Thursday!!!

labro · May 2015

southernpeach89 said:

labro said:
@beanbot2002 Hugs! I know Sunday will be so hard, but I hope No-UH and Bean do a ton to make you feel loved and appreciated!
@Hummingbird125 Thanks for reminding me about ordering flowers! I just ordered flowers for my MIL so now we're all set! Yay!
@everyone doing house stuff - good luck!
I've been stuck in stupid meetings all morning and I have more this afternoon. Ugh. Luckily today is my Friday because I'm going to be "sick" tomorrow and Monday while I drive with my parents for a short beach getaway. I can't wait!
Tonight I'm going to the same festival as @southernpeach89. Luckily my office is basically right next to it so I don't have to worry about finding a parking spot. Once I'm done with meetings for the afternoon, H, my mom, and I are going to walk down there together. Yay food!
AM I NOT ALLOWED TO WALK WITH YOU?

NO BECAUSE YOU'RE A MEANIE WHO TELLS OTHER PEOPLE SECRETS AND NOT YOUR OWN SISTER!

GoldenPenguin · May 2015

@twodimes - This is the inspiration:

This is what mine look like right now - I obviously need to get a bigger piece of wood, and then paint it.

[Deleted User] · May 2015

labro said:

southernpeach89 said:

labro said:
@beanbot2002 Hugs! I know Sunday will be so hard, but I hope No-UH and Bean do a ton to make you feel loved and appreciated!
@Hummingbird125 Thanks for reminding me about ordering flowers! I just ordered flowers for my MIL so now we're all set! Yay!
@everyone doing house stuff - good luck!
I've been stuck in stupid meetings all morning and I have more this afternoon. Ugh. Luckily today is my Friday because I'm going to be "sick" tomorrow and Monday while I drive with my parents for a short beach getaway. I can't wait!
Tonight I'm going to the same festival as @southernpeach89. Luckily my office is basically right next to it so I don't have to worry about finding a parking spot. Once I'm done with meetings for the afternoon, H, my mom, and I are going to walk down there together. Yay food!
AM I NOT ALLOWED TO WALK WITH YOU?
NO BECAUSE YOU'RE A MEANIE WHO TELLS OTHER PEOPLE SECRETS AND NOT YOUR OWN SISTER!

eilis1228 · May 2015

@Dignity100 Yay for productivity! I'm sorry you're so sore today

@buddysmom80 Ugh, I'm sorry your H's schedule didn't work out. Honestly, I'd rather leave a few rooms unfinished than do a rush job and risk messing something up.

@lavenderfields13 LOVE that dish! Please post pics of what you make!

@beanbot2002 *hugs*

@speakeasy14 Holy crap, lady! That sounds like a dental appointment from hell! I'm glad the numbness finally wore off last night, and I hope your mouth recovers quickly.

@Hummingbird125 Please post pics of all your WR things next week! Yay!

@Swazzle You always have the best weekend plans!

@southernpeach89 That festival sounds awesome! Good luck with all the moving this weekend!

@peaseblossom55 Pedis are the best! Enjoy!

@TwoDimes I love tulips! That sounds like a gorgeous festival. Have fun this weekend!

@jenjen047 Happy Birthday!

@GoldenPenguin SINGLE DIGITS!!!!!!

@AlPacina I'm sorry the house didn't work out

There will be others! Take your time and don't settle!

@bethsmiles YAY you're almost completely moved in!

@LaBro Enjoy your long weekend! I hear strep is going around... :-P

@CocoBellaF Just checking in to make sure everything is OK with you and your H! Also still worried about you after last night's storms-- I hope the damage was minimal! I'm so glad you guys got a storm cellar!

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Geez, Edible Arrangements is expensive. I decided to have something delivered to my mom's office for Mother's Day, and I'd forgotten how pricey their stuff is. Yeesh!

This weekend FI and I are going with a few friends to a Sherlock Holmes museum exhibit. We figured out the exhibit ends Sunday, so it's now or never. We're both huge Sherlock Holmes fans (I grew up reading them with my dad and watching the old Basil Rathbone specials), so we definitely don't want to miss this exhibit.

On Sunday we're having lunch with the FILs at a really fancy prime rib place. FFIL made reservations last month, and he said he's paying for all of us. Yeah! So excited!

Last night I made the oft-talked-about ST "Fried" Chicken, and holy moly was it amazing! FI liked it so much that he said we can add it to our normal dinner rotation. Om nom nom. I couldn't believe how good it was. I had a very graceful moment right before I sat down to eat where I dropped my plate and all but one piece of chicken, so that was fun. I was thisclose to crying. FI cleaned it up and split the rest of his food with me, but UGH. Also, this morning I couldn't find my shoes again. FI of course went right to them. I've determined that 1. I'm seriously losing my mind and 2. FI is the Liz Whisperer. I would probably lose my head if it weren't for him.

