Julie Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I've been dating a guy off and on for a couple of months now and things have kind of picked up steam in the last couple of weeks to the point where we're calling each other 3 times a day and such--and tonight, we were having a good discussion and talking about music and as luck would have it, he has pretty compatible taste with mine. So in the course of the conversation, I said, "If we're ever going to have any kind of a serious relationship, there is a group I love that you're just going to have to love even if you don't". And he said, "Well, who is it?" and I said, "The Raspberries" and without missing a beat he said, "I love them". (Honestly, I don't know if he's ever heard of them or not!) Then he used that as a seguay (did I spell that right??!) and said, "so, would you consider pursuing a steady and serious relationship with me?" to which I replied, "Yes!"So folks, a new fan is born! Lol! --Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Better watch out Julie. Sounds like this guy has ulterior motives. Ask him to name one Raspberry song not counting "GAtW."Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 ...or ask him if he has ever heard of tony castnill!!!!????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 seriously julie...well not really.....just ask him what his favorite raspberry cd is? good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Gregkevinw, that's TINY Castnill, according to Carmen Smalley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 If he's wearing a sock, you know he once saw Eric and the 'Berries live! He's in! Um,...With a different kind of sock, I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostControl Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 He actually said "would you consider pursuing a steady and serious relationship with me?"? I've never heard any man say anything quite like that before! With most of my good friends, the majority of their husbands proposed by saying things like "Here" and handing them a ring, or my avorite, "Let's do it" and handed her a ring. Maybe guys in Canada are less wordy than guys in the US (it's too cold to open our mouths most of the year). I'd certainly wonder about a guy who asked for a "steady and serious relationship", sounds like he'll be asking you to sign a contract next! He must be smokin' sexy!Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Hey Michelle don't knock all us Canadian guys. I proposed to my wife at an Expos baseball game with a message on the scoreboard.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 So, Marvin's definitely not wordy (except here on the message board). He let a scoreboard do his talking for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Well actually the message on the board was quite wordy, and I've written many a poem and song for my wife. Must be that Journalism background.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 My proposal to my wife was sort of romantic...Something like, "Honey, if we got married, would you at least try to act like it's not just to improve your immigration status?".It didn't look so good on the San Diego Padres scoreboard...Buy a girl a hot dog and a beer at the ballpark, she'll do just about anything you ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted April 2, 2004 Author Share Posted April 2, 2004 Ya, that's word for word what he said! We're not engaged though--we're sort of engaged to be engaged! He's a terrific guy! A total sweetheart and respectful, polite and trustworthy! And yes, he is very much a Hunk! In the words of a friend of mine who met him last weekend, "Julie!!! He's gorgeous!!!" Washboard abs, blue eyes, sigh......etc, etc....Sorry, Eric--he's even cuter than you! Lol! But, I really don't think he's ever heard of the Raspberries! (I'm reasonably sure that if I play some of their music for him he will recognize it, though!)---Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Honesty and Trust should beat out washboard abs almost every time. If he doesn't know the Raspberries, he could have said, "I'm not sure, but I would love to hear some of their music." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Depends what age group he falls into. Chances are if he's a child of the 1970's he might've heard of the 'berries. Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 julie,you sound completely "taken", be careful...go slow...if he truly wants "serious" he'll understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted April 2, 2004 Author Share Posted April 2, 2004 How sweet of you to worry! I've got both feet planted firmly on the ground though with this guy! I made myself a bracelet that says, "Patience" and he wants me to make him one to (I'm thinking a keychain might be better for him though.....lol) We've both been burned in the past and are being extra-cautious and really taking time to get to know each other.--Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 Julie, This sounds great! We've all been burned in the past! My money is on you, though! It sounds like it was worth waiting for. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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