A Very Special Day For Us

Posted by: hammer

A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 07:00 AM

Well, looks like my wife and I have made it. On July 7th we will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary! Taking my wonderful bride to Las Vegas for the big weekend and just gave her a brand new shiny 2013 Toyota Camry XLE for the occasion. I'am one of those guys who on a daily basis looks up and wonders "how on earth did I ever catch such a wonderful prize?" Actually, we have been together 55 years - dated for 5 years before getting married.

By the way, we are staying at Caesars and have gotten tickets for some big-time shows. My gosh, the prices have gone up since I was there last. Once played at the old Stardust for a year - most everything was free in those days - got you at the tables and slots.

Deane
Posted by: Bill Lewis

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 07:15 AM

Congradulations! You know how to do it up right.

Enjoy
Posted by: travlin'easy

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 07:23 AM

Congratulations Deane and Glenda. Hope the trip goes well and I know she's gonna love that new car.

Gary cool
Posted by: montunoman

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 08:52 AM

Congratulations Deane. It does take a special lady to understand us musicians.
Posted by: Dnj

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 09:56 AM

Congrats Deane enjoy your trip!
Posted by: captain Russ

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 03:25 PM

Way to go, guys! Three more years and Annie and I will be there, too!


R.
Posted by: tony mads usa

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 06:06 PM

Deanne and Glenda - CONGRATULATIONS !!! ... you beat me and Lydia by 4 + months ... ours is November 23rd ... married the day after JFK was killed ...
As I said in another post, we went high end on the anniversary car - 2013 Caddy CTS4 - what the heck, it's only money ... rotfl ...
It's really an amazing thing when you think about 50 years together ... I don't know about Glenda, but Lydia is headed for Sainthood ... grin

Have a GREAT time ... party

"VIVA, VIVA, LAS VEGAS" rocker

PS... hey Deanne ... can you remember what your wedding song was??? ... let me know and I will dedicate it to the both of you during my gig Saturday night ... keys

Posted by: hammer

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 06:39 PM

Oh! My. Our kids just smocked us with a big surprise
Party. We walked into a very upscale l
Place and was greeted by aloud "surprise" by dozens of our friends.
Gee did the tears flow.

Deane
Posted by: btweengigs

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 08:26 PM

Happy Anniversary to both you and Glenda.
After some of the family and medical challenges you have had...this is extremely joyous news.
My favorite parties to play are family celebrations...anniversaries, birthdays and reunions. Wish I could've been there for yours.
Eddie
Posted by: Uncle Dave

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/29/13 08:32 PM

Awesome - I'm proud of ya, and happy FOR ya!
Posted by: adimatis

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/30/13 03:24 AM

Congratulations! That is a big thing you know, especially these days! The young couples really have a lot to learn from you! Blessings!
Posted by: DAN.2000

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/30/13 03:33 AM

Congratulation Deane !!
Posted by: hammer

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/30/13 05:16 AM

Here we are at the party. What a wonderful surprise our kids laid on us.
Sometimes we simply forget all the blessings in life we have been given. Thanks to everyone here for the kind words .

Deane
Posted by: tony mads usa

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/30/13 01:04 PM

You guys are too young to be married 50 years !!! ... well, at least your WIFE is ... laugh2
Posted by: hammer

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/30/13 06:43 PM

Tony,
My wife said to tell you thanks. But we really need to thank everyone in this thread for the kind words. Both of us have families with very long lifetimes so we fully expect to make the 60th - we will see.

Thanks again,
Deane
Posted by: sparky589

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 06/30/13 07:06 PM

So tell me- did you have to play for your own party?
Posted by: Nigel

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 07/02/13 12:06 AM

Congratulations Deanne & Glenda. Obviously you both made the right decision all those years ago.

My band played a corporate gig at Caesar's back in 2009. Always a fun hotel to be at.

Posted by: 124

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 07/02/13 06:59 AM

Hey Sparky. It's their party and they'll play if they want to, play if they want to, play if they want to . . . ):

Congratulations Deane and Glenda.
Posted by: hammer

Re: A Very Special Day For Us - 07/02/13 07:52 AM

Well,
I didn't play but I did grab my wife, haul her in front of the crowd, grabbed a mic, and sang two songs to her. Keyboard guy was pretty good - picked up on the key ASAP.

1. Thanks for the memories
2. You Made Me Love You

Not a dry eye in the house!!
Deane