Murgatroyd Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 With all the doom and gloom about, I thought it might be appropriate to post something lighter and more up-beat. As some of you may know, I moved over to Thailand back in April, to live with and marry my beloved. We had the civil wedding at the local office a few weeks ago, and tomorrow we are having a party to celebrate our wedding. My beautiful wife suprised me this week when she informed me that we would have a short "Bridal" at the party... This turns out to be an official Thai Wedding! So my best suit is ironed, and Her dress is hired... (Beautiful) I must admit that I didn't think that the marriage registration at the local office was much of a wedding... so I'm very pleased that this actual wedding is taking place... (Typical bridegroom... last to know !) For those of you who don't know the history, I was introduced to my wife last year... She has never worked in the hospitality industry and was, at the time, working shifts in the local washing machine factory. She's 38, and I'm 51. She has a beautiful 6 year old daughter, who is a bright little lass, and cute as a button. My wife to be and I conversed by text for a few months before we first met last August. Subsequently, I went out for Christmas, and stayed for four weeks with her. I then went home, and started preparing for a permanant move to Thailand in April. I obtained a full O/A multiple entry long stay (retirement) visa from the Thai embassy in London, gave notice on my job and flat, and packed up the possessions that I couldn't live without... (Principally books). These were shipped out to Thailand, and on the 8th of April I arrived to start my new life. We lived together for six blissfull months, and I have thouroughly enjoyed being a husband and father again. So Tomorrow's the day... I can't really believe how lucky I am... Wish Me Luck! A very happy Murgatroyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 You go Murg! All the best on your new life together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njpski Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thanks, Murgatroyd, you have reminded us what is important - someone to love and to be loved by! I wish you and your teeluk the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Don't forget to put on clean underwear! Congratulations and best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 heavens to Murgatroyd! congratulations. i wish you a lifetime of happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroGirl Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Hopefully she'll take her time with you tomorrow NIGHT!!…… Happy happy blissssssss Ja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congrats Murg. You deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Having had the village wedding last year and the formal registration this year after getting hold of my original UK divorce papers, I wish you all the very best for the future. If you are half as happy as I am, I will be twice as happy as you!! Have a great day and future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmybubble Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congrats & good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I wish you good luck and lots of joy for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadman Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 working shifts in the local washing machine factory. She's 38, and I'm 51. She has a beautiful 6 year old daughter I can't really believe how lucky I am... Wish Me Luck! A very happy Murgatroyd Logical isn't it - a mature woman with committments and prepared to work hard to meet those committments. You can't believe how lucky you are and you want more luck??? Greedy bugga:o Well done and enjoy your wedding day and what you have found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasthailand Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Heartiest congratulations. It is always good to hear good news stories about Thailand. I wish you, your wife and your daughter many years of happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checker Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Well done old boy . . . I hope like me that you will have learnt from mistakes the first time around and treasure every day with the new family. Just when you think there is no tomorrow, a bright star appears from nowhere..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgodber Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congratulations! I wish you the very best. It sounds as if you did all the right things a have a way better chance than most people that I have met. I too was introduced to my wife. We have been married for almost 20 years now. I too have retired and moved all my possessions here. I hope some time we can meet. At any rate have a happy life. Oh! At my wedding party I arranged to leave the party early with my new wife and take a honeymoon. We left the party going in full swing. That was one of the smarter things I have done as I am sure the party lasted as long as the free food, whiskey and beer lasted. Jim in Sa Kaeo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeriThai Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congratulations, best wishes, and many years of happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denboy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Heartiest congratulations. It is always good to hear good news stories about Thailand. I wish you, your wife and your daughter many years of happiness. Congratulations on tying the knot and joining the laidback club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murgatroyd Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 I'd like to thank everyone for their kind messages. I would wish everyone embarking on matrimony or a relationship every happiness. Thanks again, Murg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesunset75 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congratulations !!! Wish you all the happiness in marriage life. Where would be honeymoon ? hehehe Regards, thesunset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Dude Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Good luck Matey You come across as an honerable gentleman and I salute you both. Like already said, I wish you the same (or More) happiness as I have found here with my wife. I dearly hope you enjoy the different culture and please always remember its 'thier' country not ours. David & Sri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 let me warn you...I will not use my patience with anyone who tries to turn this positive thread into any kind of flame. by the way - I dont have a lot of patience to begin with, so you are treading on very thin ice. Id be careful, unless you enjoy a swim in really really cold water. Murg - congrats and all the best for your life together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murgatroyd Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thanks MiG16, Much appreciated and well moderated Murg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaneggspurt Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Well you certainly have a spring on your step old boy !.congratulations,. no rest from now on,and if your 6 year old is anything like mine get ready for some serious, "dad,whats this,dad, whats that ! ..i love being a dad and husband the second time around, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonobo Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congrats and best to you. May you enjoy many years of happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjamat Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Seems like you were looking for good things and managed to get them. Me Too. All the very best for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Getting married?? Nice knowing you..... All kidding aside, Congrats Murg..... I wish you many happy years ahead. Being a bachelor for over 25 years I didn't think I would ever get married again and then low and behold I found the love of my life after first coming to Thailand 8 years ago.... I have to say that the last five years of my life have been the most happiest since being married to my lifetime partner. And it took me 48 years to finally become a Father... (Why did I wait so long for all this joy?) I wish you the very best and I am happy to hear that you seem to take your stepdaughter in 100% as part of the package.... All the power to you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Congratulations and many Blessings to you. I wish you both the best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaneggspurt Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Getting married?? Nice knowing you..... All kidding aside, Congrats Murg..... I wish you many happy years ahead.Being a bachelor for over 25 years I didn't think I would ever get married again and then low and behold I found the love of my life after first coming to Thailand 8 years ago.... I have to say that the last five years of my life have been the most happiest since being married to my lifetime partner. And it took me 48 years to finally become a Father... (Why did I wait so long for all this joy?) I wish you the very best and I am happy to hear that you seem to take your stepdaughter in 100% as part of the package.... All the power to you!!!! Isnt it heartwarming to hear all this amongst all the doom and gloom,...there are many like us and i feel we should post more often with our positive experiences/relationships to give the not so lucky ones faith,.took me half a century to find my soulmate, but was worth it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 You go Murg! All the best on your new life together. seconded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer5050 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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