So a follow up on my new romance,

[MarineCombatEngineer]

I did the most corniest thing, but not for mine and her generation, I invited her to a nice restaurant and halfway through dinner, I got down on one knee and proposed to her and she said....YES!!!

A new chapter in my life is starting and I'm giddy with happiness.
Excuse me, I've had a couple of shots of Vodka to celebrate my coming 2nd marriage.

[Deuxcents]

1. I'm giddy with happiness for you! I love that our generation's romantic gestures are alive and well

With this news, you know we’re gonna want to follow you thru your engagement, right?!

[MarineCombatEngineer]

3. Absolutely.

[montanacowboy]

2. Congrats!

When is the big day?

[MarineCombatEngineer]

4. We haven't set a date yet, but we're looking at late June-early July.

I'll let DU know when we've set a definite date.

[mercuryblues]

115. July 4th.

You will never forget and everyone will celebrate. Fireworks will light up the sky.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

116. That would be appropriate and my fiance is insisting I wear my Dress Blues,

although I'll have to have them altered to compensate for the pounds I've put on since I retired from the Corps.

[oldsoldierfadingfast]

125. Glad I read this before ...

posting as I was going to warn you to try them on first! LOL
CONGRATULATIONS! May you both live a long, happy life together.

[LoisB]

5. Congratulations!

[wendyb-NC]

6. Congratulations, that is wonderful

[marble falls]

7. So I'm guessing you're over the blues and into the Carpenters! Congrats!

[chowder66]

8. Congratulations!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Congratulations to you both on your engagement! May joy be yours, forever!

[Diamond_Dog]

10. Congratulations!

[sheshe2]

11. Congratulations, MCE!

[MarineCombatEngineer]

13. Thank you sheshe2.

I know it was a fast romance and proposal, but when the heart speaks, one listens and we both listened.

[sheshe2]

17. I am so happy for you both.

[Jack Valentino]

12. HOLY SHIT!!!! I've been waiting for this 'update' for a while,

since the post about your upcoming 'first date'---
but seems you've been busy in the meantime!

My sincere congratulations !!!!

[MarineCombatEngineer]

19. Thank you very much.

You hear of love at first sight and, in this instance, it really was.

[niyad]

14. So very happy for the two of you. Wishing you all the best. Thank

you for sharing your joyous news with us!

Does your lady know that you come with a whole group of EXTREMELY nosy friends, who will want alll sorts of details?

[MarineCombatEngineer]

21. Yes she does, and she knows that my rather large family, including DU, approves of this coming marriage

[Lifeafter70]

26. Congrats

We also want wedding pics

[MarineCombatEngineer]

29. Consider it done.

[Lifeafter70]

32. In uniform?

I have pics of my son's wedding in his dress uniform. He looked sharp.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

36. We've discussed that and she wants me to and I'm inclined to do so, although, I'll have to have my

Dress Blues altered to compensate for the extra pounds I've put on since retiring from the Corps.

[Lifeafter70]

46. Naw just step it up at the gym

Or evening walks with your fiancee.

Your a Marine, if you can get through boot camp you can do it. I have faith in you.

Just in case get those dress blues altered.
My favorite pics of my son are from when he was in the corps.

Thanks for chatting with me. It broke up my evening caring for my son.

Du has the best people. Wishing you and your lovely lady many years of joy and happiness.

[Srkdqltr]

15. Congratulations! Best wishes to you both.

[Marie Marie]

16. Swooning here at the old fashioned romantic gesture. Congratulations and wishing you

both a long and happy marriage.

[kairos12]

18. Hearty congratulations MCE.

[Grim Chieftain]

20. So very happy for you both!

May the days ahead be filled with love, laughter and joy.

Congratulations!

[Omaha Steve]

22. WOW!

K&R!

OS

[electric_blue68]

23. How wonderful MCE! Congratulations!

[PatrickforB]

24. Congrats! May you both be blessed! n/t

[TBF]

25. Wonderful news - best wishes to you both!!!

[Dan]

27. Congratulations

I am happy for the both of you!

[littlemissmartypants]

28. Congratulations! Thanks so much for sharing your happy news, MCE!! ❤️

[JMCKUSICK]

30. Congratulations Sir!

[area51]

31. Congratulations!

May you & your new bride have endless happiness.

