7th grade Civics class, she was the prettiest girl I had ever seen. We'll have our 50th wedding anniversary later this year.
How did you meet your signifigant other?
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carpriver
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in the want ads, she was looking for a young unaccomplished boy, with no money, but a steady job. we got married 3 months later. It's been almost 53 years. I am still un accomplished, broke and no job.
I met the love of my life in a mall parking lot after a midnight movie...
I was with the future best man and a girl that had chased me and dated him... she was with her best girl friend and a guy... that guy and that girl knew each other... so we met... for the record the movie was the Rocky Horror Picture Show... we did not start dating for a long time after that... we just kept running into each other for years on campus in odd and unusual places... until we both got the hint from a higher power after we both graduated.. we have been married over 25 years... and yes the Lord moves in mysterious ways....
our son just graduated from college... Wichita State University...
AeroSpace Engineering... Magnu Cum Laude...
would not trade a minute for anything...
I was with the future best man and a girl that had chased me and dated him... she was with her best girl friend and a guy... that guy and that girl knew each other... so we met... for the record the movie was the Rocky Horror Picture Show... we did not start dating for a long time after that... we just kept running into each other for years on campus in odd and unusual places... until we both got the hint from a higher power after we both graduated.. we have been married over 25 years... and yes the Lord moves in mysterious ways....
our son just graduated from college... Wichita State University...
AeroSpace Engineering... Magnu Cum Laude...
would not trade a minute for anything...
ancient-one
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Just a warning, this is kind of a long story. I was 15 years old and was living in Perry OK but had lived most of my life in Coyle OK where my Grandmother and Aunts lived. Dorothy, my future wife, and her mother had moved there to live with her brother(who had been my English Lit teacher during my Fresh and Soph years) after I moved to Perry. She and her mother had become good friends with my Grandmother and Aunts. Besides being my teacher for my first two years in HS, her brother was my squirrel hunting and fishing partner.
On one of my weekend visits back in Coyle I was told by my aunts and grandmother that I would really be missing out if I didn't walk a block to Dorothy's house and ask her to go to the movie. I kept telling them that I had a girl friend at Perry but they wouldn't take no for an answer. Bless them.
I walked to her house and she was sitting in the porch swing. I introduced myself and ask if she would like to go to the movie and she said yes(I really think that my Grandmother and Aunts had some prior conversation with Dorothy). She went in and told her mother where she was going and who she was with. No problem there. Before the evening was over I knew in my fifteen year old mind that she was who I wanted to spend my life with.
My girlfriend at Perry was a year ahead of me in school and two years older. I really liked her and didn't want to hurt her. I spent several hours figuring out what to say and then just flat blew it. None of the words came out right and she was hurt and never spoke to me again.
Our romance was carried out mostly by mail until we moved back to Coyle after I graduated from HS in 1941. Dorothy graduated in 1942 and in the meantime I worked in a Service station until God blessed me again.In July, me and my best friend went to OKC, took some tests and were hired to be trained as part of the workforce at Tinker. That lasted until late October and I was assigned to Flight Test. I reported to Tinker but the Flight Test hanger was still under construction. My buddy was older than me and was going to be drafted so we both enlisted in the Navy. We were sworn in on Dec. 7, 1942 and were being sent to San Diego for Boot Camp. Then a miracle happened and they saw that we had some aircraft schooling and sent us to NAS Norman, no Boot Camp, just go to work on the flight line(two days still in civilian clothes). They were hurting to get pilots trained. We were given a week to report. They were sending experienced Navy guys from Alameda NAS and Floyd Bennett Field to oversee things. I TOLD YOU THIS WAS GOING TO BE LONG.
Now back to the good part. We had been through our tearful goodbyes and Dorothy thought that I was on my way to San Diego. She and her mother were living in Edmond and Dorothy was enrolled in what is OCU.
I went to Edmond, knocked on her door and after a bunch of hugging and kissing, I told her that I had a week and was reporting to Norman. We were already engaged and after I been in six months and got my Petty Officer rating and we got married. That was August 15th, 1943 and was the best thing that ever happened to me. We had almost seventy years together and Pancreatic Cancer got her. I really miss her and if I didn't have our daughter close to me, I doubt if I would still be here. Thank the good Lord for all of my blessings, Dorothy and Carol being the greatest.
