Kinda about the MM, in a way

[Black_Noise]

well im slipping this into the main forum, but next weekend (21 or 22) im taking the old lady out to eat at a local steakhouse and poping the BIG question, taking the MM there and maybe afterwards go find a quiet spot, (we dont have a lovers lane)

so.......... i just thought i would let you guys know

[fastblackmerc]

Good Luck...

[RoyLPita]

Keep us posted.

[Bluerauder]

... im taking the old lady out to eat at a local steakhouse and poping the BIG question ...

Good luck to you on the big question. Does she suspect that something's coming? :D

Just a little advice ... don't use the "Old Lady" terminology during the event. :rolleyes:

[AstroVic]

You've gotta put a little more thought into the plan, man! Make it something really memorable (but not in a bad way).

Women love telling their "engagement story." Trust me, I've heard my wife tell ours a thousand times. But, that's cool, because the other wives love to hear it and then share theirs in return.

Picture her five years from now at a dinner party with some friends. When the time comes for her to share her story, you don't want it to be, "Yeah, well, Bill took me to some steakhouse - I can't even remember the name - and then he just asked me out of the blue while I was still picking peppercorn out of my teeth, and then we just drove around aimlessly for an hour or so looking for a quiet spot."

Some ideas:

1. Pop the question on a particularly special date. Say, y'all met on the 16th day of "X" month, then ask on the 16th day of whatever month you're in now. Or perhaps you might ask on the same day as your parents (or her parents) wedding anniversary. Women love stuff like that, trust me.

2. Have something planned after dinner/engagement. Planned, I tell you! I don't know where you live, but maybe y'all could go to a nice play at the theater. Or perhaps y'all would show up at the local bowling alley only to find 6-10 of your best friends there (not by accident) for a nice engagement celebration get-together. (If you do this, keep it short - less than 2 hours - so you and your lady can spend some "alone time" together afterward....if you know what I mean.)

[martyo]

In my mind, the big question is: "Do you have enough money to lend me to buy a 1967 Fairlane?"

Good luck!

By the way, take Motorhead350 with you. He seems to know how to impress the ladies! ;)

[AstroVic]

First I meant to say, "Congratulations!" :)

I agree with BlueRauder - NEVER use the term "old lady" or you'll regret it! Ask me how I know! ;)

When my wife and I got engaged, I knew we were going to be broke for quite a while afterward, so I wanted to do my best to make that night as special as possible.

Maybe this isn't practical for you, but it might give you some ideas:

I took her to Las Vegas. We'd met on a 17th of some month (I don't even remember) so I planned everything for the 17th of that particular month. I had a full-day spa/massage scheduled for her at the Treasure Island spa. Meanwhile, I went and lost what little cash I had left at a poker table in the Mirage - and then finished taking care of the details of the big day.

I then secretly rented a brand-new Mustang convertible and paid the valet guys to keep it close to the front of the hotel. I filled them in on my plan and they were happy to help out.

I then purchased a huge, 2-dozen bouquet of red roses and a bottle of champagne and had the concierge deliver them to our hotel room.

After her day spa was complete, I took her to a really nice steak and seafood restaurant for dinner. We then walked along the strip and went to the top of the Eiffel Tower at Paris, where we looked down at the cascading water show of the Bellagio. We walked down to the street level and watched the Bellagio water show for a little while up close.

Then, when nobody was around, I pulled out a fake ring I'd purchased from Walmart for $7.77 (it looked real!) and popped the question. She said yes, and as I was about to put it on her hand, I pulled back and said, "I can't do this," and then tossed the ring out into the water. She about had a heart attack! She began yelling at me to go after the ring in the water, at which time I pulled out the monster, dream ring she'd wanted and said, "I'm just kidding. Wouldn't you really rather have this one?" I put it on her finger and we both had a good long laugh about it.

We strolled back to our hotel room, and she was really shocked to see the flowers and champagne in the room. We consumated the deal, changed into more comfortable clothes, and then went to the Mystere show at Treasure Island (an awesome show, by the way!).

After the show, I said, "Hey, let's go walk around for a while." We were leaving the hotel, so I said, "Why don't we go ahead and use the restroom before we leave?" She walked into the ladies room and I darted out the door to alert the valet guys that we were coming so they could get the car ready. (I earlier had them agree that on my signal they would get the car, park it right in front of the doors, and leave the keys in it with the engine running.)

