General discussion - Mom and Dad Esq. - Page 93

baltassoc · 10-20-2004, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
It occurred to me that fashion is not necessarily the best board for this question:

I am seriously toying with the idea of getting a vintage, swing-style astrakhan coat for my pregnant sister this winter.

I never really heard of it before, but I know several attorneys in Baltimore wouldn't mind if you made a coat out of Mr. Astrachan:

http://www.agtlawyers.com/attorneys/attorney.php?atty=2

Bad_Rich_Chic · 10-20-2004, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
I never really heard of it before, but I know several attorneys in Baltimore wouldn't mind if you made a coat out of Mr. Astrachan:

http://www.agtlawyers.com/attorneys/attorney.php?atty=2

And advocaat is a drink made entirely out of liquified lawyers.

baltassoc · 10-20-2004, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
And advocaat is a drink made entirely out of liquified lawyers.

Ummm...I'll have to try one of those.

(Sheeeesh. You try to get a little rip on a local lawyer, and people get all touchy.)

Seriously, what's an astrakhan coat? I'd never heard the word until I met Mr. Astrachan (whom I must confess has a reputation as a fine, fine lawyer, if a bit of an ass).

greatwhitenorthchick · 10-20-2004, 03:35 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
Seriously, what's an astrakhan coat?

You must have been one of the few people that missed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Astrakhan. It was all explained in there.

10-20-2004, 04:14 PM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
Just out of curiosity, can you ever have enough onesies? Or blocks? Gifts for a one-year old are inexpensive, so it's not like anybody's going to go broke buying a gift for the kid. Just tell them what he likes to play with or what he needs.

You are right, but sadly he's almost grown out of onesies. I am only buying 3T now as he's in 2T-3T right now. He's between 27 and 28lbs and proportionally tall. Thanks.

I just took a picture on his Halloween scarecrow outfit - I will be distributing it shortly.

To BRC - Per my other post, I would stick with something she can continue to use after baby is here. (Preferably something scotchguarded or otherwise spitup-proofed.)

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy · 10-20-2004, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by TexLex

To BRC - Per my other post, I would stick with something she can continue to use after baby is here. (Preferably something scotchguarded or otherwise spitup-proofed.)

Alright, I'm one of the view Yes votes it appears. But, you know, the few things my wife to wear during pregnancy that she liked were very big deals. They were among her most loved clothes ever.

A good alternative -- a weekend away with her sister at a Spa before the baby arrives. It will be a long time before it happens again, and I understand that some spas have special stuff for pregos (and that there is other stuff pregos are supposed to avoid).

10-20-2004, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Alright, I'm one of the view Yes votes it appears. But, you know, the few things my wife to wear during pregnancy that she liked were very big deals. They were among her most loved clothes ever.

A good alternative -- a weekend away with her sister at a Spa before the baby arrives. It will be a long time before it happens again, and I understand that some spas have special stuff for pregos (and that there is other stuff pregos are supposed to avoid).

I was so freakin' huge with the Lexling that I would have hated anything that someone else bought if it didn't fit perfectly. And I hated anything that touched my stomach, (which was admittedly anything within about a 3' radius). I am tall and hard to fit for that reason anyway.

Assuming the BRSister is short, it may not be a big deal to buy her things. The weekend (or day) away is good, if she can offload the other child(ren) - so long as she stays out of hot tubs, of course. Or, offer to take in the BRNieces/BRNephews and send sis away for the day or send her and BIL out on a nice dinner/show date by themselves - a true luxury.

Bad_Rich_Chic · 10-20-2004, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
Ummm...I'll have to try one of those.

(Sheeeesh. You try to get a little rip on a local lawyer, and people get all touchy.)

Seriously, what's an astrakhan coat? I'd never heard the word until I met Mr. Astrachan (whom I must confess has a reputation as a fine, fine lawyer, if a bit of an ass).

Aka: persian lamb:

It's also a Broadway play from the early '70s.

bilmore · 10-22-2004, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
She does live somewhere cold enough to justify (arguably) fur.

If she lives anywhere near me, where the womenfolk know that their place is to dress the deer, you had better not buy her anything that is composed of (arguably) fur.

WTF is "(arguably) fur"?

It ain't gonna fly.

It ain't even gonna "(arguably) fly".

bilmore · 10-22-2004, 01:44 AM

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Originally posted by TexLex
Question - the Lexling's B-day is next month. I am only doing a very small (10 people icluding us) party, but other people keep asking what they should buy him. My response is, "Oh, that's so sweet, but he really doesn't need anything" and then of course they insist.

Ask them to buy things that you want - that make your life with Lump easier, more fun, less stressful, whatever. No one buys gifts that make a one-year-old happy - they buy what makes mom and dad happy. Give them the gift of acknowledging this fact, and make a list of things that you want for the kid that will make your life better.

(Hint: A four-ton pallet of Desitin.)

Flinty_McFlint · 10-22-2004, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by bilmore
Ask them to buy things that you want - that make your life with Lump easier, more fun, less stressful, whatever. No one buys gifts that make a one-year-old happy - they buy what makes mom and dad happy. Give them the gift of acknowledging this fact, and make a list of things that you want for the kid that will make your life better.

(Hint: A four-ton pallet of Desitin.)

Flinty's gift buying rules for friends' infant kids:

Good Friend: nice clothes, books, toys or something useful

Bad Friend: mini drum set, xylophone, annoying toy with sounds that repeat ad nauseum.

10-22-2004, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Flinty's gift buying rules for friends' infant kids:

Note to self, cross the Flintette off the invite list as a precaution.

Flinty_McFlint · 10-22-2004, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by TexLex
Note to self, cross the Flintette off the invite list as a precaution.

Note to self: the plan is working, I'm not getting invited to baby parties and don't have to buy any gifts...mmwhwhahahahah

10-22-2004, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Note to self: the plan is working, I'm not getting invited to baby parties and don't have to buy any gifts...mmwhwhahahahah

But you will have to clean up after your own and with all the monkey-poo flinging I envision being part of your family festivities, it won't be an easy task. Here's a hint - 409 OxyPower is my new favorite cleaning product. Counters, sinks, blueberry (and yes, poo!) stains from clothing - it cleans everything!

pony_trekker · 10-23-2004, 02:28 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
Flinty's gift buying rules for friends' infant kids:

Good Friend: nice clothes, books, toys or something useful

Bad Friend: mini drum set, xylophone, annoying toy with sounds that repeat ad nauseum.

The best: 34,000 piece lego set.