Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,557 Posted January 30, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Stan said: I've been best man for my brother's wedding. The speech is natural to be nervous for but after the first line/joke is out of the way, you'll breeze it. I hate public speaking but I loved being up in front of 500 talking about my bro and embarrassing him a bit during the speech. Don't make the speech too long, either! Oh and compliment the bride. Always compliment the bride. Cheers mate, Good pointers. I think writing the speech will be the hardest part for me to be honest. I havent done public speaking i guess since high school but yeah as you say getting over the initial nerves and that first knee slapper is the key. 2 hours ago, nudge said: I always had only a small circle of close friends too, so it makes it even more disappointing when the bond breaks for whatever reason. The previous example with the newlyweds was really just them being inconsiderate, so it's not that bad, although that said, we did drift apart years later. I understand that life gets in the way, families, relationships, career, children, etc. I do think it's not hard to put a bit of an effort to maintain the friendship though... The worst thing, however, is when you think you're friends with someone for a long time and then it turns out it's not exactly true, haha. Oh well, I guess friendships are like relationships; the one who's more invested always loses. Thats exactly it, if somone is like that is it worth it if the effort falls on you to keep up the relationship? People change, your priorities and situations always change but the close friends are the ones worth your effort! Tsubs is right this got to serious though i feel like I need a meme now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,386 Posted January 30, 2018 Administrator Share Posted January 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Cheers mate, Good pointers. I think writing the speech will be the hardest part for me to be honest. I havent done public speaking i guess since high school but yeah as you say getting over the initial nerves and that first knee slapper is the key. do you drink? I know it's not for everyone but I had a (very) swift pint before I went up to do my speech. Really settled the nerves! Regarding the bachelor/stag party, I'm not in to the total lad culture (there were enough of my brother's mates to do all that shite) so I made sure that we all did things that everyone enjoyed. We went to Liverpool which is a great weekend out anyway. There were about 15-18 of us if I remember correctly and we're all football mad so I set up a 5-a-side footy tournament for all of us. The drive up was fun as it is on a minibus with lots of beers on the way up (the journey down was dead quiet ) . A night out in Liverpool is fantastic, such a vibrant city and cheap drinks up north. Also did a tour of Anfield and got my brother to dress up as a full-kit wanker in a kit that was far too small for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,617 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted January 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Tsubs is right this got to serious though i feel like I need a meme now. Na, no worries, mate. I just didn't expect it, when I clicked on this topic. I've been to a few weddings. The best part was the alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,327 Posted January 30, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted January 30, 2018 Yeah sorry, got carried away a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,557 Posted January 30, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Stan said: do you drink? I know it's not for everyone but I had a (very) swift pint before I went up to do my speech. Really settled the nerves! Regarding the bachelor/stag party, I'm not in to the total lad culture (there were enough of my brother's mates to do all that shite) so I made sure that we all did things that everyone enjoyed. We went to Liverpool which is a great weekend out anyway. There were about 15-18 of us if I remember correctly and we're all football mad so I set up a 5-a-side footy tournament for all of us. The drive up was fun as it is on a minibus with lots of beers on the way up (the journey down was dead quiet ) . A night out in Liverpool is fantastic, such a vibrant city and cheap drinks up north. Also did a tour of Anfield and got my brother to dress up as a full-kit wanker in a kit that was far too small for him. Oh my yes, I think that is the best way to get going. That sounds like a great idea for your party. My buddy told me right away his only request is no strippers hes not a drinker either so off the top of my head a day of activites was probably the best way to go about it. We used to go to the casino alot together in our younger years with more throw away income so i figure thats a good place to end up. As for the rest some combination of paintball and axle throwing, Ill have to come up with some more here . Unfortunately he doesnt play or follow any sports anymore but he used to play hockey alot we could maybe do something around our Vancouver Canucks, its expensive as fuck to rent the ice but I have done that in the past. Cheers for the ideas anyway i actually dont have a ton of time, the weddings 6 months away at this point. 1 hour ago, Tommy said: Na, no worries, mate. I just didn't expect it, when I clicked on this topic. I've been to a few weddings. The best part was the alcohol. That is absolutely true, but this time I dont think i can just get slaughtered and enjoy company and dancing It will be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Faithcore 1,276 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 8 hours ago, Tommy said: Wtf? When did this thread turn serious all of a sudden. I need more silly gifs and memes. That shit keeps me going. I think it was all meant to be funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchalkeUK 402 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 How about this for an idea! I am coming over for the Pokal next Tuesday and staying through to Thursday morning. Super person Thea (liverbird) and Hubby are putting me up and I intend to take them for Dinner Tuesday evening in Essen - or Dusseldorf- or Duisburg or wherever within reach and hope Tommy can join us- what about Faithcore? A sort of mini winter get-together for an evening before I get too sad on Wednesday night if we select our usual team with no decent forwards and a semi crappy defence - now there's a topic for Tuesday to put me right on that! Any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithcore 1,276 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I won't be able to make it next week but I wish you guys much fun. Maybe you want to come along when Inga is visiting Germany this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,327 Posted February 1, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted February 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, Faithcore said: I won't be able to make it next week but I wish you guys much fun. Maybe you want to come along when Inga is visiting Germany this summer. When Inga is MAYBE visiting Germany this summer I'm currently looking to move to another town, so depending on how smooth it goes, I might have to postpone my summer plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithcore 1,276 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, nudge said: When Inga is MAYBE visiting Germany this summer I'm currently looking to move to another town, so depending on how smooth it goes, I might have to postpone my summer plans. No way, Inga. I've already made some reservations which can't be canceled anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,617 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted February 1, 2018 I don't think I'll be able to make it next week either. My schedule looks hella busy, as the young kids used to say. I'm available in the summer though, when Inga comes over to have some Altbier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,327 Posted February 1, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted February 1, 2018 48 minutes ago, Faithcore said: No way, Inga. I've already made some reservations which can't be canceled anymore. 11 minutes ago, Tommy said: I don't think I'll be able to make it next week either. My schedule looks hella busy, as the young kids used to say. I'm available in the summer though, when Inga comes over to have some Altbier So that means König and Schumacher breweries are now reserved for our private party??? So considerate of you, guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Faithcore 1,276 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, nudge said: So that means König and Schumacher breweries are now reserved for our private party??? So considerate of you, guys What about König Schumacher? That's no big deal. My service for König Pilsener probably ends in march though. So you better hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subscriber nudge+ 15,327 Posted February 1, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just now, Faithcore said: What about König Schumacher? That's no big deal. My service for König Pilsener probably ends in march though. So you better hurry On my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,617 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted February 1, 2018 31 minutes ago, nudge said: On my way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,327 Posted February 1, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted February 1, 2018 I ate four Brezeln today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithcore 1,276 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, nudge said: I ate four Brezeln today Are you from Bayern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,327 Posted February 1, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted February 1, 2018 Just now, Faithcore said: Are you from Bayern? No, but I'm surrounded by Bavarians and Swabians here. My remaining German part of the family is in Sachsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithcore 1,276 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 14 minutes ago, nudge said: No, but I'm surrounded by Bavarians and Swabians here. Now you really offended us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,617 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted February 1, 2018 1 hour ago, nudge said: No, but I'm surrounded by Bavarians and Swabians here. My remaining German part of the family is in Sachsen That sounds awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,327 Posted February 1, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted February 1, 2018 48 minutes ago, Tommy said: That sounds awful. Which part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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