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Our very own TAFKAS became engaged this past weekend!

Congratulations, TAFKAS!

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Well after you get married life just kind of goes like Sundays game against the Giants.LOL

Just kidding, Congratulations!!

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Congratulations TAFKAS, good for you.

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congrats, man

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Congratulations, TAFKAS. It's a whole new world.

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Congrats TAFKAS!

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Congrats T! You know I'll be at the wedding celebrating with you. I wish you nothing but the best man. So happy for you.....

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Congratulations man! (and good luck)

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Congrats TAFKAS!

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DAMN YOU TAFKAS. When you were single and not engaged, the Redskins were playing well.


Now you selfish bastard you wanna go get married? WTF!!


lol, congrats bud.

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Congrats!

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Congrats TAFKAS. Welcome to the Dark Side. j/k.

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Congrats Tafkas, bring the Skins to the bright side of things! :)

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Thanks guys. She's already a Redskins fan so that helps. Actually she knows nothing of the Redskins being from Edmonton, but she's graciously accepted the Skins as our team.

I actually told her "so long as we're clear, I need Sundays from August to February for football" Had to lay down the law now! Let that be a lesson to you young'ns out there. HAHA

Seriously though, it's a real strange emotion right now. Obviously I'm happy but it all feels so surreal. And all the wedding stuff we have to start thinking about man it's overwhelming. All of you married folk out there any advice would be more than welcome.

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I hear ya TAFKAS I'm getting married Dec 10 of this year and damn it's getting down there I think my head's gonna explode!

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Congrats! And have fun brother. :FIREdevil :joke:

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]Thanks guys. She's already a Redskins fan so that helps. Actually she knows nothing of the Redskins being from Edmonton, but she's graciously accepted the Skins as our team.

I actually told her "so long as we're clear, I need Sundays from August to February for football" Had to lay down the law now! Let that be a lesson to you young'ns out there. HAHA

Seriously though, it's a real strange emotion right now. Obviously I'm happy but it all feels so surreal. And all the wedding stuff we have to start thinking about man it's overwhelming. All of you married folk out there any advice would be more than welcome.[/QUOTE]Its real easy she is in charge of everything except: The bar, band, and of all things the bach. party.

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TAFKAS:

It's pretty simple and you already did the best thing...define the terms of the agreement prior to the agreement being executed. LOL..I have been married 15 years and the number one thing that was agreed upon was don't f**k with my Sunday or Monday if the skins are playing. It has worked on numerous occassions, weddings, outings....no thanks, there is a skins game on.

Half of the battle is over already!!! Dictate those terms early and often to make sure it is very clear!

Congrats and good luck!

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congrats taf

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Congrats to you bro!
My marriage to my current wife is the greatest thing on earth. It grows more and I love her more all the time.

peace and prayers
Yahweh Akbar [God is Great]

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]Thanks guys. She's already a Redskins fan so that helps. Actually she knows nothing of the Redskins being from Edmonton, but she's graciously accepted the Skins as our team.

I actually told her "so long as we're clear, I need Sundays from August to February for football" Had to lay down the law now! Let that be a lesson to you young'ns out there. HAHA

Seriously though, it's a real strange emotion right now. Obviously I'm happy but it all feels so surreal. And all the wedding stuff we have to start thinking about man it's overwhelming. All of you married folk out there any advice would be more than welcome.[/QUOTE]

Vegas Bachelor party!!! Warpath style!!!
we can have strippers dressed as redskins cheerleaders. we can have a troy aikmen pinata for our hispanic roots and we can... and uhhh i need an invitation to the party ;)

my best friend who is getting married this month says elope.

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Warm congrats TAFKAS may you and your lady have a long and happy life together.... hurry up and make another little redskins fan..too lmao

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a divorce is in order! just kidding,get ready for:coach: and every now and then talk her into:food-smil then an after:Smoker: have a little:laughing2 that turns into:headbange and makes you:banghead: and then:party-smi and we all feel :dallas: better

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Congratulations....

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Congrats bro! Best wishes man.

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Congrats TAFKAS!!! Best wishes. Are you going to register on skins.com? :)

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grats

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I videotaped my proposal to her. [URL=http://www.80stees.com/movie/diamonds.mpeg]Enjoy![/URL]

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congratulations.... the best advice I can give you... as a happily married man who is close to your age... is that you have to make sure your values are close to the same, and that you've found someone that you can live with when things are bad, as well as when things are good. That sounds cliche' (spelling?) but in the end if thats in order everything else will work itself out. I do hope you're one of us guys that want kids, and if thats in the future plans, then get ready to have your world turned over (for the best) and learn things about yourself that you never had the opportunity to think about before.

Its better to have someone to go home to everynight, than to have someone to go home with some nights.

Also, get all the head you can, cause that shits about to stop pretty quick...