On one of my weekend visits back in Coyle I was told by my aunts and grandmother that I would really be missing out if I didn't walk a block to Dorothy's house and ask her to go to the movie. I kept telling them that I had a girl friend at Perry but they wouldn't take no for an answer. Bless them.
I walked to her house and she was sitting in the porch swing. I introduced myself and ask if she would like to go to the movie and she said yes(I really think that my Grandmother and Aunts had some prior conversation with Dorothy). She went in and told her mother where she was going and who she was with. No problem there. Before the evening was over I knew in my fifteen year old mind that she was who I wanted to spend my life with.
My girlfriend at Perry was a year ahead of me in school and two years older. I really liked her and didn't want to hurt her. I spent several hours figuring out what to say and then just flat blew it. None of the words came out right and she was hurt and never spoke to me again.
Our romance was carried out mostly by mail until we moved back to Coyle after I graduated from HS in 1941. Dorothy graduated in 1942 and in the meantime I worked in a Service station until God blessed me again.In July, me and my best friend went to OKC, took some tests and were hired to be trained as part of the workforce at Tinker. That lasted until late October and I was assigned to Flight Test. I reported to Tinker but the Flight Test hanger was still under construction. My buddy was older than me and was going to be drafted so we both enlisted in the Navy. We were sworn in on Dec. 7, 1942 and were being sent to San Diego for Boot Camp. Then a miracle happened and they saw that we had some aircraft schooling and sent us to NAS Norman, no Boot Camp, just go to work on the flight line(two days still in civilian clothes). They were hurting to get pilots trained. We were given a week to report. They were sending experienced Navy guys from Alameda NAS and Floyd Bennett Field to oversee things. I TOLD YOU THIS WAS GOING TO BE LONG.
Now back to the good part. We had been through our tearful goodbyes and Dorothy thought that I was on my way to San Diego. She and her mother were living in Edmond and Dorothy was enrolled in what is OCU.
I went to Edmond, knocked on her door and after a bunch of hugging and kissing, I told her that I had a week and was reporting to Norman. We were already engaged and after I been in six months and got my Petty Officer rating and we got married. That was August 15th, 1943 and was the best thing that ever happened to me. We had almost seventy years together and Pancreatic Cancer got her. I really miss her and if I didn't have our daughter close to me, I doubt if I would still be here. Thank the good Lord for all of my blessings, Dorothy and Carol being the greatest.
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i was stationed at RAF Chicksands, England......with the 6950th Security Group...12:05am, January 1, 1966, i just finished a swing shift and was heading to the the chow hall for a meal. my buddies keep insisting that i go with them to the club...after all, it was new years and there would be live music, local girls and plenty of "refreshments".....i really wasnt into it, but finally gave in and went along......
the place was packed and jumpin...i had a few drinks and was enjoying the music, when i looked across the room and saw a "vision"...said to myself, ive got to talk to her.....i asked her if she would like to dance, she said "yes"...we've been rockin & rollin ever since.....
the place was packed and jumpin...i had a few drinks and was enjoying the music, when i looked across the room and saw a "vision"...said to myself, ive got to talk to her.....i asked her if she would like to dance, she said "yes"...we've been rockin & rollin ever since.....
I was coming off a bad run of relationships. Two in a row that ended badly for me and I swore of dating. I was doing well with my abstinence and went to a New Years party with a friend.
I met my lovely that night. Unfortunately, I was to hammered to remember meeting her. Short time later I was the same friend's house for Super Bowl. Once again was introduced to the same lovely lady and this time I was sober enough to realize what I had missed the last time.
The next day she called me and asked me out on a date. Of course I accepted. Two weeks later we were living together and two months after that we were in Reno NV getting married.
All the friends said it would not make it two years. That was 38 years, two daughters and two granddaughters ago.
Been one heck of a ride so far.
I met my lovely that night. Unfortunately, I was to hammered to remember meeting her. Short time later I was the same friend's house for Super Bowl. Once again was introduced to the same lovely lady and this time I was sober enough to realize what I had missed the last time.
The next day she called me and asked me out on a date. Of course I accepted. Two weeks later we were living together and two months after that we were in Reno NV getting married.
All the friends said it would not make it two years. That was 38 years, two daughters and two granddaughters ago.
Been one heck of a ride so far.
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I haven't, most likely won't, and honestly wouldn't know how to act if I did.
