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prawnsambo · 02-01-2018 10:31PM

Teferi wrote: »

We have an agreement that I get a watch for the same value of the ring so this way we get to pointlessly waste extra money but we both get pretty baubles out of the deal. I'm okay with it.

Exactly what we did. :cool:

Unfortunately the watch was stolen in a burglary, but c'est la vie.

Stheno · 02-01-2018 10:36PM

prawnsambo wrote: »

I just don't see the point in paying big money for a bauble. Pointless waste of money fuelled by peer pressure and marketing.

There. I've said it. :eek:

I think people can have different viewpoints on jewellery and especially engagement rings.

I don't have much jewellery partly because I have somewhat unusual taste and it can be expensive.

The ring I posted a pic of is expensive, but to me it's more than an engagement ring, it's a piece of jewellery I would love to have, it fits my taste and I'd happily have a smaller diamond in that ring, than a more commonplace ring with a giant sparkler.

I've one ring which has two stones in it, one citrine and one peridot, they are both over 30 carats each, it's a real statement piece an that to me is what jewellery is, it's dressing up regaredless of the intent.

I'd far rather have a few good pieces marking significant events in my life, than a wardrobe of less special pieces.

That's just me though

Teferi wrote: »

We have an agreement that I get a watch for the same value of the ring so this way we get to pointlessly waste extra money but we both get pretty baubles out of the deal. I'm okay with it.

I'd be the same with my OH if we ever got engaged (if my ex ever gets of his ass sorting out his side of my divorce) then it will be a couple of pairs of the likes of Barkers, a very good suit and a new watch for him

.ak · 02-01-2018 11:19PM

prawnsambo wrote: »

Said it years ago. We're still married.

My condo-- er, congratulations. My congratulations.

.ak · 02-01-2018 11:22PM

Teferi wrote: »

We have an agreement that I get a watch for the same value of the ring so this way we get to pointlessly waste extra money but we both get pretty baubles out of the deal. I'm okay with it.

That's actually a good idea.

Hope you get great enjoyment out of your 12 Rolexes.

b.gud · 02-01-2018 11:25PM

Stheno wrote: »

I've one ring which has two stones in it, one citrine and one peridot, they are both over 30 carats each, it's a real statement piece an that to me is what jewellery is, it's dressing up regaredless of the intent.

Here Stheno could you lend us a few quid

Stheno · 02-01-2018 11:28PM

b.gud wrote: »

Here Stheno could you lend us a few quid

They are quite low value as stones go

Cost less than what teferi will be shelling out

mfceiling · 02-01-2018 11:42PM

I know that when herself does up the valuations for engagement, wedding and decorative rings plus her fancy watch for the house insurance each year, a small piece of me dies.
I think.of the car or holiday or hi-fi system we could have but we don't.
I have no wedding ring (lost I think), an inexpensive hugo boss watch (a gift) and that's it.
I'd spend 500 quid on a drill but wouldn't spend 50 on a watch.

Zzippy · 02-01-2018 11:57PM

Teferi wrote: »

She has this place in mind at the moment, so they'll bring us in (presumably ply us with booze), and let us her pick through what she wants while I cry at the price. She's a very minimalist girl so I think she's only looking for a plain band with a diamond plopped on top.

We live in London so we're going to pop around Hatton Garden too, but from reading around reviews, people seem to get ripped off as often as they are happy with their purchases from that place so I'm a little wary. What place in Hatton Garden did you get it from Zippy?

She seems to have her heart set on the place I linked but I'd like to shop around to give her a few options and avoid buyers remorse down the line.

PM sent.. Might save ya a few quid!

03-01-2018 12:04AM

mfceiling wrote: »

I know that when herself does up the valuations for engagement, wedding and decorative rings plus her fancy watch for the house insurance each year, a small piece of me dies.
I think.of the car or holiday or hi-fi system we could have but we don't.
I have no wedding ring (lost I think), an inexpensive hugo boss watch (a gift) and that's it.
I'd spend 500 quid on a drill but wouldn't spend 50 on a watch.

Tell us about this drill

Stheno · 03-01-2018 12:13AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Tell us about this drill

I prefer this ring.

That said my OH is not allowed near the toolbox he's a walking disaster at diy

Neil3030 · 03-01-2018 12:50AM

Teferi, before you and your fiancee do anything, I'd seriously consider a trip to Antwerp in Belgium. It's 30 minutes from Brussels by train, and very handy to get to. In the north west region of the city, there's a fish restaurant called Calamares, and if truth be told, it's one of the most amazing restaurants I've ever been in. You walk in, and it looks like a fish mongers, with a huge counter containing tanks of market fresh fish:

You pick as much of each fish you want, and they fry it for you on the spot. And they only charge you 18 euros per kilo! I got a plate roughly the size of this one, for around 20 quid:

Only slight drawback is that the place won't serve alcohol, but the value is INSANE. Also, seeing as you are in Belgium, there's plenty of options for beers afterwards. I went up to Antwerp for a friend's birthday, and during that weekend we went there. I kid you not, I immediately booked tickets to go back the very next weekend!

The restaurant doesn't have a website that I can find, but here's a link to its Trip Advisor page.... oh and yeah, I think Antwerp has a diamond district or something... if you have time, you might get an engagement ring there.... or whatever.

Stheno · 03-01-2018 12:58AM

Neil3030 wrote: »

Teferi, before you and your fiancee do anything, I'd seriously consider a trip to Antwerp in Belgium. It's 30 minutes from Brussels by train, and very handy to get to. In the north west region of the city, there's a fish restaurant called Calamares, and if truth be told, it's one of the most amazing restaurants I've ever been in. You walk in, and it looks like a fish mongers, with a huge counter containing tanks of market fresh fish:

You pick as much of each fish you want, and they fry it for you on the spot. And they only charge you 18 euros per kilo! I got a plate roughly the size of this one, for around 20 quid:

Only slight drawback is that the place won't serve alcohol, but the value is INSANE. Also, seeing as you are in Belgium, there's plenty of options for beers afterwards. I went up to Antwerp for a friend's birthday, and during that weekend we went there. I kid you not, I immediately booked tickets to go back the very next weekend!

The restaurant doesn't have a website that I can find, but here's a link to its Trip Advisor page.... oh and yeah, I think Antwerp has a diamond district or something... if you have time, you might get an engagement ring there.... or whatever.

Lots of people in the wedding forum recommend Antwerp

mfceiling · 03-01-2018 01:04AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Tell us about this drill

https://www.hilti.ie/screw-fastening/drywall-screwdrivers/r4263

Often imitated never equalled.

Neil3030 · 03-01-2018 01:12AM

Stheno wrote: »

Lots of people in the wedding forum recommend Antwerp

It really is a fantastic city. I also went to an all-you-can-eat Lebanese buffet, which was amazing. There's also a place in the Jewish district called Beni, which is famous for its falafel - I ended up eating three of their wraps when I went there. Oh, yeah, and diamonds... or... something.

kuang1 · 03-01-2018 01:16AM

Teferi wrote: »

We have an agreement that I get a watch for the same value of the ring so this way we get to pointlessly waste extra money but we both get pretty baubles out of the deal. I'm okay with it.

Same here. I got me a v nice Movado watch out of my deal. She picked both ring and watch as her dad used to be in the jewellery trade fadó fadó.
Use any contacts you can no matter how far removed would be my advice!
Congrats to ye both.

pickarooney · 03-01-2018 05:45AM

mfceiling wrote: »

I know that when herself does up the valuations for engagement, wedding and decorative rings plus her fancy watch for the house insurance each year, a small piece of me dies.
I think.of the car or holiday or hi-fi system we could have but we don't.
I have no wedding ring (lost I think), an inexpensive hugo boss watch (a gift) and that's it.
I'd spend 500 quid on a drill but wouldn't spend 50 on a watch.

I Iooked for the 'under €500' valuation for contents on the house insurance form I filled out yesterday

b.gud · 03-01-2018 10:17AM

Stheno wrote: »

Lots of people in the wedding forum recommend Antwerp

Yep that's where we went and very happy with it

03-01-2018 10:18AM

Neil3030 wrote: »

Teferi, before you and your fiancee do anything, I'd seriously consider a trip to Antwerp in Belgium. It's 30 minutes from Brussels by train, and very handy to get to. In the north west region of the city, there's a fish restaurant called Calamares, and if truth be told, it's one of the most amazing restaurants I've ever been in. You walk in, and it looks like a fish mongers, with a huge counter containing tanks of market fresh fish:

You pick as much of each fish you want, and they fry it for you on the spot. And they only charge you 18 euros per kilo! I got a plate roughly the size of this one, for around 20 quid:

Only slight drawback is that the place won't serve alcohol, but the value is INSANE. Also, seeing as you are in Belgium, there's plenty of options for beers afterwards. I went up to Antwerp for a friend's birthday, and during that weekend we went there. I kid you not, I immediately booked tickets to go back the very next weekend!

