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Mo1959

Mo1959

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Perthshire,Scotland
Dirk said:
Morning all :hello:

Wedding anniversary today - 40 years.
Whodathunkit!
We lived together for 3 years before getting married. Not doing anything particularly to celebrate, but we're off out for lunch at a posh Thai restaurant.
We haven't done pressies and cards for anything between us for a good while now. It all seemed a bit ridiculous - I buy something she doesn't want as a surprise and she reciprocates. I did suggest that I might get her a nice card and flowers, but she told me not to waste my money. She's just an old romantic at heart. LOL.
We now just treat ourselves as we go along. Seems to work well for us.
On our wedding day, I took a half day off work (I was working as a self employed electrician) as I had a job to finish in the morning.
The wedding cost us about £6 for the licence and parents stumped up about £50 for nibbles and drinks afterwards.
We only had close family attending. I think there were about 10 of us altogether. We honeymooned at the Isle of Man TT races, which we went to every year anyway.
When I look at youngsters spending £20 - 30,000+ on their fairytale weddings and exotic honeymoons, only to hear of them divorcing a couple of years later, I despair.
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Congrats to you both. Yes, agree on the extortionate amount of money spent these days.......all for show for a matter of hours.
 
classic33

classic33

Leg End Member
Dirk said:
Morning all :hello:

Wedding anniversary today - 40 years.
Whodathunkit!
We lived together for 3 years before getting married. Not doing anything particularly to celebrate, but we're off out for lunch at a posh Thai restaurant.
We haven't done pressies and cards for anything between us for a good while now. It all seemed a bit ridiculous - I buy something she doesn't want as a surprise and she reciprocates. I did suggest that I might get her a nice card and flowers, but she told me not to waste my money. She's just an old romantic at heart. LOL.
We now just treat ourselves as we go along. Seems to work well for us.
On our wedding day, I took a half day off work (I was working as a self employed electrician) as I had a job to finish in the morning.
The wedding cost us about £6 for the licence and parents stumped up about £50 for nibbles and drinks afterwards.
We only had close family attending. I think there were about 10 of us altogether. We honeymooned at the Isle of Man TT races, which we went to every year anyway.
When I look at youngsters spending £20 - 30,000+ on their fairytale weddings and exotic honeymoons, only to hear of them divorcing a couple of years later, I despair.
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View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kw2eL_1jnfA


Couldn't you have waited one more day?
You could have splashed out on "Fish Friday", as a surprise present.
 
GM

GM

Legendary Member
Location
North of the river
Dirk said:
Morning all :hello:

Wedding anniversary today - 40 years.
Whodathunkit!
We lived together for 3 years before getting married. Not doing anything particularly to celebrate, but we're off out for lunch at a posh Thai restaurant.
We haven't done pressies and cards for anything between us for a good while now. It all seemed a bit ridiculous - I buy something she doesn't want as a surprise and she reciprocates. I did suggest that I might get her a nice card and flowers, but she told me not to waste my money. She's just an old romantic at heart. LOL.
We now just treat ourselves as we go along. Seems to work well for us.
On our wedding day, I took a half day off work (I was working as a self employed electrician) as I had a job to finish in the morning.
The wedding cost us about £6 for the licence and parents stumped up about £50 for nibbles and drinks afterwards.
We only had close family attending. I think there were about 10 of us altogether. We honeymooned at the Isle of Man TT races, which we went to every year anyway.
When I look at youngsters spending £20 - 30,000+ on their fairytale weddings and exotic honeymoons, only to hear of them divorcing a couple of years later, I despair.
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Congratulations to you both!:cheers:.....reminds me ours is next week.
 
Dave7

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
Dirk said:
Morning all :hello:

Wedding anniversary today - 40 years.
Whodathunkit!
We lived together for 3 years before getting married. Not doing anything particularly to celebrate, but we're off out for lunch at a posh Thai restaurant.
We haven't done pressies and cards for anything between us for a good while now. It all seemed a bit ridiculous - I buy something she doesn't want as a surprise and she reciprocates. I did suggest that I might get her a nice card and flowers, but she told me not to waste my money. She's just an old romantic at heart. LOL.
We now just treat ourselves as we go along. Seems to work well for us.
On our wedding day, I took a half day off work (I was working as a self employed electrician) as I had a job to finish in the morning.
The wedding cost us about £6 for the licence and parents stumped up about £50 for nibbles and drinks afterwards.
We only had close family attending. I think there were about 10 of us altogether. We honeymooned at the Isle of Man TT races, which we went to every year anyway.
When I look at youngsters spending £20 - 30,000+ on their fairytale weddings and exotic honeymoons, only to hear of them divorcing a couple of years later, I despair.
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So true Dirk. Our nephew and wife booked a castle for their wedding. Lots of guests for a full sit down meal. I dread to think how much all that cost. The marriage failed :sad:
But congrats to you both and enjoy your meal out.
 
Mo1959

Mo1959

Legendary Member
Location
Perthshire,Scotland
Just had a wander round to the Co-op for a few bits and pieces and let a guy go ahead of me that only had a couple of things. He commented on how cold it was and I happened to say I had thought about going out for a cycle but was finding it too chilly. Turns out he was also a keen cyclist. Just working in the area. I will talk to anyone. :laugh:
 
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Dirk said:
Morning all :hello:

Wedding anniversary today - 40 years.
Whodathunkit!
We lived together for 3 years before getting married. Not doing anything particularly to celebrate, but we're off out for lunch at a posh Thai restaurant.
We haven't done pressies and cards for anything between us for a good while now. It all seemed a bit ridiculous - I buy something she doesn't want as a surprise and she reciprocates. I did suggest that I might get her a nice card and flowers, but she told me not to waste my money. She's just an old romantic at heart. LOL.
We now just treat ourselves as we go along. Seems to work well for us.
On our wedding day, I took a half day off work (I was working as a self employed electrician) as I had a job to finish in the morning.
The wedding cost us about £6 for the licence and parents stumped up about £50 for nibbles and drinks afterwards.
We only had close family attending. I think there were about 10 of us altogether. We honeymooned at the Isle of Man TT races, which we went to every year anyway.
When I look at youngsters spending £20 - 30,000+ on their fairytale weddings and exotic honeymoons, only to hear of them divorcing a couple of years later, I despair.
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Congratulations, well done.
 
Tenkaykev

Tenkaykev

Guru
Location
Poole
Sat in the extension which has a flat roof. The rain always sounds worse than it is.
It's the fourth year of the bird boxes being scorned by the local bird population. I've taken advice as to siting from a friend who's garden is full of wildlife and she says to be patient...

The bay tree does have a Robins nest, a woven wicker contraption that they seem to like. Sadly last year a Raptor got in and killed the chicks, I've fitted some plastic mesh which allows the Robins access but will hopefully offer some protection.

Rain is due to clear about 2pm, hopefully head out for a short run with Mrs Tenkay, meanwhile I've been looking online at Bike saddles, specifically the Brooks Cambium range. My Brompton does seem to pick up a lot of road vibration as the tarmac around here is not in the best of conditions. The stock saddle is OK-ish and I've tried a charge Spoon which does feel a bit more comfortable. The Cambium gets some good reviews so I might try one and see if suits.
 
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