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  • #102
    Malari
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    cactusgal wrote: »
    It's very poorly written, although I thought the idea behind it (vampire characters in the modern world) was interesting. I read the first book out if curiosity, but I didn't think it was great. But Twilight is like Shakespeare in comparison to 50 Shades!

    (Again, I'm not a book snob, I loved Harry Potter and buy New magazine every week and have an unhealthy attachment to the celebrity column in the Daily Mail)
    Don't put HP in the same category! That has plotting, great characterisation and story-telling! ;-)


  • #103
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,644 ✭✭✭✭fits


    Has there ever been a photo thread in here? Following a few people now and would love to see photos from their wedding day.


  • #104
    Extraplus
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Extraplus


    fits wrote: »
    Has there ever been a photo thread in here? Following a few people now and would love to see photos from their wedding day.

    Oh, that's a great idea! I'd love to see how people's day turns out after having chats about them here!


  • #105
    Toots
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    I don't think we've had a photo thread before. If you want to start one, feel free :) the only thing is a lot of people may feel shy about putting their wedding pics up on Boards for all and sundry to see!


  • #106
    fits
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,644 ✭✭✭✭fits


    Toots wrote: »
    I don't think we've had a photo thread before. If you want to start one, feel free :) the only thing is a lot of people may feel shy about putting their wedding pics up on Boards for all and sundry to see!

    I know, and I would count myself among them, so I worded it as any photo. You can still show something from the day without showing faces if you don't wish to.


  • #107
    tinkerbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,423 ✭✭✭tinkerbell


    Toots wrote: »
    I actually quite like the Twilight books, I first read them when I was 19/20 I think, but have re-read them a couple of times. I'm not mad on the films, but the books at least have like-able characters.



    Oh god, the 'foil packet'. Talk about a passion killer!

    GUY: "Ooh yeah baby, I've got a raging horn, let's bone!"
    GIRL: "Hang on, you're riddled. I don't wanna get the clap, or pregnant."
    GUY: "Don't worry baby, just grab one of those foil packets out of the nightstand."
    GIRL: "One of.....what......?"
    GUY: "A foil packet. They're in the top drawer there. Just grab one and I can get on with impaling you on my pork sword!"
    GIRL: "You mean a condom?"
    GUY "Yes, but it's contained within a foil packet, so therefore you must first grab the foil packet, in order to get the condom. I mean, it's just common sense. So if you'd just hurry up and hand me the foil packet we can get on with things..."
    GIRL: "Ok, I'm going to just have to stop you there. It is not normal to refer to condoms as 'foil packets'. It' just not. Condom, johnny, rubber, helmet, cock armour, rain mac, protection, hell even prophylactic would be preferable. 'Foil packet' just makes you sound like an anally retentive nut job. And with that, I'm leaving. You can finish yourself off, you probably won't need a 'foil packet' for that."


    Seriously, with all that's wrong with that book, the LAST thing E.L.J. needs to be worrying about is getting criticised for implying that the characters don't practice safe sex. It's not like it's going to be read by a bunch of impressionable 14 year olds!

    Hold on .... What in the actual fook? :eek: Is this an excerpt from that 50 Shades rubbish? I haven't actually read it - I refuse to insult my intelligence by reading that crap! :pac:

    Neyite - I actually loved the Twilight books, ok they are not for everyone but I enjoyed them. The movies on the other hand were a load of crap though.


  • #108
    Toots
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    tinkerbell wrote: »
    Hold on .... What in the actual fook? :eek: Is this an excerpt from that 50 Shades rubbish?

    tinkerbell, you wound me! That is a Toots original right there, an excerpt from MY forthcoming novel '50 Shags of Awfulness'! EL James WISHES she could write literary gold like that!


  • #109
    fits
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    Stamps! Available from Thursday

    image.jpg


  • #110
    fits
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    Although maybe I should post the invites from Finland. Yes these are official stamps here.
    Stamps designed as a tribute to homoerotic artist and gay icon Touko Laaksonen -- also known as Tom of Finland -- went on sale Monday.

    Tom+of+Finland+postimerkki+arkki+Touko+Laaksonen.jpg


  • #111
    MistyCheese
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    Finland seems like a pretty cool place.


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  • #112
    January
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    You should SO send them from Finland!


  • #113
    Toots
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    Jaysus imagine if An Post launched those over here! There'd be riots!


  • #114
    fits
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    Toots wrote: »
    Jaysus imagine if An Post launched those over here! There'd be riots!

    Hmmm I think it is at least in part motivated by annoying-the-russians. People can be quite conservative here too but in general yes, society is very progressive.


  • #115
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    Fits, do you know how long those stamps will be available for? I might get someone to pick them up for us for our invitations.


  • #116
    fits
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    Faith wrote: »
    Fits, do you know how long those stamps will be available for? I might get someone to pick them up for us for our invitations.

    No idea but you can order them online from thursday. I think irishstamps.ie is the website.


  • #117
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    They actually match our invitations perfectly so I must get them! Hopefully they'll be online for a bit because collectors will want them too.


  • #118
    tinkerbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,423 ✭✭✭tinkerbell


    Faith wrote: »
    They actually match our invitations perfectly so I must get them! Hopefully they'll be online for a bit because collectors will want them too.

    Which stamps are you referring to? :pac:


  • #119
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    If I had any really conservative relatives, I would absolutely *love* to have been able to use the Tom of Finland ones :D


  • #120
    Toots
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    Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

    Has anyone got any nice plans?

    I'll be having a romantic dinner for 3 cooked by my hubby. My son was learning about valentines day in playschool and came home yesterday with the cutest little card, my heart just about melted when I opened it. :D


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  • #121
    fits
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    He bought me a rose bush. :D no flowers right now but I think its the sweetest thing.


  • #122
    Toots
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    What a lovely gift! You'll have roses every year now!


  • #123
    CorkClaire82
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭CorkClaire82


    We aren't valentines people, we're actually going to his parent's later for the night ;-)

    That rose bush idea is lovely, I'd much prefer that to a bunch to be honest.


  • #124
    cactusgal
    Registered Users Posts: 830 ✭✭✭cactusgal


    He popped by with a bunch of flowers and a heart-shaped cookie :) going out for dinner later.


  • #125
    westernlass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 598 ✭✭✭westernlass


    Does anyone else wonder about the post wedding come down? Trying not to invest so much time planning for that reason


  • #126
    Toots
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    I didn't experience it at all, although with that said I was knocked up within 8 weeks of getting married so I had other things on my mind :p


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  • #127
    westernlass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 598 ✭✭✭westernlass


    Toots wrote: »
    I didn't experience it at all, although with that said I was knocked up within 8 weeks of getting married so I had other things on my mind :p

    Hoping the honeymoon six months later will help


  • #128
    stinkle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,159 ✭✭✭stinkle


    Ya know what? I was delighted not to have any planning to do after it - really thought I'd miss that but the last two weeks got so hectic with actually doing stuff as opposed to planning it that it was a relief to be over it all!

    We set up a photo app and it was great seeing our guests' pics. There was also a few whatsapp groups set up and pics were sent to those abroad. We went to a festival as our honeymoon so were out of contact for a few days (bliss!) so was nice to check back in and see all those photos and memories. Esp the late nite pics!


  • #129
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Nope, no post wedding come down here either.

    We went on honeymoon three weeks after so that may have had something to do with it but we had a great day and that's all that matters. I don't miss planning...


