LAST-TO-POST #12 Calling all Poster Gals (and Guys) of the Lasting Kind.....

[DisneyFirefly]

Thanks!

 

[queenie82]

Ok so here's a question...

What's a good wedding present to get?
I've not been to many...2 exactly...and I found appropriate things for them mainly because I found things I knew they'd like that were on sale enough to put those things into my 'budget'.

But I'm really stumped in this case.
What is a good present these days?
I don't know the guy but I assume he's also 28ish.
They've got most house stuff they need I think as Sarah had to move to her own place with her sister back during uni and then again when she started working as a doctor. And without a registry I can't buy them 'extras' in a pattern they have or anything like that.

So what I was looking at getting was something from Kosta Boda on sale. LOVE their stuff. But it's only at really limited stores now so I haven't seen anything that is 'enough' and still in my budget.
Glassware generally I think is a nice idea as you can get small sets or vases or one off things.

Any other thoughts?
I thought of a Digital Photo Frame but they're really expensive

I'm really stumped...

 

[skiingfast]

Question for you guys... How many chances would you give someone that you're romantically interested in before giving up on them?

There's this guy I know that I'm interested in, and I know he's interested in me as well. However, the first week of this month, we were supposed to get together, but he never got back in touch with me. I'd sent him an email on Wednesday of that week, to see if we were still on, didn't hear from him, so I sent him a text Friday morning. Never heard from him. Then last night, I heard from him. He said he was having a lot of work issues going on, possibly involving a lawsuit to recoup his compensation that a client was refusing to pay. I like to give people benefit of the doubt, and this is the second time this has happened with this guy. The first time, he said he fell asleep after a stressful day at work and didn't wake up until I texted him to see if we were still getting together that night.

A good friend of mine has basically just told me that I'm an idiot for giving him a third chance this weekend. I've already told him that he's not the only one I'm getting together with this weekend, so I need to know what day so I can schedule with the other guy as well.

Do you guys think I should give him a third (and final) chance, or should I just blow him off, even though I've already told him I want to get together this weekend?

Well stuff does come up. But if he was interested he would ask you for a time he could make. 3 strikes and out.

 

[skiingfast]

Bath and sleep is the plan...

Relax now, let the vacationing part begin tomorrow. Sleep Well.

 

[skiingfast]

Ok so here's a question...

What's a good wedding present to get?
I've not been to many...2 exactly...and I found appropriate things for them mainly because I found things I knew they'd like that were on sale enough to put those things into my 'budget'.

But I'm really stumped in this case.
What is a good present these days?
I don't know the guy but I assume he's also 28ish.
They've got most house stuff they need I think as Sarah had to move to her own place with her sister back during uni and then again when she started working as a doctor. And without a registry I can't buy them 'extras' in a pattern they have or anything like that.

So what I was looking at getting was something from Kosta Boda on sale. LOVE their stuff. But it's only at really limited stores now so I haven't seen anything that is 'enough' and still in my budget.
Glassware generally I think is a nice idea as you can get small sets or vases or one off things.

Any other thoughts?
I thought of a Digital Photo Frame but they're really expensive

I'm really stumped...

Hmmm are they registered? I've always gone with the registry. Though when not doing the registry; I've done sleeping bags for some friends who liked to camp, they were nice ones but I was Best Man so I didn't want to go cheap. WDW Park Hoppers, shared gift from me and the grooms brother. I was the informal Best Man at this wedding too and really good freinds with the family, plus thier honeymoon was in Orlando and they had no plans for activities , outside the bedroom of course. An old college roomate who's wedding I couldn't make it too, I told her fiance I would like to get them something. I asked if she was still into gardening and she was. So a gift card to Home Depot for her and Walmart(almost as versatile as cash) for him.

 

[queenie82]

Hmmm are they registered? I've always gone with the registry. Though when not doing the registry; I've done sleeping bags for some friends who liked to camp, they were nice ones but I was Best Man so I didn't want to go cheap. WDW Park Hoppers, shared gift from me and the grooms brother. I was the informal Best Man at this wedding too and really good freinds with the family, plus thier honeymoon was in Orlando and they had no plans for activities , outside the bedroom of course. An old college roomate who's wedding I couldn't make it too, I told her fiance I would like to get them something. I asked if she was still into gardening and she was. So a gift card to Home Depot for her and Walmart(almost as versatile as cash) for him.

They aren't registered...which is a pain.
Being Chinese I know cash is often given traditionally. But I've also been to a wedding exactly like this that had the church service followed by Chinese ceremony and MANY gifts were still given as well as the cash from the older generation.
So...I know they aren't actually expecting cash from everyone.
They have lots of western friends.

Been looking online and I'm thinking I'll get something glassware.
My budget is about $50-$60.

Just keep thinking I'm missing something.....some other great gift idea....
I'm much much better at getting baby gifts but not enough of my friends are breeding yet

 

[skiingfast]

They aren't registered...which is a pain.
Being Chinese I know cash is often given traditionally. But I've also been to a wedding exactly like this that had the church service followed by Chinese ceremony and MANY gifts were still given as well as the cash from the older generation.
So...I know they aren't actually expecting cash from everyone.
They have lots of western friends.

Been looking online and I'm thinking I'll get something glassware.
My budget is about $50-$60.

Just keep thinking I'm missing something.....some other great gift idea....
I'm much much better at getting baby gifts but not enough of my friends are breeding yet

So is the wedding in china?

 

[queenie82]

So is the wedding in china?

NOOO
It's here in Sydney. Local Anglican Church (they are very churchy) and then there is a tea ceremony or something that happens?
They also do photos.
Then the Reception is in the late afternoon/evening

 

[skiingfast]

NOOO
It's here in Sydney. Local Anglican Church (they are very churchy) and then there is a tea ceremony or something that happens?
They also do photos.
Then the Reception is in the late afternoon/evening

And they live in Sydney too right?

 

[skiingfast]

LAST

post for me. I must sleep. Good Night everyone.

 

[Sunshinesmile]

Goodnight Skiingfast. Goodnight to anyone else going to bed. And i am sorry but i am LAST!!!

 

[DisneyFirefly]

Ok so here's a question...

What's a good wedding present to get?
I've not been to many...2 exactly...and I found appropriate things for them mainly because I found things I knew they'd like that were on sale enough to put those things into my 'budget'.

But I'm really stumped in this case.
What is a good present these days?
I don't know the guy but I assume he's also 28ish.
They've got most house stuff they need I think as Sarah had to move to her own place with her sister back during uni and then again when she started working as a doctor. And without a registry I can't buy them 'extras' in a pattern they have or anything like that.

So what I was looking at getting was something from Kosta Boda on sale. LOVE their stuff. But it's only at really limited stores now so I haven't seen anything that is 'enough' and still in my budget.
Glassware generally I think is a nice idea as you can get small sets or vases or one off things.

Any other thoughts?
I thought of a Digital Photo Frame but they're really expensive

I'm really stumped...

I honestly don't know... I've been to exactly one wedding since becoming an adult, and it was for my best friend. I like the idea of a digital photo frame, but my dad got one for my mom a few years ago and she doesn't use it. Do they own a home, or are they buying? I might get them a gift card for, say, a home improvement store. They could get some paint or other supplies for the house with it.

Well stuff does come up. But if he was interested he would ask you for a time he could make. 3 strikes and out.

No, I know, believe me. Between his work schedule and his school schedule (he works full time and is in school part time) and the fact that he also lives in the suburbs, so about 30-45 minutes away from me, we really only can get together on the weekends. Still, even with that kind of schedule, we should have been able to work something out before this weekend. I'll see what happens this weekend, but this is his last shot. Like you said, three strikes and he's out.

 

[queenie82]

And they live in Sydney too right?

