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Marianne the menu will be pretty traditional Italian........canapés with drinks while waiting for the bride and goom then anti pasto with all the usual things, char grilled zucinni, sundries tomatoes, button mushrooms, artichoke hearts, mixed hard cheeses with honey and mixed sliced meats......then pasta.......then pizza......then salad with whole roast beast (think DD has ordered lamb) and for desert a mixture of cakes and pastries (all Italian of course) and the wedding cake. They will do gluten free for me and DD as she also eats gluten free. The wedding cake is great too as the girl making that is going to do cup cakes to surround the cake and they will be gluten free. I think we have all bases covered so there will be something for everyone and I'm sure no one will leave hungry! It will be served informally on the tables and everyone will help themselves.......we are hoping it will feel like a huge family meal with plenty of interaction between the guests.
I do admire you for doing this for four daughters! So much work but I know it was done with love. This is my third as I did it for my niece as well including doing all the sewing for the bridesmaids and the ties and cumberbands for the men that matched the girls. She also got ready at my house when we lived in the city, as it was closer to the venue and bigger than hers. I remember doing last minute alterations to one of the bridesmaids dress as she failed to tell me she was pregnant and her shape changed a bit from the fitting.........you know how it is......lol. No matter, I didn't get too much sleep that night but the wedding went off without a hitch and was lovely even if I say so myself.........lol.
Oh Kathy! Your poor daughter! What a shock! So glad that hubby #2 is a normal heterosexual man for her. I'm sitting here chuckling over you saying your kitchen is hot as I'm moving things around in mine so I can install a combustion fire to warm mine up as its so cold!........lol. DH has a small one down in the shop that he never lights so I told him it would do much better at home and funnily enough, he agreed........lol. Do hope you cooking gets done so you can get it all frozen and ready to go.
Lisa, my son died before he tied the knot so I never got the chance to be mother of the groom........I would think that would be so much more relaxing.........lol.......at least you would have gotten the chance to really enjoy the wedding without all the stress........lucky you.
Talking about moving things in my kitchen, I have to take out some shelves and put in a cupboard so when I was in the city I went tonIkea and bought a flat pack one.........now all I have to do is put it together but I need to clear the shelves and move the old ones out first..........ho hum.......a woman's work is never done, particularly when she gets some silly idea like trying to warm thing up. This woman sort of forgets that one little thing always leads to another and before I know it that project has turned into a massiv thing.......sigh!
Have a great day all!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Just where are you putting the cupboard Chrissy???. Think the fire would be a great idea though as your kitchen could get very cold in the winter.
We have had two weddings both very different. DD2 had hers at the cathedral and because she sang in the choir it was the full works and very lovely. We had afternoon tea for about 300, had wedding cake and champagne as well. Then we had about 70 for a fairly informal meal and dance which was great fun except it was one of the hottest days of the year. We did most of the organising and did all the flowers etc. And this year DS got married - only about 50 guests, married at the venue then an incredible sit down meal. I did the flowers at thre venue but it was lovely to go and not do a lot. DS and Dil wanted it that way for everyone.
HAving a coffee before tidying up as we ahve cousins coming over for a meal. We have decided to buy chinese so not too much to do other than vacuum as there is sewing stuff all over the floor.
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Aly, do you remember the long set of shelves behind the door as you come in? Well, those shelves are being retired to the shop as behind them there is already tiles for a fire so I don't have to do anything there. The cupboard will fit between the edge of the tiles and the little window so basically the same area just a different configuration. The cupboard I got I am able to put a spice drawer in so that's a good thing and I can get extra shelves should I need. All the things that are presently on those shelves either have to fit in the new cupboard or get tossed.......lol......so I will be using the space wisely.
Your DDs wedding sounds just beautiful, a real fairy tale! I saw some of the pics you posted of your DS and that was lovely also just different. Oh! Hope you get that quilting done! Girl that's some quilt! Done forget to post a pic when you are done.
Taking a break from the building and back to finishing the dream catchers!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Chrissy,
Now what would I have to do to get an invitation to that reception? It is only 9:30 am here and I have already had breakfast but I can taste your dinner, especially the antipasto. Although diabetic, I know I would be tempted to try a little dessert too, especially if you will be serving Italian rum cake which seems to be a staple at Italian weddings in my area - oops almost forgot, I used to have a taste for cannolis too. I can probably put a few pounds on just thinking of your menu.
Although we have had four daughter's wedding, I don't sew so certainly didn't do anything like the wonderful things you have done.
Don't forget to post pictures of your outfit once you get that worked out. I was always last minute for shopping as for each wedding I planned on losing some weight but, as the day would approach, I would realize that wasn't going to happen, and off I would run to the mall.