  • #130
    MistyCheese
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    Right, it's our first Valentine's Day as husband and wife. Husband leaves getting a card to the last minute. Gives me the card saying "Eh I think I've made a mistake" I open card. Card says 'To My Special Husband'. 'Husband'

    I'm bent double with silent laughter, tell him it's NBD. Funny though. And the written message inside is lovely. And accurate. It's these little mishaps that make life funny! Like on our wedding day when he put my ring on upside down. (I know a lot of wedding bands would be the same either way but mine has a big v shaped curve). He's a bit embarrassed but I think it's adorable.


  • #131
    Birdie086
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    No post wedding comedown here either, got married New Year's Eve just gone.

    Yesterday it was me that bought a last minute card, and the writing it in a hurry I wrote happy anniversary instead of valentines!!!


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  • #132
    Milly33
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    has anyone ordered any dresses from the likes of Ali Express, JJ;s or just came across another there http://www.idealprom.co.uk/wedding-dresses/?cat=59

    just thinking they must be too good to be true but I wonder


  • #133
    fits
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    They are obviously knock offs. Any ive seen the quality is horrid. But then they are charging peanuts.

    Have you looked at ghost dye to order?


  • #134
    Milly33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,657 ✭✭✭Milly33


    I think there was a mention of that before I shall take a looksee there and see thanks..Yeah it looks so much easier to hit the button and order haha but yes use the brain they cant be that nice for that much..


  • #135
    Milly33
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    Uh just looked them up there, am I missing something they have some clothes but they all look very lets say for the older people style...


  • #136
    fits
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    lana del rey does not agree
    http://www.newyorkgirlstyle.com/2013/02/20/lana-del-rey-in-elegant-ghost-dress/


  • #137
    Faith
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    Milly33 wrote: »
    has anyone ordered any dresses from the likes of Ali Express, JJ;s or just came across another there http://www.idealprom.co.uk/wedding-dresses/?cat=59

    just thinking they must be too good to be true but I wonder

    Well, the pictures they're showing are of the original designer dresses. There's no indication of what their product would look like. So you're setting yourself up for absolute disaster by ordering from a website like that.

    Eg http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=91273622


  • #138
    Milly33
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    This is what I am seeing when I look it up http://www.ghost.co.uk/shop there isn't much there....

    Oh dear that is defiantly a disaster dress!! haha there was one I was looking at (they all seem to have the same dresses) think it was hush and the models are just gas. They tried for the first page me thinks and then went into photoshop http://www.musesdress.co.uk/wedding-dresses.html?p=2 it gets worse the more pages you click


  • #139
    whiskeyman
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    I think this will be liked here...

    B-HLtC9CAAAvf9f.jpg

    (from the YLYL thread!)


  • #140
    fits
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    My mum went into a well kniwn department store to look for her outfit. She is a very stylish lady who generally buys one good outfit a year often in the sales and gradually relegates previous years. Some jumped up personal shopper assistant first presented gaudy patterns whuch she'd never wear and then told her she had a problem with her size (16 or so) and budget. (presumption, she hadnt mentioned budget). Some of the staff in that place would want to take a look at themselves. Fuming.


  • #141
    Milly33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,657 ✭✭✭Milly33


    Oh that's not nice. I hope your Mum didn't let it bother her.. Hope she walked out and spent her money elsewhere.. Were they young ones but any chance. Sometimes they just don't think, that just because your a mum as such you have no style..


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  • #142
    Neyite
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    fits wrote: »
    My mum went into a well kniwn department store to look for her outfit. She is a very stylish lady who generally buys one good outfit a year often in the sales and gradually relegates previous years. Some jumped up personal shopper assistant first presented gaudy patterns whuch she'd never wear and then told her she had a problem with her size (16 or so) and budget. (presumption, she hadnt mentioned budget). Some of the staff in that place would want to take a look at themselves. Fuming.

    Complain. Seriously.

    My mam is very self concious of her weight, and would be very tomboyish, hates occasion wear. She was dreading a family wedding. She got a personal shopper in Debenhams Belfast who was absolutely brilliant - quickly established what styles mam might like, and the only problem mam had at the end was that she had several outfits she loved and didn't know what one to choose.


