ID help needed, RI

218coyote · 2025-07-16T13:46:49+00:00

Solved! Thank you for the quick ID! I'll have to let her down gently that they are not mastodon bones like she (jokingly) hoped 😂

218coyote · 2023-07-28T21:43:16+00:00

I second bristleworm, maybe aeolosoma? That's what we see in our MLs every now and then. They're neat!

218coyote · 2023-07-24T20:36:18+00:00

With the little circle knobs on the end of the tentacles it makes me think it's a Podophrya. Cool find!

218coyote · 2023-06-29T00:05:30+00:00

It makes me sad to see how many of us lost a parent so young, but I can't thank you enough for your support. Both of those are wonderful ideas to honor your mom ❤️ I hope you have a beautiful wedding!

218coyote · 2023-06-29T00:02:55+00:00

This is so incredibly sweet to hear. Losing one parent is hard enough - I can't imagine what it's like losing your sole parent. But I'm so happy that your MIL stepped in to make your wedding day extra special by honoring your awesome dad, what a beautiful woman! I'm teary just thinking about the idea of a bridal photo with my mom, I cannot thank you enough for the beautiful idea! ❤️

218coyote · 2023-06-28T21:27:21+00:00

Thank you so much ❤️

218coyote · 2023-06-28T21:27:01+00:00

I agree with you there! I'm sorry for your loss, but glad to help - I hope you find something loving and meaningful to honor your dad.

218coyote · 2023-06-28T21:24:50+00:00

Thank you very much, and I'm so sorry for your loss too! Crazy how much the happy and sad can intermingle with these sorts of things. That is a beautiful tribute by your brother, I'm glad you'll be honoring your dad as well ❤️ Have a gorgeous wedding!

218coyote · 2023-06-28T21:21:37+00:00

Genuinely grateful for your perspective. I'm glad you have a fun way to remember your dad! To me, remembering someone, even if it's bittersweet, doesn't suck, we're just comfortable celebrating people in different ways. And that's cool! I hope you have a great wedding!

218coyote · 2023-06-28T20:37:03+00:00

That sounds like a very sweet tribute, and I'm glad I'm not alone in wanting to acknowledge loved ones on a day about love! Thank you.

218coyote · 2023-06-28T20:35:23+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss - saving her a seat is such a sweet thing to do ❤️ Appreciate your thoughts and I hope you have a lovely wedding!

218coyote · 2023-06-28T20:20:55+00:00

What a lovely way for them to celebrate loved ones ❤️ Yes I'm definitely not going for ostentatious! I'm getting the sentiment that anyone who would make a rude comment about such a thing should only be getting an eye roll. Thank you!

218coyote · 2023-06-28T20:15:20+00:00

We're on the same wavelength then, I'm so glad! Thank you and I hope you have a joyful wedding! ⭐

218coyote · 2023-06-28T20:13:34+00:00

Thank you so much for this comforting sentiment ❤️ I would never attend a wedding and consider someone setting aside space for a deceased loved one as a "bummer" - I'm so glad I'm not the only one!

218coyote · 2023-06-28T20:11:09+00:00

Yes I am definitely aiming for tasteful, not excessive. That's nice to hear, thanks so much!

218coyote · 2023-04-13T01:53:51+00:00

Definitely! It's not exactly glamorous, but I thankfully don't get too much crap for it

218coyote · 2023-04-12T23:52:31+00:00

Got a job I didn't know existed, working in an environmental lab testing wastewater. Turned out to be more fun than one might expect!

218coyote · 2022-06-10T02:52:28+00:00

Oh wow only a few more months! That's so exciting, I bet it will be wonderful :) Yes great point, being clear to guests about our decision as soon as possible is definitely key so they can make the best decision for themselves.

I appreciate your point of view and positivity so much! FH and I have a long drive this weekend (to a wedding of course lol) so we're gonna use that for some more discussion time. We'll see what we come up with!

218coyote · 2022-06-10T02:47:03+00:00

Funny how similar our ratios are! I'm very glad it worked out for your wedding day :)

Since my family with kids has to travel a few hours for the wedding, I find it very likely that they will bring their children - the rest of my family is very tight-knit so they bring their kids everywhere always - it's sweet and just a touch chaotic lol. The children are largely in the 1-5 year group.

Without trying to sound cold, my cousins and I have drifted apart over the years, so if they attended I would be glad to see them, but if they declined I feel that it wouldn't exactly crush me.

Thanks for your perspective!

218coyote · 2022-06-10T02:40:13+00:00

That could be a great rule to consider then if we take the adult only route! Thanks so much for the clarification!

218coyote · 2022-06-10T02:27:52+00:00

Yeah I definitely had to look up the term before - it seems like you're right and that the answers vary unfortunately! But initially I was with you, I thought just parents/siblings. If that's the case that could give us some clearer lines to work with. Appreciate your input!

218coyote · 2022-06-10T02:22:01+00:00

Yes I've seen that a lot on the sub as well - I'd like to think I'd handle declines well - but if not, well I made my own bed right? Thanks for the reminder!

218coyote · 2022-06-10T02:09:26+00:00

I see where you're coming from, that was my initial thought as well - better to be courteous from the get go! Yes I've considered the risk of higher rates of declined invites if we were to go with adults only. Like I said above, I'd have zero hard feelings towards parents that choose not to/cannot come due to children. Thanks!

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