[yonder]

33. Congratulations!

[yonder]

133. Oops! Intended for MCE but congrats anyway

. . . for any congratulationable (word? don't think so) events of your own!

[Figarosmom]

34. Wow, how great that is.👩‍❤️‍👨

That's also a big step. There's a lot to think about. Who's house etc. type stuff. Big wedding or small? Pulling out all the stops? How life can change in one month. Wow, wow. Wow.

[blm]

35. 🥂

🥂💐🥂

[BlueKota]

37. Congratulations! 🥂

[popsdenver]

38. Hey MCE

I am very happy to hear that news!!!!!!!!! Second marriages are the best!!!!!!! In many cases the first marriage, I call
a Practice Marriage.....LOL
Have a joyous life together, full of fun and endearing times!

[FemDemERA]

40. Congratulations to the both of you!!!!

[summer_in_TX]

41. Terrific news, MCE!

So happy for you and your intended!

[PufPuf23]

42. Congratulations!

Nice for your bride that you will not be on the road so much too.

Wish you years of peace and happiness.

[SheltieLover]

43. Congrats!

[Chellee]

44. Congratulations!!

[Wah_Guy]

45. Congratulations!

[Tree Lady]

47. Congrats we all need some good news

wish you two the best!

[jfz9580m]

83. Yeah - it is nice isn't it?

The last time I smiled was at GreatAuntofTriplets’ thread about one of the triplets getting into med school.

Happy for MCE.

[Tree Lady]

90. Hubby and I went to the movies Tuesday

First time in a long time and saw Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling cute feel good movie. Those are the kind of things we need to do.

I feel like every day we are washed in dirty mucky chemical filled stinky water, need to rinse off!

[jfz9580m]

95. I watch sitcoms or romcoms just before falling asleep

I get this, but admit to enjoying some circuses as the bread is stale and mouldy:

https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-banal-horror-of-jimmy-fallon

[HeartsCanHope]

48. So happy for you both!

May you have many years of happiness together!

[DET]

49. Congrats!

Sounds like a fairytale romance. Wishing you and your future wife the best.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

50. It was a whirlwind romance and we just......clicked and knew we belonged together.

[RussBLib]

92. That's nice

Congratulations!

Are you still driving those trucks?

https://russblib.blogspot.com/?m=1

[MarineCombatEngineer]

110. My granddaughter has pretty much taken over the business and is doing quite well.

I think I'm going to finally fully retire and spend the time I have left on planet earth with my soon to be wife.

[walkingman]

51. Good for you....nothing like shared love!!

[Jedi Guy]

52. Congratulations, good sir!

I wish you many years with your beloved and as much joy as your heart can stand!

[GrapesOfWrath]

53. Congrats

So very happy for you 🎉🎊👏🥳🍾

[mr715]

54. Congrats

I'm very, very, very, very happy for you.

There is a lot of beauty in this world. There is a lot worth fighting for.

Had I some vodka, I'd do one with you. Just accept this one in spirit. Spirit spirits.

Congratulations.

May you have many years of happiness, and may each year be better than the last.

I'm so happy for you.


MR

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

55. ..

[3catwoman3]

56. Wow!!! Did you plan that or were you swept away in the moment?

I’m somewhat envious of the lightning speed of your love story. My husband and I were a couple for 4 years before he was ready to take a second chance on marriage. Understandable, as it was a nasty divorce, but it was a long wait. First time around for me.

All the best to both of you!

[UpInArms]

57. Congratulations!

I am so glad you found your partner in life.

🥳🎉🎊

[Hey Joe]

58. Congratulations!

Extremely happy for you both!

[KitFox]

59. Well this is delightful news! Wishing you both every happiness!!🩷🩷

[hamsterjill]

60. So amazing!!!

Congratulations. Wishing you and the soon-to-be bride all the happiness in the world.

[Submariner]

61. You can't keep a hard charging Marine down

Congratulations and the best of luck to the both of you.

[BaronChocula]

62. CONGRATS MCE!

[Celerity]

63. Happy engagement/incoming nuptials MCE!

Skål!!!

