|
Sign Up Now!
Home
Discussion
Topic
Last Day
Last Week
Search
Date
Keyword
Board Archive
Photo Gallery
Contacting Us
|
 |
|
Threads : Goldfish in the centerpieces?
|
| |
From : Andrea M. ( - 141.140.61.15)
|
08 May 2000 00:02
Message : 111 of 214 (ID: 10481)
|
|
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Suznyc ( - 204.143.177.186)
|
08 May 2000 00:07
Message : 112 of 214 (ID: 10483)
|
|
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Jessica ( - 206.48.124.155)
|
26 May 2000 11:53
Message : 113 of 214 (ID: 11477)
|
|
I just found this site today. i must say it is interesting. You start out talking about gold fish for a centerpiece, and know look where you are at. Anyways, Mary I am also using the fish idea. I don't think there is any harm in that. The top of the bowl will be covered with tulle to stop anything from happening to the fish. We have a pond and that is where they are going after the wedding.
Just remember it is your wedding, you decide, good luck with your plans.
Best Wishes
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Naughtykatt ( - 209.240.200.87)
|
11 Jun 2000 16:23
Message : 114 of 214 (ID: 12043)
|
|
How pleasant it would be to sit through a meal watching goldfish swimming around with long strings of poo hanging out of their butts or a corpse or two floating around... just lovely, ladies, I see you all have put a lot of thought into this one.
I can just imagine a goldfish eating contest being organized as soon as a few jerks get drunk, no skimpy layer of tulle will keep them out! Yuck, I'll stick to pretty flowers...
Goldfish often die during transport, ph shock from changing water, water tempurature, chlorine or chloromines in the water, or just because it is their time to "go". You will most likely end up with a few dead bodies bobbing around...
Tell me, why are you doing this? Is it because you want to hear everyone compliment you on your creativity?
Seems like a waste of time and money to coordinate this, in my opinion.
The cruelty aspect has already been dealt with, I won't even go there...
BTW, goldfish really are not good for feeding purposes, they are high in mercury which can actually shorten the life of your beloved pet. The only reasons they are really used for this purpose is that they are easy to care for and prolific breeders. In other words, cheap!
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Taleah ( - 203.101.56.170)
|
11 Jun 2000 18:59
Message : 115 of 214 (ID: 12047)
|
|
On the other hand.. Candles drip wax, can be knocked over by the drunken frenzy, can create a fire hazard or set your veil alight.
Certain flowers can let off a gas that can contaminate food...Glitter and little cherub motifs become a nightmare for the poor staff that have to clean up after a wedding...butterflies get squashed and spend the majority of their little life in a box to be realeased ..doves are kept in a cage to be released.everything has a good and bad side to it, so I guess it comes down to what someone wants for their wedding.
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Naughtykatt ( - 209.240.216.74)
|
11 Jun 2000 19:28
Message : 116 of 214 (ID: 12048)
|
|
You're just trying to be argumentative.
No one has to use candles or poisonous plants, and only a complete moron would hang her veil over a lit candle.
Apparently you've never heard of dripless candles.
Glitter and cherub motifs are tacky.
Butterfly and dove releases are just plain ridiculous, not to mention a sure symptom of bridezilla-itis.
Having to look at fish crap and floating carcasses through dinner is disgusting.
I've decided to chain some of my guests up and use them as centerpieces because it's what I want for MY wedding.
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Taleah ( - 203.101.56.238)
|
11 Jun 2000 20:48
Message : 117 of 214 (ID: 12054)
|
|
I was stating how I felt, not being arguementive, sorry if you saw it that way.
Your right, no one has to use candles plants or anything else.....but some chose to so why cant we let them without starting full scale wars? A bride posted a topic asking for decoration ideas and she basically got blown out of the room, I thought that is what the discussion was for, getting ideas and treating people with some respect.
No actually we dont have dripless candles where I am, I have seen them in the States. But they were not a big seller here.
Accidents happen and you dont have to be a moron, I actually really did hear of a bride whos veil caught fire.
I was not talking about using obvious posionous plants, there are common flowers that really do let of gasses and contaminate food. small quantities of course wont hurt, but I was trying to make a point that there are ups and downs to all things.
WE agree that butterflies and motifs are out of the question, but Im sure that many dont agree with that too, and thats fine its their wedding.
FInally, if you really want to chain your guests up for centerpeices, go for it, as you say its your wedding.
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Carol ( - 209.196.109.121)
|
11 Jun 2000 21:15
Message : 118 of 214 (ID: 12056)
|
|
girls girls....break it up! Taleah - your point was made. Everything has good and bad points. I think N.Katt was being a bit defensive in calling you argumentative (in my opinion) but her basic statement is that these poor fish may not look all that great as a centerpiece. I agree. I do not want to see a string of fish poop or a floating fish. But I also see how all things have a Pro and con.
The REAL point is, each person will end up doing what she (or he) wants. This board is to discuss ideas and give candid suggestions. I think the people who support fish centerpieces and want to include decorating ideas have as much of a right to speak their part as the people who think that fish in a centerpiece are not a good idea. Maybe after reading these posts, the original poster will decide not to use fish - either b/c of the humane reason or b/c of the fish poop/floater reason. Or maybe she will say "screw it" and use them anyway.
But whatever she chooses, she should see it from both standpoints. That is the beauty of this board! You get to see BOTH standpoints whether you WANT TO OR NOT! =)
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Taleah ( - 203.101.56.76)
|
12 Jun 2000 15:26
Message : 119 of 214 (ID: 12110)
|
|
Thanks Carol,
You managed to put what I was trying to get across in better words, I just couldn't get them out of my fingers!!
Im not really for or against goldfish centrepieces, they were all the go here years ago, but if someone comes to me and wants one made then I make it.
I agree, these boards are great for getting different views on all kinds of things, I just find it a bit concerning that sometimes its not constructive critisim and the person posting the question not to mention new readers may be afraid to ever ask again.
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
From : Janette ( - 208.203.4.140)
|
12 Jun 2000 18:02
Message : 120 of 214 (ID: 12114)
|
|
Yeah, on the pet peeve thread, I think it was a shari person who started the tone off with "get a life..." Not very constructive critism, but this particular board is indeed way more than just listing wedding ideas & surface nice-nice talk. It seems to also be a place where you can really speak your mind which I think is very necessary. Not a lot of other places where you can do that. What are other boards like?
We all have one thing in common and that is getting married & we all know how stressful that can be. A bitchfest can be great & just think, you aren't involving your nearest & dearest.
I think we ALL know people are going to do what they want. Kind of a "duh", but we love a fiery debate and some people HAVE looked at all the pros & cons of an issue and have indeed made a different decision when they had more information!
Sometimes it does go beyond the issue - don't most conversations?
Oh well, this board definitely isn't for the faint of heart - if there isn't any heated debate going on, someone creates one. It really is a discussion board - on-going debates with strong-willed women & men. It is great!
(hey, no one liked my ice sculptures!)
|
|
|
Back To Top
|
|
|
Next 10 Messages >>> |
|
|
|