I've been celibate for the past eight years after a string of really horrible romantic relationships including one failed engagement. Each and every one of them was ended by yours truly due to a number of reasons, but the biggest one is that every woman I've ever been in a relationship with turned out to be an apathetic control freak who demanded everything from me but gave very little in return. Some guys seem cool with that sort of one-sided relationship, but I'm not one of them, I need to get back what I put in. Folks have told me time and again that there is no such thing as a completely mutual relationship because apparently even in the modern era in which everyone preaches about equally, women are entitled to preferential treatment thanks to double-standards, and that's completely unacceptable to me. It's easier to cope with the occasional lonliness of bachelorhood than it is to cope with the persistent lonliness of being in a relationship with someone who doesn't actually care about you.
I've been celibate for the past eight years after a string of really horrible romantic relationships including one failed engagement. Each and every one of them was ended by yours truly due to a number of reasons, but the biggest one is that every woman I've ever been in a relationship with turned out to be an apathetic control freak who demanded everything from me but gave very little in return. Some guys seem cool with that sort of one-sided relationship, but I'm not one of them, I need to get back what I put in. Folks have told me time and again that there is no such thing as a completely mutual relationship because apparently even in the modern era in which everyone preaches about equally, women are entitled to preferential treatment thanks to double-standards, and that's completely unacceptable to me. It's easier to cope with the occasional lonliness of bachelorhood than it is to cope with the persistent lonliness of being in a relationship with someone who doesn't actually care about you.
I was the CMC of a repair unit that had 5 woman who were YN's.
The CO put me in charge of the office plus my other duties.
Joe Ann(YN2) though I was a arrogant PIA.....
Lets just say everything change in the next 13 months and we have been
still in love after 38 years.
The CO put me in charge of the office plus my other duties.
Joe Ann(YN2) though I was a arrogant PIA.....
Lets just say everything change in the next 13 months and we have been
still in love after 38 years.
Bullseye 2620
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I have lived with an RN for 35 years.
My first day as a second semester social work intern at the Washington Hospital Center I was sent to an ICU where I would be learning crisis intervention with the families of some very sick patients.
I walked onto the unit, washed my hands, up to the elbows as instructed, and watched as this nurse was running two Code Blues at the same time.
It being a teaching hospital and the beginning of a new semester, there were several trainees from various disciplines represented -- including one medical resident, a brand new MD, freshly minted . . . I mean, the ink on his diploma wasn't dry yet.
He was doing something with one of the leads on one of the two patients being resuscitated, when the nurse running the show looks him straight in the eye and says, loud enough for the entire ICU to hear it, "Doctor, are you doing that out of an abundance of ignorance, or are you deliberately trying to kill the patient?"
I thought, "I gotta get me some of dat!" and, God, she looked great in scrubs, so a week later I asked her out for dinner as a "thank you" for helping me get on-boarded.
She still has a mouth on her and I trust this woman with my life.
My first day as a second semester social work intern at the Washington Hospital Center I was sent to an ICU where I would be learning crisis intervention with the families of some very sick patients.
I walked onto the unit, washed my hands, up to the elbows as instructed, and watched as this nurse was running two Code Blues at the same time.
It being a teaching hospital and the beginning of a new semester, there were several trainees from various disciplines represented -- including one medical resident, a brand new MD, freshly minted . . . I mean, the ink on his diploma wasn't dry yet.
He was doing something with one of the leads on one of the two patients being resuscitated, when the nurse running the show looks him straight in the eye and says, loud enough for the entire ICU to hear it, "Doctor, are you doing that out of an abundance of ignorance, or are you deliberately trying to kill the patient?"
I thought, "I gotta get me some of dat!" and, God, she looked great in scrubs, so a week later I asked her out for dinner as a "thank you" for helping me get on-boarded.
She still has a mouth on her and I trust this woman with my life.
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REM 3200
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Married the girl next door. This coming August 31st will be 52 years. 
REM 3200
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Q: Do you know the difference between an RN and a terrorist?
A: You can negotiate with a terrorist.
