Engaged, with complications.

[Not-Bogart13]

Happy news! I am engaged now, to my girlfriend, Stella. Some of you will remember her as Canyon, a mostly-absent member of this very forum (among others).

What's so complicated? Well, she lives on another continent. Plans are forming to change that in the near future, but as many probably can guess, such things are rarely simple to handle.

But never mind. The day I came to doubt so very much is now within sight.

Photo by our friend D.Thoris

 

[Carlisle Blues]

I am very happy for you both!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Nothing is impossible if you both want it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two continents not a complication but an opportunity to blend your lives with very interesting twists..

 

[Viola]

As an American engaged to an Australian I know those particular complications well... but before commiseration on that score, I must, first and foremost, wish both of you a mazel tov! Best wishes!

 

[tuppence]

Yay Congratulations.
You too Viola even though you are moving to N.S.W.

 

[scotrace]

Congratulations! It is wonderful that we live in a time when great distances are easily diminished. One can now find true love in far-flung locations, rather than having to settle for local pickings!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

What Scotrace said.


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[MississippiLong]

Congrats!!!! Now..down to business..what are the make and model and year of those 2 fine adventuring fedoras.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Congrats!!!! Now..down to business..what are the make and model and year of those 2 fine adventuring fedoras.

lol lol lol Only on the lounge...

Thank you everyone. We have started our research, and looks very complicated. But I think I'm just going to go visit a government office and get things explained, rather than trying to read legalese.

To answer your question, MLong;

On the lady, we have a very well lived in (and loved) Adventurebilt, vintage about 2006.
And on myself, an Optimo, custom made originally for the late Walt Rybinski (known as Sergei in some circles). Not sure how old it is, but that photo was taken when I got it.
(My Adventurebilt can be seen in the background. )

 

[Mr. 'H']

So you met on the Lounge?

:eusa_clap

Details, please!

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Congratulations, My Friends. :eusa_clap

If it's any consolation, there is no such thing as engaged without complications! It is in the process of melding your lives together that you will form bonds to endure a lifetime.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

It is in the process of melding your lives together that you will form bonds to endure a lifetime.

Well said, Hem.

So you met on the Lounge? Details, please!

Actually, no. Which is funny, because we were both members here, but never crossed posts at all.

After a year here, I join Club Obi Wan as well to learn more about Steve Delk. I ended up involved in their annual NY summits because I needed to get away and the timing was right. I met her at my second summit, where we quickly became friends. Then, like a rolling boulder, things went from there to here!

 

[KY Gentleman]

I'm happy for you both. Good luck and congratulations!

 

[Lauren]

WOW!!! Congrats to both of you!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Am I going to see you both in November?

 

[Not-Bogart13]

WOW!!! Congrats to both of you!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Am I going to see you both in November?

Unfortunately not this year. It's just not manageable. However, we are making plans for next year.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Congratulations and best wishes for many, many happy years!

 

[ladybrettashley]

Congratulations and good luck!!

Which reminds me of the movie i watched last night (Gilda), in which it was said that you are not to congratulate the bride. Congratulate the husband, and tell the bride "good luck"! lol

 

[ScionPI2005]

Congratulations, NB! Here's to many happy years! :eusa_clap :beer:

 

[Garrett]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Happy for ya, man. Make it last!

 

[Canyon]

I know that I don't frequent the board much but would just like to say "thank you" for all of the well wishes.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

I know that I don't frequent the board much but would just like to say "thank you" for all of the well wishes.

Canyon you are very welcome.....