Originally Posted by dbd33

I got married twice, to the same person. Once in a registry office in the London suburbs, Uxbridge I think, or Pinner, somewhere like that, wherever could do it the same day, then again a week or so later in some sort of ecclesiastical structure in Switzerland. There was a party after the first wedding, we were late as we had to rush from the ceremony to have emigration medicals. There was some sort of car accident en route from medical to party but the details escape me now.

Originally Posted by gryphea

We spent about £4 - 5K - was it worth it- yes absolutely to us. We had a lovely party with lots of lovely people, at a breathtaking venue (merchant adventurers hall york which was remarkably cheap, think 14th century, roaring fires in the winter, barn dance in the undercroft).

Originally Posted by gryphea

I suggest if these people spend that much- then it is worth it to them. If spending a lot of money is how they want to live then its worth it.

We all choose to spend our money differently. One mans 52 inch telly is another man's ski holiday is another man's meal out a week is another mans flash car.

Me and hubby tend to spend our money on experiences (eg skiing, outings) rather than material things.

Originally Posted by dollface

very nice!
I've been to a few Quebec festivities over the years, I have a girlfriend whose family is up in Lac Long, in the boonies..............

Originally Posted by live to ski

You don't seem to remember much

Originally Posted by dbd33

I strive to forget.

Originally Posted by Souvy

I have mixed feelings about Quebec festivities. On the one hand, it's quite nice to be instantly treated as "family" by people you've never met. On the other hand, it isn't.

I upped my approval rating yesterday by phoning Sunwing and reserving good seats. It cost a bundle but, if you've been up all night, a 35" seat pitch is always going to be good.

Originally Posted by Souvy

To forget what?

Originally Posted by dollface

everything!

Originally Posted by dollface

My, you've pushed the boat out - why the hell am I not French and happy to live in Gatineau.?..........oh and look like Audrey Tautou!

Originally Posted by Souvy

Souvette isn't French. She's Quebecoise. Big difference.

I'm not really pushing the boat out. I don't know how much experience you have of flying but I can assure you that there is a world of difference between 29" and 35", particularly if you have been awake all night before getting to the airport. Compared to the cost of the vacation, $160 is nuffink.

Originally Posted by dollface

I know there is a difference.............is she pro Canada or bloc? anyway, I've flown more times than you can shake a stick at, and yes I agree the seat pitch is tres important! who still does 29 inch? Air Transat?

Originally Posted by Souvy

It's Sunwing. I'd have preferred to go AC or Transat but our requirements on location, dates and departure airport are cast in stone and so we had no choice.

I'm not a big bloke and normally I could hack 29" for a few hours. Not this time. We'll have been awake for a good 24 hours when we get on that plane. A few hours of decent snoozing is worth the money.

Originally Posted by dollface

Yep agreed. Sure you'll have a brill time.........jealous now

Originally Posted by Souvy

I'll post photos, if only to annoy you.

To answer your earlier question, she's a Federalist with a strong Quebec identity.

Originally Posted by dollface

Pics always appreciated - if only to thrown darts at