but the only drawback is the drive...very narrow, curvy roads up to the winery and at night not much light to see where you are going...the winery is located in Woodside, which is about 45 minutes from Livermore... We went to a wedding at Ruby Hill in June and it was really pretty and the food was good...the nearby wineries are supposed to be just as good as what you'd find in Napa/Sonoma according to many wine aficionados that attended the wedding... Gloria Ferrer (Napa) has champagne caves where you can hold an event...don't know pricing, but it looks amazing...

Quote: Originally Posted by JennyK this is BDW - it's how we roll LOL - Jenny, you are too cute!

The dress is beautiful and I love the color!

I vote for chairs!

Cocktails are fun, but if you'd like to have a RD and/or a welcome dinner than you should...I'd choose one or the other though...

Great friends are worth the expense!

I like it because it's different, but agree with Erin that it might be hard to re-create in Mex...

Good luck, Jodey!

Awesome news...Congrats!

We had ours up and running since the STD's had the web address listed...we used myweddings.com since it was free...

Amazing teasers...she looks beautiful...I can't wait to see the rest!

Quote: Originally Posted by RaydensMama This may sound horrible, but you could contact them and ask if they got their invite. If they say no you could blame the post office and say it "got lost" OK I know its kinda mean, but its an easy way to invite them! lol I agree with this or as Yari said, say nothing and send it...sometimes the less said is better.

That's fricken hysterical...I bet he slept on the couch for a very long time after that stunt!

Very sad...He was so young...

That's really funny...

Quote: Originally Posted by jpitts78 Oh, and here's to grade your pet's food How to grade your dog's food: Start with a grade of 100: 1) For every listing of "by-product", subtract 10 points 2) For every non-specific animal source ("meat" or "poultry", meat, meal Or fat) reference, subtract 10 points 3) If the food contains BHA, BHT, or ethoxyquin, subtract 10 points 4) For every grain "mill run" or non-specific grain source,subtract 5 points 5) If the same grain ingredient is used 2 or more times in the first Five ingredients (I.e. "ground brown rice", "brewer's rice", "rice Flour" are all the same grain), subtract 5 points 6) If the protein sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 Meats in the top 3 ingredients, subtract 3 points 7) If it contains any artificial colorants, subtract 3 points 8 ) If it contains ground corn or whole grain corn, subtract 3 points 9) If corn is listed in the top 5 ingredients, subtract 2 more points 10) If the food contains any animal fat other than fish oil,subtract 2 Points 11) If lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is Allergic to other protein sources), subtract 2 points 12) If it contains soy or soybeans, subtract 2 points 13) If it contains wheat (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to wheat), subtract 2 points 14) If it contains beef (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to beef), subtract 1 point 15) If it contains salt, subtract 1 point Extra Credit: 1) If any of the meat sources are organic, add 5 points 2) If the food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist, add 5 points 3) If the food is baked not extruded, add 5 points 4) If the food contains probiotics, add 3 points 5) If the food contains fruit, add 3 points 6) If the food contains vegetables (NOT corn or other grains), add 3 points 7) If the animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free, add 2 points 8 ) If the food contains barley, add 2 points 9) If the food contains flax seed oil (not just the seeds), add 2 points 10) If the food contains oats or oatmeal, add 1 point 11) If the food contains sunflower oil, add 1 point 12) For every different specific animal protein source (other than the First one; count "chicken" and "chicken meal" as only one protein source, but "chicken" and "" as 2 different sources), add 1 point 13) If it contains glucosamine and chondroitin, add 1 point 14) If the vegetables have been tested for pesticides and are Pesticide-free, add 1 point 94-100+ = A 86-93 = B 78-85 = C 70-77 = D 69 = F Here are some foods that have already been scored. Dog Food scores: > Authority Harvest Baked / Score 116 A+ > Bil-Jac Select / Score 68 F > Canidae / Score 112 A+ > Chicken Soup Senior / Score 115 A+ > Diamond Maintenance / Score 64 F > Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice / Score 92 B > Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula / Score 99 A > **** Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium / Score 122 A+ > **** Van Patten's Duck and Potato / Score 106 A+ > Foundations / Score 106 A+ > Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold / Score 93 B > Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium / Score 73 D > Innova Dog / Score 114 A+ > Innova Evo / Score 114 A+ > Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables / Score 110 A+ > Nutrisource Lamb and Rice / Score 87 B > Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy / Score 87 B > Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice / Score 23 F > ProPlan Natural Turkey & Barley / Score 103 A+ > Purina Benful / Score 17 F > Purina Dog / Score 62 F > Purina Come-n-Get It / Score 16 F > Royal Canin Bulldog / Score 100 A+ > Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult / Score 106 A+ > Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice / Score 97 A > Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ / Score 63 F > Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies / Score 69 F > Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken / Score 110 A+ > Wolfking Adult Dog (bison) by Solid Gold / Score 97 A Thanks for this...we've been adding rice and chicken bits to their dry food and it's working...I also sent away for samples of 6 different brand and they just arrived, so I'll do a taste test this weekend...

how fun...lots of picts, please!

Welcome and congrats!