I've Finally Got An Engagement Ring!

[Peaspeculiars]

I'm over the moon!
Over 13 years ago, myself and OH became engaged. Now, imagine the scenario - romantic/ or not as you like - on the way to Ikea, I was about to embark to a new job miles and miles away after having fallen in love with said OH only 6 months previously. As an outdoor adventure instructor on 'apprentice' wages, it would mean no access to phones regularly as PAYG was expensive at that time and the majority of the daily 24hrs was dedicated to looking after a rabble of excited children & teachers.
OH said (in the car on the way to Ikea the day before) 'Ehum, even though I know you need to go, but I don't want you to'.
*looks exchanged, and tears started to fall. The car was pulled over to the side of the road*
Silence. More tears and hugs (in a bloomin' layby - I ask you...)
I looked at him, he looked at me - 'Will you marry me?'

I realised that I couldn't love anyone as much as him and my heart was his. Yes!

It was spur of the moment and no ring acquired pre-emptively, and we couldn't afford an engagement ring at the time, and since then have been looking (yes, admittedly we still aren't married, but these things take time you understand) However, I spotted the most beautiful antique diamond ring on ebay 13 years later - this morning (still couldn't afford the full asking price, but it was definitely 'The One') and made a silly offer on it of half it's asking price, and the wonderful lady seller accepted! WOOHOO! I sent her a very nice message explaining the story and thanking her afterwards which she had a giggle at.
Sorry if I am rambling, I'm just over the moon! :-)

[cupid04]

Congratulations Peaspeculiars...can I come to the party? x

[wendilla]

Congratulations to you both . That is a lovely story .

[murraymints]

ah peas.....lovlee.xx..so when's the bash ?

[MargoTester]

Congratulations on finding the ring (and the man) of your dreams. My romantic proposal (after living together for a couple of years) came when my OH received a tax bill. He got out a calculator did a few sums and said 'we could save a lot of money if we got married' we are still together 35 years later!

[albaqwerty]

ooooh Peas!!!! am so chuffed for you both!!!!! xxxx
now, about the wedding date? ........

xxxxxx

[DTCwordfan]

So has peas taken a pic of her fourth finger yet?

[pixie373]

Congratulations peas!! Xxx

As someone who's been living with someone for 21 years (and 4 kids) without getting engaged or married, I am slightly concerned you're rushing things... :-)
Best wishes to both of you. And the cats xxx

[pixie373]

...lovely to see you, albs xxx

[marval]

That is a lovely story Peaspeculiars, best wishes to you both.

[Tilly2]

Congratulations on your find. I hope you like it when you get it. You'll be waving your fingers at all and sundry. Enjoy the experience.

[waterboatman]

peas that's just wonderful. You have every right to be flying. ;o} xxx

[Psybbo]

Lovely, congratulations Peas, love to se a picture of it xx

[Slapshot]

Congratulation flower... chuffed to bits for ya xxx

[askyourgran]

Congratulations, better late than never. Now it is official ...you are engaged to be married......when?

[sunny-dave]

What a great story - congratulations to you both

Dave xx

[Ann]

Nice happy story to start the new year - congrats Peas and soon-to-be Mr Peas ;)

[patf49]

Hey congratulations,
Lovely story xx

[DaisyNonna]

So happy for you peas
My Dad sent my Mum a Postal Order from Egypt in WW11 and asked her to buy herself an engagement ring.
Am wearing it as I type.

[tonyav]

cupid04
Congratulations Peaspeculiars...can I come to the party? x

Peas, don't let her come, she's trouble ;-)


Many congrats.

[Psybbo]

Just looked at the GMEB thread. Your ring is really lovely, well done xx