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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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I just had to share with everyone... my apologies that this is not really drag racing related.

Last night Aaron (QuickVet) and I went to dinner and a movie (a big deal for those of us on a strict budget!) and we come home, there are 60 roses lining the way to our bedroom and he gave me this:



So, we are now officially engaged... I couldn't be happier and I had to share with the corvette family :D



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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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When I was married, and passed a church with a limo parked outside, I teased my then-wife, "Well, there's ANOTHER race car for sale!". It didn't work for her & I, but I wish yins nothing but good luck, good health, and WIN LIGHTS!!!!!
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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Congratulations!! :cheers:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 02:20 PM
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So much for the strict budget :) !

That is a pretty ring and nice story - best wishes for your future.

Thomas
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 02:28 PM
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Congratulations! :thumbs:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Congrats!

Now you are Da-Boss I think the "First Order" you should give him is...

To Win the Challenge on Sunday :D
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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Congrats!

Now you are Da-Boss I think the "First Order" you should give him is...

To Win the Challenge on Sunday :D
Thanks John!!!

I know :D

He needs to win now, we need the money for the wedding :lolg:

PS - love that quote in your signature :)


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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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Christina Congrats, your both great people and will have a wonderfull life together. I couldn't be happer for you both.

Now I'm trying to picture Carl in that TUX :lol:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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That's awesome, huge congratulations! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :party:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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Congrats to you guys.. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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Christina Congrats, your both great people and will have a wonderfull life together. I couldn't be happer for you both.

Now I'm trying to picture Carl in that TUX :lol:
Thanks John... you'll have to picture Carl in a Hawaiian shirt and Bermuda shorts cause it's gonna be in the Bahamas :D :hurray:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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:cool: Where are you going?????
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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:cool: Where are you going?????
Nassau Bahamas :party:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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:cheers: Best of luck to you and Aaron! :cheers: :party:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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Congratulations!!
:cheers: :cheers:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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You gotta love a guy that lays down 60 roses.. :smash: :smash:

Best of luck from a CF member who's married for 30 years.. :yesnod:

Best advice ..Keep it special!! :yesnod: Congratulations!!! :cheers:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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Now that's a 60' to be proud of.. :thumbs: ..congrats.. :hurray:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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Congrats to the both of you.

See you guys on Sat.

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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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:cheers: congrats and good luck :cheers:
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Old Mar 30, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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Thanks Guys :seeya

Just a note JP...... (shhheee) Im still the boss ;)
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