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Title: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 03, 2010, 10:38:30 AM
And I would to it all over again in a heartbeat.

I can't believe that I have been married for 23 years yet at the same time I can hardly remember a time that he has not been in my life.  I met him a week before I turned 15, married him when I was 20 and I hate to brag but it has been a walk in the park. I'm pretty sure he got the raw end of the deal. 
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Carl on January 03, 2010, 10:41:25 AM
And I would to it all over again in a heartbeat.

I can't believe that I have been married for 23 years yet at the same time I can hardly remember a time that he has not been in my life.  I met him a week before I turned 15, married him when I was 20 and I hate to brag but it has been a walk in the park. I'm pretty sure he got the raw end of the deal. 

As a I guy I would disagree with that last statement. :)

Congrats BEG!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: NHSparky on January 03, 2010, 10:43:10 AM
Most men DO get the raw end of the deal, BEG...


(runs and hides)
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Schadenfreude on January 03, 2010, 10:48:34 AM
Congratulations BEG! You two are very perfect for one another. Many blessings, that's for sure!  :heart:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 03, 2010, 10:48:59 AM
Most men DO get the raw end of the deal, BEG...


(runs and hides)

Hey I already admitted he got the raw end of the deal, why should I care what the rest of the men in the world get. :p
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on January 03, 2010, 10:50:48 AM
Congrats BEG! :cheersmate:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 03, 2010, 10:51:52 AM
As a I guy I would disagree with that last statement. :)

Congrats BEG!  :cheersmate:

That was sweet of you Carl but I don't think I could be married to me.  :p
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: bijou on January 03, 2010, 10:53:39 AM
Congratulations BEG, may 2010 be the best year yet.  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Ladywinter on January 03, 2010, 10:55:49 AM
Ah, Happy Anniversary to you and the Mr.! :cheersmate:

 :heart:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Carl on January 03, 2010, 10:56:59 AM
That was sweet of you Carl but I don't think I could be married to me.  :p

That is what makes it so perfect...you don`t have to be. :)
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 03, 2010, 11:07:33 AM
That is what makes it so perfect...you don`t have to be. :)

I am reactive, if he were a jerk I would be the same way to him and our marriage wouldn't be so great.  He makes me a better person.  He....completes.....me.  :p 
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 03, 2010, 11:13:41 AM
Thanks guys   :-*
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Lord Undies on January 03, 2010, 11:14:03 AM
I am reactive, if he were a jerk I would be the same way to him and our marriage wouldn't be so great.  He makes me a better person.  He....completes.....me.  :p 

 :heart:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: franksolich on January 03, 2010, 11:33:37 AM
Happy anniversary, BEG, and twice as many more!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BadCat on January 03, 2010, 11:36:57 AM
Congratulations.
He must be a saint.
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 03, 2010, 11:40:17 AM
Congratulations.
He must be a saint.

Smart ass
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Flame on January 03, 2010, 11:40:52 AM
Congrats, BEG!  

I'm going on 18 yrs myself, but we didn't meet until I was 24.
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: SVPete on January 03, 2010, 11:50:13 AM
Congrats BEG! Mrs. SVPete and I are a few years ahead of you, but it gets even better. Together, you can get through things might not alone; together, the good times are exponentially better.
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Lord Undies on January 03, 2010, 12:10:37 PM
Well, at 39 years this June, Lady Underwire and I probably win the CC Longest Marriage trophy, but 23 years is nothing to sneeze at either.  It won't be long now until you turn from being "that nice couple down the street" into being "that older couple down the street".  It kinda happens overnight without you knowing.

 :p

Congratulations on a successful life!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Oceander on January 03, 2010, 12:30:45 PM
Happy Anniversary!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: bkg on January 03, 2010, 05:26:01 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: catsmtrods on January 03, 2010, 05:49:12 PM
 Congrats. It is wonderful! Me and my bride are going on 34 this June. The begining seems like yesterday. Damn time flies!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Splashdown on January 03, 2010, 05:52:33 PM
Congrats, BEG. Many, many more years of happiness!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 03, 2010, 06:16:46 PM
Thanks guys.  My husband took the girls and a friend of my oldest daughter (who came from Dallas for a visit) to Venice Beach.  They are still gone.  That should show you that we have been married for 23 years, he goes off to the beach and I stay home.   :p  He is taking me to dinner tonight though. 
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BadCat on January 03, 2010, 06:20:24 PM
Thanks guys.  My husband took the girls and a friend of my oldest daughter (who came from Dallas for a visit) to Venice Beach.  They are still gone.  That should show you that we have been married for 23 years, he goes off to the beach and I stay home.   :p  He is taking me to dinner tonight though. 

Give him something "nice" when he gets home.
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: debk on January 04, 2010, 12:59:51 AM
It takes a great deal of effort to make a marriage work these days....and a very special combination of two personalities....not many are lucky enough to get both.

