Squirts, Shirts, & Flirts...The Legend Continues (TR started 6-23)

[eliz991]

Great story. Great pictures. You're a lucky man, Dan FauntleroyFAN07!

I agree!

I skipped the whole conversation with the future father-in-law too. We had dated for so long everyone was asking when we'd get married, we'd looked at rings and the whole bit, so I thought an eventual engagement was pretty much expected (and it was). But still, later on Judy told me her dad was a little disappointed that I had not talked to him. And now, as a father of teenage girls, I see that it is not such an old-fashioned idea after all.

We were in our late 30s when we got engaged and were already living together - plus I had been married before, so my DH didn't ask either. In fact, I didn't even call to tell my family, I just showed up for dinner at my parents' one night with an engagement ring on. I was alone because my now-DH came over a little later straight from work. I spent an entire hour with my dad and he didn't even notice the ring - nor did my mom, but she was cooking. Of course when my sister and her family came over, she noticed right away! Then when my DH got there, my dad, BIL, and 6-ish year old at the time nephew took him out on the front porch for a "talk." I wish I had a picture of his face as he went out; really they just wanted to congratulate us.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

I agree!

thanks

We were in our late 30s when we got engaged and were already living together - plus I had been married before, so my DH didn't ask either. In fact, I didn't even call to tell my family, I just showed up for dinner at my parents' one night with an engagement ring on. I was alone because my now-DH came over a little later straight from work. I spent an entire hour with my dad and he didn't even notice the ring - nor did my mom, but she was cooking. Of course when my sister and her family came over, she noticed right away! Then when my DH got there, my dad, BIL, and 6-ish year old at the time nephew took him out on the front porch for a "talk." I wish I had a picture of his face as he went out; really they just wanted to congratulate us.

that is really funny that they did that to him, was your dad cleaning a gun when he was talking to him.

 

[Millie12591]

thanks those were very nice things to say.
They were easy things to say.

i think it will be fun to go back and live through those trips some.

i know maybe jordans thread will calm down a little while he is away, i can hardly keep up with it now.
I'm hoping so, but I have a feeling it might be more active than we think it will be.

yep she is a very incredible woman.
I can tell.


hmmm you have me really wanting to try that burn off, maybe we will send parker home with my parents so we can stay and see it.
I'm not sure if you'll actually see it, as much as hear it. But don't quote me on that, because both times I've been near it and couldn't see it. Good idea to send the baby back with the parents, it would probably scare the bejeebers out of him.

where do they stay when they are not living close to you.
They actually live in Northern Cali., and come to visit every three months or so for a few weeks at a time. When they sold their house in southern Cali. to move further up North, it was right at the height of the housing boom, they got quite a lot more for it than they paid, so they used that money to put into a home out here, this way they didn't have to take the big tax hit.

It just so happened that the house two doors over had been taken off the market a few months before my inlaws started looking out here. So after a little while of my inlaws looking dad said he would love to have the house two doors over because of the drive way (you can fit like six cars on it), I told him to ask about it because it was for sale a few weeks back, he did and they sold it in a matter of a few months and now they have a house two doors over.

It was perfect because Dad and my DH were about to build a kit cobra and it was a lot more convenient to be as close as they are, my DH is the car guy will all the tools, this way dad just walks over and gets a tool when he needs it. I'll have to post the pictures of the Cobra, it's not painted yet, but up and running, very loud and way fast!
Proves my DH is incredible, he did all the electrical by himself, he did a lot more other work on it as well, but that part I know for sure he did on his own, the rest they pretty much shared.

always nice to send them to there own place huh

VERY! Did I just say that out loud?!?

I agree!



We were in our late 30s when we got engaged and were already living together - plus I had been married before, so my DH didn't ask either. In fact, I didn't even call to tell my family, I just showed up for dinner at my parents' one night with an engagement ring on. I was alone because my now-DH came over a little later straight from work. I spent an entire hour with my dad and he didn't even notice the ring - nor did my mom, but she was cooking. Of course when my sister and her family came over, she noticed right away! Then when my DH got there, my dad, BIL, and 6-ish year old at the time nephew took him out on the front porch for a "talk." I wish I had a picture of his face as he went out; really they just wanted to congratulate us.

That's so cute! I love hearing how couples get together.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

very cool to hear how the houes came about for them...we are looking forward to doing that when we retire, move to where our kids are located or at least have a housein each place.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

TODAY WE ARE 4 MONTHS OUT FOR OUR DISNEY TRIP.....


PARTY TIME.

 

[belle8306]

Cool!!!

 

[glennbo123]

I hit town a few days after you, so it's appropriate that I join in with the celebration....

 

[eliz991]

that is really funny that they did that to him, was your dad cleaning a gun when he was talking to him.

No, we are not that kind of Texan. My dad is very gruff though, and my BIL is from Pittsburgh. What should have given it away was my nephew, but he was so excited to be part of the "guy talk."

This was my same nephew that when he was 2 or 3 asked my sister why Tony (my now DH) and I weren't married...she said she didn't know, that not everyone gets married....he thought about it and said, "but don't they like to kiss?"

That's so cute! I love hearing how couples get together.

Thanks Camille! You are so sweet, you know that? I smile every time I read one of your posts, even when it's not to me...you are just such a kind person and it really comes through in your words.

Okay, mushy moment over!

 

[AuroraRose]

glad you are joining us.


your trip sounds like fun alot of people.

are you going to write about it?

Thanks for the welcome and YAY for the 4 month mark!! That's way too exciting!!

I hadn't even thought to write about any of it until I started searching the boards, but I'm getting inspired by other people's reports, so I just might!

ETA: Oh! And the fiance and I met through a mutual friend. I met her when I was in college, she lived across the hall in the dorms. He was her friend from high school, and I saw a picture and thought he was cute. Eventually, she asked me to find him on ICQ since I used it and she didn't, and that's how my fiance, Bill, and I started talking (back in 1999)! We were both seeing other people at the time, but I think we both had crushes on each other. Eventually we both broke up with those other people (they were mean anyway) and later started dating in 2001 when he came out from Arizona to N. California where I was living at that point to meet me in person for the first time. He bought me a ticket to go visit him while he was there, and I went the next month, where he surprised me while we were lying in bed watching T.V. by turning to me and asking if I'd marry him. And that is how I came to have this super long engagement!

 

[jordanyosh]

4 month dance coming right up!

 

[All7OfUs]

First off congrats on the big 4 month. I don't have better dance moves than our friend up there ^^^ , so I"ll leave the robot to him.

What a touching story of your engagement! My DH did talk to my father, and he got a sort of, "well yeah, sure." Anti climactic to say the least.

Burn off?? I saw/heard that once. We were on our way out of the park kinda by Mousegears, and we heard this terrific explosion! I remember saying to DH, "Well someone's gonna get fired/sued." At the time, we had no idea what it was, but like Camille says- it's flippin loud and scary! But fun, too.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

They are good! I'm thinking I might need to make these this weekend, it's suppose to clear up and be a nice weekend.


It's so loud you almost pee your pants if your any where close to it. I won't tell you how I know. They also make you slip out a word you don't normally use.


I have four extra bedrooms for people who can't stay in a hotel. Liesa, you get first dibs. My in laws own a house a couple doors over that they stay in when their in town, so it's empty for a guest when you come, so you can truly retreat to your own haven! I think we could have a pretty good time with this group. Maybe we can even convince G.B. and Traci to come down for a day.



Hence why my in-laws have their own house to go to after I cook for them!
Hmmm, I guess that make me look bad in a couple of ways. Oh who cares! With my DH, y'all will be in good company!!
Did I really put that on a board?!?

I'm up for a trip to Texas! We could stay in San Antonio with our son and come over for the day - I'll have to kidnap DH - he's not much of a joiner.

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Dan! Thanks for sharing your sappy - I mean ROMANTIC story. You two are so sweet together! I have been enjoying the trivia, just can't remember much of the places - guess I need to take notes and follow your trail of clues next trip!

 

[Millie12591]

TODAY WE ARE 4 MONTHS OUT FOR OUR DISNEY TRIP.....


PARTY TIME.

Here are my dance moves!!! Watch for it at about 2:30 on.
This is my most favorite scene of all the movies in the whole wide world. No matter where I am, and no matter how bad my day is I can watch this scene (movie really) and be in a whole other state of happiness in a matter of minutes. So I share your Four Month happy moment with my most happy dance, be blessed and enjoy. <BIG SIGH>


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmCpOKtN8ME

I hit town a few days after you, so it's appropriate that I join in with the celebration....

OK, seriously.....how cute is this dancing little man?

No, we are not that kind of Texan. My dad is very gruff though, and my BIL is from Pittsburgh. What should have given it away was my nephew, but he was so excited to be part of the "guy talk."

This was my same nephew that when he was 2 or 3 asked my sister why Tony (my now DH) and I weren't married...she said she didn't know, that not everyone gets married....he thought about it and said, "but don't they like to kiss?"

How precious is that!? Sounds like nothing gets past this little one! What a cutie patootie.



Thanks Camille! You are so sweet, you know that? I smile every time I read one of your posts, even when it's not to me...you are just such a kind person and it really comes through in your words.

Okay, mushy moment over!

Awwww. You just made me cry sweet happy tears, you just totally made my day!!! I'm so praying your foot is feeling better.

I'm up for a trip to Texas! We could stay in San Antonio with our son and come over for the day - I'll have to kidnap DH - he's not much of a joiner.

Tammie I would love to have you out!! I know just what you mean about your DH, mine isn't either. They'll probably get along like ducks in water.

