January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Oh, you have my deepest sympathies! I can definitely empathise with how you are feeling. What is it with relatives who just can't seem to let you plan your own wedding? I swear I am NOT going to be interfering with any of my children's plans!

Going to the park where you had your first date is a really sweet idea!

Good luck dealing with the aunt - I agree that it would be very odd to have her there at the ceremony. I'd probably just put my foot down and keep being very insistent but polite - just remember, it is perfectly okay - and NOT rude - to say no!

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I have myspace too (Rachel, I just added you to my friends): here's my profile

Good Morning all January Filers!

Love your pictures Cecile - did the dude ever wake up? I'm not part of the facebook or myspace generation (yet) but someday perhaps...... Which is better by the way?

So how are you adapting to St. Louis, are you a Cardinals fan yet? (I heard it was required for entry). I couldn't get into the albums to see what boots are being talked about, so I'll just have to use my imagination.

Sunny, Cobbson is a good name, I just hope having you both change names doesn't confuse the Gov't anymore than they are already confused about seemingly everything.

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

And it would be very weird to have the aunt here but not the parents. If my son was getting married and I wasn't invited but my sister (who would be the aunt) was going there, I would feel very upset.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Both are pretty terrible, but facebook is the slightly better site, both in terms of design and ease of use. I am not on them very often, and I do not have too much information up; I keep photos private on facebook because my friend insists on tagging me in all these terrible snapshots she takes! It's easy enough to sign up and you can filter the amount of information you allow others to see.

Cecile - I completely agree.

[Cecile and Bryan 0]

I have myspace too (Rachel, I just added you to my friends): here's my profile

So how are you adapting to St. Louis, are you a Cardinals fan yet? (I heard it was required for entry). I couldn't get into the albums to see what boots are being talked about, so I'll just have to use my imagination.

he probably woke up at some point, but we left before that!

yes, all my albums are private, and I believe you have to have a myspace account to see any pictures. Not sure which is better between myspace and facebook. I went on myspace because that is where Bryan and his friends had profiles.

I wish the city was better for pedestrians (in my area it's definitely not, I'm scared everytime I have to cross the road), but other than that I like being here. I'm not a Cardinals fan yet and I doubt I will be (usually sports aren't for me). Although I went to Bryan's softball games the past weekends and we also went to the batting cages (is that how it is called?) a few days ago. It was my first time with a bat in my hands. He said I did well for my first time

[BlakeandOlha 0]

And it would be very weird to have the aunt here but not the parents. If my son was getting married and I wasn't invited but my sister (who would be the aunt) was going there, I would feel very upset.

I understand your pressures Cecile, I'm going through the same thing now. We're having family in, dinner for friends, etc. and even though it's only around 20 people, trying to get everything organized is driving me nuts. I'd love to have a courthouse wedding but that is not to be. I have great respect for all those people who have had to plan these things.

For my first marriage, all I really had to do was nod my head occasionally and show up on time.

Payback's a ######!!

[BlakeandOlha 0]

I have myspace too (Rachel, I just added you to my friends): here's my profile

So how are you adapting to St. Louis, are you a Cardinals fan yet? (I heard it was required for entry). I couldn't get into the albums to see what boots are being talked about, so I'll just have to use my imagination.

he probably woke up at some point, but we left before that!

yes, all my albums are private, and I believe you have to have a myspace account to see any pictures. Not sure which is better between myspace and facebook. I went on myspace because that is where Bryan and his friends had profiles.

I wish the city was better for pedestrians (in my area it's definitely not, I'm scared everytime I have to cross the road), but other than that I like being here. I'm not a Cardinals fan yet and I doubt I will be (usually sports aren't for me). Although I went to Bryan's softball games the past weekends and we also went to the batting cages (is that how it is called?) a few days ago. It was my first time with a bat in my hands. He said I did well for my first time

You're right on the "cages" although many people use the singular. It's good to see Bryan is supportive of your natural clubbing instincts.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Many people feel sorry for the groom, who traditionally has very little input into the wedding, but I'd love to just be able to turn up in a rented tux and nod when appropriate!

I'm going to see if I can squeeze into my dress this weekend, and if I can, perhaps try and decide what jacket to wear with it.

I'm still expected to cater for 60+ people. Having the money will be a start. I am going to be consulting my sister's boyfriend for ideas on a possible menu, and my brother has very kindly offered to help me cook and prepare food.

[Alex & Rachel 78]

By the way, when I said Alex's apartment was on the outskirts of the city...

Well, I really meant it! It is here. I'm really going to have to learn to drive as soon as possible. Alex says the only store within walking distance is a 7-11, and even that is quite far away.

