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Originally Posted by Stringer

Everything that Alty said to you is gold...take her advice...

As a parent and someone who actually started dating too soon I would say that being polite and courteous are very important.

Be very respectful, even saying 'sir or ma'am' when addressing he parents. When they enter the room, stand up, it shows respect...but don't forget to sit back down.

Be aware of your cleanliness and don't use too much after shave or cologne. Get a haircut before you meet them and even polish your shoes...yes.

When they speak to you listen carefully and pay attention. Answer clearly and don't mumble. And make sure that you are looking at them when you speak to them.

They may ask you some questions; 'how are you?' 'Where do you live?' 'how did you meet my daughter?' 'Where are you two going tonight?' Etc...

Be prepared to answer these questions. And a hint, ask her a little bit about her parents first before you visit. This will help.

Stringer

Are we sharing a brain Stringer? ;)

I remember the first time R came to meet my mom and dad. The poor guy had it pretty bad.

My dad loved to kid. He loved to make the guys I brought home really nervous.

The meeting started with R coming in and stepping on the dog. Not a good start. The dog yiked and limped off. The fact that the dog came back was a great sign. My dog hated every guy before that. He never came to any of them, but here's R, stepping on him and Silver still came back for cuddles.

My dad asked him a million questions. Stupid things like "do you like hockey?", "have you ever been arrested?", "were you charged?", "what do you plan on doing with my little girl?".

It went downhill from there.

When R and I had been together for 2 months my parents decided that they wanted to go on vacation during the summer, to Penticton. They wanted me to come.

In typical teen fashion I refused to go unless my boyfriend could go. There was no way I was going to spend 2 weeks without him. I'd die! ;)

So they agreed. My mom called R's mom to ask if it was okay. It was all set.

Then came the clincher. R and I didn't want to stay in the motorhome. My parents went to bed before the sun went down. We had a car, we were young, there was a nice city with clubs, we wanted to go out and have fun. So we decided to take the tent along. My mom and dad flipped. No way were we going to sleep together in the tent. My Uncle was going to be there, what would he say?

After a lot of talking, some begging, a bit of crying and a lot of promises, they agreed to let us both sleep in the tent. My dad however decided that a little man to boy talk was in order.

The conversation went something like this;

"If my daughter gets pregnant. If she so much has a hickey on her neck or a bruise on her lips, I just went you to know that I'm Hungarian, I have friends, I also know people with acres of land. I have a shovel and a gun and I doubt anyone will miss you. Now have fun!"

Poor R. I'm surprised we ever got married. Funny thing is, my dad adored him. On his death bed my dad said "I couldn't have picked someone better for my daughter. I know that you'll take care of her. I don't have to worry that she'll be okay. You are the man I wanted for her."

Darnit, now I'm crying. Stupid memories. :(

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Yes...got it. She would die from a heart attack Bear. It would be me taking her to the hospital.....and besides...I promised not to go up again without her or my son there....gotta keep our promises.

Oh, sorry :o

No acrobatics for you stringer :)

Ok, I will do what both of you say, Thanks for the help, and sorry for bothering you. And again, Thank you, I proboly would have made a complete idiot out of myself.

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Originally Posted by Tibetha

Im not going to be able to take her anyware, my method of transportation scares them, so I am going to be having dinner with them.

Have fun. Don't burp. ;)

Really, just remember that her parents were once kids too. They had teenage romances, they dated, they have parents.

Parents aren't really that scary. We're people too. ;)

Just have fun, be yourself, be confident, enjoy the time with her and breath! :)

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Originally Posted by albear

what did marta give you out of 10? :D

Actually bear she didn't see it, she heard me hit the concrete along with the metal ladder and came running to the garage...

I thought that I did a great dive, but I will tell you this... they say that your life passes before your eyes... well in a way it did. I knew that the way that I was going to hit the floor that this was serious, but it... took... for... ever.. It seems that I was in slow motion. I said to myself as I was falling that I've fallen a hundred times, I'll just roll. I was kind of like 'come on, let's get this over with... ' Funny huh?

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Originally Posted by Tibetha

Ok, I will do what both of you say, Thanks for the help, and sorry for bothering you. And agian, Thank you, I proboly would have made a complete idiot out of myself.

No bother. That's why we're here. :)

Let us know how it goes. :)

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Actually bear she didn't see it, she heard me hit the concrete along with the metal ladder and came running to the garage....

I thought that I did a great dive, but I will tell you this...they say that your life passes before your eyes...well in a way it did. I knew that the way that I was going to hit the floor that this was serious, but it....took....for....ever...! It seems that I was in slow motion. I said to myself as I was falling that I've fallen a hundred times, I'll just roll. I was kind of like 'come on, let's get this over with...' Funny huh?

