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cawley

cawley

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I look forward to going to Carlisle every year. I thank god that I am able to go, physically & have the money to go this year. Now I cant walk around like I use to but I just love the cars & the people that I meet. Its my time to get away from it all. Well my nephew is getting married that Saturday. My sister isn't happy with me that will not be going. He's a good kid but he never stops in, I only see him maybe twice a year. He doesn't talk to me. He says hi & that's its. I would be loosing my hotel payment, I wanted to pick up larger parts so I don't have to pay shipping. Im just the type that I don't go to weddings. No matter who's there are. There will be nothing after the wedding. I thought about leaving Carlisle Sat morning going to the wedding & then going back. That's a lot of gas, driving & not to mention I would have to buy cloths for the wedding. My dad & mom understands. I am going to Carlisle & staying. Am I wrong ?
 
Tough to say, the kid isn't the issue here, your relationship with your sister is

I would make a point to prove to her you had planned the Carlisle trip in advance, but even if you do decide to go there instead of the wedding, you should still do some damage controll
Send a present or a "representative" (I wonder if you could rent on of those professional companion girls to go on your behalf?)
 
diymirage said:
Tough to say, the kid isn't the issue here, your relationship with your sister is

I would make a point to prove to her you had planned the Carlisle trip in advance, but even if you do decide to go there instead of the wedding, you should still do some damage controll
Send a present or a "representative" (I wonder if you could rent on of those professional companion girls to go on your behalf?)
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How about if I send a wedding gift & rent the pro. companion girl to go with me. LOL
 
If you have consistently attended the show in the past, I would say go and have your good time. Statistically, your parts will probably outlast the marriage anyway. My .02.
 
Are you wrong? no. You have to do what makes you happy. Would you be happy at the wedding or at the Carlisle show. I personally have never been married, and have seen many failed marriages, weddings are a waste of $$$ in my opinion, as are the divorces. :)
 
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cawley said:
I look forward to going to Carlisle every year. I thank god that I am able to go, physically & have the money to go this year. Now I cant walk around like I use to but I just love the cars & the people that I meet. Its my time to get away from it all. Well my nephew is getting married that Saturday. My sister isn't happy with me that will not be going. He's a good kid but he never stops in, I only see him maybe twice a year. He doesn't talk to me. He says hi & that's its. I would be loosing my hotel payment, I wanted to pick up larger parts so I don't have to pay shipping. Im just the type that I don't go to weddings. No matter who's there are. There will be nothing after the wedding. I thought about leaving Carlisle Sat morning going to the wedding & then going back. That's a lot of gas, driving & not to mention I would have to buy cloths for the wedding. My dad & mom understands. I am going to Carlisle & staying. Am I wrong ?
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Can't you go on Friday? yea- you have to forfeit room $$ Maybe someone here will take..
Relationship with family will last a long long time
 
I agree to go carlisle. Like you said, kid dont visit,stay in touch etc.
I had similar situation with a nephew. Hadnt seen him in 15 years, but i guess now im good enough to donate to his wedding. eh..... family affairs....
Take 2 days off work, 2 nites hotel, gift, etc.
not me. Told my wife she could go, she never did either. But im sure they were happy
with the gift/card. All that matters to them im sure anyway.
 
Family drama :BangHead:
I've got you on my list of people to try to meet at Carlisle. You gotta be there. LOL
I plan to be there all day Saturday.
Keith
 
I have decided. I am going all weekend. My nephew is only 19 & the girl is 17. I am going to try to come up with a gift for them.
 
zkx14 said:
Family drama :BangHead:
I've got you on my list of people to try to meet at Carlisle. You gotta be there. LOL
I plan to be there all day Saturday.
Keith
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If you find this demon you will find me. Unless im pretty much pain free then I will be out part shopping

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I hate weddings. I love cars and be around car people. I missed a few weddings being when I was in the army. The truth is the bride and groom won't even have time to worry about who isn't there. I say go have fun
 
I have a good pair of jeans, a shirt without any rips, grease, or welding holes that I reserve for weddings, funerals (bout the same?)... when I MUST attend either, I pull out a good pair of boots I reserve that only sees mud, cow, goat, and horse chit upon occasion. I wipe those off. if they smell a little "country" I spray them down with that spay can of her air freshner, that is usually to be fond in the "reading" room.
I advise you to go to the Carlisle gig, and have no remorse. if ANY relatives question this decision, I suggest you refer them to me directly and I will explain to the relative why this person not deserve your attendance. be forewarned, I can be blunt!!
 
I got nuttin. I hate weddings and funerals, not planning to attend my own.
 
No! Even family has to understand a good many things and not assume that just because your family you will jump to attention at there snap of a finger for what they consider important! And they have a lack of concern about you? Or what your doing?

Respect is a two way street no matter what. If they doesn't have the time, not should you. If your not important to them where they can stop by, drop a card in the mail, freakin dial a phone nmber once in a blue, how much do you mean to them.

A few words? It can't print mine, I'll get banned.

Don't take me a stiff guy with strick rules of engagement but there has to be a line somewhere. You spent a lot of money to enjoy yourself. So do so!
Enjoy and don't worry. They'll still be there when you get back.

cawley said:
I look forward to going to Carlisle every year. I thank god that I am able to go, physically & have the money to go this year. Now I cant walk around like I use to but I just love the cars & the people that I meet. Its my time to get away from it all. Well my nephew is getting married that Saturday. My sister isn't happy with me that will not be going. He's a good kid but he never stops in, I only see him maybe twice a year. He doesn't talk to me. He says hi & that's its. I would be loosing my hotel payment, I wanted to pick up larger parts so I don't have to pay shipping. Im just the type that I don't go to weddings. No matter who's there are. There will be nothing after the wedding. I thought about leaving Carlisle Sat morning going to the wedding & then going back. That's a lot of gas, driving & not to mention I would have to buy cloths for the wedding. My dad & mom understands. I am going to Carlisle & staying. Am I wrong ?
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rumblefish360 said:
No! Even family has to understand a good many things and not assume that just because your family you will jump to attention at there snap of a finger for what they consider important! And they have a lack of concern about you? Or what your doing?

Respect is a two way street no matter what. If they doesn't have the time, not should you. If your not important to them where they can stop by, drop a card in the mail, freakin dial a phone nmber once in a blue, how much do you mean to them.

A few words? It can't print mine, I'll get banned.

Don't take me a stiff guy with strick rules of engagement but there has to be a line somewhere. You spent a lot of money to enjoy yourself. So do so!
Enjoy and don't worry. They'll still be there when you get back.
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Rob, that was awesome. You and Barbee need to take a bow.
 
You guys are awesome. I don't like weddings & funerals also. I don't have any fancy cloths. Jeans & t-shirts. They wanted me to by dress pants & shirt. I will not by something I am going to use once. If any of you guys are going to Carlisle you have to look me up & get a hand shake. This is not because I don't love my family, but all the friends that I am going with are also my family.
 
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