The totally off-topic thread

[Pushka]

And it’s Labor not Labour.

We aren’t talking political parties here

 

[TheRealTMA]

Not when you’re having a baby IIRC.

I’m not and I don’t care if the German dynasty is either.

 

[Pushka]

And already, another Prince.

 

[TheRealTMA]

And already, another Prince.

Who cares?

 

[Denali]

So glad we went to Melrose Abbey. It's something I could look at multiple times, in different lights.

My Scottish regret is 3 weeks just isn't enough time. I would like to see more of the Scottish Borders, Aberdeenshire ect.

 

[TheRealTMA]

So glad we went to Melrose Abbey. It's something I could look at multiple times, in different lights.

My Scottish regret is 3 weeks just isn't enough time. I would like to see more of the Scottish Borders, Aberdeenshire ect.

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Do the NC500 next trip!

 

[Flying mermaid]

Formals are excruciatingly tedious.
Most of the dresses look awful and many go over the top. The food has never been good

Oh I love the dresses - how often do girls get to wear long dresses these days - two formals and their wedding is about it! No idea about the food.....

 

[Quickstatus]

Oh I love the dresses - how often do girls get to wear long dresses these days - two formals and their wedding is about it! No idea about the food.....

Not if you include more than one wedding

 

[Denali]

It's the social pressure BS that comes with formal that's nuts. The dress, hair, date then the $$$ on "the arrival" rubbish.

 

[Quickstatus]

No idea about the food.....

Most venues advertising for formals business would not make it into any restaurant guide.

Less money on dresses, hair, makeup more on the food and wine. The boys got it right - hire a suit, quick brush of hair and out the door. But then one could say the same about J/F travel - less on the getting there and more at the destination

 

[JessicaTam]

I thought South Africa but hubby mentioned Iceland. If Iceland, May or June?

Iceland in May or June? Lightweight - go in January.

 

[JohnK]

Who cares?

Some people obviously do.

I didn't even know she was pregnant.

 

[Flying mermaid]

Most venues advertising for formals business would not make it into any restaurant guide.

Less money on dresses, hair, makeup more on the food and wine. The boys got it right - hire a suit, quick brush of hair and out the door. But then one could say the same about J/F travel - less on the getting there and more at the destination

You are seeing it from the grumpy adult point of view. The girls love it . I agree it can get too stressful, but then the parents should be setting limits. I was happy with the dress and hair, but no way they were getting make up and nails done - that’s for weddings Ms FM and her friends didn’t even have a fancy transport. They elected to walk in carrying a cardboard cut out of Capt Jack Sparrow. (Don’t ask - there was a reason).

As far as JF travel - I believe it’s about getting there AND the destination, so we aren’t going to agree on that either.

 

[Quickstatus]

Tv ad - Dyson hair dryer $565 incl postage.
Just use a towel

 

[TheRealTMA]

Some people obviously do.

I didn't even know she was pregnant.

Neither did I or even care.

Just don’t read the CM. Forelock tugging occupies the front 20 pages.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Tv ad - Dyson hair dryer $565 incl postage.
Just use a towel

A real bargain! JohnK could get a return to Thailand for the whole family for that.

 

[cove]

I bought one for Mrscove and she rarely uses it. That Dyson product must carry a very high gross profit margin.

 

[docjames]

I bought one for Mrscove and she rarely uses it. That Dyson product must carry a very high gross profit margin.

I bought one for mrsdoc and she uses it frequently. Says it’s the best hair dryer she’s had by quite some margin.

 

[Quickstatus]

That Dyson product must carry a very high gross profit margin.

Apparently backed up by $100 million hair research.

I do like the Transforma Ladder - about the price of 3 Dyson hairdryers

 

[TheRealTMA]

Apparently backed up by $100 million hair research.

Wonderful R&D rebates they have in the UK.