By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 8:22 AM | Link to this

Morning…only 1 more day till the weekend

Sometimes I enjoy weddings but I don’t try to make a habit out of attending every invitation I receive. I haven’t had to go to one in a while. Of course it’s nice to go with an SO because it gives you hope that we can someday get to that point. I have also been to weddings single and let me tell you, the single men had a field day with me. mostly unwarranted approaches UGGGHHHH!

By Jake.

May 17, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

Hey Slim, Laney

I guess its just us on the early train. I think weddings are wonderful, but it can be the undoing of a relationship if you go to one to many with someone you are serious with. It puts pressure on your relationship to get to that point, and may create major tension. JMO, but I have the t-shirt..lol

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Hi Jake

You do have a point there. I’ve been to about 3 or 4 weddings with my ex-SO and it made me want the marriage that much more. You have to realize we were together for almost 8 years and i don’t think i was wrong for wondering what the h3ll we were still doing at the point we were. Then the fact that it were his cousins around his same age that were getting married that led me to believe he would get a clue. Oh well.

By Sexione

May 17, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

I guess this raggedy azz blog is broken again!! Dang……..lol

By MusingLee

May 17, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this

Morn’in All,

As a soon-to-be wedding thrower…I suggest to all singles, if you aren’t serious about a dude or chick…Do not go to a wedding with them…Instead, Ladies should take another lady friend, and dudes should come alone to hit on the single ladies.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this

UUUUHHHHHHHGGGGGGGG FIX DIS SHYT!

Now i feel much better

By Mo (now known as Moeisha)

May 17, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

Morning ALL!! I’m with you Slim, bring on the weekend!

I have no problem going to weddings, solo or with someone. I just enjoy seeing people getting married. Then I take in the ceremony (the flowers, dress, how the place is decorated, etc). I try not to get into the fantasy of what my day will be like (especially since I already had mine)!

Memorable moments My family tried to make my ex-SO catch the garter at a wedding we attended together once. It was hilarious to me but he wasnt as amused!

By Sexione

May 17, 2007 9:20 AM | Link to this

Well since my initial post was eaten, I’ll try again….

Morning Folks!!

Weddings are okay, single or attached. I agree Musing, don’t take someone you’re not serious with. I don’t think being a single lady (or man) at a wedding is bad at all. But that’s just me.

I’m tripping over the now you can wear white because it almost Memorial Day. I didn’t think people still followed those ancient fashion rules……….no white before Easter or after Labor Day. Oh well…

Hey Jake, how are you today?

Yes, Slim, one more day til the weekend, and 3 more til my birthday!!!

By Raqi

May 17, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this

(I hope this is not a double post)

I didn’t attend that many weddings between my two marriages. The few that I did there were times when I wanted the whole horse and carriage fantasy. But there came a time when I decided that I didn’t want to get married again so I went, enjoyed and left feeling just as numb as I did upon arriving. The ones that I did accept invitations to were pretty close in relation, like family members or very close friends.

The only time I was ever spooked at a wedding was when The Man and I attended one of a cousin of his. They had this man that serenaded them with “Always and Forever”” and as he was singing The Man reached over and grabbed my hand. Made my heart nearly jump out of my chest. I delicately tried to pull my hand away but he would not let it go. Very comfortable feeling after that.

By The Truth

May 17, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this

Good morning bloggers. Looks like its going to be another great day.

On topic, the last wedding I was in I had a great time. My buddy was getting married and I just enjoyed the day with him. I did take my so with me and she had a great time also but I think that ultimately led to our downfall. Soon after that she started throwing little hints and eventually flat out asked to get married. We have spiralled downhill from that point. I don’t know of anyone getting married now but next time I go solo.

NC you know I was joking about that comment I made a few days ago, right?

By Biff

May 17, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

Date for a wedding?

Weddings are the best place to score, all the chicks there are going through some weird emotional displacement where they think they are getting hitched and going on their honeymoon for happy ever after.

My scoring percentage is through the roof at weddings unless the bride has fat friends.

By abc

May 17, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

I’ve never attended a wedding except as a paid performer, even my brothers and sister’s, since I was on the road. Weddings I play are lavish affairs, going for upwards of $100K. If/when I ever marry again, I won’t do that. Shoot, the ring’s going to be at least $20K.

By NCgirlfromATL

May 17, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

Morning all…(channelling P. Diddy) this is tha reeeeeeeee-pooooooost!

I love weddings! Especially since they all seem to give me some great stories to tell. I went to a wedding many years ago at a snooty Episcopal church in my area, and just as the doors were closed to ready the congregation for the bride’s entrance, the power went out. We all thought, knowing this bride the way we did, that she had a spotlight set up to shine on her as she made her way down the aisle…until we heard “OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOD!” and a loud wail. Turns out, the power really did go out! It came back on a few minutes later. She made her way down the aisle in tears, while the congregation was cracking up! That was a good enough excuse for her to get rip roaring drunk at the reception. LMAO!

Later, I’ll tell you about the bride wrapped in ace bandage!

By NCgirlfromATL

May 17, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this

NC you know I was joking about that comment I made a few days ago, right?

(scrolling thru the rolodex of comments made about NC’s breath, being a lawyer and getting the last word (dayum right, 4Real!), etc.)

Hon, I must have taken it as a joke b/c I can’t even remember what you said! LOL! It’s all good Truth!

By SeanJohnson

May 17, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

Sup Blog….Jake makes a good point about going to wedding with someone u are in a relationship with…that can really turn the heat on a brother…and can spark converstations like what Mocha P talked about yesterday…now on a better note..Like Biff said..weddings are a good place to meet very attractive women..all of them are looking their best…and are looking to meet men at the reception..Its the perfect atmosphere to spark something romantic..

By Illich Poonan

May 17, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this

I went to a wedding not to long ago. Unfortunately it was a country wedding and all that was there were big sows and over anxious(to get married) under 20’s. Sad state that towns in. One ole sow name Hessie did approach me and want my “blessing” iykwim.

By Sexione

May 17, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this

LMSAO @ just as the doors were closed to ready the congregation for the bride’s entrance, the power went out. That sounds spooky!!

By Smitty

May 17, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this

I go to weddings and take bets on how long the marriage will last. You would not believe how much money I have made doing that. I almost need to report my winnings to the IRS….

Weddings are a huge waste of money these days, with the divorce rate so high. Scale down on the wedding, and save the extra money for the attorneys.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

If i were to ever get married, I would concentrate more on having a kick azz reception and less on the actual wedding ceremony. I know how my family loves to party and have a good time, and what better reason to throw a party than to celebrate my nuptuals. Even if I don’t get married, I think i’ll throw a Singles Reception lol

By Lenny

May 17, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

Wedding vows should be re-written to go like this…..

I (insert name), take thee (insert another name) to be my lawfully wedded spouse, in sickness and in health, for riches only (cuz I’m outta hear if you are poor) till someone else better comes along.

By Raqi

May 17, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this

You know abc outside of the outlandish amount of money people put into weddings I think the next biggest hoax is some of these wedding registries that I have seen. I think I mentioned here before about the couple that I knew that was getting married but already living together and their wedding registry was out of this world. I was like they already have this stuff. I have been to their house and I saw it.

My friend Marissa is getting married in July and she lives with her groom to be. They will not have a wedding registry because they already have all that stuff. I mean I know when two people are joining forces they like to start afresh, but dang you are grown don’t you have a set of dishes between the two of you. And then it’s always stuff that they would not pay for out of their own pocket. A set of cookware for $800.00?!!

By kinderbabe

May 17, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

good morning all.:) my earlier post was eaten, oh well…

i like weddings. never been w/an SO though. i’m curious to see how that experience would be. i doubt that it would give me ideas about marrying the person i went w/especially if we weren’t there yet. if i was in the early stages of a relationship, i would go solo, just to be on the safe side…lol. i don’t have any close friends or relatives getting married anytime soon. when that time comes, i hope i’m invited.:)

By lovelyliz

May 17, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

Once of the worst things about being a true singleton (no SO) at a wedding is that you are treated as the odd one out. When it comes to seating arrangements, you are the one who is used as the filler. This usually means sitting with people you don’t know and who in my experience don’t particularly care to even try to know you.

