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Mr. Wiggles posted:So by the way if proposing in a restaurant is generally out, what might be some other good ideas? At the zoo, but then again I think the zoo is like the best place in the world.
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Mr. Wiggles posted:So by the way if proposing in a restaurant is generally out, what might be some other good ideas?
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Sep 26, 2012 03:04
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It depends on the proposee. Personally I would love the big set up with all the nice things but that's because nobody has ever done anything like that for me. Hell, I've never even had a boyfriend give me flowers or anything thoughtful so take that for what you will. I honestly think that what you say when you do it will mean more than where you are. Joke answer: Do it over the positive pregnancy test.
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Sep 26, 2012 04:17
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Yeah, I think your best bet would be to do so when all the kids are at grandparents's house, the fire is on in the fireplace, you've got a stack of crap movies that you both enjoy, a giant bowl of popcorn & other finger foods, some really nice vinho verde or beer or whatever you like to drink (even if it's piping hot cups of spiced assam tea or something), and a few hours to ... celebrate after the fact. NOT THAT I SUGGEST YOU HAVE SEX AFTER PROPOSING. But if you do, you want to kind of keep the food and drink light enough that you've both got the stamina to have a go if you want to. Honestly, the stuff you say when you ask really does matter. Mind you, I'm an inveterate home-body. If you suggest that we go out for a fancy dinner, I'll look at you funny, and agree, but really prefer it when you make the effort of setting up a nice atmosphere at home for us both to enjoy. Because it shows me that you're capable of bringing romance into our everyday life, should you want to. That's kind of awesome. Hell, Wiggles. You live on some pretty primo land. If it's not too cold out when you do ask, maybe you two could have like a late night picnic, with lots of candles and finger food, and a bit of wine, and just let the stars and the rest of nature be witness to your love. Seems like the sort of thing you'd be really good at doing. Hell, you could even go so far as to plan a swanky camping trip, where you take the tents and the rest, but get satin sheets for the bedding inside the tent, and like, bring the good china and glassware to use for meals, and like have food that stays good without fridges and the like. Either way! I think that the best proposal is where both of you have the space to really build a mood, and have some quiet time together to really talk things through once you get the official yes. I'm assuming that you're both already on the same page, and that you're fairly certain she'll say yes. IF not, then the whole "Are you looking for marriage and the rest" might be a good talk to have at some point. I know you can do this Wiggles! 
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Sep 26, 2012 04:35
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dino. posted:Yeah, I think your best bet would be to do so when all the kids are at grandparents's house, the fire is on in the fireplace, you've got a stack of crap movies that you both enjoy, a giant bowl of popcorn & other finger foods, some really nice vinho verde or beer or whatever you like to drink (even if it's piping hot cups of spiced assam tea or something), and a few hours to ... celebrate after the fact. NOT THAT I SUGGEST YOU HAVE SEX AFTER PROPOSING. But if you do, you want to kind of keep the food and drink light enough that you've both got the stamina to have a go if you want to.  Are you in the market for another spouse?
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Sep 26, 2012 04:48
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Walk Away and dino have good advices and they have been noted. Probably be in a couple of weeks time. I'll update.
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Sep 26, 2012 05:03
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Walk Away and dino have good advices and they have been noted. woah you're serious let's just both go to alinea and do it at the exact same time to the second and then run across the restaurant and highfive midair chest bump afterwards 
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Sep 26, 2012 06:59
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If you do that, which you should, you must film it.
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Sep 26, 2012 07:29
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And in the final scene the camera pulls back and it turns out mindphlux just married Wiggles.
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Sep 26, 2012 09:08
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SubG posted:And in the final scene the camera pulls back and it turns out mindphlux just married Wiggles.  Do go on.
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Sep 26, 2012 09:35
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Pester posted:
Heh. I have a soft spot for engagements and weddings and all the rest. Something about two people finding love, and then using it is as an excuse to get all their friends and family together to celebrate it with obscene amounts of food just does my heart right. Hell, I even love it when people who date invite their friends over for anniversary parties. Those can be lots of fun too. Congratulations, wiggles.
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Sep 26, 2012 12:46
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SubG posted:A Ke$ha concert. Holy poo poo! Quick on the draw and you go right for the tender bits! I think I love you, now more than ever. Good luck Wiggles. Hope all of you are happy in your apocalypse resistant sustainable Costco free world.
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Sep 26, 2012 17:25
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SubG posted:And in the final scene the camera pulls back and it turns out mindphlux just married Wiggles. Awww, I didn't see that Wiggles is gonna do a very neat thing. Go get 'em, Wiggles.  I retract my Costco run post. That's for the honeymoon.
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Sep 26, 2012 17:33
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CuddleChunks posted:Awww, I didn't see that Wiggles is gonna do a very neat thing. Go get 'em, Wiggles. Nah, it's where you get the food for the reception. Classier than McDonald's for all.
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Sep 26, 2012 18:41
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Ok.. I have a source for whale, what should I do with it?
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Sep 26, 2012 19:03
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Airmail it to me
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Sep 26, 2012 19:13
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Happy Hat posted:Ok.. I have a source for whale, what should I do with it? Sing to it.
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Sep 26, 2012 19:14
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Mr. Wiggles posted:what might be some other good ideas? Picnic in the park worked for me. Also I used taking self-picture of the two of us on timer as cover for getting on one knee next to her. Unfortunately due to nervous I hosed up the timer/picture part - I wanted to catch it on film which would have been a coup.
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Sep 26, 2012 19:49
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I just asked my special ladyfriend as we took a moonlit stroll along a country lane when visiting her parent's country cottage. We might have both been a bit stoned. I was going to ask her when we were out in the countryside on a lovely walk, but friends were going to be joining us. I did not get her an engagement ring and to this day she doesn't have one, which I like. She has also swapped her wedding band for a very cool vintage silver Danish one.
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Sep 26, 2012 19:56
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Serenade it - check! Then what?
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Sep 26, 2012 20:34
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Then get down on one knee and gently caress it.
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Sep 26, 2012 20:41
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So this insanely good restaurant opened up downtown. I've been twice in one week. Only complaint? Even though they have a wait staff, they take all orders at the register before dining and the proles who work in the law/doctor offices down town take 20 minutes of their time at the register asking questions about the menu. Don't got 20 minutes to waste on no fool who won't read the drat menu that's in front of them. "So what is and what's in the Cubana?" Well I dunno, rear end in a top hat, let's take a look at the menu in your loving hand! "A pressed sandwich with ham, pork, Manchego cheese, mustard, pickles and drizzled with Cilantro-roasted garlic mojo"
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Sep 26, 2012 21:13
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I ate at In-N-Out for the first time tonight (I'm in Oakland on business). For a fast food joint, that's a drat tasty burger.
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Sep 27, 2012 06:12
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esperantinc posted:I ate at In-N-Out for the first time tonight (I'm in Oakland on business). For a fast food joint, that's a drat tasty burger. 
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Sep 27, 2012 09:03
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Get your fries or burger "Animal style."
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Sep 27, 2012 17:09
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Ask for the analingus special, they'll know what you mean (it's on the secret menu).
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Sep 27, 2012 17:10
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:Ask for the analingus special, they'll know what you mean (it's on the secret menu).
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Sep 27, 2012 17:18
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Ask for the McGangbang.
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Sep 27, 2012 17:31
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Ask for the double dutch oven, Cleveland style.
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Sep 27, 2012 18:18
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Happy Hat posted:Serenade it - check! It's Ocean Steak. Be imaginative! I bought a big (400g) steak for the three of me, GF and her mom and seared it over high heat until medium minus, rested it and carved and piled the sliced meat on top of romano salad and ruccola with berry capers, tomato, sliced gherkins and red onion tossed with a nice vinaigrette. Ecco, carne tagliata. That poo poo is goooood. Makes a little meat go a very long way without anyone feeling like they're missing a big steak.  e: I bought it so Mama could brag about eating something genuinely Norwegian when she came back home. Watching her face go from bewilderment into slight horror before her inner Chinese took over and exhibited eager gastronomical interest when I said it was "jing yu" was priceless. Force de Fappe fucked around with this message at 20:47 on Sep 27, 2012 |
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Sep 27, 2012 20:44
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Fifteen minutes later, somewhere in the tall skies over Mongolia, I emerged from the lavatory with the girl in now fresh clothes and the stern look of the weary executioner on my face, something which seemed to amuse the GF. "The next time you use diapers that are too big, you're gonna pay in Anal Dollars", I whispered to her, without knowing if I was joking or not.
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Sep 27, 2012 20:56
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I just took apart the central heating control receiver (the box which turns the boiler on and off and which is controlled by a wireless thermostat), removed the capacitor, and soldered a new one on, and it now works. I am inordinately proud of myself. A new box would have been about £60 plus about same again for a heating engineer. I am not especially technical so this is especially satisfying.
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Sep 27, 2012 22:23
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Sjurygg posted:Fifteen minutes later, somewhere in the tall skies over Mongolia, I emerged from the lavatory with the girl in now fresh clothes and the stern look of the weary executioner on my face, something which seemed to amuse the GF. "The next time you use diapers that are too big, you're gonna pay in Anal Dollars", I whispered to her, without knowing if I was joking or not.
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Sep 27, 2012 22:31
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Apparently, there's been a rash of thefts from the office fridge where I work. It's gotten to the point where management sent out an office-wide email suggesting that we label our stuff to prevent confusion. I came in this morning and found this in the fridge:
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Sep 27, 2012 23:02
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Re-label everything.
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Sep 27, 2012 23:08
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Eat it and then add a postit that says `stolen'.
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Sep 27, 2012 23:12
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Happy Abobo posted:Apparently, there's been a rash of thefts from the office fridge where I work. It's gotten to the point where management sent out an office-wide email suggesting that we label our stuff to prevent confusion. I came in this morning and found this in the fridge: Well that thief certainly won't be confused about what he's stealing anymore. I want to hear some stories of people spiking their food with gross poo poo (habanero sauce, laxative, etc) knowing that someone was going to steal it.
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Sep 27, 2012 23:24
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What's gross about habanero sauce? 
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Sep 27, 2012 23:27
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Oh I'm sorry I meant to say nasty rear end edit: Ahh, who am I kidding. Why did my tastebuds have to be insensitive to everything except spicy? 
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Me and a friend tried to give laxative brownies to another friend but he knew that we were bitches and wouldn't eat them. So there's always that. I did manage to get him to look in my trunk and pummeled his face with an entire cake once, though. That was amazing.
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