Congratulations on being one of the lucky ones!!

 :heart:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Lacarnut on January 04, 2010, 01:18:44 AM
It takes 2 to tango and it looks like you'll were made for eachother.

Congrats!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: SOFTBALL#4GRAMA on January 04, 2010, 08:29:49 AM
Congrats on 23 marvelous yrs....In this day and age, that is a miracle within itself....We celebrated 50 this past June, and it has not been a walk in the park, lots of bumps along the way, most of them, my fault because my husband is a dear, and I love him alot...It has been an interesting journey....
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Chris_ on January 04, 2010, 11:26:04 AM
Congratulations BEG ! 

We're on 32 years here and I too think I am the luckiest woman.

I hope you both had a wonderful day, dinner and night. 

I love hearing about long marriages.
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: njpines on January 04, 2010, 12:56:28 PM
Congratulations BEG!  My husband and I passed the 23 year marker as well in Sept.  Here's to many, many more!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: SilverOrchid on January 04, 2010, 01:00:55 PM
Congrads!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Lord Undies on January 04, 2010, 01:02:56 PM
Congrats on 23 marvelous yrs....In this day and age, that is a miracle within itself....We celebrated 50 this past June, and it has not been a walk in the park, lots of bumps along the way, most of them, my fault because my husband is a dear, and I love him alot...It has been an interesting journey....

You have to get a post count of at least 100 before you can unseat my 39 years.   :hammer:


 :p
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Wineslob on January 04, 2010, 02:28:19 PM
We will put up with alot......for a beautiful woman.  :innocent:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Eupher on January 04, 2010, 02:32:04 PM
I really enjoy hearing about this kind of good news.

Congratulations, BEG!

Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: SOFTBALL#4GRAMA on January 04, 2010, 02:57:29 PM
You have to get a post count of at least 100 before you can unseat my 39 years.   :hammer:


 :p

I'm workiing on it.... :lmao:
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: DixieBelle on January 04, 2010, 03:10:44 PM
Congrats BEG! You're not old enough to be married that long though. :-)
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 04, 2010, 05:18:16 PM
Congrats BEG! You're not old enough to be married that long though. :-)

Yes I am, I'm 43.  I can't believe I'm going to be 44 in august.  Someone stop time for me. 

God I am old.   :(
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 04, 2010, 05:20:54 PM
Thanks everyone for the nice comments.  I too love to hear about marriages that are long and the couple still actually like each other and love to spend time with their spouse.  I would rather spend time with my husband than anyone on the face of the earth. 
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: debk on January 04, 2010, 05:44:28 PM
Yes I am, I'm 43.  I can't believe I'm going to be 44 in august.  Someone stop time for me. 

God I am old.   :(


Ahem.....
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: BEG on January 04, 2010, 06:37:54 PM

Ahem.....


If someone stops time for me I will share it with you.   :p
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Duke Nukum on January 04, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
Congrats!   :cheersmate:

And 44 is awesome, looking forward to 45!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: DixieBelle on January 05, 2010, 02:12:52 PM
Thanks everyone for the nice comments.  I too love to hear about marriages that are long and the couple still actually like each other and love to spend time with their spouse.  I would rather spend time with my husband than anyone on the face of the earth. 

awww...

me too to be honest. It will be 10 years for us in May. He's a doll for putting up with me!
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Chris_ on January 05, 2010, 02:35:43 PM
I have such admiration for couples who hold it together, and happily, for life.  I can't do it for more than a few weeks*, so I have a good amount of awe as well.  Congratulations to you both.

*My folks have been married 45 years, so no it wasn't my upbringing that made me a commitmentphobe!.
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: SOFTBALL#4GRAMA on January 05, 2010, 03:12:13 PM
I have such admiration for couples who hold it together, and happily, for life.  I can't do it for more than a few weeks*, so I have a good amount of awe as well.  Congratulations to you both.

*My folks have been married 45 years, so no it wasn't my upbringing that made me a commitmentphobe!.


Marriage is not for everyone honey....But maybe you just havn't met the right one yet, and I bet if you ever do, it will be a lifelong committment...If not, live it as you see it......
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: lastparker on January 05, 2010, 04:04:43 PM
Not to sound like a broken record, but my first thought was

YOU'RE 43??????

I'm torn between sincere admiration and jealous hatred.   :-)

Congratulations!! 
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: YupItsMe on January 05, 2010, 04:53:43 PM
Congrats BEG.  From your pictures I would've guessed you got married at 10.  Myself going on 27 yrs in 2010.  My wife would tell you it only seems like 5.   :-)  But she's still got all her hair and it's still dark.  Mine's silver, what's left of it, so it sounds like she's had the easier time to me. 
Title: Re: It's been 23 years today...
Post by: Airwolf on January 06, 2010, 12:15:51 AM
Happy Anniversary BEG