Just thought I'd mention it; tomorrow, 10 Jan 2011, is my (and Mrs C's) 30th wedding anniversary.
It seems just like yesterday...
Congratulations. It took me two marriages to equal that!
Quote from: bmiller on January 09, 2011, 09:11:08 PM
Congratulations. It took me two marriages to equal that!
Hmmmm. That reminds me of the old WC Fields quote, "I'd rather have two 21 year olds than one 42 year old."
Quote from: HenryC on January 09, 2011, 09:05:22 PM
Just thought I'd mention it; tomorrow, 10 Jan 2011, is my (and Mrs C's) 30th wedding anniversary.
It seems just like yesterday...
Congratulations! Next month is 42 for me.
Congratulations, Henry. Are you doing anything special? Last November marked our 31st...and, yes, sometimes is seems like yesterday. Other times is seems like an eternity!
Bob23
Thank you for the kind words, gentlemen. As for doing something special, Mrs C and I plan to mark the day with our usual special milestone celebration, toasting each other with a fresh bottle of Bailey's Irish Cream after dinner tonight.
BTW, in just a few hours, I'm expecting my first student for my celestial navigation class.
Congratulations! Geez, 30 years. That's like 42 with the windchill.
Mike
when we hit 30 i posed a question to my wife. if you can work a job for 30 years and retire why cant you retire from marriage after 30 years? the answer is unprintable
Likewise: When my wife turned 56, I inquired about trading her in for 2 28's. After I came to in the ER.....I've made a miraculous recovery but have no memory of her response. They say in times of great trauma, memory lapse is common.
On a rare, serious note: I'm priviledged to have my wife. Not just anyone would or could put up with me. After 31 years, you realize that you truly are one. Sure, the cupids have long vanished but it comes down to committment.
Now, If I could only get her to sail!
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Bob23
Congratulations Henry
We celebrated our 40th Sunday - It s interesting to see how many long termers we have in our Compac family - Matt
All the Best!
Henry, Congratulations!
Quote from: HideAway on January 10, 2011, 11:45:54 AM
We celebrated our 40th Sunday - It s interesting to see how many long termers we have in our Compac family - Matt
Matt, here is another one for the "long termers" list... we celebrated our 30th in October!
Rich
Congratulations Henry!
Another long timer - 41st last August. Just thinking, we sailors may be a little more laid back and have more patiience than non sailors.
Bob
We'll be celebrating our 33rd this May.
I was studying archeology so our 1st date was to Chicago's Field Museum for the King Tut exhibit. I don't like crowds or waiting 4 hours in line, so I took her down to the lake front where I pointed out the different kinds of sailboats, describing the rigs and how I was going to sail across oceans to different dig sites, and one day, live aboard a sailboat.
It took 26 years and 3 daughters before we could afford our 1st boat, but we're already on our 5th boat now,
('85 19/II) and hopefully won't be replacing it until retirement.
By the looks of all the sailors in long term commitments here, I'd have to say...
"If you marry a sailor, be prepared to be committed!"
Ah yes, Carl, but did you ever get to sail across an ocean, or get to live aboard a sailboat?
Quote from: HenryC on January 11, 2011, 12:54:31 PM
Ah yes, Carl, but did you ever get to sail across an ocean, or get to live aboard a sailboat?
Once upon a time back in my Nebraska days I thought I wanted to do all that. Today I know people who have done these things, in fact one who lived aboard and made transoceanic deliveries. She told me the ocean crossings were usually boring and when you live aboard, they had a Whitby 42, you seldom sail. It s the destinations that are interesting and that s what airplanes are for she said. I ve heard similar things from others. Living aboard is more of a lifestyle decision than a sailing choice, very much akin to the large RV crowd. My folks lived in their class A RV for seven years traveling through every state and most of Canada, so I may be biased.
When I look back at my kids,all three of them world travelers, my youngest just back from Antarctica and two of my granddaughters who were born in Germany - nonmilitary and all the adventures we ve had I'm happy to have stayed on land. Matt
I haven't sailed any oceans yet. But I was permitted to sail the Keys this past winter for 30 days. As to the boring part of sailing oceans, it's the anticipation of what you will see and what will meet you when next you make port.
I didn't particularly enjoy riding my motorcycle across hundreds of miles of desert to get to Las Vegas, but when I did arrive, the sight of the lights and civilization was wonderful.
If just getting to a destination is your goal, then yes, by all means, take a plane. But if it's adventure your out for, ride that motorcycle, or sail that boat. You'll soon find the destination is not even half the enjoyment.