A Two-Week Wedding For Brunei Princess June 11, 2007
Posted by Michael in Man Laws.trackback
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei – A two-week lavish wedding celebration for the daughter of Brunei’s sultan — one of the world’s richest men — culminated Sunday in a ceremony steeped in the royal tradition of this tiny, oil-rich nation.
The Princess is the fourth of eleven children that the Sultan has had with his two wives. What caught my eye in the slideshow for this celebration is the cool car they used for the procession around the capital after the ceremony.
That sure beats the Popemobile. You can squash an armadillo with style if you’ve got wheels like that.
Unfortunately, I don’t think I can afford anything like this for Daughter Michael’s (hypothetical) wedding. It will be a nice event, I’m sure, with lots of Lutheran casseroles and lime jello for guests at the reception. Plus, I’m planning to spring for premium beer. No Strohs for my princess, no sir. We’re going to make it a first class event.
Speaking of weddings, twenty five years ago tomorrow Mrs. BrewFan and I were married. Oldest daughter BrewFan organized a suprise party (for last Saturday) and invited lots of people, some we haven’t seen in many years. Good times. Good times.
As soon as I get the pictures I’ll put up a few for your amusement.
Congrats Brew! That is wonderful.
Wow. 25 years. That’s a long time ago.
Mrs. BrewFan is a woman of great patience.
Brew, you should take her out to dinner tomorrow. And don’t be cheap. Drive past the Pizza Hut and take her to the Cracker Barrel for a romantic evening.
Brat Stop!!!
Good Lord, I’m not even 25 years old yet.
Which means my parents have been married for…wait for it…34 years.
Oh SHIT their anniversary was 2 days ago and I totally forgot! I am such a bad daughter! AGH!
Oh well, at least I didn’t forget their 35th.
Yet.
We are going to go to a nice local restaurant overlooking one of the more scenic lakes in the area. Very romantic. I also bought Mrs. BrewFan some nice jewelry.
I just might get lucky tomorrow.
Mrs. Peel, IIRC you’re about the same age as oldest daughter BrewFan. Oldest daughter BrewFan was born on our 1st wedding anniversary.
I did not get lucky that night.
BTW, mesablue, at some point we’re going to stop giving you guys a chance to catch up. I’m just sayin’…
Bling for the lady. Good idea Brew.
Congrats Brew. Good move on the bling.
Congratulations, BrewFan.
Michael, I like Stroh’s. But I don’t even want to think about Little Schoenling’s.
oh, and congratulations Brew. Every woman likes jewelry. (Actually, I would advise a man to never try to buy jewelry for me, because I am seriously picky, but I’m the exception that proves the rule.)
Jewelry? When the I-phone comes out June 29th?
That’s great, Brew – tell the missus that we’re all very happy for you.
Jewelry? When the I-phone comes out June 29th?
That would only work if its made of silver and/or is encrusted with diamonds.
Congrats, BF! If your interested, I’m up on Neenah right now. Stop by the local BadaBing and you and the bride’s first drink is on me.
in Neenah, not on Neenah.
Hell, either way, it just doesn’t sound right.
by “two week wedding” I was hoping she’d be available next week.
Either I’m going senile, or I lost a comment to the spam filter, congratulating BrewFan.
In any case, well done, BrewFan.
Happy Silver Anniversary Brew. Very cool. And the fact that you still like each other is even better. Hope you have a great dinner AND get lucky.
Congratulations! Mrs. Brewfan is a lucky lady.
I wouldn’t rule out that senility thing sandy.
Congrats BrewFan on 25 years!
Last year was my 25th anniversary, and to celebrate this special occasion I took the spousal unit to Cancun. And bought her jewelry (a man can never go wrong with jewelry).
In fact Mrs. Pell “I would advise a man to never try to buy jewelry for me”, I bet I could fine something that you like. I may not have the best taste in clothes or perfumes, but after years of experience, I am great at buying jewelry.
wiserbud, how long are you going to be in Neenah?
Thanks all for the good wishes. I gave Mrs. BrewFan her new diamond stud earrings this morning. She liked ‘em!