The restaurant doesn't have a website that I can find, but here's a link to its Trip Advisor page.... oh and yeah, I think Antwerp has a diamond district or something... if you have time, you might get an engagement ring there.... or whatever.

This is both Teferi and Mrs Teferi's idea of hell.

Fishphobic

b.gud · 03-01-2018 10:19AM

mfceiling wrote: »

https://www.hilti.ie/screw-fastening/drywall-screwdrivers/r4263

Often imitated never equalled.

I have absolutely no need for that drill but after seeing attachment that loads the screws man do I want it

mfceiling · 03-01-2018 10:22AM

b.gud wrote: »

I have absolutely no need for that drill but after seeing attachment that loads the screws man do I want it

It is an unbelievable piece of kit. The attachment is also a savage unit. Look them up on YouTube to see them in action!!

03-01-2018 10:27AM

mfceiling wrote: »

It is an unbelievable piece of kit. The attachment is also a savage unit. Look them up on YouTube to see them in action!!

might get one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozTIi1LxK6w

03-01-2018 10:41AM

I can imagine mfceiling driving around to new houses offering his dry walling expertise for free. Pity there are no new houses!

thomond2006 · 03-01-2018 02:22PM

Shocking news from Dundalk this morning.
A lot going around concerning the nationality of the perpetrator. I think calm heads are needed right now.

Apparently unarmed Gardaí tackled the attacker who was wielding a knife and in a rampage state. Incredible bravery.

Buer · 03-01-2018 02:35PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

A lot going around concerning the nationality of the perpetrator. I think calm heads are needed right now.

It's only natural that people are going to put 2 and 2 together on the situation. RTE are reporting that the attacker was a young, middle eastern male who was carrying a number of weapons. Gardaí are also looking into it being a planned attack.

Doesn't take much of a leap for people to start assuming the motives and background of the attacker, in fairness. Hopefully it's not anything related to a religious fanatic but those reported elements certainly do point that direction.

Horrible story and awful to see a young guy murdered.

Buer · 03-01-2018 02:57PM

Neil3030 wrote: »

Teferi, before you and your fiancee do anything, I'd seriously consider a trip to Antwerp in Belgium. It's 30 minutes from Brussels by train, and very handy to get to. In the north west region of the city, there's a fish restaurant called Calamares, and if truth be told, it's one of the most amazing restaurants I've ever been in. You walk in, and it looks like a fish mongers, with a huge counter containing tanks of market fresh fish:

That seems incredibly similar to a place I went on my honeymoon outside Cape Town called The Codfather. It's set up like a fishmongers also. Your waiter finds out where you're from, asks what sort of fish you like and comes up with recommendations based on your tastes and similar tasting fish that are local to the area such as kingclip or kob.

The cook just moves his cleaver along the fish until you say stop and slices off a cut as big as you want, lashes it into the pan and it's at your table 20 minutes later.

And it being South Africa there is lashings and lashings of wine available at cheap prices. I think we had a bottle of local white with a large platter of food for about €30.

If I'm in Belgium any time in the future I'll make it my business to go to your recommendation!

Stheno · 03-01-2018 03:15PM

mfceiling wrote: »

Is it money? It's a new job.

You're pregnant...I knew it, you're pregnant. Congratulations Stheno.

It was a new job.

Offer was delayed due to Christmas, got the call today

kuang1 · 03-01-2018 03:18PM

Stheno wrote: »

It was a new job.

Offer was delayed due to Christmas, got the call today

Yaaay! Congrats.

How people will you have under you in your new position?

Stheno · 03-01-2018 04:12PM

kuang1 wrote: »

Yaaay! Congrats.

How people will you have under you in your new position?

Zero

wp_rathead · 03-01-2018 05:40PM

Imagine just how much of a cnut you have to be to be delighted about the tragedy in Dundalk just so you can push your agenda

DGRulz · 03-01-2018 05:44PM

wp_rathead wrote: »

Imagine just how much of a cnut you have to be to be delighted about the tragedy in Dundalk just so you can push your agenda

Imagine if this had happened when Farage was here the other day, f****r never would have left.

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