It's been over half a week since I last posted to this thread. And, guess what? Yes, despite the long period of time that has passed, I am still single. That's a further half a week of being left on the shelf and, more importantly, half a week closer to when I finally throw in the towel and claim spinsterhood as my one true vocation.


I've been doing a lot of reflecting in recent days. I now know that there are a number of reasons why I've been left on the shelf - these range from my bad breathe to my hunchback-like posture. However, more so, I think that the main reason is my grumpy demeanour.


Therefore, I've decided that I'm going to be smiley, pleasant, kind and considerate for the remainder of 2013 - especially in this thread. So here goes ......


- To those of you who have found love. I am not jealous or bitter. Rather, I think it is amazing. Your journey is truly inspirational and I wish you the best in your happiness. :rrose::rrose::rrose::rrose::rrose:

- To those of you who haven't found love. You are so terrific that love is just around the corner. In fact, someone is probably already in love with you and you don't know it. :flowers::flowers:

- To everyone who posts in this thread. You are the people that make this world great. You rock my world. I love everyone of you. :bowdown::bowdown:

- Hugs and kisses to all of you and I really hope you have a truly fantastic week. :gimmehug::gimmehug:




Ok - it was much harder work and more stressful to post in a nice way than I thought it would be. I'm feeling very faint now and need to lie down

Crush
 

All im gonna say is yes yes yes!

Yessssssssss.....and it gets bigger every day. :eatinghersheybar:

Fortunately, I get across the pond often. It doesn't take long to get married so, if you're up for it, let me know. I really do want to give my mum the opportunity to wear her wedding hat one last time.


I'm in NYC as from 18th May (or May 18th as you folk on the wrong side of the pond say). I have an engagement that night and will be jet lagged. However, on Sunday 19th, I've got a 30 min slot in the early evening. It would be an unforgettable ceremony and, if the pastor gets through it quickly, it would give me up to 10 minutes to consummate the marriage. Admittedly, I can rarely last that long these days due to my bad back but I'll give it a try.

Ahhhhhhh a love story for the ages <3

This is a momentous moment. After a few promising opportunities which turned out to be fruitless, this is the one time that I see my wedding finally in sight. In fact, it's the first wedding to have been agreed as a result of this thread !!

Alas, the thousands of miles that separate us geographically mean that I cannot be there to propose in person and give you a multi-thousand $ ring. So instead, I've prepared the following personalised note as my official proposal and declaration of my genuine love for you.

In fact, I've been working on it for some days now just to get it 100% right. When it comes to love, I don't settle for anything less than perfection:


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Oh, not many at all. Maybe 6 or 7. Definitely, less than 10 anyway. And none of them meant the same as you do to me.

They all got cold feet before the service but it was always their problem - not mine. One of them got nervous once she found out about my sheep fetish, another decided to call it off after I innocently suggested she could dress up as Sue Ellen for me (I always wanted to act out a J.R. / Sue Ellen tryst in the bedroom). Always small things like that which caused them to over-react and call it off.


We have something really, really special here. I love you Mospie, really I do - your name is etched for eternity in my heart.

More so, I don't want to disappoint my mum - and you wouldn't want to either.

Now hold on just a minute there! I recall you got cold feet when you found out my hometown-specifically, my hometown baseball team (I use the term loosely). A trade that occurred over twenty years before I was even born managed to tank our nuptials. Talk about overreaction.

Sweetums ... its MoPSie ... please make sure the engraver gets it spelled correctly... and I find myself intrigued by this sheep idea... are they well trained? * thinking sheep might make a cute addition to the ceremony* I guess I can forgive your earlier dalliances since we are soulmates ... but about you mum .... does she understand I will be number one in your heart?

Saunters into the thread....looks at Ciaran, looks at Mopsie, looks at Gráinne.

Senses building tension......flops back on a beanbag while grabbing Milkduds and a diet coke. Passes out snacks to the rest of the thread. Carry on, pretend we aren't even here.



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Katniss~~(wondering if we can start a bookie/betting thread on odds of Ciaran actually making it to the altar?)

