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Last night my life took a dramatic turn to the left. After years of being friends and then dating I asked Nancy to marry me last night. I think I got a yes but there was a lot of crying, but she is being very nice to me this morning so I'm pretty sure it was a yes.
Being a confirmed bachelor for this long I have to admit that I'm at a lose for what to do next but I'm starting to get the feeling that it is taken out of my hands at this point. Nancy, her mother and mine seem to have opinions flying already. A good friend of mine who's been married for years just gets this smirk on his face every time he looks at me. I wasn't nervous asking her but now that it's done I've got butterflies.
Oh and she's still letting me come to Georgia. Although when she suggested September for the wedding I did refrain from mentioning that it can't be the weekend of Nor'East. Looks like I'm trained before I knew it.
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LIfe as you know it has ended. You just do not know it yet. The ball and chain is an irreversible syndrome once installed the key to unlock it is seldom found and then only at great cost. (just kidding) Good Luck and (Good Night.../forever. 
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Congrats! How long have you been a bachelor?
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Congratualtions Wojo, I'm sure you and Nancy will be very happy.
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So you made a decision after thinking about her and how she would like it.  Get used to it.  All your future decisions will be influenced by how she likes it.  Seriously, marriage to the right woman is heaven-on-earth.  Marriage to the wrong one....well, you know.  If she likes motorcycles  you'll be happy. Congratulations.
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You'll be okay once you give in and realize she already knows what's best for you. It took me a few years of bucking the trend but once I got used to the bit the past 30 or so have been pretty smooth.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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No, not over but different and better in many ways. Never let anyone tell you it's give and take. Make it give and give and you will be at it many, many years from now.
Congratulations.
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Is it over for me?!?
it's ok baby 
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Run like he!! the other direction! Just kidding ya, It's about time you made her an honest woman. Congrats and good luck. Bring her to Ga and Chy can hitch you up in the pole barn Is that banjos I here in the background.
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Naaah, It's just starting. Congratulations John, I think you're one of the good guys Don't forget this  , or this JH
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I don't know, man. Sherri and I were talking about marriage on the way home from Great Falls this morning (went up to have dinner with my mom last night). I've never been married. She's been married twice and SAYS she never wants to do it again, but sometimes that facade slips and I can tell she would like to, if for no other reason than the knee-jerk, pre-programmed, "That's what you're supposed to do." Maybe she's just saying she doesn't want to because I've asserted that I don't ever plan on getting married.
In any event, I hope it works out for you.
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I've become comfortably numb
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Congratulations. You're not only gaining a life-long partner to share your hopes and dreams with but you're also doubling your wardrobe choices.... All the best to both of yunz, buddy.
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More fun!
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Yep! It is certainly all over for you pal. The moment you wrote "she is letting me go to Ga." You are whipped already bro. 
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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Congratulations Wojo!!! I hope you and Nancy will be very happy together, since you are hooked line and sinker.  I agree, I hope Nancy likes motorcyles. To Friar John who took his girlfriend to have dinner with his mother last night AND I might add, talked about marriage on the way home: "Farewell and adieu to you, fair Spanish ladies. Farwell and adieu, you ladies of Spain. For we've received orders for to sail back to Boston. And so nevermore shall we see you again."
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Well, if you're gonna have kids, or make her a citizen, or she needs health care off your plan--its all good, otherwise--i can't see satisfying the state with a piece of paper--love and trust over procedural law--good luck in any event 
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I don't know, man. Sherri and I were talking about marriage on the way home from Great Falls this morning (went up to have dinner with my mom last night). I've never been married. She's been married twice and SAYS she never wants to do it again, but sometimes that facade slips and I can tell she would like to, if for no other reason than the knee-jerk, pre-programmed, "That's what you're supposed to do." Maybe she's just saying she doesn't want to because I've asserted that I don't ever plan on getting married.