[BlakeandOlha 0]

By the way, when I said Alex's apartment was on the outskirts of the city...

Well, I really meant it! It is here. I'm really going to have to learn to drive as soon as possible. Alex says the only store within walking distance is a 7-11, and even that is quite far away.

Nice location, not too far from the water, but far enough that you should avoid the marine layer every morning. Driving is a must. Olga's never even been behind the wheel of a car - she is both excited and terrified of the concept. But that's the only way to get from store to store here, everything's so spread out and the mass transit is pretty bad. You'll enjoy driving in California - always a high speed adventure.

[sunnybear 0]

Oh man on the family taking over..I am happy to report that mine mind their own business for most part! Of course they know I am gonna do what I want in the end Oh I will post what I have so far on our wedding site too heehee...yeah I am such a dork I know I know...

Blake I am not sure what is better for facebook and myspace I used to say face but then they got into adding all these ####### applications (but you don't have to add any u can keep real basic..same as myspace or aka spazz as me and Gareth call it).

LMAO Rachel about us already being friends on spazz haha! Funny stuffs guess we had this convo before...gosh my memory is horrid.

Our wedding is gonna be quite the event and have prob between 100 and 200 coming...I just did the courthouse thing first time around so I am making up for it all

[sunnybear 0]

Oh here is our Wedsite

tee hee told ya I am a dork...

[Alex & Rachel 78]

By the way, when I said Alex's apartment was on the outskirts of the city...

Well, I really meant it! It is here. I'm really going to have to learn to drive as soon as possible. Alex says the only store within walking distance is a 7-11, and even that is quite far away.

Nice location, not too far from the water, but far enough that you should avoid the marine layer every morning. Driving is a must. Olga's never even been behind the wheel of a car - she is both excited and terrified of the concept. But that's the only way to get from store to store here, everything's so spread out and the mass transit is pretty bad. You'll enjoy driving in California - always a high speed adventure.

I was reading about micro-climates in San Jose yesterday, actually, and how it is significantly drier and more temperate than, say, San Francisco. It's not too far from his parents (about 3 miles) and I know that there the weather is very warm and mild in winter.

Ye-ah...California driving...being a passenger was bad enough! I'm terrified! That, even though the roads are straighter, more level and wider than any you'll see in the UK.

Oh man on the family taking over..I am happy to report that mine mind their own business for most part! Of course they know I am gonna do what I want in the end Oh I will post what I have so far on our wedding site too heehee...yeah I am such a dork I know I know...

Blake I am not sure what is better for facebook and myspace I used to say face but then they got into adding all these ####### applications (but you don't have to add any u can keep real basic..same as myspace or aka spazz as me and Gareth call it).

LMAO Rachel about us already being friends on spazz haha! Funny stuffs guess we had this convo before...gosh my memory is horrid.

Our wedding is gonna be quite the event and have prob between 100 and 200 coming...I just did the courthouse thing first time around so I am making up for it all

My memory's horrid, too. I guess we did have this conversation before!

That's quite the wedding. Is this for October/November? I can't imagine planning something so large so close to the date!

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Oh man on the family taking over..I am happy to report that mine mind their own business for most part! Of course they know I am gonna do what I want in the end Oh I will post what I have so far on our wedding site too heehee...yeah I am such a dork I know I know...

Blake I am not sure what is better for facebook and myspace I used to say face but then they got into adding all these ####### applications (but you don't have to add any u can keep real basic..same as myspace or aka spazz as me and Gareth call it).

LMAO Rachel about us already being friends on spazz haha! Funny stuffs guess we had this convo before...gosh my memory is horrid.

Our wedding is gonna be quite the event and have prob between 100 and 200 coming...I just did the courthouse thing first time around so I am making up for it all

200? Yikes!

Sunny I have new found respect for you and your book

[BlakeandOlha 0]

Oh man on the family taking over..I am happy to report that mine mind their own business for most part! Of course they know I am gonna do what I want in the end Oh I will post what I have so far on our wedding site too heehee...yeah I am such a dork I know I know...

Blake I am not sure what is better for facebook and myspace I used to say face but then they got into adding all these ####### applications (but you don't have to add any u can keep real basic..same as myspace or aka spazz as me and Gareth call it).

LMAO Rachel about us already being friends on spazz haha! Funny stuffs guess we had this convo before...gosh my memory is horrid.

Our wedding is gonna be quite the event and have prob between 100 and 200 coming...I just did the courthouse thing first time around so I am making up for it all

200? Yikes!

Sunny I have new found respect for you and your book

Now, how can a person "need" an R2D2 USB Hub - yes I checked out your registry on your website. Even signed it.