nickicolb123

That is a really good idea, and a good way to keep your daughter involved

That is really cool. I love the wordsearch!

ughhh I hate my life right now! I've probably chewed 15 pieces of nicorette today

Quote: Originally Posted by drtracy Just a funny note, most people living in the continental United States are actually closer to the Mexican/US border than they will be when in Cancun... That is so funny b/c all of my relatives are saying how dangerous it is in Cancun and we live about 3.5 hrs drive from Juarez.

Quote: Originally Posted by nickicolb123 Additonally, my FH's parents own a timeshare in Cabo. We have gotten in trouble down there, but it was due to being a group of 10 loud and drunk 20 somethings. Some guy was hitting on me and my future SIL, and the guys were drunk and overreacted. Next thing I know they are all fighting in the street. So we were all maced by the mexican policia, and my FH and his brother were carted off to Mexican jail. We were able to get them out after losing about 200 bucks to people claiming to be able to get them out. Finally, an activity director from one of the resorts recognized the situation and took us to the police station to get them out. Not only did he not charge us for his help (which would be expected), he took us back to our hotel and bought us beer on the way. Moral: do not act like a drunk a$# and you do not have any reason to worry. There are federali all over cabo, and cancun but if you keep your nose clean you shouldn't face any trouble. I just made myself sound really trashy!

Here is my dress and jewelry. I wanted something really simple and sexy.

I just need a suit that makes me look hotter than my mom and fmil! that is gonna be a tough order to fill

Hobby Lobby will cut a mat for you in any size/material. You could do that and then buy a frame.

That is so cute! i like that much better than the ones with leotards

well I am feeling pretty nervous. Tommorow is my quit date, and I am in "mourning" today. Wish me luck

Quote: Originally Posted by cancunbride I talked to Doremixx today, he said he is good friends with Mannia and I believe Dreams will allow him but there is that guest fee that they charge for an outside vendor. Please keep us posted. That is great. I don't mind paying for a guest pass. Hopefully they will allow him. Thanks for all of the information.

I don't think that it is lame. I think that it would be really funny and provide some great pics. I would just do it late in the reception when everyone has loosened up.

We aren't having one either. We usually have a big birthday bash for my FH so i think that we will just do that and have our album for people to see if they want

Quote: Originally Posted by Betsy CRAZY chantix!! I think I would rather just smoke.....my Dad is on Chantix, and he said he hasn't had any weird dreams or episodes....I asked him b/c I heard you can have really crazy dreams and he said he hasn't had any problems. I'm sure it just affects everyone different like everything else!! Anyways It has officially been 1 week since I quit WOO HOO - I didn't participate in wine-o wednesday though b/c I don't know if I could resist that..... Congrats! 1 week! that is great. you've gotten over the hardest part imo.

those are great! unfortunatley, I don't thionk that I will nead so many

Additonally, my FH's parents own a timeshare in Cabo. We have gotten in trouble down there, but it was due to being a group of 10 loud and drunk 20 somethings. Some guy was hitting on me and my future SIL, and the guys were drunk and overreacted. Next thing I know they are all fighting in the street. So we were all maced by the mexican policia, and my FH and his brother were carted off to Mexican jail. We were able to get them out after losing about 200 bucks to people claiming to be able to get them out. Finally, an activity director from one of the resorts recognized the situation and took us to the police station to get them out. Not only did he not charge us for his help (which would be expected), he took us back to our hotel and bought us beer on the way. Moral: do not act like a drunk a$# and you do not have any reason to worry. There are federali all over cabo, and cancun but if you keep your nose clean you shouldn't face any trouble.

It sounds like I am not the only one hearing this from guests. It is my understanding that Arizona State University were the ones to tell their students to not go to MX for spring break. Phoenix is like 4-5 hrs from Puerto Penasco, which is considered a border town. I posted the letter found on this thread, and a link to the state department's website. I also explained the difference between a travel alert and a travel warning. Here is what I put on my website Is Mexico dangerous? While some areas of Mexico continue to be rattled by the ongoing problems of drug trafficking, Cancun continues to be a safe and enjoyable destination to visit. For anyone who is concerned, it is wise to consult the U.S. State Department website for travel warnings and alerts. It is also important to understand the distinction between a travel warning and a travel alert. A travel warning is one used to discourage American travel to certain destinations. A travel alert is utilized to provide awareness regarding potentially threatening risks to American Travelers. The following letter was written by an American who currently resides in Cancun: The headlines are full of stories about Mexicoguaranteed to make the blood run cold: murders, beheadings, drug lords and crooked cops. It's scary stuff, and some people planning a trip down here to Mexico's Mayan Riviera (Cancun-Playa Del Carmen-Tulum) are frightened. We have received several e-mails in the past couple of weeks and seen questions on various internet travel forums asking, "How dangerous is it"? In our opinion, the truthful answer is: not very dangerous at all. Now some folks will read this and say, "They own a hotel down there, of course they will tell people it's safe." And that's true, we do own a business, and we do want people to come here. But the people who come here aren't just guests. They are our family and our friends.people we would never place in danger. And of course we wouldn't stay in business long if our guests were the victims of crimes every time they came on vacation. Most importantly, we wouldn't live here ourselves if we thought it was dangerous. The truth is that there is a drug war going on in Mexico. Drug lords are battling the police and each other for the lucrative shipping routes by which drugs are taken into the US and guns are smuggled back. It is dangerous and sad and has become a cause for great concern in Mexico. However this concern must be put in perspective. If you are questioning whether or not you should visit Mexico's beautiful Caribbean, look at the facts about what is happening here. The "drug war" of Mexico is primarily about smuggling routes which lead into the US. It is in northern central Mexico where the US and Mexico share a common border that this crime wave is currently going on. There is also an increase in crime in some large Mexican cities where organized crime is active, i.e. Mexico City. However this criminal activity is NOT centered on the Caribbean side of Mexico. The latest US State Department advisory warning tourists about crime specifically names those cities "near the US border," such as the towns of Tijuana, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros and most especially Ciudad Juarez as being possibly dangerous. These cities are thousands of miles from the beaches of Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. The ONLY reference in the State Department's travel advisory which mentions the Yucatan, Cancun, Playa Del Carmen or the Mayan Riviera is a reference to another State Department posting warning against drinking too much and driving mopeds. The increase in drug related crimes and organized criminal activity is very far from the shores of the Caribbean. For example, Ciudad Juarez, which is an area of major concern for crime, is approximately 2200 miles from Cancun. This is roughly the same distance as from San Francisco to New York City. Would you refuse to vacation in northern California because of a crime wave in New York City? Hopefully not. There is no major crime wave or drug war in Mexico's Mayan Riviera. This is not to say that there is no crime in this part of Mexico. Cancun, being a major city, has had its problems with attacks on police officers and those involved in organized crime, much as many cities in the US have experienced in the past. But again it is important to realize that these incidents have NOT involved tourists or happened in the well-defined resort and hotel areas. And of course any tourist zone anywhere in the world will have crime. Vacationers always will attract pickpockets, thieves and con men. And that is true of Mexicoas well. However here in Playa we have a special Tourist Police force designed to help with exactly those types of crimes and to assist visitors. The tourist who uses common sense, avoids drugs, sticks to well-known tourist areas and doesn't behave foolishly (i.e. getting extremely drunk, flashing large amounts of cash, etc.) should be as safe in Playa Del Carmen as in their own home town. We can't guarantee that you will not be the victim of a crime on vacation whether you are here in Playa Del Carmen or on the streets of Orlando. What we can say with certainty is that the drug war crimes which have frightened so many people are not a concern or an issue for tourists in the Yucatan. And we can guarantee that thousands upon thousands of visitors are still coming here each day to enjoy our white sand beaches and swim in our blue sea without incident. Join us. The following link provides travelers with current information regarding warnings and alerts issued by the state department.

Quote: Originally Posted by Inked1 You could put the 3 yr old in the tutu, and have your 9 yr old get a dress w/ tulle or something similar so it looks coordinated but more age appropriate Thanks! Incorporating tulle w/o the tutu silloutte would make them coordinate. I think that will be possible b/c I am getting my seamstress aunt to make the flower girl dresses.

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyBride09 I have heard nothing but good things about Mannia, However...his rates are MUCH higher then Doremixx. And not only that, but Doremixx brings all kings of props that are included in that price. I just wish that someone has used them so we can get a full review. It's a little scary because he is still kind of unknown. The good thing about Mannia is exactly what Tammy said...People have used him and Loved him, so you know what your getting for your money. Doremixx looks good on paper and his youtube videos, but has anyone we know used him? I will say though, he got RIGHT back to me, in the same day when I e-mailed him. I still haven't heard back from Mannia when I e-mailed him more then once since September. I may be in the minority with that though, because alot of other girls had no problems. It all comes back to money for me...My budget will allow for Doremixx...Now I just have to decide if we are going to use a Dj and if Dreams will allow him. I will add that to my list of Questions I send to Claudia via my TA (Jill) :-) Yeah I feel you, DJ Mannia seems like he would be great to have. However, I am finding that my costs are already skyrocketing and I am deciding that I want things that I originally did not care about (BD book, TTD). It is so hard to decide. Let us know if Dreams will allow him, I am very curious to find out

yeah that is horrible, but I can totally believe it. My FH didn't go that far, but he became so wierd. I don't recommend it. My psych professor this past summer had a similar depressive reaction to it.

Quote: Originally Posted by *Casey* Have any of yall tried Chantix? My FH used Chantix the last time that we quit and he had a horrible reaction to it. He is normally a really upbeat, positive person, and Chantix gave him horrible dreams, made him really depressed, and tired all of the time. I have heard this from others so I am really apprehensive to go this route.

I hope so too. I looked at his website and I really like the light up dance floor. DJ Mannia is great too, but Doremixx is just so much less expensive! I might have to fight with them if they won't allow him

wow! his prices are much more reasonable. Does anyone know if Dreams allows him?

I have a question... my daughter will be 9 by the time we get married and my other daughter will be three. How can I coordinate the two? I really like the idea of a tutu, but I'm not sure if it is appropriate for a 9 year old (btw she is so tall people think that she is ten or eleven now)

Quote: Originally Posted by fudgie Wow, this is a great thread!! I am a smoker but do plan on soon setting a quit date. I can so relate to everything that is being said....missing out on something....trying to lose weight for the wedding...having an excuse like drinking....! I quit last year for 6 months and felt better than I have in the last 10 years, I actually said I was never going to be a "smoker" again. But of course thought is was ok to have a cig when I was out with friends and it just continued from there. Great for you who are quitting right now, it is so hard, and I honestly feel like something is missing so it is a good idea to replace it with something else (a hobby/gym). I WILL try to quit again soon, it's all about setting the date. Good luck ladies:) I totally empathize with you. I felt so much better when I quit for 3 months before. I can hardly work out without my lungs burning out of my chest. It sucks so bad. I wish I hadn't been such an idiot teenager trying to rebel!