Gettin' Hitched

Bruce Culberson

Bruce Culberson

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Happy Times, I got down on one knee and asked the question. She said yes:)

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Bruce
 
Wait,:eek: Patrice has that same ladies photo in his wallet.:confused:

Seriously, Congratulations. :thumbup::thumbup:
Best to break the knifemaking news to her slowly.:D;)
 
Best to break the knifemaking news to her slowly.
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Oh, she knows already. She even has two BAC knives, both with orange G-10 handles.

BTW, the ring has a Canadian diamond from the Northwest Territories.
 
Look up some photos of that diamond mining area, It is a HUGH operation.

IIRC, they have to use special methods to mine in the winter.

The field was discovered by a geologist who did the research for the oil companies in the nearly inaccessible are by air. He noticed the many small and round lakes formed by the collapsed ancient volcano cones. these were from the era of diamond formation. The location matched the geological requirements of being near a plate shift in what is called a "Diamond Formation Zone". There are only a few of these areas on earth. Russia mines one in the arctic circle (last photo). It is so remote that supplies are delivered by Ice Road Truckers on the frozen river in winter.
 

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Congratulations, Bruce.

Have you set the date, yet? There seem to be two camps... the long engagement camp, and the let's get it done camp. I was in the latter camp, which would surprise nobody that knows me. Once I've made a decision I like getting things done, no procrastination. The downside is that weddings can be a challenge to plan, especially if your fiance is a traditionalist (like my wife). We ended up taking 6 months to put the plan in motion, but the event came off without a hitch, and at a really reasonable price (since we were paying all the bills).

By the way, the two words you will use most often during the wedding planning process are "Yes, dear." Learn to say them with sincerity and with gusto. Practice in front of a mirror. Make sure you are looking into her eyes when you say the words, so she knows you aren't just blowing off her questions as being unimportant to you (which, by the way, they will be).

Be ready to offer an opinion. Be ready for your opinion to be rejected, invalidated, or ignored. Take no offense to these, as they are simply part of the process. Sometimes she will be asking for your opinion just to figure out what not to do. It's a test. Getting upset results in a failing score.

Do not, under any circumstances, let your friends talk you into a bachelor party. If you feel compelled to have a final fling, do so quietly, on your own, with no witnesses around. The last thing you want is a YouTube video showing up as you come back from the honeymoon.

If your woman is a traditionalist you will be planning for more than just the wedding. These are the things you'll look forward to being a part of:

1) Rehearsal dinner planning. Pick someplace simple with a willingness to put your group in a private room, or at least push a lot of tables together. Remember, members of both families will be there, so it should be someplace unoffensive (especially to the matriarchs).

2) Reception planning. This generally involves sampling cuisine at a number of finer restaurants. The good news is when you tell them you are planning a reception for 50 people or more, they will provide free samples of the sort of buffet food they would offer. If the samples aren't free, you probably can't afford the real deal anyway. Look for someplace nice, close to the church, and maybe not in a place you'd normally go (like a country club). BTW, it doesn't matter how many people will actually attend, tell them 50+ during the planning stages. Also, discard all notions of an open bar at the reception. Very bad idea. Make them pay for booze, and you won't be responsible for their drunk ass getting into a wreck on the way home.

While you would not be invited, you might also be asked to weigh in on the bridal shower. Mostly this is done at you house, and you are told to get out and leave the ladies alone. Believe me, that's what you want to do.

I should probably quit now, because something tells me you're going to reply and say you two are going to have a civil ceremony at the court house or elope to Vegas.

My best wishes to you two, regardless of how it comes off.

- Greg
 
bladsmth said:
Wait,:eek: Patrice has that same ladies photo in his wallet.:confused:
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I sure hope my wife doesn't find out Stacy cause I'll wake up missing an appendage. ;)

Bruce, congratulation to you and the little Misses. I wish you all the happiness in the world. :thumbup:
 
Congrats.
Greg, you crack me up, but it wouldn't be nearly so funny if it wasn't so true. :)
 
Thanks for all the great tips Greg!


There seem to be two camps... the long engagement camp, and the let's get it done camp.
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First time was the get it done camp.......

This time it's the long engagement, the date will be sometime in 2013:)

Thanks for the pics Stacy. Those are quite the holes!
 
Congrats Bruce! Now you are going to have to double your knife output! :eek:
May you have a wonderful rest of your lives together. I have been married for 12 yrs and wouldn't change it for anything. I just got my lady some knife shaped earrings and she actually wore them.
 
Happy Times, I got down on one knee and asked the question. She said yes
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Bruce........ What a coincidence, me too! :thumbup:



I'm not trying to worry you or anything... but we may have more than just knifemaking in common, buddy



Awkwarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd....

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Don't tell me you didn't see that one coming.

Congratulations, Bruce. I waited 8 years to pop the question. I have been with my wife for 22years. We were highschool sweethearts. You two look great together.... or at least SHE makes you look not as homely.
 
Congratulations Bruce!!

May you both live a long and prosperous life together.

All the best.

-Peter
 
Congratulations Bruce! :thumbup: Best wishes.

Rick... :hopelessness:...
... they really need a face-palm smiley... :livid::p
 
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