Haruka3_2000 and I are officially a couple

[LostinVA]

Even though we've both been pretty sure of things, we wanted to be absolutely sure before we announced it to the Lounge. As unexpected as this was for both of us, we couldn't be happier.

I know the two of us being off the market is sure to break many a LOunger's heart... especially those of you who are Kate Winslet fans.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

1. Or those who are a fan of me in my wifebeater.

Oh wait, that's your desktop. Sicko.

:loveya:

[LostinVA]

4. hehehehehehe

[lost-in-nj]

87. Haruka

I hope you will still be a JERSEY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!
We need you here..... :)

Lost

ps I am doing fine (right now :hi: )

lost

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

95. Glad to hear you're doing fine.

No matter where I end up, I will ALWAYS be a Jersey Girl.

BTW, she's also a Jersey girl, just misplaced in VA.

[kwassa]

2. Congratulations!

though I see Kate as being somehow more available to a guy than you two!

Best wishes.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

5. Nearly all women are "straight," not straight.

Thanks for the congratulations though!

:toast:

[idgiehkt]

12. what is 'strait'?

I see that all the time...I mean besides geographical.

[Guava Jelly]

3. But I was gonna turn you back straight :o(

I thought we had something ;(
:toast: I am happy for you two wonderful ladies :)
:applause:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

6. Thank you!

And you're still an honorary lesbian.

:toast:

[idgiehkt]

7. this can only mean one thing

Video!

:bounce: :bounce:

But seriously, I am very, very happy for the two of you, even though I choked in the bathtub and almost died because of your Kate Winslet picture scam. :rofl:

I offer you my congrats, you make a great couple :hug:

[LostinVA]

11. The Kate Wiinslet thing was so sweet

And, thanks!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

14. The Kate Winslet thing was fucking awesome.

Thanks for the congratulations.

[idgiehkt]

16. this reply is to both of you

I did it AGAIN the other night when I started thinking about it in the tub.

:rofl:

:rofl:

But that time was my fault. Oh, by the way, I have since laughed that hard, though, thank goodness I wasn't in the tub this time. It was the other day when GoPsUx accidently posted a pic of his butt on my 'big behind' thread. That was actually pain-inducing laughter. :rofl:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Congrats to you both!

I have forgotten.....are you in a state where you can be legally joined?

If so, then it's even better!

And if not........well, then I expect it will come one fine day...

I wish you both endless joy!

:loveya: :grouphug: :loveya:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

22. I am. She's not.

Things aren't at that level yet, anyway.

I do expect it to be a very good year, though.

[Redstone]

9. Good deal for both of you. Be happy.

And hey, if you want to come to Connecticut to do the civil union thing, our house and backyard are available to you for the ceremony / party.

Redstone

[LostinVA]

25. Thank you, Redstone, that's really sweet

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

26. Well, we're not at that point but...

you're not too far from my family's cabin in CT, so maybe I'll pay you a visit during the summer.

And we are very, very happy.

[Redstone]

That's right, we talked about that, didn't we? And I, of course, have forgotten where

you said the cabin is.

Christ, if I had known what that fourth concussion was going to do to my memory, I might have remembered how I got it, and not done whatever it was that I did to get it.

Hey, I think that's a good new sig line for me!

Redstone

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

35. It's in Stonington. nt

[speedoo]

38. And my ex is a Justice of the Peace, who's done many weddings, or whatever

you want to call it.

So, if that time comes, I can get her to do another. Especially if an invite for me is involved.;-)

Seriously, congratulations to you both.:toast:

And I hope to meet you sometime soon Lost. Haruka's a sweetheart so I gotta say you are a lucky woman. :hi:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

51. Thanks!

:toast:

Well, there will probably be a small DU meetup in the future.

:hi:

[speedoo]

67. Excellent!

I'll be there, if at all possible!:thumbsup:

[LostinVA]

110. I agree with you, Speedo

Haruka is terrific, and I am very, very lucky.

[LeftyMom]

10. Did you two just now figure that out?

Gee, it's a good thing this thread isn't in LBN. ;)

[LostinVA]

13. We wanted to actually meet and everything to be 100% sure

[LeftyMom]

15. Well, yeah, but what's the fun in that?

Other than hanging out, and that one thing we're not supposed to talk about in the lounge, and oh nevermind. :sigh:

[LostinVA]

20. Hanging out is always fun

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

17. The AP wires haven't picked it up yet.

:rofl:

[LeftyMom]

21. The blogosphere broke this days ago!

Damn those lazy MSM reporters! :rofl:

[LostinVA]

23. Well, Gerry Ford did die

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

24. Where in the world is...

Jason Leopold?