I was in my senior year of college on the G.I. Bill. Heard a rumor that one
of the local night clubs needed a weekend bouncer. Called and made an
appointment for interview. The manager turned out to be the hottest
lady I had ever seen, before or since. The interview lasted almost all
night. Before long I was hopelessly in love, and to my surprise so was
she. We were married for over 60 years. She passed away this past
February. I miss her terribly. Like the ancient one, I have a daughter
living with me that helps a lot.
of the local night clubs needed a weekend bouncer. Called and made an
appointment for interview. The manager turned out to be the hottest
lady I had ever seen, before or since. The interview lasted almost all
night. Before long I was hopelessly in love, and to my surprise so was
she. We were married for over 60 years. She passed away this past
February. I miss her terribly. Like the ancient one, I have a daughter
living with me that helps a lot.
Ranger17
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I started dating my best friend's sister (what are friends for lol) 35 years ago. Next month will mark 34 years of a very happy marriage; we do everything together.
Seems like compared to some of the lucky ones on here though, I am just a newlywed lol
Seems like compared to some of the lucky ones on here though, I am just a newlywed lol
Toward the end of a very busy shift. I was observing a intersection and trying to finish my reports before starting my two days off. a sports car went though the intersection as the light was changing. Normally I let these violations slide but for some unknown reason I decided to stop the vehicle. A real foxy girl was the driver. I issued a warning and then went off duty. On the way to my apartment I decided to eat out and stopped at a restaurant. While waiting for a single table a voice behind me said "Hello Officer" I turned around and the sports car driver was standing there with her country club friends. I was asked to join their table. Well, within two weeks we were married at the court house. I was 28 and my bride was 12 years younger. We spend the next fifty years together and had five sons and one daughter. Penny was the perfect "Cop's Wife" and all our children's and their spouses became Cops. April 4, 2018 at 1730 hours Penny passed while I was holding Her in my arms (Cancer). For the previous two years I was Penny's care giver. I often think what my life would have been if I had not conducted that traffic stop.
mmb617
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We worked together. Actually I was her boss. She knew I was a car guy so she asked me if I'd take a look at her car as there was something wrong with it. I couldn't find anything wrong with the car and after about the third time I finally figured out that she was interested in me.
We were married for 42 years till her death last year. When my friends would ask me how I landed such a good woman and I told them she was the one who picked me they didn't believe it.
We were married for 42 years till her death last year. When my friends would ask me how I landed such a good woman and I told them she was the one who picked me they didn't believe it.
Sistema1927
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Blind date, set up by my pastor and his wife.
We were engaged 5 days later, married 2.5 months after that. She was 19, I was 22.
They said it would never last.
We will celebrate our 42nd anniversary in a couple of weeks.
We were engaged 5 days later, married 2.5 months after that. She was 19, I was 22.
They said it would never last.
We will celebrate our 42nd anniversary in a couple of weeks.
She was my ex. I went to help her sell a 65 GTO. Also some firearms. I bought the car and the Colt 1903. Sold the other firearms and we were led back together by the Lord. I had no intent to try to get back with her she was not going to marry again. But one day we were talking and we both felt a strange air in the room.I walked over to tell her something and we touched each other's hands. The room went cool!. We both started to cry then hugged and kissed. I may have wet my pants but not sure today. We went to see her preacher and he told us he thought we were lead back together. Well we have been married this time for just over a year. My kids were not overly pleased. Hers were estatic. My lovely little grand daughter just shook her head and says I knew it when you told me you were going to help her get rid of some stuff. Granddaughter shoots the 1903 and I sold the GTO. Just didn't work for me. Bought another 32 Ford instead. I'm the number two guy for the church security. The church people to us in like we were together for ever. Strange things happen sometimes. Throw your opinions and we can all laugh together.
SC_Mike
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Our love story started when I took a job as a guard at the local womens correctional facility...
I joke.
You can't tell by looking at me but we met at the gym, 33 years ago. She still looks Great!
I joke.
You can't tell by looking at me but we met at the gym, 33 years ago. She still looks Great!
HOUSTON RICK
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Family lore is that I bought her from her brother for a 12 pack of Schlitz.
2tall79
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I was a fill-in for a blind date when a friend got sick. We celebrated our 51st last March.
I'm an old bachelor, no kids or grandchildren. But I turned out to be the connection for two of my cousins being with their significant others. One girl cousin met a guy after coming through a divorce. It turned out that I knew him from the pistol club (and his now deceased father owned a gun shop). She asked me about him and I vouched for him confidently as a good guy and the real deal. They are still together after something like 15 years.
