# What? Another Doper Engagement? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 24, 2002, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542 "2002-07-24T10:38:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JustPlainBryan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@JustPlainBryan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustPlainBryan)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2002, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/21 "2002-07-24T20:49:08Z")
Yes, congratulations to you both! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![FauxPass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecae2f/32.png) [@FauxPass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FauxPass)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2002, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/22 "2002-07-24T21:51:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Eve \* > \*\*Jesus! _I_ haven’t gotten engaged to anyone without realizing it, have I? \*\* **[Slight Hijack Hijinks]** Yes. You and I had very romantic plans to cruise through Vegas and visit the somewhat pudgy–yet still sancrosanct–Holy Elvis, who’d officiate at our drive-thru nuptials. What, you didn’t mark it down on the calendar? Where’s the love? **[/Slight Hijack Hijinks]** ---
**Author:** ![Monster104](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Monster104](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monster104)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2002, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/23 "2002-07-24T22:21:09Z")
So, am I invited to the drinking and orgies at El Rancho Destructo that are sure to go on? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/24 "2002-07-25T00:20:35Z")
Congrats! Reception at Farrell’s? ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/25 "2002-07-25T00:20:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by racinchikki \* > **Gunslinger** and **racinchikki** > (ahem) My apologies. (Toldja I wouldn’t remember everyone!) The first couple to get engaged here, btw, was **Satan** and **Drain Bead** , in early 2000. Satan later got banned, and Drain didn’t stick around after that, but AFAIK, they’re still engaged. ---
**Author:** ![Francesca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9fc348/32.png) [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/26 "2002-07-25T00:31:36Z")
**Eve** - every day I expect to hear of your iminent engagement to **Ukulele Ike** but it never comes. I wait in hope. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/27 "2002-07-25T00:34:56Z")
Hey, I missed this the first time around. I mean, I knew you guys got engaged, but I don’t believe I ever formally expressed my glee. So here is my formal expression of glee: **WOO!** Congrats, **Java and Bryan**. All my best! Ok, carry on. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/28 "2002-07-25T02:34:03Z")
Congratulations and best of wishes for a long and happy life together! Much Love, Cheri ---
**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/29 "2002-07-25T06:43:54Z")
Congratulations, **JavaMaven1** and **JustPlainBryan**! I wish you a long and happy life together. Wedding/engagement season is soooooooo good. 🙂 F\_X ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 7:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/30 "2002-07-25T07:26:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by JustPlainBryan \* > \*\*Yes, congratulations to you both! 🙂 \*\* You smartass. 😛 **Monster104** –we are planning on having some kind of backyard reception at El Rancho Destructo, probably the weekend after the ceremony. Of course you’re invited. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mermaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@The\_Mermaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mermaid)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/31 "2002-07-25T10:47:09Z")
Congratulations!! Ain’t love grand? ---
**Author:** ![Soda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cc9497/32.png) [@Soda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soda)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/32 "2002-07-25T11:03:25Z")
Love is indeed grand. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Woo! And Blessed Be. ---
**Author:** ![TwistofFate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cdc98d/32.png) [@TwistofFate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwistofFate)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/33 "2002-07-25T15:28:03Z")
If it was the Middle Ages, I could challenge Bryan to a duel for the hand for the fair 'Maven. My ickle heart is broken. You never know, I could still do a “Graduate”! 😃 Congrats to you both! I hope the day is a tremendous success, and that it is the worst day of the rest of your lives 😃 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/34 "2002-07-25T15:39:57Z")
Wow, all this on-line wooing!! Or do people woo any more? I don’t mean woo as in “woo hoo” but woo in the old-fashioned hearts-n-flowers sense. How does one know if one has been wooed? Is it possible that I’ve been wooed and missed it? After almost 19 years of marriage, one forgets the carefree woo-able days. Oh, sorry, got off track a bit there. Many many congrats and tons of happiness in your happily-ever-after!! ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/35 "2002-07-25T16:39:20Z")
“Eve - every day I expect to hear of your iminent engagement to Ukulele Ike but it never comes. I wait in hope.” —I sincerely hope you are not actually holding your breath. ---
**Author:** ![JustPlainBryan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/57b2e6/32.png) [@JustPlainBryan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustPlainBryan)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/36 "2002-07-25T17:47:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TwistofFate \* > **If it was the Middle Ages, I could challenge Bryan to a duel for the hand for the fair 'Maven.** Well, you could challenge me to a Filipino slap fighting dual and I would have no choice but to accept. Bryan - who makes violins out of “Graduate” gut. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Anahita](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9a28c/32.png) [@Anahita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anahita)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/37 "2002-07-25T18:06:52Z")
Ooo, ooh, can I be the first to kiss the bride([sub]-to-be[/sub])? :mwah: [sub]Paris is an excellent place for a honeymoon, you know![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/38 "2002-07-25T18:28:26Z")
After that song, **Eve** , I’ll marry ya, by God! Hell, if **Java** and **Bryan** want me to, I’ll sing it for 'em at the ceremony! 😃 Congrats, you crazy kids ya! Esprix ---
**Author:** ![JavaMaven1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/cab0a1/32.png) [@JavaMaven1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JavaMaven1)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/39 "2002-07-25T19:28:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Anahita \* > \*\*Ooo, ooh, can I be the first to kiss the bride([sub]-to-be[/sub])? > > \*\* You can kiss me, just don’t slip me any tongue. 😉 Aw, **Twisty** -darlin’. You know you’ll _always_ be my favorite cabana boy.😃 Besides, you’ve got yourself a lovely girl now. Thanks to everyone who’s commented–you guys are wonderful. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2002, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542/40 "2002-07-25T21:09:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ivylass \* > \*\*Have there been any dopers who met through the board, as opposed to being friends before they found SDMB? \*\* California, October 2001. **Coldfire** and his buddy **Spiny Norman** fly in for a week’s holiday. The latter to visit his then-girlfriend **Shayna** , the former to just have some good ol’fashioned fun. Saturday night: DopeFest. Prior to the Fest, **Coldfire** is introduced to the poster known as **Heloise**. Sparks shoot across the room. As the night progresses, things get a little cosier. 🙂 We’re not engaged yet, BTW. But I guess although neither of us had any intention of “meeting someone through the Boards”, we did anyway. Ah, September 27, 15:00 hours LAX time. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-another-doper-engagement/120542.md?page=3)