[amphibian]

worry, on 11 March 2019 - 07:46 PM, said:

What kind of wedding are you gonna do?

We are doing a blended Nepali and American wedding process. The exact shape of things to come is not yet known because my Nepali family is not good at communicating this kind of thing early.

I have to talk it out with my father, mother, uncle, and other family members to make sure everyone gets heard. Then I go to Tina, my partner, and we decide what happens.

It is fairly important to me that she and her small family + friends side doesn't get overwhelmed by my family + friends + tradition. I think if she invited absolutely everyone she wanted to, her side would max out at 60. I have 47 first cousins at last official count. And my family keeps in contact with cousins as far as six or seven degrees apart.

So the guest list and events list is going to be tricky, especially with my father being tempted to fill up a 300 person event by himself.

I want a big chunk of the traditional Nepali wedding. I grew up with that culture strong around me and big parts are crucial to my extended family and friends. So this is going to be a tightrope act.

[amphibian]

Raymond Luxury Yacht, on 11 March 2019 - 05:14 PM, said:

Congrats man! We will all be crashing the party.

Thank you. I will aim for a reception event that people can come to.

[Morgoth]

amphibian, on 12 March 2019 - 01:44 AM, said:

worry, on 11 March 2019 - 07:46 PM, said:

What kind of wedding are you gonna do?

We are doing a blended Nepali and American wedding process. The exact shape of things to come is not yet known because my Nepali family is not good at communicating this kind of thing early.

I have to talk it out with my father, mother, uncle, and other family members to make sure everyone gets heard. Then I go to Tina, my partner, and we decide what happens.

It is fairly important to me that she and her small family + friends side doesn't get overwhelmed by my family + friends + tradition. I think if she invited absolutely everyone she wanted to, her side would max out at 60. I have 47 first cousins at last official count. And my family keeps in contact with cousins as far as six or seven degrees apart.

So the guest list and events list is going to be tricky, especially with my father being tempted to fill up a 300 person event by himself.

I want a big chunk of the traditional Nepali wedding. I grew up with that culture strong around me and big parts are crucial to my extended family and friends. So this is going to be a tightrope act.

Congrats Amp!

Have you considered splitting it up into two events? One smaller one more in the american style, and one giant Nepali one? I'd prefer to be invited for the Nepali one, by the way.

[Morgoth]

The girlfriend's dad is now finally back in Spain. The Norwegian health care system treated him very well and he's on an impressive trajectory of recovery. Alas, his Spanish insurance company was a nightmare of terrible communication and stupid decisions, and so they got stuck in Oslo for almost a week longer than they needed to, waiting for the Insurance to get them a flight home. Normally being in Oslo for longer wouldn't have been a problem, but when you're injured you want to be in a place that feels comfortable and predictable.

Now they're back though, and happy. And we can turn this entire stressful ordeal into a funny story.

Last night we had a glass of wine on the couch while watching a movie, Bad Times at the El Royal, and went to bed at 9 completely exhausted.

[Maark Abbott]

This is a truly ribbeting turn of events, Amp. Well done!

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Morgoth, on 12 March 2019 - 07:27 AM, said:

Congrats Amp!

Have you considered splitting it up into two events? One smaller one more in the american style, and one giant Nepali one? I'd prefer to be invited for the Nepali one, by the way.

Some friends of mine went this route - they had a ceremony in Britain but then travelled to the bride's family's village in India and had a traditional Bengali ceremony as well. They cited concern for numbers of extended family and not wishing to overlook tradition as two of their main reasons. Might be worth a thought

WHMMHT: It's a year today since I referred myself into therapy. It's a mixed bag of emotions but I would say mainly they are positive, it's good to see how far I've come from that point.

Also, after a good clear out of FB, I actually shared some of the reasons behind the sponsored walk with the link to the fundraiser for the first time. Those closest knew already, but I've gone back and forth on whether to share it for a while and it actually feels good to have it "out" now.

This post has been edited by TheRetiredBridgeburner: 12 March 2019 - 11:21 AM

[Raymond Luxury Yacht]

Made the decision to get my shit together and stop putting weight back on. I lost 100 pounds and kept it off for a couple of years, then starting last Halloween the wheels came off and I started eating like a madman. I’ve put back on about 30 pounds and feel like shit about it. I was so pleased with myself to lose it. So, now I’m holding myself accountable again. Counting calories, tracking food, avoiding carbs, keeping my diabetes well under control, which is why I lost the weight in the first place. I’m not going as hard as I did before, I lost the 100 pounds in about 5 months. I only need to lose 30 so no need to be that crazy.

[Tiste Simeon]

Good work man I believe in you

[amphibian]

Raymond Luxury Yacht, on 13 March 2019 - 03:35 AM, said:

Made the decision to get my shit together and stop putting weight back on. I lost 100 pounds and kept it off for a couple of years, then starting last Halloween the wheels came off and I started eating like a madman. I’ve put back on about 30 pounds and feel like shit about it. I was so pleased with myself to lose it. So, now I’m holding myself accountable again. Counting calories, tracking food, avoiding carbs, keeping my diabetes well under control, which is why I lost the weight in the first place. I’m not going as hard as I did before, I lost the 100 pounds in about 5 months. I only need to lose 30 so no need to be that crazy.

I slacked off majorly on my gym sessions over the last year and kept eating like I didn't. Things kind of got to a frustrating point when I realized that I was verging on not fitting into my pants and swimsuits during a vacation last week. I am working alongside you on losing 30 lbs too.

We can do it!

