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islandersgirl74
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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.
sorry..i have to agree
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JennZ
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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.
Ding Ding. 
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| Posted 6/9/08 7:46 PM |
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Jackie24
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
I love backyard parties as well as parties in restaurants/halls, however when I dont want to be somewhere I stay the hell home! I would hope someone with that kind of attitude would not come to one of my parties, bc they feel like they "have to"
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| Posted 6/9/08 7:51 PM |
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rojerono
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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.
Oh Kara! This makes me feel guilty.
I tend to throw parties for a lot of things.. most birthdays, christenings, pre-k graduation, Rob's graduation, etc.. I like to entertain, I like to make mundane moments feel special and I am so happy to have a house and a yard that allow me to indulge in these things. I put a lot of effort into making my friends and family feel welcome and comfortable in my home. I don't expect gifts - and more often than not I will even tell people that their presence is present enough. I like to think that most of my regulars enjoy our parties - they keep coming back! But now I sorta feel like I should maybe back off a bit with the celebrations.
As to the OP - I prefer to entertain in my own backyard because it tends to be less expensive and I get to cook for my guests! I like to create and prepare menus for my parties. I always have my house open with the AC on if people get too uncomfortable. I like going to BBQ's and backyard parties so much more than restaurants when it comes to close friends and family.
For what it's worth, I would MUCH rather have someone tell me that they didn't want to go to my party than to secretly resent me or come grudgingly. 
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| Posted 6/9/08 8:02 PM |
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BellaRock
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by MrsPJB2007
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!
ITA.
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| Posted 6/9/08 8:21 PM |
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MrsGmomof3
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by Eireann
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?
Us too... every party is in our backyard. The kids enjoy it so much and everyone can just relax
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| Posted 6/9/08 8:27 PM |
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EckoRed81504
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by MrsPJB2007
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I also don't think they are a cheaper alternative to restaurant parties I think they can cost just as much if not more. Besides them not being cheap the host has a lot more work to do.
when you throw a backyard party for me--i only require greasey cheese burgers, your pool, and beer
i'm a cheap date
well if thats the case, im going to buy a blow up pool right now
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| Posted 6/9/08 8:50 PM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by chmlengr
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
ITA
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| Posted 6/9/08 8:53 PM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by rojerono
I like to make mundane moments feel special and I am so happy to have a house and a yard that allow me to indulge in these things. I put a lot of effort into making my friends and family feel welcome and comfortable in my home.
Awww!! That's so sweet!!! Don't mind me - I am TOTALLY in the minority, and I know this about myself!! I think it's so sweet that you want to do that for your kids and I totally get it and think it's really cool! Don't mind my anti-social behaviors...
For what it's worth, I would MUCH rather have someone tell me that they didn't want to go to my party than to secretly resent me or come grudgingly.
See, that's what a certain family member of mine doesn't 'get' - they get all "POed" if we don't go. Dean owns a retail store that RELIES solely on the summer. He starts work at 6am Sat and Sunday and gets home at 5pm and we really just want to spend some time together when he gets home... I'm sorry, did I make this all about me??? 
FTR, I REALLY wanted to go to the Rock Star b-day party last year 
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| Posted 6/9/08 8:58 PM |
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Really??? I love them! What I like best is that you can get up and move around, talk to different people and bring your plate of food with you wherever you go. At a restaurant, you can't do that!
Heck I would love to have a backyard to have a party in in the first place!
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:02 PM |
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KPsquared
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
I also have to disagree...I LOVE backyard parties. They are so relaxed and you are not rushed from course to course. And for the kids it is great that they can run around and play.
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:14 PM |
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
i love backyard parties & especially love having them. Sometimes I try to limit the number of people we invite so its not too much for them & usually they will be annoyed when they find out. They say our backyard is better than their own so they'd rather be here playing in the lake.
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:20 PM |
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partyof6
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
wow....u would soooooooooo hate being my friend! lmao...
Halloween...up to 175 people in my yard,,yup--thats right!
bbqs all the time for no reason...southern party--deep friend turkeys-jamaican jerk chicken--first day of summer...birthdays--you name it!
in fact my sisters shower is here in 2 weeks---125 invited...
I love my yard-love entertaining-love my margarita machine and we all love dancing to cheesy old songs...
so much better then spending money on a good party and celebrating nice things...
halls I hate!!!!!!!!!
no waterguns===no slurpee machines--theres a time limit--and a bar tab.
if I had it my way I would do it every weekend.
whoever comes comes...the more the merrier...
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:35 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by lastchance1222
wow....u would soooooooooo hate being my friend! lmao...
Halloween...up to 175 people in my yard,,yup--thats right!
bbqs all the time for no reason...southern party--deep friend turkeys-jamaican jerk chicken--first day of summer...birthdays--you name it!
in fact my sisters shower is here in 2 weeks---125 invited...
