30 years ago, on Sept. 2nd, we got married on our front porch with family & friends watching from the yard. And after he kissed the bride, he turned to the crowd and said, "Well, come on in!" And the party started! We are going to go down and visit our friends the Durhams this weekend to listen to some blues and then Monday go "explore" somewhere else. We don't plan vacations much anymore. We have found our best times are if we just amble and stop to see whatever strikes our fancy. Anyway, I just want to thank him PUBLICLY for being such a wonderful guy. He is a great friend, husband, dad and grandpa. He is talented, smart and FUN and marrying him was one of the best decisions I ever made! I love you honey! Thanks for 30 years! Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Congratulations Jane and Bill and may you both have 30 more years together Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
So.......who's this guy again? Oh yeah, Bill...well he's a lucky guy. See ya tomorrow and let the blues begin. Tell Bill there will be beer.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Congratulations to you both. You almost have the same anniversary as me and Jeanne - ours is Sept. 3.
Wednesday will mark our 45th. I think she may renew my license...but you never know.
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Congratulations! We've got you beat but we slip in behind Raymond.
Sophie and my 36th is October 4. Some very dear friends are marrying their daughter off that day and we're going to the wedding in South Texas. I figure, since it was our anniversary first, we get first choice of all the gifts at the reception.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Congratulations to BOTH of you. They say it takes two to tangle... but I also know from experience it takes two to get along and love so many years.
Congratulations to two fine people!
-grampa dan
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
Very cool- to all of you!
Posted by coop (Member # 504) on :
Wow! September must be a good month. Trena and I are celebrating 25 years of marriage Sept.2. Congrats to the rest of you.
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Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Congratulations Jane and Bill...Thirty years with the right mate is surely a blessing.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Congratulations on 30 years!! You kids have fun now. This calls for some zilching!!!!!
Posted by Rodger MacMunn (Member # 4316) on :
Congratulations Jane and Bill. Sharon and I got married on Sept 9th, 1978, so you have us beat by a week..........but we have 793 lbs of kids, so probably have you beat there. She's aged maybe 20 years in the last 30, but I've aged at least 40. On paper at least, that would make me the easier one to live with.
Posted by Nancie W. Phillips (Member # 3484) on :
You got a good 'un Jane! ...and Bill did too! Congrats to one of my favorite WallDog couples.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
30 years of fun and music - ain't life good?
GO, YOU KIDS...........
Posted by Bernie Lohmeyer (Member # 2076) on :
30 years! DEAR LORD... I was just a guy out of high school then....you guys have fun but I know who's BOSS.......he he he...... LIFE IS GREAT...you guys go gett'em...
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I also applaud you two for being who you are. It sometimes takes a lot of work to get this far along in life, and apparently, you both have the right chemistry. And you have some fine offspring to be proud of too.
Enjoy your anniversary...and pop a top for me if you can. L2U...Jeff
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Bill and Jane! Congrats you sweeties:) I have to say I am very honored to know you both: you always make me feel very special and like family when I am around you. You just have that class and finesse I can't explain, but you know what I'm talking about. Thanks for being so wonderful to everyone too! I know I sound mushy, but I'm a mushy kind of person! Hope you have a real down home bluesy weekend too!!
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Congratulations Jane and Bill and I know you'll enjoy the next 30 together also Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
Congrats, Bill and Jane, on your 300 years....
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Congrats! Whatever you're doing, I think you've both got it right
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Same to you girlfriend! I'm the lucky one! We've had a blast and here's to the 2nd 30!
Here's a pic of us as kids at our farmhouse just after we tied the knot. A drop dead gorgeous day to be with that hottie.
On that day we had friends come all the way from Pennsylvania that I didn't know were coming. Most of them had never seen the flat prairie and big sky. So when the the time was right I took them out to the end of the lane and they witnessed a fireball sunset right smack dab and centered on that east-west hard road. The cameras were clickin' and the party was in full swing and it seems like it's been a party ever since.
Thank you, Jane, for the memories!
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Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Congratulations Bill and Jane, that's a real millstone, er milestone. Just kidding. All the best to you two.
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
That is so sweet. Congratulations youse guys and if you get down to middle Ga we'll put you up and treat you like royalty.
Posted by Kent Smith (Member # 251) on :
Sept. is a good month, Congrats from both of us. Sept. 16 will be 41 for us. Frank and Sue Maesen are within two days of us too.
Posted by Dana Stanley (Member # 6786) on :
What were you guys like 12 and 13 when you got married? I don't think I ever looked that young.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
That is so COOOOOOOOOL, and after meeting both of you, I can see why you both are still together, you were made for each other!! Congratulations.....
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Congrats! And LOVE the pics!
It's folks like you that have me believing in eternal love again. Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
I met you guys at Jills Jamboree. What a nice couple, and a great accomplishment! And, Jane still has that great smile
We are in the September club too
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Posted by John Byrd (Member # 825) on :
Congratulations to two of my favorite people.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Yes Congratulations, 30 years is really something.. we celebrated or 26th last week.. Love the photos.. But I have to ask.... What is that dark stuff atop your head?
Posted by Pat Welter (Member # 785) on :
Congrats to you two, 30 is special...and to the others above congratulations.
Posted by Dan Kearfott (Member # 3756) on :
OK Jane, I think you need to get a DNA test from Bill cause that skinny guy with the hair is definatley not Bill! You still look the same (hot as ever!) but I know Bill and that can't be him! LOL There's no doubt in my mind that 30 yrs from now you'll be celebrating 60 cause you guys are great together. Soul mates if I ever seen em. I'm very fortunate to have met you and can call you my friends. And not only that but look at the legacy you have created, those darn kids of your's are cool!!! luv ya and wish you all the best!!!
Posted by Anne McDonald (Member # 6842) on :
Congratulations, that's wonderful
Posted by david drane (Member # 507) on :
Congratulations to you both. It is good to see marriages that go the distance! How many of your guests are still together? I know at our wedding at least half our friends are "no more"
Posted by Kymi Hum (Member # 2140) on :
Jane, Congrats, I love the pics, they are so sweet, sounds like you got a wonderful man, just like I did, celebrating our 16th on Sept 26, we picked that day cuz it was National Hunting and Fishing Day, and we've been doing that together ever since.
Posted by Judy Grossman (Member # 235) on :
Well, I'm late on the congrats...but I sure want to send them to you two great people! Meeting you guys in Mpls. was one of the super highlites of the whole thaaang. Even if I made you miss the "birth" of your grandchild I am so looking forward to spending more time with you two in Pontiac. Hey Bill...was that really you? The hairline looks so different...course...30 years hasn't done much for my hairline either...and we won't talk about the waistline stuff Hope you have celebrated all month.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Congratulations to two really wonderful people, both extremely talented. It is nice to be able to say we had a great time in New Hampshire with you both. Bill
Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :
Congratulations to two special people! May you have another 30 more!
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I am so looking forward to spending more time with you two in Pontiac. Hey Bill...was that really you? The hairline looks so different...course...30 years hasn't done much for my hairline either...and we won't talk about the waistline stuff ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
Hope you have celebrated all month.