Update--life is very good....

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Don Gwinn

Staff Emeritus
(For those of you lookin' for the short version, here it is: I'm happier than I've ever been, we're married, honeymoon tonight, got a place, got job prospects, probably gettin' a new gun soon, new range opening in the area.)

In answer to all the questions, the wedding was Saturday. It was perfect except for the guilt trips and Macchiavellian backstage maneuvering of both Melissa's parents. The knife was finished (barely) and I was really pleased with it, for a first bowie. The balance is nice and I think it was the only wedding cake knife with carbon fiber scales in recent memory around here.....

The farm was beautiful, the pastor was great, the DJ was a one-man party and even the food and cake were delicious. The weather was absolutely perfect--no one had to sweat in their tuxedos.

The vows were very cool--everybody cried, even my dad, though I'm not sure he knows I know that. Melissa sang me a beautiful song rather than write her vow.
She looked like a goddess in her dress.

We moved in with all Missy's stuff last night and bought dinner for our "movers" in our new kitchen, which was fun. And later today we're off to St. Louis, then out West for canoeing and cabin living (NO PHONE.)
:D

Oh, yeah, and the new firearm isn't that far off anymore--we got a fortune in wedding gifts. Still thinking of a CZ-75 and a 10/22, and a new range is opening 30 minutes away next weekend right when we get back from the honeymoon. There it is--gun content.

Pictures will be here in about 2-3 weeks and will be freely passed around at the end of summer meet at Gunslinger's place in August.

Guys, I've never been this giddy in my life. Life is good right now.


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Look for info on the All-TFL get-together in Lock and Load! Shiner Bock, barbecue, and full-auto in Missouri!
 
Congratulations!

It can stay that way, too. I've seen it, and know it takes work (lots)!

Have a great honeymoon!

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John/az
"When freedom is at stake, your silence is not golden, it's yellow..." RKBA!
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I hope everybody here gets a good day like that occaisionally. I know I do, from time to time.

Glad to hear about yours, Gwinny. Congratulations and best wishes.
 
GWINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNY!!!!

I am so freakin' happy for you, buddy! You have just made my ever-lovin' day.

It's so very nice to see one of the Good Guys make good.

E-mail forthcoming.

To those of y'all who don't know Don Gwinn aka Gwinnydapooh, this guy has been one of the great members of TFL over the last year.
We will be very happy to see him back on regularly.
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:D :) :D :) :D :)
 
Gwinny...big hugs to both you and Missy! :D

Congratulations...can't wait to see the pics!

Pssst...in regards to your other thread...I don't think you got the apartment cuz of your TFL shirt (although I am sure it helped!)...it's because you look like the big 'ol teddy bear you are!!! ;)
 
Drink it up Don. This is what life is for and your enthusiasm for it is contagious. My beloved shall appreciate your spur - :).
 
Congratulations and best of wishes to you and the new bride. :D

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We preserve our freedoms by using four boxes: soap,ballot,jury, and cartridge.
Anonymous
 
Congratulations to both of you!

Life is indeed good when you can share it with someone you love.

From an Old F*rt, my hint for staying together:

"No matter what the future brings, always remember you are both on the same side!"

All my best

Bruce
 
May you both always be in love, find peace and share your happiness with others.
Good luck... :)

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...defend the 2nd., it protects us all.
No fate but what we make...

[This message has been edited by foxfire (edited June 19, 2000).]
 
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