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Feb 14, 2006 | 10:47 PM

#41

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Hope things go according to plan.

Update us when you get the chance!

Good luck Ash!

Feb 14, 2006 | 10:54 PM

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Wow that's a nice looking ring! I hope she said yes! And your idea was cute.

Dang you could almost buy a Civic Si for that price.

Feb 15, 2006 | 12:12 AM

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Will you marry me man???

you aren't trying hard... plenty of men for you in San Francisco.

Feb 15, 2006 | 12:21 AM

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at this thread.

I need a real job.

She better say yes to that

Feb 15, 2006 | 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashburner

Well, I just realized that I want to spend the rest of my life with her. Yes, I am lonely on the nights I don't go to visit. I miss her so much because I love her. Anyways, we won't be moving in together until we buy a home together which will be a few months down the road.

What's wrong with you current home? From the pics I've seen it is very nice.

Feb 15, 2006 | 08:37 AM

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Nothing personal Ash, but Valentine's Day is the worst day to get engaged. It's tooo obvious. Wait a week or so and be original. She'll like it even more.

While I definitely took this into consideration, I decided that Lori is in that 20% of people who doesn't think it is cheezy. In fact, she thought it was that much more significant and it will always be memorable.

I ended up writing a total of 6 clues in the forms of short poems. When I gave her the first clue, she was puzzled and then her bewilderment turned to a grin from ear to ear. She was running all through the house- giggling her ass off the entire time while trying to find the next clue. The look on her face was priceless.

By the time she got the last clue (it told her to come find me), which was hidden in my car, she had a pretty good idea of what was comming. As she skipped back into the house, I got onto one knee, professed my love, and asked her to marry me. Before I could open the ring box, she said yes. When I opened the ring box, she said "holy shit!"

All said an done, things went great! I'm truly happy!

Feb 15, 2006 | 08:40 AM

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What's wrong with you current home? From the pics I've seen it is very nice.

I sold my home last December and I have been living in an apartment since then. Ultimately, I sold it because I want to live closer to her and the baby up in the Montgomery/Conroe area. Now, we can buy a home together- hopefully on Lake Conroe.

As far as my health goes- so far, so good!

Feb 15, 2006 | 08:48 AM

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congrats stud!

Feb 15, 2006 | 08:51 AM

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Congrats Ashburner, All the best.

Feb 15, 2006 | 09:00 AM

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wtf?

I'm confused.

Was it not just about this time last month that you were saying you needed a woman?

What happened to the puppy?

Feb 15, 2006 | 09:02 AM

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dog got kicked out.

Feb 15, 2006 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by soopa

wtf?

I'm confused.

Was it not just about this time last month that you were saying you needed a woman?

What happened to the puppy?

I just needed to move on with my life and and propose. I wasn't sure she was going to say yes- especially a month ago because I was in the dog house (no pun intended). When I really thought about it, the fact is, I am only happy when I am with her and the baby- so I bit the bullet and made it official.

Feb 15, 2006 | 09:37 AM

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

Feb 15, 2006 | 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashburner

Congrats.

Feb 15, 2006 | 09:41 AM

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She said yes?

Feb 15, 2006 | 09:41 AM

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$19K. That's a lot more than I spent.

Feb 15, 2006 | 09:45 AM

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She must be a model to earn that ring. That is some serious money for downpayment on a new house.

Feb 15, 2006 | 11:10 AM

#58

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Originally Posted by Purple Yam

She must be a model to earn that ring. That is some serious money for downpayment on a new house.

She's a model in my eyes! (she is actually a RN)

And I got the downpayment thing covered

Feb 15, 2006 | 12:17 PM

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Nice Ash, happy for you and the soon-to-be bride.

Feb 15, 2006 | 12:24 PM

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congrats!!
are you a much happier man now?

Feb 15, 2006 | 12:24 PM

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Congrats, man!

So when are you guys planning to get married?

Feb 15, 2006 | 12:52 PM

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Congrats man, at least she didn't make u buy her a purse on top of the ring

Feb 15, 2006 | 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sasha

Congrats, man!

So when are you guys planning to get married?

Thanks!

Whenever we can get a group trip planned to Vegas. Both of us want a small wedding. Also, her best friend and my best friend here both soon may be getting engaged so we may just do a whole group thing!

And yes, I am much happier now!

Feb 15, 2006 | 04:01 PM

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AZ - helping make magic happen since... who am I kidding, I thought it was an awful idea at first. But glad to see it worked out Ash

Feb 15, 2006 | 04:12 PM

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.....:prenup:.....

Feb 15, 2006 | 11:06 PM

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please dont get married here. People that I have known to get married in the chapels never make it. They always end up in divorce. I hope it works for you!

Anyways, here are some pictures I found on my PC from forever ago that are pretty funny and the price of your ring reminded me of them.
All in fun.

Feb 16, 2006 | 03:09 AM

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oh shit!!!

Feb 16, 2006 | 03:09 AM

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by the way Ash, congrats man.

Feb 16, 2006 | 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashburner

Here is a picture of the ring with a stock diamond shown. The diamond I picked out is much larger.

The diamond is 2.01 ct.
Round Brilliant
Very good cut
F color
SI1 clarity
Very good Polish and Symmetry

With tax, it was about $19,000

Good luck...but it sounds like to me you need to resolve some personal shit before bringing a wife and kid into the fold.

Feb 21, 2006 | 06:47 PM

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Congrats. Damn $19K is a lot of $$$. wtf do u do for a living may I ask.

Feb 21, 2006 | 06:58 PM

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Did you just walk into the store and buy it?

For that kind of coin you should have used a diamond broker

Feb 21, 2006 | 11:07 PM

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i remember way back when, when he first found out she was pregnant

Feb 21, 2006 | 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594

Swallow the ring, and when you take a dump tell her something is wrong with the toilet...When she looks in to see what you're talking about...pop the question

OMFG...

... how did I miss this thread?