Marianne
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Ok ladies...look what we saw on our day cruise on a Navy guided missle destroyer Friday..the
ship from the Movie " Master and Commander"
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Such a beautiful ship! What a sight to see it under sail! Fabulous! I saw it while on my travels but it was dockside with sails furled.......still very impressive!
Marianne, do you have your flight booked!........lol.
Today has been spent doing more of the dream catchers........28 complete, twelve to go. I can't say I'm going to be sorry to see the last of them done as they seem to be taking forever to complete........or maybe I've just about had enough........lol.
Thank goodness for quick meals! At least we eat right while all this prep is being done.
Have a great day girls!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
To all, we all have discussed chemo/ anethesia brain. We now can call it anesthesia/chemo/drug brain. This article is in AARP magazine. It discusses the drug classifications that can cause memory loss. It describes why each drug class can cause memory loss. It gives specific names of drugs. It gives alternative drugs that can be substituted. I would suggest reviewing it with your prescribing doc if you have concerns regarding any of your meds. I also suggest you put it in your favorite places on your computer. Also, printing it off for future referrence if you have a printer. Please, pass this on to other BCO friends, friends etc.
sassywww.aarp.org/health/brain-heal...
Haven't been here much in alongggggg time, but this artcle is a MUST SHARE type with those I care about
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these flowers seem to float
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Oh they do, Lisa! Beautiful.
We took a cradle to DD's house today, the same one she used when she was a baby. Actually, it was the only place she'd sleep at first and was a gift from her aunt and uncle. Hope DD goes into labor soon since she'll be 40 wks Sunday, but you never know.
Hugs to all.
Kathy
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After the American Revolution, my ancestor walked from CT to Albany NY with a cradle and a cow..the cradle stayed in our family and recently our son used it for our grandkids..
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Oh my, what a treasure that cradle is, Lisa! I know it will stay in the family forever.
Kathy
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Lisa, love the flower. We have one in our front yard and it gets taller than everything except the trees.
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Lisa sure is a gorgeous poppy! I love seeing them in clusters as they gently nod on the breeze......ahhhh!
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I am in need of some advice. As I have said before my cancer has returned after almost twelve years with bone mets and now a lesion on the liver. My onc has suggested a chemo combo that I am not quite comfortable with because of my age - 77, although I don't think I look or act like 77, but lately with my mind spinning from having to make such serious decisions I am starting to feel 77. I need to know if any of you in the course of your treatment have decided to get a second opinion and how you approached your onc with this and how he reacted to your decision.
I look forward to all the advice and comments you make.
Marianne
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Absolutely go for a second or third opinion..any good oncologist or doctor welcome them. I did for my onc, my surgeon, and my radiologist and it is a good thing I did.
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"I did for my onc, my surgeon, and my radiologist and it is a good thing I did."
Lisa,
why do you say it is a good thing you did?
Marianne
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the second opinion of my radiologist found a lump the others had missed...the surgeon had a better idea and the oncologist offered a different chemo...for starters.
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I think getting a second opinion is very common and not resented by the docs. Lots of women on here have gotten second and even third opinions. If they agree, then you may feel better about going ahead with it. And 77 is not old - you're only 4 yrs older than me.
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Marianne - do get a second opinion if you are uncomfortable with what you oncologist says. If he is a good doctor he will not be upset at the request and he will have recommendations of who else you might see. Some even make the appointment for you. The more information you both have the better your treatment can be.
Hugs, AJ
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Dream catchers all complete!.....yay!....finally! I think I have managed to make them all slightly different even if its just the configuration of the beads or their colour. I must admit, they look pretty and should look lovely once they are hung at the venue. Dd came up over the weekend and we went to the restaurant and did the final review of the menu and order of service as well as sorted the availability of the venue for setting up etc. so now that is all done I only have to hire a couple of portable heaters and go sort the fairy lights out at my SILs as we are borrowing what she had for her DDs wedding some years ago.
I've been sorting through stuff I have on the shelves in the kitchen as they are being replaced by a cupboard. I had been just looking at them and wondering how I was going to fit it all but I discovered that I had turned into a hoarder......lol......and now that I have sorted and thrown a lot of stuff I will have no problem fitting it in with room to spare. Can any of you tell me why I would hang onto a coffee machine that did not work when I have a new one that does? Me either so in the bin it went!.........lol. I'm now settled in fron of the fire with a cup of tea in hand and the iPad on my lap.......ahhhhhh! Nice to get off my feet.
Marianne I didn't get a second opinion......back then I was a bit dumb about the whole procedure........but had I found this forum and read the advice given to those in the know, I surely would have done. It's amazing what almost ten years and hindsight with a lot of education can do. It's always good to get the opinions of more than one doc and then you can decide the best path for you and that may be a combination of both opinions.