Her brother met a girl at a restaurant in Frederick, MD and started going together. This cousin and I have the same last name. One day she was visiting her parents and told them she was seeing a guy named "David _______" Her mom asked if he was related to me. When the girl pulled out a picture of my cousin, there was no doubt we were related. It turned out that her mom and stepdad had known me for years from the pistol club. That sealed the deal and now my cousin and the daughter of my friends from the pistol club have been married long enough to have 2 grown children.
Her brother met a girl at a restaurant in Frederick, MD and started going together. This cousin and I have the same last name. One day she was visiting her parents and told them she was seeing a guy named "David _______" Her mom asked if he was related to me. When the girl pulled out a picture of my cousin, there was no doubt we were related. It turned out that her mom and stepdad had known me for years from the pistol club. That sealed the deal and now my cousin and the daughter of my friends from the pistol club have been married long enough to have 2 grown children.
Dougaz
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12 years ago, I plopped down in the last available seal on a SWA flight heading back from LV to PHX, after 3 frustrating work days in Sin City. Next to me was the future Mrs. Wonderful on her way to PHX to watch the Az Cards lose another football game.
She was fumbling with her purse, trying to fish out cash for a drink, as the stew tried to explain that all they accepted was drink coupons. As I flew SWA over 30 times a year, I had enough drink coupons to buy everyone on board a drink. I finally handed the stew a pile of coupons and said "please get her whatever she wants" as I was tired and just wanted to get home.
She followed me off the flight asking how often I came to LV and could we get together for dinner, drinks etc. I finally broke down and gave her my E mail address and she began an E mail campaign dedicated to getting together, which we did. 12 years later, we are still together, making our long term quest, a home in the Caribbean. That home might be ours as soon as November of this year!
She was fumbling with her purse, trying to fish out cash for a drink, as the stew tried to explain that all they accepted was drink coupons. As I flew SWA over 30 times a year, I had enough drink coupons to buy everyone on board a drink. I finally handed the stew a pile of coupons and said "please get her whatever she wants" as I was tired and just wanted to get home.
She followed me off the flight asking how often I came to LV and could we get together for dinner, drinks etc. I finally broke down and gave her my E mail address and she began an E mail campaign dedicated to getting together, which we did. 12 years later, we are still together, making our long term quest, a home in the Caribbean. That home might be ours as soon as November of this year!
hoosierone
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Living in Chicago, I was on vacation not doing much when my boss called and said he had a manager in WI quit and would I mind going up there to run the place while they get a replacement. My future wife was the only other employee. I liked what I saw and was not seeing anybody at the time. Saturday evening I was in a bar working up the courage to call her. Called her and asked if she'd like to have a few drinks. To my surprise she accepted. I later found out after I hung up her boyfriend called her and she told him she was busy. Seven months later we were married.
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duane_wade
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After my first wife died I was used by 2 younger women for money and free labor, thought the second one was really attracted to me but found out later that I was being used.
I prayed to God to bring a woman into my life that would love me for me and not what I could buy or do. About 2 weeks later I met my current wife online, she was in a Christian chat room and saw that I was from a town that she had lived in and asked me if i knew some people from a church that she had gone to. After about a month of chatting with her we decided to meet and go to Winter Jam in Fort Wayne. They stopped us from going in due to the Coliseum being at capacity so we went to a local restaurant and talked for 3 hours. I had a feeling after that night that she would become Mrs. Wade.
Our wedding was planned for May 5th, my mother was in failing health and we knew that she would not live another week so I asked my friend that was going to marry us to come to my sister's house (mother lived with her) and marry us with mom. She sang at the wedding, ate a small piece of cake and went to sleep and passed away 4 days later.
Five days later we had our formal wedding.
The end of April and beginning of May are bittersweet to me but my mom knew that the woman I was marrying was the one that God brought into my life. I wouldn't change a thing as it was all in His plans.
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I prayed to God to bring a woman into my life that would love me for me and not what I could buy or do. About 2 weeks later I met my current wife online, she was in a Christian chat room and saw that I was from a town that she had lived in and asked me if i knew some people from a church that she had gone to. After about a month of chatting with her we decided to meet and go to Winter Jam in Fort Wayne. They stopped us from going in due to the Coliseum being at capacity so we went to a local restaurant and talked for 3 hours. I had a feeling after that night that she would become Mrs. Wade.
Our wedding was planned for May 5th, my mother was in failing health and we knew that she would not live another week so I asked my friend that was going to marry us to come to my sister's house (mother lived with her) and marry us with mom. She sang at the wedding, ate a small piece of cake and went to sleep and passed away 4 days later.