This is when you learn to make a quick exit.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Raqi I wish i would buy someone a dish set for $800 as a gift! I don’t think i’ve ever spent over $50 on a wedding gift and I really don’t care who knows it.

By reality check

May 17, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Attending a wedding either alone or with someone else is fine.

Divorces are best finalized alone after the agreement is signed. That way the ex who didn’t file (80%) of the time the man) can head to Grand Cayman with a new babe.

By Raqi

May 17, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

SlimOne That’s exactly how it happened for me this last time. The reception was the big blast. The marriage ceremony was very personal and secluded. But at the reception I know there had to be at least 100 people there. We had music, dancing, liquor and all kinds of foods. There was three cakes and one was a marble cake covered in crushed oreos. It started around 7pm and lasted well over into the night. It was great.

By NCgirlfromATL

May 17, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this

Ok, I’ll go ahead and tell the bride in ace bandage story, while I wait for my next appointment….

Went to a wedding of a co-worker several years ago. She had told us that she was planning her own wedding, making the dress and the cake herself. For a year, she described to us a really elegant affair! We were all really excited for her, and encouraging as she embarked on her quest to lose 20 lbs before the wedding. She was a large woman, and although 20 lbs was a good goal, making the dress intentionally too small was a bad move…but I digress. So, she sends out the invitations, and the directions take us to a rec center way out in the middle of nowhere. For some reason, I was confused and thought that there was a church across from the rec center, since she’d talked so much about getting married in this particular church. On the day of the wedding it is hot as HADES! I’ve got on this cute blue dress, hose, make up and heels. I follow the directions, which lead me to, not a church, but a rec center, with a dirt parking lot. First bad sign! After recognizing some of the vehicles in the parking lot as those of some of my co-workers, I conclude I’m in the right place, but WTH? Ok, so I walk in the door, knowing I’m a couple of minutes late, b/c I didn’t realize it would take me nearly an hour to get there! Now, you’d think there would be some kind of foyer or vestibule that you’d walk into…noooooooooooo, I walk in the door, right into the back of the room where the ceremony is taking place! Second bad sign! I try to be as quiet as I can, as I realize my faux pas, and stand up against the door. I found my boss standing in the kitchen behind the folding metal window preparing food for the reception, while watching the wedding…I look around the room and realize there are inflated condoms on the walls next to the balloons…and notice that the “aisle” is white butcher paper. It gets better… The bride was supposed to be making all of the food. Except when they practiced the night before, she failed to take the frozen food out of the freezer and put it into the refrigerator to thaw overnight. So, everything was frozen, except the cake. It was melting in the heat of the room…cuz the air conditioner wasn’t working too well. Ceremony is over, and the happy couple makes their way back down the aisle. As the guests were asked to stack their chairs up against the wall to make room for the reception…which was in the same room…I notice the bride is wearing homemade Keds with beads…and she looks really uncomfortable. I ask my boss what was up with the “stuffed look”. She tells me that the dress that was made 2 sizes too small on purpose didn’t fit b/c the bride didn’t lose 20lbs…in fact she’d apparently gained some weight under the stress of planning a wedding. So, instead of going to the mall and buying a nice, white suit, they had to wrap her in ace bandage to get her in the dress! Oh, and among the foods served, chicken wings (still frozen), cheetos, meatballs (also still frozen), and a keg of beer outside. I was particularly upset b/c many of my female co-workers came in shorts, while I and a few others dressed in what we thought was more appropriate for a wedding, and wore hose and the whole 9. I have never seen a wedding more…country-fied than that one! Still LMAO!!!

Back off Off. Musirello! You had to get the whole picture!

By MusingLee

May 17, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

Slim I want to put a 60” flat screen on my registry by my SO won’t let me…LOLOLOLOLOL

Friend shopping on registry

Friend: Hmmmmm, so what does Musing want?….WTFFFF….a 60inch flat screen….Hellz-to-da-Naw

Musing now receiving a flat screen remote control for wedding

By lovelyliz

May 17, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

Raqi

My sister and her live-in boyfriend have finally set a date. They to have been living together in the house he bought when she moved in. They are both in their 30’s and between the 2 of them plenty of the basic stuff from their days as apartment dwellers.

When they started looking at the cost of a real wedding ($8-10K for less than 100 people) they realized that they would never recoup the cost in gifts. Neither family has the big $$$. I know that seems selfish, but from their perspective, unless you want to be in debt until your kids go to college why have the huge wedding?

Their answer is to plan an elopement. It will be just the 2 of them and the rest of us will have to live with that.

His mother will have a cow, but I am cool. Besides, it will save me the expense of a gift, a bride maid dress and the inevitable awkwardness of trying to find a date and living through the “so your YOUNGEST sister is married when are you walking down the aisle”?

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

Raqi now that sounds like my kind of party…good food, good music, and plenty to drink.

By Officer Musirello

May 17, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this

NCgirl ain’t no way I’m reading that long’azz story…Nope!

Musing now unholstering

By Lady J

May 17, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

Hey good people!!! Just speaking will be back tomorrow!! Have a great day!!!:)

Peace

By melo

May 17, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

@Biff,Weddings are the best place to score, all the chicks there are going through some weird emotional…

Thus far,I totally agree!!! If u’re hunting, this always works.

By Sue

May 17, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

I am 27 years old and I got married last summer. I was the LAST of all of my friends to get married and so was my husband. It was really weird going through two or three wedding seasons as a dating couple. We must have gone to 15 weddings in 2 years (most of the people had dated less time than us). We always had the older ladies who would blatantly ask us when we were getting married. (Yes, they actually did this almost every time). That is always uncomfortable! I also had one of my good friends tack my name on with my parents invitation so I could not bring my boyfriend of 5 years with me. I went to the wedding with my parents and watched all of my married friends dance with their husbands. I think the key to being single at a wedding is having friends who care enough to make sure your night is fun. When my husband and I got married we invited a lot of single people (and let them bring dates) so our single friends/relatives could hang out and not feel weird. I think I was sensitive about it at that point…

By Sue

May 17, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

I am 27 years old and I got married last summer. I was the LAST of all of my friends to get married and so was my husband. It was really weird going through two or three wedding seasons as a dating couple. We must have gone to 15 weddings in 2 years (most of the people had dated less time than us). We always had the older ladies who would blatantly ask us when we were getting married. (Yes, they actually did this almost every time). That is always uncomfortable! I also had one of my good friends tack my name on with my parents invitation so I could not bring my boyfriend of 5 years with me. I went to the wedding with my parents and watched all of my married friends dance with their husbands. I think the key to being single at a wedding is having friends who care enough to make sure your night is fun. When my husband and I got married we invited a lot of single people (and let them bring dates) so our single friends/relatives could hang out and not feel weird. I think I was sensitive about it at that point…

By QueDogTeaching

May 17, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

What up Blog

For me I think weddings are great for everyone. If you are taking someone brand new you can see see how they act around other people, and you can use it as an excuse to get dressed up and go out on a formal date.

If you want to see were your currents mates head is at, you go to listen, laugh, talk to each other and dance, and most importantly when your relationship is going good, you can use that time to talk about other people.

If you want to break up with your current mate, then you can use a wedding as a great reason to disagree about life and then say that you two are headed in two different directions.

If you are single, weddings are a great place to meet new people, most singles have their guard down and are willing to talk and have drink and sit and eat with you.

So there should be no problems with going to weddings. Just my thoughts.

By Sue

May 17, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

I am 27 years old and I got married last summer. I was the LAST of all of my friends to get married and so was my husband. It was really weird going through two or three wedding seasons as a dating couple. We must have gone to 15 weddings in 2 years (most of the people had dated less time than us). We always had the older ladies who would blatantly ask us when we were getting married. (Yes, they actually did this almost every time). That is always uncomfortable! I also had one of my good friends tack my name on with my parents invitation so I could not bring my boyfriend of 5 years with me. I went to the wedding with my parents and watched all of my married friends dance with their husbands. I think the key to being single at a wedding is having friends who care enough to make sure your night is fun. When my husband and I got married we invited a lot of single people (and let them bring dates) so our single friends/relatives could hang out and not feel weird. I think I was sensitive about it at that point…

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

Musing oohhh a 60” flat screen?!! I bet your fiance has to balance you out often doesn’t see?