I'm also happy to report that FI has agreed we need a new mattress. For the past month or two, we've both been constantly tired and sore, no matter how much sleep we get. He's finally acknowledged that we need to either buy a mattress topper or a new mattress altogether. *sigh of relief*

Is it Friday yet?

labro · May 2015

southernpeach89 said:

labro said:

southernpeach89 said:

labro said:
@beanbot2002 Hugs! I know Sunday will be so hard, but I hope No-UH and Bean do a ton to make you feel loved and appreciated!
@Hummingbird125 Thanks for reminding me about ordering flowers! I just ordered flowers for my MIL so now we're all set! Yay!
@everyone doing house stuff - good luck!
I've been stuck in stupid meetings all morning and I have more this afternoon. Ugh. Luckily today is my Friday because I'm going to be "sick" tomorrow and Monday while I drive with my parents for a short beach getaway. I can't wait!
Tonight I'm going to the same festival as @southernpeach89. Luckily my office is basically right next to it so I don't have to worry about finding a parking spot. Once I'm done with meetings for the afternoon, H, my mom, and I are going to walk down there together. Yay food!
AM I NOT ALLOWED TO WALK WITH YOU?
NO BECAUSE YOU'RE A MEANIE WHO TELLS OTHER PEOPLE SECRETS AND NOT YOUR OWN SISTER!

FINE! But you have to wait with me in my stupid meeting.

Dignity100 · May 2015

@jenjen047 - Happy Birthday!!

@TwoDimes - Would the doggy school let you postpone Indy in the CGC class for a few months? If he's as hyper as it sounds, do you feel he will be able to pass the CGC test if he's being hyper?

@AlPacina - Sorry the house was a bust. Make sure you get what you want, you have every right to be picky! I too might be waiting longer for a new house than what I'd like.

@ellis1228 - YAY for a new mattress; I keep trying to talk my H into one. That was so nice that your FI shared his dinner with you.

jenjen047 · May 2015

@lavenderfields13 - yes alma nove! ive never been but im excited. have you been?

@alpacina - haha thanks for making a note

@everyone thanks for all the bday wishes!!!!

[Deleted User] · May 2015

@TwoDimes OMG I would have been livid too! I hope they go with what was originally quoted because what they're asking for is ridiculous.

[Deleted User] · May 2015

@TwoDimes lol wow...I would definitely keep fighting this.

lavenderfields13 · May 2015

@TwoDimes I'm crossing my fingers for you, that's insane!!

@jenjen047, I've heard it's good but nope I haven't been. I'm super picky and wouldn't eat anything on the menu lol

labro · May 2015

@TwoDimes OMG! I am so frustrated and annoyed for you! I really hope you get somewhere with the hotel because $2k for a ceremony space in the same area as your reception is total BS!!

Are you able to take Indy to a dog park or something pre-class? It might help run off some of her energy prior to doggie business time.

eilis1228 · May 2015

@TwoDimes WTF at the venue trying to charge $2k for the ceremony space. WOW! I also LOLed at the "complimentary Plan B." No duh there's a free back-up plan in case of bad weather! This hotel is obviously trying to nickel and dime people, geez. I'm glad you're standing your ground! That is ridiculous!

Peaseblossom55 · May 2015

@twodimes that is ridiculous I hope you get it sorted out soon.

Swazzle · May 2015

labro said:

southernpeach89 said:

labro said:
@beanbot2002 Hugs! I know Sunday will be so hard, but I hope No-UH and Bean do a ton to make you feel loved and appreciated!
@Hummingbird125 Thanks for reminding me about ordering flowers! I just ordered flowers for my MIL so now we're all set! Yay!
@everyone doing house stuff - good luck!
I've been stuck in stupid meetings all morning and I have more this afternoon. Ugh. Luckily today is my Friday because I'm going to be "sick" tomorrow and Monday while I drive with my parents for a short beach getaway. I can't wait!
Tonight I'm going to the same festival as @southernpeach89. Luckily my office is basically right next to it so I don't have to worry about finding a parking spot. Once I'm done with meetings for the afternoon, H, my mom, and I are going to walk down there together. Yay food!
AM I NOT ALLOWED TO WALK WITH YOU?
NO BECAUSE YOU'RE A MEANIE WHO TELLS OTHER PEOPLE SECRETS AND NOT YOUR OWN SISTER!

audrewuh · May 2015

FaceTime with @swazzle tonight!!

@beanbot2002 I send you all the hugs.

I've got an overnight "retreat" with my sixth graders Friday night and then Saturday I'm going to pick up new furniture/couch covers from IKEA. I'm so excited. Now @ellis1228 will actually have a place to sit when she comes over instead of on the floor.

speakeasy14 · May 2015

@eilis1228 It wasn't too horrible, my dentist has massage chairs and TV's so I was not paying attention at all. I have to go back next week to get the rest replaced. I guess the metal fillings do not last.

