I got engaged.

[Renew Deal]

Today I asked my girlfriend to marry me. I had been thinking about it and planning it for more than a month. I got the ring the end of November. Today we went to the Fire Island Lighthouse. We couldn't go up the lighthouse, but we had fun looking around. We eventually went down to the beach. There was a perfect Long Island sunset. I eventually gained the guts to ask. Thankfully she said yes. There are some sappy details of course. We aren't even close to setting a date, but you are all invited to the ceremony. Happy New Year!

This picture is about 2 years old.

[Ranec]

1. Congratulations!!! n/t

[Renew Deal]

17. Thank you!

[flvegan]

2. Congrats, Bleachers7 and the future Mrs. Bleachers7!!!!!!!!!

What a grand day for you both. Way to ring in the new year!

[Renew Deal]

5. No pun intended?

lol


This isn't it.

Thanks!!

[flvegan]

12. Um...yes. Of course. Aren't I clever?

[skygazer]

3. Wow, congratulations!

You two are really cute together. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage! :toast: :party: :bounce:

[Renew Deal]

18. Thank you!

I love my girlfriend and thankfully she loves me. I hope we have a very long time together.

[EstimatedProphet]

4. Congrats!

Several of us on DU have gotten engaged this year. One of the few good things about this year IMO...

[Renew Deal]

19. Let's have a group wedding.

Skinner can marry us all together. ;) Congratulations to you too.

[Dr Batsen D Belfry]

6. Congratulations to you and the future Mrs. Bleachers7!

May you both be blessed with a trouble-free engagement, a wonderful wedding, and many years of happiness together.

On second thought, live with the fact #1 will never happen, but the second two are feasible if you work together!

Congrats again and happy New Year!
DBDB

[Renew Deal]

lol Thank you!!!

I think my girlfriend will get a laugh out of that. :toast:

[Dr Batsen D Belfry]

28. Please don't take the trouble free engagement thing

the wrong way. I was only referring to the wedding planning.

You do, however, have an obligation to learn two things
1) Fiancee is misspelled. The correct spelling is FINANCE
2) Each of you have in-laws. You may also have outlaws. In my family, I love my inlaws, as they are totally accepting of everything we do or don't do. They are also wonderful to be with. My family are the outlaws. Don't ask. It is a week-long Dr. Phil special. Trust me.

DBDB

[RayOfHope]

7. Hey congrats!

Good on ya for making it a special moment. When my husband asked me to marry him, I knew what it was (the ring had been sitting in the closet for a month, in the little bag from the jewlers). He handed me a wrapped box, so I had to unwrap it and put it on my own finger. Did I mention he was eating a bowl of cereal at the time?

Congratulations, and much happiness.

[Renew Deal]

22. lol, Thank you

I thought about doing something like that. Thanks again!

[babylonsister]

8. Congratulations to you both!

MAy you have a long and happy life together! :pals:
Thanks for the visual of the Fire Island lighthouse. I grew up on Oak Beach, just across the inlet!

[Renew Deal]

37. That's terrific.

Do you still live on LI? Thanks a lot!

[babylonsister]

76. No, haven't lived there for years.

I moved to OB when I was 9 (from Dix Hills) and lived there til I was 19, going to Babylon H.S. Have some terrific memories! We have lived in TX for many years, Corpus Christi & Houston; had to move because of the work opportunities.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

9. Mazel Tov!!!

So sweet;I got engaged on New Year's Day myself. What a wonderful way to start the new year...on an optimistic note. May you both have a long, happy and healthy life together!

[Renew Deal]

38. Thank you!

I had to think about doing it in 2004. It was a terrible year in so many ways (non-personal). It is a great way to bring in a new year. Thanks

[YellowRubberDuckie]

10. YEA!!

Congrats...Good luck!! *Drinks to ya!*
Duckie

[Renew Deal]

39. Thank you!

:toast:

[youngred]

11. congratulations

good luck and may you two be very happy together :party: :toast:

[Renew Deal]

40. Thank you!

:toast:

[Padraig18]

13. Well done, lad!

A blessing on you both!

