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WHY do I go on other boards?? Funny...

Lisa50Lisa50 member
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in Second Weddings

Aye, aye, aye ... I did it to myself, admittedly.  Every once in a while, I torture myself and go to the Etiquette board, and some others. 

A while back, I ruffled someone's feathers by referring Emily Post as the etiquette resource vs Crane's (which I think of as an excellent paper manufacturer).  Her response to me -- "Emily Post is dead!"  I started laughing/snorting so loudly that my fiance had to know the deal.  When I told him, he nearly keeled over in laughter.  In fact, that has become our mantra when we hear something that is completely non-sensical, one of us laughs and says, "Emily Post is dead!" Ha!

Anyhoo ... for some crazy reason (too much time on my hands??), I was on another board earlier today and saw something that same Knottie wrote which actually offended me.  Now, I don't offend easily, but her ignorance was SO flagrant -- and the advice she gave in response to the original post SO off base -- that I wrote a really flaming response.  Of course, I deleted it before hitting "POST," cuz that's just not how I roll.

But I thought of everyone here and something many of you have expressed repeatedly ...  Many of these young brides are so young and so inexperienced that it is frightening they're entering into marriage.  It makes me thankful and really, really happy that I am not a mom to any of them.  And thankful for THIS board.

I love you all!  Thanks again for your support earlier this week when my dad fell.  I was at the again house today (having convinced him yesterday that the staples should stay in more than 2 days!), just to make sure he's taking it easy.  Yeah, right ...

Have a great weekend, ladies!

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Re: WHY do I go on other boards?? Funny...

  • 2dBride2dBride member
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    edited December 2011
    Gee, not up for another 100-post thread about cash bars?  We haven't had one of those in whole minutes!
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  • prusgirlprusgirl member
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    edited December 2011
    Here, here!

    First...um so what Emily Post is dead...her freaking granddaughter (or great grand) STILL writes and bases much of her material on her grandmother.  So...YOU WIN!  I think her name is Peggy or something but, the family still and always will reign supreme as it pertains to manners.  Cranes and any other group is not as well known.  This goes beyond weddings.  The Posts' have books on party planning and just general graciousness.

    I took these boards after I had gotten married.  I am a first time but, older bride and I have to agree some of the girls are not very mature or sophisticated.  I was trounced on an issue -- giving thank you cards to those who sent gifts.  I only gave to those who sent a gift.  Women were livid.

    I explained and explained the rationale.  Including facts about my age group, all my guests were employed and their earning capacity and how their refusal to give a gift was just simply that - them refusing.  

    But, finally gave up.  Realizing, these are people who are not my age.  And when I was their age, I guess I too would have felt the same way.  But, c'est la vie.  
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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
    2500 Comments 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    Mica and prusgirl, yup ... I should give up on the other boards, except my wedding month board.  Oh, and flowers.  BTW, thanks for the canopy help, 2dBride.  But I digress ...

    Yes, a lot of the reactions are about age and experience.  When I refer to Emily Post, I am thinking of my old 5-lb tome (so heavy it can be used as a doorstop, ha!), that my friends and I all had on hand.  But I have learned that here on TK, many younger ladies' frames of reference stem from online blogs, websites, etc.  Generational differences, indeed.

    I should remember that these are "girls" in almost every sense of the word and that I have owned books, jewelry, etc. longer than they've been alive.  And that's no lie.   LOL!

