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cottoncandy
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Backyard Parties Vent
If I get one more invite to a backyard birthday or christiening. I hate them. Why do people think we should be subjected to that heat. I have kids. Never would I expect people to come in the heat. I've alway had things at restaurants and halls.
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Posted 6/9/08 3:37 PM  |
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KGools
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:39 PM |
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bicosi
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by CoopersMom01
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
ditto.
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:40 PM |
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lbelle821
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by bicosi
Posted by CoopersMom01
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
ditto.
ITA
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:42 PM |
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nbc188
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by lbelle821
Posted by bicosi
Posted by CoopersMom01
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
ditto.
ITA
Me too. And some people actually prefer to not be cooped up in a restaurant for every party they attend.
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:43 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by cottoncandy
If I get one more invite to a backyard birthday or christiening. I hate them. Why do people think we should be subjected to that heat. I have kids. Never would I expect people to come in the heat. I've alway had things at restaurants and halls.
I'm just the opposite. I'm not a fan of restaurant parties, ESPECIALLY for kids. I find them to be SO impersonal and cold.
I'm MUCH rather invite my friends and family to my home where they can dress comfortably and be relaxed.
No offense, but are you a regular poster using a fake name? You have all of 5 posts with two of them being "vents" about very specific things. Not to mention, you've been around since March of 07.
Message edited 6/9/2008 3:49:02 PM.
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:45 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
And it's hard to predict.
It could be very nice out- and then everyone woud say- I don't want to be "cooped up" in a restaurant on a beautiful summer's day.
You just can't tell.....
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:45 PM |
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NinaLemon
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by nbc188
Posted by lbelle821
Posted by bicosi
Posted by CoopersMom01
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
ditto.
ITA
Me too. And some people actually prefer to not be cooped up in a restaurant for every party they attend.
ITA
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:46 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by Jennie0898
Posted by cottoncandy
If I get one more invite to a backyard birthday or christiening. I hate them. Why do people think we should be subjected to that heat. I have kids. Never would I expect people to come in the heat. I've alway had things at restaurants and halls.
I'm just the opposite. I'm not a fan of restaurant parties, ESPECIALLY for kids. I find them to be SO impersonal and cold.
I'm MUCH rather invite my friends and family to my home where they can dress comfortably and be relaxed.
ITA
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:47 PM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
Member since 12/05 20105 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by lbelle821
Posted by bicosi
Posted by CoopersMom01
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
ditto.
ITA
Me too.
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:47 PM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by CoopersMom01
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
ditto
never had a restaurant or catering hall party once growing up. my parents just a)didn't see the sense in spending the money and b)preferred having a barbecue and casual atmosphere.
i love backyard parties--you can walk around and mingle a lot of times easier than in a restaurant. kids can run around and have fun....and no need to wait for some waiter to bring you food & drink....you get it yourself.
no time limits on backyard parties either---don't have to worry about being there from 12 pm - 4 pm sharp!
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:49 PM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
I don't get why everything has to be a big party to invite everyone. This one's 'moving up' ceremony, that one's 11th birthday, the other one's confirmation... I don't remember my Mom having all sorts of parties for my sister and I growing up.
It’s easy to say ‘just don’t go’ but people expect you to go. I admit I am anti social 
I would prefer a backyard to a restaurant, though.
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:49 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by SweetTooth
Posted by lbelle821
Posted by bicosi
Posted by CoopersMom01
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
ditto.
ITA
Me too.
Ditto for me.
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| Posted 6/9/08 3:59 PM |
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Gatsbygirl
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
DH and I did a lot to spruce up our yard long before DS was here. We have been told that our furniture is really comfortalbe and people feel like they are on vacation out there. Back yard parties can be nice because you aren't rushe out at a certain time.
I have really happy summertime memories of barbecues at my parents' house and other people's house.
I love to enterain out back and by dinnertime it usually cools down 
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:00 PM |
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joenick
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
People cannot predict nor control the weather.
If you don't want to go, don't go.
I wouldn't have a party for kids in a restaurant.
The party is for the kids...kids want to run and play. If your inconvienced, oh well.
Just say no to the invite.
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:01 PM |
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sunnygirl
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by KittyTheStray
I don't get why everything has to be a big party to invite everyone. This one's 'moving up' ceremony, that one's 11th birthday, the other one's confirmation... I don't remember my Mom having all sorts of parties for my sister and I growing up.
I would prefer a backyard to a restaurant, though.
i totally agree with you and i think most parties especially children's parties booked 8 months in advance so you can get the date are way out of control
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:02 PM |
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ave1024
I Took The Wrong Road
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by Jennie0898
No offense, but are you a regular poster using a fake name? You have all of 5 posts with two of them being "vents" about very specific things. Not to mention, you've been around since March of 07.
I wouldn't go that far. Maybe its just a lurker that has no desire to post on a regular basis but wanted to get this out.
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:03 PM |
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dandr10199
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by joenick
People cannot predict nor control the weather.
If you don't want to go, don't go.
I wouldn't have a party for kids in a restaurant.
The party is for the kids...kids want to run and play. If your inconvienced, oh well.
Just say no to the invite.
Agreed. Guess you won't be invited to any of my parties then.
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:03 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by KittyTheStray
I don't get why everything has to be a big party to invite everyone. This one's 'moving up' ceremony, that one's 11th birthday, the other one's confirmation... I don't remember my Mom having all sorts of parties for my sister and I growing up.
It’s easy to say ‘just don’t go’ but people expect you to go. I admit I am anti social
I would prefer a backyard to a restaurant, though.
I hear where you're coming from, Kara. Both Dh and I come from large party throwing families and while it is fun, b/c they like to party sometimes it's a burden b/c we have no time to do things with our friends. Or for that matter time to do anything around the house.
And it's true, there is definitely an expectation of being required to attend.
But in the long run, I'd rather a busy social calendar than one where we're sitting home scratching our azzes looking for something to do.
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:03 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by ave1024
Posted by Jennie0898
No offense, but are you a regular poster using a fake name? You have all of 5 posts with two of them being "vents" about very specific things. Not to mention, you've been around since March of 07.
I wouldn't go that far. Maybe its just a lurker that has no desire to post on a regular basis but wanted to get this out.
That's a good point, I suppose that could be the case.
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:06 PM |
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JenMarie
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by CoopersMom01
Simple solution... don't go.
Not everyone has the money to lay out for a restaraunt or catering hall.
I agree. We have a christening to go to this month at a hall and I think it's so silly. The christening will cost almost as much as my wedding. I love backyard parties, not just because they're cheaper (and more within my budget), but because the atmosphere is more comfortable and it's nice to enjoy the summer while it's here.
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:06 PM |
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Eireann
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
I guess it's a good thing you're not on my invite list then...practically all of my parties are in my yard!
Oh, and I actually prefer them that way...much more personal, KWIM?
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:13 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
I love backyard parties... My kids get to be kids and they aren't going to have to sit still for hours on end and be bored! Much easier on me too
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:14 PM |
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lbelle821
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by Eireann
Oh, and I actually prefer them that way...much more personal, KWIM?
I completely agree...my family is very casual. We just like to hang out. And with the kids it is just better to let them run around.
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:16 PM |
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MrsSchwags
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
i also am a fan of backyard parties. i have 2 little ones and bringing them to a restaurant would be H3LL. It is easier to let them run around, go in the pool etc in someone's backyard.
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| Posted 6/9/08 4:23 PM |
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