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Mariah09202008

So there are some people on my FB that are posting statuses about Obama canceling the national day of prayer.  Of course, these people haven't googled it or researched these claims.  It felt good to be able to respond to them "google 'Obama national day of prayer canceled 2010' and then click on Snopes.  It's not true, he's just not holding a public service in the White House, he's still observing it though". 

And then it irritates me that a judge in Wisconsin has declared the day unconstitutional...WTH? 

juliebug1997

Mariah,
When I was in Wisconsin for a conference, a judge up there said the same thing about the Pledge of Allegiance.  And, from what I remember, they've never held any kind of service at the WH--it's always been at the National Cathedral (or whatever they call it).  I'm not a fan but some of these people need to get over it.

I am waiting patiently (not really) for the next 46 minutes to go by because Lady Gaga tickets go on sale at 10 AM.  And I'm disappointed because Adam Lambert won't be her opening act here and I heard he was doing some of her dates.  A little bummed but still hopeful nonetheless.

SarahandAlex2010

I am sick of all these tragedies happening! Earthquakes, flooding, volcano erupt, missing kids, etc. UGH makes me sick to my stomach.

And I have a few people on my facebook that only posts about their awards, found animals, help build whatever on farmville. I am tired of it.

SarahandAlex2010

Julie - I thought tickets for Lady Gaga already went on sale? My SIL bought some and she said there was a huge line and they couldnt pick any seats just the section. Which sucks because I think they ended up getting the middle of the row instead of closer to the end.

Mariah09202008

Julie, Bush used to hold an observance in the east wing or something whenever he was president...so when Obama stopped doing that last year people freaked out, too. 

juliebug1997

Sarah,
A second show goes on sale today.....I have to wait until 10 AM....

Mariah,
I just read something from last year just that he toned it down and that Bush had had services in the East Room--I don't know why I thought it was the National Cathedral.  Eh.  I'm kind of tired of hearing about some of this stuff. 

Tiffany618

This board is kinda no fun anymore.  Everyone gets all pissy about everything.

Last time I checked this was a message board, and 9 times out of 10 you get an opinion whether you want it/like it or not.  Most of the time its good, sometimes its bad.  Get over it.

SarahandAlex2010

Oh thats right! I would love to see Lady Gaga! I might just buy some tickets.

juliebug1997

Tiffany,
Did someone get pissy?  I think we all have "our moments" but I'll agree that it's not that fun anymore and I think it more has to do with this new posting style (will I ever stop referring to it as new?) and also some of the new people when they come on asking the same questions that some asked two or three posts down.  That gets to you after a while. 

Tiffany618

Julie- No, no not today.. Just over the last few weeks. 

Mariah09202008

I never got the memo that this board was supposed to be sunshine and rainbows or that opinions couldn't be handed out.  That's why I give them.

And I wish the "silent majority" would just speak up.  If you think people are being rude, just say it.  This is a message board.  On the internet.  I don't know you.  You don't know me.  Chances are I'll never meet you.  E-mailing about people being rude is just as "high school" as people talking about someone in another post.  But that's just my opinion, which I clearly shouldn't give unless asked for.

I also don't understand why some people think we should all get along on this board.  If you don't get along with everyone you meet in real life, how are you supposed to get along with everyone on a message board?  This makes no sense to me.  And if people think this board is tough, then they haven't been to other boards who are even worse than this...And seriously, have you ever gone to the Dallas Morning News website and read the comments on some of those articles???  Now THAT is rude.  Some of those people have no class at all.  I think this board is pretty tame compared to that and to other boards on here.

Jay+Marissa

I'm going to look at a place we might rent that is .5 miles from the Knox/Henderson restaurants and 1 mile from Lower Greenville and SOCIETY BAKERY

Tiffany618

Mariah -  I think your rainbows and sunshine siggy may have to come back out soon. 

I've been considering the irony of how there was a tirade of "we should be able to say whatever we want about whoever we want, even if its negative" on the board a few weeks ago.....and yet most of the same people say its NOT OKAY to give a dissenting opinion of another persons idea. 


EDIT:  Also, if you think a wedding idea that I have SUCKS, feel free to tell me.  Actually, I come here for honest opinions and want to be told the truth.

Mariah09202008

Oh gosh, Marissa....I'd probably gain 10 lbs in a week if I lived close to Society Bakery....OMG...their red velvet cupcakes...I'm practically drooling.

