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Old 09-27-2010, 08:19 AM
SkyBlueKayak SkyBlueKayak is offline
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Engaged to Paul In Qatar
Hello all,

I am Kathy--recently engaged to "Paul in Qatar" and I thank you for your well- wishes and notes of congratulations. Paul had been the proverbial "one-who-got-away," but after tracking him down on Facebook, we have had a whirlwind of a time re-igniting those old flames. We are planning a July 2011 wedding in Maryland.

I live and work in the states, so our relationship is rather blackberry and email dependent for now. We both live in anticipation of the next visit--December can't get here soon enough.

I am enjoying the message boards and I look forward to getting to know you.


Truly yours, Kathy
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Old 09-27-2010, 08:38 AM
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Hi! Welcome!

And many years of happiness for both of you!
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Old 09-27-2010, 08:53 AM
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Welcome, Kathy! And congratulations to you both!
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Old 09-27-2010, 08:59 AM
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Hello SkyBlueKayak. Be welcome. Enjoy your stay.
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:00 AM
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Welcome, and congratulations. He seems like a catch.
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:18 AM
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Hi and congrats, wishing you many happy years together.
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:20 AM
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Hello there!

Paul, you're a brave man for introducing her to this board.
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:22 AM
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Welcome!


Can we do Squid and lube as a welcome gift/wedding present?
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:34 AM
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Can we do Squid and lube as a welcome gift/wedding present?
The squid is naturally slippery. Of course that doesn't actually protect you from the horr...

Sorry, sometimes I forget we shouldn't give details before the initia... ehhh... welcome party is finished.

Welcome aboard SkyBlueKayak!
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Old 09-27-2010, 11:50 AM
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I'm not sure what a Sky Blue Kayak will do in Quatar - unless you are a sea kayak and you live on the coast...
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Old 09-27-2010, 11:58 AM
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I guess the question is... have you read all his posts on the SDMB?
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:00 PM
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I guess the question is... have you read all his posts on the SDMB?
Don't go there...
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:02 PM
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It's always so awkward bringing the girlfriend home to meet the message board...
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:27 PM
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Unlucky
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:31 PM
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Wishing you much happiness!
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:35 PM
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I'm not sure what a Sky Blue Kayak will do in Quatar - unless you are a sea kayak and you live on the coast...
Qatar (no U) IS on the coast. It's a peninsula with a short southeast land border with Saudi Arabia and otherwise surrounded by the Persian Guf.

And welcome to the Dope, Sky Blue Kayak.
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:40 PM
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Congratulations! Ever since the witness relocation group moved him and changed his name from Paul in Saudi to Paul in Qatar (after opting not to be Paul in Peoria), he has become a changed man.

Most likely he is more suitable marriage material now, especially since he no longer uses pies to
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Old 09-27-2010, 12:47 PM
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That is an impressively long-distance relationship.
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Old 09-27-2010, 01:14 PM
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Most likely he is more suitable marriage material now, especially since he no longer
Does he still need the special...?
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Old 09-27-2010, 01:54 PM
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I'm not sure what a Sky Blue Kayak will do in Quatar - unless you are a sea kayak and you live on the coast...
Qatar (no U) IS on the coast. It's a peninsula with a short southeast land border with Saudi Arabia and otherwise surrounded by the Persian Guf.

And welcome to the Dope, Sky Blue Kayak.
*grumble, grumble*

Is it all coast, or are there inland areas?
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Old 09-27-2010, 02:04 PM
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It's always so awkward bringing the girlfriend home to meet the message board...



Congratulations!
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Old 09-27-2010, 07:30 PM
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What about the goat? Who's bringing the goat for the /////////

Anyway, congratulations. Paul is one of the more interesting board members to read. I wish you much happiness. Too bad you aren't getting hitched in Kansas, I could make the cake. My username is also my profession!
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Old 09-27-2010, 08:01 PM
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Congratulations! I love a "one who got away" story.
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Old 09-27-2010, 08:44 PM
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Congratulations! Judging by his history here, you have quite a fellow there.

Be sure to post often, and don't look back!
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Old 09-27-2010, 08:58 PM
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I'm not sure what a Sky Blue Kayak will do in Quatar - unless you are a sea kayak and you live on the coast...
Qatar (no U) IS on the coast.
There's just one Qatar,
slung way down low,
She bought a one way ticket,
was only one way to go...
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:14 PM
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Congratulations, Kathy and Paul! And welcome to the boards, SkyBlueKayak.
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Old 09-28-2010, 02:51 AM
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Congratulations, pleased to meet you, don't let the talk about the goat and squid scare you they're housetrained, the kitchen is this way *points* and there's munchies and drinks on the table. People in the MMP send offerings of chocolate to FairyChatMom, I'm sure if you ask nicely she'll share some of it...
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Old 09-28-2010, 10:27 AM
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I guess the question is... have you read all his posts on the SDMB?
That alone would be a sufficient initiation. Mariah may get to sit this one out.

Welcome Sky Blue Kayak and mazel tov!
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Old 09-28-2010, 12:00 PM
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It's always so awkward bringing the girlfriend home to meet the message board...
Hey, we're on our best behaviour.

Seriously, this is as good as it gets. Welcome, and conga-rats, SkyBlueKayak.
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Old 09-29-2010, 01:45 PM
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Huzzah! Welcome and best wishes.
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Old 09-29-2010, 02:02 PM
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Welcome, welcome! And congratulations!
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I guess the question is... have you read all his posts on the SDMB?
That alone would be a sufficient initiation. Mariah may get to sit this one out.
What? You mean we're not
*kssshhhkkk*
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Bother.
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