    You ladies rock!  Enjoy the rest of the weekend.  Peace.
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  • MikesAngieMikesAngie member
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    edited December 2011
    Lisa,  I lurk but rarely comment on other boards... it's scary out there and those "little girls" are mean.... I'm sure we can be meaner we have just learned tact.   I do visit my month board, but since getting eaten alive over silk flowers...I pretty much lurk else where.
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
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    edited December 2011
    I don't worry about the boards so much since I get torn apart by my own family over etiquette issues...the boards are a cake walk next to that!  And here in cyberspace I can just ignore them if they don't agree, not so easy to do with family.  I do love the bit about Emily Post though!  I may just adopt that saying when someone says something to me that is completely loony.  Right now I just look at them and say "You shut your mouth when you're talking to me!"  Depending on their age it can leave them dumbfounded long enough for me to leave!!!
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  • topcatiomtopcatiom member
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    edited December 2011
    i just noticed this board, i have tried to participate on some of the others and am either scared off or ignored, maybe its my age, i tend to only comment on very un-flamable generic issues of chat, although my month board is lovely. i don't know how old some of them are, but i definately think i am older!
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  • sof0830sof0830
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    edited December 2011
    what a great post..thanks for sharing. I too, feel the same way at time on other boards. I shake my head & think " hmmm, just wet behind the ears "  and move on. lol
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  • BrooklclarkBrooklclark member
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    edited December 2011

    OMG OMG OMG how can you say that about young people that like we don’t know ettiquet (I’m just joking) but I am a young 2nd time bride. Its hard for me because I would like all the things that they are talking about and the second I bring up a topic they jump all over it like YOU CANT DO THAT – WHY WOULD YOU THINK THAT WAY. Please, grow up. I am glad that you are 22 and your parents are paying for everything. Hell when I was 18 and my parents were footing the bill yeah I would have said anything without thinking. Six years later I am a little older smarter and know what I want.  my wedding is going to be lovely and well a little too large in my opinion (75) but I don’t need to be more or less assaulted when I say that I wish I could have some of the pre wedding parties—YOU ALREADY HAD YOUR PARTIES THE FIRST TIME. All I have to say to girls getting married for the first time GOOD LUCK and don’t cry to me when you realize that all you really wanted was the glitz and fun of having a wedding.  Sorry ladies I just had to vent sorry if I you didn’t want to hear it.

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  • thealphabridethealphabride
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I think the Etiquette board is nothing but a bunch of cyber bullies who get their jollies insulting people and acting holier than thow.
    When I'm bored I go there and say I want ribbon wands. That ususally causes 100 responses too, it's great laughs.
    I don't take that board seriously.
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  • Kidlet 26Kidlet 26 member
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    edited December 2011

    I too tried the Ettiquette Board for awhile.  And had to take some of them to task for being so rude.  Which, hello?  Ettiquette anyone?

    Anyway, I've just found this board - I've mainly been on my local board and month board.  I hope in the future I can get some great advice from you ladies!

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  • prusgirlprusgirl member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_second-weddings_other-boards-funny?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:35Discussion:155cc7e2-87d2-4d4f-8ef2-fe347ce75f37Post:4c84f8cd-a4f3-4491-912a-0e632b125739">Re: WHY do I go on other boards?? Funny...</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think the Etiquette board is nothing but a bunch of cyber bullies who get their jollies insulting people and acting holier than thow. When I'm bored I go there and say I want ribbon wands. That ususally causes 100 responses too, it's great laughs. I don't take that board seriously.
    Posted by thealphabride[/QUOTE]

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    </div><div>LOL.  I love that!</div>
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  • sof0830sof0830
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    edited December 2011
    Alphabride:  Hysterical...I am rolling on the floor with this comment. Too funny.
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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
    2500 Comments 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_second-weddings_other-boards-funny?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:35Discussion:155cc7e2-87d2-4d4f-8ef2-fe347ce75f37Post:4c84f8cd-a4f3-4491-912a-0e632b125739">Re: WHY do I go on other boards?? Funny...</a>:
    [QUOTE]I think the Etiquette board is nothing but a bunch of cyber bullies who get their jollies insulting people and acting holier than thow. When I'm bored I go there and say I want ribbon wands. That ususally causes 100 responses too, it's great laughs. I don't take that board seriously.
    Posted by thealphabride[/QUOTE]

    LOL!  The next time you start a ribbon wand thread, let me know.  Hee hee.  I needed that laugh.
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