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125. Glad I read this before ...
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 10:24 PM
1 hr ago

posting as I was going to warn you to try them on first! LOL
CONGRATULATIONS! May you both live a long, happy life together.

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So a follow up on my new romance, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Wednesday OP
I'm giddy with happiness for you! I love that our generation's romantic gestures are alive and well Deuxcents Wednesday #1
Absolutely. MarineCombatEngineer Wednesday #3
Congrats! montanacowboy Wednesday #2
We haven't set a date yet, but we're looking at late June-early July. MarineCombatEngineer Wednesday #4
July 4th. mercuryblues 4 hrs ago #115
That would be appropriate and my fiance is insisting I wear my Dress Blues, MarineCombatEngineer 4 hrs ago #116
Glad I read this before ... oldsoldierfadingfast 1 hr ago #125
Congratulations! LoisB Wednesday #5
Congratulations, that is wonderful wendyb-NC Wednesday #6
So I'm guessing you're over the blues and into the Carpenters! Congrats! marble falls Wednesday #7
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Congratulations to you both on your engagement! May joy be yours, forever! CaliforniaPeggy Wednesday #9
Congratulations! Diamond_Dog Wednesday #10
Congratulations, MCE! sheshe2 Wednesday #11
Thank you sheshe2. MarineCombatEngineer Wednesday #13
I am so happy for you both. sheshe2 Wednesday #17
HOLY SHIT!!!! I've been waiting for this 'update' for a while, Jack Valentino Wednesday #12
Thank you very much. MarineCombatEngineer Wednesday #19
So very happy for the two of you. Wishing you all the best. Thank niyad Wednesday #14
Yes she does, and she knows that my rather large family, including DU, approves of this coming marriage MarineCombatEngineer Wednesday #21
Congrats Lifeafter70 Wednesday #26
Consider it done. MarineCombatEngineer Wednesday #29
In uniform? Lifeafter70 Wednesday #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 Yesterday #36
Naw just step it up at the gym Lifeafter70 23 hrs ago #46
Congratulations! Best wishes to you both. Srkdqltr Wednesday #15
Swooning here at the old fashioned romantic gesture. Congratulations and wishing you Marie Marie Wednesday #16
Hearty congratulations MCE. kairos12 Wednesday #18
So very happy for you both! Grim Chieftain Wednesday #20
WOW! Omaha Steve Wednesday #22
How wonderful MCE! Congratulations! electric_blue68 Wednesday #23
Congrats! May you both be blessed! n/t PatrickforB Wednesday #24
Wonderful news - best wishes to you both!!! TBF Wednesday #25
Congratulations Dan Wednesday #27
Congratulations! Thanks so much for sharing your happy news, MCE!! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Wednesday #28
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Wow, how great that is.👩‍❤️‍👨 Figarosmom Yesterday #34
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Hey MCE popsdenver Yesterday #38
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Congratulations to the both of you!!!! FemDemERA Yesterday #40
Terrific news, MCE! summer_in_TX Yesterday #41
Congratulations! PufPuf23 Yesterday #42
Congrats! SheltieLover 23 hrs ago #43
Congratulations!! Chellee 23 hrs ago #44
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Congrats we all need some good news Tree Lady 23 hrs ago #47
Yeah - it is nice isn't it? jfz9580m 14 hrs ago #83
Hubby and I went to the movies Tuesday Tree Lady 12 hrs ago #90
I watch sitcoms or romcoms just before falling asleep jfz9580m 10 hrs ago #95
So happy for you both! HeartsCanHope 23 hrs ago #48
Congrats! DET 23 hrs ago #49
It was a whirlwind romance and we just......clicked and knew we belonged together. MarineCombatEngineer 23 hrs ago #50
That's nice RussBLib 11 hrs ago #92
