I Need Some Applause!!

[Scrappile]

Okay, today, my wife and I have been married for 50 years!  In this day and age I feel that is noteworthy.  Do to unforeseen emergency expenses last month, we could not afford a big celebration.  Our children do not live close so they, although they wanted to and feel very guilty for not being able to, where not able to do anything big for us.  So 50 years of putting up with me and all my wife gets is a nice card and pretty bouquet of flowers from me and a promise of a nice dinner, at an nice restaurant, some evening next week after the SS check comes in!   Not what I hoped for or planned, but like I said last month was expensive with unexpected costs.  

So, please make me a least feel better about it, please clap your hands, send me praise.... whatever.  50 long hard years.... My wife has endured.   She has given me two wonderful kids, been a great mother, and as I said put up with me.  I know it was not always easy for her....  I love her for it. 

 

 

[Scrolling Steve]

Congrats to you and the young lady, Paul !

[wedo scroll]

Congratulations, what a milestone. My wife and I just passed 51 so we are with you. What counts is the attitude and respect, not things. So celebrate however you can!

i 

[jerry1939]

Congratulations "Old" Friend.  Except for your added expenses, my wife of 55 years would echo what you shared.  We are opposite in many ways.  I am outgoing and will start a conversation with any & all strangers.  Audrey is shy.  Am constantly in awe as to far back she can roll her eyes at my shenanigans.

We have a former neighbor whose parents just celebrated 60 years.  Someone asked them, "In all those years, was there ever a time when you considered divorce"?  The husband replied, "Sure, but never on the same day".

[Scrappile]

"Never on the same day",, so true,,, so right!  Thanks!

Edited October 8, 2017 by Scrappile

[Gordster]

Congratulations to both of you Paul.50 years seems long and short.You don't  need a gala event What you have planned sounds like a perfect celebration  and you both will enjoy it I am sure.Hey,you both must be in good company after 50 years wed.Good going.

[Lucky2]

Paul, congratulations to you and your Wonderful wife, fifty years is a long time to be together. I was watching the news last night, there was a couple on there that was married for eighty-two years. They are both a hundred years old, and still healthy and able to get around fine on their own. 

Len

[Scrappile]

"Long and short",  how so true. I cannot believe it has been 50 years,  seems like yesterday, I had to sell my beloved Sunbeam sports car, because we had a new little boy and there just was not room for three.  Today, I would sell the boy and keep the sports car... Come on, I'm just kidding.  That little boy is pushing 50!!!!! 

Edited October 8, 2017 by Scrappile

[Gonzo]

A huge round of applause to you and your wife. I have a feeling you can say, "There are times we don't like each other, but we love each other every day". 

[WayneMahler]

Congrats Paul. Something rarely heard these days. The Mrs. and I are working on #40 this year. Takes a lot of hard work and faith in each other for sure. Wished I could find all the right words but your history speaks for itself!

[wombatie]

  CONGRATULATIONS    We all wish we could be there with you to celebrate such a fantastic milestone, half a century together.  We all know that you have had your ups and downs just like the rest of us and you have seen a lot of things but the fact that you are still together makes everything worthwhile.  I am sure that your lovely wife is looking forward to that dinner in that restaurant with just you. 

Marg 

[amazingkevin]

3 hours ago, Scrappile said:

Okay, today, my wife and I have been married for 50 years!  In this day and age I feel that is noteworthy.  Do to unforeseen emergency expenses last month, we could not afford a big celebration.  Our children do not live close so they, although they wanted to and feel very guilty for not being able to, where not able to do anything big for us.  So 50 years of putting up with me and all my wife gets is a nice card and pretty bouquet of flowers from me and a promise of a nice dinner, at an nice restaurant, some evening next week after the SS check comes in!   Not what I hoped for or planned, but like I said last month was expensive with unexpected costs.  

So, please make me a least feel better about it, please clap your hands, send me praise.... whatever.  50 long hard years.... My wife has endured.   She has given me two wonderful kids, been a great mother, and as I said put up with me.  I know it was not always easy for her....  I love her for it. 

 

 

At least you can built a dog house with comfort built in if need be,lol

[Scrappile]

Kevin, yep!  I have spent an night or two in our RV trailer..... makes a nice "dog house".

[heppnerguy]

Congratulation my good friend. I was not on my computer all day today  or I would have at least called you and wished you a Happy Anniversary.. Hey that reminds me, Sharon and I will be celebrating our 56th next month.. Thanks for the update on yours. We will be in Heppner for two weeks. Perhaps you and Patty and Sharon and I could go out to dinner together during that time.

Dick

 

[Rob Roy]

9 hours ago, Scrappile said:

Okay, today, my wife and I have been married for 50 years!  In this day and age I feel that is noteworthy.  Do to unforeseen emergency expenses last month, we could not afford a big celebration.  Our children do not live close so they, although they wanted to and feel very guilty for not being able to, where not able to do anything big for us.  So 50 years of putting up with me and all my wife gets is a nice card and pretty bouquet of flowers from me and a promise of a nice dinner, at an nice restaurant, some evening next week after the SS check comes in!   Not what I hoped for or planned, but like I said last month was expensive with unexpected costs.  

So, please make me a least feel better about it, please clap your hands, send me praise.... whatever.  50 long hard years.... My wife has endured.   She has given me two wonderful kids, been a great mother, and as I said put up with me.  I know it was not always easy for her....  I love her for it. 

 

 

Well Paul, Hearty congratulations to you and your dear wife on celebrating your Silver wedding, 50 years. A great achievement for both of you. Some of the youngsters in this day and age don't last 50 months, but us oldies seem to stick to the promises we made all those years ago, come hell or high water. Speaking of anniversaries Paul we reached 48 years on the 20th of September. Lo and behold neither of us REMEMBERED  until our daughter reminded us. Mind you we have known each other for 55 years.  So here's a big round of Scottish applause to you and your dear wife. May you have many more happy years together. Take care of each other.

Rob Roy, and Wife.

[merlin]

Well done Paul 50 years is certainly a milestone (me only 46 but counting).  certainly a big loud round of applause from NZ..................

[Phantom Scroller]

Congratulations and wow and your still alive.  Roly

[Dan]

Congrats! 

[bandaideman]

Paul hope you can hear the applause, We are 6 years behind you.   Got me thinking my mother passed away 10 years ago after 65 years. I did wish my dad this year happy 75th anniversary since he is still living in upper NY at 95 doing well. Like your kids I do not live close but try to get to see him when I can. Have a great dinner when you can. I bet she would be happy with a breakfast in bed. 

[GPscroller]

Congrats Paul.  Sending you both all the best from Jan and I.

Jeff

[Sparkey]

Congratulations to you and your wife. My wife and I were in a similar situation this year for our 30 year. Just the blessing that you still have each other is worth more than any material object that can be bought.

[jerry1939]

 

[MrsN]

congrats on your long marriage!! 

[spirithorse]

Congratulations! My wife and I just celebrated 33 years on the 6th. Sounds a long way from 50 years! LOL
God Bless you Both!
Spirithorse

[meflick]

Congratulations and a long and lengthy applause to you and your lovely Bride Paul. It is indeed worthy of applause, a high five, and many cheers. A definite milestone. I am sorry you had emergency expenses last month but with both of your abilities to roll with the punches like that is a testament to why you have been together so long. I pray you enjoy many more happy celebrations together.