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Dolphinschild
Member
06-22-2006
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 8:39 pm
Picture frames are a really good idea Oldtex. We just had a wedding to go too as well and we were trying to figure out what to get this young couple and we settled on Picture Frames. You can never have have enough frames. You can get a nice set, or individuals etc...
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 8:46 pm
Picture frames are a great idea! Especially a set! Thanks for the suggestion.
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Dolphinschild
Member
06-22-2006
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 9:46 pm
Your welcome Oldtex, glad I could help.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 11:03 pm
Put the invitation inside the picture frame. They can then replace it with a wedding photo if they want. Better yet, get a double-frame and put they can put the invitation on one side and their favorite wedding photo on the other.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:01 am
Can I get someone frames or something off the registry anyway if I don't want to buy anything they're registered for? One of my best friends from high school- haven't seen her in about 6 years but when we talk it's like we've constantly kept in touch (which we haven't). Anyway, she's registered at Pier One and Target but her lists are really short and I just can't bear to buy someone a toaster or a colander or spatulas! It's all kitchen stuff, and a Swifter. No cute house stuff, bedding, bathroom, anything! Well, first she told me she was registered at Target and I went online- it was 256 items and almost ALL baby stuff. I called her back and asked if there was something she wasn't telling me and why the wedding was so fast (they're just doing a small private thing- no big ceremony or anything- she said she'd rather jut go to the courthouse)- turns out they never cleared out the scanning gun at the store and the person after her who used it scanned everything under their wedding registry! Too funny! I told her i was going to buy her diapers...which makes me wonder if that's why on her now corrected registry she also has a 12 pack of Charmin. I might bring her some TP as a joke, but I want a real gift and andyway- back to my question...am I allowed to go off the registry?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:07 am
Oldtex, I would actually advise against a frame. Especially if they are not registered. Why? Cuz I bet many people will do the same thing and they will have a bunch of extras that will sit in a closet. I would get a Target or Kohl's gift card. They have cute designs (even Wedding cakes or "just married") on them and are very appreciated and practical.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:10 am
Kaili, you sure can go off the registry. A registry is for people who are not quite sure what to get or want to make sure they get something that the couple really wants.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 6:47 am
Good, because the stuff she registered for I'm pretty sure she doesn't care about- I think for the most part she probably just ran through and picked a few things out of some sort of registration obligation. I just cannot buy someone something so boring- she can buy her own mixing spoons because they do not make a fun gift!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 7:59 pm
The sad thing is that a person cannot have the luxury of picking out something they personally want to give their friend any more, because they feel pressured to pick from a list. Oldtex, if you don't want to give an impersonal gift card then don't! Maybe they don't need anything, but it doesn't mean you can't give them something you feel is appropriate. Sometimes a set of towels, a decorative table runner or cloth napkins, a nice frame, or a serving dish feels more like you contributed a real gift. Kaili, if your friend likes Pier One then she probably likes decorative baskets. Get her a nice picnic basket with a couple of forks, knives, plates and cups in it!
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 8:08 pm
Thanks all of you for your suggestions and help. I know what I really need to do is just go to a nice department store and look around. Thing is, I don't like shopping, but I need to pick up a few birthday gifts also. This time of year hits me really hard with an anniversary and several birthdays that I really want to buy gifts for.
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 9:53 pm
Thought I'd let ya'll know that I didn't take anyone's advice! I just went by my gut instinct. Did go shopping today. Whew! Glad that's over. For the wedding present I ran across a really nice set of drinking glasses. They were even on sale. I liked them so much, I'd like a set myself, but the store only had 1 set left. Thanks again for all of your suggestions. They did get my shopping juices flowing.
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Kaili
Member
08-31-2000
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 6:51 am
It was sugested to me- and I haven't decided yet- to get wind chimes as my wedding gift. I love them, but don't some people hat them? I think she'd like them, but I've never met her fiance.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 7:19 am
I think a really nice set of windchimes would be so cool!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 7:23 am
I love windchimes!! I think as long as they are one of the more soothing ones (as opposed to some that sound like loud gongs), you'd be fine. I think that is a good idea. I don't think they'd get many duplicates!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 9:14 am
I have to "chime in" there! Some of us took a chance and got windchimes for Spygirl and I think she was sort of apprehensive that neighbors might not like the sound, but the particular ones we got are identical to my treasured best chimes and the same I've given to two other very good friends.. anyway long story short, once she got them hung, she said she went from worrying that neighbors wouldn't like them to hoping they wouldn't steal them.. Agree with Julie that you want low, soothing tones, but I also agree it can be a gamble. Go to this site http://www.musicofspheres.com/ourchimes-faq.html and click on tunings, then you can check out the various scales and also hear how each size of chime sounds in each scale. I bought my chimes at a local store that no longer exists and it was love at first listen. They are Mongolian scale, Alto size (which is about as large as your average patio cover or porch could handle) and I liked that so well that is the only scale and size I've given or been part of giving. I've ordered from THIS site and also at least once found a better price (you have to consider shipping and also tax .. Spy's were shipped from Texas and had she wanted gifts to open at the wedding that would have involved Texas sales tax, but since she didn't, they went to Kansas with no sales tax. Cool.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 9:20 am
Windchimes are tricky. Personally, I love them if they are the right tone, but I also know some people who are driven crazy by them.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 9:22 am
I agree, Jimmer.. but go listen to mine and Spy's 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 9:29 am
Oh here are some very good prices on this whole line of chimes!! http://www.olivebarn.com/music-of-the-spheres-wind-chimes.html
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 9:30 am
That's what I mean. I'm sure I'd love yours and Spy's! (It's too bad California is so far away from where I am)
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 9:49 am
Hmm, the closest ones to you that I've given are hanging on Orcas Island between Washington State mainland and Vancouver BC and my friend there calls hers "temple bells".
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Sue
Member
06-02-2005
| Monday, September 25, 2006 - 2:41 pm
Here is my question....Does anyone know if sunflower seeds are considered a seed or a nut?
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Monday, September 25, 2006 - 3:04 pm
Everything I've seen..they're seeds.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Monday, September 25, 2006 - 3:09 pm
Seeds
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, September 25, 2006 - 7:22 pm
Definitely a seed.
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Kiersten_love
Member
08-03-2001
| Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 7:36 pm
Happy Tuesday all !!! Ok well this time i need your help for my cousin. She is playing in a game and needs everyone to vote for Dunedin please. Please everyone go and vote for her it Dunedin k http://z7.invisionfree.com/Tribal_Talk/index.php?showtopic=289
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