Musing’s Fiance: baby we need to go ahead and decide on where we want our registry. I was thinking Rich’s.

Musing: oh boy i was really waiting on this. I think we should hit up either Hi Fi Buys, Circuit City or Best Buys!

MF: have you lost your mind? Those places are going to have the things we need.

Musing: babe you’re missing the big picture. I’ve already checked out this Smart Refridgerator and a flat screen.

MF: now who do you think in their right mind is going to buy us those things?

Musing: I was hoping your pops would fork it up. I mean babes, you do realize your parents owe me a sizable dowry anyway. So what better way to pay up?

Musing now laying unconcious from being hit over the head with the registry scanner

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

Morning Jake, Kinder, Slim, Sexi, Raqi and the rest of the blog

I’m attending a wedding next weekend with a friend of mine. He asked me to go with him. And no, we are not and never have been an item, he’s really just a friend! I haven’t been to a wedding in 4 years. I went to that wedding alone and ended up dancing with the DJ who’s gf at the time was in the same room. It was too much because I didn’t find that out until after the wedding. Anywayz, I really want to see how this wedding goes because all I can say is that the bride doesn’t know that the groom used to be one of the “children” that Pastor Mase was trying to pick up the other day!!! True STory!!! LOL

By Raqi

May 17, 2007 10:42 AM | Link to this

Slim It was a blast. We got married at 10am that morning, disappeared for a few hours and consummated the nuptials, you know to make it legal and all that good stuff. Then showed up for the reception all refreshed and partied our behinds off.

Lovelyliz Eloping is the ideal way to save money on a wedding. The fact that none of our relatives where offended by not being invited to our ceremony it was easy for us to something small. The receiving of gifts should be within reason. Don’t go asking for stuff that you wouldn’t buy yourself.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

QDT when your relationship is going good, you can use that time to talk about other people Wow, you do that too? People are always talking about someone at a wedding…especially if the bride or grooms parents aren’t together but had a very bad break-up. It’s always fun to see how they try to play nice for the sake of the newlyweds but sometimes it’s comical.

I’ll tell you one wedding i went to, this guy brought his girlfriend and they were a cute couple. They even sat at our table laughing and tripping out. They finally decided to get up and dance. Please tell me why his date had on a strapless dress with armpits hairier than Sasquash! OMG!!! If i was a dude and that was my girl, there is no way in h3ll i’d show up with her under arms looking like that. I can understand if she didn’t believe in shaving, by lawd, don’t wear a strapless dress! LOLOLOL

By The Truth

May 17, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

If I ever get married again I will elope, probably go to Vegas and let Elvis marry me. That way I can have the wedding and honeymoon in one. Would you ladies be offended if your so suggested going to Vegas to eliminate the drama?

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

EWWW Slim!!! Hairy arms are a no-no with a strapless dress. Bet you could see deodorant chunks in the armpit hair! Ewww! Somebody call the cops, blatant violation!

By Ms. Jones

May 17, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

I want my next wedding in Vegas officiated by an Elvis impersonator. What a hoot……I swear, that’s my plan.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

Well i have a friend that got engaged around this past Christmas at a Hawks game. Anyhoo, they decided they are going to get married in St. Croix or St. Thomas. What do you all think about invitations to far away weddings? The wedding will be Sring 2008…not sure if i will go.

By DuShawn

May 17, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Over a decade ago, the matrimony bug bit a lot of my potnahs. I was in five weddings in one year. I was the best man in this one wedding. I was engaged, living with the female and had a married mistress on the side (she happened to be the cousin of the groom to be.)The night before the wedding we had a very wild bachelor party. All the debauchery one can imagine took place in that hotel suite that evening. The Groom to be left around 6:00am, the wedding was at 2:00. Around 8:00am, I put the girls in a cab, went to pick up my tux, hit the barbershop and made it home to my fiancé by noon. We get dressed and go to the wedding. Once she’s seated, I go find the groomsmen. The ceremony begins and we walk out. I glance at my lady and guess who’s seated in the row directly behind her…. my mistress and her husband! I’m standing up there next to the bride and groom and the pastor on no sleep, tricked out all night, my mistress, her husband and my fiancé are all staring at me. I’m rocking on heels and toes about to pass out. My potnah looked at me and just smiled. We were some wild boys back then.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

Mochalatte No lie, her underarms looked like she’s never shaved in her life. Imagine trying to eat dinner looking at that peeking back at cha! lol

By Jo

May 17, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this

I LOVE weddings! I didn’t always feel that way. I haven’t been a “singleton” in YEARS but when I was, that’s when I found attending a wedding to be a painful ordeal. You have to pretend to be happy for the newlyweds & frankly that was a Herculean task when I felt I’d always be alone & have it shoved in my face that everyone was part of a couple except me & that I’d never be with anyone. Biff & Illich, sorry, you two are pigs. Lenny & Smitty, (why am I thinking of Lenny & Squiggy from that old sitcome “Laverne & Shirley”? Ha!) you sound cynical, yes, but sadly, you are right. The Ace bandage story! ROFLMAO! “You just might be a redneck..” Ditto the lady with hairy pits, eeeeewwwww! (Makes face of extreme disgust)

By kinderbabe

May 17, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

hey mochalatte how goes it?

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

Ok, see Slim now I’m not even going to be able to eat my lunch!!! ROTFLMAO!!!

By Laney

May 17, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

oh my gosh, the Ace bandage story is HYSTERICAL! made my day. everything about that…wow.

Sue, I think it’s great that you were so thoughtful toward your single friends. You’re right that the tone that the bride and groom set will go a long way!

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Hey Kinder. I’m going to go see and talk to the guy tonight after the kid’s baseball game. Nervous, but strong and determined. He’s got peeps coming in town this weekend and it’s not family. So I’m trying to get it done now so we can either both enjoy our weekend as people that are working towards something or so that when I go out to my party on Saturday night, that I can move on to the next one. Too many fish as they used to say…

How goes it with you?

By kinderbabe

May 17, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

sue congratulations.:)

ncgirl omg!! that sounds like a hot mess of a wedding, lmao. i hope they didn’t take any pictures.

By Sexione

May 17, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Okay!!!! Hairy armpits………..awwwww dayyuummm!!!!

The ace bandage dress……..now she know she was wrong!!! Did she have any redneck tendencies before that? a keg of beer outside…..HAHAHAHA!!!

Truth eloping to Vegas or anywhere wouldn’t bother me at all. As long as I’m marrying the one for me, hellz it could be almost anywhere and I wouldn’t care. I love a good adventure/road trip!!

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Not Again! stop the madness

By DuShawn

May 17, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

When I got married, my Pops got me and wifey a suite at the Hyatt and front row tickets to the Luther concert. He was performing that night at the James L. Knight center. The venue is located beneath the hotel. We left our reception early and went directly to the show. We were late and didn’t have time to change. I still had on my tux and she was in her wedding dress. Luther noticed us, pulled us on stage, gave us the mike to introduce ourselves and then sung Here and Now to us in front of thousands of onlookers. That was a surreal experience and made our day even more special. I’ll never forget that night. They were talking about us on the local radio stations the next morning. Of course I had to tell wifey that I set the whole thing up. I’m like ”yeah baby…you know…that wasn’t a coincidence…… I had to have my people contact Luther’s people to make this happen.”

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

Mochalatte my ex-SO’s mom used to say “ONE MONKEY DON’T STOP NO SHOW”.

By Jake.

May 17, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

Back from that long azz meeting, hey Truth/SeanJ, preciate the assist. Some women really go into overdrive and all of a sudden, she is marriage-fixated to a level that becomes a problem.

hey Sexione here is your basket of hugs and kisses.

SLim/NC…ya’ll are too funny wit dem stories..

LMAO Dushawn standing up there hung over lookin at the lady, the mistress, and the unsuspecting dude. You and your potnah had one of them timeless moments cause he knew exactly what was up…thats wild.

By Demi

May 17, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

Hey Jo!!

Slim you where wrong for that!!

Du you forgot to add…And had the nerves to attend church the next day.

