Class of March 2013 Part 48
Living and Loving Life at Last
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: gods own country
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All is well with me apart from another bout of insomnia. We bought a box trailer at the weekend and are planning to drive down to Spain in February with furnishings and extras for the new house. So, I'm lying awake at 4 this morning worrying whether the sofa will fit through the Spanish door.... ( driving a few thousand miles on foreign roads.... Meh, worry about that nearer the time! )
DD so good to hear from you but sorry about your circs I hope your back eases, maybe once it is better you can begin yoga or Pilates to prevent another episode down the road. I imagine the stresses you've been under and all the travelling haven't helped it.
As for the wedding, I feel it is one of those occasions when you have to do what is right for you. Both of mine were small, no more than 40 guests at either, though the second one had more ceremony. We made a point of telling folk early that we were keeping things small, and told those we weren't asking that they had an open invite to a free holiday in Scotland any time they wanted instead! ( no one has taken us up on it which makes you wonder exactly how close you really are!)
I can understand your mom being upset, I guess I would too... She almost lost you a few years back. But this is your life, your wedding. If you can't talk to her without the emotions getting in the way, then write it down in an old fashioned letter. Let her know that you are not doing this to hurt her, or upset her, but you are doing this because trying to do things the other way made you and your girl ill. if she can't see past this, then it is about her issues, and there is nothing you can - or should - do. I of course will be there smashing plates. ( not because it's Greek, because I'm a klutz!) as will all us Marchers. In spirit of course, but we will raise a glass of fizzy waters and wish you both health and happiness on the day.
DD so good to hear from you but sorry about your circs I hope your back eases, maybe once it is better you can begin yoga or Pilates to prevent another episode down the road. I imagine the stresses you've been under and all the travelling haven't helped it.
As for the wedding, I feel it is one of those occasions when you have to do what is right for you. Both of mine were small, no more than 40 guests at either, though the second one had more ceremony. We made a point of telling folk early that we were keeping things small, and told those we weren't asking that they had an open invite to a free holiday in Scotland any time they wanted instead! ( no one has taken us up on it which makes you wonder exactly how close you really are!)
I can understand your mom being upset, I guess I would too... She almost lost you a few years back. But this is your life, your wedding. If you can't talk to her without the emotions getting in the way, then write it down in an old fashioned letter. Let her know that you are not doing this to hurt her, or upset her, but you are doing this because trying to do things the other way made you and your girl ill. if she can't see past this, then it is about her issues, and there is nothing you can - or should - do. I of course will be there smashing plates. ( not because it's Greek, because I'm a klutz!) as will all us Marchers. In spirit of course, but we will raise a glass of fizzy waters and wish you both health and happiness on the day.
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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Gilmer- a deep reflection. I mirror your thoughts although I will not get dogged about it. Just wandering com 16 - 3. Have a good whatever part of the day it is depending on the spatial orbit of the earth as with the that of the sun, sober of course.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Florida
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I know, Sass. I hate it when our thread makes it to the second page. I actually tried to post this morning but my wireless connection dropped.
Trach, your view sounds lovely. I hope you can relax a bit before the job and housing search have to start.
Trach, your view sounds lovely. I hope you can relax a bit before the job and housing search have to start.
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