45 Years And Still Going Strong

[Long Mike]

My wife and I are celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary today.  As I think back, it's a wondrous life we have had together.  It will come as no surprise that we have hit a few rocky roads, but we stuck together.  What a life we have shared!

 

There as been the joy of children and grandchildren (and now a great-grandchild,)

 

There has been the grief of losing parents, a grand-daughter, and close friends.  The grief never goes away, but becomes more bearable over time.

 

We have experienced the intimacy of dancing cheek to cheek, to the advent of rock and roll, to the degeneration of popular music into hiphop.

 

We have witnessed man's first walk on the moon.

 

We have witnessed and eagerly accepted the introduction of the personal computer, although they were very expensive at the time.  My first computer was an Apple II.  With accessories, it cost over $3000.

 

We have witnessed the birth of the Internet, and now wonder how we lived without it.  Likewise with Smart Phones.

 

In all honesty, I think I could write a book about the life experiences my love and I have shared, such as having lived in the Middle East, Far East, and Europe, but that is not for these forums.

 

Suffice it to say that I have had the great opportunity to spend the majority of my life with my lover and my best friend, and we have had a ball!

[00 mod]

Happy Anniversary Mike!  Any woman who can put up with YOU for that long must be some woman!  Hope you took her out somewhere nice!

 

Jeff

[K_Mac]

Congratulations Mike. I wish you many more. Your wife must be a sweet woman...

[A-Jay]

One by one each year flew by, since you both said 'I Do' 45 years of memories, shared by the two of you.  From big events and holidays, to simple daily pleasures.  Some tearful times along life's way, some joys that can't be measured.  One by one each year now gone, but still they're yours forever each and every memory, of a beautiful life together. 

 

Happy Anniversary Mike.

 

A-Jay

 

 

[Topwaterspook]

My hat's off to you and your bride, Mike.  I wish you many, many more glorious years.

[Sam]

We will been married 39 years this December 4th.

 

It is really great to be able to share so many years with one special person.

 

I don't *** those that don't get married and have children, anyway. They miss the  commitment of a marriage and knowing that someone will always be there for them.

 

Congrats on the 45 Mike. May you and your wife have another wonderful 45 years together.

[roadwarrior]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

 

 

 

   

[WIGuide]

Congrats on making it to such a milestone! Wishing you many more years together.

 

Happy Anniversary! 

[Dwight Hottle]

'I Do' and 'You Did'

Congratulations to both of you Mike. 

[J Francho]

Congrats!

[Fishing Rhino]

Congrats.  Well done!  You are lucky to have found a woman with the patience of a saint. 

 

Now, where can we send a sympathy card to your wife?

[Siebert Outdoors]

Congrats to you and the Boss!!  Next stop  50 yrs.

[Darren.]

Fantastic, Mike! And a hearty congratulations!

My wife and I are on 20 years, my folks are over

60 years together now.

 

Always an encouragement to see such awesome

numbers!

[retiredbosn]

Congratulations!!!

[Fisher-O-men]

Did you fish together?

[Glenn]

Man I bet a lot of girls were bummed when you got married!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Said no one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ever.

 

J/K, love ya! 

 

Congrats!

[DogBone_384]

Congratulations!  45's a great start.....  my parent's are 53 years and in-laws 56.  I'm a newbie at 20 years.  I'll agree that it's not always easy, but always worth it....

[slonezp]

Cheers!

[DogBone_384]

Did you fish together?

 

Now there's the $64 question!

[Long Mike]

Now there's the $64 question!

My wife is a very fair complected red-head and cannot tolerate the sun.  Plus she thinks fish are icky.  Needless to say, she does not fish, nor has she ever been aboard my boat.  In all honesty, I wish she enjoyed the sport as much as I do, but I also enjoy my time on the water with my male friends.  Sometimes it's great to get away for a while.

[DogBone_384]

My wife is a very fair complected red-head and cannot tolerate the sun.  Plus she thinks fish are icky.  Needless to say, she does not fish, nor has she ever been aboard my boat.  In all honesty, I wish she enjoyed the sport as much as I do, but I also enjoy my time on the water with my male friends.  Sometimes it's great to get away for a while.

 

My boss, er, wife, is from the Philippines, she's got no problems being in the sun all day.  She's not a big fishing fan, but likes being on the kayak, so she'll go a couple times each summer.  Although she says she's "really not into it", she's pretty excited/happy when she catches fish.  Additionally, she can nap while floating around the pond we frequent (quite a talent) so that's a bonus.  

 

She also knows fishing is my escape, and with both of us working two jobs, she doesn't make a fuss if I take off and fish for the day a few times per year.  

 

Best of luck fishing, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

 

Oh, BTW - fish ARE icky...