Jill Sure Is Lucky

Burlkraft · January 28, 2010, 11:57:33 AM

Today is Jill and my 10th anniversary 8) 8) 8)

No we're not married, but we agreed a long time ago that both of us have been married enuff times :D :D :D

It was January 28th 2000 and I met Jill at a local brew pub to pick up my travel documents to Europe. She was our corporate travel agent for years. I had gotten divorced about a year earlier and was going to Europe for my birthday by myself to just have some fun.

Well.......... we ended up having a few beers and dinner and when I got back from Europe we got together to talk about my trip.
10 years later here we are ;D ;D ;D I thought it was my doing, but she told me she had me in her sights all along :

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It seems like just yesterday. The time has flown by and I believe she is the love of my life.

She has been with me through thick and thin. She did not leave my side the whole time I was in the Hospital when I had my heart attack. I love her more each day!

Needless to say I don't get to travel to Amsterdam by myself anymore :D :D :D

Norm · January 28, 2010, 12:06:42 PM

Congratulations to the both of you!

I always tell people that anybody that can put up with me all these years must either be a saint or a psycho...I'll let you decide. :D

Raider Bill · January 28, 2010, 12:09:29 PM

Outstanding story! Wish you both great times ahead!

Amsterdam..................... 8)

Jeff · January 28, 2010, 12:29:30 PM

Coon · January 28, 2010, 12:45:25 PM

Well Congrats to both of you.

So I see there is a few hippies here on the forum ;) :D

Burlkraft · January 28, 2010, 12:48:08 PM

Quote from: Coon on January 28, 2010, 12:45:25 PM
Well Congrats to both of you.

So I see there is a few hippies here on the forum ;) :D

Ancient Hippies ;D ;D

Magicman · January 28, 2010, 12:59:16 PM

dewwood · January 28, 2010, 01:03:09 PM

Congrats to both of you. 8) 8) 8)

Fla._Deadheader · January 28, 2010, 01:48:04 PM

8) 8) Congratulations 8) 8)

mcfcfan · January 28, 2010, 02:27:29 PM

Congratulations. smiley_clapping smile smiley_beertoasty_clapping

stumpy · January 28, 2010, 02:28:07 PM

8) ;D 8) ;D 8) ;D 8) ;D

thecfarm · January 28, 2010, 03:13:23 PM

congrats to both of you and many more years of being happy together.

beenthere · January 28, 2010, 03:15:35 PM

Jill is lucky, and Steve is DanG fortunate. ;D ;D

Congrats.

offgridder · January 28, 2010, 03:35:28 PM

quote "No we're not married, but we agreed a long time ago that both of us have been married enuff times"

Congrats, and many more years together!

marshall

Patty · January 28, 2010, 04:24:21 PM

Congratulations to you both! Love is grand isn't it!

Raider Bill · January 28, 2010, 04:43:28 PM

Divorce is 100 grand

Mooseherder · January 28, 2010, 05:10:58 PM

Amsterdam is for young people anyways. :D

Burlkraft · January 28, 2010, 05:21:44 PM

Quote from: Raider Bill on January 28, 2010, 04:43:28 PM
Divorce is 100 grand

Just a little more than that!! >:( >:( >:(

stumpy · January 28, 2010, 05:28:00 PM

Yea, and the reason divorce is so expensive is cause it's worth it :'( (don't ask me how I know)

Warbird · January 28, 2010, 05:40:19 PM

Congrats! In most states, you are basically considered married anyway, after having lived together for a certain number of months. Is this the way it is there?

Burlkraft · January 28, 2010, 06:01:33 PM

I don't believe that Wisconsin has common law any more. At least the insurance co. does not recognize her so she can be on my health insurance

Reddog · January 28, 2010, 06:14:43 PM

Congrats.

Quote from: beenthere on January 28, 2010, 03:15:35 PM
Jill is lucky, and Steve is DanG fortunate. ;D ;D

But that should read: Jill had a lapse in judgment, and Steve is DanG fortunate. ;D

Kitty · January 28, 2010, 06:53:11 PM

Congratulations Steve...what a sweet story!

k

Corley5 · January 28, 2010, 07:03:22 PM

8) 8) 8) 8)

DWM II · January 28, 2010, 07:32:13 PM

Congrats Steve and Jill, Im sharing the feeling with yall, its me and my brides anniversery as well, 15 yrs!! Cool to share with yall! 8)

scsmith42 · January 28, 2010, 07:35:51 PM

Great story Steve. Congrats to you and Jill!

pasbuild · January 28, 2010, 08:02:43 PM

Congrats my man 8) 8) I'm very happy for the too of you.

CLL · January 28, 2010, 08:18:05 PM

Ain't love grand!!! ;D

WDH · January 28, 2010, 10:32:58 PM

A celebration is in order! Steve, you are such a sensitive guy ;D.

Raider Bill · January 29, 2010, 10:54:01 AM

Quote from: Warbird on January 28, 2010, 05:40:19 PM
Congrats! In most states, you are basically considered married anyway, after having lived together for a certain number of months. Is this the way it is there?

I read somewhere that only 2 states recognize common law marriage anymore. Can't remember which ones right off the top of my pointed head.

Payton34 · January 29, 2010, 02:19:20 PM

I have to put my 2 cents in here-Steve hit it right on the head,...I sure am lucky. 8) 8)
I remember every day how thankful I am that he loves me as much as I love him. We make a great team. I know I can always depend on him and he knows I would do anything for him. As far as I'm concerned, he was made for me and I can't get enough of him.
We've been all over the map together and done all kinds of things, but my favorite is when we are home in the shop, in the garden, resting on the deck, watching Badger sports, running the sawmill(can't remember what it's called when I catch the boards for him) or whatever-home for me will always be wherever Steve is.

fishpharmer · January 29, 2010, 02:27:26 PM

Congrats to both of you. 8) 8)

iffy · January 29, 2010, 02:32:46 PM

Quote from: Burlkraft on January 28, 2010, 06:01:33 PM
I don't believe that Wisconsin has common law any more. At least the insurance co. does not recognize her so she can be on my health insurance

That is correct. They ended it in 1917. This explains common law for most states if anyone is interested. http://marriagepartner.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3842

Anyway, congratulations!! Sounds like you two are good for each other

beenthere · January 29, 2010, 03:17:39 PM

Quote from: Payton34 on January 29, 2010, 02:19:20 PM
............ running the sawmill(can't remember what it's called when I catch the boards for him) or whatever-home for me will always be wherever Steve is.

That is called "tailing". ;D