I need to know....

[mighty_tiger_79]

And new players will mean more money for playing fees also which is a bonus.

How far into the season is it?

I'd almost tell the short team they have a month or so to fill their team.

Or do a survivor, where the players that played one week, don't play again until others have.

[Brodlach]

People thoughts

In a social sport comp should you be able to get unlimited fill ins from other teams in the same comp on a weekly basis?

If so should there be restrictions on the ability of the player from other teams you can get?

If it's social and one team is taking it far too seriously and they win the comp it doesn't matter, everyone else will think they're wankers anyway.

Totally agree, social comps should be more about enjoyment than winning.

No limits IMO, helps to keep the till turning over too, no one benefits from a forfeit

Agree we just have an issue at the moment where a team is down to 5 players in a netball comp and rather than them trying to find new players they are borrowing the two best players in the comp from another side

Now teams are refusing to play against them and just forfeiting because they are now losing 30-40 to nil each time they play this team

I want the comp to be as social as possible but this one team is definitely taking advantage of our social nature, the other issue is the two players they keep using are away in October and the team that is borrowing them has already said they will forfeit, we need them to try and find new players rather than rely on other teams

Problem is that they look at it they they have "recruited" two new players and techniquelly they have

[whufc]

And new players will mean more money for playing fees also which is a bonus.

How far into the season is it?

I'd almost tell the short team they have a month or so to fill their team.

Or do a survivor, where the players that played one week, don't play again until others have.

It's only just starting a new season and my first at this centre but I have very clearly been informed of the issues which happened all last season by the other teams

I'm think a grace period might be the answer and hopefully be somewhat of middle ground solution

Funny part will be if I tell the team no more fill ins they will definitely be watching what other teams do lol

[Brodlach]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

[Mythical Creature]

I go by how much you would spend on a 3 course meal and drinks if you were paying yourself. Double it for a couple. But, not sure there is set rules just whatever you are comfortable with.

[Gozu]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

$5 and a scratchie.

[bennymacca]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

We go $100 as a couple. If it was someone really close probably double

[Wedgie]

How scummy. Mind you it is incentive for me to finally get married. I'll put on peanuts in the front bar of the Hope Inn if everyone buys me drinks all night.

[Booney]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

We go $100 as a couple. If it was someone really close probably double

I think $200 is about right, you'd probably spend $100 on a gift so chuck in another $100 to thank them for saving you the headache of picking something.

[Magellan]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

$5 and a scratchie.

Don't forget to demand a finder's fee if the scratchie wins.

[HH3]

I give what I can afford, and if they don't appreciate that, they're probably not the kind of people I'd make the effort for.

[Brodlach]

Thanks for the replies

Was thinking $200

They have been together for years and a couple of kids and a home so presents really would be difficult

[Lightning McQueen]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

I find it somewhat rude to be honest.

If it was a young couple starting up a new life together I could understand, an established couple shouldn't need to ask for money.

When I got married we asked for no gifts as we already had a child together and were buying a house, the same will go for my next wedding too, I'd sooner have the presence of friends not presents, asking for money is something I just couldn't bring myself to do.

[Wedgie]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

I find it somewhat rude to be honest.

If it was a young couple starting up a new life together I could understand, an established couple shouldn't need to ask for money.

When I got married we asked for no gifts as we already had a child together and were buying a house, the same will go for my next wedding too, I'd sooner have the presence of friends not presents, asking for money is something I just couldn't bring myself to do.

What about your wedding after that and after that?

[Lightning McQueen]

What about your wedding after that and after that?

Be f****d if I'll go a 3rd time.

[HH3]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

I find it somewhat rude to be honest.

If it was a young couple starting up a new life together I could understand, an established couple shouldn't need to ask for money.

When I got married we asked for no gifts as we already had a child together and were buying a house, the same will go for my next wedding too, I'd sooner have the presence of friends not presents, asking for money is something I just couldn't bring myself to do.

We told people they didn't have to give us anything, but if they wanted to, it was completely up to them.

Some might've wanted to give something, but are terrible at picking gifts, so wanted to give money.

Some wanted to give gifts.

Some couldn't give anything.

They all had a good, guilt free time at our wedding. People still talk about it over a year later.

[Lightning McQueen]

We told people they didn't have to give us anything, but if they wanted to, it was completely up to them.

Some might've wanted to give something, but are terrible at picking gifts, so wanted to give money.

Some wanted to give gifts.

Some couldn't give anything.

They all had a good, guilt free time at our wedding. People still talk about it over a year later.

Good stuff mate.

[Johno6]

When my wife and I got married, I just asked everyone if they could deposit $100 into my ubet account.

[Psyber]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

I think it is poor taste to say you want presents at all, let alone specify money.
You invite people to celebrate your day and if they bring a present rather than just themselves that is a bonus and you should just accept it gracefully and discreetly.

Mind you I started declining birthday presents at 16 - my line was "I don't really need anything - unless, of course, you are offering a Ferrari."

I feel the same way about taking wine when going to a friend's for dinner - normally the host has already selected wine to match the meal.
You can do the same when they come to your place

[Brodlach]

If someone is getting married and has asked for money as a gift what is the protocol for the amount given?

I find it somewhat rude to be honest.

If it was a young couple starting up a new life together I could understand, an established couple shouldn't need to ask for money.

When I got married we asked for no gifts as we already had a child together and were buying a house, the same will go for my next wedding too, I'd sooner have the presence of friends not presents, asking for money is something I just couldn't bring myself to do.

I must say they said IF we wish to give a gift...



I get your point and I'm not a present getting person either