:D

[Renew Deal]

44. Thank you Padraig!

:toast:

[RebelOne]

14. I am very happy for you both.

You are a very lucky guy. She is a beautiful girl.

[Renew Deal]

46. She is

My girlfriend, wait scratch that. My fiancee is the best. She's hot and cool all at the same time. Thanks!

[Lone_Star_Dem]

15. Congratulations!!

You two are a great looking couple.

Here's to a long and happy life together! :toast:

[Renew Deal]

47. Thank you!

That is a great picture of us. Happy New Year!

[MercutioATC]

16. Congratulations!!!

I want the sappy details...


...and I'm taking you up on the invite.


:)

[Renew Deal]

48. OK (Sappy details here)

So I didn't know what exactly I was going to do. I had plans that were messed up a few times this week. Finally this worked out. I thought about asking her at the top of the lighthouse. The staircase was closed by the time we got there. We checked out the lighthouse and then walked down to the beach.

The walk from the parking lot was filled with deer and sand dunes. It was really nice. Fire Island is actually a national seashore so it is managed by the same people that manage the GRAND CANYON!!! It's on that level.

So we head down to the beach. There was an amazing sunset that rivaled Santorini. The sun set to the west over the ocean. We were far enough east to not see the city. It was really amazing. My girlfriend by coincidence took pictures of the lighthouse, sunset and us. I wanted to ask, but I was pretty nervous. She was ready to go and I stalled. She drew our initials into the sand. She drew her initials with a heart and then mine. It was sweet. Then I started a little something I thought of. I dropped on a knee. I told her I loved her and then asked. She cried, said yes, hugged me and then asked to see the ring. This was followed by a lot more crying. It was pretty amazing and scary and so many other things.

Thank you for the good wishes and Happy New Year.

[Dorian Gray]

119. It sounds fantastic...

As I was just married this past summer, I'm still all romantic about engagements and weddings! I wish you both the best of luck, and it sounds like you both are very lucky people! :)

[asthmaticeog]

20. Congrats, Bleachers7!

Here's to a long happy life together for you two! :toast:

[Renew Deal]

51. Thank you!

[KoKo]

21. MUCHO CONGRATS! Thanks for Good News!

:loveya: to both of you...and many "floaty hearts" for a fantastic, joyful life together....

:-)'s

koko

[Renew Deal]

52. Thank you!

:loveya:

[sandnsea]

23. Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boy

A wedding, I LOOOOVE weddings!!!

Congratulations!

:bounce:

:bounce:

:bounce:

[Renew Deal]

53. I'll keep you up to date

No one what will happen. We will avoid the subject for a little while. It's not like I feel like planning a wedding anyway. Maybe we can skip over to the honeymoon :think:. We'll see.

[n2mark]

24. Congratulation to both of you!

What a wonderful way to bring in the New Year.

[Renew Deal]

54. Thank you!

Her family has been saying that. I hope so.

[HEAVYHEART]

25. Woohoo!

Congratulations Bleachers7! What a beautiful picture. :toast:

[Renew Deal]

55. That really is a great picture.

That was taken at her sister's old Long Beach, NY apartment. It was not planned. It's a great picture of both of us.

[Cuban_Liberal]

26. Wow!!!!

Good job, big guy!

:D

[Renew Deal]

56. Thanks!

I think I did a good job with the ring too. Her and her family have been going nuts over it. I got it from www.bluenile.com. I felt safer with them than the brick and mortar stores.

[HEAVYHEART]

27. Coolness

I just now saw your tshirt in the picture! You fucking rock dude!!!!

[Renew Deal]

57. lol, Thanks

They're a great band. I happen to be wearing that shirt in my DU gallery picture too. It's a nice coincidence that makes it look like I don't own any other clothes ;). Thanks!

[Boy Interrupted]

124. will you be wearing that t-shirt to the wedding, since

you wear it everywhere else :P jk

[donheld]

29. Well here's to you

[Renew Deal]

58. Thank you!

My girlfriend and I have been joking around about the fiancee thing. I have already learned that the female spelling for fiancee is fiancee. The male spelling is fiance. I have to find out if this is actually matters.

