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[pchefkristin]

Oh... post #1100...hehehe

 

[excel]

Funsee you guys are still having FUN trying to kill the thread

 

[pchefkristin]

Well... maybe not much fun today.. where is everyone? Just too beautiful out today I suppose...

Had the most lame Bridal Fair experience today, so as grouchy as I am this evening, I hope I do finally kill this thing!

 

[raebates]

I was out doing a fun bridal shower, but I'm back in time to attempt threadricide.

 

[cat]

Sorry, try again!

 

[raebates]

Okay. Trying again.

 

[cat]

Keep tryin', cuz it's not dying'!

 

[cat]

I was out doing a fun bridal shower, but I'm back in time to attempt threadricide.

So how was the bridal shower? I've never done one before...
What did you make? Did you play games? Does the host also do some games as well?

 

[raebates]

So how was the bridal shower? I've never done one before...
What did you make? Did you play games? Does the host also do some games as well?

The shower was lots of fun. About $470 in commissionable sales. I made a Black Forest Trifle because the host said if it had cherries the bride would like it. (I made this ahead of time and basically did a very short "skip" through the catalog. If it's not a shower, I refer to it as a "Yak & Snack.") Usually the host doesn't choose but do games, but today's host wanted me to lead a game or two so I did the following:Game 1: Have everyone think about the product in their kitchen they most want to get rid of. Have them write down the reason (not the name of the product). Fold the paper in half. Now write down the name of their significant other. If they don't have one, have them write "unattached." Collect them all. Draw out one at a time. Ask, "Okay who belongs to (name of significant other)? Oh, no! He's (reason written on the inside)." The bride chooses the funniest, and she receives a prize.2. Put several items on a tray. (Use the Round Woven Selections, of course.) Have the bride walk around so everyone gets a good look at the tray, then have her go into another room. Now ask a series of questions about the bride: Is she wearing earrings? What shape is her engagement stone? Is she wearing flats or heels? And so on. Have the questions ready before the shower. I asked nine questions. Everyone is paying so much attention to the tray they don't look at the bride. It catches them all off guard!Other than that, I have a pretty wedding gift bag to collect the recipes. (The PC shower invitation has a recipe card attached.) I have everyone sign the PC apron with fabric pens in the wedding colors. I put up a display board with the bride's wish list items on separate sticky notes.I think that's about it.

 

[cat]

The shower was lots of fun. About $470 in commissionable sales. I made a Black Forest Trifle because the host said if it had cherries the bride would like it. (I made this ahead of time and basically did a very short "skip" through the catalog. If it's not a shower, I refer to it as a "Yak & Snack.") Usually the host doesn't choose but do games, but today's host wanted me to lead a game or two so I did the following:

Game 1: Have everyone think about the product in their kitchen they most want to get rid of. Have them write down the reason (not the name of the product). Fold the paper in half. Now write down the name of their significant other. If they don't have one, have them write "unattached." Collect them all. Draw out one at a time. Ask, "Okay who belongs to (name of significant other)? Oh, no! He's (reason written on the inside)." The bride chooses the funniest, and she receives a prize.

2. Put several items on a tray. (Use the Round Woven Selections, of course.) Have the bride walk around so everyone gets a good look at the tray, then have her go into another room. Now ask a series of questions about the bride: Is she wearing earrings? What shape is her engagement stone? Is she wearing flats or heels? And so on. Have the questions ready before the shower. I asked nine questions. Everyone is paying so much attention to the tray they don't look at the bride. It catches them all off guard!

Other than that, I have a pretty wedding gift bag to collect the recipes. (The PC shower invitation has a recipe card attached.) I have everyone sign the PC apron with fabric pens in the wedding colors. I put up a display board with the bride's wish list items on separate sticky notes.

I think that's about it.

Cool thanks for all the info! I think it'd be fun to to a bridal shower, but I just haven't had the opportunity yet...

 

[raebates]

I've done several. I enjoy them.

 

[cat]

Were they for friends or people you know? Or mostly for people you met from shows?

 

[raebates]

Some of the showers I've done have been for people I've known. Some not. Today's shower was held by a past host, but the bride lives in Illinois. She was in for the weekend.

