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Let's name the best 'will not attend' response explanation...

tray831 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:01 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:01 PM

Let's name the best 'will not attend' response explanation...

Sure, I'll start.......got it today....you ready:

They cannot go b/c they have tennis lessons

Jen2999 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:07 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:07 PM

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Posted by tray831

Sure, I'll start.......got it today....you ready:

They cannot go b/c they have tennis lessons

VS11 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:08 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:08 PM

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stooooooooooooop it

ur lying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jens Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:09 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:09 PM

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at least they responded????
I have a fear of several people not responding at all.

jilmadison Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:13 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:13 PM

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and they were honest!

tray831 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:13 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:13 PM

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Posted by jens

at least they responded????
I have a fear of several people not responding at all.

Well........she was 5 days late....my response cards were due August 1--and sadly, this is a friend I've know for many, many years........but its OK.....just wish she could've used something a bit more beleivable since she knew the date for over a year now........

shamrock12472 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:15 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:15 PM

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Not the wedding but my shower, my cousin, of which I attend 4 showers of hers, couldn't come because it was 'family' day and her mother, my aunt, couldn't come because she couldn't risk driving and breaking down and missing her granddaughter's recital 3 hours later in the day.

hsacks23r Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:16 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:16 PM

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they should at least resond w/no reason if they are going to lie or have a poor excuse

DayBeforeThanksgiving Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:18 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:18 PM

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Oooh ooh me me... well this is a pre-invite 'will not attend response' from FH's Uncle in Florida... ready for this?????

'I go hunting that week'

ChrissynRicky Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:22 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:22 PM

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I wouldn't take it personally - a few more heads to include into that final headcount!

I would never be THAT honest - and that's a BS response anyway....I swear it steams from being CHEAP and not wanting to give a present or being JEALOUS.

That being said, I sent out STD's and received a call from my 'friend' that said - I'm sorry, I just don't see myself going there without a date and sitting by myself - I just won't enjoy it, and it's a WASTE of money!

W T F??????? She would know 45% of the entire wedding guests!

Donna Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:25 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:25 PM

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Posted by ChristineAEid

...I swear it steams from being CHEAP and not wanting to give a present ...

Actually these people should still send a gift even if they aren't attending (even if it's for tennis lessons!)

I can't believe some of the responses you gals are getting - crazy!!

M&S Sept12006 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:27 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:27 PM

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Posted by ChristineAEid

I wouldn't take it personally - a few more heads to include into that final headcount!

I would never be THAT honest - and that's a BS response anyway....I swear it steams from being CHEAP and not wanting to give a present or being JEALOUS.

That being said, I sent out STD's and received a call from my 'friend' that said - I'm sorry, I just don't see myself going there without a date and sitting by myself - I just won't enjoy it, and it's a WASTE of money!

W T F??????? She would know 45% of the entire wedding guests!

Thats brutal honest...pretty bad though

TEDNJENN Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:30 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:30 PM

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i got one..... 'Sorry, Eric ( her 18 yr old son) doesnt have a suit ( and she is too cheap to go and buy one) so we will not be able to make it!!!

hbradio Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:35 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:35 PM

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Posted by ChristineAE

I wouldn't take it personally - a few more heads to include into that final headcount!

I would never be THAT honest - and that's a BS response anyway....I swear it steams from being CHEAP and not wanting to give a present or being JEALOUS.

That being said, I sent out STD's and received a call from my 'friend' that said - I'm sorry, I just don't see myself going there without a date and sitting by myself - I just won't enjoy it, and it's a WASTE of money!

W T F??????? She would know 45% of the entire wedding guests!

My really good friend for a long time....had a similar excuse. She didnt want to come because she didnt have a boyfriend!!!!

tray831 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:38 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:38 PM

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Posted by ChristineAE

That being said, I sent out STD's and received a call from my 'friend' that said - I'm sorry, I just don't see myself going there without a date and sitting by myself - I just won't enjoy it, and it's a WASTE of money!

Honestly, I know this is the same real reason she is not coming, and that is fine. I'd honestly be so much more OK w/ her saying she didnt have anyone to bring than to say she has tennis lessons.

Besides, she lives in Brooklyn, Im getting married in WAding River, its a hike. And I wouldnt expect her to go there alone.....but it just cracks me up....not only are you so freakin late w/ your response.......but thats the excuse you write??? Its just so un-real

ChrissynRicky Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:40 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:40 PM

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Posted by tray831

Posted by ChristineAE

That being said, I sent out STD's and received a call from my 'friend' that said - I'm sorry, I just don't see myself going there without a date and sitting by myself - I just won't enjoy it, and it's a WASTE of money!

Honestly, I know this is the same real reason she is not coming, and that is fine. I'd honestly be so much more OK w/ her saying she didnt have anyone to bring than to say she has tennis lessons.

Besides, she lives in Brooklyn, Im getting married in WAding River, its a hike. And I wouldnt expect her to go there alone.....but it just cracks me up....not only are you so freakin late w/ your response.......but thats the excuse you write??? Its just so un-real

I've gone to plenty of weddings SOLO or bought a friend with me (female & male) - it's a poor excuse to not attend a wedding for a close friend!

I'm from Brooklyn - can I come? I'll be her replacement!

p.s. No one in Brooklyn has tennis lessons...

Jax430 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:47 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:47 PM

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sorry, ladies. Some of these excuses are making me crack up! People are unbelieveable!

Soccer_Girl Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:50 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:50 PM

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Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:52 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:52 PM

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OMG thats horrible

M&LSept1606 Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:52 PM+

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Posted: Aug 05, 2005 02:52 PM

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Posted by DayBeforeThanksgiving

Oooh ooh me me... well this is a pre-invite 'will not attend response' from FH's Uncle in Florida... ready for this?????

'I go hunting that week'

ya know what's sad? I can relate to this response. My Dad would totally not go to a wedding during the two weeks a year he could possibly shoot bambi. Hunting is an addiction-they get ready for season all year round.