Yes, it's our 49th wedding anniversary.
Our good friend, Timmer, sent us an email noting the exact number of days and, later, I found the picture above on the web.
Here's the proof.
It seems like a long time ago, seen through a haze in the far off distance of yesteryear.
Well, no, it wasn't quite that long ago.
I have no photograph of the first day of our married life together.
The earliest is this photo, taken a short time later outside our home in Indianapolis.
Yeah, I know what you're thinkin': "Wow, what a natty dresser."
Or not.
We've had a life probably a lot like any others' with some ups and some downs.
But we've always tried to have fun.
This is the goofy couple at a Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve celebration when we lived in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1987.
Like everyone else, through the years we have aged.
Surely I jest.
But we have traded our darker hair color for the silver of advanced years.
I've told Judy, "Just one more year. Then you can do whatever you want."
But in the meantime . .
Love yuh, darlin'.
24 comments:
Congratulations! You done good.
I had a pair of slacks like that, but I only wore them on the golf course.
The picture of Judy with the glass in her hand should be captioned, "I don't want to hear another peep out of you Mister, do you understand? Taken last night right?
joeh - I was through playing golf by that time so lord knows why I bought them.
Jager, no, no, no. It was one Halloween night years ago.
Congrats to the two of you! That is wonderful - have a great quiet celebration!
Only you can wear plaid, Bruce! But forget the pants! Congrats! You only have 5 years on Rick and I. Next year is your 50th! Wow! How about a cruise? Think anyone will ever cruise again?
Happy Anniversary, you two! Delightful photos and uplifting text much appreciated. Best wishes from Geo.& Norma.
I'm sending a great big congratulations up your way! Stay in and celebrate. (Normally I would say go out and celebrate but....you know.)
It is obvious you were working as a used car salesman when you got married. But 49 years, wow, Congratulations.
Happy Anniversary to you two! Love seeing these photos. Have a wonderful celebratory day.
Pat - Thanks, we will.
LL - Thanks. I imagine the cruises will be booked up once this virus thing is over. If we ever to cruise, it would be one of those river cruises.
Geo - Many thanks.
Sharon - Thank you. Yes, it's a good time to celebrate at home and we shall.
Congratulations! Wish you guys could go out and celebrate.
Beach Bum, thanks. We probably wouldn't have gone out even if the virus wasn't around. We've had lots of celebrations over the years.
Congratulations to both of you (especially Judy for putting up with you for 49 freakin' years!). Great photos and still looking good (and still crazy after all those years).
Phil - Thanks, pal. But never sold used cars. Close, but no cigar.
Robin - Thanks, we shall.
And BJ! (er, Beau Jack) - Thanks!
Happy Day, kids! It's been our joy to know you through all of those years. And in your case, Bruce, even longer. We always told you Judy is the best thing to happen to you.
Thanks, Tom. And you were right.
Awww. Thanks for the timeline of your marriage. You both so look happy! Happy 49th!
Our #48 is in December. Maybe I'll post our photos, fashions and all.
Awwwww...
Happy anniversary. Nice tribute to your better half.
Congrats! I hope you made cut-offs out of those plaid pants when you were done with the long version.
I am so glad I read the blog today! We will celebrate our 49th on April 21st. We lived in Chicago but got married in England( where I am from). We moved into a brand new condo on Lk Michigan on the 15th floor
and stayed for three years.
Thanks, everyone for the good wishes. And JanF, where are you living now?
We moved from the Chicago suburbs ( same house for 28 years!) to Bellingham WA in 2002. Some 20 miles s of the Canadian border and with a view of the bay. Our only child, a daughter (39) lives with her husband in Chicago.
Belated happy anniversary!
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