OT: We're getting married! - Page 5

Passacaglia · 01-07-2005, 05:04 PM

We're back, more powerful than ever! So, for those of you who didn't hop over to the FCFL forum, I'll explain what happened. It's pretty much what everyone suspected -- lurker and I (who are, in fact, two different people -- no, I did not create a pretend girlfriend over three years ago, then proceed to act very mild-mannered about it until one fateful day) got engaged, and thought about how we should announce it to FOFC. The first page and a half or so of this thread is just the beginning of what we had come up with. We had more, so more fun was missed, but it seemed like the thread was running out of steam anyway, because people thought we were actually going for believability (thanks to our Net Detectives for exposing that one right away). I don't think we were going for a negative/uncomfortable feeling, but to those who really felt uncomfortable about it, I'll say "I'm truly sorry" to your face, and mutter "lighten up" behind your back. Thanks to all who stood up for me, although we were really going for a mood of zaniness and merriment in this thread, rather than one that raised upheaval. So a big thanks to those who kept that moment alive by not bothering with all the serious junk going on, and continuing to make wisecracks!

Anyway, thanks to all for the congratulations! Lurker and I are both really excited, and we're looking at Summer 2006 for the wedding. Y'all are invited, as long as you don't mind seeing a guy marry himself, while he's also stalking himself!

Franklinnoble · 01-07-2005, 05:17 PM

Welcome back.

Post some pix of you and your honey, and all is forgiven.

Glengoyne · 01-07-2005, 07:27 PM

Glad to see you, and you really shouldn't mutter behind Ben's back

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Oh and Congrats to you and Lurker for landing each other.

sachmo71 · 01-07-2005, 07:31 PM

I don't want your kind back here.

Wait, what kind are you? Strawberry or Vanilla?

duckman · 01-07-2005, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

Darn! Does that mean Im the only ''Eligible'' bachelor left in FOFC?

Nope, I am unfortunately available.

Passacaglia · 01-08-2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Welcome back.

Post some pix of you and your hunny, and all is forgiven.

Here's one

Maple Leafs · 01-08-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Here's one

Dude, put on some pants.

lurker · 01-10-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by moriarty

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Originally Posted by Noop

May I ask how did you two meet?

I think she was looking through the 'what do you look like thread' saw his picture, PM"d him and the rest is history.

That would've been much more interesting than the way we did meet. I might as well tell the story, however boring it is, so that Noop will quit bugging Passacaglia in every thread he posts for the juicy details. Over five years ago, our actuarial math prof assigned us to a study group together. Our love of goofing off and annoying our other study group members brought us together, we became great friends, and then after about a year we just fell in love. It was really natural and great. Of course, I thought he was a total dork when I first met him. And still do

Oh yeah, and we were thinking that our second, not our first, child should be named "Dola."

Sorry if I'm not fulfilling my female board member duties by not posting any comments that would get all the guys on the board turned on. Frankly, that would be too easy. There's a reason I posted for over a year before mentioning that I'm female and that was only because I was buying the latest version of the game for my boyfriend and all the homophobes had to make sure that I'm not a guy too. For all the girls that are enjoying turning the board into a chat room, maybe you should read the Onion article entitled "Woman At Farscape Convention Has Dangerously Inflated Self-Image"

Samdari · 01-10-2005, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lurker

our actuarial math prof

You guys must be a BLAST to talk to at parties.

lurker · 01-10-2005, 02:47 PM

Yeah, we are -- thanks! Because, as you can see from this thread, we have no sense of humor at all.

rkmsuf · 01-13-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Summer of 2006? Not to be a cynical bastard, but isn't that a long freaking engagement? I was engaged for 5 months, and that was just so we could get married the day before my birthday so I'd never forget my anniversary.

Time for more cooky messageboard hijinks before they settle down.

CamEdwards · 01-13-2005, 12:17 PM

Summer of 2006? Not to be a cynical bastard, but isn't that a long freaking engagement? I was engaged for 5 months, and that was just so we could get married the day before my birthday so I'd never forget my anniversary.

Franklinnoble · 01-13-2005, 12:18 PM

I was only formally engaged for like three months. We ran off to Tahoe on the 4th of July and eloped... so, I won't forget my anniversary, either.

Samdari · 01-13-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Summer of 2006? Not to be a cynical bastard, but isn't that a long freaking engagement? I was engaged for 5 months, and that was just so we could get married the day before my birthday so I'd never forget my anniversary.

I was engaged that long. Its not uncommon these days for long engagements, especially for formal weddings. Reception halls are often booked solid for the entire upcoming year, necesitating a long engagement if one wants a meticulously planned, traditional wedding and reception.

gottimd · 01-13-2005, 12:23 PM

I will be engaged for a year and a half before I get married this July 3rd. You are right about the reception places, all of the dates we wanted were already booked and we were looking well in advance.

albionmoonlight · 01-13-2005, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Samdari

I was engaged that long. Its not uncommon these days for long engagements, especially for formal weddings. Reception halls are often booked solid for the entire upcoming year, necesitating a long engagement if one wants a meticulously planned, traditional wedding and reception.