I can relate.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this

DuShawn awww, that was really sweet and memorable. Now that is an example of when telling a lie is excusable. lol

By kinderbabe

May 17, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

i heard that slim, that’s what my momma told me too…lol

mochalatte that sounds like a plan. i don’t blame you for wanting clarity. it’ll help you feel better and that’s what counts. whatever the outcome, i hope it brings you peace of mind.:) everything is cool w/me. just getting ready for brian/joe concert on saturday. i think it’ll be nice.

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Slim I’m definitely going to have to second that emotion!

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

Another wedding snipet:

At another wedding i went to first off the flower girl must have been nervous. When it comes to little kids, there’s no telling what they will do. Well as she was coming in, her job was to sprinkle the floor with flowers in preparation for the bride. Well that didn’t exactly happen. She took the basket of flowers, turned it upside down and dumped them all in one pile. She then ran up towards the alter and threw the basket on the floor. LOL!

Okay same wedding. At the closing of the ceremony the bride and groom prepared to light their unity candle. Ummm…they ended up setting a bouquet of what i assume were silk flowers on fire! Needless to say they are no longer married.

By Mo (now known as Moeisha)

May 17, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this

SlimOne & Truth* I dont see aproblem with Destination weddings or the Vegas style wedding. Being that I had my dream wedding this time (minus the EX) I will definitely do it lighter next time. Maybe Vegas or Aruba or something. Now I dont regret one-red cent that was spent on my wedding (other than the marriage not lasting). It was exactly what I imagined it to be down to the last minor detail. No need to re-do all that again, just get the relationship right..

NCGirl that story was hilarious!!

By kinderbabe

May 17, 2007 11:45 AM | Link to this

hey demi:) how are you?

By Jo

May 17, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

(Hollas back at Demi!) DuShawn, very sweet story!

By lovelyliz

May 17, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this

Weddings are the one place where I have to apologize for being single. Even if it’s not an issue with the same people in other circumstances the seem have free reign at wedding to ask me when is it going to be my turn.

And they ask in such a condescending way too.

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this

OMG Kinder I know that is a hot ticket. I almost decided to splurge on it, but I have to take my littlest Mocha-hottie to the dentist on Saturday morning and there is no telling what will be going on. I was only able to secure the party that night because his dad was coming in-town to watch him. It’s crazy, but thanks for the well wishes. I’m sure it will be fine. Hey, there’s plenty of Hot-talent in Hot-lanta, ya dig! Have fun this weekend! And please don’t forget to tell me about it on Monday!

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this

Mo the only issue i have with destination weddings is if they assume that if you don’t come as a measurement for how much you care about them. I overheard this lady speaking on this issue and she said “well this will definitley show who their true friends are.” I don’t find that to be 100%

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

Hello Everyone

@Slim, St. Thomas is my home town. You should go if you can afford too…you will really enjoy yourself. Trust me. Date or no date…like we say..no need to bring sand to the beach.

@NC, I read your story…funny. The last wedding I attended was back in STT. Talk about drama…the bride and I worked together. The groom appreantly was a low down cheat. His mistress showed up at the wedding with a newborn baby. She walked up to him and literally threw the baby into his arms right at the moment he and the best man was standing by the minister waiting for the bride to walk in.

My coworker returned to work about 10 days later (after her honeymoon). I felt so bad for her. Everybody talked about her wedding for days….

@Musing…60’ inch TV…LOLOLOL

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

Ditto on that Slim, sometimes you have to think about those types of weddings. Those should really be more intimate ones, where you really only expect die-hard family to show up in most cases. Who says that your really good friend from Grade school + had the time or money to fly to an exotic destination? He or she may have kids or a husband/wife and could not afford to make the trip. There is no telling the circumstances, but I think a true friend would know that it’s nothing personal, because they know how your life really is. JMO

By kinderbabe

May 17, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

slim i feel you..that’s not a good measure of friendship to me either. sometimes the timing, location or cost affects one’s ability to make it. i have a cousin and an old high school friend who planned weddings in the caribbean. with my school/teaching schedule, i just couldn’t do it. i’m sure that other people close to them also had to decline due to scheduling, finances, etc. i think that when i do get married, i would do it here in the states so that everyone important to me and my beloved could be there.

mochalatte i’ll be sure to tell you about it. it’s gonna be a hot one!lol. i’m taking food, wine, the whole nine so i know we’ll have fun. there are some more good concerts coming up this summer. new edition (sat) and frankie beverly (sun) are performing on father’s day weekend. i want to go to the essence music fest…i’ll see.

By NCgirlfromATL

May 17, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

I’m telling y’all…that wedding happened almost 10 yrs ago, and the story still cracks me up! One of my old co-workers and I were talking about it recently. Oh, and I forgot to add…the limo that was at the rec center was an old, pimped out Cadi…but it wasn’t for the bride and groom. No no no!! It was for the groom’s mother…the newlyweds were leaving in his pick up truck that had cans and blown up condoms attached to the back.

By lovelyliz

May 17, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

Destination weddings are great as long as the couple understands that not everyone has the vacation time built up or the $$$ to pay for the flight and accommodations.

My brother-in-law’s sister had a conniption fit over her destination wedding. It was her second trip down the aisle and took place less than 4 months after her divorce. Since her father paid for her first wedding and the ensuing divorce lawyer, he told her he wouldn’t pay for the second.

She and her fiancé then decided to get married in Jamaica and invited practically everyone on the planet expecting us all to show up for a weekday wedding. Needless to say between work and $$$ most of us couldn’t attend especially with such short notice. Her mother doesn’t fly and her father/stepmother had a conference to attend on the island less than a month later. I think something like 3 friends of the couple were all that showed and boy was she p**.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

Island Girl I think that’s where they filmed this season’s College Hill. You aren’t from off that show are you? lol I would love to go and I will see if i’ll be able to make it. They haven’t sent out the plans yet but i anticipate it’ll be soon. I was craving plaintains yesterday and found this place near my house. I can’t wait to try to Stewed Chicken.

Mochalatte She’s a pretty cool chick so i know she’d understand if i don’t make it. I’ll be 30 next year and really wanted to ball out in Vegas since i’ve never been. But i guess i just live it up in the islands just the same.

kinder yeah, i’d prefer my possible future wedding to be nearby. After all, how could i have that kick azz hype reception if 80% of my folks couldn’t make it?

By Jo

May 17, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

Lovelyliz, in NO WAY do you need to apologize for being single. Next time anyone gets all up in your business & questions you on that, say firmly “That’s up to & strictly between me & the person I’d be marrying”. Hopefully they will get the hint. Destination weddings are romantic & memorable but not practical. Frankly, it’s kind of selfish & egocentric to assume everyone on your list will drop everything & go into major debt to attend your wedding. Frankie Beverly? As in, Maze? My ex LOVES him; gotta find out if they’re playing South Florida!

By Notthirdwheel

May 17, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this

Hi everybody! I think weddings are a waste of time and money. I went to one wedding and the marriage didn’t even last a month. WTH?? When I asked for my gift back I was told no way. How rude is that??? Then I went to one wedding it was really nice. It was in Acworth and during the ceremony all you hear is the freaking train going by. We were like alrighty then… That marriage lasted three months….. Then I went to a ghetto/redneck wedding. OMG I am still having nightmares. First off this wedding takes place in Hapeville by the airport. My friend and I pull up to the church and it looks scary. First we have to park on the gravel and get out and walk to the church. When we first walk in the smell of moth balls hits our eyes and mouth and we look at each other and say here we go. We walk in and the aisle is so small that I have to walk in first and my friend has to walk in beside me. Then the ceremony gets started. Everyone coming down the aisle has to walk crooked. I am trying so hard not to laugh at this point. Then the bride comes in and she is a big girl. She has to walk crooked also. She was walking so badly that she almost set the place on fire. She had candles that were lit on the aisle. Ok so we get through the ceremony… Thank God and then we go to the reception. My friend and I are thinking ok we are going to party now….. I don’t think so. We walk upstairs to the church cafeteria and we are just horrified. The have 4 tables set up and some fold out chairs that were made in the 1800’s. The first table has a Polaroid picture of the bride and groom together. I think they took it the day before. Then they had a place where you place your gifts. We come to the next table and we see this homemade punch runner and we are thinking we have to drink out of that?? I am trying so hard not to laugh at this point that my friend is having to slap me to calm me down. We walk to the next time and my eyes really fall out of my head. They had two cakes on the table. Someone had the nerve to put the Dunkin Hines Cake box that was used to make the cakes behind the cakes. I couldn’t take it anymore and I busted out laughing. Then we walk around to the next table and it’s the food table. What a selection we have…. Meatballs from 1972 Small weenies and enough juice to not eat with a fork but with a straw, then we had some salad that was made in 1989 because the lettuce was brown. Then we had homemade punch. Fun was had by all let me tell you…. No music, no dancing…. And everyone but us were dressed in jeans and t-shirts while we had on our Sunday best…… never again……

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

lovelyliz in a case such as that, i think they were a little inconsiderate of their family and friends. And why such a rush after just getting divorced?

