Bombed Girlfriend's finger

[jwgary]

I know someone else has put it that way before, I thought it was fitting for this board. I asked my girlfriend to marry me last night and she accepted. We first went out almost 6. 5 years ago and then broke up after a few weeks (we were both young). I had a hard time getting over her, but we stayed good friends for most of the time. The last year we had grown apart after a fight, but we got to missing each other. At halloween she finally came to her senses and we have been serrious since then. Looking at around March '03 for the big day. Just wanted to let the rest of the TDR family know.

 

[badinfluence]

Congrat's

jwgary, congradulations, me and mine have been together 17 years, fornuatly she likes my go fast toys. Enjoy, just remember you will have to work at it sometimes.

Good Luck

Brett

 

[gitchesum]

Congrats.



My wife and I celebrate 2 years on the 18th.



And she still puts up with all the truck stuff.

 

[duaneparks]

Congrats!! Hope your marriage is more rewarding and fulfilling than you ever imagined it would be.



Duane

 

[milehiscott]

Warning: Wedding Zone

JW,

Congrats!!!! Have fun with the wedding plans. I'm getting married in June, here's some tips for you (take them for whatever they are worth).



1. There is a book called "Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts" by Les and Leslie Perrott. It is a book and 2 workbooks (his and hers). If you are like me, reading about relationship stuff is about as fun as a kick in the head, but this is worth while stuff.



2. Be ready for the pile of Bride/ Wedding mags to appear at her place. Turns out that there are about 20 bride type mags for every 1 truck mag. :--) BTW, did you know that there are shades of white?



3. If there is anything that you care about for the wedding, tell her explicitly NOW. Then duck and cover. Just remember, all girls have been planning their wedding since they were 8.



PM me if I can be of any help.



Scott

 

[duaneparks]

That's good advice Scott... . wish I had it before I got married 10 years ago... !



Duane

 

[Deezul1]

Best wishes for a long and happy marriage.

 

[Doc Tinker]

Congratulations JWGary - How about a TDR wedding?



Doc

 

[JConley]

Congrats. I have been married 14 years, and I think the secret is to do what your wife tells you. Just remember your pride isnt worth more than the relationship. (at least in most cases)



One other thing... Get the toys now, because after you get married, you will have to pry the checkbook out of her hands with a crowbar

 

[milehiscott]

Conley has a good point. The TDR has given me some good advice about the money issue.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38376

 

[PHaller]

You,ll just owe more!

The best thing that EVER happened to me was marrying my wife. If I had not, I would now just own a truck and spent all the rest. Now, I owe a ton more then I'll ever make. See, if you owe the bank 2 million... it means your net worth is 8 million. But, only if you die. Oh well, nothing has changed in 21 years with her except what I owe! Congratulations,

-Paul R. Haller-

 

[Bill Lins]

Congrats! If you'll check the tee-niney print on the marriage license, you'll find that "HUSBAND" is defined as the person who is/will be at fault for everything that ever happens. My advice- accept it and constantly apologize. The phrase "Yes, dear" also goes over well. Good luck!

 

[Diesel Freak]

Congrats!

what is the going rate for an engagement ring these days? Once I had a girlfriend that said an engagement ring should cost three months salary.....



I fired that Girlfriend and bought a Kawasaki KDX200 instead, and still had money to spare!



Shoot for the money she expected to be spent on her ring I could have bought 2 dirtbikes.

 

[redneckdr]

congrats..

another good way to handle differences of opinions... ..... "OK, dear, you tell me what to think, and I'll try". works better, if you can manage to whine as you say it. seriously, marrying my wife was the best day's work i ever did. 17 happy years, and 17 out of 32 ain't bad. (15 years were with wife #1 ). try to never go to bed with both of you still angry. sometimes those issues never get dealt with, and begin to fester..... resolve 'em before you sleep!

 

[Doc Tinker]

Did I hear fest3er's name come up? What's he doing in bed with you when you're mad?



Doc

 

[lschultz]

Congrats 29yrs for me. Been through alot all my fault according to her Your life will change. If only I knew back then what I know now???But two good kids and a grandbaby what more do you need?But if it wouldn't of been for my wife getting me out of that hospital(Smithville,Tx) in 1998 after I tryed to level a tree with my 95 and getting me transferred to St. Davids(Austin) I wouldn't be here today. You both got to give some,sometimes one more than the other. :-{}

 

[redneckdr]

fest3er

gosh, doc, i don't know how he got there... ... ... he wasn't there when we went to bed!!

 

[rubberneck]

You may as well memorize this phrase now, cause you are gonna hear it a lot. "What else could you possibly need for that stupid truck, you already have too much power". . My response "yes dear, whatever you say dear, you are always right you know"



Ps, just remember to hide the credit card receipts