 

[Millie12591]

very cool to hear how the houes came about for them...we are looking forward to doing that when we retire, move to where our kids are located or at least have a housein each place.

I'm with ya there Dan. Here's hoping for FL.!

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Cool!!!

your 4 month window is coming up very soon as well.

I hit town a few days after you, so it's appropriate that I join in with the celebration....

i forget what day are you arriving?

will you be there on the 12th, its a saturday?

No, we are not that kind of Texan. My dad is very gruff though, and my BIL is from Pittsburgh. What should have given it away was my nephew, but he was so excited to be part of the "guy talk."

This was my same nephew that when he was 2 or 3 asked my sister why Tony (my now DH) and I weren't married...she said she didn't know, that not everyone gets married....he thought about it and said, "but don't they like to kiss?"

little kids always want to be big kids...and theydo say the darndest things.

Thanks for the welcome and YAY for the 4 month mark!! That's way too exciting!!

I hadn't even thought to write about any of it until I started searching the boards, but I'm getting inspired by other people's reports, so I just might!

ETA: Oh! And the fiance and I met through a mutual friend. I met her when I was in college, she lived across the hall in the dorms. He was her friend from high school, and I saw a picture and thought he was cute. Eventually, she asked me to find him on ICQ since I used it and she didn't, and that's how my fiance, Bill, and I started talking (back in 1999)! We were both seeing other people at the time, but I think we both had crushes on each other. Eventually we both broke up with those other people (they were mean anyway) and later started dating in 2001 when he came out from Arizona to N. California where I was living at that point to meet me in person for the first time. He bought me a ticket to go visit him while he was there, and I went the next month, where he surprised me while we were lying in bed watching T.V. by turning to me and asking if I'd marry him. And that is how I came to have this super long engagement!

well i hope we do inspire you to write one, it is a good way to continue on your trip long after you are home, and helps continue the magic you experienced there.

that is a cool engagment story, gotta love the unexpected way he did it,
dont think you see to many guys taking the lady to the fancy restraunt and then asking her to marry him at dessert.

4 month dance coming right up!

i am looking all over for this dancing jordan smiley and could not find it,




maybe it is farther down the list on the DIS smilies.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

First off congrats on the big 4 month. I don't have better dance moves than our friend up there ^^^ , so I"ll leave the robot to him.

What a touching story of your engagement! My DH did talk to my father, and he got a sort of, "well yeah, sure." Anti climactic to say the least.

Burn off?? I saw/heard that once. We were on our way out of the park kinda by Mousegears, and we heard this terrific explosion! I remember saying to DH, "Well someone's gonna get fired/sued." At the time, we had no idea what it was, but like Camille says- it's flippin loud and scary! But fun, too.

you can dito jordans dancing pic that is fine.

did not know it was that loud, might have to really check it out now.

Dan! Thanks for sharing your sappy - I mean ROMANTIC story. You two are so sweet together! I have been enjoying the trivia, just can't remember much of the places - guess I need to take notes and follow your trail of clues next trip!

thats okay trivia is meant to enlighten you or refresh your memory of things you have seen or may have seen but dont really pay attention to.

does that make sense.

Here are my dance moves!!! Watch for it at about 2:30 on.
This is my most favorite scene of all the movies in the whole wide world. No matter where I am, and no matter how bad my day is I can watch this scene (movie really) and be in a whole other state of happiness in a matter of minutes. So I share your Four Month happy moment with my most happy dance, be blessed and enjoy. <BIG SIGH>


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmCpOKtN8ME

i always dance like that and break out in song when it is raining out.

I'm with ya there Dan. Here's hoping for FL.!

im actually hoping for FL and SC area,

 

[glennbo123]

i forget what day are you arriving?

will you be there on the 12th, its a saturday?

Yes, we arrive on Sat. the 12th.

 

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Yes, we arrive on Sat. the 12th.

sweet that is the night we go to our luau candi and I and we are planning on hitting up DTD and going back to disney quest that night.


another night that we might be able to meet up with you would be our night we eat at kona, candi parker and I are flying solo that night

i think that is on tuesday the 15th

yep it is i just checked, i know your plans have changed some would either of those nights work out.

 

[glennbo123]

sweet that is the night we go to our luau candi and I and we are planning on hitting up DTD and going back to disney quest that night.


another night that we might be able to meet up with you would be our night we eat at kona, candi parker and I are flying solo that night

i think that is on tuesday the 15th

yep it is i just checked, i know your plans have changed some would either of those nights work out.

Hmmmm. The 15th is the night that PChef has the run of Animal Kingdom with dinner there, so that's out. I was planning of catching YeeHaa Bob at POR on the 12th. About what time would you be at DTD, since you've got the luau before that?

What are your dates again? I'm not sure what post they're in. There's gotta be a park-day somewhere where we overlap, at least.