I concur. My cousin had a six month engagement so that they could get married before the Marines shipped him out of the country. The parents wanted a traditional wedding with all of the trimmings and had a very hard time getting all of the stuff they wanted on such "short notice." (which 6 months apparently is in the wedding/reception business).

lurker · 01-13-2005, 12:34 PM

Plus, I'm Indian and that means it's got to be a freaking huge wedding with my parents inviting everyone they've ever met. Around 500 people.

I wanted to just have a reception at Pizza Hut or something while wearing jeans but my mom flipped out.

Eaglesfan27 · 01-13-2005, 12:38 PM

We were engaged for well over a year as well. Even if you aren't having a "big wedding," it takes time to get everything planned, and I thought our long engagement was a great idea even though we both KNEW we were going to get married.

Desnudo · 01-13-2005, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lurker

Sorry if I'm not fulfilling my female board member duties by not posting any comments that would get all the guys on the board turned on. Frankly, that would be too easy. There's a reason I posted for over a year before mentioning that I'm female and that was only because I was buying the latest version of the game for my boyfriend and all the homophobes had to make sure that I'm not a guy too. For all the girls that are enjoying turning the board into a chat room, maybe you should read the Onion article entitled "Woman At Farscape Convention Has Dangerously Inflated Self-Image"

I think comparing this board to a Farscape Convention is a little harsh. I think you actually get a pretty good cross section of society in here. Except for homos.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-13-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lurker

For all the girls that are enjoying turning the board into a chat room ...

Y'know, it's funny, but I haven't really noticed any of those around here.

What I have seen lately are a few members who happen to be female playing along with what I've interpreted as good-natured posts that are almost self-parody of the whole "guy/girl chatroom" thing.

Lord knows, I don't actually see every post or even every thread here, so maybe I've missed something that'd fit your description. Or maybe it was an attempt at humor that misfired, or maybe it just didn't come out quite like you meant it, but otherwise ... well, it reads to me like an unwarranted cheap shot at some other members.

Crapshoot · 01-13-2005, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lurker

Plus, I'm Indian and that means it's got to be a freaking huge wedding with my parents inviting everyone they've ever met. Around 500 people.

I wanted to just have a reception at Pizza Hut or something while wearing jeans but my mom flipped out.

Woo hoo! ther'es now 3 of us (you, me , and Nequa).. We'll take this damn board over slowly!

lurker · 01-13-2005, 12:54 PM

Yeah, you know I figure I probably know you somehow, Crapshoot. Or my parents know your parents.

And dude, chill Jon. I didn't say anything insulting to anyone -- if you like to talk about your boob sizes, then you probably wouldn't be offended by what I said.

vtbub · 01-13-2005, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Summer of 2006? Not to be a cynical bastard, but isn't that a long freaking engagement? I was engaged for 5 months, and that was just so we could get married the day before my birthday so I'd never forget my anniversary.

Engaged: May '96
Married: August '98

No regrets

Alan T · 01-13-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Y'know, it's funny, but I haven't really noticed any of those around here.

What I have seen lately are a few members who happen to be female playing along with what I've interpreted as good-natured posts that are almost self-parody of the whole "guy/girl chatroom" thing.

Lord knows, I don't actually see every post or even every thread here, so maybe I've missed something that'd fit your description. Or maybe it was an attempt at humor that misfired, or maybe it just didn't come out quite like you meant it, but otherwise ... well, it reads to me like an unwarranted cheap shot at some other members.

I think it was just that several popped up at the same time and the board seemed to turn into a boys highschool lockerroom. All the boys seemed to be trying to out impress the girls

For a day or two someone probably should have sprayed a water hose on fofc or something.

I'm glad they are around, I like the various points of views on conversations and welcome anyone to join in (except my wife).

rkmsuf · 01-13-2005, 01:10 PM

ahh but are they really getting married in 2006 or is this just a part of the grand ruse?

JonInMiddleGA · 01-13-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lurker

And dude, chill Jon. I didn't say anything insulting to anyone --

Whatever. I guess it just reads to me differently than you interpreted your own remark.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-13-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

For a day or two someone probably should have sprayed a water hose on fofc or something.

I know what you're talking about, but I guess this might just be one of those rare cases where I'm the person giving the proverbial benefit of the doubt.

There was certainly no shortage of that "boy's locker room" stuff, I just didn't really believe it was particularly ... sincere, for lack of a better word. Largely "flirting for the sake of flirting" or "being a guy" just because it was the obvious response, not anybody actually expecting for a moment to successfully "make time" with any of the ladies. Or, phrased in FOFCspeak, there was plenty of funny just not much cocky to go with it

Suicane75 · 01-13-2005, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Summer of 2006? Not to be a cynical bastard, but isn't that a long freaking engagement? I was engaged for 5 months, and that was just so we could get married the day before my birthday so I'd never forget my anniversary.

