Tenerife or Norwich... in January. I'm sure I'll cope
Unless it's the second weekend of the month, in which case we'll be at another competition in Blackpool!

There were 17 couples competing and they all had to win a regional competition to qualify, like we did, so there were no completely hopeless types which made it all the sweeter. We came 4th in Ballroom and had to dance Waltz and Quickstep to do so. Our (well, my) Latin remains bobbins, sadly.

Invitations aside, how are preparations going?
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:01, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

You won't believe me
But yes, it's the second weekend of January, so sorry.

You must feel quite smug now. Being 4th out of 17 is pretty good. Now, to practise your salsas and tangos! Or maybe sevillanas?

Two days ago the photographer cancelled, so I spent yesterday trying to find another. We haven't signed contracts with the Finca or the catering service yet, because... I don't know why... they don't have them ready... We don't know yet the price of the menu (we have an idea, but have made quite a lot of changes)... and it's less than 4 months to go.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:05, Reply)

Yeah, this is why I'm not getting married
It's nowt to do with not being able to persuade Ms Foxtrot that it's a good idea, it's all about the organisation
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:07, Reply)

But at least with you the "first dance" would be rather less awkward and embarrassing than most people's.

(Cave Duck, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:12, Reply)

That's the one part of the idea I've got her sold on
Foxtrot to a song I won't divulge here. The more I talk about it the more she loves the idea. Hopefully eventually it will be sufficient to help her overlook the ghastly horror of being married to me
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:16, Reply)

You don't need to do a traditional wedding party
Do a dancing wedding party. I'm sure she'll love that.

Mine is not going to be traditional, but doing things that we like, but I can't say much because BGB would miss the surprises.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:20, Reply)

Good strategising.
Actually, you could probaly make a living by hiring yourselves out to perform first dances on other people's behalf, as it does seem to cause undue stress. The happy couple could then follow you with something they can just jump about to in a non self concious way.
(Cave Duck, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:23, Reply)

Did that once
Choreographed a Rumba for some friends to "As The World Falls Down" from Labyrinth. You read that correctly. Bizzarely some other friends are having exactly that as their first dance. It's not ideal as the timing is slightly quicker than a strict tempo Rumba. Bloody amateurs
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:28, Reply)

It's not so bad
(it is quite, really)

I just got a phone call from my mother. The Bishop has agreed and I have his permission to marry Mark! Ey!
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:15, Reply)

Fantastic news
Congratulations :-)
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:17, Reply)

Thank you!
And finally. It's been 4 months of sorting papers. It should be all easy from now.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:18, Reply)

That means you'll be a GROWN-UP soon
Can we still be friends after that?
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:21, Reply)

Yes, of course
But only if you teach our kids to dance, eh?
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:23, Reply)

It's a deal
But assuming your children are gorgeous and adorable, Ms Foxtrot will be annoyed with you for filling my head with ideas of making our own
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Thu 16 Sep 2010, 11:29, Reply)