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(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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Catface and I would have been getting married this weekend except two weeks after booking the venue we found out I was knocked up.
Other things I have found out this year include:
- being pregnant is not one of my natural talents
- selling things on ebay is easy and lucrative (I made £70 on my first attempt. Before that I thought it was too much hassle to be bothered).
- online grocery shopping is totally win and means I never have to get headhurtingly irate at slackjawed Tesco trollypushers anymore.
What have you found out this year?
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:25, 128 replies, latest was 16 years ago)
you get an immediate (at least) tripling of the price. I knew it was bad, but didn't realise quite how bad.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:29, Reply)
I am slightly ashamed that I have insisted on booking a proper (read: expensive) wedding photographer as I am incredibly unphotogenic. Her photos are amazing though so I hope she can work miracles with me. Everything else we've got pretty cheap.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:31, Reply)
Massive 2 tier cake for £80, Band £120, Photographer £100 ect.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:34, Reply)
Everything else we've managed to get within our budget, but I'm sure that if I wasn't so crap at lying we'd have got it cheaper.
Me: "Hi, I'd like to book your band for a party in August please"
Astute band booker: "Is it for a wedding by any chance?"
Me: "Errrrr yes."
ABB: "cha-CHING!"
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:38, Reply)
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:34, Reply)
I want to be able to look back and think "ahh didn't we all look beautiful" rather than the usual fighting over which photos to display because ones that he looks nice in I'm doing my double chin thing, etc.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:07, Reply)
but I have a mate who is a superb photographer, and am hoping he will do it for a budget price
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:51, Reply)
Although, my parents got my father's brother to take the pictures, as he's very good and had a great camera. He forgot to put the roll inside it (this old cameras, you remember?) so my parents don't have any pictures from their wedding.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:02, Reply)
yet quite funny at the same time.
I wish my parents had no pictures - it's like looking into the not too distant future when I look at my dad
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:57, Reply)
especially if you do it abroad, then they double the already inflated wedding prices when they hear that you're British.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:34, Reply)
then to get married you have to register all your details with the consulate, and pay a shit load of money to boot
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:58, Reply)
It's not only expensive, but fucking complicated. And because the bf is British and we want to marry in Spain, we need to pay a "professional translator" to translate into Spanish all his documents.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 11:00, Reply)
I think I'm going to book the restaurant for a big family reunion, rather than for a wedding. They easily add £30pp!
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:51, Reply)
buying some things on ebay can yield exceptionally good bargains, and also that procrastination is my greatest skill
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:32, Reply)
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:34, Reply)
are you happy with how it's come out? It sounded really nice
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(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:51, Reply)
Now it's a star on the back of my neck and something fancy on my foot.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:55, Reply)
Maybe incorperating a lotus to tie in with the the current one and the buddha on my back.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:57, Reply)
The foot one I might try to design myself.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:03, Reply)
suck air in through their teeth, and then, after a length of time spent lying on your front as the artist presses a hot needle into the back of your neck, they put the mirror up behind you to show you and say,
"Sorry, I can't do Buddhas, so I drew a giraffe instead."
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:21, Reply)
Who claimed she "fell asleep" and the guy just carried on drawing more and more stars on her face?
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:25, Reply)
even people who claim tattoos don't hurt admit that you cannot fall asleep during a tattoo.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:43, Reply)
cause her dad woulda kicked the shit outta her?
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 11:00, Reply)
between a few b3tans I have got closer to getting a tattoo
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:53, Reply)
but I know it wouldn't look right on me. Some people can carry them off and others can't
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:55, Reply)
but due to where I want it, and my newly buff surfer shoulders I reckon it'll look good. Might treat myself for my 30th.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:02, Reply)
you're one of the people who can carry them off :)
I just know it'd look like it belonged on a different person if I got one. Plus I'm not allowed to get tattooed or pierced for a couple more years in case it spikes a resurgence in illness
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:07, Reply)
but he's scared of needles. Damn him. You should have seen the look on his face when I told him what injections he would need for Thailand.
We're going to Spain now.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:09, Reply)
I just need to make sure I definitely want what I think I want!
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:27, Reply)
I'd love to go to Thailand.
Whereabouts in Spain you going? Avoid Valencia, duller than rainclouds
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 11:01, Reply)
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:01, Reply)
I did a bit of research, and norrowed it down to 2. I'm probably going to go with the one in an area I know, and the fact they have a proper website rather than a Myspace. But I've seen work by the other, and it's really very good.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:04, Reply)
I've heard good things about the one near the top of my road, so seems like a good place to start. what I want will be plain black, so won't require too much in the way of awesome skills, but I hear that the guys up the road are pretty good anyway.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:05, Reply)
There's a world of difference between good and bad artists :)
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:06, Reply)
There's some nice pieces there, one or two shonky ones, but the majority is good enough (decent shading and line work). I'm quite critical though...
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:11, Reply)
my favourite one on there is a sad face on the end of a big toe
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:20, Reply)
Frith Street, Soho (was recommended by several articles)
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:07, Reply)
Blood Brothers I don't know I'm afraid.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:14, Reply)
I'm not sure what they'll say about the design I'm thinking of for my first- it's a black one, but I'm worried that any image I show them will be copyrighted.
