Captain Hindsight Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 So I was at a wedding tonight with my girlfriend and she caught the bouquet. Wasn't even close. This has been my plan since I met her but since she's now caught the bouquet how long til I should be proposing? 6 months? Tomorrow? A year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 So I was at a wedding tonight with my girlfriend and she caught the bouquet. Wasn't even close. This has been my plan since I met her but since she's now caught the bouquet how long til I should be proposing? 6 months? Tomorrow? A year? Run while you still can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Did she joke around afterwards, like "ha ha, I caught it, you know what that means?" If she did, you better start ring shopping tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Not much joking from her. We've talked about it long term after my grad program is over in a year so it was like "yeah ok we knew this was happening" so not much joking but I think her mom was all about starting to plan a wedding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I proposed last month and our wedding is in June. Best wishes if you're going down the same road. One day at work I simply realized that I was making money not to buy concert tickets or a new amp, but to help support a family. The transition in thought was seamless, but something shifted. The thought of comfortable permanence set in and I think I've been wearing the same smile ever since. Found the perfect ring the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Oh God. Another "Dear Abby" post from the captain. How the hell do you figure we know what to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Oh God. Another "Dear Abby" post from the captain. How the hell do you figure we know what to do? More if a "Dear TBD" I just like filling in the board because you have gotten to know me so well over the years. The proposal is coming. Just wondering if anyone else had this happen to them I proposed last month and our wedding is in June. Best wishes if you're going down the same road. One day at work I simply realized that I was making money not to buy concert tickets or a new amp, but to help support a family. The transition in thought was seamless, but something shifted. The thought of comfortable permanence set in and I think I've been wearing the same smile ever since. Found the perfect ring the next day. thanks for the kind words sage. We're in that path for sure and I decided a long time ago she wasn't going anywhere. Have a picture of her in my office at grad school to remind me why I'm working so hard everyday. She's a keeper to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Unless you are proposing(pardon the pun) that there is some sort of special supernatural force that revolves around catching the bouquet, I would suggest you ignore it and propose marriage when both you and her are in the right place(emotionally). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Go for it as long as the restlessness is outta you... I was hitched @ 26 and children @ 30/34. It's about right... Not too old, not too young. Just stay true or don't do it @ all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 So I was at a wedding tonight with my girlfriend and she caught the bouquet. Wasn't even close. This has been my plan since I met her but since she's now caught the bouquet how long til I should be proposing? 6 months? Tomorrow? A year? Wait a minute. Some one caught something? Let her go to the Bills man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I proposed last month and our wedding is in June. Best wishes if you're going down the same road. One day at work I simply realized that I was making money not to buy concert tickets or a new amp, but to help support a family. The transition in thought was seamless, but something shifted. The thought of comfortable permanence set in and I think I've been wearing the same smile ever since. Found the perfect ring the next day. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I proposed last month and our wedding is in June. Is she aware of your Lentil Period? When should TBD expect to receive invitations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Unless you are proposing(pardon the pun) that there is some sort of special supernatural force that revolves around catching the bouquet, I would suggest you ignore it and propose marriage when both you and her are in the right place(emotionally). Yep. Whatever you do, never fall into the 'well, it seems like it's time because we're X age or have been together Y years, or her mother blah, blah, blah' rationale. p.s. congrats Sage! Edited October 20, 2013 by KD in CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 It may have been a setup Captain. Did all the other ladies step away when the bouquet was mid flight?? lol. Congrats buddy!! Been married since '95 with three kids. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Congrats to both Captain and Sage! To bad for your respective GF's but if they have not figured that out by now they can continue to live in their bubble of false bliss. Captain the tricky thing is the ring - does she want say in what is bought? If not, surprise her and not in one of those tacky put it on a billboard or attention grabbing youtube video moments. Ask her in a personal way that will be a special memory to her and in a place that has meaning to her. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Ask her in a personal way that will be a special memory to her and in a place that has meaning to her. Naah....make her pass a Bills quiz first: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Congrats to both Captain and Sage! To bad for your respective GF's but if they have not figured that out by now they can continue to live in their bubble of false bliss. Captain the tricky thing is the ring - does she want say in what is bought? If not, surprise her and not in one of those tacky put it on a billboard or attention grabbing youtube video moments. Ask her in a personal way that will be a special memory to her and in a place that has meaning to her. Good luck. Sage made sure that the one big decision was properly made. The wedding will not interfere with training camp or the regular season. We'll see if Hindsight has the foresight to insist on the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Sage made sure that the one big decision was properly made. The wedding will not interfere with training camp or the regular season. We'll see if Hindsight has the foresight to insist on the same. Weddings must only be planned from late Feb to mid July. Unless they are also a football fan, then you may have a fall wedding, but the date can only be picked after the NFL schedule comes out. If children are wanted, conception must only be tried between late June to late November, to insure a birth takes place during the off season. The rest of the year, use protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 So I was at a wedding tonight with my girlfriend and she caught the bouquet. Wasn't even close. This has been my plan since I met her but since she's now caught the bouquet how long til I should be proposing? 6 months? Tomorrow? A year? Catching the bouquet doesn't mean she's getting married soon, it means she's next to get married. So your first step should be to check out the status of the other women in the wedding. If they're all ugly, crazy, and alone you've got plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
