Really.?
[Previous entry has some background info]
* THE APPROACH:
Hey Dad, Ronnie and I are thinking about getting married in Hawaii.
Really.?
Yeah. What do you think about that?
Well, Jake, it is yalls wedding and I think you two should do whatever you want to do. However you are both very close to family and friends. If you get married in Hawaii, there will be few who will attend due to the expense you know.
But I think those who really care for us will make the effort to be there.
Really.? I can tell you your brother wont be able to afford that and not likely your sister or Bobby. Your 85 year-old grandmother wont be able to make that trip I can tell you. I know you both want them there. I know Ronnies parents cant afford a trip like that either. That leaves your friends primarily. Do you think they have the financial capability or desire to make that trip?
Well probably not I guess. Good points. I guess youre right, Dad. Thanks!
About a week passed and I received another call:
* THE PRESENTATION:
Well Dad, weve decided to get married in St. Lucia on August 16th.
Oh. Is that a church in Birmingham there?
No, Dad. Its an island in the Caribbean.
Really.?
Yeah Ronnie found a sweet deal. Its all-inclusive beach wedding included, and well be there a week. Yall should try to stay the week too.
(Aggravated) Really.? Well, Jake, Im not sure we are going to be able to make that. As I told you last week, as with Hawaii, that is going to be too expensive for your friends and members of both families. Like I said then too, its yalls wedding and if this is what youve decided, then you two should probably just enjoy it together just the two of you.
* THE CLOSE:
(Forlornly) But, Dad Ive always planned for you to be my Best Man.
REALLY?
Im telling you, that boy could sell sex to a prostitute.
Gotta find my Speedo now
well, a speedo is a bit informal if you’re serving as best man, but i guess if it’s black it won’t be too bad. but where oh where will you put the boutonniere?
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“Destination weddings” are a big thing. I agree with your points about the problems with them. You have a best man Speedo?!?! 😀
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Hahahahah, AtLast and I are on the same wave length.
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You must be proud of your son -the natural born salesman.
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This sounds familiar. Jeff wanted to get married in Hawaii. Our close friends pushed for it. But simply put, most of the people I care about most can’t afford it. And – no way could my dad survive it. So good luck with all that. 😉
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where will you put the ring, mr. best man?
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Wow. Ronnie has some powerful influence over that boy. Don’t forget your sunscreen!
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AtLast brought up some good points…but I REALLY don’t want to know where you’re gonna put that boutonnière! RYN: Actually, no. ‘Cause my boobs are nowhere NEAR my shoulders 😉
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Bwahahahahaha, please let me know what son says about the pic of your proposed wedding attire. I mean it would be haute couture!
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Ms. Manners should update her thinking, in my opinion. All women SHOULD shake. Says I anyway! I would have laughed out loud had Husband said that…this contractor is a pastor in his spare time. ROFL.
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You are too funny. My son thought about going away to get married but they both wanted their grandmothers there and they knew they could not make the trip… Which is why it will be in our back yard. Ha ha! Take care,
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I just gotta see that Tuxspeedo… ha,,cracks own self up! Kids, whatcha gonna do?
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I about fell off my chair with the where will you put the ring remark!! OHHH MY!!!
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Welllll…..send him with a video camera … 🙂
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I know many couples think that a wedding is their celebration for just them. And then they should do the destination thing. I’ve always thought that the couple has pretty much already committed themselves to each other – the wedding is the public arena in which to celebrate that with friends and family. Why not marry with family around and honeymoon in St Lucia?
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Maybe I deserve that TOO, but no. LOL.
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RYN: OMG, I’m dying. Your son really is a chip off the ole block! And, I want to hear the censored comments! 😀
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Hey! Don’t they need a makeup artist/photographer for their destination wedding?I will charge only for transportation and one work day…if I stay longer because I like seeing you in your speedo, then I’ll pay for the rest of my stay…whad’ya think?
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ryn: Ready baby…count me in, when is it?
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RYN…It really HAS to get better, DOESNT IT??? Ive had a couple emotional melt downs with crying and such but I have to keep in mind, all in all, alot of people have it much worse off than I do. My friends little toddler just fell from the balcony either 2 or 3 stories high and her baby is in ER. Oddly enough, Im counting my blessings right now.
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sweetieman too?
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RYN~HAHAHAHAH!
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Save your pennies.
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ryn: I figured you werent writing any more – glad to see I was wrong. ;o)
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Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *runs to pack bikini* I can go too, right?
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They are bronze statues of birds (in the pond). One of my favorite places, that garden.
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ryn// I’ll have to try for the pants next time! I am really going to miss the motorcycle. It’s almost as painful to keep it though.
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That speedo will look great with a nice black jacket and nothing else! LOL RYN: T’s dad’s whole family are Bama fans. Nothing like dad’s influence to ruin a kid. 😉
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Of course it’s all about you! Another thing we have in common, for in my world, it’s all about me!!! Thank you.
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ryn: I went to the web site and suggested they contact with you for the Klingon translation! Heh.
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TOTALLY. We’d always be scrapping for attention!
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Thank you for your wonderful compliment about my writing. I believe my style has been greatly influenced by such authors as the ones you list. They are among my faves. D. H. Lawrence too. Also, believe it or not, Ross MacDonald has influenced me a great deal. And my favorite book is “How Green Was My Valley” by Richard Llewellyn. Thanks again.
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Thank you! It all starts to sound the same to me — my writing. Can’t help myself. But thank you so much. I like to be complimented because people think I’m “pretty,” but it feels much better to be complimented on my writing.
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Sweetheart, you can blow smoke up my skirt anytime you want. I’m buying it. LOL. thank you. thank you.
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lol…….hahaha…that made me smile, thank you! speedos are kind of out right now…wait a few years, they’ll be back…and THEN you’ll fit right in! (otherwise, please tell me your speedo has a mini “tux” pattern on it!)
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i vote for a nude beach!
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Did I type “earth”? I meant hearth. I bought them and PUT them on the other side of my hearth.
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You’re just easy, I’m serious. Judicious wisdom with the Speedo pics will go a long way. Congrats.
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ryn// Thanks! The whole fatigued thing -I told him to go out with other people and he ended up on a boat all day. I know I am making excuses and taking responsibility that is not mine. I guess he just wanted to try and get things back to normal (no change in him). I was understanding but, now he’s the one on ice!
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St. Lucia is gorgeous- we honeymooned there. Though the trip from the airport to the resort was quite harrowing- if you fly into Hewanorrah and are staying at one of the resorts to the north, be prepared! (Hairpin turns in a shuttle van held together with duct tape)
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ryn..you’re referring to our president, right? 🙂
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THANK YOU!
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RYN: Ah, aging hipsters unite!
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Our kids are experts on how to convince us… Mine do it regularly to me !
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