This and that

We went to a wedding on Saturday and I realized something. We are getting older. I remember when it seemed like mostly 'older' people were at my friend's wedding - friends of the parents of the bride or groom. I am not sure if the trend is toward more of the bride & groom's friends to be in attendance or if the older friends of the parents are 'dying off' or not invited anymore. Anyway, the ratio was definitely on the side of the younger ones!! Still, I guess we are grateful we were considered to be among the few invited or perhaps the few that were free to come. Guess being retired gives you a bit more free time (although it seems as if we are busier than ever)!

Have you noticed the increased price of wedding gifts and what is purchased is getting bigger and bigger? I remember receiving a painted metal cooking pot as a wedding gift. Mind you, that was 41 years ago! However, I still use that pot and it is almost in the same condition as when I got it. Guess they made things to last in those days! I remember we used to give towels for wedding gifts. Oh they still do that but now they are shower gifts. One thing is still the same. They still play 'games' at showers - a little more sophisticated but still....games.

Anyway, we have decided to write cheques instead of giving gifts. Everyone's taste is different so instead of people 'returning' their gifts with gift receipts, we have opted for a cheque in which they can buy something themselves or put it together with other cheques to buy a larger item. I guess that makes sense too.

I forgot my camera for the reception - something I seldom do. I had changed purses at the last minute and neglected to include it. I guess I have enough pictures of weddings on my computer now. It seems I take too many anyway and who looks at them anymore, except the screen saver!

Ok, off to work and different thoughts.