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June 20, 2005 10:22 AM- the old and the oh-so-old

Yesterday was our wedding anniversary and if all of my worldly goods weren?t boxed up in some self-storage locker and if we weren?t without internet access at our current place of residence and if we had done something really cool to celebrate, I might have posted some funny pics with a little story whereby you would get to know me and T better than before.

So, hypothetically speaking, there might have been a post here today.

Instead, I scribble to you from my desk as I scarf down some yogurt before heading into yet another engineering meeting.

First, I must tell you that I finished The History of Love last night and it was wonderful.

Second, I took a gazillion photos of Soliden yesterday so that I can share them with you soon--- Sheet rock! Ladders! Hanging Wires! Bricks and mortar! It?s a happening and I cannot quite believe it. The wireless internet guys (who have had our money for 20 days! grrrrr) have promised that tomorrow they will install our internet hook-up. If so, I will be able to get some visuals up here by the end of the week. In fact, since T is headed to a wedding in Seattle on Thursday not to return until Monday*, I expect I will be deep into Project: INTERNET OVERLOAD this weekend. Expect much activity at the old bluepoppy site, or not. I am unpredictable, of course.

Third, there is some list out there of what you give your beloved on each successive anniversary. I never had that list, so here?s what the old boy has gotten so far. And I would make further comments on the list, but the trajectory is just so sad, non? What?s next? A gift certificate for Efferdent? A rocking chair? A subscription to Reader?s Digest?

1st Naked photos of me
2nd Sexy lingerie for me
3rd A weekend get-away on the coast of Maine
4th A bag of marshmallows (our house had just burned down two weeks before)
5th Compilation of our loveletters
6th Golf vest
7th Lawnmower
8th Vacation to Nantucket
9th Vacation to Nantucket
10th Vacation to San Francisco, Carmel, Sonoma, Napa
11th Dinner at our fave restaurant
12th Vanilla ice cream with butterscotch sauce

*Why am I not going with him as weddings are THE party event for people over 30?live bands, open bar, hotel rooms?because we have two dogs, because I am too overwhelmed by my current work, because travel takes it out of me and I would get nothing done for the rest of the month if I did this trip. Isn?t that pathetic? Don?t you have the greatest disdain for my puny, weak self now? Yes, yes you do.

got 2 cents?



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Marilyn says:
Happy Anniversary, BP and T! Gee, times flies...it seems like it was just your anniversary last year... Wait...wait...YOUR HOUSE BURNED DOWN back in year 4?! Good lord! Here's hoping next year's anniversary will be celebrated in utter Soliden splendor...and that the next year will bring you both the joy that can only come from not just owning, but building, one's dream house. Hugs.
posted on: June 20

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lizardek says:
I hear prunes and a cane are always received with gratitude for the 13th.
posted on: June 20

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lizardek says:
And you know you'd rather spend the weekend with US ONLINE than at some wedding dancing to "Celebration." Hurray for Operation Internet Overload!
posted on: June 20

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stephanie says:
I got a 6' Colorado Blue Spruce and 18 random shrubberies for my anniversary. Is there something wrong with my thinking a lawnmower to be a perfectly respectable anniversary gift?
posted on: June 20

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bellabelly says:
Happy Anniversary!!! I just spent my "almost a month late anniversary weekend" with my hubby (ours was May 30th, but the army had him, and I didn't soo...) in Montgomery AL (yeah, I know really romantic). It was wonderful though, just to be with him. I wish you many many happy more-- and kudos on those gifts! Michael got a bible this year!
posted on: June 20

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E says:
Happy Anniversary BP and T! May I suggest that you consider Soliden your anniversary present to each other? Sure, you'll never be able to top it, but you can worry about that next year!
posted on: June 20

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Sheryl says:
Happy Happy Anniversary. That list sparks some interesting questions, which I would pose, except my son has a full diaper and is screaming toddler obsenities at me just now.
posted on: June 20

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Milly says:
Happy 13th! All the best and many more happy years together. Can't wait to see pics of Soliden.
posted on: June 20

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nina says:
Happy Anniversary! But you must come to Seattle! Your fans await you here. Do not disappoint us! Do not let your wonderful husband wander the streets alone here. There are prowling women about, ready to snatch the unsuspecting wifeless visitor.
posted on: June 20

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Heather says:
Happy Anniversary! I hope you don't get what I got for my 13th - my ex came home and asked for a divorce! Oh well, life IS better now, believe it or not!
posted on: June 20

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finelyspungirl says:
Happy Anniversary, chicky! Yay about your house, and yay about the internet connection!
posted on: June 20

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samantha says:
oh, I almost MISSED IT!! Happy Anniversary to one of the sexiest couples I know - in the blogosphere sense, that is. I wish you many more happy years, and that next year you'll toast each with champagne on the banks of Soliden. and I love your wedding picture! So good to see it again!
posted on: June 21

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Sarcomical says:
happy anniversary! 12 years, that's quite an an accomplishment. and i think your list of gifts IS impressive in that you actually remember them. i have no idea what we did LAST year, much less teh 5 before that. you are good, girl.
posted on: June 21

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river selkie says:
happy anniversary!
posted on: June 21

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Coquette says:
Wohoo!!! Happy anniversary, Bluepoppy and T! I think rocking chairs are nice. Maybe next year a sexy picture of you on a rocking chair?? I kid! I kid!!!
posted on: June 21

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nichole says:
the evolution from naked photos, to lingerie to marshmellows to a golf vest and a lawnmower is so completely over the top I laughed myself outloud just now. trust me..it takes A LOT to do that to me. hehe
posted on: June 21

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Croila says:
Oh dear! I cannot think of a single original way of saying "Happy Anniversary", so - Happy Anniversary dear BP! What a beautiful photograph. I can not WAIT to see the pictures of the house! :-)
posted on: June 21

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d2ratio says:
Hey BP....long time no blog, girl... did I mention that the internet guys were here today? Did I mention JUST HOW FAST the wireless WAN is up here in the MTS??? SO good to be back and I'll be catching up soon. T
posted on: June 21

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Meghan says:
Happy ADay! Sounds like you've been married as long as we have! I couldn't tell from your list whether or not this one was 12 or 13, but good for you for lasting past the 7 year itch! I love your 1st anniversary present. I gave mine permission to go watch the Rugby championships ON OUR ANNIVERSARY DAY.
posted on: June 21

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Meredith says:
Happy anniversary! I'm mostly impressed that you can remember what you did for the last twelve years. How ever do you do that?
posted on: June 24

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lizardek says:
Are you pouting because I wrote wee a poem and not you?

Oh bluepoppy, come back to me!
And post a little post
When you're not here
I shed a tear
Because I miss you most!

Between you and wee, my doggeral machine is running on empty! :D
posted on: June 25

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lizardek says:
Also, your prolonged absence has apparently affected my spelling ability as well. That's doggerel.
posted on: June 25

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