Lynsey, will you marry me?

Well, the day has arrived, the question has been asked, and Lynsey has agreed to marry me - we are engaged!!!

The events of today started several weeks back, of course, when I asked permission from her parents to marry, then we went shopping for rings. After looking at lots and lots, we finally got one. But the asking was still a surprise, as Lyns didn't know I had it in my possession (as we waited on the right size).

So today we went for a drive, and started off crossing Strangford Lough to Portaferry. We called in at the aquarium, seeing all the wee fishes etc, and even got to hold a starfish! We then came away from there and went along the coast road to Dundrum and then inland to Tollymore. By this time, the rain was really heavy, but we set off for a walk anyway... and we as started off, we got a text from Standeley saying that he and Sarah had got engaged today! Congratulations to the both of you!

We walked on, and came to the Hermitage, which provided some shelter from the rain, and I popped the question, bringing out the ring. The answer was yes - thankfully! Hehe! So then this evening has been the visiting of the parentals, and the grandmothers to inform them of the news... a busy time indeed!