You're doomed.  Might as well propose and get it over with. 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Congratulations dude, when my sister and bro-inlaw got married he told her he hunts and fishes and works in his wood shop and if she didn't like it she should say no. How romantic right Guess who was her handy man half the time .Good luck and meet her half way. mike
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Thanks everyone for the best wishes and kind words. I'm not the type to say "I love you" out loud but do like to show it so that is what the marriage is about. My saying the words out loud to show her my commitment, not that she asked for it but that I want to.
I would bring her to Georgia and she was looking forward to it but it turns out that her mother is going on a trip to China at the same time so there is no one to take care of her son while we are away.
Yes she likes motorcycles, sometimes I think more than I do. One of the honeymoon ideas at this point is a motorcycle tour through the Alps. She brought it up because she knows I've been staring at the guide books for about four years now.
John
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I'm not the type to say "I love you" out loud but do like to show it so that is what the marriage is about.
You have told me before....was that a lie?
we should do this every weekend!
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John, brother, congrats!!! I am very happy for you, Nancy and her son. What awesome news. Gosh, what am I gonna wear? .... ride safe...Gordon
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Wellll..... Ahhhhh...... You know, I think I'll just stay out of this.
Congratulations and good luck.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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John
Congratulations on your pending marriage, no reason not to be able to do what you want to do a long a you have trust and respected between both of you.
Good Luck
John
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Has she met Yota yet? Congrats bro! It's not weird till you start getting mail with her first name and your last name
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Learn to say two words YES DEAR
You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one
John Lennon
Imagine
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty, anyone who keeps learning stays young, the greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.
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I find it interesting that only guys have responded to this post.
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I'm not the type to say "I love you" out loud but do like to show it so that is what the marriage is about. My saying the words out loud to show her my commitment, not that she asked for it but that I want to.
She's a blessed and lucky woman to be so loved.
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Yes she likes motorcycles, sometimes I think more than I do. One of the honeymoon ideas at this point is a motorcycle tour through the Alps. She brought it up because she knows I've been staring at the guide books for about four years now.
You're a blessed and lucky man to be so loved.
Congratulations Wojo!
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It's better than sunshine,
It's better than moonshine,
****** sure better than rain."
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Is it over for me?
YES
I was at a friends wedding a long time ago. The Priest said an interesting thing during the ceremony. The Bride sees three things as she enters the church for a wedding.
1st, The Aisle
2nd, The Alter
3rd, You
Translated to, I'll Alter You!
George Castanza said it right...."shes killing independant George". Well in this case, RIP independant Wojo, hello Mrs Wojo's sidekick.
But dont worry about it. If shes a good woman then it will be worth it and you will have a great life.
Now, sell that bike of yours and buy a mini van
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
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its not as bad as it sounds. Matter of fact I dont know what i would do with out my wife telling me what I need to do.. I mean how was I to know that I was not gonna be laying on the couch all day watching tv. I am glad she had plans for my free time lol..
Now listen there are 2 ways the rest of your life will go..
you can be happy, or you can be right..
If your happy, your not right.
If your right, your not gonna be happy.
choose your battles well lol..
Dont like what you see??? Big red X in the top right of your screen will fix it!
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Just remember one simple rule that all the married guys tell me. If she wants a dog and you don't want a dog, you'll compromise and guess what you'll get a dog.
Just somethin that makes a married mans life a lot easier (so I hear)
Single life is too fun for the time being. I've looked at rings don't get me wrong. Then I see the price tag and say you know how many mods I could do to my bike or how many guns I can buy with that kinda money.
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IT has only just begun. You will be assimilated (buy a mini-van). Resistance is Futile (Yes Dear).
Congratulations John!
Congratulations to Nancy too!
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John,
Congradulations!!!
To be brave is to love someone unconditionally, without expecting anything in return. To just give. That takes courage, because we don't want to fall on our faces or leave ourselves open to hurt.
or.....
Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come.
Tom
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 - 1790)
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don't worry Wojo,will be a succes,sure!
good luck
P.S.For us was the thirtieth year of marriage this month, and we celebrated navigating on the river Nile.
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Congrats John and Nancy. Hope the best for you. We are all invited to the wedding right? 
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Congratulations John & Nancy 
Your right that your life just made a sharp turn, hang on. 
