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I popped the question .......
This is a message to all those that asked for updates on the surprise weekend away I arranged for my and I to go away (and for me to pop the question) � Please see original thread
http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Question222348-2.html
Well, everything went great and according to plan. In fact it was better than great - It both amazing and magical at the same time.
It all started last Wednesday, I sent Emma and her 3 best friends off for a surprise 2 day and night spa at the Mandarin Oriental in London (it was a way of saying thank you to her friends for helping me with choosing the ring and packing Emma's bags without her knowing etc) and it was a great surprise for all of them � Emma still knew nothing of the weekend away.
While they were away, I booked myself on a crash course (literally) on how to fly a hot-air balloon.
Friday morning came around and I followed Emma to work in a chauffer driven Audi A8, when she arrived at work, I just walked and told her it had all been arranged for her to the time off as we were going away for a surprise anniversary weekend to Monaco (where we first meet 3 years before). The whole thing worked like a dream.
When we got to the hotel we had a great suite with sea view, lots of fresh flowers, champagne and the surprise for Emma, was her bags had been sent ahead and already un-packed for her by hotel staff.
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We had a great couple of days and on the second evening had a wonderful candle-lit meal followed by a moonlight and fireworks hot-air balloon ride. (Part of the original problem for me was that this was where I wanted to propose but didn�t want some French guy in the basket with us too!!) � She couldn�t believe it when I was the one who was going to be flying us at over 200feet over the open ocean.
And yes that�s where I got down on 1 knee and proposed � over the ocean and with all the fireworks going off in the distance over Monaco � she said yes (thank god)
An hour later we were both down and walked hand in hand with tears of joy along the beach back to our hotel.
The hotel staff were amazing as I had arranged yet more flowers, champagne and the privacy of our own balcony Jacuzzi for the evening.
The following morning we phoned both sets of parents, friends etc (all of which were so happy for us)
We�ve been back 2 days and it�s already cost me a small fortune just in wedding magazines!!!!!
Thank you all so much for your kind words, advice and thoughts � I�m so happy.
And of there are any guys reading this, please take my advice. When you find the woman you want to be with for the rest of your life, make sure you really do push the boat out when you tell her!!!
Hi jon1968
I know people at the British School of Ballooning near where we live in Petworth, West Sussex:
http://www.hotair.co.uk/learn_to_fly.asp
It�s great fun and value � you should try it!!
My goodness myles76, I feel like crying!! I just read your previous post and it almost reduced me to tears and now having read that everything went so well, I'm almost blubbing here at my desk!!
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
Your fiance must be just about the happiest woman in the world!! You are very romantic and sweet and I'm very happy for the both of you! I'm sure you will have the most wonderful life together and I wish you all the best!!
Wow, thank you all for all your well wishes and thoughts.
I never in a million years, thought I�d have this much reaction from so many of you!!
Fideldyfee, if you have a spare 5mins, have a read of the original thread. (link is above) It highlights the whole choosing the ring day � that was an adventure in itself!!
Glad I managed to brightened up your days (mine have been so good since this all happened that right now, I�d have to look down to see cloud nine) Although it does feel a little weird to know that whole offices around the country are fully upto date on my private life (you know who you are loobie!!!)
Thanks again
Myles xx