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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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I am thinking about having it setup to do it at the Fort Worth Cats game this weekend, not sure if I have the guts to get down in front of all of those people or not. Just curious what you guys did, I want it to be something we both remember in 35 years. I asked my mom and dad both how he proposed and neither of them remembered. What about you guys?
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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dont do it at a game...unless its her team haha
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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what do you mean her team?
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Do it old shool!

Grunt, crack her on the noggin with your club, drag her back to the cave by her hair. Make sure the cave is full of carcasses and pelts to impress her with your hunting prowess. Doesn't hurt to have a fire when she wakes up and some art on the walls so she knows you aren't a total Neaderthal
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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It's going to depend on her. Is she the type of person that likes big crowds and all of the attention on her ? Or would this be a turn off for her ? I found a really nice restaurant, got in contact with the manager and asked what type of arrangements we could make for a proposal. We decided on hiding the ring inside a specially prepared chocolate box-type dessert.

Is your potential fiance a big fan of sporting events ? Or is she there mainly because of you ? If she's a fan and really into sports, than it would probably be a great place to propose, if not, you may try to limit yourself to places or events she would like. Remember, this is all about her, not you !

Hope this gives you a little food for thought.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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Me: Be my wife?
Her: Umm, sure.
Me: Okay, here's your ring.
Her: Thanks.

Done!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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For my wife and I, it was a much more personal moment. It was in her apartment, me on one knee. Not the most spontaneous moment in the world, but our proposal was something we didn't want to share with a couple hundred/thousand strangers.


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Originally Posted by newton
Me: Be my wife?
Her: Umm, sure.
Me: Okay, here's your ring.
Her: Thanks.

Done!
Basically what I did
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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I love Newton's sequence, thats awesome. The one knee thing is out, my knees are crap, I just want it to be something she will remember. We're both big Cats fans, she loves baseball, I'm just not sure how she will like being down in front of everyone, hell, I'm not sure how I would like it. I may just do it at our seats at the game, not necessarily make a spectacle out of it.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Klive
I love Newton's sequence, thats awesome. The one knee thing is out, my knees are crap, I just want it to be something she will remember. We're both big Cats fans, she loves baseball, I'm just not sure how she will like being down in front of everyone, hell, I'm not sure how I would like it. I may just do it at our seats at the game, not necessarily make a spectacle out of it.
As soon as you get on one knee, the cameras (if there are cameras at all) will be on you like white on rice. lol. It would be nice if it were on camera. That way you can definitely remember in 35 years by watching it again!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Ask her dad first.

Me: I'd like permission to marry your daughter
Dad-in-law: How soon can you get it done?
Me: How much is it worth to you?
Dad-in-law: Do you have a ladder? Don't be a wise ***. I'll give you 3K to take her off my hands.
Me: Can I have your other daughter if this doesn't work out?
Dad-in-law: Done

In all seriousness, we were lying on my bed, I reached under her pillow and pulled out the ring. I asked her if she could stand me for another fifty years. We are almost halfway there as of this year. Goodluck to you both.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BigPapi61
Ask her dad first.

Me: I'd like permission to marry your daughter
Dad-in-law: How soon can you get it done?
Me: How much is it worth to you?
Dad-in-law: Do you have a ladder? Don't be a wise ***. I'll give you 3K to take her off my hands.
Me: Can I have your other daughter if this doesn't work out?
Dad-in-law: Done
LMAO!!!!!!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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Do it on a Hot Air Balloon ride in the grand canyon, near sunset. Or rent out one those fancy vacation homes for a weekend, hire a chef for a day and propose after dinner. Remember this is about her not you, you want her to never forget it and smile with happiness when she remembers it or has to tell her friends and family about it. Plus the sports event proposal is too unoriginal and we see it more often.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by redsox_ws6
Do it on a Hot Air Balloon ride in the grand canyon, near sunset. Or rent out one those fancy vacation homes for a weekend, hire a chef for a day and propose after dinner. Remember this is about her not you, you want her to never forget it and smile with happiness when she remembers it or has to tell her friends and family about it. Plus the sports event proposal is too unoriginal and we see it more often.
Yeah, it's a giant cliche.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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I did mine at Vargo's in Houston. I had been by to scope things out weeks before and spoke with the manager. We were walking around the water outside. Once we got near the gazebo I pulled out the ring and got on one knee. She still tells people about it 4 years later. As was said above though. It totally depends on the girl. Also, you might need to ask the dad. You should know by now if that is required, but it could be crucial so don't overlook this. I didn't tell my FIL when I was doing it becuase he would spoil it (he is a jerk like that). I told him some time in the next 6 months to a year. I actually proposed 4 days later

Good luck!!
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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honestly, she's lived with me for 2 years, I have never understood the asking the father thing, it is none of his business really. I know I'm not a father and I probably don't understand like some of your guys that are, however, I just have never got that. I don't think it would offend him either way though, he's a good guy and he likes me.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Don't do the Cat's Game...Cliche like a mother.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Went like this, ok so your pregnant and her dad said when are you getting married?
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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I went one day to meet her for lunch. I had jotted down a couple thoughts from the top of the dome...but in POEM form. I actually asked her while we were in the car. The poem led up to the BIG QUESTION, and I had already bought the ring with some money I had gotten from my motorcycle accident 3-4 weeks prior.

Funny thing is in light of the proposal...she was still mad because I pretty much ignored the ring that she wanted and just bought her something with the $1200 I had left over after buying myself a brand new motorcycle.

Needless to say, I have bought her 2 new rings since we got married 3 years ago today.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!!!
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