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CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
Thu Jun 13, 2024, 11:04 PM Jun 2024

Last night, June 12, 2024, my husband and I celebrated our 59th Wedding Anniversary! Here's a few photos:

Our table upon our arrival:



The chandelier, nearby:



His dinner:



My dinner:



My beloved husband:



Me:



The congratulatory card and my wine glass:


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Last night, June 12, 2024, my husband and I celebrated our 59th Wedding Anniversary! Here's a few photos: (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 OP
What a night for you guys! OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2024 #1
Thanks so much, my dear OAITW r.2.0! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #6
Age is a function on how you think. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2024 #12
Happy Anniversary. Congratulations. LoisB Jun 2024 #2
Thanks so much, my dear LoisB! Greatly appreciate your good wishes. ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #7
Looks lovely. And delicious. blm Jun 2024 #3
Thank you so much, my dear blm! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #8
A beautiful night solara Jun 2024 #4
Thank you so much, my dear solara! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #9
Wow! Looks like a lovely dinner in a beautiful place! Congratulations!!! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2024 #5
Aw, thank you so much, my dear Rhiannon12866! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #10
Congratulations on your 59th! Mousetoescamper Jun 2024 #11
Thanks so much, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #14
That's a lot of years. malthaussen Jun 2024 #13
It is a lot of years! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #16
Does Ben know about this "Lionel" guy? malthaussen Jun 2024 #44
Of course, he's aware of "Lionel"! nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #45
Congratulations Old Crank Jun 2024 #15
Thank you so much, my dear Old Crank! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #17
Congratulations! DET Jun 2024 #18
Thanks so much, my dear DET! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #19
Congratulations!!! slightlv Jun 2024 #20
Aw, thank you so much, my dear slightlv! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #22
What a lovely couple. rubbersole Jun 2024 #21
Thanks so much, my dear rubbersole! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #23
Get thee to the Greatest! AKwannabe Jun 2024 #24
Thanks for helping my post get there, my dear AKwannabe! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #25
So lovely. Congratulations to you both and best wishes for many more! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jun 2024 #26
Wow! Congratulations! Jim__ Jun 2024 #27
Thank you so much, my dear Jim__! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #31
Congratulations Duncanpup Jun 2024 #28
Thank you so much, my dear Duncanpup . . . ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #32
My dear Ms. Peggy, you are practically newly-weds, compared to the Carters! niyad Jun 2024 #29
Ah, my dear niyad! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #33
Congratulations Peggy! Bundbuster Jun 2024 #30
Thank you so much, my dear Bundbuster! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #34
Congratulations!! angrychair Jun 2024 #35
Thank you, my dear angrychair! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #47
"Many Years In Health and Happiness!" sprinkleeninow Jun 2024 #36
Thanks so much, my dear sprinkleeninow! Those are great thoughts! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #48
Congratulations, and thanks for sharing your celebration! Permanut Jun 2024 #37
Hehe AKwannabe Jun 2024 #40
You're too funny and thank you, my dear Permanut! It already is a long term deal! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #49
We are so happy for you!! DFW Jun 2024 #38
Thank you so much, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #50
Ah, all we did was feed you oversized portions of Greek whatever it was DFW Jun 2024 #74
Your wife is the best cook! Ill effects??? Hardly. We had a very good time, and thank you again! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #77
Congrats! *hugs* GPV Jun 2024 #39
Aw, thank you so much, my dear GPV! Hugs back atcha, always! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #51
Big Congrats to you and your beloved husband! Callalily Jun 2024 #41
Thank you so much, my dear Callalily! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #53
Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby, Peggy! Diamond_Dog Jun 2024 #42
Thanks so very much, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #54
A great accomplishment. Congratulations! sinkingfeeling Jun 2024 #43
Thank you very much, my dear sinkingfeeling! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #56
Happy Anniversary 🥂 Just saw your post and wanted to extend my best wishes Deuxcents Jun 2024 #46
Thank you for your best wishes, my dear Deuxcents! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #58
what a handsome couple . i hope the meals were good too also. AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #52
Why, thank you so much, my dear AllaN01Bear! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #60
mmmm, leftovers . AllaN01Bear Jun 2024 #62
Thanks for the photos and for sharing. Quite a feast, quite a night. brush Jun 2024 #55
Thanks for your good wishes, my dear brush! Indeed, it was all that! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #61
Happy Anniversary, CP gademocrat7 Jun 2024 #57
Thanks for your great wishes, my dear gademocrat7! We appreciate them, and you! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #63
Happy 59th Anniversary CalPeggy! Looks like livetohike Jun 2024 #59
Ah, my dear livetohike! Thank you so much! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #64
I'm very happy for you both. yardwork Jun 2024 #65
Thank you, my dear yardwork, for your happy wishes! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #66
Congrats you two. FalloutShelter Jun 2024 #67
Thanks so much, my dear FalloutShelter! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #69
Attitude is everything! FalloutShelter Jun 2024 #71
Congratulations! I'm so glad you both adore each other! It's obvious in the photos. MLAA Jun 2024 #68
Thanks very much, my dear MLAA! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #70
Congratulations to you both! pandr32 Jun 2024 #72
Thanks so much, my dear pandr32! It was a happy day. ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #73
A special night for 2 very special people! Congratulations! 1WorldHope Jun 2024 #75
Thank you so much, my dear 1WorldHope! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #78
Congratulations 🎈 underpants Jun 2024 #76
Thanks so much, my dear underpants! ♥ nt CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #79
Oh my, you are both so gorgeous! nocoincidences Jun 2024 #80
Congratulations! awesomerwb1 Jun 2024 #81
A most sincere and heartfelt congratulations on celebrating your 59th. Lovely photos of lovely Ninga Jun 2024 #82
Best wishes for 59 more. From a couple 7 years behind you. Hope we make it alive. Wonder Why Jun 2024 #83
Congratulations - nothing like having a partner in life for so long. walkingman Jun 2024 #84
Such joy! 59 years together..... democrank Jun 2024 #85
How wonderful! (I'm a few years behind you.) Oopsie Daisy Jun 2024 #86
Wow!!! NewLarry Jun 2024 #87
How wonderful. So few accomplish this. TNNurse Jun 2024 #88
That's FANTASTIC AND CONGRATULATIONS!! BumRushDaShow Jun 2024 #89
🌈 💕 Love forever, Our Dear Peggy 💕 Hekate Jun 2024 #90
incredible! cab67 Jun 2024 #91
Lovely! cilla4progress Jun 2024 #92
Congrats! Demovictory9 Jun 2024 #93
How wonderful! Congratulations!!! Ford_Prefect Jun 2024 #94
Wow! Congrats! Food looks great and making me hungry. Carbonara and chicken cutlets? Pepsidog Jun 2024 #95
Happy Anniversary! mgardener Jun 2024 #96
Happy Anniversary & many more !! nt TBF Jun 2024 #97
A very very very very very very very very very very Teacher of the Year Jun 2024 #98
Congratulations! TomSlick Jun 2024 #99
How wonderful! snacker Jun 2024 #100
Congratulations gopiscrap Jun 2024 #101
Congratulations, to you both wendyb-NC Jun 2024 #102
Happy Anniversary barbtries Jun 2024 #103
It doesn't get any better than that! JustinBulletin Jun 2024 #104
So nice these days to see wonderful things. Congratulations! dgauss Jun 2024 #105
Bravissimo The Wizard Jun 2024 #106
Mazel Tov as we say in the hood Danmel Jun 2024 #107
How wonderful, congratulations! PatSeg Jun 2024 #108
Awwwwww! N/t gay texan Jun 2024 #109
"We can't imagine being married to anyone else." 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #110
Congratulations! And what beautiful photos! highplainsdem Jun 2024 #111
Happy Anniversary!!! Beacool Jun 2024 #112
June 12 rambler_american Jun 2024 #113
Belated Happy Anniversary to you two as well. All best wishes for many niyad Jun 2024 #119
Congrats! Great pictures hibbing Jun 2024 #114
Happy Anniversary! radical noodle Jun 2024 #115
Congratulations! Xipe Totec Jun 2024 #116
***Thanks to all of you for your warm wishes and comments! Alas, my day has carried me away . . . *** CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2024 #117
Congrats peggy! HAB911 Jun 2024 #118

