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Quote: Originally Posted by becks I'm sorry, how can you read this thread and possibly think that!!! Personally, I've discovered that ferrets and clothing are about the funniest D**N thing to ever grace my world!!!! Of course, I openly admit to having a severely skewed sense of humor. I mean, c'mon... how can you not giggle at this: (is this nibblet in drag) Don't get me wrong, Becks...I'm sitting here laughing my fool head off at these pictures -- some of which I've seen from the ferret calendar, etc...just because I don't dress my own ferrets up doesn't mean my friends and I don't pass around stuff like this all the time and laugh hysterically...these little guys are just too silly not to enjoy!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan You know the weed ferret? Wow! Can you get us an autograph? I agree, ferrets in clothes are hilarious. I had no idea until I googled "ferret in tux." Just put little censor bars on your free-love nudie ferrets so we can see them. ha!..that's actually supposed to be a "fairy" costume...not sure about the autograph -- she got a little "full of herself" after she won that costume contest, so she might be charging a small fee now..hehe

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Niblet had a good head on his shoulders until he got involved with "the weed." HA!!...hey, guys...Morgan just pointed me to this thread -- I saw "Nibblet" in her signature and thought she had ferrets and pm'd her to ask. I actually DO have ferrets, but I'm, boring and don't dress them up..somethign about ferrets and clothes don't quite go together for me..ha! But the above picture just happens to be a jill (female) that my breeder bred...NO, my breeder doesn't dress up her ferrets, but at some of the ferret shows they sometimes have costume contests -- the lady who owns this little girl is big into crafts and sewing and embroidery and she made this outfit for her little girl. btw, this thread is hysterical!!...wish I had some pics of my own to share -- my guys are all nekkid (no clothes), so that might not be appropriate...ha!

I voted for #1....I love the bit of color and thought the dress was flattering on you.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pisces Mine is also from Blue Nile and we have been very happy with it! The only thing that I didn't like was their sizing, as mine came way too big and had to get resized at a local jeweler. But the quality of the diamond is spectacular, and I have seen nothing as good here for the price FI paid! We had a local jeweler measure my ring finger -- 6 was a little too big, 5 1/2 too tight. The 5 3/4 size we ordered from Blue Nile fit me perfectly. I'm with you on the quality, Pisces -- unreal! JamieLynne, your two choices are BEAUTIFUL! The Scott Kay ring really caught my eye though.

Quote: Originally Posted by JaimeLynne Have you tried Diamonds, Engagement Rings and Fine Jewelry at Blue Nile? From what I hear they are pretty good. I shopped around there first to get an idea of what I was looking for. Looks like a good site. My ring is from Blue Nile, and I absolutely love it!! We got sooooo much more for the money by purchasing it here. Unbelievable!!

Great review, Islandlover, thank you! The Ritz wounds awesome!...we're only having about 13 people total, including the two of us, so I doubt we'd go this route, but sure sounds great! I'd love to see pics!!

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel I personally wouldn't have a little chat to discuss this with the 3 of you. How awkward and uncomfortable. I think the best way to go about it is for you and your FI to discuss your boundaries. After that, I'd treat her civily and that's it. If you don't want a friendship with her, why bother trying to work it out so you can all be close? Once she realizes that your FI isn't ok with the way she is acting, hopefully she will get her crap together and start being a real friend to him- ie. not trying to cause problems in his relationship! After he sets those boundaries, hopefully this will allow you to get used to the idea of seeing her and not always have this game of competition. Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel I personally wouldn't have a little chat to discuss this with the 3 of you. How awkward and uncomfortable. I think the best way to go about it is for you and your FI to discuss your boundaries. After that, I'd treat her civily and that's it. If you don't want a friendship with her, why bother trying to work it out so you can all be close? Once she realizes that your FI isn't ok with the way she is acting, hopefully she will get her crap together and start being a real friend to him- ie. not trying to cause problems in his relationship! After he sets those boundaries, hopefully this will allow you to get used to the idea of seeing her and not always have this game of competition. Rachel got me thinking: can you imagine the 3 of you having this "pow wow" to discuss differences or whatever...and your FI in any way, shape, or form -- even for one second on one measily matter...taking up or defending her to you in front of her....OR, for that matter, telling you in front of her that you should/should not feel/act a certain way towards her...oh, yeah, that'd get me boiling, and would only give her more fuel for her fire -- I wouldn't put myself in that position and give her the satisfaction of that possibly happening. Another good reason not to have the meeting --- #1 being, she should have nothing to do with your relationship in the first place. Any I love Kathi's "hi, how are you, bye" relationship starting this weekend...too funny!

Quote: Originally Posted by JennyK I can guarantee she doesn't "want" my FI. It's the fact that before me, she counted on my FI for EVERYTHING. They always hung out, were each other's dates to everything.. and once I came into the picture, he wasn't as accessible to her. Now there was another girl in his life (me) and she had to be pushed to the rear. I don't think she liked that much. I honestly think that's why she's trying so hard to sabotage us.. because she wants her buddy back and be his "number 1" chick. He's made it very clear to me that he loves me and only sees her like a sister.. and its me he has to live with not her. Okay, got it. See, she sees you as a threat and only sees you as the girl that came between him and her hanging out. First, she needs to grow up and get over herself and realize that things change, people GROW UP, and do grown up things -- like getting engaged and starting a life together. She needs to do the same. It really kills me though, that she seems to have to "show herself" when she's around the two of you to prove to herself and YOU that she still has some kind of, I don't want to say hold, but some kind of attachment to him....again, she needs to get over herself. As far as having her over for dinner so the 3 of you can talk about your differences or whatever...I'd have to skip on that. Ummmm, your FI needs to realize this is NOT a 3-some and needs to stop treating it as such, in a matter of speaking. This is HER problem, not yours -- there should be no reason for you to explain yourself to her, as she should not be any part of your relationship with your FI...and you don't owe her anything. You don't have to be nasty with your FI about it when you try to explain this -- it's just a matter of fact. SHE is the one acting innappropriately when she's around the two of you. If you do come off as uncivil with her when you're around her, geeeeeeeeeeeeeee --- I'd say that her "play wrestling" with YOUR FI is a good reason for that --- again, HER actions are what's causing YOUR reaction. This is HER problem -- NOT yours...treat her civily when she's in your company and be done with it and her.

Quote: Originally Posted by becks Remember - she doesn't want FI. She only wants to know that she could if she changed her mind. So just make sure she knows that he's with you, he loves you and there's nothing in the world that will change it. I think Becks hit the nail on the head above -- this girl definitely doesn't WANT your FI -- it's the "game playing" that she enjoys...and the more your FI lets her get away with it, and the more she knows it bothers you, the more she'll keep it up. She sounds like one of those girls who "thinks" all guys want her and to boost herself up she has to keep telling herself this and wanting others to believe the same, including you. Thing is, they don't usually want the guy -- they just need to feel in their own warped minds that they could have him if they wanted him. Honestly, it doesn't even sound like your FI has a bit of interest in her either. Sounds to me like he just wants things to be peaceful since his sister is good friends with her and not have to worry about friction when you encounter her in social situations -- so maybe his explanation was a little off in asking you if the two of you could be friends with her again and he really just meant can you two just be civil with her socially. As long as he's just wanting you to be civil in social situations, I could deal with that...but as Ann has said, HE needs to set boundaries with her -- and make it very clear to her that it's what HE wants...that he's a grown man and is totally capable of coming up with those boundaries on his own based on his respect and love for you and your relationship. If she can handle it, great...if not -- it's HER problem. I wouldn't give her a second thought anymore.

I like mango, too, with either: tobasco or tangerine.

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB Oh trust me, I will. Plus the person that did the homevisit lives close to her so I may send him over to do a check up. :-) That has to bring you some comfort, Tammy -- lots of good thoughts coming Elsie's way that she's found her new, loving, forever home. Big hugs to her.