It's a mosaic, I'm not sure if that comes under any copyright laws.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:25, Reply)
which is why I'm a little concerned about copyright.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:41, Reply)
About the copyright of a photo of a mosaic.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:43, Reply)
besides if you search for it using a restricted search where the copyright is free on say yahoo images or whatever I'm sure you'll find a reference photo.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:44, Reply)
on a website or whatever then there might be copyright issues, but using a photo of something to show someone the subject of the photo won't be a problem.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:43, Reply)
that I can cope on less than 2 hours sleep a night for much longer periods than I ever thought possible.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:35, Reply)
we have a freak child apparently. I don't know any other babies who cope on less sleep than he does. yours will be fine.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:41, Reply)
My sister doesn't realise how lucky she's been.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:34, Reply)
and that people can change.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:40, Reply)
Not just in a "Ahhh', I'll get it in a few weeks" way, I mean, I seriously need one, it's what is missing in my life at this moment that can fix me in each and every possible way.
That if I don't get a blender today, with a load of frozen fruit, plan yoghurt and mussilli today, something very horrible will happen to me, something worst than not having a smoothy by lunch time, something like me being thrown out my house and my friends and family disowning me.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:47, Reply)
I want one of those blenders that you just bung the stuff in the jug thing, press the button, pour and drink.
Also, OMG OMG OMG: www.oldies.org.uk/?p=26061 - I'm going to have WORDS with all the people involved and see if I can adopt this one, if everyone says 'yes', I'll go down and pick her up at the weekend.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:51, Reply)
then you can just drink it out of the container thing
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:53, Reply)
website address, I thought you wanted to adopt an old person
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:54, Reply)
My sister got given a two-year-old black labrador at a party. The owners were moving house and had no garden for him. I have dog envy.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:58, Reply)
soon you'll have a baby. It'll be like having a dog but louder
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:58, Reply)
*note to self: never let my child read this*
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:59, Reply)
honestly. now baby is crawling and cruising everywhere, he's like a puppy, but a puppy who will one day grow up and fund my stay in a nursing home. he spends his days gnawing on the furniture, leaves puddles in strange places, and howls when he needs attention.
(I still really really want a dog though)
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:04, Reply)
Such lovely personailtys and so perceptive to human needs.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:07, Reply)
if you like dogs. But I don't, so she's cool. She doesn't slobber or shed hair everywhere, she doesn't bark and if it's raining or a bit cold she won't go for a walk, so for me she's the best dog ever. She's like a catdog.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:47, Reply)
as long as they aren't psycho yap machines.
for instance, I fucking hate jack russells
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 11:06, Reply)
Works fine; easier to clean.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:59, Reply)
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:48, Reply)
get a food processor. I got a kenwood multipro one, and it's brilliant. it's got the blender attachment, but also all the other food processor-y shit. slicing vegetables with it is great fun, AND has the added bonus that it terrifies the baby (always hilarious).
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:52, Reply)
I have the FP260 I think. (this one www.kenwoodworld.com/uk/Products/Processing-Blending-Mixing/Food-Processors/FP260-Food-Processor/)
it's lovely.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:54, Reply)
To see if I can get something for free.
Yesterday I won a day of relax, makeup, hair styling and photoshop in London. I haven't called to get the prize because I can't believe I've won anything. I'm sure it's a trap and I'm going to have to pay for something when I get there.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:57, Reply)
that you don't have to pay for the photos, since that is generally where the cost comes in
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:58, Reply)
I'll give them a ring and ask. It'd be good to try some make up and hair styles, but it's a bit too early for that, anyway, and I'm planning to have a tan for the wedding.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:59, Reply)
If it sounds too good to be true then it usually is.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 9:59, Reply)
I went and had it all done and they took the photos, but then they pressure you into buying them at the end and a little postcard one is like £60, so it's not worth it.
I want to have professional photos taken of me and my sister for my parents since we live so far away. I also wanted to get pole pictures taken whilst I'm still thin and bendy, but I has no money.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:13, Reply)
Thanks for letting me know. I thought it'd be something like that, but I was hoping to get a few pictures for £60!! I won't go, as it's too soon anyway.
I had some professional pictures done once, as a present to my ex boyfriend. They were ok, but not as good as I thought.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:19, Reply)
"Dear internet, I'd like someone to take some pictures of me while I'm pole dancing."
Your only expense will be some burly chap with a stick to stop the pervs getting too close.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:22, Reply)
One of the Manchester pole schools offers the photography and it's really beautifully done, so it won't be some seedy guy in a basement. Hopefully.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:49, Reply)
lol jk, I'd rather stare at a wall for 2 hours.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:25, Reply)
"I'd rather talk to Chompy for 2 hours" but I guess you can't really do that.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 10:50, Reply)
I'm doing this on my phone it's too much like hard work.
(, Wed 9 Jun 2010, 12:57, Reply)
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