I’m here for the day, heading down to Milwaukee tonight.
Need some fireworks?
Need some fireworks?
One of my pet peeves; they’re legal to buy but illegal to use. wtf? Doesn’t really stop anybody from using them but in my little town more then one person will get a ticket on July 4th.
Anyhoo, do you get up this way often? If you do, give me a heads up a day or two in advance next time and we’ll hoist a few.
I am all over the country all the time, but the next time I’m around, I’ll let you know.
I so wanted to take in a Brewers game, but they’re out of town.
Thank God I live out in the country, where can buy and light off fireworks (in fact on my street, we have a fireworks block-party).
In Austin it is illegal to light them off or sell them, so the firework stands are all outside the city limits, and the doughnut eaters sit in their cars just waiting for someone to bring them back into Austin. It’s pretty bad when the doughnut scarfers think that fighting crime is defined as arresting people with fireworks.
I so wanted to take in a Brewers game, but they’re out of town.
*looking at wiserbud intently. Is he serious?*
If you happen to be in town at the same time as the Brew Crew I’ll throw a tail-gate party for you.
Forget the silly game. Just have a tail gate party.
Forget the silly game.
*Gasp* Bite your tongue missy!
Silly game?
Silly game?
wimmin.
It is silly to be talking about baseball when the Spurs are playing at Cleveland tonight. Should be interesting to see if the Cavs finally show up for the home crowd after two blowouts in Texas. I’m betting the Cavs will show up with a vengeance, and the Spurs are going to get seriously challenged tonight.
Brewfan:
I hear Thiensville is nice right about now.
But Michael: the I-70 Series Between the Cards and Royals is going on now and my parents are enroute to KC for Thursday’s game.
At least we can finally put to bed the “1985″ and “Denkinger Rules” taunts.
Brew, IF the Cubs find a way to get close, they’ll screw it up – they always do. Heck, we got our pitcher thrown out in the first inning the other night. I don’t think you guys have much to worry about in the Central.
And, what was with that shooting rampage in Delavan the other day.
Delavan? Isn’t that where Honey Bear Farm used to be? Or am I thinking of Lake Lawn?
I think the NBA decided “let’s pick the two teams with the GAYEST names in the league, and have them duke it out for the trophy”.
Spurs. Cavaliers.
It’s bad enough to make you want to kiss a man.
So, I’ve been listening to a lot of Gillian Welch lately.
As that type of music is totally out of character for me, I’ve been wondering what it could mean. So far, I have two theories:
1. You red-state hicks are rubbing off on me; I’ll probably end up installing a gunrack in my Saturn
2. I’m turning into a man-lesbian, and will probably end up marrying Rosetta
3. You are having a mid-life crisis. You’re sexually confused and insecure. You keep looking at your hands and wishing they were smooth and supple.
I am serious. I’ve heard that the stadium is awesome. I was also hoping to take in a Cubs game on Thursday, but I’m not having any luck getting tickets. May have to hang out on the street in fron to of Wrigley for a while.
And, thanks to the invitation for the tailgate party, I may just have to find myself a way back here sooner than normal.
“I’m planning to spring for premium beer. No Strohs for my princess, no sir.”
I don’t think Budweiser counts as a “premium” beer.
And, what was with that shooting rampage in Delavan the other day.
mesa, Very tragic and not the kind of thing you’d expect in Delavan.
I am serious. I’ve heard that the stadium is awesome.
wiser, It is, imho, kinda ugly on the outside but inside its a real gem. My brother and I went Memorial Day and sat in the left field bleachers ($16 ticket). The bleachers have backs and ample leg room. A nice bargain.
Shoot me an email if and when you’re coming back.
Congratulations Brewfan! And great job on the diamond earrings!
Nice no hitter last night. My girlfriend got tickets to the game and didn’t say anything to me because she had to work a little late and wanted to go to the gym afterwards. It was the first no hitter here since 1984. I’ve never witnessed a no hitter live — she knows this now because I said it over and over as we watched the end of the game on television.
mesa,
Even I can appreciate a no-no. That said, Ned Yost is a moron.