So on Wednesday I married.

[MaryBear]

My heart feels full.
Calm and at peace
While a smile spreads
I feel more glad
Than could ever
have imagined.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. May you have the happiness and joy

that I have felt since I was married 15 years ago.

[MaryBear]

12. Thanks, ayeshahaqqiqa .

I think this one's a keeper.

[Jack Rabbit]

2. Bear and Rabbit, together forever!!

!!

[MaryBear]

13. and ever

:hug:

[Sperk]

3. How nice....wishing you many years of happiness.

If you don't mind me asking....why did you marry on a weekday? Did you have a reception? Just curious.

[MaryBear]

6. We went

to the Sacramento County Clerk's Office for the license and marriage. No guests. No reception. Wednesday was what was available.

[liberalhistorian]

26. Hey, now that is

definitely my idea of what a wedding should be, lol! If I ever do get married, I think that's just what I'll do. No fuss, no muss, just the focus on the two of us!!!

[MaryBear]

29. It was pretty cool.

I only giggled once.

[liberalhistorian]

30. I hope the giggling

wasn't at your truly beloved!

[MaryBear]

34. The giggling

was a way of seeking relief from the intense intimacy of the moment.

[annabanana]

71. It's about BEING married, not GETTING married...............

So you guys did it just right!
Congrats.

[MaryBear]

73. Thanks, annabanana.

The ceremony was actually nice, and will be a golden memory.

[Nicole]

4. Congrats!

And Best Wishes. :)

[MaryBear]

14. Thanks, Nicole.

:)

[SOteric]

5. My hearty congratulations!

Rootbeers for everyone!


May your lives together manifest every happiness you can imagine for yourselves. :hug:

[MaryBear]

7. You remembered!

Thanks, SOteric!

:toast:

[Maat]

8. Congradulations!

Live long and prosper! May you experience the joy, peace, happiness, and commitment that I have enjoyed for the last 21 years (27 together, 21 married).

Blessings to you!

[MaryBear]

9. Thanks!

The third time is the charm!

[MaryBear]

36. That is,

you remembered the root beer!

[Duncan Grant]

10. That's wonderful!

All good things to you and Jack - always! :hi: :toast:

[MaryBear]

11. Thanks, 94114_San_Francisco,

Nice pic. That's kinda how I feel. Toasty and light. Never thought of fireworks quite like this.

[MaryBear]

15. So am I answering every post

to keep this thread kicked?

Yes!

[Beware the Beast Man]

16. Congratulations!

And many happy anniversaries to come!

[MaryBear]

17. Thanks, Beware the Beast Man.

I'm curious about your name. What is its meaning, if you don't mind my asking?

[Beware the Beast Man]

23. It's from "Planet of the Apes" (the original)

The first words of the sacred scrolls. Yes, I'm a movie nerd!

[flamingyouth]

18. Congratulations!

May your life together be happy and peaceful! :hi:

[MaryBear]

20. Thanks, flamingyouth

:D

[prolesunited]

19. Another DU wedding?!?!?

Did you know each-other before or did you meet here?

[MaryBear]

22. Sort of before.

Jack posted before we met, and introduced me to DU and the SF Bay Area DU'ers.

[prolesunited]

24. That's wonderful

I'm hoping that you have two computers so there won't be any posting conflicts. :-)

Congratulations! :toast:

[MaryBear]

25. I'm glad, too, prolesunited.

When we have only one computer, Jack paces behind me and drives me nuts.

[laruemtt]

21. best wishes!

and congratulations on your newfound happiness.

:toast:

[MaryBear]

27. yes!

thank you.

[liberalhistorian]

28. Congratulations!

That is so wonderful to see that kind of togetherness and happiness, may it last forever! And what a neat Christmas gift to each other, too.

I hope someday to have that experience myself. Although, since I'm almost forty and it's never happened, I'm beginning to doubt it. Maybe Mr. Right will be in the wheelchair next to me when the kid finally checks me into a nursing home 30-40 years from now, lol!

[MaryBear]

32. liberalhistorian, someone once told me

that my love was looking for me just as I was looking for him, and the trick would be recognizing each other when we passed by. When I met Jack, I was happily single and not feeling a need for anyone. Fortunately, I did some window shopping on-line and we connected there.

[liberalhistorian]

33. Oh, I'm sure that that's true,

and I firmly believe that you have to be secure and content with yourself and being single before you can have a successful relationship; singles who spend their lives sitting around and moping and weeping and wailing, and who make no effort to develop a good, fulfilling life because they think that their "real" life will only begin when they're married or paired up just drive me totally crazy.

Normally, I'm content being single. It's just that there are times when I get in "the singles blues mood" as I call it, and it's mostly during the holiday season. My upcoming 40th birthday doesn't really help, either.

[Lorien]

58. Right there with you, liberalhistorian

almost forty, holidays alone, no kids...at least it's good to know that someone out there can find happiness; that it's not just a myth!

