Am just checking in...........after seeing that my last post was on 12/26/16.
That's because 2017 brought a wonderful new adventure: meeting and marrying Spouse #2. Back in 2015, when my first husband passed away, many of you were so kind with your support and condolences.
Then, last year-- truly out of the blue-- I met a delightful widower whose story had many parallels to my own: my first husband had braved a debilitating illness for the last 30 years of our 35-year marriage. My "new friend" (now husband) had faithfully taken care of his wife of 46 years while she suffered with cancer off and on during the last 20 years of their marriage.
But the similarities only began there. It has been a lovely story.
But, anyway, when we decided to marry in Nov. '17, he kindly and patiently went along with my desire for a nice, big fat celebration (that is, by my frugal standards). Not a mega-wedding so popular with today's 20-somethings. But a pretty church wedding with lots of flowers, friends, family, and fabulous music; followed by a nice catered dinner in a historic schoolhouse (circa 1900) in the middle of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (I am a retired teacher, and new husband's mom taught for 40+ years in a one-room school.)
The day cost much more than the cake and punch reception at my first wedding back in '79. While Hubby #2 and I shared the cost of this party, I added goodies along the way that I just wanted to have, simply because...... (So my part cost about $7,500.......major "big bucks" for this veteran LBYM-er.) But it all was soooooooooo worth it, both for fun and for beauty.
It was a happy family and friend celebration, enjoyed by all. And we are both confident our late spouses would have enjoyed our choice of each other......and would have loved the day as well.
Great joy in "blowing that dough!!
This gets my vote for post of the year! Congrats and wishing you many happy years together....
Also, $7500 is not that much for even a frugal person to spend on their wedding IMO.Am just checking in...........after seeing that my last post was on 12/26/16.
That's because 2017 brought a wonderful new adventure: meeting and marrying Spouse #2. Back in 2015, when my first husband passed away, many of you were so kind with your support and condolences.
Then, last year-- truly out of the blue-- I met a delightful widower whose story had many parallels to my own: my first husband had braved a debilitating illness for the last 30 years of our 35-year marriage. My "new friend" (now husband) had faithfully taken care of his wife of 46 years while she suffered with cancer off and on during the last 20 years of their marriage.
But the similarities only began there. It has been a lovely story.
But, anyway, when we decided to marry in Nov. '17, he kindly and patiently went along with my desire for a nice, big fat celebration (that is, by my frugal standards). Not a mega-wedding so popular with today's 20-somethings. But a pretty church wedding with lots of flowers, friends, family, and fabulous music; followed by a nice catered dinner in a historic schoolhouse (circa 1900) in the middle of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (I am a retired teacher, and new husband's mom taught for 40+ years in a one-room school.)
The day cost much more than the cake and punch reception at my first wedding back in '79. While Hubby #2 and I shared the cost of this party, I added goodies along the way that I just wanted to have, simply because...... (So my part cost about $7,500.......major "big bucks" for this veteran LBYM-er.) But it all was soooooooooo worth it, both for fun and for beauty.
It was a happy family and friend celebration, enjoyed by all. And we are both confident our late spouses would have enjoyed our choice of each other......and would have loved the day as well.
Great joy in "blowing that dough!!
I have a knick in one of my front veneers and I have left it to enhance the natural look.
Dear ivnsfan, W2R, and scuba,
Yes, this new adventure has been a gift I never anticipated. DH#2 and I found that we bring as much joy to each other as did our first spouses. Plus, we have a unique appreciation for good health, so hope to use our remaining years to enjoy it for as long as possible.
Since neither of us had ever spent over $7,500 on a party, it did feel like a fun and extravagant day to us both..........(but then, of course, it was not a car or a "thing" we could enjoy on a shelf.....)
But we already have stuff. Instead, DH#2 has been my surprise of the decade! The situation deserved a major party. And all who attended seemed to agree!
Thanks for your kind wishes!!
The article before was EV Chevy, Nissan and Tesla 3. Too expensive! Need an anti-cheap pill. 
Heading to Vegas on Friday for my 60th birthday. Staying at the Venetian and going to see the band Chicago Sat night. Just signed up for a $4000k line of credit for a little gaming for me and DGF.
Hopefully won't blow it all but if we do...what the heck.
Is it really possible? Can I learn to do this?
Last weekend I spent $2.99 to download some beautiful new jigsaw puzzles for my iPad jigsaw puzzle program. They are providing me with hours of fun! I listen to free podcasts to occupy my mind while doing them. The puzzles are all photos of colorful birds.The only thing I spent money on in January, that I don't spend money on every month, were some batteries and no-tie shoelaces for a total of $17.03.
So, I'm not blowing that dough too well yet. But who knows what the future will bring...
Heading to Vegas on Friday for my 60th birthday. Staying at the Venetian and going to see the band Chicago Sat night. Just signed up for a $4000k line of credit for a little gaming for me and DGF.
Hopefully won't blow it all but if we do...what the heck.