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]I actually told her "so long as we're clear, I need Sundays from August to February for football" Had to lay down the law now! Let that be a lesson to you young'ns out there. HAHA[/QUOTE]

That's exactly what I told my wife, and it's worked out pretty well. And as for advice, I think that's really how you should handle [I]everything[/I] in a marriage. You have to communicate openly about your wants and needs, and clearly define boundaries that shouldn't be crossed-- like interfering with football Sundays! Of course, you have to be willing to accept and respect her side of that bargain as well. Basically, the keys to a happy and loving marriage are maintaining good communication, and expressing true appreciation and respect for each other.

Congrats, TAFKAS! Here's to a long and happy marriage for the two of you! :food-smil

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[QUOTE=Sammy Baugh Fan]Congrats to you bro!
My marriage to my current wife is the greatest thing on earth. It grows more and I love her more all the time.

peace and prayers
Yahweh Akbar [God is Great][/QUOTE]


Amen to the above! Congratulations TAFKAS!

My lovely bride of 32 years is still the greatest gift God has given me, in addition to my kids (2), and of course, my grandkids (4 1/2)!


Oh, one bit of advice: Always kiss her & tell her that you love her, no matter where you are going, to work, to the store, or whereever. It doesn't matter who else is there in the room with her. Kiss her and tell her anyway.

Oh, and one other bit of advice to learn the following:

"Yes, dear, I'm sorry dear, it will never happen again!"

Makes for a peaceful marriage.

Did I mention the 32 years?

:dallas: :dallas:

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]I videotaped my proposal to her. [url="http://www.80stees.com/movie/diamonds.mpeg"]Enjoy![/url][/QUOTE]

Just so you wouldn't be disappointed in me again TAFKAS, that was one of my favorite Family Guy clips of all time.

I always refer my girlfriend to that.

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I appreciate all the advice guys...How about advice for the wedding itself? What are the things we need to look for. I know basics like the venue, the caterer, the photographer. And in what order should I be looking for them, and how far in advance? And I've heard the wedding is the bride's family's responsibility, the reception is the groom's, is that true? How do are the tasks divided?

Sorry for so many questions, but this is all very new to me. Even though the wedding isn't until August I don't want us to fall behind on anything

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]I appreciate all the advice guys...How about advice for the wedding itself? What are the things we need to look for. I know basics like the venue, the caterer, the photographer. And in what order should I be looking for them, and how far in advance? And I've heard the wedding is the bride's family's responsibility, the reception is the groom's, is that true? How do are the tasks divided?

Sorry for so many questions, but this is all very new to me. Even though the wedding isn't until August I don't want us to fall behind on anything[/QUOTE]

Traditionally, the groom's family pays for the rehearsal dinner, and all the accoutrements related to it, while the bride's family pays for the wedding and reception.

Reserve things as early as possible - especially if you have someplace special you want to hold your ceremony or reception. Year long waiting lists are not uncommon for reception halls, although August isn't necessarily a busy wedding season (smart move getting married before the football season kicks off - that way your honeymoon won't force you to miss any games ;) ).

If you're looking at a big wedding, you may want to get a wedding coordinator. Talk to people who have planned their own wedding, and I'm sure most of them wished they could delegate a lot of the work.

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]I appreciate all the advice guys...How about advice for the wedding itself? What are the things we need to look for. I know basics like the venue, the caterer, the photographer. And in what order should I be looking for them, and how far in advance? And I've heard the wedding is the bride's family's responsibility, the reception is the groom's, is that true? How do are the tasks divided?

Sorry for so many questions, but this is all very new to me. Even though the wedding isn't until August I don't want us to fall behind on anything[/QUOTE]

Throw all of that "Who is responsible?" out. It comes down to who can afford "The Day".

I paid for my wedding 32 years ago. Simple, cake, nuts, and candies at the reception at the Church. Paid the Pastor, and at that time, one of the Assistant Pastor's coordinated the Arch/Kneeling bench, and such. No meal, no big deal. My folks paid for the rehearsal dinner. Her family couldn't afford a whole lot.

However, my darling daughter and my son-in-law paid for their wedding, with help from his dad. None of his family was from here, and wanted the Hotel, the reception, the bar, the DJ, the Photographer, and such. Fine. Let'em.

Memaw and I took care all of the decorations at the Church purchased the flowers, and the ivy for the arch, along with a simple cake, nuts, and candies for those who were not invited to the reception. And we cleaned up after the photo session! Including waxed candles melted on the stage at Church! We were only a little late to the reception. A reception that could have easily have been held at our Church!

My son-in-law (Raiders fan) paid the Pastoral staff and for Houskeeping.

Someone else will have to fill you in on the time for dress sizing, food tasting, picking out cakes, and finding a reception hall. I'm not into all of that.

I'm just saying, there are no hard and fast rules. It goes to who wants/can afford what.

General rule: The bigger the wedding & reception, the more cost!

:dallas: :dallas: