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You can tell her that this is pure luck that it is postponed.
The day "22" is not a day people should merry.
I know you don't believe in omens but I'm sure SHE does !!
22 is asking for troubles (tell her that ) but 24 is a good day.
Your night will become heavenly after you told her this Ron (I hope :D)

 

Congratz and goodluck Ron.... DOnt worry u will have a nice wedding soon just relax...

NALYN

 

Good luck teaching American humor/sarcasm to her. Every time I think that Judith understands it I end up putting my foot in my mouth. Then I try to convince her that it did not mean what she thought it meant. :o Usually all my trying just makes things worse... My advice (not that you asked for it), just apologize and don't bring it up again.

 

Ahhhh yes, I am learning that American humor does not work worldwide.
I'll just have to be careful if and when I use it again for any reason.
And you are right, trying to explain just makes it worse.
Your advice is well taken.

 

... tell her it is now the 30th of February, it will be way into March until she finds out that she missed her own wedding... hehe worked perfect since 8+ years for me ...

 

I really am a reasonably intelligent person. So I have decided that the best thing to do is sit back and keep my mouth shut and let Rudy work things out.
Being safe is always the best way to go.
At this point opening my mouth would be a very bad thing I think.
I trust Rudy and the family to get it done whenever that happens to be.
I already screwed up a second time trying even more American humor when I told her that it was her wedding that I was just coming for the food, alcohol and dancing. Opps.
She sure does take things seriously (no sense of humor).
Now, I shut up, and I do mean shut up.

 

Foots in the mouth, dont take it out now.

Very bad indeed. Perspective to consder next time you want to speak up: for you this is your third time at bat, for her it is the happiest day of her life. Just zip it and let them run the show.

We were married twice in one month, first civilly, then in the church. That was a lot of running around. I did'nt think a video of our wedding was going to be worth the expense. Not authorizing one is a regret I will always have, it would be so great to re-live that day and also to have something the kids could look at to see how things were back then.

 

That's how I am now handling it. Just being quiet and supportive.
I did bring with me a new digital video camera that is only slightly larger than a pack of cigarettes, made by Sony, that takes 2 hours of HD video and Dolby sound, so I have that covered. I also bought with me a 5mp Sony digital still camera with a memory stick that can hold over 1000 pictures. So I have that covered also.
We have already started taking many pictures for our wedding album. Pictures of the invitations, the give-a-ways, our clothes, our matching rings, even the pigs being delivered. I (we) are documenting everything just for that reason. We have even made sure that pictures are taken of the 8 layer wedding cake and food before anyone touches it, and the styrofoam signs that will be hung at the house.
I hope I haven't missed anything.

 

Ron Great Job..!!!

ronv8917 Congrats on getting everything done so quickly. and thank you for your kind words about my daughter. If you ever need anything let me know after all Mindanao is my stomping ground.

A Filipina wife is the real joy of life. If your wife is just half as wonderful as mine it will be like living a dream. I could never dream of not being with my wife. A Filipina is the best choice for a lifetime partner she will always be with you good times and bad. The bad times will not seem so bad because she has that wonderful smile that brings so much joy to your heart..

May the Lord bless you and your new Family in all of your hopes and dreams..

 

Yes, Filipinas do take their weddings seriously. Probably the most important day of their lives (I thought it was the West Coast Eagles winning the Grand Final), and generally they only do it once....so they have to get it right....LOL...Yes, stand back and let it happen...I stayed in Saudi while my wife went to Bacolod and got things organized...just flew in to go thru with it...Not quite that simple though - as I flew into Karachi on a delayed flight from Jeddah - only to see my PAL flight leaving the terminal. Stuck there for three days in that bung-hole waiting for the next one. Did get there with a day to spare though...
Ron, my advice is to smile, shake hands, and do lots of drinking....and eating...That's all you need to do....Also wear a barong...don't wear a suit under any circumstances...I did, and the heat and humidity (and a big night before) almost had me lights out. Another ten minutes of yap-yap from the priest and I would have been carried away...