Denise, you seem like such a sweet, sweet lady - I just read your update, and I have to say it brought tears of joy to my eyes. This is just wonderful news!!!!....YAAAAAAAAAAAAY for you!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yvette I think this is kind of expensive. Our photography is inclueded in our package. Bluegrass Photography will be doing our pictures. The cost that you would pay just for the photography with Kelly is as almost as much as we are paying for our ceremony. That includes site fees, officiant, 1 hr videography, 1 hr photograpy, flower isle, bouqet & boutonniere. I would shop around more. "Kind of expensive"? I totally agree, Yvette. And, personally, I think the pictures of a few photographers mentioned in this thread (Paradise Pictures and Blue Glass, I think?) are just as good if not better.

Quote: Originally Posted by JenniferLynn There are some beautiful ideas here: Wedding Cakes | Wedding Cake Pictures | Photographs | Gallery WOW...really beautiful cakes on this site, Jennifer, thanks!!

I LOVE the version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" that Jason sang last night. This past September there was a HUGE backyard ferret breeder dump -- a shelter ended up buying his stock just to get the poor things out of the conditions they were living in -- outside w/very little shelter, huddled together in very small cages w/frozen water and food...just deplorable conditions. Anyway, a website dedicated to getting these ferrets out of there was set up and this version of "Rainbow" played on the website with the pictures of these poor ferrets...makes me cry every time I hear it now. Sorry to go off on a tangent, but yeah, I loved Jason's rendition last night.

Company for your existing dog for when you're at work/not home is one thing --- but if it's a substitution for the time/attention your dog needs from you that's a different story.

wait a second: I thought they said they were going to be in their finished basement only while they were at work? The only reason I didn't think anything of that is they said "finished" basement -- so I'm thinking family room w/the tv on for the dogs during the day (yeah, we leave our tv on if we go out for a bit). As long as they're in the living quarters of the house with the people when they're home and they're happy in the finished basement when they're working, I don't see a problem with this. I don't like when my neighbors do this w/their dogs, but that's because I hear them barking so I figure they must not be happy down there, so I wonder why they put them down there? I didn't catch the part about the 1 1/2 year old not being potty trained...I thought you were saying you crate Elsie 'cause she's not potty trained, sorry. The only red flag I really see is that you now remembering them saying they didn't have time for their high-energy 1 1/2 year old so are wanting another dog for her? I'd definitely question them on this.

Sounds like you and your group have all the right procedures and precautions/checks in place to try to ensure that you adopt out to the very best homes possible...that matched with your experience, intuitiveness, and genuine love and care for the dogs sounds like the best you can possibly give these dogs in finding them new, loving families. That being said, I think you need to trust your instincts and simply talk to these prospective adopters and tell them your concerns. They may already realize they're not going to be able to leave Elsie with their existing dog alone right away, but just didn't think to mention this to you -- could have been an assumed thing on both ends? Also, the fact they they drove 2.5 hours to your house to meet Elsie, I hope says something about them willing to go out of their way to possibly welcome Elsie into their home. Them leaving their in the dog in the car while they eat at a restaurant may not even be something they normally do at all -- but rather, the exception in this case since they're far from home. I say it doesn't hurt to voice your concerns and see what kind of response you get from them, and then make your decision. Elsie sure does sound like a special little girl. I can only imagine how hard it is to let these guys go once they've come into your life -- but I'm sure knowing you've found them the perfect home allows you to keep doing this. This is the reason I've never been able to foster ferrets -- adopt them from the shelter and make them a part of our family, YES....but to foster them and then be able to let them go takes a very very special person. You'll make the right decision, Tammy, and Elsie will love you for it.

Administrative Assistant for a civil engineering/land planning firm. I always feel I'm capable of so much more though...there's just got to be something more to life than this -- I just waited too long..sigh..

oh, how CUTE is she!!

Honestly, Denise...not sure what I was expecting either by your description...but I agree with the other girls here -- it's a lovely dress and it's very flattering on you.

Jacqueline, I'd definitely see what your vet says -- my vet would want me to bring her in right away to get blood work. I'm not sure how old your dog is, but I know that dogs can have seizures from diabetes as well. She may have to be on meds to try to control future seizures. Also, I'd really try to keep your Tylenol out of reach of your pets ...it can be very very dangerous should a pet get a hold of something like that. I know with our ferrets it can actually cause organ damage and even death. I hope you can find out what caused her seizure and she continues to do well.