[Gothic Sponge]

30. Congratulations!

:)

[Renew Deal]

59. Thank you!

[SarahB]

31. Another dude off the market!!!

:P
Actually, I wish you nothing but the best. :toast:

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Renew Deal]

60. Hey, I'm not off the market just yet.

If you know what I'm saying. ;)

j/k I love my girlfriend. I have been off for a while now. Thank you! :hi:

[KT2000]

32. Good way to start the year

for both of you. Congrats!

[Renew Deal]

61. Thank you!

[Left Is Write]

33. How wonderful! I am a sucker for love and romance!

And may I say you look perfect together? Congratulations!

[Renew Deal]

63. Read post 48

And of course you may say that. Thanks!

[Tinoire]

34. Fantastic!!!! Wow wow wow! What happy news!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

This is such beautiful news! Thank you for sharing it with us :)

Congratulations to you and to the Missus. Lots of love & joy to you both - together.

:hug:

[Renew Deal]

66. Thank you, Tinoire!

The missus! lol Last night I was joking with her that she was going to be my old lady. Then she told me I would be her old man. Thanks again! :hi:

[UrbScotty]

35. Congratulations and Happy New Year!

:D

[Renew Deal]

67. Thank you!

And Happy New Year to you too.

[jonnyblitz]

36. great news!

and a good choice of picture to attach to the announcement! :toast: :thumbsup:

[Renew Deal]

68. Thanks!

It's probably one of the best pictures of us. :toast:

[Wapsie B]

41. That's so cool.

Congratulations to you and your girlfriend.

[Renew Deal]

69. Thanks!

It is pretty cool. I have no idea what's next. She says she wants to be engaged for a while, but who knows what that means. We are both kind of letting the whole thing sink in.

[noshenanigans]

42. Oooh, wow!

Congratulations! That's so amazing. I wish you both a long and happy life together :)

[Renew Deal]

81. Thank you!

We are trying to let it sink in some today. My girlfriend is enjoying her ring very much. ;) I think that helps.

[Solly Mack]

43. Congratulations!!!!!!

:toast::bounce::toast:

[Renew Deal]

82. Thank you!

[Lostnote03]

45. Damn You're Ugly Dude!!!!....She certainly must be a Saint!!!!!.....LoL...

.....God Bless The Two Of You!!!!

[Renew Deal]

83. lol, Thanks

O8)

[wovenpaint]

49. WhooHooo! Great way to start the year!

Congratulations and best wishes to you both!

:toast:

[Renew Deal]

84. Thank you!

[Brundle_Fly]

50. Woot

congrats!

I did that in March, nervewracking hey!
got married in mid november.

Best of Luck!

[Renew Deal]

86. Congratulations to you too.

Man was it nerve-wracking. I nearly passed out when I talked to her dad. She nearly passed out when I asked her. She was surprised.

[underpants]

62. Congratulations

Yaaaaaaaaay!

[Renew Deal]

87. Thank you!

I never imagined that I would see scrolling underpants after something like this. :hi:

[GOPisEvil]

64. Congratulations. And Happy New Year.

:party: Your fiancee is beautiful and you look happy together.

[Renew Deal]

88. Thank you!

And Happy New Year to you too. My fiancee. That is going to take getting used to. It's so weird.

She is a great girl. We have been together a little more than 3 years. We have similar personalities, but different interests. I like that a lot.

[Dzimbowicz]

65. Congratulations and Happy New Year

:party:

[Renew Deal]

89. Thank you!

And Happy New Year to you too! :party:

[Mikimouse]

70. Heartfelt congrats to you!...

I wish you both all the happiness!

[Renew Deal]

90. Thank you!

[pres2032]

71. congratulations!

[Renew Deal]

91. Thank you!

[Feathered Fish]

72. Congrats!!!

Always exciting to hear. :toast:

[Renew Deal]

92. Thanks!

And hopefully you will only hear it from me once. ;) I told my girlfriend that I went all out on the ring because I only plan to do it once. She cracked up.

