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X002548
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russell
Pyro-ma-ni-yak
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Posted - 2010-09-17 : 15:34:43
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22 years and you're still hoping to get lucky?  |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
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Posted - 2010-09-17 : 15:52:19
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| not sure how to read that...in any caseI found 1 site for anniversary gifts...but it wan't much...anyone got another with years listed?Some after 20 just go by 5'sBrett8-)Hint: Want your questions answered fast? Follow the direction in this linkhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/brettk/archive/2005/05/25/5276.aspx |
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russell
Pyro-ma-ni-yak
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Posted - 2010-09-18 : 01:20:34
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| I was just being a wise guy Brett. Don't take it the wrong way brother.I'll have been married for 18 years in January.Congratulations to you and your bride!As to the question, none of us know what she will appreciate like you do. Jewelry? Maybe. I think a cruise pretty much every year after 15 is in order (and yeah, i know, you just went to fla) but still...A nice vacation with just the 2 of you and something special that will touch her is in order, whether it be a piece of art, a piece of jewelry, or maybe just a fancy dinner in a place the two of you have never been, or her favorite resteraunt.The main thing is that this is your opportunity to remind her how wonderful she is and how special she is to you! |
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russell
Pyro-ma-ni-yak
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Posted - 2010-09-18 : 01:25:24
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| A cool thing I did a number of years ago, when we couldn't get away, was to take my wife to a few fancy dress shops, let her try on clothes, pick out whatever she wanted.99 times out of 100 I'll tell you that sounds like a boring day, but it was really cool -- and I got to see her in all those hot dresses!Then we went out for a fancy dinner.Was a great way to spend the day. |
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Kristen
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Posted - 2010-09-18 : 02:43:13
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Originally posted by russell
22 years and you're still hoping to get lucky?
So I suppose buying something you saw on late night TV is out of the question ...I'm with the Jewellery approach. Find a good jeweller, and work with him/her to make something. Cheaper than in-store (IME), better quality gems, and WAY more satisfying looking at individual stones and settings and creating something personal, although I may be spoilt by having a really exceptional Jeweller locally - heck, add a transatlantic flight to the celebration? |
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jimf
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elwoos
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2010-09-20 : 08:53:42
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| We have sometimes gone away for a weekend but to somewhere nearby - last time was to the city I was working in at the time. I know it sounds a bit odd as it was somewhere we both knew quite well but we really saw a side of the place that we normally wouldn't and had a great time. I guess in your case it might be a couple of nights in New York doing the tourist thing.-----------I used to think I wasn't a morning person but it never got better in the afternoon |
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Kristen
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Posted - 2010-09-20 : 11:33:28
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| I hired a tour guide for the day, a few years back, when we had some (American as it happens) business folk visiting our office, and I thought they'd like something "alternative" to do on the first day to combat jet-lag.Learnt an embarrassing amount about the local area I have lived in all my life!! |
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Transact Charlie
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Posted - 2010-09-20 : 12:15:18
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Originally posted by Kristen
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Originally posted by russell
22 years and you're still hoping to get lucky?
So I suppose buying something you saw on late night TV is out of the question ...I'm with the Jewellery approach. Find a good jeweller, and work with him/her to make something. Cheaper than in-store (IME), better quality gems, and WAY more satisfying looking at individual stones and settings and creating something personal, although I may be spoilt by having a really exceptional Jeweller locally - heck, add a transatlantic flight to the celebration?
Or I'm sure Kristen would take a reasonable percentage to broker it for you............Charlie===============================================================Msg 3903, Level 16, State 1, Line 1736The ROLLBACK TRANSACTION request has no corresponding BEGIN TRANSACTION |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
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Posted - 2010-09-20 : 13:42:04
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| Well...we hate cruises....done it twice...and didn't have to pay for it....I mean...I live 20 minuytes outside of THE City...so these cut rate "shows" impress many people....not me...and the food? Well I guess if you eat McDonalds all the time that you might be impressed...it was ok...and "Fun Day at Sea" ummm...no...Then you have the wownderful excursions....$100 to go snorkeling? Or tubing down the White in Jamaca? ummm no thanksIt's like being held hostage....This was my last several days...9/8 Nils Lofgren @ BB Kings on Broadway9/10 Sushi with the Family then Jazz at Cecils in Orange (Celi Brooks the 3rd)9/11 David Bromberg at the Sanctuary Concerts in Chatham9/12 Giants Opening Day (let's not talk about last night)9/13 Pru Sponsored Golf Outing and Dinner. Lobster and Prime Rib9/14 Jackson Browne at the Beacon 72nd and 7th?9/16 watch my rock star freshman daughter set up the gaming winning soccer goal9/17 I forget...I'm sure something was going on9/18 Host Birthday party with Boston and NY Relatives at the house9/19 JETS Kick ass...Brew Pub with Buddy tp wathc his Cheesehead friends (again, let's not talk about the Giants)9/20 Flat tire on the z28 Camaro...at least it was in the Pru Garage..Make me a Cruise like that...cept the flat tire of courseBut I digressFor my wife....it could be a $4000 tennis braclet, or flowers...it's pretty much the same to her....when they say it's the though that counts, had my wife in mind....still....that bracelet...Damn...I gotta come up with something...I like the dress idea...maybe we can blow off a 1/2 day on the Friday afternoon before dinner....If you're ever in the area...the highlawn is a must stop by...even for drinks...Brett8-)Hint: Want your questions answered fast? Follow the direction in this linkhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/brettk/archive/2005/05/25/5276.aspx |
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elwoos
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2010-09-21 : 07:13:46
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| You could always go and stay in one of Kristen's mansions-----------I used to think I wasn't a morning person but it never got better in the afternoon |
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Kristen
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Posted - 2010-09-21 : 11:30:41
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"one of" - you living in cloud cuckoo land?Cracking spitting image sketch from yester-year:Charles - reading somethingAndrew: "You reading your fan mail Chuck?"Charles: "Yes"Andrew: "How many have you got?"Charles: "One"Andrew: "Sorry Chuck, How many has one got?" |
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Kristen
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Posted - 2010-09-21 : 11:31:37
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| ... and the reason the aristocracy pronounces "House" as "H'ice" is that they have several, and the plural of "Mouse" is "Mice" |
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elwoos
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2010-09-22 : 06:37:59
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Originally posted by Kristen
"one of" - you living in cloud cuckoo land?
Ok so the Yacht, the penthouse suite, the private island,... a rose by any other name -----------I used to think I wasn't a morning person but it never got better in the afternoon |
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DonAtWork
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2010-09-24 : 06:59:56
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| It is SPELLED 'Yacht', but pronounced "Throat-warbler mangrove".http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/jeffs/archive/2008/05/13/question-needed-not-answer.aspxHow to ask: http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/brettk/archive/2005/05/25/5276.aspxFor ultra basic questions, follow these links.http://www.sql-tutorial.net/ http://www.firstsql.com/tutor.htm http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp |
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22nd Anniversary gift