run dat back Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 If it's your plan, what are you waiting for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 If it's your plan, what are you waiting for? to have income Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 to have income c'mon be a real man and make her support you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 to have income THEN: Do NOT pop the question. I only said what I said, because I thought you were mid to late 20's and just spinning your wheels. Wait till you get set... Especially when buying the ring! DO NOT buy into that "whatever pay day" (2 months salary or whatever BS) hype the diamond people are pushing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bam Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 My advice - Do it when you're both ready emotionally and financially. Then hire me as your videographer. www.bmdigi.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 THEN: Do NOT pop the question. I only said what I said, because I thought you were mid to late 20's and just spinning your wheels. Wait till you get set... Especially when buying the ring! DO NOT buy into that "whatever pay day" (2 months salary or whatever BS) hype the diamond people are pushing! And when you start looking at the stone to put in the ring, tell them to put away that ridiculously high end $20K stone that they show you "just for comparison". Obviously you're not going to buy it, but it will still guilt you into buying as pricey a rock as possible. And once I read the first post in this thread, I assumed it would take 3 or 4 more posts until someone said they can't offer advice until they see a picture. How has that not happened yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 And when you start looking at the stone to put in the ring, tell them to put away that ridiculously high end $20K stone that they show you "just for comparison". Obviously you're not going to buy it, but it will still guilt you into buying as pricey a rock as possible. And once I read the first post in this thread, I assumed it would take 3 or 4 more posts until someone said they can't offer advice until they see a picture. How has that not happened yet? We saw a pic some time ago. Nice. Caps a short chubby pork chop, lucky to have a gal like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 THEN: Do NOT pop the question. I only said what I said, because I thought you were mid to late 20's and just spinning your wheels. Wait till you get set... Especially when buying the ring! DO NOT buy into that "whatever pay day" (2 months salary or whatever BS) hype the diamond people are pushing! My advice: don't take advice from this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 We saw a pic some time ago. Nice. Caps a short chubby pork chop, lucky to have a gal like that You just gave the perfect description of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 You should really get engaged and married as soon as possible, Captain. You too, Sage. You don't want to be some kind of lonely bachelor in your mid 20s. Its pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 to have income Have you considered getting engaged and having a lengthy delay before you get married? That way you can have your everlasting love and commitment to each other publicly proclaimed.....for the small price of the cost of a ring(likely to be well offset by the presents you receive from an engagement party). .....and if the Mrs doesn't want a big elaborate wedding the costs of getting married could be minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You should really get engaged and married as soon as possible, Captain. You too, Sage. You don't want to be some kind of lonely bachelor in your mid 20s. Its pathetic. Yeah those Sundays watching football with the buddies really sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yeah those Sundays watching football with the buddies really sucks. Sure, the vacations are kinda fun and dropping big bar tabs passes the time, but its sooo empty and unfulfilling. Lets not forget all the free time and disposable income too. Thats why you need a wife to make sure you have neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'll jump in, Capt, go for it. You guys are awesome and if she's put up with you this long wellllll enough said. Sage, congrats. I just got engaged about a week and a half ago and we're shooting for a June wedding, but man my head already hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delete This Account Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 look at it this way, catching a bouquet >>>>>> catching the clap. get er done. ... jw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 When you give her the ring, be romantic and whisper into her ear those three words that every girl is dying to hear: Let's go Buff-a-lo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 You should really get engaged and married as soon as possible, Captain. You too, Sage. You don't want to be some kind of lonely bachelor in your mid 20s. Its pathetic. Don't forget to immediately kick out some kids so you are never alone, can't go anywhere and never have money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 "Comes a time When you're driftin' Comes a time When you settle down Comes a light Feelin's liftin' Lift that baby Right up off the ground. Oh, this old world Keeps spinning round It's a wonder tall trees Ain't layin' down There comes a time. You and I we were captured We took our souls And we flew away We were right We were giving That's how we kept What we gave away. Oh, this old world Keeps spinning round It's a wonder tall trees Ain't layin' down There comes a time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 My advice: Don't go to Jared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Run while you still can. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Don't forget to immediately kick out some kids so you are never alone, can't go anywhere and never have money. ...and rarely get laid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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