[RevolutionaryActs]

18. Awwwww

I'm so happy for you both. :bounce::loveya::hug:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

27. Thanks!

:hug:

[RevolutionaryActs]

29. But I still can challenge you to naked wrestling matches, right?

:shrug:



;)




:rofl:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

31. No.

She's the only one that gets to do that.

[RevolutionaryActs]

32. Damn.

How else will I get locked threads now? :P

[LostinVA]

34. I think Lynnesin likes to have naked wrestling matches

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

36. And that's why Lynne isn't sharing a room with us in D.C.

[RevolutionaryActs]

44. Interesting..

They might deserve its own thread though, "since I can't challenge haruka to naked wrestling matches anymore, who's next?"


You know, or not. :silly:

[LostinVA]

111. I agree!

[SPKrazy]

89. You Can On The Other Hand

challenge me to them!

:rofl:

[uppityperson]

19. congratulations, that is very cool. Hope you have fun together.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

28. Thanks!

And don't you worry. We have plenty of fun.

:evilgrin:

[Gormy Cuss]

30. Yippee!

Congrats to two of my favorite uppity women.:toast:

[LostinVA]

33. Thanks

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

37. Thank you!

:toast:

[blondeatlast]

39. Wonderful! I wish you much happiness.

:bounce: :toast: :bounce:

Edit: typing with an arm brace can lead to typos, just so you know!

[LostinVA]

112. I type without an arm brace and have typos

Thanks for the congrats!

[Starbucks Anarchist]

40. Congratulations!

:hug: :toast: :party:

[LostinVA]

41. Yeah, I figured since Rachael Ray is married, Haruka would do

[Starbucks Anarchist]

46. LMAO!

:rofl:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

48. Fine...

I guess I can take 2nd place.

[LostinVA]

113. But it's behind RACHAEL RAY, babe

That's nothing to be ashamed of.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

45. Thanks!

:toast:

:hug:

[swag]

42. Nice going, you two.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

47. Thanks! Let me know when you come to NYC next.

[bicentennial_baby]

43. And I only hope

that you two don't get the raft of shit we got here, initially...But you won't, b/c there's only two of you :)

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

49. Thanks.

And it sucks that you had to take shit from stupid people about the sniffas.

[jonnyblitz]

50. congratulations to the both of you!

I am glad you two were finally able to meet! I wish you both a good 2007! :hug: :hi:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

53. Thanks!

I wish you a good 2007, too!

:hug: :hi:

[LostinVA]

114. I miss you, Jonny

[Haole Girl]

52. I'm glad you're happy!

:hi:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

54. We're very happy.

:hi:

[GalleryGod]

55. Oh, yeah, sure.

Good luck, Kids!:toast:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

56. No, for real, dude!

:toast:

[NightNurse]

60. They're not kidding,Honey!

Good luck to you both.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

62. Thanks!

[RetroLounge]

57. No offense, but, duh, like, no kidding...

I can recognize when flirting crosses into phone calls and PM's and IM's and those lusty innuendoes...

In fact, I was under the impression you already were a couple, and that it was public knowledge...

In any event, Biggo Congratulations! :woohoo: :bounce: :toast: :party:

:D

:hi:

RL

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

59. Well, we kind of were, but it wasn't official until New Years.

But thank you for the congratulations.

:toast:

P.S. We were sober, so we can't even blame alcohol.

[RetroLounge]

63. How do you think I feel?

I haven't been able to blame alcohol for anything in like, over 16 years...

:rofl:

RL

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

64. True.

For me to be sober on New Years is like fucking epic, though.

[RetroLounge]

72. But worth it, I'm sure...

some things you want to remember in detail...

:hi:

RL

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

74. Oh, I remember the details.

:hi:

[Gormy Cuss]

93. That should be your new sig line.

For me to be sober on New Years is like fucking epic

:rofl:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

96. Done.

:rofl:

[LostinVA]

115. Well, we had to get some technicalities out of the way

Before we announced it to all the important people: family, friends, the Lounge.

[NMDemDist2]

58. I'm so glad for you both

:grouphug:

I have lurked around here enough to know it was a distinct possibility

so glad it is working out :bounce:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

61. Were we that obvious?

:rofl:

Anyway, we're very happy.

