TennesseeGuy Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 June 7, 1958 June 7, 2008 after 50 Golden Years I was hoping to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with a shore lunch at Table Rock on Little Vermilion Lake, but my wife thought a small family gathering would be appropriate. Our daughter and two sons insisted on having a bigger bash along Roaring River on my older son's farm in Tennessee. It was a casual affair on a hot day, so shorts were part of my uniform. Family members from Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee and Washington D.C. joined us in what turned out to be a great weekend. Here we are with our daughter and two sons. My sons and brother join me for a shot. The next day at our house with three generations including the two gals and the guy our children have brought into our family. My talk came last. After expressing love for my wife and children I announced plans for visiting my doctor to see about reversing a previous surgical procedure with intentions of increasing our family size. Unfortunately I have additional obstacles that can't be reversed. Many other friends joined us including two guys I coached in high school back around 1962. A couple, who were with us for a seven week fishing trip to Ontario in 1960, delayed their annual season long trip to LOTW so they could join our celebration. Norma and I are rich with family and friends. It's been a great 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 A half century of marriage Deserves a celebration; Your 50-year relationship Rates major acclamation! Congratulations to you both On your durable rapport; Happy 50th anniversary, And may you have many more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Well Congratulations to you both! That certainly is a milestone that is not easily achieved by very many! I would have to agree that you have been blessed with some wonderful children, grandchildren, and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congratulations Connie here's to many many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congrats! Quite an accomplishment given todays marriage success rate... a fine lookin family I'm sure your proud of! Best wishes and fishes HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 That's fantastic Connie. Congrats to you and your wife. You have a beautiful family. You must be proud. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congratulations on 50 great years and best wishes for many more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hands down the best report submitted so far this year, Connie. Congrats to you, your lovely wife and handsome family. Thank you for showing some of us what dedication and loyalty is all about. ps. You appear to have been sweating it at the mic. I guess that even thinking of sugical procedure in that area of the anatomy is enough to make the toughest men sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Thats a great story TG and congratulations on 50 wonderful years and a good lookin family to go along with it. Diane and I will join you in the 1/2 century club in another 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congratulations Connie. A wonderful accomplishment and a wonderful family to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congratulations! June 7 is a very special day. I was born on that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxcowboy Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 great report connie, looks like a wonderful family.you have almost 49 years to the day on me and steph. congrats and heres to many more. jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congratulations TG. 50 years is a long time for any respectable woman to put up with one of us. My wife thinks 40's an accomplishment for her. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Wow. What a heartwarming thing to read! Congrats on 50 years....and for the great looking family that you have. You have been truly blessed....something we all can hope to have as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjsa Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Awesome Connie, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Excellent post TGuy. Congrats on 50 years, that's awesome. Looks like you have all the pieces of a perfect life and family dood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgk36 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congradulations. You have a wonderful looking family. It gives some of us just starting out (11 years) something to aspire to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congrats Connie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyriver1 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Congratulations Connie. Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 50 years........WOW.......that's amazing!! Congrats!! Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Congrats, it looks like you have a great family there to be proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norton Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Connie Congratulations on Norma's induction into Sainthood. She is by far one of the loveliest people I have ever fished with. I wish we could join you on Table Rock. Norton, Queenie, and Princess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 So......I guess she's a keeper? Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I knew you were special. WoW 50 years! Congrats, great to still have family around after so long. Hope you can go back and fish in Canada soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) Well done Connie & Norma Glad to hear the celebration was a success. Give my best to Norma, hopefully one day I will be able to meet the better half and tell her in person. She must be someone special for you to have gotten married during the warm water season. Here's to many more! Cheers Edited June 17, 2008 by Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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