It's slooooowww......So post a Pet Peeve....

GoodLuckBear14

GLB - What and where was the best meal you've ever had?

There are actually three that stand out:
The Maisonette (now closed) in Cincinnati.  Incredible French meals and you were surrounded by original Monets, Manets and a couple of other artists I can't remember.

DB Bistro in NYC where I had some of the most delicious duck ever.

O'Connell's in Dublin.  The chef is the brother of the chef who started that whole slow food movement in Ireland and every dish was incredible.  Even though I was full I was still eating.

GLB: If money and time weren't an issue, where would you like to travel to and why?

The Greek Isles.  We were going back and forth between Ireland and Greece for our honeymoon and DH really wasn't comfortable going to Greece.  He wants to wait until the country stabilizes a bit more which will also give him time to brush up on his Greek.

Staar - Where is your favorite place to go for a weekend trip?

staar987

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[QUOTE]Staar:  If you could live anywhere in the world for one year, but then were never allowed to go back after that, where would you choose?
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I would probably choose Australia. I'd love to go there and I would have enough time to check out everything. After that long, I wouldn't ever need to go back.

bridalmarch: If you had to give up one food forever, what would it be?

KatWAG

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[QUOTE]GLB: what is your favorite animal and why? (excluding dogs and cats) Penguins.  It probably has something to do with me becoming a Penguins fan because of Mario LeMeux.  I had so many stuffed animal penguins that I just passed on to my niece and nephew, one of them had even lived on my office desk. <strong>Kat - Have you ever gotten a cheeseburger at The Billy Goat Tavern?
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Yes I have. And honestly, the place it kind of dirty and I have had better burgers. But dont tell any other Chicagoans. They will throw things at me.

<div>Stage, I would have nightmare for days if you jumped out at me like that. But Halloween is my least favorite holiday. I hide inside.

KAT:  What did you wnat to be when you were little and close did you come?

I wanted to be a spanish teacher. I studied abroad in Costa Rica and that is as close as I ever got. I am a lobbyist now.


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staar987

Staar - Where is your favorite place to go for a weekend trip?

I like to go down to San Diego. The Wild Animal Park there is amazing. I could just sit there all day and watch the giraffes. Plus they have a great location to check out tide pools.

sonya+adam

sonya - How did your FI propose?

He took me to my favorite park in my hometown. He took me for a walk, pushed me on the swings for a while, and then sat me down on a bench "to talk". He got down on one knee (which I never saw him doing!) and asked me to be his wife. It was so cute.

Sonya: What is the one song that will ALWAYS put you in a good mood?

I Want You Back - Jackson 5, without a doubt.

Ils: WB or Disney? Why?

KatWAG: What is your favorite meal to cook?

Stage: What is your favorite thing about your DH?

courtski2004

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: It's slooooo<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www......So">www......So</a> post a Pet Peeve.... : My one brother was a Halloween baby.  <strong>When we'd go trick or treating he'd tell every single person that it was his birthday and he'd get double the candy</strong> - one woman went back inside her house and came back with a piece of cake wrapped in a napkin.  My mom still talks about all of the doctors and nurses in costume when he was born.
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Aww, I did the exact same thing! We always had a halloween party at school, and it wasn't until I was in 2nd grade that I realized that it all wasn't just a big party for me. Womp womp.
My dad still jokes that if I were a boy that he would have named me Ichabod since our last name rhymes with 'Crane' (Sleepy Hollow reference). In truth, I think I would have been named Cody, but it is always a fun story that he tells.

ETA-someone asked the same question! I'll have to come up with another one!

sonya+adam

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: It's slooooo<a href="http://www......So" rel="nofollow">www......So</a> post a Pet Peeve.... : Gossip girl and sadly it is ending this season. I am getting into Breaking Amish. If you have any suggestions please pass them along! I ahvent found a new show to watch yet with TV season. Sonya: What is the one song that will ALWAYS put you in a good mood?
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<div>I'm pretty into Breaking Amish as well. My biggest guilty pleasure is Pretty Little Liars. I absolutely love that show, so I definitly suggest that. Also, Once Upon A Time, and New Girl are two of my other faves.</div>

GoodLuckBear14

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: It's slooooo<a href="http://www......So" rel="nofollow">www......So</a> post a Pet Peeve.... : <strong>Yes I have. And honestly, the place it kind of dirty and I have had better burgers. But dont tell any other Chicagoans. They will throw things at me</strong>. Stage, I would have nightmare for days if you jumped out at me like that. But Halloween is my least favorite holiday. I hide inside. KAT:  What did you wnat to be when you were little and close did you come? I wanted to be a spanish teacher. I studied abroad in Costa Rica and that is as close as I ever got. I am a lobbyist now.
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It's not the food, it's the show.  When we were in Chicago together I insisted on taking DH.  He thought I was nuts going down the steps and under the street but listening to those guys "No.  You don't look at the menu.  Look at me.  I am the menu....." was hilarious.  Belushi didn't have to exaggerate much when he created his SNL skit based on this.

brittany634

KAT- If I didn't have to worry about a budget at all, it would be a month in europe, Italy, Greece, France are my big ones. I've been to the UK, so those are the three that I'd love to do, I went to catholic school, and I would love to see the Vatican

LLS- What is your favorite thing to do for fun?