I've never had a 'this is your life' moment, but I understand the slow motion ones and wanting it over with

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Are we sharing a brain Stringer? ;)

I remember the first time R came to meet my mom and dad. The poor guy had it pretty bad.

My dad loved to kid. He loved to make the guys I brought home really nervous.

The meeting started off with R coming in and stepping on the dog. Not a good start. The dog yiked and limped off. The fact that the dog came back was a great sign. My dog hated every guy before that. He never came to any of them, but here's R, stepping on him and Silver still came back for cuddles.

My dad asked him a million questions. Stupid things like "do you like hockey?", "have you ever been arrested?", "were you charged?", "what do you plan on doing with my little girl?".

It went downhill from there.

When R and I had been together for 2 months my parents decided that they wanted to go on vacation during the summer, to Penticton. They wanted me to come.

In typical teen fashion I refused to go unless my boyfriend could go. There was no way I was going to spend 2 weeks without him. I'd die! ;)

So they agreed. My mom called R's mom to ask if it was okay. It was all set.

Then came the clincher. R and I didn't want to stay in the motorhome. My parents went to bed before the sun went down. We had a car, we were young, there was a nice city with clubs, we wanted to go out and have fun. So we decided to take the tent along. My mom and dad flipped. No way were we going to sleep together in the tent. My Uncle was going to be there, what would he say?

After a lot of talking, some begging, a bit of crying and a lot of promises, they agreed to let us both sleep in the tent. My dad however decided that a little man to boy talk was in order.

The conversation went something like this;

"If my daughter gets pregnant. If she so much has a hickey on her neck or a bruise on her lips, I just went you to know that I'm Hungarian, I have friends, I also know people with acres of land. I have a shovel and a gun and I doubt anyone will miss you. Now have fun!"

Poor R. I'm surprised we ever got married. Funny thing is, my dad adored him. On his death bed my dad said "I couldn't have picked someone better for my daughter. I know that you'll take care of her. I don't have to worry that she'll be okay. You are the man I wanted for her."

Darnit, now I'm crying. Stupid memories. :(

That was really beautiful Alty.

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Originally Posted by Tibetha

Ok, I will do what both of you say, Thanks for the help, and sorry for bothering you. And agian, Thank you, I proboly would have made a complete idiot out of myself.

Just like she said (Alty); be yourself, relax and just be polite and respectful.

There was once a guy who wanted to date my beautiful daughter who wasn't, he's scattered over three states...

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Originally Posted by albear

ive never had a 'this is your life' moment, but i understand the slow motion ones and wanting it over with

That's exactly what I am talking about my friend... slow motion. And I knew that it would hurt, I just wanted it to be over for damn sake...

Got to go for a bit boys. Be good. I'll be back later.

Stringer, keep your eye on Bear, he's a sneaky one. ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Gotta go for a bit boys. Be good. I'll be back later.

Stringer, keep your eye on Bear, he's a sneaky one. ;)

Bear is good. Black will have to do the duty as I have to go too... sadly.

Aight guys and lady, you can leave... I'll hold the fort... :)

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Originally Posted by BlackVY

Aight guys and lady, you can leave... I'll hold the fort... :)

Good luck, be brave, we'll remember you Black.

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Originally Posted by Stringer

That's exactly what I am talking about my friend...slow motion. And I knew that it would hurt, I just wanted it to be over for damn sake....

Kind of makes it worse knowing its going to happen but can't stop it :o

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Gotta go for a bit boys. Be good. I'll be back later.

Stringer, keep your eye on Bear, he's a sneaky one. ;)

I'm shocked you could say such a thing Alty :eek:

Me sneaky, never :)

Anyhoo I'm going to have to head off as well, I'm up in 6 hours and need sleep, later taters

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Originally Posted by albear

kinda makes it worse knowing its going to happen but can't stop it :o

im shocked you could say such a thing Alty :eek:

me sneaky, never :)

anyhoo im gonna have to head off im up in 6 hours and need sleep, later taters

Good night my friend.

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Good luck, be brave, we'll remember you Black.

Remember me as I am... not as I was...

Looks like Bear is bugging out too... so I've got my job cut out for me... :)

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Originally Posted by BlackVY

Remember me as I am... not as I was...

Looks like Bear is bugging out too... so I've got my job cut out for me... :)

Circle the wagons!!

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Circle the wagons !!!!!!!!!!

We don't have wagons in Canada... we use sleds... ;)

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Originally Posted by BlackVY

We don't have wagons in Canada... we use sleds... ;)

Black, sit down please, now look at me, 'You are not in Canada... you are not in Canada!'