15 yrs ago tonite MrShine proposed to me. Here is our story:

[Shine]

It was the most romantic moment of my life.

Here is our story:
In spring I returned the red onion that wasn’t used in the stir-fry dinner we’d made earlier that week. He was so surprised and touched that I cared enough to bring it back, he jokingly called it the "Red Onion of Love." We had a good laugh, and he teased me about it for a while.

By autumn we’d been happily living together for a few months when one day he said he wanted to take me out for a fancy dinner up in the City.

He suggested we drive up the coast. We were whizzing up Felton Empire when he spontaneously suggested we stop for a little stroll in Fall Creek State Park.

I thought it was strange, but also sweetly sentimental since Fall Creek has always been special to us.

There we were, dressed up and strolling along in the forest. A flash of white caught my eye as we were heading down toward the creek.

I looked down and saw a bistro table and two empty chairs set up next to the creek.

I said, "Look at that!"

He said, "Let’s go down and check it out."

I worried we might be disturbing someone, but he assured me it was fine. I began to get suspicious.

A red rose was lying on the path. The table was impressive, complete with white tablecloth, a crystal platter of sliced fruits and cheese, a bottle of champagne ... and there, in between the two plates, was a big red onion. The Red Onion of Love.

Then I knew it was all for me. I hugged him, and he was trembling. He got down on bended knee and proposed.

Of course I said, "Yes!" We kissed, we feasted, and we drove away in bliss.:loveya:

[Ptah]

1. I remember you telling that story at Whoa_Nelly's meet-up, Shine.

Thanks for sharing it again.

:grouphug:

[Shine]

9. Yup, it's one we'll tell our grandkids.....someday.

:hug:

Good to see ya, Ptah! :hi: Hope all's well on your end. :loveya:

[ThomCat]

2. That is a wonderful, fantastic story.

And obviously, it's a cherished memory. Congratulations to both of you. :)

[Shine]

10. Thanks, ThomCat.

Definitely a cherished memory. Re-telling the story brings back all the wonderful feelings, too. :hug:

:hi:

[Dystopian]

3. How beautiful.......

That made me cry...
Thank you for sharing this....


peace~

[Shine]

11. Thanks, Dystopian.

This story was for everyone who believes in LOVE..... :loveya:

:hi:

[Oeditpus Rex]

4. Dayum!

Fellow dudes, take heed. This is how to woo a woman! :thumbsup:

[Shine]

12. We've told that story many times and many men are intimidated

:D I was definitely swept off my feet.

He had a lot of help from his friends pulling it off.

It was a communal effort, so to speak. :hi:

[BarenakedLady]

5. How romantic!

:loveya:

[Shine]

14. Sigh.....

yup. :loveya:

We love that shit, don't we? :D

:hi:

[greatauntoftriplets]

6. The triplets' mother had a real romantic proposal....

Her future husband put the engagement ring into the microwave, and told her to check on what was in the microwave.

It so fit his warped sense of humor. I am happy that yours was more romantic.

Oh, she said yes anyway.

[Shine]

16. Cute. I'm glad the ring didn't get warped in the microwave!

:D

I once knew somebody who proposed to his long-time live-in girlfriend while he was taking a dump on the toilet. :wow: True story. They were both in the bathroom, doing their respective morning routines, and he spontaneously decided to propose. I guess he was inspired by the comfort-level of their day-to-day intimacy. That definitely would NOT be my proposal of choice. :eyes:

Glad yours worked out, too. :hi:

[lizziegrace]

7. Beautiful

sounds like you've always been meant to be together. :hug:

Many, many more years of bliss for you and MrShine. :)

[Shine]

17. Thanks, sweetheart.

:hug:
Still goin' strong...:loveya:

[mikita]

8. wow

just wow. What a wonderful story. May you both remember the moment forever!

[Shine]

18. Thank you, mikita.

and hopefully we'll both live long enough to tell the story to our grandchildren someday....

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear Shine!

I too remember your telling this at Whoa_Nelly's meetup!

And now we have it in writing...

It's a great one!

You two know what to do to keep the love and lust alive!

Never forget to do just that, OK?

Not everyone is as intelligent as you both...

Biggo congrats, sweetie......and to your romantic husband!

:loveya:

[Shine]

19. No problemo in the passion dept.

He's definitely gettin' some tonite.... :evilgrin:

:loveya:


:hug: :hi:

[Haole Girl]

15. Oh my...

Your story made me cry...

beautiful.. and beautifully sentimental.

:cry:

[Shine]

21. Awwww....

:hug:

We just love that sentimental romantic shit, don't we? :D :loveya:

We both totally cried, btw. It was an incredibly moving experience.

[bigwillq]

20. That is one of the sweetest stories ever!

How the hell you get so lucky!?!? :P ;) :)

Congrats to you and the man! All the best. :hug:

[Shine]

23. Thanks, bigwillq.

don't know how I got so lucky, but lucky I am. :D I don't take it for granted, trust me.

[Whoa_Nelly]

22. You know I love that story, Shine!

When you told me that one last year, it was the most sweet romantic one have heard on a long time!

:hi: :hug: :loveya:

Congrats on such a fine anniversary indeed!

[Shine]

24. Thanks, darlin'.

We feel very fortunate, indeed. :loveya:

Wow, hard to believe it was about a year ago we had that great meetup weekend at your place. I will NEVER forget the outrageous time we had going to that haunted Halloween thingie together. Remember how we got lost trying to get there? LOL! :D We had some fun and screamed like hell. Good times, good times....

:hug: :loveya:

[Whoa_Nelly]

26. And Sharon and I are going to the Haunted Forest and House next week!

:woohoo:

[Shine]

30. That was so much fun!

I'm sure you'll have a blast. Scream a lot and give my best to Sharon, too. :hi:

[Kali]

25. aw that is sweet

:toast:

[Zoigal]

27. What a wonderful story, Shine

Haven't heard a more beautiful one. Love that area, too.
Lived in Los Gatos a long time. p

[Shine]

31. Yup, it's a beautiful area.

:hi: are you still in CA?

[originalpckelly]

28. That's sweet!

AAAAAWWWW!

That's about the sweetest thing ever. :-)

[Shine]

32. I'm a lucky gal.

:hi:

[From The Ashes]

29. That is...

...one of the most romantic stories I have ever read. You are so lucky.

[Shine]

33. Thanks. Yup, I'm lucky and I don't take it for granted, either.

:hi:

[u4ic]

34. What a catch!

Actually - you both are! :D


Congrats, hon! :toast: :bounce: :hug: :loveya: