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May I ask a newbie question? (long)

buffalove716buffalove716 member
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I have been lurking here for a long time - actually joined about a week ago. First, I just wanted to say that any newbie who is scared away from posting here is overly sensitive. The NWR posts are entertaining, funny and informative on subjects other than wedding plans (There are other things going on in people’s lives than my wedding? I doubt it; I’m kind of a big deal). So, to put my money where my mouth is, I’m not scared to ask some questions.

1. Could someone please explain what "FTW", "S/O" and "troll" mean? I have seen these multiple times and can’t figure them out. I looked on the "Knottie Lingo" board, but did not see them (that doesn’t mean they are not there - I am not always the most careful).

2. When I throw myself a pre-wedding party and am sending out the invitations to everyone who isn’t invited to the wedding, is it ok to ask for cash to put toward my honeymoon?

OK, the second one is a joke, but the first one I am really curious about.

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    brookelynpaisleybrookelynpaisley member
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    A week is not a long time to lurk. At all. Especially since the ridiculous questions are on about a 3 week cycle.

    1. FTW = for the win (best response), S/O = spin off from another question/poll. A troll is a fake poster who comes in with ridiculous posts to stir up drama

    You got me with #2. Nice one.
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    brookelynpaisleybrookelynpaisley member
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    Oh, and I misunderstood you - lurked a long time, but JUST joined a week ago. Duh, Brooke.
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    buffalove716buffalove716 member
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    Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it.  I have lurked for about 2-3months, but then finally joined because I was starting to feel creepy. 

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    brookelynpaisleybrookelynpaisley member
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    Buffalove, are you from Buffalo, too? My mom is from Geneseo, DH's parents are from Canadaigua.
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    aMrsin09aMrsin09
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    Hmm, I didn't start to feel creepy until I fell into the snake pit ;-)

    Welcome aboard!
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    buttaflaibuttaflai
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    I started reading number 2 and got annoyed. Then, I liked you.
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    buffalove716buffalove716 member
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    I am from Buffalo - North Buffalo area.  My sister went to Geneseo for college - it is so beautiful there.  I love the smell of the alfalfa in the spring.  And we are actually going to Canandaigua for Thanksgiving. 
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    buffalove716buffalove716 member
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    Thanks aMrs!  and buttaflai - I love your screen name! 
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    brookelynpaisleybrookelynpaisley member
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    Ah very cool! Enjoy your Western NY holiday! I love it there this time of year and am a little jealous of you currently :)
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    arbolitaarbolita
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    Fishy can write you a poem to help out with the second question
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    buffalove716buffalove716 member
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    Thanks!  Enjoy your holiday as well.  We'll see if you are still jealous when it is May and we still have snow :)
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    Brie2010Brie2010 member
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    Hi and welcome.  Tell us about yourself.  We could use a little new blood around here and you seem funny.

    Also, it helps if you put up a siggy pic for people to recognize you by.
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    TheSaltyPeanutTheSaltyPeanut member
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    I second the siggy pic... welcome :)
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    NebbNebb member
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    Ditto brie, you need a pic.
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    vallyhoovallyhoo
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_may-ask-newbie-question-long?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:14b45a2a-1ccb-4f36-9107-2e90e031e55ePost:fe024bd1-a258-468f-a4f8-54fe472d01a4">Re: May I ask a newbie question? (long)</a>:
    [QUOTE]Also, it helps if you put up a siggy pic for people to recognize you by.
    Posted by Brie2010[/QUOTE]

    And an avatar pic... for those of us who hide siggies.
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    buffalove716buffalove716 member
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    Thanks for being so welcoming!

    You have to have a good sense of humor to live in Buffalo. 

    I'm a 28 year old lawyer from Buffalo.  I practice railroad law.  I didn't even know the railroads were still in existence until I got this job, but now I LOVE it. 

    I have two dogs who are the loves of my life after FI.  Buddy and Hella, both labs. 

    I will work on the picture.  Right now, I am at work, pretending to work so that my secretary will actually work.  I am so mean.  As soon as I get home, I will find a picture. 
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    Brie2010Brie2010 member
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    Hey, cool, I'm an attorney too (non-practicing though).  I remember a few railroad-y cases from law school that were actually pretty interesting.

    And you will also have to share pictures of these labs, too. 
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    vallyhoovallyhoo
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    Labs are awesome.

    Laps are awesome, too, but that's another discussion.
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    aMrsin09aMrsin09
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    Yes, we certainly need pictures of the puppies!
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    salt78salt78 member
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    Actually what you need to do is have someone stand at the door at all your prewedding parties with a box and whoever doesn't bring money for you has to leave.

    Let your guests know on the invitations that you also accept Paypal.
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    buffalove716buffalove716 member
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    Salt - you are a genius.  I am thinking about telling people that there is a minimum acceptable gift as well.  I don't want people cheaping out on me.  This is my day, after all. 

    Here is a picture of Buddy that I could find on my computer, I promise that I will get one of Hella and post soon and also get a siggy pic and avatar.  I hope it is not too large, I am new at this :)

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    Brie2010Brie2010 member
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    OMG, love.  What a cutie!

    We are spending Thanksgiving with the FILs and they have the tiniest yellow lab I've ever seen.  I love him.
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    Buddy is cute.
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    salt78salt78 member
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    D'awwwww puppy!
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    aw :)  I'm a Golden girl, but of all the labs chocolate ones are my favorite, Buddy is adorable!  I love his face..."Why are you taking that picture and NOT throwing this ball for me?"
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    Awww I love brown dogs with brown noses.
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    I watched Up last night and for some reason, that picture reminds me of Dug and I love it.
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    ac_in_dcac_in_dc member
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    Aww....I have a chocolate lab named Willard, but he's an old man (11 years). I'm getting a little brother for him soon.

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    buffalove716buffalove716 member
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    Willard is such a great name!  Is he finally calm at 11 years?  I am not sure if either of mine will ever calm down! 

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    desireedpdesireedp
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    Very cute puppy! It makes me wish I was home playing with mine.


    Welcome to the board, seems like you'll fit right in ;)

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