I love my yard-love entertaining-love my margarita machine and we all love dancing to cheesy old songs...
so much better then spending money on a good party and celebrating nice things...
halls I hate!!!!!!!!!
no waterguns===no slurpee machines--theres a time limit--and a bar tab.
if I had it my way I would do it every weekend.
whoever comes comes...the more the merrier...
Can I be your friend?? Those parties sound awesome! I WISH we had friends who liked to entertain like that!
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| Posted 6/9/08 9:38 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
LOVE backyard parties...Especially now that I have a son who doesn't want to be "restrained" in a highchair at a restaurant for too long.
We threw a housewarming party, my SIL's bridal shower, My DS' Christening all in the backyard. If DS wasn't a Jan. Baby ALL his bday parties would be held back there too.
We have BBQs every summer. Oh, we even all met back here for a party for my brother & SILs bachelor/bachelorette party...THAT was a blast as well as all other parties I have thrown. The most I have had back there was about 80 people.
We have already said that DS' Communion, Confirmation, etc. will be held out in the yard. I can have even more guests because it's affordable.
Love house parties. You can dress comfy. You are not rushed. You can relax with your guests.
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ME75
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by Jax430
May this be the worst of your problems.
i agree!!!
i am having DD's 1st bday this weekend in my yard b/c my house is soooo tiny and i cannot fit them all in the house. oh well..
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DebG
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by Jax430
May this be the worst of your problems.
Very good point Jax. I could only WISH this was something for me to complain about. I am just excited that I am now healthy about to go out for celebrations.
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:04 PM |
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Jax430
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by DebG
Posted by Jax430
May this be the worst of your problems.
Very good point Jax. I could only WISH this was something for me to complain about. I am just excited that I am now healthy about to go out for celebrations.
Very happy to hear that. I hope you have some fun events to look forward to!
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:06 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by KittyTheStray
I'm sorry, did I make this all about me???
NO! I made it all about ME!
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| Posted 6/9/08 10:18 PM |
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Diane
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by chmlengr
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
I agree...plus you cant predict the weather
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| Posted 6/10/08 7:49 AM |
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Theresa05
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by lastchance1222
wow....u would soooooooooo hate being my friend! lmao...
Halloween...up to 175 people in my yard,,yup--thats right!
bbqs all the time for no reason...southern party--deep friend turkeys-jamaican jerk chicken--first day of summer...birthdays--you name it!
in fact my sisters shower is here in 2 weeks---125 invited...
I love my yard-love entertaining-love my margarita machine and we all love dancing to cheesy old songs...
so much better then spending money on a good party and celebrating nice things...
halls I hate!!!!!!!!!
no waterguns===no slurpee machines--theres a time limit--and a bar tab.
if I had it my way I would do it every weekend.
whoever comes comes...the more the merrier...
I love you
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by lastchance1222
wow....u would soooooooooo hate being my friend! lmao...
Halloween...up to 175 people in my yard,,yup--thats right!
bbqs all the time for no reason...southern party--deep friend turkeys-jamaican jerk chicken--first day of summer...birthdays--you name it!
in fact my sisters shower is here in 2 weeks---125 invited...
I love my yard-love entertaining-love my margarita machine and we all love dancing to cheesy old songs...
so much better then spending money on a good party and celebrating nice things...
halls I hate!!!!!!!!!
no waterguns===no slurpee machines--theres a time limit--and a bar tab.
if I had it my way I would do it every weekend.
whoever comes comes...the more the merrier...
Jamaican Jerk Chicken! YUMMY!!!!!
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| Posted 6/10/08 7:54 AM |
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DmarieK
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by 5ofClubs
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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.
ITA. Her profile name is Lauren and then in another post she signed her name Jill
I was waiting for someone else to notice that...lol.
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| Posted 6/10/08 8:47 AM |
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JP826
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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. I would take a backyard bbq with greasy cheeseburgers & yummy hotdogs over restaurant food & bad service anyday-- Especially in the summer.
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JP826
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Re: Backyard Parties Vent
Posted by lastchance1222
wow....u would soooooooooo hate being my friend! lmao...
Halloween...up to 175 people in my yard,,yup--thats right!
bbqs all the time for no reason...southern party--deep friend turkeys-jamaican jerk chicken--first day of summer...birthdays--you name it!
in fact my sisters shower is here in 2 weeks---125 invited...
I love my yard-love entertaining-love my margarita machine and we all love dancing to cheesy old songs...
so much better then spending money on a good party and celebrating nice things...
halls I hate!!!!!!!!!
no waterguns===no slurpee machines--theres a time limit--and a bar tab.
if I had it my way I would do it every weekend.
whoever comes comes...the more the merrier...
Nice!!! I would so come to one of your parties!
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