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7th October 2011, 07:28 AM #1
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The day has arrived.
After meeting in a revolving doorway many moons ago,
and going around together ever since, Val and I can
proudly announce today that we have now been married
for 50 years.
We now look forward to another 50.
AllanLife is short ... smile while you still have teeth.
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7th October 2011, 07:48 AM #2
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Well done to both of you, and sincere congratulations
What an achievement
I'm only 38 1/2 years behind you!
Cheers,
Dave...but together with the coffee civility flowed back into him
Patrick O'Brian, Treason's Harbour
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7th October 2011, 07:52 AM #3
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50 years! Good on you 2 Allan! Hope you & Val have many more years together!
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7th October 2011, 08:11 AM #4
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Congratulations, Allan, that is a terrific milestone that not many can ever achieve these days. It is a credit to both of you. I have 9 years to go to reach that target.
Man you share many more happy years togetherregards,
Dengy
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7th October 2011, 08:13 AM #5
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revolving door
Those doors! Congratulations and many more happy years.
Greg
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7th October 2011, 08:35 AM #6
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Poor Val having to carry that Millstone all these years
Happy Anniversary Val & Allan
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7th October 2011, 08:57 AM #7
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Congratulations Allan & Val, may there be many more happy memories,
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7th October 2011, 08:59 AM #8
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Well done Al & Val.
What a gal was Val to be your pal and say I shall.
Congratulations to you both on your semi-centenary.
SG
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7th October 2011, 09:16 AM #9
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What was door made of, maple, cedar or cheap plys? What was the finish like? Was it hung with 2 or 3 hinges?
Congratulations Al.Visit my website at www.myFineWoodWork.com
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7th October 2011, 09:32 AM #10
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Congratulations, Val and Al. Big celebrations on Pretty Sally Hill to-day??
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7th October 2011, 09:40 AM #11
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Congratulations Allan & Val,
50 years,
what memories,
enjoy the celebrations,
well done and may you have many more together in good health and good fortune.....
Cheers, Crowie
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7th October 2011, 09:53 AM #12
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Obviously of very robust construction!
Originally Posted by Wongo
What was door made of, maple, cedar or cheap plys? What was the finish like? Was it hung with 2 or 3 hinges?
Congratulations Al. Congratulations Allan and Val!
I will have to live more than 100 years now to match that.
And get married again! 
anne-maria.
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7th October 2011, 10:42 AM #13
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Congratulations to Val for putting up with Alan all those long years!!
No seriously, I'm sure that you have contributed something also Alan.
Best wishes to you both. It's a long road we travel (hopefully) and it is made all the easier with a good mate.
Good onya both!Russell (aka Mulgabill)
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7th October 2011, 01:35 PM #14
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Strewth.... they should give out medals for 50 years.
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7th October 2011, 07:03 PM #15
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Allan and Val.
Join the club, our marriage started at 18 years of age each and past the half century year some time ago.
Best wishes to you both, we know what a good marriage means.woody U.K.
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