32 years ago tomorrow, actually. An historic event took place at this location.
These two people, who were aproximately and 8 and 13 years of age, got married. This took place at a point in time where photographic equipment was apparently quite primitive, resulting in pictures that seem to depict events taking place at the bottom of a deep dark hole.
They were darned hippies these two. They had lived together for a couple years already and while many of his friends were already married [and some already divorced as well], none of hers had taken that step. It was uncertain and scary, but they decided that they would give it a try, thinking it would make no big difference in their relationship and that “We can always get divorced if it doesn’t work out.” Unexpectedly, it made all the difference in the world and for the next 32 years, they told each other “You are stuck with me now.”
Earlier this spring, those two people had a lovely morning, tromping around this same area, which was not only the location of their wedding, but had been a favorite camping spot as well, because for awhile before they got married they lived in a van. I told you they were hippies. Looks kind of like a cathedral, doesn’t it?
Anyway – fast forward 32 years. It seems to be working out ok, and now all of these people are stuck with each other.
Happy Anniversary Big Lar!
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful spot to get married in! I love the long hair!
It does look like a cathedral! Happy Anniversary! Love the family photo. :)
Happy Anniversary.
What a coincidence!
I was eight years old also when I got married.
My quirk post is up now.
Come over for a visit.
Bear
All right, all right, I was nine. But then I couldn’t wait any more.
That’s a beautiful spot. No wonder you chose it.
Must have been lucky, too, judging by the last photo!
Ahhh, sweet memories!
Happy Anniversary!
I beat you to the altar, however. The ex and I got married on June 19, 1976, but it took me the 2nd time to get the marriage thing down pat.
Beautiful picture!
Happy anniversary. You wrote the story in such a fun way.
What a nice post! Happy Anniversary!
Beautiful family!!
My ex and I got married Nov 7 1977 geez has it been over 30 years?? I too, got it right the second time.
Happy Anniversary!!
What a great day to get married!
Happy Anniversary!
Go you two!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! love the photo of the family and I wont say what I was doing 32 yeas ago… sheesh I guess I should have been getting married as I WAS 8 years old LOL. again happy anniversary love the photos its BEAUTIFUL !
Hugs Laura
Thanks for the comments everyone. It is a blessing to mold your life to entwine with another person for so long.
Happy Anniversary!
awwwww….I love it!
Hey, I think I took that picture! With a Polaroid yet. Not too easy to duplicate. 32 years, huh? Seems like…. well maybe last month anyway. Your old Mom and Dad will celebrate #55 next week! And where is MY copy of this family picture? You are all so beautiful and I am so proud of you! All the best, always!
Love you all, LOTS
Beautifully said. Wonderful photos (even the one in the dark hole). Getting married DOES make all the difference. Congrats on going against the flow and sticking with it! What a wonderful legacy to pass on to all those little people!
Yes! Congratulations! To the two…8 of you!! Thanks for stoppin by my page! Don’t worry about the “Deep Blue” photo, if it wasn’t for the photoshops now a days we’d all have those still!! Beautiful spot you picked, and it’s great to see it hasn’t been developed!
You look great BTW (8yrs old lol!)
Thanks again