Privately popping question tonight at home: suggestions?

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

Wow! Latest engagement?

Well, that was my second...first one was 20 yrs. ago. Ended quickly when my fiance had an affair with her work partner. That actually turned out to be a defining (positive) moment in my life.
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This one (latest) wasn't actually THE latest...it was the first of two with the same lady.
We broke off the first one and re-engaged a few months later...different ring the second time. ^^^$$$...that ought to teach me, eh?
So you could say that I've been engaged 3 times.

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[Oracle]

Better to go outside, just go for a walk and pop the question.
I did that and was pretty memorable for us.. :-)

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by McLovin

Keeping up on that theme - Don Ro, we assume that Costco ring was at least 2 carats?

To tell you the truth I don't recall the details...she could - and would - cite you chapter & verse about its characteristics.
Me?...all I know is that I could have re-roofed my house a couple of times with that dough.
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[Nostril Cheese]

Dont get married.

[Bill Douglas]

And good luck, I hope it all goes well.

[stevej37]

I wouldn't do this...

[masraum]

Mark, how'd it go? Enquiring minds want to know.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

I'm seeing a quiet evening at home. Maybe a fire in the fireplace, a glass of wine, some Vivaldi in the background - then explosives, followed by a news chopper overhead shining a spotlight. Cop cars in the street with lights and sirens. Automatic weapons fire. Cops screaming through a bullhorn "Get down! Get down!"
She would probably say yes to anything.

I have seen Risky Business to ya know.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by Laneco

Breakfast in bed - with the ring on the tray (in the box so it doesn't get lost - don't put it in the food that's just stupid).

Followed by or proceeded by a good "rogering"!

angela

I would listen to the lady and ignore all us ignorant men folk!

I proposed outside... planed out a spot on the beach... that area was cordoned off because of a storm... so walked her out on the Redondo pier and proposed.

RE: All those saying "don't do it!", have you done any counseling to make sure you two are the page on everything (money, sex, hobbies)?

[MarkRobinson]

Ok, here's how it went down. Before I left my office I was bombarded with advice to keep it low-key, even lower than I originally anticipated as my Divorce was so ugly and open.

So when I got to the house she was napping in a dark room. Back up 2 months ago, she lost a cute little $30 ring I had just bought her while on a weekend get-a-way...so I figured I'd pretend to find it and this is what I did.

I asked where an older pair of my shoes where that I've not worn in a few months, and pretended to find the ring & brought it to her to show her...obviously it's dark, so I asked her to hold out middle finger, then slid it down her 4th finger & said I like it better on THIS finger. She quickly shot out of bed and turned on the lights to see the ring & me already on my knee.

A great memory that didn't break any rules and didn't cost anything. Yes she knew it was coming, but didn't know when. Yes I asked her family a long time ago if it was ok to propose to her. No i didn't want to do it just before bed as it might keep her awake, and agree that it'd be a better memory if she was conscious, so it worked out just fine.

[Steve Carlton]

Congrats, Mark!

[Amail]

Originally Posted by MarkRobinson

Ok, here's how it went down. Before I left my office I was bombarded with advice to keep it low-key, even lower than I originally anticipated as my Divorce was so ugly and open.

So when I got to the house she was napping in a dark room. Back up 2 months ago, she lost a cute little $30 ring I had just bought her while on a weekend get-a-way...so I figured I'd pretend to find it and this is what I did.

I asked where an older pair of my shoes where that I've not worn in a few months, and pretended to find the ring & brought it to her to show her...obviously it's dark, so I asked her to hold out middle finger, then slid it down her 4th finger & said I like it better on THIS finger. She quickly shot out of bed and turned on the lights to see the ring & me already on my knee.

A great memory that didn't break any rules and didn't cost anything. Yes she knew it was coming, but didn't know when. Yes I asked her family a long time ago if it was ok to propose to her. No i didn't want to do it just before bed as it might keep her awake, and agree that it'd be a better memory if she was conscious, so it worked out just fine.

Fantastic! What a cool way to pop the question.

[MarkRobinson]

wow, support!

didn't expect that from this crowd

Mark

[LEAKYSEALS951]

Nice! Well played sir!

[stevej37]

Congratulations!!

[techweenie]

Originally Posted by MarkRobinson

Ok, here's how it went down. Before I left my office I was bombarded with advice to keep it low-key, even lower than I originally anticipated as my Divorce was so ugly and open.

So when I got to the house she was napping in a dark room. Back up 2 months ago, she lost a cute little $30 ring I had just bought her while on a weekend get-a-way...so I figured I'd pretend to find it and this is what I did.

I asked where an older pair of my shoes where that I've not worn in a few months, and pretended to find the ring & brought it to her to show her...obviously it's dark, so I asked her to hold out middle finger, then slid it down her 4th finger & said I like it better on THIS finger. She quickly shot out of bed and turned on the lights to see the ring & me already on my knee.

A great memory that didn't break any rules and didn't cost anything. Yes she knew it was coming, but didn't know when. Yes I asked her family a long time ago if it was ok to propose to her. No i didn't want to do it just before bed as it might keep her awake, and agree that it'd be a better memory if she was conscious, so it worked out just fine.

Very nice. Congrats.

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by MarkRobinson

wow, support!

didn't expect that from this crowd

Mark

Well, well, well. You done good, Mark. Congratulations and all the best!!!
I like it. (Not that you're craving MY approval. )

[Amail]

Originally Posted by MarkRobinson

wow, support!

didn't expect that from this crowd

Mark

Not everyone on this forum has a dim view on marriage.

[BE911SC]

Originally Posted by MarkRobinson

Ok, here's how it went down. Before I left my office I was bombarded with advice to keep it low-key, even lower than I originally anticipated as my Divorce was so ugly and open.

Aaand BOOM, there it is. So you've been to this rodeo already. Well, they say it's better the second time around so best of luck to you!

[scottmandue]