Wednesday, August 18, 2010

THE WIDOW AND THE WIDOWER

DURING THE SUMMER OF 2009 TWO PEOPLE DISCOVERED EACH OTHER ON.....

plenty of fish.com

Plenty of fish.com sent the widow a message saying the widower added her name to his favourites.  The widow responded typing.....
Nice to be added to your favourites but would be even nicer to hear from you

THUS THE STORY BEGINS




First the widow and the widower
e-mailed each other
then
the widow suggested they talk on the phone
then
they met at
TIM HORTON'S
for coffee

She arrived
He arrived
For one reason or another
they were not
'connecting'
He went indoors
and
as he was coming back out
she was going in

GOOD THING THEY CONNECTED
AS
THEY WERE BOTH READY TO LEAVE
THINKING
EACH HAD CHANGED THEIR MIND



(Reenactment)
He said her name
She said his name
all in question form?????????

A few days later
the widower came to lunch
The widow prepared egg salad on
pumpernickle rye bread


The rest is history.......



WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010


The widower asked us to arrive
at
Tim Horton's
( same Tim Horton's
as August 17, 2009)
to catch on camera


THE PROPOSAL


We were on the river by
7:20 a.m.
for the 2 hour drive
to our destination



Decisions Decisions

Where to park our car?
Which door would they be coming in?
Where should we sit?

You see
The widow did not know we would be there
I spotted this table and thought it would
be a good place
then changed my mind as I felt it was
out in the open
I moved two tables over to a four seat table
which was next to the wall

I proceeded to put on my big sunglasses
and big white sun hat
The video man sat across from me
sunglasses on


WE WERE READY

EXCITMENT WAS IN THE AIR


Here they come
Where does the widow sit?



You got it!!!!!!!
YIKES
Just where we were going to sit

(This is the same table
where they sat a year ago)

We couldn't believe it!!!!!

We settled ourselves down
as we had a job to do!!!!!
The video camera
was running as it sat
on the table
facing the widow
and widower

The camera ran for 17 minutes
She ate a cinnamon raisin bagel
He had an apple fritter
They drank their coffee
and
chatted up a storm

Come on widower
ask the question
will ya!!!
The camera lady has to use
the washroom!!!!




BINGO

HE POPPED THE QUESTION
DID SHE SAY YES?



BY THE LOOK ON THEIR FACES
I'D SAY


YES




We all moved to the centre table for
congratulations

After we dropped off our
overnight bags
and
had a few of her famous
BUTTER TARTS
we tricked the widow again




Lunch at our friend's home
with
  friends waiting
in the wings to yell

SURPRISE

The camera lady is now
catching a few moments
of the engaged couple








The hostess had played a speical song
by
John Denver

A gentle kiss
Happy grins

THE KISS




Congratulations


Cutting the cake



Friends and more friends



They're singing a song!!!!



What is the she doing?



She's watching the video
(It's a new camera for us and we've not
figured out how to hide all that is in the way
and to set the right day and time!)



Saying good-bye to friends



The video man and the camera lady
say
THANK YOU
for letting us share in a
day that will be remembered



We all thank the
hostess and host

WELL DONE



August 17, 2010

21 comments:

  1. Ahhhh...so happy for them!!! I had a big smile the whole time reading it. They make a really great couple!!! I wish I could've been there!
    SB

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  2. What a heartfelt story and tribute to friendship. You two are amazing and so is precious Gwennie ! Congratulations to the newly engaged :o) !!

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  3. What a great story. We are so hapy for them.
    Janet

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  4. I knew it. I just knew it!! Congratulations to both of you. Wedding date August 17, 2011?

    /karen

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  5. Congratulations to you both. You look so happy. Can hardly wait to meet the new soon- to- be groom.

    P.S. When is the wedding?

    Love Mel and Wendy

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  6. Beautiful job D. How very romantic. What a day to remember! We wish them much happiness.

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  7. Dianne and Joe
    How can we possibly thank you both for making such beautiful memories come to life. Just an amazing job. We are both still basking in the after glow of the day. Sooooo SPECIAL
    Much Love and Friendship
    Always Mugan and Casey

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  8. I don't know them, but their story was so nice that it made me want to cry! Lovely story.

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  9. Awwwwww and I Missed it !! Congratulations to you both!! Now I'm sure I'll get to meet Casey one of these days. Love to you both. Beth

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  10. Casey and Anita:

    Sincerest congratulations on your engagement

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  11. Congratulations on your engagement!

    John and Marlene

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  12. Dianne it was lovely I had tears in my eyes the whole time I am so very excited for the both of them. Congratulations Mugan and Casey!! Love Kelly Finn

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  13. The Widow's sister PattiAugust 21, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Look what you have attracted into your lives you two special people - each other. Congratulations and continued blessings.

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  14. Mary Catherine and ButchAugust 21, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Hey Anita and Casey; you are one year into filling each other lives with joy, with new excitment, with new work to do, and more people to share your lives with!! Congratulations!!I wish both of you many blessings and happiness as events unfold for you both and for all that love you. Mary Catherine and Butch

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  15. Congratulations to both of you!! "Live happily with the woman you love through the fleeting days of your life, for the wife God gives you is your best reward down here for all your earthly toil!"" Ecclesiastes 9: 9
    Love and prayers
    Connie

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  16. Congratulations from Connecticut! I have kept abreast of your story from the beginning - so nice to know the happy ending.

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  17. This was just great!! You have done a great job of telling the romantic story. It was so nice to be part of such a happy day.
    Paul and Louise

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  18. Hi Anita: What wonderful news! Dorothy stopped by my booth at Art by the River and told me about your engagement. This is too cute, because I actually know Casey from my days at Herman S.S. as a secretary in the office. (Could be a 60 moment because it was either Riverside or Herman) I wish you too only the very best that God can give you both as you start this new chapter of your life.
    Love Rose & Don Harper

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  19. We are so happy for the two of you. Anita you are forever a true friend. Looking forward to hearing about this new chapter in your life.
    Yours Truly,
    Your Danielle Steel Listener
    (Sarah Bellemore)

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  20. Hi Casey.
    My wife Mary and I wish you all the very best.. What else better can happen to two wonderful people. You guys will be happy for eternity.

    We'll get to meet soon... I'm sure my wife Mary and Anita will have lots to talk about.

    Wishing you all the very best.. Mary & Frank. Sept 04 2010

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  21. Wishing you both a life filled with peace, love and happiness. Congratulations and God Bless
    Todd, Jaclyn & kids

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