[MaryBear]

61. Happiness is real.

Some people consciously build a friend family for celebrations. I have a very good long time friend who is single, no kids, and in her 50's. She has cats, a dog, friends, and happiness most times. I know another person who found happiness in an anti-depressant that allowed his fog of depression to clear. There is hope Lorien.

[fluffernutter]

31. what a sweet poem. *congratulations*

i hope you always remember this feeling, the one behind those words, it will take you far if you do.

[MaryBear]

35. Thank you, fluffernutter.

I'm thinking the feeling will carry.

[Kellis]

37. Aw~Congratulations!

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

[MaryBear]

38. Kellis, thank you.

That's the plan!

[Lenape85]

39. Congrats

[MaryBear]

42. Lenape85, thanks!

[RetroLounge]

40. Many many years of happiness coming your way

Congrats to the two of you...

RL

[MaryBear]

43. You're right, RetroLounge.

Thanks!

[Kenneth ken]

41. CONGRATULATIONS

may you have many happy years together!

:toast:

:bounce:

[MaryBear]

44. I believe we will, Kenneth ken.

Thanks!

[eyesroll]

45. Congratulations to you both!

:toast: :party:

[MaryBear]

46. Thank you, eyesroll !

[MaryBear]

47. root beer time!

:beer:

[cally]

48. Wow....This is great news!

I was just missing the two of you and all the other SF Bay Area DUers. I haven't seen you or Jackrabbit post much. I'm so happy for both of you. Enjoy many happy years together.

[MaryBear]

49. Thanks, Cally.

I've not posted much of late, you're right, and it's been for several reasons.

Among them are that I have found myself put off by the language used by quite a few new (?) posters. I don't know the ages (probably 53!) but the things written have struck me as very juvenile. I've not wanted to appear judgmental, or even feel judgmental, so I've been avoiding DU a bit.

I really care about many DU'ers -- hence my post here to share my news!

Also, the new forum structure is a little overwhelming for me. I didn't know where to post this other than the Lounge.

Are you still planning a get together?

[jonnyblitz]

50. great news!!

I wish you both all the best!! :hug: :hi:

[MaryBear]

51. Thanks!

:)

[Tinoire]

52. This is the best news I've heard in a long time!

:toast: to you and our adorable rabbit!

Can't wait to see you again so we can celebrate DU style :)

What GREAT NEWS~~~!

Woohoo :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[MaryBear]

54. Woohoo is right!

I stopped buying IAMS, btw!

So when do we party? :party: :smoke: :beer:

[Tinoire]

60. LOL~! Thank you for Iams!

You're the 5th person in 5 days who's said that at DU! :bounce:

:party: soon!!! It's so cold these days so we'd have to do it indoors but I think we can swing that ;)

:hug:

[MaryBear]

65. As long as

the tobacco smokers do that outside. Interesting that I'm allergic to tobacco smoke and not to others! (By others I refer to fireplace smoke of course.)

[flaminbats]

53. don't let him leave his condoms on the floor...

next he'll leave his underwear and socks laying around..just kidding;)

Best wishes to both of you!!:hug:

[MaryBear]

55. flaminbats, how did you know?

Thanks for the good wishes.

[amandae]

56. Congratulations!!

May you both have more years of happiness than you could have ever wished for!

:hug:

[MaryBear]

62. Thank you, amandae.

[PittPoliSci]

57. i wish you my best!

[MaryBear]

63. I'll bet your best is pretty good.

Thanks!

[proud patriot]

59. Woo Hoo Congrats

I wish you two my very best .

:toast:

[MaryBear]

64. I know your best is pretty good, proud patriot.

Thanks!

:hi:

[patdem]

66. Congratulations, old married lady...3 days of blissful passion!

I looked for your pictures in the Gallery but alas, neither of you were there. Wanted to put the lovely couple together! O8) :party: this is 'fireplace' smoke, no need to worry :smoke:

[MaryBear]

69. Thanks, patdem.

I thought about putting wedding photos up; maybe I will some time.

Is Norfolk anywhere near Bethesda? I'll be back there Jan. 8, and you can meet me in person. Jack prob won't be with me, but I can show you pics.

[auntAgonist]

67. Apache Wedding Prayer

Congratulations.


"Now you will feel no rain;
for each of you will be
shelter for the other.
Now you will feel no cold;
for each of you will be
warmth for the other.
Now there is no more loneliness;
for each of you will be
companion to the other.
Now you are two persons, but
there is only one life before you.
Go Now to your dwelling to
enter into the days of your
life together.
And may your days be good
and long on Earth."
— Apache Wedding Prayer

[MaryBear]

70. I've always loved that prayer,

Thanks.

[UrbScotty]

68. Howard says YEARGH!

:D

[MaryBear]

72. I've always wondered,

Does Howard say "YEARGH!" as in "Yukkk!" or as in "Yeeehawww," or "Hurray!" ?