By Jo

May 17, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

LovelyLiz, how is it that a beeyotch like your bro-in-law’s sis got TWO fools to marry her spoiled a%$ & YOU’RE still single?!?! Bizarro World! NotThirdWheel: For REAL?? What a NIGHTMARE!

By The Truth

May 17, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Notthirdwheel hilarious.

When you guys talk about destnation weddings are you talking about inviting everyone? I meant me, her, and maybe a few very, very close friends. I may not even do the close friends. I just don’t see the logic in spending alot of loot to have Smitty in the audience placing bets on our demise. LOL And you know we all sit out there thinking “this ain’t gonna last”.

Plus alot of chicks are so hung up on that “my day” thing it can get real irritating. If she couldn’t sacrifice “her day” for “our day” she may not be the one.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

Do you all know of any good proposal stories?

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Slim Nah…but those kids on College Hill need help. They need to show more of the university and island and less of the kids…drama, drama, drama..

By lovelyliz

May 17, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Pretty, bottle blondes with fake t*ts can find loads of men to marry them.

She needs to be adored, husband #2 adores her and has been doing so for a few years.

Go figure.

By Sexione

May 17, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

If I did the destination wedding it would only be me, my honey, and maybe immediate family (if they could). In my mind it would be more along the lines of eloping. And when we get back, that’s when we’d have the rip roaring reception, and show all of our pics.

Notthirdwheel that was hella funny!!!

Jake thanks sweetie! Got something for you too!

By Jo

May 17, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Funny you should ask, SlimOne. A few weeks ago, a musician friend of ours proposed to his girlfriend at the surprise birthday party he threw for her. So, the birthday AND the proposal were a surprise. She thought he was just doing an acoustic show. Well, that was part of it. He brought her up on stage with him. Of course, she accepted; yay! He also presented her with a bouquet of roses; it was so romantic!

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

IG The kids on this season’s show really irritate me because they are so immature acting and create drama around every corner. Fallon is only acting out because she liked JT….i can see why she doesn’t have a man because she if full of drama and a pinch of crazy.

By Jo

May 17, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

Proves a long-time theory of mine, LovelyLiz. There are a lot of stupid men out there but that’s not much of a consolation to DESERVING women who are left high & dry. OK, I’m a bottle blonde but I’m not pretty; at least I don’t think so at all.

By Raqi

May 17, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

Yeah Slim mine, but even I am tired of hearing it.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

Sexione that would be a good idea just to have the Balling reception upon your return. You could even show that pictures in a slide show or something…Great Idea!

By Demi

May 17, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

kinderbabe Every thing is e’very thang!!! *You only have a few more weeks of them kids huh?

3rd Musing is senting you to hellz for that long a$$ post…it’s good to read you, so you’re forgiven

By Laney

May 17, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

One thing to consider about a destination wedding — it’s great if you are the type of person who doesn’t mind letting someone else do the planning. Remember that you will be getting there just a day or two before the ceremony in all likelihood, so you won’t be there to plan things and make choices, and if the site, cake, flowers, etc don’t look like what you pictured, you are SOL. For some people this can be a welcome relief of stress - for others it’s disappointing if they are looking for the perfect wedding just the way they envisioned it.

By NCgirlfromATL

May 17, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

Notthirdwheel I’m starting to wonder if my old co-worker got remarried or something, cuz that sounds familiar! LOLOL! Lawd! Just no ace bandage this time!

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

Slim Fallon disappointed me the most. At first I thought she was mature, but she is aweful. Crystal…no comment. That girl is a waste. Did u see the fight btw Vanessa & Crystal?

By Jake.

May 17, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this

Slim

I have a great proposal story…haven’t met the woman to experience it yet…lol

By lovelyliz

May 17, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

SlimOne

Some people just can’t stand to be alone. In her case, she needs to be the center of his universe and she found a man who needs to be that knight in shining armor. They’re perfect for each other.

By T-Mango

May 17, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

the bride doesn’t know that the groom used to be one of the “children” that Pastor Mase was trying to pick up the other day

Mocha…I am speechless. Now, let us pray.

By Demi

May 17, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

IG I can’t even stomach that show and F of L Charm School, got me fearing women for real now…I mean, they’re fake acting, right?

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

T-Mango

I almost fell out my chair when I heard that story about Mase…OMG. We live a sad and dangerous world today.

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this

Demi I don’t know. I hope they are (faking acting). It show how desprite folks are these days. Charm school, the bachelor… I know money talks, bs walks, but not even a million dollars is enough for me to embarriss myself on national TV.Demi I don’t know. I hope they are (faking acting). It show how desperate folks are these days. Charm school, the bachelor… I know money talks, bs walks, but not even a million dollars (maybe 2.5 million)is enough for me to embarrass myself on national TV.

By Jake.

May 17, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

Island Girl

What story about Mase, I missed it.

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 1:22 PM | Link to this

Demi I don’t know. I hope they are (faking acting). It shows how desperate folks are these days. Charm school, the bachelor… I know money talks, bs walks, but not even a million dollars (maybe 2.5 million) is enough for me to embarrass myself on national TV.

By T-Mango

May 17, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this

Island Girl…Whew! I agree. But, he’s not the first…Remember when Eddie Murphy got caught that time…and Teddy Pendergrass was in the vehicle with one when he had the accident that left him paralyzed. What is the appeal? I just don’t get it.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

Raqi Well I won’t make you rehash it again. lol

IG I feel the same way you do about Fallon because I thought she was the mature one but she is one the instigators. yeah I saw that fight. I was surprised Crystal didn’t walk away all busted and bruised because Vanessa is crazy. Did you see when she was leaving her bf a drunken i love you message on his voicemail but in the same sentence started ranting and raving about F’ing him up? lol

Jake so you just disproved the fact that men don’t really think about the marriage thing like women do. Girls grow up thinking about their wedding. Then we have Jake that already has his proposal planned out. LOL, i’m not mad at cha bruh. I won’t even ask to share because i’m sure you don’t want anyone taking your idea.

IG what is the story about Mase? I missed that.

By kinderbabe

May 17, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

demi a few more week?? puhleeze, a few more days! lol 6 days and counting!! freedom is mine.:)

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

Demi also you have to keep in mind the quality level of the women on that show. I can’t recall who gave the Tier Levels of Women, maybe it was Blatino? But they would probably be on the bottom floor. IMO

By SeanJohnson

May 17, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

@ T-Mango and Irie Girl…Eddie and Teddy P…are both some of my fav entertainers..and both are Flaming Hot Cheattos..But lets not judge Mase too quick..when i first heard about it..i was like dang dude a punk…but the story dont seem right..why would he be in broad daylight doing it like that..and then u can argue that the Leroy could have looked and dressed like a chic and he didnt know…but i cant call it..I know one thing…a boat load of females that went to his church gotta be nervous right about now

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

Oops sorry Demi about the double post. I’m multi-tasking here.

Jake, Last week on The Ryan Cameron show, a caller confirmed a local pastor got into a car accident at 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning while trying to pick up a cross dresser. He appearantly keep making circles around the block and ended up colliding head on with this woman.

She said she was upset because she did not see him coming and her car was totaled. Anyway, when she went up to his window, she realized who it was. The police showed up and he refused to step out of his vehicle. He had place a towel over his head and stayed in the car. The car was towed away with him still sitting in the car….lawd..

By What a laugh

May 17, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

I think it was funny that the mistress Ho tossed the baby at the guy getting married. Best wedding-is a private ceremony in a park and then to a nice restaurant that has music and an area for a private reception-save the rest of the money-remember-your first marriage is a PRACTICE marriage so that when you do it again, you do not repeat the same mistakes. The best ones are when there are fights at the shotgun weddings or when the drug dealer/pimp shows up! Now THAT is funny!

