BTW. Huff post is doing a 6-part series on a sexuality. [link]

Ordering wedding invitations -- one of the options is to print something on the back of the invitation (the example shows directions). I have never gotten a wedding invitation with directions -- or anything at all -- printed on the back of the invitation itself. I *have* gotten invitations with a separate card enclosed with directions.

We are of differing opinions: is it tacky to put directions on the back of the invitation itself, or is it a thing that's done now? (Tim told me "Ask the Buffistas!")

Directions as a separate insert.

I don't think it's tacky either way. Whichever you prefer. I suppose most people will google map? But maybe if you need to tell them where to park or something.

H had always been immune to poison ivy and oak. When he was burned, he got brand-new baby skin over 21% of his body, and surprise! no immunity. I know whereof systemic reaction, and I am so very sorry for Em's friend, Aims. All possible best healing and recovery to her, and strength and comfort to her family, and to close good friends like Em, and you.

Sean, so happy for your interview! Every possible appendage (hush, you) crossed for you.

Teppy, you are rocking the wedding planning, as you rock most things. I hope you're having as much fun in the doing of it as we are in observing you getting it done.

sj, Yay! for TCG being supportive of your fannishness. Beer he likes is a lovely reward.

I mostly sit back and watch the trolls self-immolate, even if it takes a while. But every now and then, I get a battle-light in my eye, and woe betide the shitheel. But mostly, yeah...feed little sticks to the eventual pyre and sit back and watch.

We were headed up into the Cascades today to see the waterfalls. But the neighbors had need of H's skills with drills and, well, logic and leverage and I-wouldn't-do-it-that-way-if-you-want-to-live skills, and I'm eyebrow deep in edits, so we've rescheduled the trip to tomorrow. Tell me all the waterfalls won't run dry in the interim?

If they're on the invitation, it's one less piece of paper to lose.

Teppy, I've seen it on the back, and don't think it's tacky. It might also be cheaper for you.

If they're on the invitation, it's one less piece of paper to lose.

My vote is separate card, but Tim feels strongly about having them on the back of the invitation, for this reason (one less piece of paper to lose). Plus, he says, it saves paper. I am not going to make this my hill to die on, so the directions are going on the back. (I also think people can use google maps or GPS/Siri, but Tim says his family won't. Really? HOW DO THEY DRIVE TO THE BEACH, THEN? Sheer goddamn luck? No. Google maps. But, again, I am not going to die on that hill, either.)

And the 3 invitation choices I posted in Natter all lost to an unexpected last-minute choice due to typography and someone with a really really long first and middle name that wouldn't fit properly on our first choice. t shamefaced

So we're going with this: [link] But with the background cream-colored and all the text and border a cobalt blue. (If you click on the red option, that's what we're doing, but with cobalt blue instead of red.) And I really do love it, so it's all good.

I actually thought this would take half an hour, and it's taken up about 2 and a half. Jesus god.

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I hope you're having as much fun in the doing of it as we are in observing you getting it done.

Ordering invitations? NOT FUN.

I love those. Yay for last minute substitutions!

Those are totally fantastic.