22 years, but we never really cared…

 

Mr C and The Ninja Bride - 1992
Mr C and The Ninja Bride – 1992

We never celebrated our wedding anniversary. Indeed, the only days we observed were the Winter Solstice and Alex Sikorsky Day (sometime in April – it was a very special day to Carlton. On that day Carlton’s first wife got remarried to Alex Helicopter and alimony stopped. This was before my time.)

However, I am celebrating tonight – dinner at the local micro brewery with friends. And, Carlton is buying.

This is also Carlton AA anniversary. (43 to those keeping score) I remember being astounded by “celebrating AA anniversary”. My exact words were something like “What the F…, they give you a cake, cards and even presents for not doing something that was killing you??? Where are my presents for not scarfing down a box of rat poison?” Amazing that our relationship lasted “until death do us part”. Amazing that it lasted past that statement which I uttered during our 3rd or 4th date.

Still cold here. But, I went out at noon, and promised myself a hot shower and soup for lunch.

Parrot fish captured with the $99 camera
Parrot fish captured with the $99 camera
Paddle Boarding with grand kid and dog
Paddle Boarding with kid and dog – also with the $99 camera

This woman was coming back in with her kid/grandkid on the board. But the big dog made it interesting. She has the dog and the board attached to the same ankle. The kid has a life vest.

 

2 Replies to “22 years, but we never really cared…”

  1. Loved the 3rd or 4th date comment. Will have to show Charlene.
    Thought of you both yesterday… brings big smile to my face.
    I remember Carlton’s Sponsor told him he had to wait 20 yrs to marry… Im sicker I waited 27!
    Looks like life and Hawaii and Somoa are treating you well.
    Loved the picture of paddle boarder and note that dog and board were on same ankle..LOL
    Be well Peg… Aloha :))

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