@twodimes that is frustrating, but I'm not surprised. One of the venues I use for events for work has a similar pricing for set up and tear down. Hopefully you are able to negotiate with them and have the cost greatly reduced. -- ETA just saw that you have an email that states $300. Even though that was the government quote instead of the hotel, I would use that as your bargaining tool since it is written proof for agreement

@alpacina Sorry the house didn't work out, but don't get discouraged. It took us awhile to find and get ours.

eilis1228 · May 2015

@audrewuh LOL I don't think I've ever sat on the floor at your house.

@speakeasy14 Ohhh that does sound like a nice dentist's office!

labro · May 2015

@TwoDimes Where did the extra $325 come from then? If $625 doesn't include service charge and tax? I thought they were honoring $300? Or is the $325 for chair rentals and stuff?

[Deleted User] · May 2015

@eilis1228 - We are OK. I am drying out the house today. 9" of rain in one evening. Only minor outdoor damage.

Love for @beanbot2002.

Happy birthday @jenjen047!

Blackbird230 · May 2015

All the hugs for @beanbot2002

@twodimes I would be so frustrated! I really hope you get everything worked out. I'm glad they brought the price down.

@labro and @southernpeach89 a tulip festival? That sounds really fun!

@goldenpenguin I love your board! It's going to look great!

LizzyTish88 · May 2015

Hi Ladies! I've been mostly lurking this week, trying to separate myself from all things wedding for a little while, but I wanted to pop by and say hello.

Good luck to all working on your houses this weekend! BF and I are going to buy a new water heater and stove this weekend. Tomorrow is one year for us in the house. I can't believe it's been a year!

@Beanbot2002- Hugs my dear. I know your mom will be looking over you this weekend and I'm sure Bean and No-Uh will spoil you. Also I know I said it on FB but your E-pics are so fantastic!!

@KeptinStitches I love the pictures you AWed of your wedding, sounds like an amazing day!

@Hummingbird125 I love all the wedding items you AWed, looks like things are coming together nicely!

@southernpeach89 Good luck moving! How exciting!

@Two Dimes I hope you can get everything cleared up with the venue people! How annoying.

@jenjen047 Happy Birthday!! Enjoy Alma Nove! BF and I really want to try that place, cause he delivers beer there and said it was amazing! We have been to Wahlburgers just not there yet! Have fun!

@GoldenPenguin I can't believe you are in the single digits!!

@AlPacina Sorry the house didn't work out. BF and I looked for three months before we found one and there had been a few we really had our hearts set on. Looking back I'm so happy with what we ended up with! Don't give up hope, the perfect house is out there!

We have a busy weekend planed. Not sure what we are doing tomorrow but Saturday we are going out to buy those new things for our house and then we have a birthday party at 2pm.

Sunday we have a first communion and then we are going out to dinner with our moms. Should be a good weekend! The next few weekends are already starting to fill up, we are barely ever free in the summer. It's good to keep busy though!!

labro · May 2015

@Blackbird230 I don't know where tulip festival came from. But no, we're going to a food festival, kind of like Taste of Chicago? Except it's just for our town. Lots of restaurants, lots of food and drink samples, live music, etc. It's fun!

@jenjen047 Happy Birthday!!! I HOPE YOU HAVE AN AMAZING DAY!

Blackbird230 · May 2015

@labro ah problems of reading on my phone. Someone mentioned tulips...or I've lost my mind. The latter is possible.

speakeasy14 · May 2015

TwoDimes said:

labro said:
@TwoDimes Where did the extra $325 come from then? If $625 doesn't include service charge and tax? I thought they were honoring $300? Or is the $325 for chair rentals and stuff?
$300 was the city's quote for "rental" of the space. The hotel staff is honoring that price for the rental of the space only, then tacking on $325 for set/up tear down of chairs (possibly also charging for chair rental, but they didn't specify), use of a sound system, and use of the space for the rehearsal.

Honestly I'm really confused why they'd charge for ANY of that beyond rental of the space. They would have to set up and tear down the chairs anyway if we held the ceremony on the balcony... ? So why is set-up/teardown/chairs free on the balcony but costs money on the patio? Makes no sense.

ETA - actually the setup/tear down charge does make a little sense now that I think about it. The patio normally has other furniture on it. So the staff would have to move that furniture first, set up the ceremony chairs, tear down the ceremony chairs, and then replace the original furniture. So I guess that would be worth an addional cost since the balcony does not have any furniture on it.

ETA2 - STILL doesn't explain the need for an additional 23% service charge though if they are already charging for the service!!

I would ask them that. Just say, "can you clarify why there is a set up and take down fee plus 23% service charge for this area, but not for that area?"

Blackbird230 · May 2015

@twodimes so I wasn't dreaming! Just mixing up festivals.

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