When she came out of the restroom, we walked out of the hotel, and the Mustang was in place. We started walking by the car and I said, "Heck, let's just take this thing, why don't we?" Before she could answer, I jumped in the driver's seat and told her to get in. Not sure what to do, she went ahead and got in and said, "Who's car is this?"

I shifted into gear and said, "Ours." as I pulled out onto the Las Vegas strip.

We spent the rest of the night cruising around Vegas with the wind in our hair and the radio playing our favorite tunes.

Then, at the end of the night, we went back and re-consumated the deal.

[AstroVic]

That was a really long post.

I'm sorry to torture y'all with that, but I thought it might give good some ideas.

[AstroVic]

By the way, take Motorhead350 with you. He seems to know how to impress the ladies! ;)

Hahahahaha! Bad advice! ;)

[LordVader]

Well "young man" I have to add my congratulations to the list. I only have one question, have you talked to the young lady's parents about your intentions? I might be a little old fashioned, but when my daughter's husband came and asked my permission it was nice to be included. Best of luck!

[gpfarrell]

Lots of good advice here! Be sure to include the MM... that way you can always keep it forever since it was the car you drove the night you got engaged!

Pre-plan as much as you can... they do love telling the story over and over and over, and the better it is the higher you'll forever rank among all her friends.

Mine was a bit complicated since she had moved to Indy while everyone else we knew (including me) still lived in Pittsburgh.

Wednesday I left my SHO at a little airport. She was expecting me to arrive in Indy on Friday... I showed up Thursday night driving my just on-the-road again Mustang convertible. Friday we goofed and played all day.

Took the Mustang to dinner Friday night, great resturant (can never spell that word) on the water... picked the date so we'd have a full moon over the water. Oh, rained Friday afternoon, so I had to wash the car before we left.

Clouds broke up and the moon came out. Proposed out on a dock... you better be on your knee!... under the moonlight. Pulled a camera out of my pocket and captured the moment. Cruised around under the moonlight with Sinatra playing on the CD. Went dancing. Went back to her place. Would not let her call her parents or my mom until "tomorrow".

Got up next day with bogus plans to play tennis (blech). Drove her to local airport instead. Man in parking lot adjacent to runway was holding a cardboard sign with my last name on it. He was our pilot. Got on chartered twin-engine Beachcraft and made it to Pgh in record time. Got in SHO at airport and drove to her folks for cocktails. Had them follow about 30 minutes behind us to dinner at my mom's. Stopped by buddy's house on way to pick up steaks and corn on the cob he was holding for me.

Amazed mom. My sisters/neices/nephews all came for dessert. Storms were rolling in. Flew the SHO to the airport to catch plane before mother nature spoiled it.

Her head was spinning... but she was smiling.

If you're gonna keep her, you can't go overboard!

[dreydin]

good luck bro!


and great post Astro :2thumbs: by no means was that torture

[Breadfan]

You've gotta put a little more thought into the plan, man! Make it something really memorable (but not in a bad way).

No way, don't do that! You'll just be setting a really tough precendence, I say make it really bad that way you've got years to easily "one-up" yourself! Last thing you want is to be dressing up in a gorilla costume and hiring a plane to write "Happy Anniversary" every year!

j/k :)

Good luck to you, and congrats!

[ckadiddle]

Geez all I did was conspire with her coworkers. One of them stood directly in front of her and picked a fight over some paperwork to distract her while another one and I hung a huge "will you marry me" sign on the wall in front of her area. She had no clue what was going on or that I was a only few feet from her till we were done and everyone moved out of the way. Making all her coworkers (all women) jealous of her having a romantic husband-to-be was my special gift to her.

[pantheroc]

Good Luck!! Get the Marauder and it's upgrade budget in the pre-nup!;)

[Loco1234]

Jeez...
Me and my girl having been getting really serious....

Reading this has both been touching and got me really scared....LOL

Im not poping any question yet...not unless it's can you pass me the the chips or a that socket over there....


...but enough about me..... BEST OF LUCK

[Blackened300a]

23 and popping the question already?? A few Words for you to keep in mind.
PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT.

Statistics for a lasting marriage aren't on your side for someone getting married at your age.

Good Luck Bro!

[2003_MM_FYRE49]

First of, best of luck to you. I'll tell you Congrats when you tell us that she said yes.