Five days later we had our formal wedding.
The end of April and beginning of May are bittersweet to me but my mom knew that the woman I was marrying was the one that God brought into my life. I wouldn't change a thing as it was all in His plans.
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THE PILGRIM
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There I was, the AF sent me to Bunker Hill AFB and I lived in Peru, IN.
To say there was a shortage of desirable ladies there would be understated.
My Buds and I had a lot of parties and frantically invited local and nearby ladies.
One day a friend who worked at the local telephone office called me.
She reports a really good looking Blonde schoolteacher just came in and signed up for a phone.
So I called her and that's how all that started.
A few ago she passed.
We have a Dau and a Son.
My Dau and now we are blessed with a GrandDau are a lot like her.
Since her departure I Have had only bad luck with the ladies.
All the ladies I meet are either Hitler's Sister or the AntiChrist!
Some of the guys say, find a woman you don't like and can't get along with and buy her a house!
So far I haven't done that, probably won't!
Did I mention how much I love my Granddaughter?
To say there was a shortage of desirable ladies there would be understated.
My Buds and I had a lot of parties and frantically invited local and nearby ladies.
One day a friend who worked at the local telephone office called me.
She reports a really good looking Blonde schoolteacher just came in and signed up for a phone.
So I called her and that's how all that started.
A few ago she passed.
We have a Dau and a Son.
My Dau and now we are blessed with a GrandDau are a lot like her.
Since her departure I Have had only bad luck with the ladies.
All the ladies I meet are either Hitler's Sister or the AntiChrist!
Some of the guys say, find a woman you don't like and can't get along with and buy her a house!
So far I haven't done that, probably won't!
Did I mention how much I love my Granddaughter?
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In was going through a pre-divorce period and took a new job. She was the Executive Secretary and handled my confidential correspondence. From day one, she was after me==everybody in the office knew it but me! My boss held management meetings depending where Happy Hour was. Well, she majored in English with an emphasis on Victorian literature, and, although a Biology major, I had an interest in the Victorian explorers and Victorian ghost stories (Dickens was a collector and writer of ghost stories as well as an amateur paranormal investigator). We would sit there making puns and references that went over everybody else' heads. She went to a new job and we started dating when my ex-moved out. First date was to Tommy's Burgers in Hollywood. Then she fixed me lunch: lavender stroganoff and green pasta (Never to be duplicated, thank the Lord) and I fixed her a dinner of venison tacos.
Quote: "Family lore is that I bought her from her brother for a 12 pack of Schlitz."
I had a buddy who traded a box of 30-30's to date his now wife to the high school prom!
Quote: "Family lore is that I bought her from her brother for a 12 pack of Schlitz."
I had a buddy who traded a box of 30-30's to date his now wife to the high school prom!
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After my first wife died I was used by 2 younger women for money and free labor, thought the second one was really attracted to me but found out later that I was being used.
I prayed to God to bring a woman into my life that would love me for me and not what I could buy or do. About 2 weeks later I met my current wife online, she was in a Christian chat room and saw that I was from a town that she had lived in and asked me if i knew some people from a church that she had gone to. After about a month of chatting with her we decided to meet and go to Winter Jam in Fort Wayne. They stopped us from going in due to the Coliseum being at capacity so we went to a local restaurant and talked for 3 hours. I had a feeling after that night that she would become Mrs. Wade.
Our wedding was planned for May 5th, my mother was in failing health and we knew that she would not live another week so I asked my friend that was going to marry us to come to my sister's house (mother lived with her) and marry us with mom. She sang at the wedding, ate a small piece of cake and went to sleep and passed away 4 days later.
Five days later we had our formal wedding.
The end of April and beginning of May are bittersweet to me but my mom knew that the woman I was marrying was the one that God brought into my life. I wouldn't change a thing as it was all in His plans.
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Your story sir, is the first one that made me tear up here... Many happy and sweet stories on this thread, but both sad and happy for you. Don't be sad, you did a beautiful thing and gave mom a beautiful memory to carry on through eternity at the side of the Lord. May God continue to bless you and yours. VR, NMP.
Bill Bates
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This a story of a girl with long blond hair down to her cute butt, a guy and a car.
Almost exactly 40 years ago I hit the jackpot. I was driving through town when a lovely girl in short shorts was just getting off her motorcycle in front of a local club. Like most guys that sure caught my eye.