Ive been engaged to Elle MacPherson since 1987, it's not that odd really.

JeeberD · 01-14-2005, 09:17 AM

If/when the girlfriend and I get engaged it'll probably be at least a year before we get married. Of course, we've already been dating for nearly five and a half years, so what's a little more time?

wade moore · 01-14-2005, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

If/when the girlfriend and I get engaged it'll probably be at least a year before we get married. Of course, we've already been dating for nearly five and a half years, so what's a little more time?

6 1/2 years here, woohoo!

CamEdwards · 01-14-2005, 10:03 AM

yeah, i forgot about the whole big wedding thing. Wife and I spent less than 200 bucks on our wedding.

Radii · 01-14-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

the board seemed to turn into a boys highschool lockerroom.

I didn't know we needed female members for that to happen.

Noop · 01-14-2005, 11:27 AM

Thanks lurker... I laughed at "Dola" that would be funny.

JeeberD · 01-14-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lurker

Plus, I'm Indian...

Really?

Not sure how I missed that earlier. Pass is a lucky man...Indian women are hot.

01-07-2005, 07:27 PM	#203
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	Glad to see you, and you really shouldn't mutter behind Ben's back. Oh and Congrats to you and Lurker for landing each other.

01-13-2005, 12:17 PM	#212
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Summer of 2006? Not to be a cynical bastard, but isn't that a long freaking engagement? I was engaged for 5 months, and that was just so we could get married the day before my birthday so I'd never forget my anniversary. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

01-13-2005, 12:23 PM	#215
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	I will be engaged for a year and a half before I get married this July 3rd. You are right about the reception places, all of the dates we wanted were already booked and we were looking well in advance. __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

01-13-2005, 12:38 PM	#218
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	We were engaged for well over a year as well. Even if you aren't having a "big wedding," it takes time to get everything planned, and I thought our long engagement was a great idea even though we both KNEW we were going to get married. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-13-2005, 01:10 PM	#225
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	ahh but are they really getting married in 2006 or is this just a part of the grand ruse? __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-07-2005, 05:04 PM	#201
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	We're back, more powerful than ever! So, for those of you who didn't hop over to the FCFL forum, I'll explain what happened. It's pretty much what everyone suspected -- lurker and I (who are, in fact, two different people -- no, I did not create a pretend girlfriend over three years ago, then proceed to act very mild-mannered about it until one fateful day) got engaged, and thought about how we should announce it to FOFC. The first page and a half or so of this thread is just the beginning of what we had come up with. We had more, so more fun was missed, but it seemed like the thread was running out of steam anyway, because people thought we were actually going for believability (thanks to our Net Detectives for exposing that one right away). I don't think we were going for a negative/uncomfortable feeling, but to those who really felt uncomfortable about it, I'll say "I'm truly sorry" to your face, and mutter "lighten up" behind your back. Thanks to all who stood up for me, although we were really going for a mood of zaniness and merriment in this thread, rather than one that raised upheaval. So a big thanks to those who kept that moment alive by not bothering with all the serious junk going on, and continuing to make wisecracks! Anyway, thanks to all for the congratulations! Lurker and I are both really excited, and we're looking at Summer 2006 for the wedding. Y'all are invited, as long as you don't mind seeing a guy marry himself, while he's also stalking himself!

01-07-2005, 05:17 PM	#202
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Welcome back. Post some pix of you and your honey, and all is forgiven.

01-07-2005, 07:31 PM	#204
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I don't want your kind back here. Wait, what kind are you? Strawberry or Vanilla?

01-10-2005, 02:47 PM	#210
lurker High School JV Join Date: May 2001	Yeah, we are -- thanks! Because, as you can see from this thread, we have no sense of humor at all.

01-13-2005, 12:18 PM	#213
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I was only formally engaged for like three months. We ran off to Tahoe on the 4th of July and eloped... so, I won't forget my anniversary, either.

01-13-2005, 12:34 PM	#217
lurker High School JV Join Date: May 2001	Plus, I'm Indian and that means it's got to be a freaking huge wedding with my parents inviting everyone they've ever met. Around 500 people. I wanted to just have a reception at Pizza Hut or something while wearing jeans but my mom flipped out.

01-13-2005, 12:54 PM	#222
lurker High School JV Join Date: May 2001	Yeah, you know I figure I probably know you somehow, Crapshoot. Or my parents know your parents. And dude, chill Jon. I didn't say anything insulting to anyone -- if you like to talk about your boob sizes, then you probably wouldn't be offended by what I said.

01-14-2005, 09:17 AM	#229
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	If/when the girlfriend and I get engaged it'll probably be at least a year before we get married. Of course, we've already been dating for nearly five and a half years, so what's a little more time? __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

01-14-2005, 10:03 AM	#231
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	yeah, i forgot about the whole big wedding thing. Wife and I spent less than 200 bucks on our wedding. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

01-14-2005, 11:27 AM	#233
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	Thanks lurker... I laughed at "Dola" that would be funny. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

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