Yes, there’s that as well.
This was the very first picture of us ever taken ….
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.)
People said it would never last. (It’s been 36 years.)
The Grateful Dead had it right…..
What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been!
But I wouldn’t trade a minute of it.
Anyway…. this year on our anniversary?
A seriously beautiful bouquet from my other half….
That got better every day as all the blooms opened up.
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.
As were the seasonal cocktails.
I started with a Ciderberry.
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.
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.
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.
I, on the other hand….
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!
Congratulations on 36 years of marriage! Love at first sight it sounds like!
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Pretty much, yes!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Thanks!
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Happy anniversary!
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Thanks!
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Congrats! Not a speck of rust on them flowers.
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It was an anniversary miracle….
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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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We’ve outlasted every couple we know. Which is quite sad actually…
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Well, you haven’t outlasted me and my better half — 51 1/2 years and counting. Somehow, it doesn’t seem like a day over 50 years — but then, who’s counting.
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Bravo! I don’t hear this nearly enough.
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For them, but y’all are just proving your AWESOME! lol
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Happy Anniversary! And I won’t even pick on you for all the times you nagged him!! If he could put up with you for all those years I guess we can also! :O)
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He’s had lots of practice!
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Happy Anniversary. May you celebrate many more in such a stylish and yummy way. 🥂
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We’ll try!
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Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you!
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Happy Anniversary!
Snookums and I found the solution. Never have fights … but territorial disputes are OK as long as taking prisoners is forbidden …
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Funny you say that because we never fight. Not that we always agree, far from it…. but it’s very rare we ever raise our voice to the other.
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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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Thanks. And happy 43rd divorce anniversary to you! I’m assuming that’s it’s something to celebrate of course…
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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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You never do. We were just lucky!
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Nah. You chose correctly! It’s a skill. I have it, too. 😉
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Congrats on your wedding anniversary! Loved the pictures capturing memories over the years!! Cheers!! 🥂🎉💐
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Thanks. Sometimes it still feels like yesterday…
🙂
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Happy anniversary!! I loved seeing all the pics through time!
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Thanks! It was fun going through them all..
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As a divorced male, I can be pretty cynical… but, I think you nailed it!
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Marriage is always a work in progress.
😉
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Happy Anniversary and Bon Appetit! Yum yum!
I love that you married so quickly. When you know, you know!
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Well, he wasn’t a hoarder back then.
So there is that…..
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