A long weekend with a stunning blonde...

**Edbear** · 18th October 2011, 15:51

I shouldn't skite, but I can't help it...

Starting tomorrow after my appointment with my surgeon in the morning, I'm taking Mrs. Bear to a lovely fishing lodge on the shores of Lake Rotorua for the long weekend, we should be home sometime on Monday.

The reason? We will celebrate our 34th Wedding Anniversary on the 22nd of this month and after all we've been through, we weren't sure we'd make it. The last 18mths have been very difficult since my accident in May last year and Mrs. Bear has had to endure a lot and has worked so very hard to keep us going and to support me in my rehab after the stress of nearly losing me.

So this anniversary is somewhat special for more than just the fact that we have been marrried since 22, Oct. 1977. I am truly blessed to have a, (still beautiful), wife who still loves me as much or more than she did at the very beginning.

Our start was the proverbial "eyes across a crowded room" and from then on we were to be together. We now have three grown up children and two sons-in-law, one grandson and another due in January. Reflecting on the last 36 years since we first laid eyes on each other in Wellsford, and remembering the hard times and the good, we truly understand the marriage vows of "for better or for worse, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health... until death do us part."

We are a team, a couple, a unit, and we can't imagine being with anyone else. So many forget, what it means to be committed in marriage and after so many years, our family and friends only think of us together and depend on us being "Ed and Jill" as we have been all their lives.

So reflect upon your mate and the reason you fell in love and married him/her and remember that love is all that matters between you. Cherish each other and each day as any day may be your last.

So to my darling wife, I love you more than ever and I'll cherish you until the day I die.

**Banditbandit** · 18th October 2011, 15:57

Congrats. I hope I get that far ...

**FJRider** · 18th October 2011, 16:00

Send me an invite to your 49th anniversary party

.... cos I know your 50th ... will be special, and I wouldn't want to intrude ...

**mashman** · 18th October 2011, 16:25

Originally Posted by Edbear

So reflect upon your mate and the reason you fell in love and married him/her and remember that love is all that matters between you. Cherish each other and each day as any day may be your last.

finally a reason for me to call it quits

... congrats to you and yer gal Ed.

**saul** · 18th October 2011, 16:32

That was a lovely read

Hope you both have a chance to recharge and carry on

**neels** · 18th October 2011, 16:39

Well said, and well done to both of you.

I'm planning to get away with a hot blonde this weekend as well for the same reason, although our effort of 19 years looks a bit feeble compared to your 34.

Keep up the good work looking after each other.

**Maha** · 18th October 2011, 16:43

To true Ed, everyday above ground etc etc....
Spending time together is very important.
Both Anne and myself hate being apart, even for a night.
Only the odd hospital addmission has gotten in the way over the last ten years.

Great achievement to you both..another 34 years is possible mate...

Zimmer frames will be able to hover by then...

**Edbear** · 18th October 2011, 16:43

Originally Posted by neels

Well said, and well done to both of you.

I'm planning to get away with a hot blonde this weekend as well for the same reason, although our effort of 19 years looks a bit feeble compared to your 34.

Keep up the good work looking after each other.

The other day a friend said they'd just had their 68th!

Congrats on 19 years!

**Edbear** · 18th October 2011, 16:50

Originally Posted by FJRider

Send me an invite to your 49th anniversary party

.... cos I know your 50th ... will be special, and I wouldn't want to intrude ...

Sounds reasonable, should be a good party...

Originally Posted by saul

That was a lovely read

Hope you both have a chance to recharge and carry on

We are really looking forward to it!

Originally Posted by Maha

To true Ed, everyday above ground etc etc....
Spending time together is very important.
Both Anne and myself hate being apart, even for a night.
Only the odd hospital addmission has gotten in the way over the last ten years.

Great achievement to you both..another 34 years is possible mate...

Zimmer frames will be able to hover by then...

LOL!! We can handle a few nights apart, but the cat is just not the same to cuddle in bed...

Originally Posted by mashman

finally a reason for me to call it quits

... congrats to you and yer gal Ed.

Thanks mate!

**Edbear** · 18th October 2011, 20:42

Who would have known from theree to here..?

**bluninja** · 18th October 2011, 21:25

Congratulations...have a great time together.

My wifes parents and mine have already reached 51 years so I've got a ways to go to catch them, first I have to stay married, then I have to outlast them

**Edbear** · 18th October 2011, 21:26

Originally Posted by bluninja

Congratulations...have a great time together.

My wifes parents and mine have already reached 51 years so I've got a ways to go to catch them, first I have to stay married, then I have to outlast them

You can do eeeiiiitttt!!!

**bluninja** · 18th October 2011, 21:34

Well I'm just 8 years behind you, that's an easier target

**Bender** · 19th October 2011, 06:23

Good on you both.

**ynot slow** · 19th October 2011, 07:22

Bloody awesome,my parents were married for 25yrs,seperated 2-3 weeks prior to 26yr anniversary,dads parents made it to 53yrs or so.My auntie/uncles are getting close to 45-50yr so all good,mum is remarried and has been for 21yr in March so not too bad imho,dad been living with his partner for 20yrs.

One year I went to 4 weddings in 4 months,2 are together,and one couple planned wedding 6 weeks after engagement,never lived together and nearly 25yrs later are happy,awesome people who have been the best of mates for me.