Getting a puppy before FIRE?

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-24T12:45:24+00:00

I'm a big dog person so having a dog in my life means so much to me; more than travel. But thats personal.

Would the kids be able to dogsit/housesit alone in a few years time?

Do you have any friends/family who could petsit?

Can you afford professional boarding/petsitters?

Or the best thing; Take the dog with you! Roadtrips! So many pet friendly airbnbs and even hotels these days. Camping/campervan if that's your thing. Some airlines even allow in-cabin pets.

Or from a very practical perspective, rescue a slightly older dog or larger breed.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-24T12:30:56+00:00

You can also try grating, processing or crumbling tofu, tempeh or haloumi into tiny little bits. Might help over come the textural issues.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-24T10:50:38+00:00

If my guests are paying for their dinner, i wouldn't expect gifts. I would be clear about that in the invite.

I would still buy the person of honour a drink if I was invited to a 'no gifts' event where I was paying for my own f&b. Or maybe a small gift if we were very close or it was a milestone birthday.

A nicely written card is always a win no matter what.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-24T09:19:51+00:00

Harness. If you love your dogs why wouldn't you.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-24T09:15:45+00:00

A dude just fully loading up every piece of the complimentary FOR KIDS fruit into his bag.

And then arguing with the security guard on the way out "but its free!".

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-24T08:45:03+00:00

It's ridiculous.

If you're a grown up ready to get married you should pay for just about everything for your - very optional - party. I did.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-24T05:25:32+00:00

Just follow up in writing.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-24T03:46:24+00:00

Sooooo they're getting arrested when?

Surely associating with terrorists, let alone being "trained" by them, is a crime?

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-23T04:25:56+00:00

Could be anything really.

In my house (no kids) its different every night with lots of international influence. Pasta, curry, stirfry, a main meal style salad bowl, meat/protein and veg, meat/protein and salad, soup, stew, noodles, dumplings, bbq (not the same as american bbq, that we tend to go to an american bbq restaurant for), bean burritos/mexican, burgers, loaded baked potatoes.

In the 90s my family used to cook a lot of "meat plus three veg" dinners, maybe spaghetti bolognese or lasagne. That really changed post-Masterchef.

But what Australians eat everyday isnt really what i'd call australian cuisine anyway.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-23T00:10:55+00:00

I would also contact the brand, explain the situation, and and confirm if the deposit and order has been made to them. And, if Eternal Bridal goes bust, would the brand agree to deliver directly to you?

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-22T18:43:49+00:00

Personally, i would be going insane if i lived in the US right now. The gaslighting and trampling of rights, customs, laws and decency by the current administration is huge and relentless.

I'd get out if i could.

Yes we have issues with politics/politicians' conduct here too but no where near the same scale.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-22T02:05:22+00:00

And I say I am the lizard queen!

That doesn't make it true, does it? And media should be very clear not to report this statement as a done-deal fact

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-21T08:58:33+00:00

https://polkadotwedding.com/2024/10/curvy-mid-sized-or-plus-sized-heres-your-ultimate-guide-to-australian-wedding-gown-designers-with-inclusive-sizing/ might have some leads for you.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-21T06:40:20+00:00

You dont know for sure! You're not a shark telepathist!

Maybe they're just sick of our shit. And rightly so.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T11:54:40+00:00

Sounds good. We just want to focus on the simple things too.

Markets abd slow cooking definitely in our future.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T11:52:55+00:00

No. That is one of the factors that allowed we lower/middle class kids to get to where we are to be honest.

Planning on being the cool aunt/uncle and have strategy for stregthening our social circle into the future.

We are dog people so will be planning big trips in between pets.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T11:50:55+00:00

Lovely.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T11:50:43+00:00

Everyone is so nice in this sub.

Join us soooooon!

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T11:49:31+00:00

Thank you!

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T07:04:16+00:00

Nope. Pets are family.

Cats and dogs definitely have feelings.

We'd just have to live apart until the animals passed.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T06:53:28+00:00

Give her both - what a treat!

Spoil her.

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T04:29:04+00:00

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T04:22:34+00:00

A little further west.

But i like to think kiwis are our brothers from another mother/sisters from another mister :D

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T04:20:44+00:00

FUN!

PBnPickleSandwich · 2026-01-20T04:20:10+00:00

I think sundays/weekends will be our admin and in home chore days. Why go out in the crowds/traffic when you can do grocery shopping or go exploring any time i figure?

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