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mr715

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54. Congrats

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Original post)

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:42 AM

17 hrs ago

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

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So a follow up on my new romance, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer 19 hrs ago OP

I'm giddy with happiness for you! I love that our generation's romantic gestures are alive and well Deuxcents 19 hrs ago #1

Absolutely. MarineCombatEngineer 19 hrs ago #3

Congrats! montanacowboy 19 hrs ago #2

We haven't set a date yet, but we're looking at late June-early July. MarineCombatEngineer 19 hrs ago #4

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So I'm guessing you're over the blues and into the Carpenters! Congrats! marble falls 18 hrs ago #7

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Congratulations to you both on your engagement! May joy be yours, forever! CaliforniaPeggy 18 hrs ago #9

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Congratulations, MCE! sheshe2 18 hrs ago #11

Thank you sheshe2. MarineCombatEngineer 18 hrs ago #13

I am so happy for you both. sheshe2 18 hrs ago #17

HOLY SHIT!!!! I've been waiting for this 'update' for a while, Jack Valentino 18 hrs ago #12

Thank you very much. MarineCombatEngineer 18 hrs ago #19

So very happy for the two of you. Wishing you all the best. Thank niyad 18 hrs ago #14

Yes she does, and she knows that my rather large family, including DU, approves of this coming marriage MarineCombatEngineer 18 hrs ago #21

Congrats Lifeafter70 18 hrs ago #26

Consider it done. MarineCombatEngineer 18 hrs ago #29

In uniform? Lifeafter70 18 hrs ago #32

We've discussed that and she wants me to and I'm inclined to do so, although, I'll have to have my MarineCombatEngineer 18 hrs ago #36

Naw just step it up at the gym Lifeafter70 17 hrs ago #46

Congratulations! Best wishes to you both. Srkdqltr 18 hrs ago #15

Swooning here at the old fashioned romantic gesture. Congratulations and wishing you Marie Marie 18 hrs ago #16

Hearty congratulations MCE. kairos12 18 hrs ago #18

So very happy for you both! Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #20

WOW! Omaha Steve 18 hrs ago #22

How wonderful MCE! Congratulations! electric_blue68 18 hrs ago #23

Congrats! May you both be blessed! n/t PatrickforB 18 hrs ago #24

Wonderful news - best wishes to you both!!! TBF 18 hrs ago #25

Congratulations Dan 18 hrs ago #27

Congratulations! Thanks so much for sharing your happy news, MCE!! ❤️ littlemissmartypants 18 hrs ago #28

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Hey MCE popsdenver 18 hrs ago #38

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Congrats we all need some good news Tree Lady 17 hrs ago #47

Yeah - it is nice isn't it? jfz9580m 8 hrs ago #83

Hubby and I went to the movies Tuesday Tree Lady 6 hrs ago #90

I watch sitcoms or romcoms just before falling asleep jfz9580m 4 hrs ago #95

So happy for you both! HeartsCanHope 17 hrs ago #48

Congrats! DET 17 hrs ago #49

It was a whirlwind romance and we just......clicked and knew we belonged together. MarineCombatEngineer 17 hrs ago #50

That's nice RussBLib 5 hrs ago #92

Good for you....nothing like shared love!! walkingman 17 hrs ago #51

Congratulations, good sir! Jedi Guy 17 hrs ago #52

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Congrats mr715 17 hrs ago #54

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Wow!!! Did you plan that or were you swept away in the moment? 3catwoman3 17 hrs ago #56

Congratulations! UpInArms 17 hrs ago #57

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Well this is delightful news! Wishing you both every happiness!!🩷🩷 KitFox 17 hrs ago #59

So amazing!!! hamsterjill 17 hrs ago #60

You can't keep a hard charging Marine down Submariner 16 hrs ago #61

CONGRATS MCE! BaronChocula 16 hrs ago #62

Happy engagement/incoming nuptials MCE! Celerity 16 hrs ago #63

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Congratulations, man! AZJonnie 15 hrs ago #65

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I can feel the joy in your post, and it makes my day. May you both always be as happy as you are today. Scrivener7 11 hrs ago #71

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Love is wonderful! Congratulations and all best wishes. Passages 8 hrs ago #79

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Congratulations 👏🎉 MustLoveBeagles 8 hrs ago #81

How wonderful for both of you! CozyMystery 8 hrs ago #82

Well shit, there goes the neighborhood. Prairie_Seagull 8 hrs ago #84

Congrats, and wishing you and your fiance long and happy lives together! 70sEraVet 7 hrs ago #85

Mazeltov! barbtries 7 hrs ago #86

Praise the Lord 🙌 I am happy for you both? 1WorldHope 6 hrs ago #87

WOW, that is great. You have me all smiles. Best MCE, to you and your betrothed. c-rational 6 hrs ago #88

Mazel tov! Grumpy Old Guy 6 hrs ago #89

WOW !!! Congratulations! It seems you have a happy future ahead of you! liberalla 5 hrs ago #91

Awwwwwwww... and even on bended knee! Sigh! calimary 5 hrs ago #93

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As dark as the world is these days Bettie 4 hrs ago #96

Well I am pissed off!!!!! tavernier 4 hrs ago #97

Stockings with seams? 3catwoman3 4 hrs ago #101

Congrats To Both Of You ProfessorGAC 4 hrs ago #98

Very cool Joinfortmill 4 hrs ago #99

Congratulations MCE! bluestarone 4 hrs ago #100

Very Best Wishes MarineCombatEngineer to you and your Lucky Lady!! Way to go!! George McGovern 4 hrs ago #102

That's Awesome News! kooth 4 hrs ago #103

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Best news I've read all day! Congratulations, and forever long may you two be happy. Efilroft Sul 3 hrs ago #106

Congratulations, and if it matters....... DFW 2 hrs ago #107

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