As has been said, make it special.

I was out to dinner with my wife's family on Thanksgiving weekend when Lizi's cousin Mandi asked her what she wanted for Christmas from me, when someone at the table blurted out how about something hard and shiney. At that point her Uncle Timmy, Mandi's father, shouted out, "that's not a problem, get her a container of Turtle Wax". Lizi had no idea that I was actually shopping for a ring for her. So I took Uncle Timmy's advise and wrapped up a Turtle Wax kit and put it under the Christmas Tree.

As soon as I put her first present under the tree she kept telling me that we were going to open our presents on Christmas Eve. I kept telling her no that we would wait until X-Mas morn. Well it was a challenge hiding the ring from her but I was able to do so. Anyway I bought her several gifts and made sure that she opened the Turtle Wax kit last. After she opened it Lizi said "that's not very funny, looks like your going to be busy waxing my car". I then said did you open all your gifts, and she said yes, I did not see anything else. I then said oh *****, I forgot to put one under the tree so I went back into the bedroom and brought out a box that was wrapped in gold paper. She opened it and there were two stuffed polar bears holding the ring.

When we got married last April 22nd I told this story to all of our guests at the reception and then called Uncle Timmy up to the head table and gave him a container of Turtle Wax which he now proudly displays in his office.

Sorry to ramble but I wanted to tel my story as you can see make sure it is a memory to last a life time.

[DeadVic]

get her drunk and knock her up. then you don't have to ask her at all. that would be memorable.

Make sure you do both in the MM. It has leather surfaces for a reason.

[younga1]

Almost 20 years ago, my soon to be father-in-law gave me the following feedback when I asked him if I could ask his daughter to do the deed:

"Why ruin a good thing, just live together"

Interesting advice I thought. Again, that was almost 20 years ago when we walked down the aisle anyway. Despite his $10K offer to elope.

Two kids and a few dogs later, I offer only this..........GET A DOG!!!

Just kiddding. Remember, opinions are like *********s, everyone has one.

Congratulations and good luck!

[endless]

That was a really long post.

I'm sorry to torture y'all with that, but I thought it might give good some ideas.



what are you taling about? the fake ring idea is priceless.

i am seriously considering doing that.

:bows:

[AstroVic]

what are you taling about? the fake ring idea is priceless.


Hahahhaa...thanks!

If you decide to do it, Walmart has a rack of rings in a display tree - sometimes they're right up near the checkout registers and sometimes they're back by the jewelry department. All of the rings are under $10 and they look completely real.

In fact, when I bought the fake one, I showed it to several people side-by-side with the $5,000 real one, and, sadly enough, most people couldn't tell the difference by appearance alone. (You could tell once you held each of them and felt the weight difference, or inspected them closely. Thank God!)

The one thing you MUST do is make sure you don't flub up and pull out the real ring first! :)

I kept the real ring in my right pocket (because it's the "RIGHT" one), and I kept the fake one in my left pocket (because it's going to be "LEFT" behind). Stupid, I know, but when you're nervous and about to pop the question, it helped.

Oh yeah...try not to ask her in front of friends or family. That might work for some, but most women don't like that. It puts them on the spot and makes a public display of a personal moment.

I like the idea of having a camera handy and snapping a photo to preserve the moment. I wish I would've thought of that!

Anyhow, good luck! My wife's girlfriends think I came up with the best proposal they'd ever heard, which always wins points.

[Skiordie53]

My new GF likes the fact that she can got closer to me in the Marauder then she can in the Firehawk, have fun!

[jgc61sr2002]

:congrats:: congrats.:beer:

[Hotrauder]

Lots of good ideas here. The ones I like the best are from Martyo and Deadvic. My favorite would be combine the two. Anything you can do Motorhead can do better. Dennis:rolleyes: The old lady, my azz. The girl deserves better, man.

[Rider90]

im taking the old lady out to eat at a local steakhouse and poping the BIG question
Good, because your Marauder deserves to be supercharged like the rest of us.

I don't know what the rest of you all are talking about...

[Black_Noise]

well i didnt want to type the whole deal but.... i have 3 couples going along with us that i know from work, she knows none of them, and they will be around us, not together with us, and after we eat i will get the whole rooms attention and my secret eaters will start taking all the pics they can (cause she loves scrapbooking and i always give her **** about it, and now she can start a whole new book about us) and then i will ask her