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this

Sean J I used to think Eddie M and Aresenio were lovers. Now you hardly ever hear anything about Arsenio.

Slim now pumping her fist in the air holler Woof Woof Woof

By Officer Musirello

May 17, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

Pulling up to the blog in official CHiP’s uniform….ballz slightly tight in the pants

3rd while I am glad you chimed in could that post NOT have been so long?!?!

Musing firing 12 shots into 3rd’s keyboard

And Island Girl I’ve got an eye on you.

By DuShawn

May 17, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Demi With all the modern surgical procedures it’s sometimes hard to tell a punk at first glance. My motto has always been, if I can’t determine with absolute certainty an individual’s gender in a split second, I don’t look any more. On 7th ave and 79th street, across from Club Ice, there is a liquor store and a late night seafood spot. On this same corner is where a lot of punk prostitutes hang out and catch dates. At about 4:00am the restaurant is normally crowded. Me and my potnahs have often sat there and ate and watched businessmen, family men, scared white boys and thugs pick up those sissies and ride out. It’s crazy. But I don’t believe the Mase story just yet.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

IG I think i caught part of that on the radio but I didn’t get to hear the whole thing. So he was just seen driving around an area known for crossdressers? Or did someone actually see him talking to one?

By MusingLee

May 17, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

Island Girl I heard that story on the radio, but I got into the car in the middle of the story and didn’t know what they were talking about….I have seen one particular Mega church dude out in public…and all I’m gonna say is ain’t NO dude wearing White Tight leather pants and a Jerri Curl…WTFF

Musing throwing holy water still in glass bottle through Phantom window

By SeanJohnson

May 17, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

@ Slim…who knows…something was going on…i think Eddie, Arsenio and Magic Johnson were all doing while things..prolly responsible for turning Whitney out…and every body blames Bobby…They ran through her first…

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

snotty nosed kid walks up to Officer Musirello pointing to his crotch

Kid: scuze me Mr officer. one of your ballz came out. you gotta zip up yo pants

Embarrased Officer Musirello attempts to replace ballz back into already tight pants.He hears ripppp coming from his backside exposing his granny panties.(a intense fetish of his) He passes out and the little kid steals his billy club

By Raqi

May 17, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

SeanJohn I have to agree with you there. I have always believed that Whitney Houston was already tainted before she got with Bobby.

By MusingLee

May 17, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

SeanJ Magic was doing something…Can you beleive he says he and his wife still get down?!?!

Magic: Ok, baby lets do this!

Chick: Do what?!?!

Magic: What you think…Get busy

Chick now pulling framed blood test off of bedroom wall

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

Slim, The cross dresser was the one who throw him under the bus. The shim came over to the lady and the police saying he been circling and was trying to pick up one of them.

By Sexione

May 17, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this

Everybody in here is craazzyyy!!! lol

Okay, I think the gist of the story was that the preacher was circling the block, trying to pick up this person, and on one of those trips around he had the collision with another car. While the police were investigating, the person came up to the scene and told that the preacher-pimp had been circling the block several times trying to pick her/him up. I didn’t know that he refused to get out of the car. Isn’t that illegal? I wonder if he was ever exposed? Anybody know who it was? these damn pimps in the pulpit are a real trip!!!

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

Slim LOLOL…poor officer Musirello

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

IG, it was Mase.

By T-Mango

May 17, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

SeanJohnson You never know. But, I think anything is possible these days. I remember one night last year I went to a concert at what used to be called Earthlink live to see Lyfe. My friends and I drove up a few blocks to try to find cheaper parking and we saw a group of the ‘children’ in full effect and men/women in cars were cruising the area. So, I turned my high beams on and we got the h3ll off that street. If you see a person that’s 6ft3, about 210 lbs with a platinum wig,5 inch heels and a purse…chances are…(lol)

By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream

May 17, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

T-Mango, re: 1:04 post - I know, it’s crazy. My friend that I’m going to the wedding with used to be up with dude like that. He wants me to go with him so we can talk about all the people that his wife doesn’t even know he’s been with. The crazy thing about it is he was crazy enough to invite them! Prayer is definitely needed!

And all that agreed said “amen”!*

By Officer Musirello

May 17, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

Placing one leg up, “Captain” style while writing citation to Slim.

By Notthirdwheel

May 17, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this

Thanks Demi!! Good to be back with yall

By SeanJohnson

May 17, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

@ Musing….lol..man i use to wonder about that…Cookie Johnson is tight work…and the way she stood/stand behind him..says a lot for the kinda woman she is..

@Sxeone..if its true…its on tape…cameras are every where oin downtown ATL…so if this did happen like the chic said…it should be on the net soon..but its too many holes in her story..

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

Sean J Whitney did a good job of fooling everyone into thinking she was the good girl type. For the longest time, i didn’t even know she smoked cigarettes! But yeah she’s a wild one. So you think Magic J did some same-sex horizontal tango

Musing you crazy! framed bloodtest? LOLOL

By Notthirdwheel

May 17, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

NCgirlfromATL your story was soo funny. I was laughing loud and having memories when I read that. It might be the same person….. I couldn’t see the bandage though….

By abc

May 17, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

Yall’s wedding stories make me glad that I’m just in the band at fancy joints, man, I knew there was a reason I never went to weddings unless paid! Ha.

By The Truth

May 17, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

Who was the preacher? Creflo? Eddie long? LMAO Who?

Sex1 can I take it by your writings your not a fan of the church?

By Jake.

May 17, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

Slim

Awwwwww…dayummmmm.. got caught showing my sensitive side, for clarity, I thought about gettin married once, but never made to that one knee, therefore the great idea remains a great idea that I keep to self…lol.

jake: remember when we was thinkin about proposin

Self: yea, but that chick was crazy as hell, glad I was lookin out for us.

jake: Yea, i like to fugged we up

Self: Who you tellin, us would have been in court mad as hell while the judge gave away half our ish.

Jake: So what about that fly azz idea

Self: I will hold on to it, your crazy azz like to gave it away all willy nilly.

Jake: But

Self: But nothin, get back, I got it

Jake: you crazy

Self: you are me stupid, pot kettle homeboy, pot kettle

By SeanJohnson

May 17, 2007 2:39 PM | Link to this

@Slim…you cant see it now since it doesnt play anymore..but..to me..dude displayed some punk tendacies…i remember in the finals one year…right before tip off…Isiah Thomas and Magic kissed on the cheek before the game started…Now…i grew up with dudes that i feel we woulda laid down our lives for each other..but we never or would ever kiss each other PERIOD…and Arsenio was his boy..

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Truth

Allegedly it is Mase.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 2:47 PM | Link to this

Jake I guess that sensitivity bug is going around. I think Truth had it last week. lol BTW, you and yourself are crazy.

Sean J It seems to be something about being famous or at least being in the biz that seems to open up folks to that other side of nature. I don’t know what it is. I’d hate to see someone like Lou Ferrigno or Mr. T talking like their wrist are broken.

By MusingLee

May 17, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

SeanJ Man, see I wasn’t even gonna bring Isiah into it…LOLOLOL…How come er’body else was playing in long shorts and those two still had the nut’huggers on?!?!?!

Mike J: Hey Magic, don’t you wanna wear the new shorts like me?

Magic: Nah, man I like these shorts…They hold me just right.

Mike J: Yeah but when you do a layup your ballz fall out.

Magic: Yeah, I know by Isiah said he would be under the basket to catch’em to the face.

Mike J: WTF!!

Mike J now moving to Eastern Conference locker room

By Sexione

May 17, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

Truth Oh contraire, my dear. I have nothing against church, was raised in church, my daddy was a minister. It’s the mega, give me all yo money so I can drive all the most expensive cars, need my own plane, gotta live better than all of y’all and need to lay hands on all the fine ladies pimps-in-the-pulpits that I don’t like. Churches are great but can be straight drama when they are run by the wrong folks!!!

By Waikiki

May 17, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

I have been reading the blog for some months now and just wanted to say that I enjoy reading. I really don’t have a comment on today subject, but just wanted to put that out there. thanks!

