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Chivalry Still Lives On |
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| P: 2/9/2006 11:31:28 AM | |
focalmatic Rough Rock Total Posts: 44 Last Post: 2/26/2006 Member Since: 12/27/2005 |
Here is the original post when I first received the ring. The stage: L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa The date: Feb 7, 2006 Length of Relationship: 4 Years Long Distance Time: 1 Year (San Diego/Las Vegas) I was able to get three days of "LEAVE" (I'm in the Navy)this week from Tuesday to Thursday, so she planned on coming in this week. I won't be able to see her next week for Valentines....  I booked a room at L'Auberge in Del Mar about two weeks ago and got their Romance package that included chocolates, champagne, and dinner for two at their restaurant. During Superbowl weekend is when the preparations got hot and heavy. I contacted the concierge who was the sweetest lady in the world and I really felt that she wanted to personally make sure this went through without a hitch. After much discussion, we laid out the following gameplan: 1. An arrangement of pink roses and lilies will be sitting in the room when we arrive (to make up for not being able to see each other during Valentines) It even had a card with her name on it. 2. We will get a private table on the east patio overlooking a waterfall in their garden for dinner starting at 6 PM. I also asked for a portable heater, so we wouldn't turn into icicles... 3. While we were at dinner, the concierge would turn down the room, make a path of rose petals from the door to the bed, make an outline of a heart on the bed with rose petals, sprinkle rose petals and set up votives, have champagne and chocolates on the table, and play this CD I made. So the stage is set and now it is all on me right? Tuesday morning - I told my fiance  to pack her things because we were going to take a little trip. I also got her nails done and just said it was just because (the truth is I knew we were going to do some handshots for ps LOL). We arrive in Del Mar and she is totally surprised. We check into the hotel and I make eye contact with the concierge who can tell that I need to keep it Mission Impossible style, but she gives me this "everything will be okay" look that put me at ease. We go up to the room and the flower arrangement was amazing. Probably the best one I've ever gotten for her. Step one was a hit! I cleaned up the room before we left and left a few of the lights on. Next thing was dinner at 6 PM and it was very comfortable and relaxing. We felt like the only ones there because of the special table they set up for us. We felt very catered to and we always have a fun time whenever we dine out. The general manager of the restaurant knew I was going to propose, but I knew it wouldn't be at the restaurant. In talking to the concierge, we planned to have the room set up by 7:30, so I was doing a little clock watching. We finished up dinner and it was off to the room. Step Two was the best set up because she got very comfortable and "unsuspecting". We walked up to the room and there was a "Privacy Please" sign on the door knob. My fiance was scratching her head because that wasn't there before. Then I opened the door and it was straight out of a movie - actually a movie couldn't even recreate this rush that we felt when it came together. The concierge did an incredible job. Instead of just truffles in a box, they did this special platter with chocolate covered strawberries and there was champagne on ice. The roses petals were beautiful and the votive candles lit up the room just perfectly. The CD I made was also playing in the background. I walked right in front of the bed with the rose petal heart on it, pulled out the ring, and got on one knee. The rest is history! Pricescope is great - I have been smiling the whole time I've been writing this. I can put together a track listing of the CD if anyone wants it - my fiance sure did. The flash really messes up the mood of the pictures because it was much much darker in the room, but at least you can see some of the details... 
Anchors Aweigh My Boy |
| Posted: 2/9/2006 11:31:28 AM | |
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| P: 2/9/2006 11:41:44 AM | |
albicocca Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,152 Last Post: 3/3/2008 Member Since: 10/11/2005 |
WOW, everything looks and sounds INCREDIBLE!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  And now....ring pics please! 
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| Posted: 2/9/2006 11:41:44 AM | |
| P: 2/9/2006 12:14:51 PM | |
Cohiba Rough Rock Total Posts: 28 Last Post: 4/3/2006 Member Since: 11/30/2005 |
Yikes! I'd say you got her by surprise. Way to go. You made it very special and romantic in process. Congrats!
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| Posted: 2/9/2006 12:14:51 PM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 8:07:46 AM | |
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focalmatic Rough Rock Total Posts: 44 Last Post: 2/26/2006 Member Since: 12/27/2005 |
Here's a handshot the next day in Coronado...
Anchors Aweigh My Boy |
| Posted: 2/10/2006 8:07:46 AM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 8:21:34 AM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,232 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
Great job on the ring and also for making the proposal so special - she will never forget it! Chivalry INDEED lives on! Congratulations to you both
 Nothing is more sacred as the bond between horse and rider...no other creature can ever become so emotionally close to a human as a horse. When a horse dies, the memory lives on because an enormous part of his owner's heart, soul, very existence dies also...but that can never be laid to rest, it is not meant to be... - Stephanie M Thorn |
| Posted: 2/10/2006 8:21:34 AM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 8:36:42 AM | |
blodthecat Ideal Rock Total Posts: 788 Last Post: 7/30/2006 Member Since: 10/17/2005 |
You're a really sweetie! What a fantastic proposal...and the ring is gorgeous! Congratulations to both of you! Blod 
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| Posted: 2/10/2006 8:36:42 AM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 12:03:45 PM | |
anchor31 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,362 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2005 |
Wow! It's a wonderful ring and proposal!!! Congratulations!!
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| Posted: 2/10/2006 12:03:45 PM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 12:05:47 PM | |
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,918 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
Wow you really did a great job on the proposal!!! I loved reading it. The ring is gorgeous!! Congratulations!!
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| Posted: 2/10/2006 12:05:47 PM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 12:18:52 PM | |
moon river Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,806 Last Post: 6/26/2006 Member Since: 1/7/2006 |
Date: 2/10/2006 8:07:46 AM This is the most PREPARED ring finger I've ever seenAuthor: focalmatic Here's a handshot the next day in Coronado... 
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| Posted: 2/10/2006 12:18:52 PM | |
| P: 2/10/2006 9:45:59 PM | |
DiamondExpert Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,243 Last Post: 6/20/2009 Member Since: 1/16/2003 |
Great job Jeff!! From the ring design to stone selection to proposal details, you did a fine, fine job laying out the plans and you pulled it off too! All the very best to you both! Gary |
| Posted: 2/10/2006 9:45:59 PM | |
| P: 2/11/2006 12:41:27 AM | |
FireGoddess Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,145 Last Post: 3/23/2009 Member Since: 1/25/2005 |
What a romantic and thoughtful proposal! Everything looked beautiful and I can only imagine how romantic it must have been and how she must have felt...like a princess! Chivalry is not dead...far from it!!!
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| Posted: 2/11/2006 12:41:27 AM | |
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