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
6. Thanks so much, my dear OAITW r.2.0!
Thu Jun 13, 2024, 11:45 PM
Jun 2024

I'm not sure how much longer we have to go--we are both in our 80's now! Omigod!

We're having fun, no matter how long we last.

OAITW r.2.0

(28,518 posts)
12. Age is a function on how you think.
Thu Jun 13, 2024, 11:56 PM
Jun 2024

Stay amazed and living the next day wondering, "what am I going to learn today, that I never knew?"

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
8. Thank you so much, my dear blm!
Thu Jun 13, 2024, 11:47 PM
Jun 2024

The food was very delicious as well as filling!

We had a great time.

solara

(3,872 posts)
4. A beautiful night
Thu Jun 13, 2024, 11:41 PM
Jun 2024

For a couple of beautiful folks.. Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on your long and loving endeavor❤️

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
9. Thank you so much, my dear solara!
Thu Jun 13, 2024, 11:49 PM
Jun 2024

It's been a great marriage; neither of us can imagine being married to anyone else! We do work at it.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
10. Aw, thank you so much, my dear Rhiannon12866!
Thu Jun 13, 2024, 11:50 PM
Jun 2024

That's one beautiful gif!

We had a lovely time. I overate!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
14. Thanks so much, my dear Mousetoescamper!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:04 AM
Jun 2024

We had a great experience!

Great food, great service, and great ambience!

It could not have been nicer.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
16. It is a lot of years!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:06 AM
Jun 2024

No, I wasn't six!

I was 21 and Lionel was 25, about to turn 26 exactly a week later.

So There!

DET

(1,714 posts)
18. Congratulations!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:13 AM
Jun 2024

Impressive marriage longevity. We just celebrated our 40th; hard to believe. Looking forward to more of your lovely photos.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
19. Thanks so much, my dear DET!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:17 AM
Jun 2024

And congratulations on celebrating your 40th! That many years takes serious dedication, respect and mutual desire.

I suspect that there will be more anniversary photos about a year from now.

Of course, there will be other kinds of photos in the meantime!

slightlv

(4,398 posts)
20. Congratulations!!!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:22 AM
Jun 2024

May all good things be yours and may your paths always entwine so beautifully.

Next year will be our 40th... told hubby about the rose petals on your table... hint, hint! (LOL)

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
22. Aw, thank you so much, my dear slightlv!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:30 AM
Jun 2024

So far, so good! Like any married couple, we've had our disagreements, but we get over them and go on.

Hey, the rose petals were the restaurant's idea, not ours! I think high end restaurants do stuff like that.

Hope you enjoy your 40th!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
23. Thanks so much, my dear rubbersole!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:32 AM
Jun 2024

Ah, we clean up pretty well!

We're hoping for more, but at our age, who knows? (We're both in our 80's!)


niyad

(120,399 posts)
29. My dear Ms. Peggy, you are practically newly-weds, compared to the Carters!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:50 AM
Jun 2024

Seriously, thank you for including us in your celebration of this most joyous occasion. All blessings and joy to you two, with many more wonderful years, which I hope we will be able to share with you.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
33. Ah, my dear niyad!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:16 AM
Jun 2024

How right you are, about the Carters!

We don't know how long we'll have . . . but we're making the most of the time we have.

I firmly believe in sharing! There will be many more photos.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
34. Thank you so much, my dear Bundbuster!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:18 AM
Jun 2024

We have a lot of great memories, and a few not so great! Such is the way of marriage.

We are very happy being married to each other and cannot imagine being married to anyone else.

It's a grand feeling!

Permanut

(6,698 posts)
37. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing your celebration!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:31 AM
Jun 2024

And if you work it right, this could turn into a long term deal!

DFW

(56,736 posts)
38. We are so happy for you!!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:31 AM
Jun 2024

We may never catch up to you, but we‘ll be chasing you the whole time nonetheless!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
50. Thank you so much, my dear DFW!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:09 PM
Jun 2024

Chase us all you want! We welcome your good wishes and participation in our longevity!

DFW

(56,736 posts)
74. Ah, all we did was feed you oversized portions of Greek whatever it was
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 02:21 PM
Jun 2024

Although, it doesn't appear to have had any lasting ill effects.............

Diamond_Dog

(34,993 posts)
42. Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby, Peggy!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 07:11 AM
Jun 2024

What a beautiful setting! Here’s hoping you both have many, many more anniversaries to enjoy together!

You both look so happy! And your dinner looks scrumptious! Is that fish?

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
54. Thanks so very much, my dear Diamond_Dog!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:16 PM
Jun 2024

The restaurant is just gorgeous! The food was perfect as well. Our server was attentive but never bothered us!

And yes, we did have fish. My husband had the Alaskan Halibut and I had the Petrale Sole. We shared potatoes au gratin!

There was so much food that we took some of it home!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
56. Thank you very much, my dear sinkingfeeling!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:17 PM
Jun 2024

Marriages take work and we have done that, over the decades. The effort has paid off!