Correction: Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak ended in my hometown that Ciaran can't speak of without ** replacing letters. Not a trade, although the curse of Rocky Colavito lives on (and infested the other "teams" as well). My point lives on, regardless ;).

(seems a lot of folks are tuning in and bringing popcorn).

Swallows mouthful of Milkduds (because I am a lady darn it and won't talk with my mouth full)...leans in and whispers to Wolfy and Greeneyes....

"The bookies are putting odds on a Ciaran and Gráinne pairing. They think Mopsie made a rookie error in trying to trump the mum affection so early in the game. However her willingness to overlook the sheep contingent may play to her advantage. There is also rumor of a late-breaking third player but that is shrouded in secrecy so as not to upset the current odds."



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Katniss~~

And a pea shooter.

:| :| :|

Psstt...the bookies say you can still recover...something about letting C. wear your Jimmy Choos and Kermit as ring bearer.

Katniss~~(ok, slight de-rail but is 'Mopsie' from Peter Rabbit stories or do you just like really clean floors?)

(also, yes I am instigating. I hate when the show ends before my Milkduds run out....)

Katniss - I like your style. I think we could do well in business together. I sense that, if we do things right, there's money to be made here.




Whilst I do my best not to discriminate, I quite simply cannot look at anyone the same way once I know that they come from Cl***land. Marrying someone from the same city as where Joltin' Joe's record-breaking streak came to an end would be perverse. Life's hard and sometimes you just need to walk away.


Um. Mopsie - I love you very much, even more than Derek Jetzer.

However, whilst we're getting married in the US and under US legislation, post marriage we will be following Irish cultural practices. In Ireland, the mammy (i.e. mom) remains head of the household and retains number one position in my heart.

As someone with a beautiful soul, I'm sure you will understand the need to retain this tradition.

ps - no sheep at the wedding. We're getting married in Manhattan, not some redneck village full of yokels. I might have a sheep fetish but it doesn't mean that I want them to brush against my cavallis.

Can you let me know who the late-breaking third player is and, if you know it, an indication of her net worth?


I mean, I love Mopsie very much but it's always best to know what the other options are. Especially as the wedding is fast approaching and, if I'm going to need to call it off, I don't have much time to come up with the excuse.

I have not visited this thread in a while. Looks like I have to catch up!

Clearly, I don't know why I'm still here, as the site of my birth is a permanent blot in my copybook. Never mind that I haven't lived there in 20 years and would not go back permanently-too cold. And so, once again, I did say that bantering on the crush thread can get you crushed (w).

Ironically, nearly at the same time, what was on my computer but The Amazing Race and Ciaran's own hometown of Belfast. This time the racers were snorkeling in a peat bog (which actually looked like fun), serving first class meals at the Titanic drydock, and racing to Ulster Hall. I'm sure every setting shot would be instantly recognizable.

(I think, like the scene in Spartacus, all of you should have my back and stand up one by one, saying "I'm from Cle**land!").

;)

Jumping up from beanbag and scattering popcorn everywhere....

Wolfy, Greeneyes...try to get the rest of the thread to safety. I'll distract Mopzilla with samples of handmade lace, monogrammed high end bedding, and honeymoon destination brochures.

Jagg, you organize all the retired Devil Dogs and find that groom. (Note I did not say "former" as having partnered with a Marine who served for 26 years you have only to say "former Marine" once to learn your lesson on *that* topic.)

Everyone else....jump in and start posting about your crushes and love...the positive energy may calm her down. (plus I am nosey)

Judging from her profile she hails from Virginia which makes her a Southern girl. If she starts a sentence with "Bless her/his heart..."...then everyone is on their own because it's about to get ugly.


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Katniss~~(was so close to being able to wear a fancy hat to a wedding....*sigh*)

I am on it Katniss ! >>> eats all the popcorn that falls into the 5 sec rule<<<<

Yes. She's a femme. And is really something else.
Oh, I can dream. ;)

I join you :popcorn: