While the two ran in separate social circles, they would see each other once a year at the King's Brunch — an invitation-only get-together for past Boreases and their friends and family. Furlong knew Hall's wife, Ceil, through volunteering for the carnival, and Furlong became a regular at the Halls' table for the annual meal.
When Ceil passed away in January 2010, Hall didn't make the brunch. While he was able to notify most of his guests of his absence ahead of time, he said, he forgot to call Furlong.
Months later, Hall dug out his wife's phone book to call Furlong and apologize.
"What do you do for excitement?" Hall asked.
Like Hall, Furlong, a widow, was an avid bridge player.
How about we play together? he suggested.
Then he went a step further — maybe we should get together for dinner to discuss our strategy.
The two decided to meet at Rudy's Redeye Grill in White Bear Lake. The restaurant is owned by another carnival veteran, Bill Foussard — King Boreas in 2008.
When they sat down for dinner, Foussard walked over with a bouquet of roses.
"Why is Bill bringing flowers to our table?" Furlong thought.
There was a note attached for Furlong.
"Do not open this if the answer is no," it read.
Inside, Hall had written, "Will you marry me? Charlie."
The note included his Social Security number, bank account numbers and his driver's license number.
"Every number I could think of," Hall said.
"He didn't want me to go off with the wrong Charlie," Furlong said. Her answer: "I said, 'Yeah, sure, you betcha.' "
The PP story is a little misleading. According to a story in the Vadnais Heights Press, they started seeing each other shortly after the 2010 Carnival and he proposed this past fall.
It was a good birthday, but a comedy of errors. Crystal never made it, she was snowed in in Chicago, which we found out as we were pulling in to park by Glueks. So we went in and had a drink, waited for my brother, then left and went to his place in uptown and never made it to St Paul. When we were just about home we heard that Ingrid Michaelson (who I also like) showed up at Glueks and played instead. :sad: oh well, we still had fun.
Just talked to Inks' brother. My father-in-law is still in the hospital. They have now found he has pneumonia in both lungs. He had that earlier this last fall. He gets fluid on his lungs as a result of the bad heart valve.
At least he's in now where they can take care of it.
They are saying this isn't life threatening, but its still a worry.
Inks' brother is going to talk to the doctor about having him put at the nursing home he was in when he broke his hip a few years ago. The idea would be he would be taken care of until he's better instead of sending him directly home.
It was time to change up the ol avatar. I had that creepy MJ guy for over a year now. I used to like updating my avatar to coinside with current events similar to TV and her avatars. I keep up with it on my phone so I should be OK here.
thank you for not going in to it! Guys but I think you are all like Family to me! I am in Abbot northwestern right now for my mental health!!
so I would like to let everyone know I am ok and getting well I will b posting on FB after I get out witch looks like it will be On thurs.
so if anyone wants to come see me or give me a call visting hrs are 6pm to 8pm!!! I would love to see some of you! I NEDD A SMOKE!!! So if you come see me be ready for me to make you walk me to the street!! for one lol!
A wedding fit for a king and queen
While the two ran in separate social circles, they would see each other once a year at the King's Brunch — an invitation-only get-together for past Boreases and their friends and family. Furlong knew Hall's wife, Ceil, through volunteering for the carnival, and Furlong became a regular at the Halls' table for the annual meal.
When Ceil passed away in January 2010, Hall didn't make the brunch. While he was able to notify most of his guests of his absence ahead of time, he said, he forgot to call Furlong.
Months later, Hall dug out his wife's phone book to call Furlong and apologize.
"What do you do for excitement?" Hall asked.
Like Hall, Furlong, a widow, was an avid bridge player.
How about we play together? he suggested.
Then he went a step further — maybe we should get together for dinner to discuss our strategy.
The two decided to meet at Rudy's Redeye Grill in White Bear Lake. The restaurant is owned by another carnival veteran, Bill Foussard — King Boreas in 2008.
When they sat down for dinner, Foussard walked over with a bouquet of roses.
"Why is Bill bringing flowers to our table?" Furlong thought.
There was a note attached for Furlong.
"Do not open this if the answer is no," it read.
Inside, Hall had written, "Will you marry me? Charlie."
The note included his Social Security number, bank account numbers and his driver's license number.
"Every number I could think of," Hall said.
"He didn't want me to go off with the wrong Charlie," Furlong said. Her answer: "I said, 'Yeah, sure, you betcha.' "
He proposed to her on their first date?
http://www.presspubs.com/articles/2011/01/25/vadnais_heights_press/news/doc4d3f50e8a5dbf006489697.txt
REHASH TODAY AT NEWELL!! 11:30am! See you there!
I missed out on my Pazzaluna bottle of wine, too, even though I was aware of that deal. Booooo!
Hope you had a great birthday!
At least he's in now where they can take care of it.
They are saying this isn't life threatening, but its still a worry.
Inks' brother is going to talk to the doctor about having him put at the nursing home he was in when he broke his hip a few years ago. The idea would be he would be taken care of until he's better instead of sending him directly home.
Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Mall of America Flash Mob
Here is the Elvis one at MOA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuKKFfNaXzY&feature=related
Good eye J I like her too
Clue Master
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Who's Here?
Clue Master
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Wabbit Hutch
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http://www.maniacworld.com/stay-calm-dad.html
2 much like a performance...
I think a good flash mob is random individuals where if you want to participate you are more than welcome...
IMHO this one is great..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNI_6LsExtw
I also think the pirate one is a great idea...just not well done yet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OagnZWwnVoc
Time to give it up and head to the sheets.
Goodnight and SCDs!
but I'm on to something soon....IMHO :wink:
Who changes these sayings? LOL Cuz I gotta say I'm really bummed!
so I would like to let everyone know I am ok and getting well I will b posting on FB after I get out witch looks like it will be On thurs.
so if anyone wants to come see me or give me a call visting hrs are 6pm to 8pm!!! I would love to see some of you! I NEDD A SMOKE!!! So if you come see me be ready for me to make you walk me to the street!! for one lol!
take care of yourself - wish I could get in at times :confused: