ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2019 So my daughter is finishing her dental hygiene program and has her pinning ceremony tomorrow. She already passed the state test and just needs to do her practical and she’ll be licensed. As she already has her undergrad and we already had a party & gave her a grad gift, I didn’t plan anything for this. My wife and SIL are both giving me grief saying we should at least have a party. For what says me... I already told my daughter this weekend was about her cousins grad and that she already had her party so don’t expect anything special for this... WOChrisL says I’m a grump. Am I missing something here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post donkpow Posted May 17, 2019 Popular Post Share #2 Posted May 17, 2019 Yeah, you should do something. Try a root canal, see if that appeases everyone. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 17, 2019 Share #3 Posted May 17, 2019 I am on your side 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2019 Is there something wrong with being a grump? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted May 17, 2019 Share #5 Posted May 17, 2019 Just now, maddmaxx said: Is there something wrong with being a grump? There is a hole in the universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2019 Maybe take her out to dinner and call it good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted May 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dottie said: Maybe take her out to dinner and call it good. Uh well that would be every Friday night... We spring for family dinner night out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #8 Posted May 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dottie said: Maybe take her out to dinner and call it good. At the least, that's a nice reward for a job well done. No need for a party. Heck, a college graduation party is overkill. High school? Sure. After that, it's smaller things like a nice dinner or a SMALL get together. And a card and/or some cash. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #9 Posted May 17, 2019 1 minute ago, ChrisL said: Uh well that would be every Friday night... We spring for family dinner night out. Then get her a $100 Amazon card. I mean it should just be a 'token' of your appreciation. Her reward is the cash she's going to earn over the years -- at least until she gets tired of it and wants to try something else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted May 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dottie said: Then get her a $100 Amazon card. I mean it should just be a 'token' of your appreciation. Her reward is the cash she's going to earn over the years -- at least until she gets tired of it and wants to try something else. Going rate in SoCal is $50 an hour and her program has had a 100% hire rate the past few years. Our Dentist said he’d hire her if there is an opening at his office when she’s licensed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted May 17, 2019 Share #12 Posted May 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Going rate in SoCal is $50 an hour and her program has had a 100% hire rate the past few years. Our Dentist said he’d hire her if there is an opening at his office when she’s licensed. Did you pay for her dental hygienist schooling? If so, she should throw you a party. If not, dinner and a card would be a very nice gesture on your part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted May 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Did you pay for her dental hygienist schooling? If so, she should throw you a party. If not, dinner and a card would be a very nice gesture on your part. No we told our kids we’d cover undergrad and that’s it. We did help with some of the equipment as there was a pretty substantial start up expense for equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted May 17, 2019 Share #14 Posted May 17, 2019 Just now, ChrisL said: No we told our kids we’d cover undergrad and that’s it. We did help with some of the equipment as there was a pretty substantial start up expense for equipment. So dinner and a card. Or just a card at your usual Friday night dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #15 Posted May 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: So dinner and a card. Or just a card at your usual Friday night dinner. But maybe a NICER spot? Or are the rich CAlifornians hitting the fancy schmancy spots every Friday already?!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #16 Posted May 17, 2019 I'm just wondering why the hell its up to you to plan the party? That's what your wife is for. If'n it was up to me, I'd invite your MIL. That'd fix your nuts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted May 17, 2019 Share #17 Posted May 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, jsharr said: Nekulturny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #18 Posted May 17, 2019 Just now, late said: Nekulturny. That would be a great name for a fast food Russian joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted May 17, 2019 Share #19 Posted May 17, 2019 Just now, jsharr said: That would be a great name for a fast food Russian joint. Only if it was ironic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 17, 2019 Share #20 Posted May 17, 2019 Pinning is a big deal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #21 Posted May 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Airehead said: Pinning is a big deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted May 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: But maybe a NICER spot? Or are the rich CAlifornians hitting the fancy schmancy spots every Friday already?!?!?!? Point of contention with my wife but I told her if she wants to see her children regularly buy them dinner. It’s usually tacos, Chinese, Hawaiian BBQ, not spendy places but dinner for 6 (SIL and sons GF) is usually close to $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted May 17, 2019 Share #23 Posted May 17, 2019 1 minute ago, jsharr said: Looks like a nice party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #24 Posted May 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, 2Far said: I'm just wondering why the hell its up to you to plan the party? That's what your wife is for. If'n it was up to me, I'd invite your MIL. That'd fix your nuts. No MIL! She’d never leave... The discussion is whether or not to have a party, SIL and wife would plan. I’m just the grump saying no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #25 Posted May 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Looks like a nice party. Look how clean the donkeys teeth are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted May 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Airehead said: Pinning is a big deal I told her if pinning is involved the only proper way is blood pinning. (Army tradition). She said no... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #27 Posted May 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, ChrisL said: No MIL! She’d never leave... The discussion is whether or not to have a party, SIL and wife would plan. I’m just the grump saying no... How about SiL and wife plan the party and hold it at the SiL's place and you just show up??? Maybe you pay for the booze? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kirby Posted May 17, 2019 Popular Post Share #28 Posted May 17, 2019 My general view is life is hard enough and you should never pass up a reason to celebrate. or make good people feel appreciated. I don't think it needs to be anything elaborate, but a small celebration is nice. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Popular Post Share #29 Posted May 17, 2019 OK fine.... Something small and MIL is not invited! 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #30 Posted May 17, 2019 I'm taking youngest son to the casino for his birthday. Michael Jordan's steakhouse may be involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #31 Posted May 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, Kirby said: My general view is life is hard enough and you should never pass up a reason to celebrate. or make good people feel appreciated. I don't think it needs to be anything elaborate, but a small celebration is nice. And CAKE(!!!!). Cake should definitely be included. Or pie. Or, better, pie AND cake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 17, 2019 Share #32 Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Is there something wrong with being a grump? Gosh I hope not. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted May 17, 2019 Share #33 Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Kirby said: My general view is life is hard enough and you should never pass up a reason to celebrate. or make good people feel appreciated. I don't think it needs to be anything elaborate, but a small celebration is nice. The frog is wise 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 17, 2019 Share #34 Posted May 17, 2019 Why don’t you take her shopping for work clothes? Clothing is expensive, even with sweatshop labor! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 17, 2019 Share #35 Posted May 17, 2019 46 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Why don’t you take her shopping for work clothes? Clothing is expensive, even with sweatshop labor! Scrubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #36 Posted May 17, 2019 53 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Why don’t you take her shopping for work clothes? Clothing is expensive, even with sweatshop labor! Owl bet yew wish someone wood take you shopping for work clothes? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted May 17, 2019 Share #37 Posted May 17, 2019 I think you should listen to your wife and have a party. Who even needs an excuse to have a party? Did your wife insist you invite your daughter? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #38 Posted May 17, 2019 50 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Scrubs This... we did buy her several sets of scrubs when she enrolled and the special shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Popular Post Share #39 Posted May 17, 2019 44 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Owl bet yew wish someone wood take you shopping for work clothes? My niece is an amazing young woman, wife, mother and at 24 now a college graduate. My brothers ex is also a POS mother and has 2 younger children that my niece often cares for. So our gift to her is a shopping spree for work clothes. She was interning through college and was offered a job which she starts next week. We already know if we give her cash or a gift card she’ll use it on others as she’s always putting her daughter and younger siblings first. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 17, 2019 Share #40 Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Longjohn said: Owl bet yew wish someone wood take you shopping for work clothes? Damn right! Lottery winnings will help out, I am sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #41 Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Kzoo said: Gosh I hope not. Says the jerk with the unapproved avatar. Probably what killed Grumpy Cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 17, 2019 Share #42 Posted May 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, jsharr said: Says the jerk with the unapproved avatar. Probably what killed Grumpy Cat Grumpy Cat and I were like brothers from different mothers. And the avatar is retro. Retro is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #43 Posted May 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Grumpy Cat and I were like brothers from different mothers. And the avatar is retro. Retro is in. You would not know retro if it used wheel and fire on your ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #44 Posted May 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Kirby said: My general view is life is hard enough and you should never pass up a reason to celebrate. or make good people feel appreciated. I don't think it needs to be anything elaborate, but a small celebration is nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 17, 2019 Share #45 Posted May 17, 2019 29 minutes ago, jsharr said: Smaller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #46 Posted May 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Smaller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted May 17, 2019 Share #47 Posted May 17, 2019 1 minute ago, jsharr said: Nope. Smaller. Remember ChrisL already spent big bucks on this young lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted May 17, 2019 Share #48 Posted May 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Nope. Smaller. Remember ChrisL already spent big bucks on this young lady. Remember this young lady may be working on ChrisL's teeth in the near future! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 17, 2019 Share #49 Posted May 17, 2019 22 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Nope. Smaller. Remember ChrisL already spent big bucks on this young lady. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share #50 Posted May 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Kirby said: Remember this young lady may be working on ChrisL's teeth in the near future! She already did some work on my wife’s teeth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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