dragonfly August 16, 2010 Share dragonfly Member August 16, 2010 Hey guys (and girls)! I've been out of town working at a summer camp (same one as other years), so this is my first chance on here. On August 7th I asked my girlfriend, Debbie, if she'd marry me. :) She said "absolutely" which I took as a yes. I used a golden retriever puppy as part of the asking. His name is Thunder. [pics are from in front of where I grew up, on Black Bay of Lake Superior] I had to use a fake ring to surprise her, since we had already discussed that we would go shopping together. I was at home for a week before she came (we worked at camp together). So pretty much in the first 15 minutes I surprised her with the question. It was awesome. Last saturday we went ring shopping, and we got this one (still being resized). The Ring Just thought I'd fill you guys in on why I haven't been around much. God's been really good, taught me a lot through her, and will keep doing so. She's an amazing girl. Right now we're planning on December 18th, 2010, and I'm teaching 9 classes this semester... prayers would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler August 16, 2010 Share boiler Member August 16, 2010 Congrats, that's awesome! Wow, planning a wedding in about 4 months? Prayers sent. We had 18 months from engagement to wedding, and by the end we still felt rushed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwack August 16, 2010 Share bushwack Member August 16, 2010 She is way too good for you. Congrats Mr. Dragonfly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDooPC August 16, 2010 Share VooDooPC Member August 16, 2010 Congratulations, best of luck to you, your fiancee, and your puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawk August 17, 2010 Share mohawk Member August 17, 2010 Congrats on the puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lousiest August 17, 2010 Share lousiest Member August 17, 2010 Congrats!! LOL mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoner August 17, 2010 Share Demoner Member August 17, 2010 Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai nightling August 17, 2010 Share samurai nightling Member August 17, 2010 Congrats, from one fiance to another now. Get ready for headaches, arguing, and all the fun stuff that comes with planning a wedding lol. I have no idea how you can do it in 4 months, we hhave a total of like 16 months also from engaged to wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieChan August 17, 2010 Share JackieChan GC Alumni August 17, 2010 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windex August 17, 2010 Share Windex Member August 17, 2010 Samurai if you're having an open bar at the reception let me know, I'll gladly make the 30 min drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windex August 17, 2010 Share Windex Member August 17, 2010 (edited) Also For those of you that know the oldschool [Mmmm]Paint_Chips (and for a little while C0rN_nUgG3tt$ or something like that).. he also recently got engaged and will be getting married on October 2nd (Just a small wedding down in Gatlinburg, TN) Edited August 17, 2010 by Windex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laz.e.rus August 17, 2010 Share Laz.e.rus Member August 17, 2010 Grats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazz August 17, 2010 Share Shazz Member August 17, 2010 Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LaW]Maverick August 17, 2010 Share [LaW]Maverick Member August 17, 2010 Congratulations!!! :luxhello: :luxhello: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai nightling August 18, 2010 Share samurai nightling Member August 18, 2010 Samurai if you're having an open bar at the reception let me know, I'll gladly make the 30 min drive I am having an open bar, with a free shuttle to a hotel, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringadon August 18, 2010 Share Ringadon Member August 18, 2010 congratulations on having an open bar! wait... this isn't about you... Congrats Dragonfly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai nightling August 18, 2010 Share samurai nightling Member August 18, 2010 haha yeah, thread jacked for just a second Though if you can get an open bar for cheap, i suggest doing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher August 18, 2010 Share Preacher Member August 18, 2010 Congrats, and let her do all the planning. Just nod your head and say things like "That sounds wonderful" with lots of enthusiasm. If she wants you to make decisions narrow them down to three and then then ask her for her "advice" and then nod and say "that sounds wonderful" with enthusiasm. Actually for the next 50 years just keep this formula in mind lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai nightling August 19, 2010 Share samurai nightling Member August 19, 2010 Congrats, and let her do all the planning. Just nod your head and say things like "That sounds wonderful" with lots of enthusiasm. If she wants you to make decisions narrow them down to three and then then ask her for her "advice" and then nod and say "that sounds wonderful" with enthusiasm. Actually for the next 50 years just keep this formula in mind lol. Yeah uh i thought that would work, not with my fiance. If i just agreed with whatever she was deciding it was "You aren't helping me at all" followed by some small argument how as long as she likes it im ok with it and it just didnt work out so well. So maybe try to help a little more than i apparently have , according to her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Slaughterâ„¢-TopBrass August 19, 2010 Share Sgt. Slaughterâ„¢-TopBrass Member August 19, 2010 Congratulations! I wish many happy years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclean August 23, 2010 Share Unclean Member August 23, 2010 Congrats! And who could say no, especially with a GR puppy? What a great story to go along with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly August 23, 2010 Author Share dragonfly Member August 23, 2010 Hey guys, thanks for all the congrats! I just got back from Winnipeg, and was best man at a friend's wedding. It was cool being up close with everything that went on, thinking, "I like this, I dont like this, etc." We're a different couple than them, which makes sense as to why some of it I liked, some not. Did get some good ideas though. Neither of us are drinkers, so we're looking at some sort of a hot-drink "bar" where you can get coffee, hchocolate, steamers, etc instead of booze. It will be december, which means cold. And, unfortunately, the puppy is not mine, it's my dad's. BUT, on the plus side, when I want to get one, at the mention of GR puppy she'll have engagement, love, etc in mind, and she wont be able to say no! Anyway, lots of work to do together. I want a hand in the planning, not because I really want my way, but because it's a great thing to do together - which really is what the rest of our lives is about. And congrats to you too, samurai! When are you getting married? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai nightling August 23, 2010 Share samurai nightling Member August 23, 2010 May 28th next year. Thanks for askin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windex August 26, 2010 Share Windex Member August 26, 2010 May 28th huh.. free shuttle huh? hmmmm lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly December 16, 2010 Author Share dragonfly Member December 16, 2010 Just a quick update... I'm getting married on Saturday! Excited! And that's why I haven't been on here in months (planning wedding + planning for school = planning for an early funeral due to stress). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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