By Shaye Breed

May 17, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

Well, as a newlywed approaching my first anniversary, I have to think back… I never went to many weddings but never went with a “date.” If you’re close enough to someone to attend their wedding, one would assume you’d know other people there, so why try to find a date?

Secondly, I think the underlying issue is that too many people want a wedding and seek out someone to marry. I think that’s why costs of weddings have skyrocketed—people want to have a big to-do and impress other folks, and worry about the marriage itself later.

Then again, maybe I’m just a cynic. :P

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

Musing I think they have a term for that, tea bagging.

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

Musing LOLOL…Stop….please….stop…I can’t take it anymore. You have me laughing….LOLOLOL

By MusingLee

May 17, 2007 3:05 PM | Link to this

Slim, sounds like you know a thing or two about “brewing tea”????

Island Girl, NO!

Island Girl’s girdle snaps under the pressure…button popping off the computer screen and hitting her in the eyeball.

By Raqi

May 17, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Is not this one of the cutest guys you have ever seen?.

By to date or not to date

May 17, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

Hello, Waikiki, welcome to the blog. I don’t know if you’re checking in from Hawaii, but, hey, if you are, I hope to visit someday, seems like a beautiful and wondrous place. Ok, back to topic. I have never enjoyed weddings (well maybe back in my drinking days with the open bar). Not big on dressing up or formal, structured occasions. I just want to get far away. And perhaps a bit of cynicism because 50% don’t last. When I walked down the aisle 14 years ago with stars in my eyes, I didn’t know that my marriage experience would not be as positive as I hoped, but here I am today sort of wistfully wishing sometimes I could be on my own again. Unless one is a happy and whole person oneself it’s hard to make a marriage work. But that’s another topic; I’ll stop now.

By The Truth

May 17, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

NEWS FLASH I just googled Mase and saw his grin and yes, he’s a punk. 100% (see pic on askmen.com) No offense to any punks in the audience.

Laney you brought up a good point about the preparations in a destination wedding. However, as long as the 2 of us are there its going to be special. I just don’t need the glitz to tell someone I love you.

Sexi I feel you on the mega churches but their only filling a need. They’ve turned church into a business, a very profitable one.

Slim whats up, a fella cant be sensitive sometime? LOL

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

Sexi1 A lot of people have problems with mega churches and I can understand that. I attend New Birth.

Attending a Mega Church can be intimidating if you feel the need to have a personal relationship with your pastor.

For me, hearing the word and having fellowship is what I want from my place of worship. Most of the pastors write books, do speeches and are now into movie production. ie Biship Jakes, Woman Thou Art Lose to earn an income. At New Birth, Bishop Long is not on salary.

By NCGirlfromATL

May 17, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

Musing I think they have a term for that, tea bagging.

So that’s what that means?!?

LMAO @ Musirello and his dangling berries!

Jake You kill me with your convos w/ yourself!! Does it involve cursing and slapping sometimes?

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Musing Nah I don’t know anything about brewing tea. But wouldn’t it be funny to see a foul called on the court for tea bagging? LOL

Truth but of course my dear but just not all the time or we might have to trade you to another team. LOL Life is about balance and moderation. I wouldn’t want a guy that was a total hard azz nor would i want a guy that is extremely sensitive. It’s all good :-)

By Red

May 17, 2007 3:16 PM | Link to this

Off Topic Can someone please explain the story line to the song (Blinded By The Light) by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band ?

By kimmie

May 17, 2007 3:25 PM | Link to this

Truth/Laney - About destination weddings - I’ve already told everyone I’ll be eloping when that day comes. My late mother told me when I was a teenager I could not have a big wedding because we had to save money to put my brother through med school. That was fine with me and I’ve never wanted the big show. Vegas or any island location sounds like a blast to me. Both of my younger brothers had big weddings. I am still recovering from the stress of it all and we were the family of the GROOM! The only people that matter are me and my beloved. Any close friends/family that want to tag along are welcome, but I’m about getting my party on and the honeymoon started as soon as possible!

NC/3rdWheel - Great stories!! Been to some similiar. Mom used to say if you can’t afford to do it right, don’t do it at all. Go to the JP or pastor’s study and call it a day!

By SeanJohnson

May 17, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Regarding Mega churches…whats the deal with them wanting you to show W2 forms…and they are tax exempt themselves..its crazy

By GaNative

May 17, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

I know this isn’t the topic but I can never pass up a chance to expose those ILLUSTRIOUS HBC’S. From today’s AJC Front Page News.

The chorus of dissent at Clark Atlanta University, an institution that has struggled to emerge from financial and institutional crisis in the last five years, is growing louder — just in time for graduation.

In the last three months, faculty and student groups have been calling for the ouster of President Walter Broadnax, who will speak at Monday’s commencement ceremony.

In recent months, students have held protests on campus, complaining that they are not getting enough for their steep tuition costs.

By Patrick

May 17, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

I avoid weddings at all cost. I have received invitations to two weddings within a few months of each other, and I have declined both. One was for someone I didn’t know too well, but was associated through a website regarding a common interest. Another was a long-time friend.

I didn’t want to go to either because they would have lead me into a deep state of depression, and feeling pressured to finding that “special someone.” I think I would have been pushed by the people I knew at either wedding to dance with some other singleton that was attending, and I don’t like being pushed into a relationship, or forced into one. I don’t like being “set up” by someone I know, because for the most part, the results aren’t in my favor, nor the other person’s.

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

SJ

Don’t believe the hype. . I attend New Birth and have never experienced a soul asking me for W2, tax info, medical record, etc. God knows, you would have enough good sense to head for the door if someone at a church asks you to present your W2 or tax info to worship…for goodness sake.

Furthermore, when it comes to tithing that is solely up to you. No one will force you to donate money or give a tithe. You hear a lot of nonsense said because of personal feelings or indifferences.

By Demi

May 17, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Du The hell mayne, not 79th and hookers ave…You took me waaaay back. Is Club Ice still open?? That place had a HIGH body count, LOL

You are right, modern times has made it too easy for men to become women.

KB my fault…Dayum, now those kids will be home up to no good, while I am at work.

Slim it was LL…He should be popp’n in any minute now. LOL

IG that’s cool.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

IG i’ve been to New Birth a time or two and have never experienced anyone asking for a W2. I heard the church of Old Natl does that but i’ve never been and can’t confirm or deny it. I enjoy NB because they put it in terms that make sense to me. JMO.

By DuShawn

May 17, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

SeanJ I once heard an analogy regarding Mega churches. To paraphrase, it said: ”some flowers receive more nurturing in big pots; others bloom better in smaller pots. The size of the pot is not important, as long as the flower grows.” I agree with that sentiment. I’ve attended New Birth several times and enjoyed the services. My wife wasn’t feeling it though. She felt more comfortable in a smaller pot. We ended up making Salem Baptist our church home. It felt right for us. To be honest, I’m happy to be in anybody’s church on Sunday mornings. There was a time in my life when my Sunday mornings were spent shooting pool in the after hours joint still drinking yac and partying from the night before.

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

Raqi I visited your blog…good job. I read your post, “My Secret is Out”. I totally understand where you are coming from regarding carry the weight all by yourself. Although, I’m not married, having the responsiblity of caring for others for so long….can condition your spirit.

I’ve been tested on this for some time now. I’ve realized that it is Ok to let others help. You have your husband now, so let him do his part and be your husband. He got your back.

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

Demi talking about modern times making it easier, did you ever see that HBO documentary about Transexuals in Hawaii? I believe it was called The Hookers of Honolulu. Some of them are really hard to tell they’re actually men.

By MusingLee

May 17, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

Paris Hilton Question: How can your jail sentence be reduced for “Good Behavior” if the whole reason you’re in court is because you violated your parole in the first place????

Hmmmmmmm.

By SeanJohnson

May 17, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

@ Irie Girl @ DuShawn…i feel what yall are saying…just asking about the Mega church thing…I havent been to church in years but i am going to find one to take my son…give him the opportunity to get out of it the same i did …its one not too big not to small close..imma check that out

@ Slim..i heard the same thing..but sshhhh…dont talk too loud about the one on Old NatL some of the members will cut you if you speak bad about their church or the cat that runs it

By Waikiki

May 17, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Truth-Thanks for the warm welcome. Unfortunately, I am not from Hawaii, but plan to visit very soon. Waikiki is part of my name.