Deuxcents

(19,951 posts)
46. Happy Anniversary 🥂 Just saw your post and wanted to extend my best wishes
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:53 PM
Jun 2024

Wishing you and your Beloved many more happy occasions 🌺

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
60. Why, thank you so much, my dear AllaN01Bear!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:21 PM
Jun 2024

We've held up pretty well!

And the food was superb! I ate too much. But we still had some to take home!

livetohike

(23,019 posts)
59. Happy 59th Anniversary CalPeggy! Looks like
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:20 PM
Jun 2024

a perfect celebration and you both look great 🎉🥂💐❤️.

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
64. Ah, my dear livetohike! Thank you so much!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:25 PM
Jun 2024

It was about as perfect as any dinner could be. We had a blast!

Luckily, we both have young faces so our elder status sits lightly upon us!

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
69. Thanks so much, my dear FalloutShelter!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:43 PM
Jun 2024

We hope for many more as well!

I guess we're still kids--if you can be even when you're in your 80's!!

MLAA

(18,653 posts)
68. Congratulations! I'm so glad you both adore each other! It's obvious in the photos.
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 01:36 PM
Jun 2024

My husband and I are also fortunate to love being together for the last 36 years!
🌸🍀💖🥰

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
78. Thank you so much, my dear 1WorldHope!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 02:35 PM
Jun 2024

It was a great night, and indeed yes, the petrale sole and Alaskan halibut were amazing!

nocoincidences

(2,328 posts)
80. Oh my, you are both so gorgeous!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 02:40 PM
Jun 2024

If I saw you in a restaurant I would feel compelled to come over and ask if I could hug you both and take your picture together!

Ninga

(8,625 posts)
82. A most sincere and heartfelt congratulations on celebrating your 59th. Lovely photos of lovely
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 02:48 PM
Jun 2024

people, it looked like a festive and happy celebration. Mr Ninga and I follow you in celebrating our 59th on July 10. It’s a privilege to be able to reach such milestones.

All the best to you and your sweetie!

walkingman

(8,453 posts)
84. Congratulations - nothing like having a partner in life for so long.
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 03:10 PM
Jun 2024

It has kept you both young in mind and spirit!! Rock on!

We just celebrated our 46th last week.

TNNurse

(7,148 posts)
88. How wonderful. So few accomplish this.
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 05:35 PM
Jun 2024

We were 45 years in May.

My parents were married 19 before he died.

It is a lot of work to stay together, but for many of us it is worth the effort. We have both had cancer and grizzly treatment. It is hard, glad you made it.

98. A very very very very very very very very very very
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 07:10 PM
Jun 2024

happy anniversary to you and your husband!

We just celebrated 16 years together and ten years since we were (finally allowed to) get married and, honestly, it feels like the blink of an eye.

I'm glad you enjoyed your special day.

wendyb-NC

(3,855 posts)
102. Congratulations, to you both
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 07:36 PM
Jun 2024

Looks like a very festive celebration. The two of you are a beautiful couple. Many more happy years to celebrate. Peace and blessings.

JustinBulletin

(90 posts)
104. It doesn't get any better than that!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 07:49 PM
Jun 2024

That looks absolutely elegant and yum! CONGRATULATIONS AND MANY, MANY MORE.

3catwoman3

(25,575 posts)
110. "We can't imagine being married to anyone else."
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 08:37 PM
Jun 2024

Such a sweet sentiment. How fortunate you were to find your match so early in life. May there be many more anniversaries. ❤️

Such a sumptuous meal should have had a delightful dessert. Was there?

Beacool

(30,329 posts)
112. Happy Anniversary!!!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 09:06 PM
Jun 2024

What a lovely meal. It looks like both of you had a great time. I wish you many more years together.


Xipe Totec

(44,086 posts)
116. Congratulations!
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 11:23 PM
Jun 2024


Lyrics:
There are loves
Which become resistant to damage
Like wine that improves with age
This is how what I feel for you grows
There are loves
They wait for winter and bloom
And in the autumn nights they turn green
Just like the love I feel for you

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,301 posts)
117. ***Thanks to all of you for your warm wishes and comments! Alas, my day has carried me away . . . ***
Fri Jun 14, 2024, 11:43 PM
Jun 2024

I can no longer answer each one of you as you deserve.

I am reading every post! And when I've done that, I will leave a personal rec. That way you'll know I was there and I loved what you had to say!

Many thanks to all!

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