Egluntyne Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Anyone planning to get down on one knee? Anyone received a proposal? I know it's early in the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Bit late for me - my LSH beat me to it, some years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Nope! My OH and me are blissfully "living in sin" (as my Mother calls it). She loves him really though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 The "sin" bit makes it all the more exciting I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm always the bridesmaid and never the bride........one day maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'll be your bridesmaid Christian....or Matron of Honour more like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm always the bridesmaid and never the bride........one day maybe? You could take the initiative today...? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'll be your bridesmaid Christian....or Matron of Honour more like!! Me too... so long as we don't have to wear frocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'll be your bridesmaid Christian....or Matron of Honour more like!! Me too... so long as we don't have to wear frocks! Oh no...I had already decided on a princess line dress in Eglu purple, trimmed with guipure lace and encrusted with Swarowski crystals. You could wear Eglu Orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Errrrr.... please forgive the ignoramus in me.... but what is it with proposing on a leap year day??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hi Ziggy Yes, I was also a bit confused when I first came to the UK. Apparently on the 29th of February is the only day when women traditionally proposed to men - so once in every 4 years! There you go - equality and all that jazz But for the record, statistics say that married or 'partnered' males live on average longer than their single counterparts, while independent/single women live longer than married/'partnered' ones... So here I am, married, with two male children, one male cat and a cockerel...! a walking deathwish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 It's traditional that women can propose to men on Feb 29th. There's some information on Wiki here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_year#Folk_traditions Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hi Ziggy Yes, I was also a bit confused when I first came to the UK. Apparently on the 29th of February is the only day when women traditionally proposed to men - so once in every 4 years! There you go - equality and all that jazz But for the record, statistics say that married or 'partnered' males live on average longer than their single counterparts, while independent/single women live longer than married/'partnered' ones... So here I am, married, with two male children, one male cat and a cockerel...! a walking deathwish Oh okie... I didn't know that... live and learn eh..... Well as a married woman with four kids, I am not surprised by the statistics... the work and worries that go into marriage and motherhood might all be worth it, but I wouldn't be too surprised if it shortened my days by quite a few, even if just because of the amount of wine it makes me consume at times!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Seize the day !!!!!!!!! You'll love it - it's for life not just for Christmas' - Wet towels in washing basket, toe-nail clippings on floor - toilet seat up - clothes on floor................ ITS GREAT !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Single women are more likely to commit suicide than married ones according to today's paper. I find that herd to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Single women are more likely to commit suicide than married ones according to today's paper. I find that hard to believe. me too! Purple is sooo you too Egluntine Orange is fine for me, but NO FRILLS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Single women are more likely to commit suicide than married ones according to today's paper. I find that hard to believe. me too! Purple is sooo you too Egluntine Orange is fine for me, but NO FRILLS! Oh...ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Married men live longer cos they're looked after, married women die earlier cos they have to do all the work! I proposed to my OH 8 years ago on February 29th, I did it by text, how appalling is that? I sent him a "What d'you reckon, will you marry me then?" text and was gobsmacked when I got "alright then" back Then with two weeks notice he asked me what shift I was working on November the 4th, I told him earlies, "get the day off" he says, "why?" says I, "cos we're getting married" he says. Try finding a wedding dress when you're 6 months pregnant with two weeks til the big day! But, two weeks later, 6 months pregnant, divorced, wearing a gold dress and long red velvet coat all made by a friend, I walked up the same aisle I'd walked up the first time! Vicar married us for nothing - it was his wedding present as he's a good friend. Then walked from the church to the pub all in silly hats, half the congregation behind us, then off to Australia for 2 weeks. Everyone gave us Aussie dollars as a wedding present which paid for the first and last night in top class hotels, 14th floor overlooking Sydney opera house and bridge. We had 6 internal flights business class all on air miles so they were free and stayed in backpackers. It really was the best time of my life! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 'but I wouldn't be too surprised if it shortened my days by quite a few, even if just because of the amount of wine it makes me consume at times!!!' So that's what it is! I wonder why I was enjoying my Rioja so much these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Meee too - Pass me the wine - Hic . It's not ALL bad I suppose. I suppose men are still good at one thing.... I am not sure what. I will have to get back to you on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Married men live longer cos they're looked after, married women die earlier cos they have to do all the work! I proposed to my OH 8 years ago on February 29th, I did it by text, how appalling is that? I sent him a "What d'you reckon, will you marry me then?" text and was gobsmacked when I got "alright then" back Then with two weeks notice he asked me what shift I was working on November the 4th, I told him earlies, "get the day off" he says, "why?" says I, "cos we're getting married" he says. Try finding a wedding dress when you're 6 months pregnant with two weeks til the big day! But, two weeks later, 6 months pregnant, divorced, wearing a gold dress and long red velvet coat all made by a friend, I walked up the same aisle I'd walked up the first time! Vicar married us for nothing - it was his wedding present as he's a good friend. Then walked from the church to the pub all in silly hats, half the congregation behind us, then off to Australia for 2 weeks. Everyone gave us Aussie dollars as a wedding present which paid for the first and last night in top class hotels, 14th floor overlooking Sydney opera house and bridge. We had 6 internal flights business class all on air miles so they were free and stayed in backpackers. It really was the best time of my life! Mrs B What a great story! We did a similar thing regarding Steve asking me not to plan anything for Saturday morning as he had booked the registry office! I got married in a lovely green linen suit with ivy and little jasmine flowers on my hair. Then we also went to the pub with some friends... 9 years and 2 boys later we still haven't had the honeymoon!!! (oldest boy was just 1 year old when we got married and didn't want to leave him behind, then youngest one came along... I think we'll do the honeymoon when they leave to live with their girlfriends or to go to uni!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Mrs Bertie - what a lovely story I am a sucker for a bit of romance. I am partial to the odd glass of vino too, but I thought in moderation it was supposed to be good for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 That's a lovely story Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I agree, that's a lovely story MrsB.... Also, 8 years ago, texting was still quite new... well not like today... Very avant-guarde!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Lovely stories Mrs B and Ana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