[spooky3]

64. How sweet! Best wishes to you both! Nt

[AZJonnie]

65. Congratulations, man!

My partner and I were engaged end of August last year in Honolulu.

2nd's for both of us as well.

[democrank]

66. Congratulations!

A new day, a new life. What a heartwarming thing love is. My best to both of you.

[redwitch]

67. It's so great to hear good news!

Congratulations!

[livetohike]

68. Congratulations to both of you! So happy for

you MCE. Wishing you many years of love and laughter .

[Emile]

69. Congratulations

[live love laugh]

70. Congratulations.

[Scrivener7]

71. I can feel the joy in your post, and it makes my day. May you both always be as happy as you are today.

[PCIntern]

72. Congratulations!!

You both should only know health and happiness together!!

[malaise]

73. Sweet

Celebrate😀

[Solomon]

74. Congratulations!

Very exciting!

[BoomaofBandM]

75. Congrats to you both.

My second marriage is hitting 34 years next month. Also a whirlwind romance.

[orangecrush]

76. Congratulations!

[gay texan]

77. Awesome!!!!

Congrats!!!

[bucolic_frolic]

78. THAT is bravery. /nt

[Passages]

79. Love is wonderful! Congratulations and all best wishes.

[jfz9580m]

80. Holy shit - that was fast

Congratulations . I just thought of you today MCE. Well your granddaughter to be more precise. Hope her job is going well.

I am really happy for you .

[MarineCombatEngineer]

112. She has pretty much taken over the business and is doing quite well.

I plan to fully retire and we're going to do some traveling, I want to take her to some of the countries I was stationed in, like Italy, Vietnam, Great Britain, etc.

[jfz9580m]

128. Yay

Very cool. I thought she sounded cool. Please do post updates about her .

[MustLoveBeagles]

81. Congratulations 👏🎉

I wish you nothing but happiness.

[CozyMystery]

82. How wonderful for both of you!

[Prairie_Seagull]

84. Well shit, there goes the neighborhood.

One knee, oh that's a corny marine move.

Really though,

CONGRATS MCE,

[70sEraVet]

85. Congrats, and wishing you and your fiance long and happy lives together!

[barbtries]

86. Mazeltov!

wow. I want pictures of the wedding!

[1WorldHope]

87. Praise the Lord 🙌 I am happy for you both?

[c-rational]

88. WOW, that is great. You have me all smiles. Best MCE, to you and your betrothed.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

131. Betrothed?

Now there's a term I haven't heard in ages.
I love it.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

89. Mazel tov!

[liberalla]

91. WOW !!! Congratulations! It seems you have a happy future ahead of you!

My best and warmest wishes are heading your way!

[calimary]

93. Awwwwwwww... and even on bended knee! Sigh!

That’s NOT “corny”, my friend.

That’s gallant, impressive, breathtaking, and a whole lotta fabulous!!!

WELL DONE, sir. WELL DONE!!!

[AverageOldGuy]

94. Congratulations, old jarhead!!!!!!!!!!!!

And lots of congratulations to the nice lady.

Sometimes it just the right thing to do . . . good on both of you for recognizing this is one of those times!!!

[Bettie]

96. As dark as the world is these days

You've managed to show that a little light can shine through.

Congratulations!

[tavernier]

97. Well I am pissed off!!!!!

I thought you might consider an older lady, someone with roots going back to World War Two, Swing Music, chocolates and stockings on a date.

Oh well… guess I’m still single and looking.



Congratulations and save me a dance on your special day.

[3catwoman3]

101. Stockings with seams?

I remember my mother, born in 1922, telling me that if young ladies didn’t have stockings with seams they would use eyebrow pencils to draw faux seams on their legs.

Getting those lines straight must have been tricky, or maybe they helped each other out.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

113. LOL, loved your post,

it made my day.

[ProfessorGAC]

98. Congrats To Both Of You

Exciting stuff.

[Joinfortmill]

99. Very cool

[bluestarone]

100. Congratulations MCE!

WOW! happy for you both!! If you need another reason to hug her, there are thousands here saying GIVE HER A HUG from us!!! LOL Best of luck to BOTH of you!!

