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60 years of HAPPY marriage!!!

Old 02-03-15, 01:21 PM
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Congrats Nightshade and Zona!!!
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Congratulations! Truly awesome, you two are just a few years behind my mom and dad who are celebrating their 63rd in a couple weeks.
It's so great to see people that say "I do" and truly mean it and 40 years on a tandem. Wow you're stoker is a saint!
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Congrats!! What an accomplishment!
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Congratulations on making that decision to stay married, no matter what. Great example and leadership!
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Old 02-03-15, 11:34 PM
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Mazel Tov! To 120!
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Congratulations, that really is an awesome achievement and you're both great adverts for cycling.

My wife and I have had 30 years of happy marriage. Given that we've been married for 46 years that's not a bad percentage!

Only joking, hope my wife doesn't see this.
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You two rock.
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Originally Posted by zonatandem
A tandem is sometimes referred to as a 'divorce machine' . . .
Well congrats. The very best "divorce machines" I have seen: SUVs and minivans. A few other vehicles, to be sure, but SUVs and minivans seem to take the prize here.
And just where do I see them? Heh-heh... On route 126, In Concord. Yep, right where Walden Pond ("Lake Walden", if you grew up around here) When: On hot, summer days,
when the heat and humidity are soaring. I take a ride out that way, and I always make it a point to mosey back via route 126. What I see: The reservation fills to capacity
on those days. So, all these vehicles are lined up on 126, waiting for the time when they will re-open. And.. None of the occupants are smiling. They all have this horrible look
of dread. Thus, I have always wondered just how many marriages/relationships begin their trip to splitsville, right there. And cyclists? Well, we just kind of ride past.
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Old 02-12-15, 03:09 PM
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Congratulations!

Marriage is like cycling: it is all about endurance!
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I thought my 34 years was doing ok, but against 60 years I'm still in the minor leagues. Congrats on a great landmark. Hope my wife and I make it that far
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Old 02-23-15, 09:15 PM
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Congratulations!
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Wow - Congrats!
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Old 03-11-15, 11:21 PM
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You two are truly inspirational! We're 34 yrs. married, 8 years a tandem team, and you've set the bar, Rudy.

They say wherever your relationship is headed, the tandem will get you there faster. I see how that has worked for you, and we're nipping at your heels.
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"Whichever way your relationship is headed a tandem will get you there quicker."

Mrs. Grouch and I don't have quite as many years, either together or on a tandem, as you two - but we're close and we're still having fun!
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Congratulations!
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Old 03-12-15, 11:48 PM
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Thank you all!
Little anecdote: when we went to get our marriage license in 1955, the fee was $2.
Kay handed me a one dollar bill and said "here's my half."
A great start: share and share alike!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem
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Wow inspirational! Very happy for you!

ps: like someone else mentioned, I too had to look twice at the alleged birdie! Love the "growing old is not for sissies" tagline!
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Old 03-16-15, 08:28 AM
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good share. thank you and congratulations!
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