NOT Coin Related - But I'm EXCITED - I Got Engaged!

winesteven

I hope the moderators allow this to stay up, as I'd like to share my joy with my "Forum Friends".

My late wonderful wife of 46 years passed away suddenly five years ago with no medical warning. Subsequently, I met a kind, sweet, thoughtful, funny, smart woman.

I'm a BIG Miami Marlins fan, so I arranged with stadium staff for the Spring Training Opening Game this past Saturday for us to get engaged at the stadium. The "trick" they used was to have us picked as the couple to play their "Marlins Trivia Game" between an inning. They said the question would appear on the Big Board, I would read the question, and then we'd answer it.

Seven photos from their cameraman are below, and you can see the pure joy that each of us felt (and the genuine surprise by my fiancé).

Steve

WAYNEAS

Congratulations to you both.
Wayne

DelawareDoons

Congrats! Nice chains, real gold? JK.

JBK

Congratulations!

Darn lucky that she said yes, otherwise it might have been a little awkward.

JimTyler

Congratulations first day of the end of your life. 😉

winesteven

@DelawareDoons said:
Congrats! Nice chains, real gold? JK.

Our favorite Marlin, jazz Chisholm, wears heavy gold chains while he plays. Our seats are right in front, and we kid around with him, so these chains are a little "tease", with us letting him know that ours are bigger than his (gold chains).

Steve

CaptHenway

Well done, sir!

Floridafacelifter

Congratulations! I like that hat too!

Lvlypxy

Congratulations!! You both look so happy and I wish you luck in the years to come.

winesteven

@Floridafacelifter said:
Congratulations! I like that hat too!

My late wife made that Marlins hat for me in 2003 for when we went to attend the Baseball playoffs and World Series!

amwldcoin

Priceless!

Jzyskowski1

Congratulations. Is she a collector or is she now becoming one?
Thanks for sharing. A lot going on in this crazy world and how wonderful your able to bring a little happiness. 😉🐈🦫

CaptHenway

I want you to wear that hat at the wedding!

Downtown1974

Best OT thread ever! Congratulations!!🎉

TomB

Congratulations and best wishes to both of you! I also send condolences on your previous loss.

vulcanize

Congratulations!!🎉
Way to go!!!!
Wish you both all the very best and have loads of fun.

asheland

Congratulations!

JW77

what a cool way to begin a new chapter of your life, congrats

giorgio11

A lovely bright spot in the day. Many Best Wishes!

George

ElmerFusterpuck

I grade this post MS-70. Congrats!

RYK

Extremely well done. Congrats!

SanctionII

Congratulations.

May your future together be filled with joy.

logger7

Congratulations, engagements and marriage are never too late. I watched "Marty" last week, great movie on that theme.

Kliao

Awesome you were able to arrange it with the stadium. Congrats!

drddm

Congratulations, Steve!
That’s wonderful news. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

Very creative way of proposing and one for sure that you, and a WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE, won’t soon forget!

Have you set a date yet for the big day?

Dave

silverpop

congrats and lots of luck in your new marriage

Batman23

Congratulations and best wishes to both of you.

LukeMarshall

Good Show !!!
well wishes to you both, and congrats!

jshaulis

Congratulations!

Flatwoods

Congratulations!
I wish you many years of happiness.

Aspie_Rocco

Coingratulations Steve! I wish the best for you and your lady.

oldabeintx

Love this, congratulations. Brightened my morning. You're a lucky man.

manlye1

Congrats!

TwoSides2aCoin

A woman at your side is way better than one in your pocket, any old day.
I meant Susan B Anthony dollars or these new quarters. Keeping it coin related. Congrats.

Bob13

Congrats! Great post.

Namvet69

Having a life partner is a beautiful thing. Congrats. Peace Roy

ChrisH821

Congratulations!

johnny9434

way cool, congrats. i wish you both the best of everything

Dave99B

Fantastic! She’s beautiful, and beyond happy. Best wishes going forward.

Dave

airplanenut

Congrats! I was at an NHL game a few weeks ago where they did the same thing with trivia--she went nuts and and the place went nuts. It was a fun moment

nwcoast

Super fun and a hearty congratulations!
Best to you both 👍

winesteven

@airplanenut said:
Congrats! I was at an NHL game a few weeks ago where they did the same thing with trivia--she went nuts and and the place went nuts. It was a fun moment

Yes, the fans at the stadium went wild too. Our seats are right behind Don Mattingly, the Manager of the Marlins. He pointed at us, and then gave a "Thumbs Up" to the two of us! VERY exciting!

pmh1nic

Congratulations! Enjoy the journey.

jmlanzaf

congratulations!

airplanenut

@winesteven said:

@airplanenut said:
Congrats! I was at an NHL game a few weeks ago where they did the same thing with trivia--she went nuts and and the place went nuts. It was a fun moment

Yes, the fans at the stadium went wild too. Our seats are right behind Don Mattingly, the Manager of the Marlins. He pointed at us, and then gave a "Thumbs Up" to the two of us! VERY exciting!

Now get married there. Walk down the ais... first base line. Two friends I play hockey with recently got married at the Kraken practice facility (wedding on the ice!) and got a note from the team president inviting them to his box for any game they want. Rivalries are fun, but I really like the camaraderie sports bring out.

alaura22

Congrats Steve,
I'm happy for you
Whens the date?

ilmcoins

WhooHoo!! Congrats!!

jesbroken

What's not more coin related than a new forum member? Congratulations!!!
Jim

winesteven

@alaura22 said:
Congrats Steve,
I'm happy for you
Whens the date?

No date set yet. My guess is in about a year. However, if she gets pregnant, we'll then have to get married right away, so I can make her an honest woman, lol. So yes, in all seriousness, my guess is in about a year.

Steve

divecchia

Congratulations, Steve to you and your future bride!!!

I'm very happy for the both of you and wish you all the best.

Donato

Walkerfan

Congrats!!