I drove a few blocks to where I was headed to grab a burger. After finishing I was a bit bored and still had that pretty girl on my mind.
I pulled out of the parking lot and after four right turns I saw the motorcycle and I pulled into the space infront of the club.
The club had room you entered where the doorman / bouncer stood to let people in to the club. He was a good friend I had seen a in a bit so we chatted for awhile. After a few minutes some people came in so I stepped out of the way so stepped back and let my buddy do his job taking care of the line.
Then out stepped the pretty blued girl with the long blond hair. She had to give my buddy the bouncer a hug before she left. I don't even think she noticed me standing there.
Then she noticed the car. My car, a bright red, 1974 L-Type DeTomaso Pantera. She told my buddy she would give anything to drive a car like that. I stepped out with the keys dangling from my finger and said go ahead take it for a spin.
At the time was dressed a little grubby in a tee shirt and jeans, not ready for clubbing or picking up woman. I was in my mid 20's. I had long hair. Nope I didn't look like the kind of guy that would own a fancy Italian sports car.
Her response was' "yeah right the isn't your car." I assured her it was but she wasn't buying it. My friend wasn't give me a bit of help. He just stood there smiling.
It went back and forth, "yes, it is really my car" and her, "I'm not going to go out there and try to get in that car"
I finely said, "fine, I'll go out and unlock the door for you'' which I did. By then my friend Mike clued her in that it was my car and I was "okay".
I asked her again if she wanted to drive my car. She declined but did say she would love to go for a ride. I'm not dumb, I opened the passenger as fast as I could.
We went for maybe a 20 minute drive. When I delivered her back to the club and her motorcycle I asked for her number. She gave me 4 numbers: hers, her moms, work and modeling agent.
Next day I called and asked her if she wanted to go out that night. She said yes.
Since then I think I could count the days we've been apart on my fingers and toes. In January we celebrate our 40th anniversary. I married way way up.
the car and then the girl.
At 59 she still turns my head.
Not one of our wedding photos but one that was done 15 years ago as an advertisement for a floral bridal dress shop.
Almost exactly 40 years ago I hit the jackpot. I was driving through town when a lovely girl in short shorts was just getting off her motorcycle in front of a local club. Like most guys that sure caught my eye.
I drove a few blocks to where I was headed to grab a burger. After finishing I was a bit bored and still had that pretty girl on my mind.
I pulled out of the parking lot and after four right turns I saw the motorcycle and I pulled into the space infront of the club.
The club had room you entered where the doorman / bouncer stood to let people in to the club. He was a good friend I had seen a in a bit so we chatted for awhile. After a few minutes some people came in so I stepped out of the way so stepped back and let my buddy do his job taking care of the line.
Then out stepped the pretty blued girl with the long blond hair. She had to give my buddy the bouncer a hug before she left. I don't even think she noticed me standing there.
Then she noticed the car. My car, a bright red, 1974 L-Type DeTomaso Pantera. She told my buddy she would give anything to drive a car like that. I stepped out with the keys dangling from my finger and said go ahead take it for a spin.
At the time was dressed a little grubby in a tee shirt and jeans, not ready for clubbing or picking up woman. I was in my mid 20's. I had long hair. Nope I didn't look like the kind of guy that would own a fancy Italian sports car.
Her response was' "yeah right the isn't your car." I assured her it was but she wasn't buying it. My friend wasn't give me a bit of help. He just stood there smiling.
It went back and forth, "yes, it is really my car" and her, "I'm not going to go out there and try to get in that car"
I finely said, "fine, I'll go out and unlock the door for you'' which I did. By then my friend Mike clued her in that it was my car and I was "okay".
I asked her again if she wanted to drive my car. She declined but did say she would love to go for a ride. I'm not dumb, I opened the passenger as fast as I could.
We went for maybe a 20 minute drive. When I delivered her back to the club and her motorcycle I asked for her number. She gave me 4 numbers: hers, her moms, work and modeling agent.
Next day I called and asked her if she wanted to go out that night. She said yes.
Since then I think I could count the days we've been apart on my fingers and toes. In January we celebrate our 40th anniversary. I married way way up.
the car and then the girl.
At 59 she still turns my head.
Not one of our wedding photos but one that was done 15 years ago as an advertisement for a floral bridal dress shop.
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