Beth, thanks for the kind words. When Diane and I first dated, I looked at Diane’s album collection…and it was a mirror image of mine! That was the moment I thought that dating Diane might lead to Something Big! Plus, Diane loves to read. I’m amazed at how many of our friends rarely read a book.
Congratulations to both of you. I have the greatest respect for couples who can make a marriage last, these days more than ever. Having been around the marriage block once already and the relationship block far more times than I care to admit, I’ve come to realize how crucial it is to pick someone with similar attitudes, values and interests but perhaps more than anything, someone who is simply fun to be with year after year. Happy anniversary.
Byron, you focused on the key ingredients to a long-lasting and happy marriage: like interests, loyalty, and sense of fun. Diane is also one of the hardest working people I know.
Congratulations to thewonderful happy couple!
You won’t find many couples who made it happily through so many years.
I’ve also found that a similar taste in music and books is an important component for a long term relationship.
And now I have a bad joke from a long term friend of mine.
When someone says:
I’ve been together with my partner for xx years he asks:
And how many more years do you have to stay with her/him?
Tracy, congratulations in advance on your 42nd anniversary! Yes, it is hard to believe all those years haves sped by so fast! Not everyone is as lucky as we are!
Congratulations to a wonderful couple! You both made a good choice.
Deb, Bill Crider and I agreed that we both married women above our station.
Well, lucking out has no class distinction! (Much as I’d much rather see you two up there than a reminder of That Movie). Further congratulations!
Todd, I lucked out with a pretty woman in the Roy Orbison sense rather than the Garry Marshall sense.
Like a couple out of a fairy tale — Beauty &the Beast comes to mind.
Seriously, — 43 years — that is Wonderful!
Dan, I lucked out when I married Diane. And, we’re still on a roll 43 years later!
Congrats to a cute couple on their anniversary! May you have many more.
(I never realized that you looked like Richard Gere 43 years ago, George.)
Jerry, yes, 43 years ago Diane had a resemblance to Julia Roberts and I looked like Richard Gere. Now we just look like Diane and George!
Happy Anniversary, you crazy kids. Still 8 years behind us but you’re getting closer (or not).
Jeff, you and Jackie have always set the pace for the rest of us!
Congratulations to you both! You’re obviously well-matched.
May you have many more years together!
Beth, thanks for the kind words. When Diane and I first dated, I looked at Diane’s album collection…and it was a mirror image of mine! That was the moment I thought that dating Diane might lead to Something Big! Plus, Diane loves to read. I’m amazed at how many of our friends rarely read a book.
Hope your day is the happy one you deserve. Good trip home tomorrow to the kids.
Patti, so far Patrick and Katie’s flights are ON TIME. I’m more worried about whether a healthy pilot and flight crew will show up tomorrow morning.
Congratulations George. Here’s to many many more years of love and laughter.
Neeru, I think one factor of our 43 year marriage is that I try to make Diane laugh every day. I think my batting average is about 900!
Congrats to you both, and here’s hoping Diane will put up with you for another 30 or so.
Michael, Diane is a very patient and kindly person…ideal for a scamp like me!
Congratulations to both of you. I have the greatest respect for couples who can make a marriage last, these days more than ever. Having been around the marriage block once already and the relationship block far more times than I care to admit, I’ve come to realize how crucial it is to pick someone with similar attitudes, values and interests but perhaps more than anything, someone who is simply fun to be with year after year. Happy anniversary.
Byron, you focused on the key ingredients to a long-lasting and happy marriage: like interests, loyalty, and sense of fun. Diane is also one of the hardest working people I know.
Congratulations! Have a wonderful anniversary.
Rick, usually our Anniversary is snowy and icy. Not this year! Not a speck of snow, temps in the 40s, and green grass all around. Very weird weather!
Congratulations to thewonderful happy couple!
You won’t find many couples who made it happily through so many years.
I’ve also found that a similar taste in music and books is an important component for a long term relationship.
And now I have a bad joke from a long term friend of mine.
When someone says:
I’ve been together with my partner for xx years he asks:
And how many more years do you have to stay with her/him?
Wolf, thanks for the joke! Similar tastes in music and books and movies/TV helps bonding a couple together. And a couple of really nice kids!
Happy 43rd anniversary, George. Glen and I will have our 42nd anniversary in January and that is so hard to believe. We feel very lucky also.
Tracy, congratulations in advance on your 42nd anniversary! Yes, it is hard to believe all those years haves sped by so fast! Not everyone is as lucky as we are!
Happy anniversary! I saw that Scott Cupp (not sure if you know him?) is having his 42nd anniversary today. You have a year on him!
Angela, yes, Scott Cupp and his lovely wife, Sandi, got married on the same day Diane and I did. Great minds think alike!
And they said it wouldn’t last! Happy 43rd, you crazy kids! (Jeff already used my line but what the heck!)
Bob, those 43 years sure flew by!