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Post by janetcatbird on Oct 12, 2006 23:09:07 GMT -5
Oh no, Nikkigreen, please don't think I was being callous, somehow I skipped right over the bit about your Dad. I'm so sorry about that. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family. And the offer to Techguy goes to you as well--and anybody else who's struggling through a hard time--when you need to yell and scream about the situation, we're here. If you'd be more comfortable with a PM, I'm open.
Take care.
--Catbird
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Post by janetcatbird on Oct 13, 2006 8:55:59 GMT -5
Well, the stick puppets were part of this church's community outreach--they would go out to nursing homes, hospitals, etc. Well, the sanctuary (which, by the way, didn't have a cross) was the only place tall enough to hold these 12 foot things. But the grandparents were having heart failure already at various aspects of the wedding (non-denominational church with no cross, not the church Mama grew up in, not having a family member who was ordained to do the ceremony) so Mama told the pastor they had to get the things out of the sanctuary. He agreed and said he'd find a spot.
A couple days before the wedding--pastor calls Mama up. "Hey there, how are you, you doing alright?"
"Are those damn puppets still in there?!?!" Fortunately the pastor had a sense of humor. There are no pictures in the wedding album, but I've heard the story several times. I mean, they were tucked in the back, not down front or anything.
Yeah, Southern weddings. My aunt got married last May, and for whatever reason there was a mini chime (gong) down front, which my uncle (not the new one) rang at key moments, much to our amusement. So he got a desktop zen gong for Christmas. My cousin and I sang "Sabbath Prayer" from Fiddler on the Roof, with some lyric rewriting. (When my aunt told people she was having a Fiddler song, their eyes would light up. "Sunrise Sunset!" "I'm 49 years old, no they're not singing about the little girl at play!") I was just ready to throw up I was so nervous, but half the guests were mouthing the words with us so that was a bit of amusement. And, as the oldest girl in the kids' generation, after the wedding I inherited the Bachelorette on the Loose plastic shot glass. (Which I think got stolen from my car, grr.)
My father is hoping he can just "write the boy a check and hold the ladder" when my time comes, although my mother of course has put her foot down. So Plan B, since our church is five minutes from the Krispy Kreme, is Hot Now doughnuts in the parking lot.
--Catbird
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Post by Patcat on Oct 13, 2006 10:57:50 GMT -5
My mom and dad were older when they married for the first time--both stayed at home to help with their large families. My dad was in his late 40s, my mom in her late 30s, and there was a great deal of comment about their getting married. But the parish priest (a man apparently straight out of the movies and a cross between Pat O'Brien, Spencer Tracy and Bing Crosby) was all for them. "World's hard enough," he said. "People in love should get support."
My mom and dad decided on an early morning Mass with breakfast to follow; the pastor liked that too. "Sensible...less expensive...gets you off on your honeymoon...and people fed."
The small town they lived in said they wouldn't get up that early--and when the day came, the whole town showed up. My mom told me that at one point the priest leaned over to her and said, "You know, I think they all thought you wouldn't go through with it."
My other wedding story: I've only been in one wedding. I was the Maid of Honor for my best friend. She comes from a big, Catholic family, and is the second daughter. The eldest and first daughter married in a small ceremony because her husband was leaving for the Army, so my friend's father felt he hadn't had the chance to have a big wedding. He splurged a bit for my friend, so it was a fairly big wedding. My friend's to be husband (still her husband and also a very good friend) had converted to Catholicism, but many of his relatives were Baptists or Nazarenes. When they came to the church, I think some of them expected to be kidnapped and taken to the Vatican.
The groom's family was told to watch me...when I stood up, they stood up. When I sat down, they sat down. When I knelt down, they sat down. I have been, for better or worse, Catholic all my life. At that wedding, I went completely blank. I was bobbing up and down like a cork.
Patcat
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Post by sarahlee on Oct 13, 2006 11:30:17 GMT -5
Catholic all my life. At that wedding, I went completely blank. I was bobbing up and down like a cork. Patcat LOL Pcat! I was raised in a very conservative church, and when I first started singing for pay, one of my first big jobs was singing for an ordination. The Elders were so upset, they hauled me to an "accounting" before them and threatened me with "disfellowship" for consorting with charismatic papists! The meeting didn't go well, my mom kept pinching me for giggling... |
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Post by rangerhm on Oct 13, 2006 12:22:14 GMT -5
When my husband and I were planning our wedding we wanted a justice of the peace, he is a non-practicing catholic and I am jewish. But to appease our families, we agreed on an interfaith minister, not sure how one becomes interfaith, but that is another story. When the minister asked my then fiance what kind of ceremony he wanted, he said short, how long just to get all the legalese stuff in and a couple of god bless yous to satisfy the parents. The look on the Minister's face was priceless!!! In the end everyone was happy with the ceremony and we will celebrate our 15th anniversary next month.