[FedUpWithIt All]

65. I know my heart is broken...Kate...er LostinVA

:7

Honestly, i am thrilled for the two of you. Glad the anticipation was worth it. :grouphug:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

66. It was very much worth it.

[LostinVA]

116. Just remember, "I'll never let go, FedUpWithIt All!"

Hehehhehehe

[FedUpWithIt All]

123. ...

:rofl: :rofl:


Took me a good long minute because as much as i love Ms. Winslet...I was probably the only person in the country who only saw that movie once. :P

:hi:

[LostinVA]

125. Hehehehe

[La Lioness Priyanka]

68. congratulations.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

70. Yeah, I went down there for New Year's Eve, and we made it official.

We had an AWESOME time, even if we missed our dinner reservation.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

94. that sounds great....there are better things in life than dinner...

[SeattleGirl]

69. Sweet!!!

I'm very happy for the both of you! :loveya:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

71. Thanks and happy New Year!

:loveya:

[LostinVA]

117. Thanks, chickie

Hope all is going well.

[Midlodemocrat]

73. Wait!!!!!

You're gay?


:faints:


:hide:


Congrats you, two!!!!!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

75. Well, duh...I'm a total queer, remember?

She definitely is, too.

[Midlodemocrat]

76. Right, right.

I really need some sleep.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

77. You're tired from...

all that Cracker Barrel chicken pot pie.

It's weighing you down.

[some guy]

78. congratulations

to both of you. May you have many opportunities to practice your democracy together... :)

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

79. Thanks!

And we will!

:)

[LostinVA]

118. Being a good citizen is very, very important to me

[Aristus]

80. Congratulations, you two! I couldn't be happier for you!

:party::bounce::woohoo::bounce::party:

When do we get to see a couples picture?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

83. Thank you!

It will be in front of the Olive Garden in Times Square.

[crim son]

81. Personally, I'm more of a Haruka fan,

and for that reason I am very happy you have found one another. :hug: Congratulations!

[HughBeaumont]

82. Well that's some great news.

Enjoy life and walk a lot.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

84. Well, we do like hiking.

[SPKrazy]

85. Congratulations!

It's great to see people find love, and :evilgrin: on the internets, or anywhere

Cool!

:hi:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

86. We found both.

Quite unexpectedly.

:evilgrin:

[SPKrazy]

88. That's Terrific!

love and :evilgrin: together make things wonderful!

Here's to a long and prosperous relationship Haruka!

:toast: :hug:

[Shakespeare]

90. Congratulations!!

Y'all are two of my most favorite DUers--two extremely cool people. :toast:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

97. Thank you.

We think you're extremely cool, too!

:toast:

[Pushed To The Left]

91. Congratulations!

I always wonder when I see DUers flirt back and forth if they will end up being a couple.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

98. Thanks. Sometimes it does.

It's been working up to this since the summer.

[Danger Mouse]

92. False advertising! Oh wait...no, it's not. Good show.

:applause: :woohoo:

[Writer]

99. That's very cool. Congratulations!

:toast:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

102. Thanks!

:toast:

[BikeWriter]

100. You're a couple of what?

:shrug:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

101. Lesbians.

[BikeWriter]

103. Oh, hey that's cool.

[Drum]

104. Good for y'all!

I'm glad for you!

And I will bear my heartbreak gracefully and silently, in the beams of your joy.

:D

Drum

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

107. I'm glad you can handle it gracefully.

Oh and there should be a DU meetup in the works soon.

:D

[Drum]

108. Fun!

Hope I'm in town...lemme know.

:)

[Nicole]

105. Congrats to you both!

May you always be as happy as you are right now. :toast:

[BarenakedLady]

106. Congratulations to the both of you!

I'm so happy for you.


:bounce: :toast: :hug:

[Evoman]

109. Oh my. Oh man. I didn't see that coming at all.

I am astounded.

Ha.

Congrats to you.

So when are you getting married and having kids? *token attempt to make couple uncomfortable*

[LostinVA]

119. No kids, unless they're furry and have claws

[Bassic]

120. Congratulations

:D

:woohoo:

[miss_american_pie]

121. Congrats to both of you

:toast:

[flvegan]

122. I hear that there's already a stolen/leaked sex tape.

I know the truth, though. Haruka is SUCH a diva.

Kidding. Congrats you guys, I wish you the best!

[LostinVA]

126. Yeah, and you haven't sent me the money for the tape yet, either

Let's pay up, boyo.