[Slow Ben]

amphibian, on 13 March 2019 - 03:07 PM, said:

Raymond Luxury Yacht, on 13 March 2019 - 03:35 AM, said:

Made the decision to get my shit together and stop putting weight back on. I lost 100 pounds and kept it off for a couple of years, then starting last Halloween the wheels came off and I started eating like a madman. I've put back on about 30 pounds and feel like shit about it. I was so pleased with myself to lose it. So, now I'm holding myself accountable again. Counting calories, tracking food, avoiding carbs, keeping my diabetes well under control, which is why I lost the weight in the first place. I'm not going as hard as I did before, I lost the 100 pounds in about 5 months. I only need to lose 30 so no need to be that crazy.

I slacked off majorly on my gym sessions over the last year and kept eating like I didn't. Things kind of got to a frustrating point when I realized that I was verging on not fitting into my pants and swimsuits during a vacation last week. I am working alongside you on losing 30 lbs too.

We can do it!

Nice. Just started getting after it again this week. I swear to god, when i turned 39 somebody slipped a 20 lb weight in my back pocket. 30's my goal also.

[Nicodimas]

Slow Ben, on 15 March 2019 - 01:21 AM, said:

amphibian, on 13 March 2019 - 03:07 PM, said:

Raymond Luxury Yacht, on 13 March 2019 - 03:35 AM, said:

Made the decision to get my shit together and stop putting weight back on. I lost 100 pounds and kept it off for a couple of years, then starting last Halloween the wheels came off and I started eating like a madman. I've put back on about 30 pounds and feel like shit about it. I was so pleased with myself to lose it. So, now I'm holding myself accountable again. Counting calories, tracking food, avoiding carbs, keeping my diabetes well under control, which is why I lost the weight in the first place. I'm not going as hard as I did before, I lost the 100 pounds in about 5 months. I only need to lose 30 so no need to be that crazy.

I slacked off majorly on my gym sessions over the last year and kept eating like I didn't. Things kind of got to a frustrating point when I realized that I was verging on not fitting into my pants and swimsuits during a vacation last week. I am working alongside you on losing 30 lbs too.

We can do it!

Nice. Just started getting after it again this week. I swear to god, when i turned 39 somebody slipped a 20 lb weight in my back pocket. 30's my goal also.

I’m kinda on the same path, got back into the bar scene last year. Spent too much time at these places. I’m like 90 days no bar -10 pounds, only drank 3’times? ..prolly could lose 15 to get to my college weight.

So starting this whole Keto diet thing which fits into my whole learn to cook more meals and ADULT better. Gotta stop just going out.

Otherwise .. started up golf again! Trying to find my swing again and get back to low 80s average. Hey I live in Phoenix golf year round heck yeah.

(Sidebar: this led me to dropping 2k on new crap and lessons.. not super happy about getting spendy again)

This post has been edited by Nicodimas: 15 March 2019 - 06:19 PM

[Slow Ben]

Just got back from a 3 day camping trip with friends. Good times.

I think I’m getting to old to sleep on the ground next to the fire. Might be time to invest in a cot/hammock or some such.

[amphibian]

Slow Ben, on 17 March 2019 - 03:07 PM, said:

Just got back from a 3 day camping trip with friends. Good times.

I think I’m getting to old to sleep on the ground next to the fire. Might be time to invest in a cot/hammock or some such.

Do you have a pad?

[Malankazooie]

Everyone's Irish today, so give them a pinch and a kiss for me.

I've a feeling tonight's going to be a doozy.

Whale
Oil
Beef
Hooked

(^ say it fast)

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Slow Ben, on 17 March 2019 - 03:07 PM, said:

Just got back from a 3 day camping trip with friends. Good times.

I think I'm getting to old to sleep on the ground next to the fire. Might be time to invest in a cot/hammock or some such.

Airbed?

[Slow Ben]

amphibian, on 17 March 2019 - 03:36 PM, said:

Slow Ben, on 17 March 2019 - 03:07 PM, said:

Just got back from a 3 day camping trip with friends. Good times.

I think I'm getting to old to sleep on the ground next to the fire. Might be time to invest in a cot/hammock or some such.

Do you have a pad?

Probably what i'll try first.

TheRetiredBridgeburner, on 17 March 2019 - 09:54 PM, said:

Slow Ben, on 17 March 2019 - 03:07 PM, said:

Just got back from a 3 day camping trip with friends. Good times.

I think I'm getting to old to sleep on the ground next to the fire. Might be time to invest in a cot/hammock or some such.

Airbed?

I used to have one. But when we go camping on weekends like this when it gets below freezing at night and i have to sleep close to the fire, a plastic air mattress doesnt last long against airborne embers.

[worry]

Wow cots can get pricier than I imagined.

[Slow Ben]

worry, on 18 March 2019 - 12:54 AM, said:

Wow cots can get pricier than I imagined.

Its all expensive. Which is why up to this point i've slept on an old gel filled bathmat and a $25 walmart sleeping bag.

[Malankazooie]

Air beds (or air mattresses) are a huge pain in the ass if you have to hike in to your camping spot. Now if your setting up where you can park your car they are good I guess, but still a pain because they take so long to fill with air. They are more for the 'glamping' set.

A quality sleeping bag and a lightweight sleeping pad is the way to go.

[amphibian]

Malankazooie, on 18 March 2019 - 04:48 PM, said:

Air beds (or air mattresses) are a huge pain in the ass if you have to hike in to your camping spot. Now if your setting up where you can park your car they are good I guess, but still a pain because they take so long to fill with air. They are more for the 'glamping' set.

A quality sleeping bag and a lightweight sleeping pad is the way to go.

Yeah. Plus sleeping in a position where embers from the fire fall onto you and burn you or your stuff isn't ideal, even if we did that for a few hundred thousand years.

The pads we have for camping are really light weight and the tent is less than 8 lbs too. That helps when walking stuff in and in setting up for quality snoozing later.