  • #143
    Toots
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    Hmm, was said department store located on Grafton Street by any chance??

    I always try to avoid those personal shopper things, they're blatantly on commission, and very aggressive sellers.


  • #144
    fits
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    Toots wrote: »
    Hmm, was said department store located on Grafton Street by any chance??

    I always try to avoid those personal shopper things, they're blatantly on commission, and very aggressive sellers.

    It was. Well if they are on commission they obviously concluded that my mum was a waste of time. And they were wrong. She has been shopping there for years. Some (not all) staff there have very elevated opinions of themselves


  • #145
    Toots
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    Yes, I've met a few cheeky little upstarts there over the years. You'd nearly love to ask them do they own many of the pieces of clothing they're trying to sell!


  • #146
    fits
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    In other news i ordered shoes at christmas. Ivory block heel sandals in plain leather. I only saw them at weekend and a different pair of shoes had arrived! Same style but in cream embossed leather. They werent even on the website.

    They are gorgeous and id be more likely to wear them again than the original pair, but they are not what i ordered and i dont think they go with the dress. Customer service are trying to figure out what the hell happened as that style was only offered with plain leather. Lol!


  • #147
    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    fits wrote: »
    My mum went into a well kniwn department store to look for her outfit. She is a very stylish lady who generally buys one good outfit a year often in the sales and gradually relegates previous years. Some jumped up personal shopper assistant first presented gaudy patterns whuch she'd never wear and then told her she had a problem with her size (16 or so) and budget. (presumption, she hadnt mentioned budget). Some of the staff in that place would want to take a look at themselves. Fuming.

    I would find it very difficult not to punch someone who dared to speak to my mother like that tbh :mad:

    Complain and get it on record. I would be quite sure that your mother isn't the first person she has behaved like that to.


  • #148
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    Had my first whoopsie today! Living abroad, we miss some nuances of our friends' lives, especially those not on facebook. So we sent out our save the dates yesterday, with the names of our guests of them. Sent one to "John & Jane", where John is an old friend of my fiances but the type where they only see each other maybe once a year, and Jane is his long term girlfriend (of maybe 3 years at least?). We got a reply back amended to "John +1" and a little note explaining that they'd broken up :o. I hope it wasn't too recent, so it wasn't too much of a kick in the nuts!


  • #149
    fits
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    rainbow kirby wrote: »
    I would find it very difficult not to punch someone who dared to speak to my mother like that tbh :mad:

    Complain and get it on record. I would be quite sure that your mother isn't the first person she has behaved like that to.

    I have sent in a complaint.

    I know a couple of people who used to work there and the stories are unbelievable.


  • #150
    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Faith wrote: »
    Had my first whoopsie today! Living abroad, we miss some nuances of our friends' lives, especially those not on facebook. So we sent out our save the dates yesterday, with the names of our guests of them. Sent one to "John & Jane", where John is an old friend of my fiances but the type where they only see each other maybe once a year, and Jane is his long term girlfriend (of maybe 3 years at least?). We got a reply back amended to "John +1" and a little note explaining that they'd broken up :o. I hope it wasn't too recent, so it wasn't too much of a kick in the nuts!

    I did the same... Cousins of my husband that we wouldn't see much... MIL was adamant that we invited their boyfriends and instead of me writing 'X+1' like I should have, I didn't want to seem impersonal so contacted her on FB and asked what his name was and she was like... 'ermmm we broke up about 3 months ago but thanks!'


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  • #151
    Neyite
    Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,947 Mod ✭✭✭✭Neyite


    Oh, this is such a lovely idea for your wedding dress after the big day. Far better than a trash the dress photoshoot IMO which I think is a terrible waste.

    I do a bit of sewing myself, don't think I'd have the skill to do something like this though. But I'd gladly donate my dress afterwards for it if there was something like this here...


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