[flvegan]

128. You mean DVD, right?

I want this in all its high-def glory!

[LostinVA]

129. That's what I meant n/t

[LeftyMom]

130. Multiple camera angles?

I wanna know how much money this thing is going to make himme, I do have a birthday coming up. ;)

[LostinVA]

131. No, I didn't have time to hide all the nanny cams

I tried, okay?

[LeftyMom]

132. /me starts shopping in another browser tab

:evilgrin:

[LostinVA]

133. Sicko Vegan

[LeftyMom]

134. It's not my fault I'm this way. It's the soy that did it.

:cry:

[LostinVA]

135. I thought soy made you gay

[LeftyMom]

137. I have strange reactions to things.

:shrug:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

139. OMG! I am NOT a diva!

*pouts*

Anyway, I was not aware of a sex tape. LostinVA better give me a copy.

[flvegan]

151. That's what ALLL the divas are saying these days.

Divaruka3_2000.

[LostinVA]

153. I'm bringing it to NYC with me

[seemunkee]

124. Much happiness to you both.

[bigwillq]

127. Oh wow!

Congrats to both of you.

Enjoy! :hi:

[cwydro]

136. Congratulations!

Long may it last!

[libnnc]

138. Crazy, kooky kids in love....*sigh*

Yeaaahp, yeaahp, yeaahp...





I remember those days...

Good on ya!

[Left Is Write]

140. ....

:loveya:

Love to both of you.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

141. Thank you!

She's definitely a keeper.

[underpants]

142. That's GREAT

Congrats.

Got any pics?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

143. Thanks! No pics yet.

She's coming up to NYC next week, and we're going to take a photo at our favorite restaurant to eat a romantic dinner at.





































The Olive Garden in Times Square.

YUMMO!

[supernova]

144. See, this is what happens

when I can't get on DU everyday. (Damn puter problems the past few months.) x(

But I think it's wonderful. I hope you and she are very happy. :D

[NewWaveChick1981]

145. Congrats, you two crazy kids!

:toast: :party: :hi: I'm so happy for you! :D

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

146. Thanks!

We've been pretty sure of stuff for awhile, but it was all made official on New Year's Eve.

:toast:

[SKKY]

147. So, does this mean we'll get to see two sexy ankles in high heels...

...standing on a bible? Because I think that would be just super!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

148. I don't think she wears heels.

Sorry.

[LostinVA]

149. Bad knee and ankle -- only flats for me

[Hissyspit]

150. Congratulations!

[bridgit]

152. what AGAIN!?!?!

:wtf:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

167. Yup, it's true.

[swimboy]

154. Yeeeeeee-HA!

I just saw the thread but I have to say, I'd seen it in my tea leaves some time ago.

"One long drive for a woman, a giant leap for democracy"

[LostinVA]

155. We basically knew it, too -- we just wanted to be 100% sure

I love the quote! I may add it as my sig line.

[swimboy]

156. Cheers!

:grouphug:

(and wow, I've never been immortal before! I'm flattered!)

[LostinVA]

157. Nice sig line, huh?

[ThomCat]

158. Hey, now you're famous. You're being quoted.

:)

[swimboy]

159. Puts me in a category with Oscar Wilde!

(well, an additional category ;) )

I kept my word. A little before 5:45 this morning I nodded in your generally northerly direction, dedicated my morning swim to you and went under. I survived!

[ThomCat]

160. Yeah!

:hug:

:loveya:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

168. BWAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!

:spray:

:rofl:

Completely. Fucking. Awesome.

Appropriate, too.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

161. Congrats!

I wish nothing but happiness for the two of you!! :grouphug:

[LostinVA]

163. Thanks, Vash!

Your congrats mean a lot to me.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

164. How were your holidays??

Haven't been online much. Just moved into a new apartment with my soon-to-be-in-a-matter-of-days fiancee, and with holiday travelling and such, just been overwhelmed.

[LostinVA]

165. Pretty good

I had ten days off, got to see my parents, spent NYE with Haruka. It was all good.

Hey! Congrats on the fiancee, that's absolutely terrific. If anyone deserves a break we do, eh?

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

166. Thanks!!

:hug: Yeah, I could really use a break. It's rather unfortunate that my vacation had to be spent moving, because I really needed the time to rest. I think I'm going to try to take time off in February or March, because I frankly need it still.

[Ariana Celeste]

162. right on guys

that's awesome! wish the best for you both! :D

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

169. Thanks!

:D