Sonya-What has been your biggest challenge with wedding planning?

Stage- Do you get along with your In-Laws?

Kat(again)- What is your favorite recipe?

GoodLuckBear14

GLB-What is the best meal you've ever eaten?

I answered this one a few posts up.  I will give you a great Texas restaurant I found though.  Clives in Houston.  If it is still there ane you ever have the chance to go, get the seared duck breast.

Sonya - what is your favorite song to rock out to when you are alone in your car driving down the highway but would be mortified if anyone knew?

KatWAG

Staar: I love San Diego and the Wild Animal Park is one of my favorite places. I love the spot where you can feed the little tine parrots.

Sonya: Your questions assumes that I can cook. And cooking really isnt my strong suit, but I am learning. I made a pretty good turkey chili the over day. I am more of a baker. Peanut butter blossoms for a favorite of mine.

Sonya: Did you go to college? What did you major in?

Staar: How do you feel about Sea world?

Court: If you could have picked your own name, what would you name yourself?

lls31

sonya - WB.  I would say mostly because I wasn't very exposed to Disney as a child.  I know so many people who own every single Disney movie and travel to Disney often.  I just never really got into it.  

peekaboo2011

PP: I cannot stand listening to people eat.  My father has become the worst offender lately, and I'm going to kill him.

Stage: Favorite poster on TK and why?  

staar987

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[QUOTE]Staar: I love San Diego and the Wild Animal Park is one of my favorite places. I love the spot where you can feed the little tine parrots.

Staar: How do you feel about Sea world?
Posted by KatWAG[/QUOTE]

I totally recommend the photo safari tours at the Wild Animal Park! A bit expensive, but worth it.

Sea World was fun when I was a kid. Now it feels like a strange amusement park where they use the animals for profit. Maybe thats why I like the Wild Animal Park so much. It is a non-profit.

Kat: If you had an extra room in your house/apartment, what would you use it for?

Stage: What would be one song on the soundtrack of your life?

lls31

brittany - For fun I love to spend time with my friends.  It doesn't matter what we do.  We could be at a party or sitting around in someone's living room and it's always a good time.  I feel so lucky to have such an amazing group of friends.  That sort of seems like a lame answer, so I'll add this.  I also love going to baseball games.  I used to have Yankees partial season tickets and I'd go to at least 20 games a year.  I miss doing that.

KatWAG - What's your favorite part of your job?

sonya+adam

Sonya-What has been your biggest challenge with wedding planning?

Thankfully, the biggest challenge so far has been deciding how many guests we want to invite. We just can't seem to agree on a number. But our wedding isn't until 2014, so I'm not too deep into planning at all yet.

Sonya - what is your favorite song to rock out to when you are alone in your car driving down the highway but would be mortified if anyone knew?

Well, I really like to sing to Demi Lovato. One time, I was singing her song Get Back at the top of my lungs, only to look down at my lap and see that I had accidentally called a friend of mine, and left him a minute long voicemail of me singing very loudly. It was probably one of the most embarrassing things that has ever happened to me.

Sonya: Did you go to college? What did you major in?

I did, I went to Le Cordon Bleu in Austin. I majored in Pastry and Baking.

Stage: What is your favorite scary movie?

GLB: What are your plans for the weekend?

GoodLuckBear14

GLB: What are your plans for the weekend?

Sleep.  I know that I want to see Argo.  I'm trying to book a mani/pedi for tomorrow.  We are still in the middle of a kitchen remodel so we either have to find another recipe we can make in an electric wok or find somewhere that we want to eat.

lls - do you have any siblings?

courtski2004

Court: If you could have picked your own name, what would you name yourself?

When I was in elementary school, I wanted go by Amy to shorten my middle name which is Amelia. It didn't go over well, I guess I tried to hard to make it happen like Gretchen Weiners.

Kat-as a Chicagoan, do you have any crazy Hangge Uppe stories? We went to Chicago for my sister's bach party and she was DYING to go there after hearing about it.

KatWAG

KAT: What is your favorite thing about Chicago?

I am walking advertisement for Chicago. I love Chicago. I have lived here my whole life and there is still so much to explore. Chicago is 2 completely different cities in the winter and the summer. In the winter its so peaceful, no one is around, the neighborhoods are empty. And it so beautiful with all the city lights, snow and the frozen lake. In the summer, everyone comes out of hiding and there are so many street fests, dog parks, beachs etc. Plus there are 51 neighborhoods all with a completely different feel and vibe. I am obsessed with Chicago... can you tell?

KatWAG - What's your favorite part of your job?

A big part of my job is entertaining, and I love that. And since there is always something new happening in politics, I am constantly on my toes.

Kat: If you had an extra room in your house/apartment, what would you use it for?
Maybe a room for Fred (my fur baby) to play in. Then he could keep his chewing contained in one room as oopsed to the entire house.

Stage: I have never been to AR, should i visit? where?