Yep

I honestly don't know... I've been to exactly one wedding since becoming an adult, and it was for my best friend. I like the idea of a digital photo frame, but my dad got one for my mom a few years ago and she doesn't use it. Do they own a home, or are they buying? I might get them a gift card for, say, a home improvement store. They could get some paint or other supplies for the house with it.

I don't know if they are currently renting but I know they plan to buy.

I like the Digital Photo Frame idea but I can't see any way of getting a decent one for under $100...let alone $50-60.

If I was in the US I could...but not here

I'm avoiding giftcards because it would be better to give cash I think if not giving a gift.

 

[PrincessInOz]

LAST first.....


....then I'll go back and catch up...



....after dinner!

 

[PrincessInOz]

On the ground last! Heading to baggage claim.

Glad you're safely there!

Looking at starting today

Welcome!

Glad you Looked At Starting Today with us!


(But I'm LAST!)

 

[PrincessInOz]

Question for you guys... How many chances would you give someone that you're romantically interested in before giving up on them?

There's this guy I know that I'm interested in, and I know he's interested in me as well. However, the first week of this month, we were supposed to get together, but he never got back in touch with me. I'd sent him an email on Wednesday of that week, to see if we were still on, didn't hear from him, so I sent him a text Friday morning. Never heard from him. Then last night, I heard from him. He said he was having a lot of work issues going on, possibly involving a lawsuit to recoup his compensation that a client was refusing to pay. I like to give people benefit of the doubt, and this is the second time this has happened with this guy. The first time, he said he fell asleep after a stressful day at work and didn't wake up until I texted him to see if we were still getting together that night.

A good friend of mine has basically just told me that I'm an idiot for giving him a third chance this weekend. I've already told him that he's not the only one I'm getting together with this weekend, so I need to know what day so I can schedule with the other guy as well.

Do you guys think I should give him a third (and final) chance, or should I just blow him off, even though I've already told him I want to get together this weekend?

3 strikes and that's it! (But it is hard!)

Oh, and? Because I forgot to mention it in the pm I just sent to uznuz? He's 44, to my 26. He should know better than this

(But it is hard! )

 

[PrincessInOz]

Morning and Evening all

DisneyFlirefly - I'm NOT the one to come for romantic advice...I'm in my own world of issues up the wall with my guy...

If you've already made arrangements the I'd keep them. If he doesn't show up or confirm then don't worry about it and just do something else.
But...
I'm really not the one to ask...
Pity PIO isn't here...she's my psychotherapist.


Glad you got there safe and sound franandaj

Psycho....yes....that's me!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Hi. Yes give him at least one more chance.

So how is everyone?

I'm beat! Long day at work.

How are you?

LTP is ME!

Hey Tuba! I see you're still NOT sharing your popcorn!

(That's okay. I got my OWN and I'm also NOT sharing!)

Are you coming back to play?

 

[PrincessInOz]

Ok so here's a question...

What's a good wedding present to get?
I've not been to many...2 exactly...and I found appropriate things for them mainly because I found things I knew they'd like that were on sale enough to put those things into my 'budget'.

But I'm really stumped in this case.
What is a good present these days?
I don't know the guy but I assume he's also 28ish.
They've got most house stuff they need I think as Sarah had to move to her own place with her sister back during uni and then again when she started working as a doctor. And without a registry I can't buy them 'extras' in a pattern they have or anything like that.

So what I was looking at getting was something from Kosta Boda on sale. LOVE their stuff. But it's only at really limited stores now so I haven't seen anything that is 'enough' and still in my budget.
Glassware generally I think is a nice idea as you can get small sets or vases or one off things.

Any other thoughts?
I thought of a Digital Photo Frame but they're really expensive

I'm really stumped...

If they have a garden, why not give them a tree or a plant? That way, it will grow with them over the years. A cumquat is always good for Chinese....gold!

Alternatives:
Chinese teapot with tea cups.
Serving utensils.
Vase.

 

[PrincessInOz]

LAST

post for me. I must sleep. Good Night everyone.

Good night. Hope you had a nice sleep.

LASTING!