[flamingyouth]

73. Congrats to you!

That's really great news! :)

[Renew Deal]

94. Thank you!

Believe me, her family agrees with you. She has two sisters. I am the only SO that doesn't have kids or some serious baggage. The other guys are much older and both with 2-3 kids.

[auntAgonist]

74. May you be blessed with many

years of happiness!


congratulations.

[Renew Deal]

95. Thank you!

[JI7]

75. that's a great pic

you both look great together , a really cute couple. love the way she is looking at you.

[Renew Deal]

96. It really is.

That picture is from her sisters apartment in Long Beach, LI like 2 years ago. It just came out great. Thanks!

[RogueTrooper]

77. Congratulations

:toast:

[Renew Deal]

97. Thank you!

[elehhhhna]

78. u 2 r CUUUUUTE! Congrats!

[Renew Deal]

98. Thank you!

:loveya:

[bigwillq]

79. Congrats!

Aww, what a cute couple!

BEst of luck. Let us know when you set a date!:toast:

[Renew Deal]

100. I will

I plan to invite everyone to any ceremony there is. I really have no idea what we're doing, but I'm pretty sure we're not doing a Vegas drive thru wedding. Thank you!

[koneko]

80. Congratulations!!!!!

That is wonderful news!

One of my favorite sayings about engagements is - Always remember that a successful relationship isn't built on gazing at each other, but gazing ahead to your future.

All the best to you both, now and always!!!!!

[Renew Deal]

101. Thank you!

And that's great advice. I think my girlfriend and I are a unique couple that looks forward to the future as much as the present.

[catbert836]

85. Congratulations!

I've never been married myself... there've been a couple close calls but I've avoided it very well. I hope you're happy!

[Renew Deal]

102. We are happy.

I could have avoided it too, but I felt that she is the right person at the right time. I add the right time part because we have been together for 3+ years and I believe that she's the one. Thank you!

[catbert836]

108. Well, good for you!

n/t

[Athletic Grrl]

93. Congratulations!

You both look very happy in that pic.

Ain't love grand? :loveya:

[Renew Deal]

103. Love is grand.

And it's a bitch sometimes too. I have been on both sides of that. Thanks!

[Cobalt Violet]

99. Congrats!

And congrats to the soon to be Mrs. Bleacher7 too.

[Renew Deal]

104. Thank you!

I mentioned to her that a couple people said future Mrs. Bleachers7. She got a laugh out of that. Thanks again!

[Hans Delbrook]

105. Wonderful news!

Good friends of mine got engaged late this year and on New Year's eve (that would be yesterday) I offered to make their wedding cake. (My 2nd one!)

[Renew Deal]

110. Wanna make a 3rd?

;) Thank you!

[Hans Delbrook]

113. Are you in the Philadelphia area?

If you are - I'd love to!:toast:

[Renew Deal]

121. I bookmarked this.

I am in NY. I will let you know what I'm up to. Thanks!

[Fleshdancer]

106. May the two of you never stop smiling!

Congratulations :)

[Renew Deal]

111. Thank you!

:D

[deadparrot]

107. Congratulations and best of luck!!

[Renew Deal]

112. Thank you!

[Renew Deal]

109. Thank you all for your kind words and good wishes.

Happy New Year. I wish you all the best. :toast:

[HEyHEY]

114. Cool man - congrats!

[sundog]

115. right on man... congrats

:toast:

[SmokingJacket]

116. Wonderful!!!!

You both look very happy and cute.

Best to you!

:toast:

[Boy Interrupted]

117. what a beautiful couple.. congrats!! and to celebrate

how about this flash from the past

[Renew Deal]

122. lol

You know I first posted that some months ago? That thing will put you into seizures. :scared: Thanks!

[buddhamama]

118. Congrats to you both

You're a nice looking couple. I wish you a life of friendship and love. :toast:

[fluffernutter]

120. how darn cute are you two? congratulations!

[Schema Thing]

123. Look at her! (worshiping you)

congrats; I'm a sap for romance.