Sonya: Did you watch Arrested Development? Are you excited for the movie?

sonya+adam

SONYA - What is your favorite thing to bake?

I would have to say Chocolate Mousse Cake, because I love eating it afterwards, ha.

Sonya: Did you watch Arrested Development? Are you excited for the movie?

I watched the first season on Netflix, but didn't finish watching the other seasons. They are making a movie?! I had no idea! I'd probably go watch it. 

Stage: If you had to lose one of your 5 senses, which would you choose to lose?

Courtski: What is your favorite board game?

OwningAHome1981

When my mom calls me @ work, when I am working and expects me to drop everything and leave my clients hanging to talk to her. (Don't call me at work? Seems like a no-brainer).

lls31

Stage, if my dog could talk, I honestly don't know which celebrity he'd sound like.  Since he's so tiny, I like to think that he has a little, squeaky elf-ish voice. 

GLB, I do.  I have a sister who is 4 years younger.  She actually just got married in July and she posted here and there on TK's boards.

courtski - if you could give one piece of advice to future brides based on your own wedding experience, what would it be?

lls31

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[QUOTE]Stage: Favorite poster on TK and why?  GLB.  We've been friends for several years, have very similar personalities, and the ability to COMPLETELY disagree on stuff without it affecting our respect for each other (at least on my end...)  There have been other posters who have held similar qualities over the years, but they don't post here much anymore, so it's all about the CareBear. Stage: What would be one song on the soundtrack of your life? Follow You Down by Gin Blossoms Stage: What is your favorite scary movie? <strong>Saw (only the first one).  I think it is brilliantly done and a great example of a true psychological thriller.</strong> SONYA - What is your favorite thing to bake?
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<div>I LOVED Saw.  It's my favorite scary movie as well!</div>

GoodLuckBear14

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[QUOTE]Stage: Favorite poster on TK and why?  GLB.  We've been friends for several years, have very similar personalities, and the ability to COMPLETELY disagree on stuff without it affecting our respect for each other<strong> (at least on my end...)</strong>  There have been other posters who have held similar qualities over the years, but they don't post here much anymore, so it's all about the CareBear. Stage: What would be one song on the soundtrack of your life? Follow You Down by Gin Blossoms Stage: What is your favorite scary movie? Saw (only the first one).  I think it is brilliantly done and a great example of a true psychological thriller. SONYA - What is your favorite thing to bake?
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

no, it's mutual

courtski2004

Sonya-What is your favorite board game?

Trivial Pursuit! I love all the different versions, but my parents would play the 'Baby Boomers' edition when I was little and I loved hearing them play it with their friends.

lls:  if you could give one piece of advice to future brides based on your own wedding experience, what would it be?

Wow. I learned so many things the hard way, but in the end, I would recommend that all brides make 'no pay, no say' their personal mantra and pick up a copy of Emily Post's "Wedding Etiquette".

Stage-What was the first car you ever owned?

cwaggoner07

My pet peeve is magicians. Don't ask. I've tried to explain it to H so many times and it never comes out right.

Court - Have you been to the state fair yet??? Have you ever been?

lls31

I'm a sucker for a good scary movie or thriller.  Back when I was in high school, if someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was: "I want to be just like Stephen King."  I wanted to write novels that could be made into great horror films.  That didn't work out at all, but I do still love a good horror movie!

Stage - Do you have any kids?  If not, would you like to have kids?

GoodLuckBear14

GLB:  What is one piece of advice about marriage you would give to bride-to-bes?

If you can't do it already, learn good communication skills because you have to be able to discuss anything and everything with your spouse.  Understand that you never leave your spouse out there on his/her own if there is a disagreement with your family, it is your job to protect the person you love.  Appreciate each and every day that you have together, even if you are arguing because life will always end too soon (I thought I lost DH on 9/11).

General wedding advice: it's just a party so don't make it anything more than that.  We didn't try for anything "perfect".  If you were the first vendor to get back to us and we liked you, you got our business.  It made planing incredibly easy doing it this way.

Court - what was something that went wrong at your wedding that made it memorable?

sonya+adam

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[QUOTE]Sonya-What is your favorite board game? Trivial Pursuit! I love all the different versions, but my parents would play the 'Baby Boomers' edition when I was little and I loved hearing them play it with their friends. lls:  if you could give one piece of advice to future brides based on your own wedding experience, what would it be? Wow. I learned so many things the hard way, but in the end, I would recommend that all brides make 'no pay, no say' their personal mantra and pick up a copy of Emily Post's "Wedding Etiquette". Stage-What was the first car you ever owned?
Posted by courtski2004[/QUOTE]

<div>My parents did the same thing when I was little. I also enjoyed listening to them play!</div><div>
</div><div>GLB: Do you drink beer? If so, what is your favorite/what would you recommend to me?</div>

GoodLuckBear14

GLB: Do you drink beer? If so, what is your favorite/what would you recommend to me?

I don't.  It's the one thing I never wanted to acquire a taste for.  DH is a big fan of Fat Tire, Great Lakes and Sierra Nevada though.

I'm out of here ladies.  Have a good weekend.