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nrvbrd
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Would you go to a shower if it were
a bit far?
Ok- found out the particulars of my shower. It will be next month, however it will be in Westchester which is a bit of a trek for friends/family who live in the Bronx, Queens,, lower Westcheter area and it also starts at 12 noon. It would be somewhat of a lengthy drive.
My family said they tried really hard to find a place more convenient, but they were working with factors such as the date not being available, places not having a large enough private room or private room at all, or just not nice places. The place they booked was reasonable, nice and had all the things they were looking for.
They were very apologetic, but said look at it this way, if they are your true friends they will travel. You have always supported everyone's function, maybe they will take that into consideration.
I am grateful for all they have done, but will admit a little bummed and worried. I was already depressed a bit thinking that it would be a struggle for people due to the holidays, but now I am envisioning myself and a few family members at a very empty baby shower
Please tell me you would make the effort to travel for a friend.
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bonitachyc
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
absolutely. the important thing to me would be to celebrate the birth of the baby and be there for my friend!
don't stress it at all, your friends and family will come!
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| Posted 12/21/08 9:27 PM |
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ReiRei13
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
I would without a doubt go if that were my friend!! I've traveled to Brooklyn (I live in Suffolk) for baby showers! When my best friend gets PG, I'll travel to Florida- thats what friends do 
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| Posted 12/21/08 9:29 PM |
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Hotmamma408
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
Absolutely! What if you and your family were from Westchester? I would assume they would plan it there if that were the case. I am sure your guests will travel no matter how far!
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| Posted 12/21/08 9:30 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
yes i would go and westchester is not far from the bronx at all
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| Posted 12/21/08 9:36 PM |
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nrvbrd
LIF Adolescent
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
Posted by snowflake08
yes i would go and westchester is not far from the bronx at all
Thanks
I should have clarified it will be in Peekskill. It is 45 minutes from me in the bronx, just concerned mostly about the people in the other boroughs who are a bit further out.
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| Posted 12/21/08 9:39 PM |
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Honestly, I don't think it's that far for people from the city to travel to. Honestly, I personally get sick and tired of the attitude of certain people who refuse to travel outside of the city. Taking the damn subway can be longer than a 45-miinute drive to Westchester County.
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| Posted 12/21/08 9:44 PM |
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ckone
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
What??? I lived up in Cortlandt Manor and the shower was at my house - because all our family and friends were in LI. It was easier for me because I had it at 8 months pregnant. Everyone traveled. It is not a far drive at all and don't feel bad. Not to do for one day.
My shower was on January 20th and everyone but two people made it - no problem. I would do it for my friends - and did when we lived in Putnam.
So, don't fret people will come and it will be great. I'm speaking from experience.
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| Posted 12/21/08 10:05 PM |
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Danamz
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
Yes I have had parties in Tarrytown. I am from queens and so are my friends. My family is everywhere. It was not a big deal.
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| Posted 12/21/08 11:01 PM |
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butterfly20
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
my cousin had her shower in NJ, an hour away from most people- they all traveled...
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| Posted 12/21/08 11:26 PM |
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MRamirez
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
I would make the trip if it was for my friend. I do not think that Westchester is that far from the Bronx.
Message edited 12/21/2008 11:57:07 PM.
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| Posted 12/21/08 11:55 PM |
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josie919
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
I would go. I had family members from Jersey and upstate come for mine. Its one day, its not like they are being asked to drive far everyday! You'll have a beautiful day either way
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| Posted 12/22/08 7:03 AM |
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kmac
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
Definitely, I'd travel wherever I had to for my good friends showers. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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| Posted 12/22/08 7:32 AM |
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sfp0701
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
I drove from Long Island to the most northern part of weschester. It was for a college roomate, not even one of my bf's. So yes. I would.
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| Posted 12/22/08 7:36 AM |
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Smalls72
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
don't sweat it, you're friends will def. make the trip. I live out on the east end of long island and drove to NJ for a baby shower.
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| Posted 12/22/08 8:05 AM |
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july06bride
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
I live in CT and my shower was in CT- most of the people coming were from LI or somewhere else in NY.... Most people came! If they wanted to be there, they were!
I traveled to Mass. for my good friends baby shower in September.
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| Posted 12/22/08 8:17 AM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
Absolutely. I've traveled state lines for showers-it's an important day!
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| Posted 12/22/08 8:52 AM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
I would try, but in Jan. if the weather was bad I probably wouldn't chance it being PG. I'm sure everyone will make an effort to go!
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| Posted 12/22/08 8:57 AM |
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
lurking (not pregnant)  But I went to a shower in New Jersey and I live in MD. So I definitely would travel far for a baby shower.
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| Posted 12/22/08 9:56 AM |
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MarisaK
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
Ummm, I have traveled to NJ, CT, PA and VT for freakin' showers .......if someone couldn't/wouldn't drive an hour or 2 for me, I'd be ****** -
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| Posted 12/22/08 12:07 PM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
Posted by bonitachyc
absolutely. the important thing to me would be to celebrate the birth of the baby and be there for my friend!
don't stress it at all, your friends and family will come!
ditto, OMG, relax, your friends & family will still come.
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| Posted 12/22/08 12:08 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
yes if the shower was for a friend I would make the drive - Westchester isn't that far - it isn't like it is in CT or NJ (although if it was a good friend I would still make that drive).
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| Posted 12/22/08 12:23 PM |
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ruby
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
Anywhere in the tri-state area is not too far to travel for a shower. And Westchester is not far at all, it's actually right in the middle of everything!!! And especially closer for people from the Bronx. I also get annoyed when people complain about traveling "far" when it's not far at all. I have friends that refuse to leave LI..."you mean we have to cross a bridge?!?!"  Or my favorite that applies to me since we've lived in Queens for years and now live in Manhattan..."you mean you want us to come into the city?!?!?" Get over it and travel out of your comfort zone once in a while.
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| Posted 12/22/08 12:35 PM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Would you go to a shower if it were
I think it really depends on where your guests live. Most of my guests are in Manhattan so we are having it in the city.
Personally I would travel to wherever for a friend but I have a car. Most of my friends in Manhattan do not.
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| Posted 12/22/08 12:37 PM |
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