He proposed today

[dropdeadlegs]

Yep, my BF of four years popped the question today.

 

We have been living together for right at a year, and this last week we lived without electricity due to Hurricane Gustav. We had a generator, so life wasn't that bad, but we were conservative with generator usage since it was taking about $30 per day in gasoline to provide far less comfort than $2.50 per day of actual electricity provides.

 

We're set up pretty good here. No food spoilage and we were blessed with temps in the 80's versus the 90's. We even had a moderate breeze many days. Some of our neighbors even had enough generated power to run their whole house, including central air. We got by with a fan, mostly powered at night. But we had water throughout thanks to that generator. A cool bath is better than no bath at all.

 

Of course none of that has to do with the proposal....or does it? I don't really know.

 

What I do know is that we had no serious damage to our home. We fixed the minor damage yesterday for less than $100. We did, however lose a huge oak tree that simply uprooted and dropped dead east, landing on my neighbors property for a large part. The tree barely missed her home, but did snap her power pole. We removed most of that tree from her property today. It was definitely back-breaking work since we did it by chainsaw and pure manual labor. We removed debris via a truck bed.

 

My understanding is that her insurance would have done it all, but we felt responsible to get her powered up as quickly as possible. Tree removal service could have taken weeks.

 

Now, back to my proposal. When all was said and done, and I worked my ass off today experiencing dehydration pretty much all day despite trying to avoid it, he made a big speech about how we have a true partnership and followed it with a proposal of marriage.

 

It wasn't a bended knee type thing, but it was heartfelt and sincere and I accepted. Marriage isn't even important to me, but this just feels right. No bells or whistles, just two people trying to survive together and do what needs to be done. We were both absolutely beat with exhaustion and it was somewhat of a non-event, but pomp and circumstance means little to me. I was sweaty and dirty and sunburned, yet he still found me attractive enough to be desirable in a forever kind of way.

 

I'll take that over a well dressed dinner outing, or even a barely dressed/naked moment any day.

 

I love that man more than I can express.

[Lostgurl]

Oh god DDL i can barely type because your post brang tears to my eyes and i can't see my freakin' keys!

 

First of all, i'm happy to know that you all have survived through that crazy experience that is called a hurricane. I can't imagine being caught in one of those.

 

Your story just brightened my (?morning?) Congratulations!! I've always loved your thoughtful and heart warming posts. This one was my favorite. You are a true gem. It shows through everything you write here at LS. You deserve all happiness coming to you in the future. Goodluck!

[marlena]

No bells or whistles, just two people trying to survive together and do what needs to be done. We were both absolutely beat with exhaustion and it was somewhat of a non-event, but pomp and circumstance means little to me. I was sweaty and dirty and sunburned, yet he still found me attractive enough to be desirable in a forever kind of way.

 

 

 

Now...that is sooooooooooo romantic!!

 

I am so very happy for you.

 

I know you deserve all the happiness in the world and I am so glad that you have this wonderful man by your side to share your life with.

 

This time it's going to last forever... I just feel it!!

 

Hugs,

M

[Stung]

Yep, my BF of four years popped the question today.

 

It wasn't a bended knee type thing, but it was heartfelt and sincere and I accepted. Marriage isn't even important to me, but this just feels right. No bells or whistles, just two people trying to survive together and do what needs to be done. We were both absolutely beat with exhaustion and it was somewhat of a non-event, but pomp and circumstance means little to me. I was sweaty and dirty and sunburned, yet he still found me attractive enough to be desirable in a forever kind of way.

 

I'll take that over a well dressed dinner outing, or even a barely dressed/naked moment any day.

 

I love that man more than I can express.

 

 

this was lovely. my sincere best wishes, and congratulations to your groom.

[Trialbyfire]

Oohhh, ddl, that's wonderful. Congrats darling!

[melodymatters]

Hey DDL,

 

Long time no " see' ! SO glad that the first thing i see from you in a while is such a lovely story ! CONGRATS !!!!

 

i have a pretty swell guy myself , if you haven't heard, but again, you have always spoken of your partner with such true, healthy love. i am so happy for you.

[norajane]

I'm so happy for you, sweetheart. :bunny:

 

Enjoy.

[quankanne]

congratulations, DDL! This is fantastic news, esp. in light of what you've gone through with Gustav.

 

let's hope Ike peters out before going ashore!

[dropdeadlegs]

Wow, it didn't sound all that romantic to me, especially after re-reading my original post. The week before last when I watched "The Notebook" on DVD (AGAIN) I cried all the way through even knowing what was coming and felt like a fool the whole snivelling, kleenex ridden time. THAT'S ROMANCE!

 

Thanks for the congrats everyone. I don't even desire any big ceremony and it may not take place for months. I married that man years ago in my heart and mind. Long before we even lived together. I don't even desire a fancy ring. NO rings is a-okay with me. I already have every commitment a girl could want. And I could use better lawn equipment (we have acreage, technically HE has acreage)although what he has is working for us.

 

We have a Caribbean Cruise planned for May. I had referred to it as the honeymoon I never had. I've been married twice and he's been married once, but neither of us had a real honeymoon. Today I'm thinking a new tractor with better attachments is a better option, but he won't give. I figure a nice trip could happen in 3-5 years, but I won't use savings to take a trip. We need that cash cushion for emergencies. We planned to save the cost of the trip between now and May. But, I have two trees that need to be professionally removed. Tree removal is expensive.

 

For those of you that don't experience hurricanes, they aren't that bad here. WE have lots of warning whereas tornadoes and earthquakes have little to none. We are about 70 miles inland, so a Cat. 3 upon reaching land is quickly a Cat. 2 by the time it gets to me. The stronger storms...well, I have been lucky to not have been through a stronger one. Plus, we never flood where I live, although many areas near me do.

 

Hurricane Gustav seems to be a non-event according to national news, but it was the worst one I've ever experienced and I've been through plenty. It was the most destructive and this was MY longest power outage, though I still know folks who don't have power. I'm so grateful that Ike isn't coming here, but don't wish anyone to go through it, either.

 

Thanks again for all the well wishes. I'll try to get to the site more often and keep things updated.

[spookie]

Congrats DDL. Your OP made me cry as well.