I've Finally Got An Engagement Ring!

[Peaspeculiars]

I'm over the moon!
Over 13 years ago, myself and OH became engaged. Now, imagine the scenario - romantic/ or not as you like - on the way to Ikea, I was about to embark to a new job miles and miles away after having fallen in love with said OH only 6 months previously. As an outdoor adventure instructor on 'apprentice' wages, it would mean no access to phones regularly as PAYG was expensive at that time and the majority of the daily 24hrs was dedicated to looking after a rabble of excited children & teachers.
OH said (in the car on the way to Ikea the day before) 'Ehum, even though I know you need to go, but I don't want you to'.
*looks exchanged, and tears started to fall. The car was pulled over to the side of the road*
Silence. More tears and hugs (in a bloomin' layby - I ask you...)
I looked at him, he looked at me - 'Will you marry me?'

I realised that I couldn't love anyone as much as him and my heart was his. Yes!

It was spur of the moment and no ring acquired pre-emptively, and we couldn't afford an engagement ring at the time, and since then have been looking (yes, admittedly we still aren't married, but these things take time you understand) However, I spotted the most beautiful antique diamond ring on ebay 13 years later - this morning (still couldn't afford the full asking price, but it was definitely 'The One') and made a silly offer on it of half it's asking price, and the wonderful lady seller accepted! WOOHOO! I sent her a very nice message explaining the story and thanking her afterwards which she had a giggle at.
Sorry if I am rambling, I'm just over the moon! :-)

[DTCwordfan]

congrats, peas, the girls will want a look, so load up on tiny pic for them......

[aelmpvw]

congratulations Peaspeculiars :-)

[grasscarp]

Sorry to ask but why such a long engagement?

[jno]

keep looking on eBay, you may spot a wedding ring in another 13 years

[Bazile]

Don't make the mistake and continue to the Wedding Ring

[gness]

Congratulations, Peas!.....♥

[Canary42]

Worth the wait then !

Congratulations.

[janbee]

Congrats Peas. xx It's only been 13 years and you can't rush perfection. ! Well done and good luck to you both xx

Champagne all round I think ...

[BlackadderV]

So you bought your own engagement ring. Congratulations, you have set a precedent which will gladden the heart of many a young man today.

[B00]

What did you buy at Ikea?

[Fusion5]

Lovely story. Congratulations Peas.

[janbee]

Being a old cynic, I'm a strong believer in long engagements. They make the marriage shorter. !
Congratulations Peas. I hope you will both be VERY very happy xx

[Prudie]

Congratulations Peas, you must be thrilled. A lovely story.

[ummmm]

Lol @ B00

Congrats Peas.

[flump1]

Awww that's lovely.

[JoolsTwo]

I don't often post on Chatterbank but I read this and felt I must offer my congrats. A lovely story and I wish you many happy years together.

[Peaspeculiars]

:-) Thanks all xx One day we will get married, until then, no hats required

[LostSoulx]

Congratulations Peas, I hope you have a wonderful, happy, successful marriage.

[janbee]

Oh but Peas, don't wait tooooo long. I want to be able to still have my own teeth when I smile in the wedding pics.

[Mamyalynne]

Many congratulations, a lovely story! x