Saturday, January 14, 2012

The Beginning

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We officially met on my 26th birthday, February 26, 1979, but we had been eyeing each other on my weekly shopping trips to Bayless for quite some time.  Coincidentally, at that time, their advertising on TV was

“A. J. Bayless…your store for meat and more”.

Nuff said.

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So, we met at Sunrise Ski Resort on Chairlift #3, when I skied up and shouted SINGLE and Gary pushed his friend over the cliff and called back SINGLE.

We skied together all day, taking the last chair up the mountain at dusk.  We each had a secret we were keeping from the other;  mine was that although my heart was very available, legally, I was not.  His was that he already knew, for the first time he saw me in his store, he ran to the cash register and pulled out my check to see who I was!

Most definitely Love at First Sight!

Obsession.

We were absolutely crazy about each other.

Finally, my knight in shining armor had come

to save me.

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 One of us will die inside these arms.

20 comments:

Thoughts for the day said...

what a nice tribute to your relationship, thank you for sharing a part of your history.

Ces Adorio said...

AAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWW!!! Such an attractive couple!!! beautiful and handsome. Oh goodness! Look at those long legs!!! Wowie!!!

Oh Deborah, The Viking and I also met in 1979!!! Aaaawwwwwww!!!


You guys have had so much fun and adventure together. Your heart must be full and your mind soaring!

I love you both!!!

TSUP!

audrey said...

What a romantic story, Deb. I love it. The photographs are fun and I know they must bring those exciting feelings of young love rushing back to the surface. You were a beautiful couple and still are!!!! Your love for each other is a tribute to lasting relationships!!
♥ audrey

Georgina said...

Deb, your story brought a tear to my eye...how wonderful? Last night, the hubster and I were talking about love at first site. Told him I never loved anyone at first site, but he said he did. That's what happens when you grow up in a very practical, pragmatic home...wasn't allowed to spread those wings...not till I was 46!!

Anyway, love the story...so very sweet.

xxoo,
Georgina

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

Meat and more huh.... >:-}
How cool~~and cute and totally appropriate for you two, skiing along shouting *SINGLE*!
Makes me love you more.
You two were meant to be.

Much love~~♥
Anne

yoborobo said...

And you got the "and more" didn't you? :) What a lovely story. I do believe in love at first sight, and chemistry and all that mushy stuff. I bet when you two walk into a room together, heads whip in your general direction. You're a beautiful couple, and the story of your beginning made me smile. Let's hear it for those knights, eh? xoxox!!

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

...HOOKED...A love story to beat all! Wanna hear more!

Bella Sinclair said...

Oh, that is VERY romantic! Love at first sight! And young love, at that. It has lasted so long and that love is still so strong. You two are a fairy tale. And whooo, you two are so gosh darn attractive!

sigh. Be still my heart. xoxoxo

~Babs said...

What they all said, plus:
I love your braids, they make me smile!

Kjohnson said...

In love with this post and this story and with you! I will be flying in on Wednesday and can do your hair around 3! If you can't wait Brendl can do it Wednesday but give me a call!!

kj said...

hahaha, kjohnson's comment just made me laugh. a hair do!

deb, i read this as chapter one. i'm hooked already. i know i am going to be reading a real deal true blue love story.

please keep writing this. it's heartwarming and no doubt now that it;s gonna be funny and charming too.

SINGLE! ahahahaha, adorable.

love'kj

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Unknown said...

Just all beaming and bowing.
love love love to you both.

xoxo

Silke Powers said...

What a wonderful story, Deb! And you are both so beautiful - then and now!! You know, I couldn't imagine anything less romantic from the two of you!! Love at first sight and still going strong!! Sending much love to both of you!!! Silke

Jewellers Dublin said...

Love the images, to be nostalgic! From Engagement Rings Ireland

illustration poetry said...

you two are a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e

♥♥♥

kj said...

look for blue balloons gliding high in the sky. they carry love and strength and they release parachutes filled with both whenever needed.

thinking of you, deb

love
kj

~Babs said...

Just popping in to offer a hug.
XOXO

Marie S said...

Thinking of you!
hugsandkisses.

Ces Adorio said...

It must be difficult. Know I am thinking of you and praying for Brawny Man and the entire family. I love you Deborah.