My granddaughter has pretty much taken over the business and is doing quite well. MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago #110
Good for you....nothing like shared love!! walkingman 23 hrs ago #51
Congratulations, good sir! Jedi Guy 23 hrs ago #52
Congrats GrapesOfWrath 23 hrs ago #53
Congrats mr715 23 hrs ago #54
.. BlueWaveNeverEnd 23 hrs ago #55
Wow!!! Did you plan that or were you swept away in the moment? 3catwoman3 23 hrs ago #56
Congratulations! UpInArms 23 hrs ago #57
Congratulations! Hey Joe 23 hrs ago #58
Well this is delightful news! Wishing you both every happiness!!🩷🩷 KitFox 23 hrs ago #59
So amazing!!! hamsterjill 23 hrs ago #60
You can't keep a hard charging Marine down Submariner 23 hrs ago #61
CONGRATS MCE! BaronChocula 22 hrs ago #62
Happy engagement/incoming nuptials MCE! Celerity 22 hrs ago #63
How sweet! Best wishes to you both! Nt spooky3 22 hrs ago #64
Congratulations, man! AZJonnie 21 hrs ago #65
Congratulations! democrank 21 hrs ago #66
It's so great to hear good news! redwitch 18 hrs ago #67
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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 17 hrs ago #71
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Congratulations! Solomon 16 hrs ago #74
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THAT is bravery. /nt bucolic_frolic 15 hrs ago #78
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Holy shit - that was fast jfz9580m 14 hrs ago #80
She has pretty much taken over the business and is doing quite well. MarineCombatEngineer 4 hrs ago #112
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How wonderful for both of you! CozyMystery 14 hrs ago #82
Well shit, there goes the neighborhood. Prairie_Seagull 14 hrs ago #84
Congrats, and wishing you and your fiance long and happy lives together! 70sEraVet 14 hrs ago #85
Mazeltov! barbtries 13 hrs ago #86
Praise the Lord 🙌 I am happy for you both? 1WorldHope 12 hrs ago #87
WOW, that is great. You have me all smiles. Best MCE, to you and your betrothed. c-rational 12 hrs ago #88
Mazel tov! Grumpy Old Guy 12 hrs ago #89
WOW !!! Congratulations! It seems you have a happy future ahead of you! liberalla 11 hrs ago #91
Awwwwwwww... and even on bended knee! Sigh! calimary 11 hrs ago #93
Congratulations, old jarhead!!!!!!!!!!!! AverageOldGuy 11 hrs ago #94
As dark as the world is these days Bettie 10 hrs ago #96
Well I am pissed off!!!!! tavernier 10 hrs ago #97
Stockings with seams? 3catwoman3 10 hrs ago #101
LOL, loved your post, MarineCombatEngineer 4 hrs ago #113
Congrats To Both Of You ProfessorGAC 10 hrs ago #98
Very cool Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #99
Congratulations MCE! bluestarone 10 hrs ago #100
Very Best Wishes MarineCombatEngineer to you and your Lucky Lady!! Way to go!! George McGovern 10 hrs ago #102
That's Awesome News! kooth 10 hrs ago #103
Wow! That's wonderful! Congratulations Ilsa 9 hrs ago #104
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Best news I've read all day! Congratulations, and forever long may you two be happy. Efilroft Sul 9 hrs ago #106
Congratulations, and if it matters....... DFW 8 hrs ago #107
After we had been a couple for about 2 years, I proposed to my husband and he turned me down. 3catwoman3 3 hrs ago #122
Oh my! SimplyHadEnough 7 hrs ago #108
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Congratulations!! 58Sunliner 4 hrs ago #114
Yay! Love and marriage! planetc 4 hrs ago #117
So cool. Congrats!! n/t iluvtennis 4 hrs ago #118
Well congrats, MCE! OldBaldy1701E 4 hrs ago #119
Excellent ❤️ Much good fortune to come 🍀 Clouds Passing 3 hrs ago #120
You must have done something right! Permanut 3 hrs ago #121
Congratulations! Trueblue Texan 3 hrs ago #123
Hey, this is awesome! I'm so happy for you and your new partner! FakeNoose 1 hr ago #124
Big congrats, MCE! Bayard 1 hr ago #126
Beautiful. AloeVera 1 hr ago #127
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