Comments on: Wedding Date http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/ The Ramblings and 'Ritings of a Big-Dicked Country Boy Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:10:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Rob http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-78078 Rob Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:14:25 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-78078 Come to Massachusetts - it's legal here. Come to Massachusetts - it’s legal here.

]]> By: Brian (Mr. Brian) http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-75513 Brian (Mr. Brian) Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:08:10 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-75513 You're right about Shoney's being mostly southern, however, the company has restaurants in the north as well, the "Shoney's" in Toledo, OH and Detroit, MI are called "Frisch's Big Boy". Here in WV, we get an eclectic mix. We have more Shoney's than Frisch's Big Boy(s), but I think it's because the one they had in Bridgeport, WV, flopped and went out of business. And an interesting fact for you: they have a motel chain as well. I stayed in a Shoney's Inn in Detroit a few years back. You’re right about Shoney’s being mostly southern, however, the company has restaurants in the north as well, the “Shoney’s” in Toledo, OH and Detroit, MI are called “Frisch’s Big Boy”. Here in WV, we get an eclectic mix. We have more Shoney’s than Frisch’s Big Boy(s), but I think it’s because the one they had in Bridgeport, WV, flopped and went out of business.

And an interesting fact for you: they have a motel chain as well.

I stayed in a Shoney’s Inn in Detroit a few years back.

]]> By: Jay http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-75321 Jay Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:29:48 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-75321 To hell? Surrrrre. You said you didn't want to get married, right? :-) I guess if all you can do is Shoney's then so be it, but still... To hell? Surrrrre. You said you didn’t want to get married, right? :-) I guess if all you can do is Shoney’s then so be it, but still…

]]> By: Kris http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-75021 Kris Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:05:55 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-75021 For what it's worth: I was surprised when I was in the mid-west to see that Shoney's are what out in California are called Bob's Big Boy. I always think of them as the McDonald's of sit-down restaurants. They used to have these awesome Hot Fudge Brownie Sunday: a warm brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and an obscene amount of whipped cream and nuts. And they served a respectable fresh strawberry pie. Most of them have closed up out here. For what it’s worth: I was surprised when I was in the mid-west to see that Shoney’s are what out in California are called Bob’s Big Boy. I always think of them as the McDonald’s of sit-down restaurants. They used to have these awesome Hot Fudge Brownie Sunday: a warm brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge and an obscene amount of whipped cream and nuts. And they served a respectable fresh strawberry pie. Most of them have closed up out here.

]]> By: chrome http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74820 chrome Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:43:38 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74820 Seems like there's nothing pure in this world...cept for maybe the syrup at Shoney's. (Do I detect an Idol fan?) Though I must admit, I am in complete agreement with you on this "Never wear white at a wedding and never be one half of a ridiculously tall gay couple at a red state wedding; particularly the half that has never met anyone there before." Or any kind of gay couple in this instance. I'd a sat that one out too. Karma on the other hand loves a good joke. And a good flapjack too apparently. Seems like there’s nothing pure in this world…cept for maybe the syrup at Shoney’s. (Do I detect an Idol fan?)

Though I must admit, I am in complete agreement with you on this “Never wear white at a wedding and never be one half of a ridiculously tall gay couple at a red state wedding; particularly the half that has never met anyone there before.” Or any kind of gay couple in this instance. I’d a sat that one out too. Karma on the other hand loves a good joke. And a good flapjack too apparently.

]]> By: moby http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74655 moby Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:50:32 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74655 Shoney's? God, I can only imagine. Like a pen full of pigs fighting over one trough! lol As Coco Peru once said, Hell wouldn't be such a bad place if we all end up there. Talk about a party. DAMN! I don't mind weddings however, they've turned into just another money making scheme IMHO. I've also seen friends work themselves into a frenzy worrying about the minutia of details. I guess everyone has their own idea of how a wedding should happen. For my part, it should be about good friends celebrating/sharing in my happiness with another. It isn't about me spending money to impress everyone. If I ever do tie the knot, I'd like something outside and very intimate. I wouldn't invite everyone I know, just the people closest to me. Shoney’s? God, I can only imagine. Like a pen full of pigs fighting over one trough! lol

As Coco Peru once said, Hell wouldn’t be such a bad place if we all end up there. Talk about a party. DAMN!

I don’t mind weddings however, they’ve turned into just another money making scheme IMHO. I’ve also seen friends work themselves into a frenzy worrying about the minutia of details. I guess everyone has their own idea of how a wedding should happen. For my part, it should be about good friends celebrating/sharing in my happiness with another. It isn’t about me spending money to impress everyone.

If I ever do tie the knot, I’d like something outside and very intimate. I wouldn’t invite everyone I know, just the people closest to me.

]]> By: Steve http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74599 Steve Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:22:12 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74599 Tony, I can certainly relate to your feelings toward weddings. I have four brothers and had to go to each of their weddings. I didn't bring a male date, just because I didn't think that would be respectful of their feelings. I'm such a good brother. For my last brother's wedding, I brought my friend, a black woman (I'm white). I live in Massachusetts (which for the most part is that backwards), but many of my mother's family live in the south, so no more explanation is necessary. My sister-in-law told me after the wedding that I was the talk of the wedding, because I brought a black woman as my "date." My response was "Oh all these years they thought I was gay, but now I bring a black woman. Which is more horrifying to them that I am gay or dating a black woman?" People need to get over themselves. Tony you need to do what you are comfortable with. I hope the Atty. understands where you are coming from and respects where you are at with this. Tony, I can certainly relate to your feelings toward weddings. I have four brothers and had to go to each of their weddings. I didn’t bring a male date, just because I didn’t think that would be respectful of their feelings. I’m such a good brother.

For my last brother’s wedding, I brought my friend, a black woman (I’m white). I live in Massachusetts (which for the most part is that backwards), but many of my mother’s family live in the south, so no more explanation is necessary. My sister-in-law told me after the wedding that I was the talk of the wedding, because I brought a black woman as my “date.” My response was “Oh all these years they thought I was gay, but now I bring a black woman. Which is more horrifying to them that I am gay or dating a black woman?” People need to get over themselves.

Tony you need to do what you are comfortable with. I hope the Atty. understands where you are coming from and respects where you are at with this.

]]> By: Phil http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74569 Phil Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:32:30 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74569 I loathe and despise weddings as well, but that tends to be a hazard of the job. I can't tell you how many horrid brides try and control the music, or you're left vamping away at "Canon in D" while the damn flowergirl FINALLY makes it down the aisle. So often there's an attempt to provide what everyone "expects," even when the budget doesn't allow. Why does a day about the joining of two people have to be marred by a buffet, enormous cake, dresses, and DJ's? They're such awkward affairs, and somehow we are charged with looking in on this intimate affair. It's really the ultimate act of voyeurism - asking 150+ people to peer into a relationship. I'm eloping if I ever get married - only our nearest and dearest friends are coming. Max - ten. Small, private and meaningful. Few get to see the inside of the bedroom, why should we feel the need to open up a relationship for everyone to see? I loathe and despise weddings as well, but that tends to be a hazard of the job. I can’t tell you how many horrid brides try and control the music, or you’re left vamping away at “Canon in D” while the damn flowergirl FINALLY makes it down the aisle.

So often there’s an attempt to provide what everyone “expects,” even when the budget doesn’t allow. Why does a day about the joining of two people have to be marred by a buffet, enormous cake, dresses, and DJ’s? They’re such awkward affairs, and somehow we are charged with looking in on this intimate affair. It’s really the ultimate act of voyeurism - asking 150+ people to peer into a relationship.

I’m eloping if I ever get married - only our nearest and dearest friends are coming. Max - ten. Small, private and meaningful. Few get to see the inside of the bedroom, why should we feel the need to open up a relationship for everyone to see?

]]> By: Joe http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74567 Joe Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:02:39 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74567 Disappointed that you are not going to the Wedding with the Atty. Yet I understand your resistance and feel the pain we have all been in your shoes at one time. I am sure the Atty, realizes what is going on in your head.... at least I hope he does... Disappointed that you are not going to the Wedding with the Atty.
Yet I understand your resistance and feel the pain we have all been in your shoes at one time.
I am sure the Atty, realizes what is going on in your head…. at least I hope he does…

]]> By: piersgavestonjr http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74561 piersgavestonjr Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:40:03 +0000 http://blog.largetony.com/2007/10/14/wedding-date/#comment-74561 Did the father of the bride bring the shotgun to Shoney's? Did the father of the bride bring the shotgun to Shoney’s?

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