[George McGovern]

102. Very Best Wishes MarineCombatEngineer to you and your Lucky Lady!! Way to go!!

[kooth]

103. That's Awesome News!

Congratulations and much happiness to both of you! And, of course, thanks for your service!

[Ilsa]

104. Wow! That's wonderful! Congratulations

to you, and tell her "best wishes" from all of us!

[senseandsensibility]

105. Congrats!

She liked your approach. That's all that matters. Here's to many happy decades ahead!

[Efilroft Sul]

106. Best news I've read all day! Congratulations, and forever long may you two be happy.

[DFW]

107. Congratulations, and if it matters.......

It sounds like you got a far more enthusiastic response to your proposal than I did to mine, which was the German equivalent to "works for me."

[3catwoman3]

122. After we had been a couple for about 2 years, I proposed to my husband and he turned me down.

2 years later, when it was his idea, he merely said, "So when would you like to get married?" High school boys do a better job asking a girl to prom!

[DFW]

129. With us, there was more to it than that. It was my brother who invited us to our wedding.

We had been together for more than seven and a half years. My brother‘s girlfriend was from Japan, and was eager to join him in northern Virginia, where we were originally from. Getting married was the easiest solution for them, and they went through the paperwork and set a date.

When the date and place (Arlington, Virginia) were firm, he tracked me down to our Boston office and asked me if I wanted to be best man at a wedding. I said sure! and said I would ask my girlfriend in Germany if she could make it, too. My brother spontaneously said, „well if you both are gonna be there, we might as well make it a double wedding.“ Not only did that sound like a cool idea, but I thought „no arrangements!“ I said I would call her in Germany right away.

So I called my then-girlfriend, and told her that my brother and his girlfriend would be getting married in Virginia the next spring, and did she think she could make it? She said absolutely, and there was mo way she would miss it. I then told her his idea about the double wedding idea, whereupon she said, “works for me.” Don’t forget, after nearly eight years together, it’s not like we were strangers taking a big risk. The biggest laugh of the reception night came when my best man remarked, “I know many of you think by they are rushing into this.” The truth was more that some people, including my wife’s parents, were wondering if we were going to get married before or after reaching retirement age.

[SimplyHadEnough]

108. Oh my!

I'm so happy for you Guys. Congratulations and much happiness to you both.🥂

[cate94]

109. Congratulations!

That’s wonderful

[LuckyCharms]

111. Great news! Best wishes to you both!

[58Sunliner]

114. Congratulations!!

[planetc]

117. Yay! Love and marriage!

Oh, boy, did we need some delightful news. Pictures! Don't forget the pictures!

[iluvtennis]

118. So cool. Congrats!! n/t

[OldBaldy1701E]

119. Well congrats, MCE!

Time for a bigger apartment in back, eh?

[Clouds Passing]

120. Excellent ❤️ Much good fortune to come 🍀

[Permanut]

121. You must have done something right!

Congratulations, Jarhead.

[Trueblue Texan]

123. Congratulations!

I wish you both great joy!

[FakeNoose]

124. Hey, this is awesome! I'm so happy for you and your new partner!

[Bayard]

126. Big congrats, MCE!

May you always be romantic and giddy!

[AloeVera]

127. Beautiful.

Like everyone else, I am tickled at this turn of events and absolutely thrilled and happy for you MCE! Goes to show that it's true that love will find us when we are ready for it and even when we least expect it. Your heart must be so full of wonder and excitement that just thinking of it makes me smile. Thank you for sharing this wonderful news, we all needed to be reminded that in spite of everything, life is good and full of surprises still.

I wish you both many years of happiness, love and joy together!

[MarineCombatEngineer]

132. Thank you AloeVera.

As I said before, coming from you means a hell of a lot to me..

[AloeVera]

137. THAT means a lot to ME.

Thank you MCE. You made me smile once again!

[mike_c]

130. congratulations, and all good wishes!

Wonderfulness can slap you upside the head every now and then.

[yonder]

134. Congrats again, MCE, and a happy road ahead for you both!

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[mountain grammy]

135. Congratulations!!

I'm so happy for you and for your, dare I say it, fiancee.

Really good news!

[MarineCombatEngineer]

136. You are correct on your dare I say it.

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She is now my fiancée and I couldn't be happier.