Hatrack River Forum: Where's My Medal? Seriously.

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Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

Today is the third anniversary of the day when I didn't leave Andrew at the altar. A lot of people lost a lot of money on that one.

Sure, I'm getting a present from him and our parents sent us cards and we're going to see Revolutions, but I just don't think that's enough. Getting married was a huge step for me - one I didn't ever think I'd be able to take. Between growing up in a broken and dysfunctional home, breaking off two prior engagements, and loving my single life, the odds were against my becoming anyone's bride.

Only an extraordinary man, of superior intelligence, wit, kindness, and integrity could have gotten me to take the plunge. I am very lucky and thankful that one came along.

I know that y'all are going to say that that is reward enough, but y'all are wrong. I want to be carried on a litter through the streets while everyone cheers and throws flowers. I will be dressed in a spectacular Zac Posen gown, which will never be worn again by anyone. Young Mr. Posen will destroy the pattern. Harry Winston will provide the diamonds, of course. We will end the procession at a historic monument where President Bush will present me with my medal and deliver an address praising my marriage. We will then all proceed to the grand ball, which will last well into the night.

Is that really so much to ask?

Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :

[Hail]

I declare a Hatrack Day of Homage to Mrs. M's marriage. Diamonds preferred attire, semi-precious stones acceptable if worn in the right chic attitude.

[Big Grin]

Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :

[Hail]

Will I have a medal too if I marry Vincent in May ?

Posted by msquared (Member # 4484) on :

For only three years? Hah. Why doesn't he get a parade, he had to live with you. You married a saint, so married life would be easy. He married you, so he has had all the hard work. [Smile]

msquared

Posted by Ayelar (Member # 183) on :

I should hire you to plan our wedding. Destroy the pattern, indeed!

[Big Grin]

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

[Hail]

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

You don't get a medal the first year, silly. You get a plaque, presented by the governor of your state.

BTW, the pattern will be burned as part of the opening festivities, which will also include the Bedecking, in which all members of the retinue will be showered in jewels.

Posted by Ayelar (Member # 183) on :

Will the groom also be doing the traditional breakaway pants ceremony, in which the pants he's forced to wear are converted into shorts in the blink of an eye?

A very solemn occasion, indeed....

(and congratulations, by the way! [Wink]

)

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

Congrats Mrs. M I think Wall Street should throw a ticker tape parade just for you!

Ayelar,
Are you actually planning a wedding or just speculating on it? Is this new news?

AJ

Posted by Ayelar (Member # 183) on :

I'll bump the thread for you, Banna! [Smile]

Posted by Megachirops (Member # 4325) on :

::cheers and throws flowers::

[The Wave]

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

[Hail]

::Toss Flowers::
[Hail]

::Toss Flowers::

(edited because I probably stuck my foot in my mouth again.)

[ November 05, 2003, 02:36 PM: Message edited by: Dan_raven ]

Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :

(Thanks, Dan! I could very well be wrong, but it stirred up something in the fluffy corners of my mind. [Smile]

)

[ November 05, 2003, 02:55 PM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]

Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :

Oooo, happy anniversary! [Smile]

Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :

[Hail]

A 1000 times over!

I reluctantly married myself, and I left before the first year was up. [Blushing]

Love the single life indeed . . .

[Hail]

keep up the hard, fruitful and most excellent work!

Posted by Eduardo_Sauron (Member # 5827) on :

I don't know anyone here very well yet, Mrs. M., but congratulations. You deserve it. [Smile]

Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :

Mrs M. : true Vincent and I are not married yet, but in May when we will be married we will have lived together since three years [Smile]

[ November 06, 2003, 07:28 AM: Message edited by: Anna ]

Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :

quote:
President Bush will present me with my medal

(bold are mines)
Wait... He can keep mine. [Big Grin]

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

Hey y'all. I've been away for a while, due to lots of out-of-town company. Thank you all so much for your good wishes. Even though I didn't get my parade or my medal, we had a very nice anniversary. I didn't even freak out about being married for so long.

Of course, that doesn't mean that there will be no parade next year. I'm thinking Marc Jacobs for the parade and presentation wear and one of the Chanel wunderkinds for the ball. There can never be anyone but Harry Winston for the jewels, but maybe pink diamonds for the ladies.

quote:
Diamonds preferred attire, semi-precious stones acceptable if worn in the right chic attitude.

CT, it's uncanny how well you understand me.

quote:
Why doesn't he get a parade, he had to live with you. You married a saint, so married life would be easy. He married you, so he has had all the hard work.

msquared, you're confused. He married the saint. However, he and anyone else who is so inclined my spend the majority of the ball in a room with a tricked-out home theater and an assortment of buffalo wings and other unhealthy snacks. The theater will be showing only Monty Python and Star Trek and no one (not even me) will complain until you turn it off.

quote:
I should hire you to plan our wedding

Do you mean it, Ayelar? I'm in.

quote:
I think Wall Street should throw a ticker tape parade just for you!

Banna, you're right. They should.

Thanks Megachirops, Dan, MyrddinFrye, and Shan!

Anna, of course President Bush wouldn't present your medal. It would be some French dude. Or maybe Jerry Lewis.

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

Oh, and Eduardo, I hope you'll lead the Brazilian delegation in the festivities.

Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :

I don't even know who I would like to present me my medal. Not our president. So... Any ideas, people ?

Posted by Julie (Member # 5580) on :

How about the entire male cast from LOTR?

Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :

Oh, I would be happy with only the man who played the chief elf who comes to the rescue of the fortress in LOTR 2... [Big Grin]

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

Sorry I missed this the first time around. Congratulations on your anniversary, Mrs. M!!!

**Ela**

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

Thanks, Ela.

quote:
Oh, I would be happy with only the man who played the chief elf who comes to the rescue of the fortress in LOTR 2

That's Haldir, played by Craig Parker. And no hot actors. It has to be some stodgy official or at least someone unattractive.

Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :

Too bad. Then I would have chosen the guy playing Dumbledore in the first and second Harry Potter, but, sadly, it's not possible. [Frown]

So I guess I will live without a medal, after all [Wink]

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Congratulations to Mrs (and Mr) M.

This is the sort of occasion that literally brings the world to a halt. If only for that briefest of moments all is right with the world, everywhere, at the exact instant of your anniversary.

Sure, things go straight to heck afterwards in a frenetic rush to make up for lost time, but that's not your doing, now is it? You give us all an excuse to be in love with the world again. And we thank you for it.

Now...where's my bubbly and slice of cake?