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Celebrating 36 years of not killing each other…..

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Yes, there’s that as well.

This was the very first picture of us ever taken ….

 

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Back in 1984, on that awful chair at his mother’s house…… right before we got married. I may look twelve, but no worries. I’d just turned 20. (As for the husband’s hair… I have no idea what was going on there.)

We knew each other for 6 days.

Yes, you read that correctly…. 6 days. And to be honest, 3 of those were the required waiting period for the marriage license.

People thought we were crazy.  (We knew we weren’t.)

 

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People said it would never last.  (It’s been 36 years.)

 

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The Grateful Dead had it right…..

What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been!

 

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But I wouldn’t trade a minute of it.

Anyway…. this year on our anniversary?

 

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A seriously beautiful bouquet from my other half….

 

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That got better every day as all the blooms opened up.

 

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The rose colors were gorgeous.

Then it was off to our favorite restaurant in Boothbay Harbor…. before their doors were shut due to the virus.  The decor is nothing to write home about, and the menu is smaller in winter….. but the food is still fabulous.

 

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As were the seasonal cocktails.

I started with a Ciderberry.

 

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And moved on to a few Sugar Plums made with this.

OMG!!

If you’ve never payed attention to any of my advice before?

Start now… and buy a bottle.

 

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It doesn’t matter if you’re not a fig fan. I actually hate the things.

But this was like nothing I’d ever tasted before. A very unique flavor. I read they also make a Golden Apricot ….. and I’ll be looking for that as well.

 

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Can’t remember what they called my appetizer but it was delicious, with just the right amount of spice.

Husband went with his usual French Onion soup and a light main dish of broiled haddock and asparagus.

 

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I, on the other hand….

 

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Dove into the richest, creamiest most delightful Parmesan risotto you’ll find this side of Italy. It’s one of their specialties and I can never resist…. paired here with pan seared scallops, mushrooms, arugula and a citrus balsamic glaze.

I don’t care how many pounds I gained…

It was worth it!

 

 

 

 

34 thoughts on “Celebrating 36 years of not killing each other…..”

  5. Aww congrats to you and the Hubs on your 36 years without killing each other. Believe me, that is a huge milestone! You all look exactly the same, okay maybe the hubs look a tad grumpier. But only a tad, lol. 🤣😝😆😁

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  10. I love a good love story 🙂 Happy anniversary!

    Me? I joke that I’ve been divorced longer – 43 years – than most couples remain married!

    Honestly, speaking as a retired divorce attorney, you’ve achieved something most don’t, something worthy of celebrating. Congrats, and cheers to many more anniversaries in your future!

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  11. I love stories of marriages that buck the traditional dating time. I know someone who got engaged on the second date and married after six months. Two kids and decades later and they’re still going strong. On the other hand, I know someone who dated his girlfriend for five years and their marriage lasted all of 10 months, so you just never know…
    Congrats!

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