ACMESkydiver 0 #1 March 14, 2004 Here's the deal: My hubby invited a bunch o' guys over for a pay-per-view party today (Wrestle-something. Hell if I know) Ok, cool! No prob...of course, somebody with a big mouth mentioned the party in front of some business associates whom we would normally NOT invite to any party serving alcohol (we have to be VERY careful with business partners...we walk the line.) So suddenly we have some of them coming to our party. Great. Now I either look like a lush or I'm bored to tears entertaining sober. We have adamantly stated that this business does NOT condone the use of alcohol at business functions/gatherings of any sort, for a VARIETY of reasons...not the least of which is watching one of us get completely screwed up and say something stupid, which is always a possibility. -And uninviting them is in no way an option... Pisses me off dudes...it seems that someone always leaks our parties to the outside and I have to deal with it. Edited to add: I sure wish y'all could come over! It would be SOO much fun!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 March 14, 2004 You answered your own question. There's plenty of alcohol for the next party. Besides, you can always swig-it down after everyone leaves and pass out....So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #3 March 14, 2004 I don't know what business your in, nor do I know the intricacies of your business relationships.... That said, i've had "business relationships" for years, and that relatioship has almost always been well lubricated with alcohol. Why is this such an issue? Are your parties particularly degenerate, or are your business associates particularly stiff? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #4 March 14, 2004 QuoteI don't know what business your in, nor do I know the intricacies of your business relationships.... That said, i've had "business relationships" for years, and that relatioship has almost always been well lubricated with alcohol. Why is this such an issue? Are your parties particularly degenerate, or are your business associates particularly stiff? -The latter. Our parties don't get too out of hand...anymore. We're not talking about our younger military days when anything went... And we have had former alcoholics in our midst, and I certainly would not want to put them in a bad situation. -And how am I to tell if someone isn't drinking because they don't like to drink, choose not to, or have a real problem with it? Once again I am going to have to REITERATE to Joe to keep his dang mouth shut once in a while... I guess the whole annoyance comes with uninvited guests, and I swear we have them at every freaking party... If we mention anything that we're doing, they assume that they're invited...it's getting on my last damn nerve...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #5 March 14, 2004 Spike the punch and keep the camcorder handy. Blackmail can be a GOOD thing sometimes.I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #6 March 14, 2004 -Apparently they are bringing kids too. All bets are off. I'm going to sit upstairs in my room and drink alone. I can't handle all these kids...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #7 March 14, 2004 Personaly I would offer up the acohol with a number of other "beverages" I mean common is it like you are not all adult? Maybe a few jello shots is what they need to loosin up. Or just serve jello as a dessert _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #8 March 14, 2004 QuoteAnd we have had former alcoholics in our midst, and I certainly would not want to put them in a bad situation You have to remember on thing, that is something that they need to deal with on their own. It will be there choice to attend or not. You cannot alter everything to make someone else happy. Be honest about the situtation and let them decide on there own how to handle it....that t is something in life they need to adapt to...She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #9 March 14, 2004 QuoteI guess the whole annoyance comes with uninvited guests, and I swear we have them at every freaking party... If we mention anything that we're doing, they assume that they're invited... I am going to be a little harsh, but being a VERY private person, this kind of thing REALLY pisses me off. Why can't "Joe" keep your personal get-togethers to himself? Why mention ANYTHING at all...to anyone, expecially in the presence of those whom you do not wish to invite? (That is quite rude of him.) Also, nobody would care about your get-together at all or invite themselves over, if it wasn't brought up to THEM first... If Joe cannot control himself verbally (ridiculous)...why not, at least, explain to the others that it is a SMALL get-together with ONLY your closest friends. Why would anyone assume that they are invited unless they were? I cannot believe that these guests not only invited themselves, but that they have invited their children over, as well. How completely annoying, rude and self-centered of them. It's interesting how many people assume that everyone LOVES spending personal time with their children, as much as they do. Being a former school teacher, I know how parents can be blind about still having good manners when it comes to their own children. I adore children myself, but not everyone wants to spend time with them at these kinds of get-togethers. The next time that you have a party or get-together, you should definitely lay down the law as to who IS or IS NOT invited into your own home. I'm sorry that you have been put in this situation... Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallman 0 #10 March 14, 2004 Can you watch wrestlemania sober? woa....that was cool.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #11 March 14, 2004 I talked to him...and it wasn't him talking, come to find out...it was his buddy asking about it in FRONT of a crowd of about 10 people we have biz with...GEEZ! We've agreed to modify what we tell who...-He was a lil' annoyed himself. He said he's going to be careful about invites next time..."This is a PRIVATE party, so keep it to yerself!!" He said screw it; he's having some beers, and so are his buddies...everyone is on their own to watch their children, and they can drink or not. This is our house, after all! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #12 March 14, 2004 QuoteCan you watch wrestlemania sober? -That's what I'm sayin', dude! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #13 March 15, 2004 who brings kids to watch WWF? ok, WWE, whatever they are now.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #14 March 15, 2004 that' like watching the superbowl sober. WhyTF would anyone bother?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #15 March 15, 2004 I got pizza hut on the way, come over and par-tay with me. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 March 15, 2004 QuoteIf we mention anything that we're doing, they assume that they're invited.. So....uhhhh...what time Am I supposed to get there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
