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It's been __ years today

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Nov 21, 2008 12:31 p.m. Richard Hudson:

Well, __ years ago today, I married the prettiest girl in the whole wide world. I am forbidden to say how many years because she doesn't want anyone to think we are getting old. Back then I was a fairly handsome young man, weighing in at a hefty 155 pounds with a 29" waistline. Today, I have added a few (did I say few?) more pounds and a little more square footage in the midsection. So I belong to the fat and ugly club.

However, my sweetheart can still get into her wedding dress and her weight is right there where it has always been. She looks more like my daughter than my wife.

Well, 2 kids that are grown and doing well, and 4 beautiful little grand babies later, we are still going strong. I was supposed to retire last year; but we are both still working every day and plan to continue that way.

I'll buy her a Sonic hamburger or a chicken leg from KFC tonight; and we'll reminisce and wonder how we made it this far. We'll try for another one next year.

Well, as Bear would say; another useless bit of information.
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Nov 21, 2008 12:41 p.m. Jimbodiddley:

Congrats Richard and the Mrs! (sounds like a 70s TV series).

I think it does us all good to hear that there are marital success stories out there.

Cheers to you both!
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Nov 21, 2008 12:47 p.m. cielski:

We just hit 32. You must be doing something right. I'll bet you get along well with your in-laws---that seems to a major factor.

Congrats! Many more!
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Nov 21, 2008 12:54 p.m. TyPierce:

Congrats to the Hudsons!

And if it's as many years as you're alluding to, you might want to spring for a side of mac 'n cheese with that KFC leg.
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Nov 21, 2008 12:56 p.m. Ripley1046:

Congratulations Richard, that's really great man. I've only been married for a year and a half, but we've been together for almost 8 years. I can only hope that in __ years I'm posting the same thing on here. Very happy for you two.
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Nov 21, 2008 1:00 p.m. bonedaddy:

Good for you Richard. Mrs. Bonedaddy and I hit 17 years this year. Not too bad for a couple of kids like us I think
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Nov 21, 2008 1:21 p.m. tommy59:

Good for you, Richard & Mrs. H.

Lorrie and I hit 25 years last month -- still havin' a ball. No idea what she sees in me, or why I'm so lucky, but I am.

Thanks for sharing the occasion, and here's wishing you many more happy years to come.
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Nov 21, 2008 1:47 p.m. sassy:

Congrats Richard..I'm twice divorced and engaged to my third ex-wife
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Nov 21, 2008 2:09 p.m. JC:

Thats great Richard,Congratulations to you and the Mrs!
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Nov 21, 2008 2:38 p.m. audiodrome:

Sounds like the makings of a nice life - keep up the good work!

Now, I need to start working on mine...
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Nov 21, 2008 3:14 p.m. Richard Hudson:

Well, I've always felt that I married way above my head. She's much more than I deserve. When the grand babies come over, it's always Nanna that they want to see. Pa Pa is next in line.

Speaking of in laws, my Daddy in law was the best friend I have ever had on this earth. I think about him every day. We were fishing buddies and he was just my friend. No matter what I did wrong, it was still all right.

If you guys promise you won't tell; it was Nov. 21, 1964 when I saw this beautiful girl walking down the aisle. Too young and stupid to know what lay ahead; but we have made it this far. Through college, moving away from home, having our babies away from home, starting a business from scratch and even through remodeling our house. I'm the luckiest guy in the world; but even so; a successful marriage is never easy. We have been through Hell and half of Georgia and we're still together. But at the same time, we have been spared a lot of pain too. Happiness is a state of mind and your attitude is your altitude.
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Nov 21, 2008 3:21 p.m. Tux:

Richard Hudson said: I'll buy her a Sonic hamburger or a chicken leg from KFC tonight

OR??? Have you measured a KFC chicken leg lately, Richard? Six of them would be a light snack for a small smurf. No wonder Mrs Hudson hasn't gained a pound...you're starving the poor gal!

Congratulations on however many years it's been, and here's to X amount more!
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Nov 21, 2008 3:30 p.m. farmerbrown:

Congratulations Richard and to your beautiful wife as well, it will be 37 years for us on Nov. 27th!
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Nov 21, 2008 3:41 p.m. Mike_Martin:

Congrats to you Richard and everyone else. 23 yrs, here. Mine was a ready made family (wife was divorced with 3 kids). We got through it and now have 5 grandkids with another on the way in July! Cheers to all!
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Nov 21, 2008 4:34 p.m. gretschiam:

I married up, too. 29 years. My wife is the most beautiful woman on the planet-- sorry Richard, yours must be #2.

Congratulations! Marriage is a great thing that seems to be a lost art.
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Nov 21, 2008 4:57 p.m. Jet-Head:

25 years for Beth and me on Oct 1.

Congrats Richard and here's to many more.
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Nov 21, 2008 5:01 p.m. yettoblaster:

We celebrated 32 years this August past.

She was the first gal on either coast that didn't say "YOU'RE SICK!" (right away).

We married immediately!
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Nov 21, 2008 5:18 p.m. Rex:

38 years today. Congrats to all and a very "Happy Anniversery" Past,Present or Future!
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Nov 21, 2008 6:30 p.m. bwallace1:

yes, Congratulations to you and your wife, Richard. that's quite the accomplishment these days.`brent
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Nov 21, 2008 6:37 p.m. Deed Eddy:

All y'all are adorable, and I hope your wives read this thread.

Congratulations to every one of you.

(going on 36 years here...)
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Nov 21, 2008 6:54 p.m. AJ:

Congrats Richard and Conchieta! Thanks for sharing this with us.
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Nov 21, 2008 7:26 p.m. MrAstroJet:

I've been married for 20 years, but she's still 29.

The older I get, the more I feel like Jerry Lee Lewis.

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