 

[cat]

Thanks Rae! (I know you are gonna say, "You're welcome" and I'm trying to think of what to say after that. But maybe I'll LET you have the last word...for now!)

 

[AJPratt]

I think its funny that a thread originally about killing threads and is just not ending.

 

[BethCooks4U]

It's all about perserverance.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I think its funny that a thread originally about killing threads and is just not ending.

By it's very nature, it will not end.

 

[raebates]

Thanks Rae! (I know you are gonna say, "You're welcome" and I'm trying to think of what to say after that. But maybe I'll LET you have the last word...for now!)

Of course. I must have the last word.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

See what I mean?

 

[raebates]

Just posting to get the last word.

 

[AJPratt]

My Mom used to call me "Last Word Anne." LOL

 

[raebates]

My mom didn't know I always got the last word because she didn't hear the mumbling I did as I sulked away.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Vlersn borschnitt glerzy rofchild.

 

[AJPratt]

My mom didn't know I always got the last word because she didn't hear the mumbling I did as I sulked away.

Oh, no, I said it loud enough for everyone to hear! LOL

 

[raebates]

Well, that was a good way to get in big trouble at my house. I perfected the art of the mumbled response while walking away at a very young age. Still works well. As an adult I mastered the smart-alec response after hanging up the phone. Very satisfying.

 

[cat]

You are funny, Rae.

 

[raebates]

Yep--funny looking.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Well, that was a good way to get in big trouble at my house. I perfected the art of the mumbled response while walking away at a very young age. Still works well. As an adult I mastered the smart-alec response after hanging up the phone. Very satisfying.

It doesn't count if they can't hear you.





























There. That'll show her.

 

[ChefJeniLobdell]

This site is to funny. I could be sleeping, but instead I am looking to see if this thread is dead yet. I love this place. You all are so funny and have such awesome ideas.

 

[cat]

Yep--funny looking.

I meant to say, you are a fun person, silly!

 

[speedychef]

Wow...I cannot BELIEVE you guys are still here!!

 

[GourmetGirl]

What!?! It's almost been 2 hours and nobody's posted here... that is just insane!

 

[DebbieJ]

Hellloooooooooooo......................

 

[Stampaholic1961]

I'm going to win. I can't count the number of threads I've killed!

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Pffffft! You're in with the major leaguers, here.

 

[Stampaholic1961]

Rats!!! Foiled again!!

 

[Stampaholic1961]

Rats!!! Foiled again!!

 

[Stampaholic1961]

I didn't mean to double post. I tried to edit it but couldn't.
My computer gremlins must be working overtime.

 

[GourmetGirl]

I like knowing that I am not the only night owl on here... Thanks Bev for making me feel not so insane right now

 

[tlennhoff]

Thanks for the laughs on a sleepless night. I'm close to getting a pink star (I think) and here was a good excuse to post.

 

[raebates]

I meant to say, you are a fun person, silly!

Yeah, sure.

 

[raebates]

Thanks for the laughs on a sleepless night. I'm close to getting a pink star (I think) and here was a good excuse to post.

Sorry, I think the new level for the pink star is 2700.

 

[BethCooks4U]

HA! Those night owls thought THEY had the last word.



























I'm here to prove them wrong.

 

[raebates]

We early birds have them all beat to pieces. Right, Beth?

 

[BethCooks4U]

Right. Now go take a nap, Rae!

 

[chefann]

mmm..... nap.....

 

[pchefkristin]

mmm..... nap.....

Nap? Whats that?! It sounds familiar... but its been so long since I have participated in this "nap" thing!

 

[Stampaholic1961]

A nap sounds wonderful. I was up most of the night trying to download
a song & burn it to a CD for my daughter for school today. It was my first time doing that & nothing went right!! I feel like a dinosaur when I do
stuff like this!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

While you all kept this thread awake I cleaned out the garage, closed a show, answered questions from THREE of my counsultants, welcomed a new consultant via email, did some laundry, went to the FedEx store, PO, bank and delivered a host packet and it's only 1:24 here! I think I need a nap now!

 

[DebbieJ]

Beth, you have been very industrious this morning!