By The Truth

May 17, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

Kimme ok hun, its on. Me, you and Elvis in Vegas this saturday. LOL

I have heard World Changers asks for W2’s also. My honest opinion of Creflo is he reminded me of the inmates in jail. That dude is a straight up crook. I wouldn’t give his a* a penny. Just my thoughts. LOL

Slim ok, I’ll alternate. 1 day hard and 1 day sensitive. Is that ok?

Demi and du modern times are making men into women. hummmmm

By Awwwwwwwww...Dayum

May 17, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

Awwwwwwwww…Dayum, Patrick!!! Who said that you where limited to dancing with ONLY single women??!!! There married ladies looking for a good time too, but their husbands can’t dance!!. The only person pressuring Patrick is Patrick!!

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

MusingLee I was thinking the same thing about Paris today. I just saw the headline but didn’t read the article. My first thought was how can you get your time cut for good behavior if she hasn’t gone to jail yet. But i guess i would have to read it to get the whole picture. lol

Truth it might work but what if it’s a ‘hard day’ and i need you to be sensitive? Is that negotiable?

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

Suggestion

For those of you who like to do different things, Street of Dreams will begin again starting this weekend. You can check out details here Basically, it’s million dollar homes that they decorate. You get to go through all of them. This year i believe it’s going to be 9 houses. They have everything from home theathers to plush bars, to all the neat gadgets that guys get turned on by. I’ve gone every year for the past 5 years. Each year its in a different location. One year someone had bought one of the home as-is fully furnished. You can buy the things inside or get ideas for your own home.

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Slim

Talk about transsexuals…not being easily identified. When I moved here back in “99. I briefly dated a guy that owned a security company. After our date, he made to stops at venues he provide security personnel to. We stopped to a place that was called at the time, “The Warehouse”. At this time it was after 11:00pm. He told me to wait in the car because this place is like a gay club. He also said at midnight there is a cross dresser show.

Well I stayed around because I wanted to see what the hellz was going on. To this day I will not forget what I saw. There was a Janet Jackson look a like on the stage doing a strip tease. I could not believe the impersonator was not a woman. His/her body was perfect. He/she strip down bare and I could not tell. What blew me away was…in order to take part in the show they can not change their anatomy. Their danglers were still there, but I could not tell.

By DuShawn

May 17, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

* Demi* I think Club Ice is sill open. That was a wild spot. One of the most superhood strip joints I’ve seen. I remember it was my homeboy’s birthday. Me and the fellas went there to get a few cocktails. This one chick on the stage must’ve recently had a baby. As part of her routine she was squirting breast milk everywhere. I jokingly told one of my potnahs ” Dawg, some of that shyt just went in your yac….”He’s like “mayne you for real… stop lying…” I pulled this fine lil chic to dance for me. She bent over and had a tampon string hanging out. I notice it right before her odor viciously punched me in the face. Of course I had to stop her mid dance, find out where the birthday boy was sitting, paid for about four lap dances and sent her over to him. That shyt was hilarious. Birthday boy was vibin with her at first. Then we all watched as his facial expression changed when that funk hit him.

By The Truth

May 17, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

Everything is negotiable between me and you. LOL And don’t you have a b’day sunday? I need to know where to send the limo to take you to Chateau Elan for a day of pampering.

By MusingLee

May 17, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

Judge just handing out easy sentences all willy neely

Judge: Well I know that you murdered 4 people in cold blood….Normally I’d have to give you 4 consecutive life sentences….But, yesterday you did stop and pick up some paper on the floor..And for that I’m releasing you and time served.

Criminal: Your honor you do realize that the paper I picked up was money from a bank robbery I was committing.

Judge: Look, don’t be modest any other criminal would have left the floor littered with money…But you stayed behind to clean up.

Jury looking like “WTF!”…

By Island Girl

May 17, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this

DuShawn

Say it ain’t so…dayum..OMG. Did that change your feelings about going to strip joints?

By T-Mango

May 17, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

Dushawn 4:28 (whole post)

In the words of MusingLee…T-Mango passes the _ out. My lawd.

By NCGirlfromATL

May 17, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

Paris Hilton Question: How can your jail sentence be reduced for “Good Behavior” if the whole reason you’re in court is because you violated your parole in the first place????

That’s called Hollywood Justice…ask OJ!

I think it’s funny as h3ll that Paris Hilton is going to jail. It’s about time celebrities had to pay for their stupidity! I don’t understand why people with as much money as Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Vivica Fox, Eve, and Ty Pennington don’t get a driver if they’re going to go out and get twisted! It’s certainly cheaper than the attorney’s fees/court costs/compensatory and punitive damages (if they hurt or kill someone) they’ll pay when they get pulled for DUI. Duuuuuuuuuuh!

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

Island They tuck them some kind of way or tie them up. I would think that would hurt though.

Dushawn boy you need to write a book or a screenplay or something with all the stories you have. I’ve actually been in a strip club where the girl was very pregnant and showing. I just felt disgusted. Then another time I was with a group of friends and the guys were facinated with this one chick with a huge booty. So we paid the chick to dance for him. I wish i could have a picture of how his face looked when she turne around and had a full mustache!!! LOLOLOLOL!!!! We were dying laughing!!

Truth I think Sexione’s birthday is Sunday. Mine is June 1st, exactly two weeks from tomorrow. BUT feel free to still send the limo. lol

By Demi

May 17, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

Waikiki Sup!!

Truth Dayum, that’s a scary thought!!

Slim Yes, for 30min, after that I couldn’t take it any more.

To be honest, I’m happy to be in anybody’s church on Sunday mornings. There was a time in my life when my Sunday mornings were spent shooting pool in the after hours joint still drinking yac and partying from the night before.

I heard that…said while sign post with my (305) Ballers pen

By Jake.

May 17, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

NC

Self: No slapping, lots of cursing, you ever notice how I always beat us.

Jake: What the fugg that suppose to mean.

Self: It means what I said, what you gonna do about it

Jake: Whack…Ouch

Self: I can’t believe you fell for that and hit us crazy azz dude.

Jake: Yea, I guess to whip you I would have to whup me

Self: Yea dumbazz, you read that ish from NC and got delusional on us.

Jake: My bad, I tell you want, how about I buy we some Belvedere and call ole girl, she’ll make us feel better

Self: now you ignant azz talkin bout somthin.

Jake: you right man, we cool

Self: Fo Sho man, see I beat me again

Jake: huh

Self: nothin

By "Longtime Lurker"

May 17, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

What up folks???

Since I only have time for one comment,if weddings put you in a awkward position or they make you feel uncomfortable,imagine for every wedding that is planned or going on, there are at least 4 or more divorces being planned!

The thought of that should make you thank yourself for being single!

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

DuShawn and i always thought that when it was a strippers time of the month that she simply acted as a server…I didn’t know the nasty bips still wave their b-dussies in folks face. UGGGHHHHHH!!!!

By Awwwwwwwww...Dayum

May 17, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Awwwwwwwww…Dayum Du!!! I am about to throw up…

By The Truth

May 17, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

A buddy of mine in the army was talking to this chick in a typical gi town. He calls me over to meet this chick and after looking at her for a few minutes I realized it was a guy. I pull my friend to the side to tell him this info and he said he already knew and then asked if I’d like to go to the hotel with them. I took a pass on that one. Always check the adams apple. Uckkkkkkkkk

By melo

May 17, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

@MochaMy friend that I’m going to the wedding with used to be up with dude like that. He wants me to go with him so we can talk about all the people that his wife doesn’t even know he’s been with. The crazy thing about it is he was crazy enough to invite them!

I can only judge u by the company u keep.

By Jake.

May 17, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Club Ice? I’m from here and never heard of this place, but it sounds like Montrey’s in the West End, straight crazy ish used to go on in there.

By Demi

May 17, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this

Du that was cold…My li’bro did that to me at Jazz T’s, I wanted to hit that girl over the head with a bottle, LOL

By SlimOne

May 17, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Jake You beating yourself up reminded me of that movie Jamie Fox and Gabrielle Union was in. He mentioned something about not being able to bite through your own flesh. If you do, then yo azz must be crazy!

By Demi

May 17, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Jake it’s a club in Miami.