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Post by SarahIvy on Oct 13, 2006 13:18:47 GMT -5
Count me among those curious where Spaniard is off to, I hope it's something fun. Oh, Janetcatbird, I LOVE that you're doing Carol Burnett's Scarlett! And I may have to steal the "off duty hooker" idea someday, brilliant  Sarahivy,explain the poodle skirt and pilgrim. Oh, Janethyland, how to properly explain the poodle skirt and pilgrim... Well, the mister and I got married at The 24 Hour Church of Elvis, in Portland, Oregon. You could say it's something of a Pacific Northwest legend, in fact I just discovered it has a nice Wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_Hour_Church_of_ElvisIt was a wonderful wedding. We danced the hokey pokey, had to repeat portions of dialogue from "It's A Wonderful Life" as part of the ceremony, and after the ceremony was over she paraded us up and down the mainstreet with huge signs, and cars all honked and people cheered. As kooky and utterly ridiculous as it sounds (and believe me, it was), it was also surprisingly lovely and meaningful. The costumes were because I flat out told my two best girlfriends that they were only invited to be in my wedding if they wore them....it was the Church of Elvis after all! (And I am a teensy bit bossy.) You really can't beat a legal $25 wedding |
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Post by madger on Oct 13, 2006 14:48:44 GMT -5
I love all the wacky wedding stories, it seems there isn't a conventional person among us, what does that tell you about CI? ;D
The Mr. and I married in my sister-in-law's back yard, we are so laid back it's a miracle there was a wedding at all. I was raised Catholic, Mr. Lutheran so of course we had a Methodist pastor marry us, we have him gulping vodka down martinis on video tape. Our singer was tricked into doing this gig because he didn't do weddings, so we told him it was a party. The last people to leave were the singer and the bartender because they were having too much fun.
Techguy: Keep up the good work! how many puppies will you come home with?
Nikkigreen: If you need an ear, any time, we're here.
Española: ¡Que lo Pases bien!
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Post by Sirenna on Oct 14, 2006 17:41:00 GMT -5
That's great news, techguy. As always give her our best wishes. Thanks for the thanksgiving nod. I work the Canadian holiday and get the American ones off but my boss ordered us a turkey swiss chalet!? Nicky, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. You both are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm thining of taking courses to become a CMA while continuing to work so my fright night might extend over the next several years!!! Did someone say puppies..?  |
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Post by sarahlee on Oct 15, 2006 16:35:46 GMT -5
I'm thining of taking courses to become a CMA while continuing to work so my fright night might extend over the next several years!!! CMA--does that mean Certified Medical Assistant? |
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Post by Ronni on Oct 16, 2006 11:06:09 GMT -5
I was just reading all the posts for the town meeting, I'm a little behind.
Nikki, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, I wish only the best for both of you.
Techguy, glad to hear your wife is feeling better emotionally. That means a lot. Hope things continue to go well for her and for you.
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Post by caseyswife on Oct 16, 2006 13:50:42 GMT -5
Best of wishes to you and your family Nikki - I will keep you and your Dad in my prayers.
Congrats on reaching the halfway point, Tech and Mrs. You continue to be in my thoughts as well.
caseyswife
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Post by Sirenna on Oct 16, 2006 20:57:24 GMT -5
CMA is accounting. Certified medical assistant definately sounds more interesting. I've been under the gun of lay-offs three times this year - so far I managed to duck but I think I need to be more specialized rather than general business so I'm not at the mercy of the senior execu-dicks and their wacky business models.
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Post by Metella on Oct 17, 2006 11:44:20 GMT -5
Forecasting is a big draw in my area - business forecasting so they can project budgets and market strategy.
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Post by sarahlee on Oct 17, 2006 17:36:28 GMT -5
Oh, Okay. You would probably have job assurance as a Medical Assistant, but you'll make more $$$ with accounting. Good luck! |
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Post by NikkiGreen on Oct 19, 2006 18:21:58 GMT -5
Techguy, Sirenna, Ronni, Catbird, Caseyswife and Madger...thanks for the thoughts. Sarahlee, thanks for the additional blessings. Techguy, I hope Mrs. T. is doing well. Have fun with the 'borrowed' children on Halloween.  |
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