Jay+Marissa

Oh, and 75% of my extended family is not coming to my wedding--the babies are legit, but some excuses are bizarre--my aunt (who was supposed to do my hair and said she couldn't come yesterday) has a "spinal cord injury" not covered by insurance and cannot afford to come (i.e. she is a hypochrondriac and some chiropractor told her spine isn't aligned or something). But the real reason is she "cant be around" my uncle. She walked out of his wedding 12 years ago.

I'm not really sure if I care, though--a lot of them either get wasted at weddings or are DRAMA MAMAS.

juliebug1997

I don't think we all have to get along and I don't think every one should just rubber stamp every idea that someone else has. 

Hmmm, I can think of two ways I disagreed with general opinion this week.  And my feelings aren't hurt at all. 

Mariah09202008

Marissa, that comment made me think of the Drama Llama

Mariah09202008

Mariah09202008

Bhahahahaha!!  These are hilarious!   I love google.

Tiffany618

Ooh I love the Drama Llama award one!!

Mariah09202008

Oh my gosh...seriously...these almost have me in tears.

[Deleted User]

I like when people disagree.  Makes it more interesting.  Kinda get tired of those posts where everyone compliments and congratulates someone on a feature of their wedding.

Not saying that I dont want people to post the details of their invites, or the colors they picked, or their engagement pics, I just hate when you scroll down and there is 20 posts of "Oh so cute!  Congrats!" and there is nothing else on the board for the day.

Donnaaries

I got some really cool advice on these boards earlier this week.  I had no idea I was suppose to interview more than 1 vendor before booking.

*feeling very snarky today*

Tiffany618

acholak- I totally agree!!!   My club board is that way and it is awful. 

amberpro

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_fff-10?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:4f20b7e4-7fbd-4276-9772-75cc240c451aPost:bf4241fe-ed2d-42e5-a166-d0f7452376e6">Re: FFF</a>:
[QUOTE]I got some really cool advice on these boards earlier this week.  I had no idea I was suppose to interview more than 1 vendor before booking. *feeling very snarky today*
Posted by Donnaaries[/QUOTE]

HA!  I thought that, too.

juliebug1997

Donna,
I saw that too and thought, "Duh".

Right now the prom is going on and there's lots of drama so my officers have renamed it prom-a.  Pictures, Mariah?

All the tickets are gone.  Boo.

ChocolateDelight

If you think it is fun to denigrate other people and their ideas, that says alot about your character and your endorsement of bullying.   I do not think this board should be a forum where we have people scared to present their ideas or visions because people will judge or denigrate their ideas.  

Like I said yesterday, we are all different and we need to value that.  If I want your opinion on an idea of mine, I will ask for it.  But just because I share my personal experience/examples in response to a question posed by another knottie does not serve as an open invitation to give me your unsolicited opinion.  If you think you have a better idea than mine, share your idea without denigrating mine.    If you insist on giving me your unsolicited opinion, be ready for the consequences because I am going come back swinging.   I am not scared of confrontation nor do I give a damn about fostering an environment that demeans others for the benefit of a few.  I value everyone's opinion, but I am not going to put up with rudeness and cattiness because it is simply not called for.  

Most of us appreciate the sound advice we have and continue to receive on this board.  But the least we can do is agree to disagree from time to time as long as we are respectful to each other. 

What is your attitude?
Are you humbly helpful or grumbly hateful????

almoyo

If you ask a room full of women for their opinions, there are going to be some (a lot) that clash. There's no reason to cry over some person on the internet thinking your idea is dumb. If you like it, go for it. If someone calling you out on something asinine makes you realize that you can improve upon the idea, GREAT! That's why you ask a bunch of women their advice, right?

If you want your a$$ kissed all day, call someone who HAS to deal with you in real life.

juliebug1997

I think most of us only expressed a concern for your wedding before you explained why you are doing what you're doing. 

ChocolateDelight

I did not ask or beg anybody to kiss my ass and you do not ever have to worry about me doing that on this board.   And just because I am trying to stand up for myself does not mean that I am crying.   I have faced tougher opponents in the courtroom and I haven't cried or back down.   So I am not about to cry or back down from a good fight on the internet.   Bring it on!!!!

almoyo

That's the point. Nobody wants to fight. The fact that you seem to need to is bizarre. I personally am tired of the incessant whiiiiiiiiining.

For real, does anyone have the number to the waaaambulance?