AJ! Lovely to see you! I keep missing you with my phone calls......lol.....but I will keep trying. I'm just glad you popped your head in to say hi here.
Well I need to go drink my cup of tea before its actually freezing cold.....yuk. Take care all!
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Chrissy, DH insists on keeping a meat grinder, although we haven't eaten red meat for years. That and all the little plastic things that tomatoes and berries come in. I could see a few, but it's more than that. To be honest, why am I saving some of the material I have on hand. Yards of beige cotton meant for a 3 piece suit back in the 70's for instance.
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I am married to a hoarder...impossible...
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Wren:
We live in a condo development that is surrounded by farms owned by Amish and Mennonites. They are always selling produce in those little plastic containers but you have to return the containers when you buy the produce. I always wonder how many of those things they must own. Even if I don't get the containers from them, they sure appreciate getting your used ones.
Marianne
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I am quite sure that those plastic containers get up to no good in thecupboard - have you noticed how they multiply?
Marianne, where abouts are you? My aunt, who I will be seeing in about two weeks, lives very close to Amish and Mennonite communities in Pennsylvania. Bought a beautiful quilt when we visited her in 2010. I know there are communities in other states and I have a Canadian friend who was brought up Mennonite.
Must drink my cup od tea and sew these hems.
Big hugs.
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I wish I still had a copy of a piece a friend and I wrote back in the 80's. remember how wire coat hangers used to multiply. And anyone who has ever worked in a large office knows how paperclips do. We wrote a rather humorus piece about The Sex Life of Paperclips and Coathangers.
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Yay Chrissy, dream catchers all done! It's all coming together and I can't wait to see the pictures!
Lisa, I fear I too am married to a hoarder. Every year or so I decide to clean out our garage, which holds everything except cars, and everything I propose throwing away he might "need" some day. So, I've begun clearing bit by bit, while he's gone somewhere. It's the only way to get rid of anything.
AJ, it's good to see you! Hope all is well.
DD's baby is now 2 days overdue, so still waiting.
Hugs to all,
Kathy
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Kathy, breathe........babies have a habit of coming in their own sweet time and not to our schedule......lol.......all of mine were between one and two weeks over and believe me, they were well cooked when born, they all peeled!
I read somewhere not so long ago that the 40 week gestation is pretty much a myth as most babies do not arrive on time. Scientist are now saying gestation can be anything from 30 - 42 weeks and would be considered normal full term. Hoping but comes soon as I know these last days can be harrowing!
I have decided, after looking through my crochet patterns, to make a beautiful pullover and soft full skirt with cami for the wedding. The colour of the pullover is latte and I'll do the skirt and cami in probably a soft mushroom.......so, I have given myself a two week window to get the top done and if its not complete or very close to being complete then it will be a shopping trip to the city for something off the peg.
DH is a bit of a hoarder but for the last six weeks he has finally gotten into the back of his shop and sorted stuff.........there were so many books that were unsaleable that he needed to hire a large skip to take them away! I will admit its been a hell of a job and one that has needed to be done for the last five years but was so daunting he kept putting it off but now at least what is there ( and there is still an enormous amount) is organised and he can see and get to everything. I will say for the time being though as I know him so well, in no time at all he will have filled the space (what little there is) with all sorts of new things........lol.......I just feel sorry for my girls if something happens to us as trying to sort and get rid of everything is going to be one of their worst nightmares!
Well back to my crocheting as the next two weeks are going to fly!
Love n hugs all! Chrissy0 -
We also have a garage that doesn't ever have a car in it. So much furniture most of it is boomerang things from children but it also seems to multiply. That is one job for over summer as next year we are going to have the garage reroofed and repaired. i have quite a collection of fabric but i certainly don't save every scrap like my friend does. She is really a hoarder.
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"Marianne, where abouts are you? My aunt, who I will be seeing in about two weeks, lives very close to Amish and Mennonite communities in Pennsylvania."
Alyson,
I can't wait to hear where your aunt lives. I am in Lancaster county right in the heart of all things dutch.
As to babies arrival dates - all five were about two weeks past the due date that was given by the doctor. As a matter of fact, my baby will be 40 next week. I am so lucky as she was late marrying and has three little ones. So I have two grands well into their 20s and now three little ones - so much fun = and so nice at 77 to still have little ones around.
Chrissy, your planned outfit sounds very chic! Can't wait to see all the pics - don't forget to get some pics of the food to keep me happy.
Blessings, Marianne
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Alyson:
So sorry - I realized that I didn't say exactly where Lancaster County is in my previous post. I too am in Pennsylvania. Are you coming here or is your aunt visiting you?
Marianne
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