I popped the question .......

[myles76]

This is a message to all those that asked for updates on the surprise weekend away I arranged for my and I to go away (and for me to pop the question) � Please see original thread

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Question222348-2.html

Well, everything went great and according to plan. In fact it was better than great - It both amazing and magical at the same time.
It all started last Wednesday, I sent Emma and her 3 best friends off for a surprise 2 day and night spa at the Mandarin Oriental in London (it was a way of saying thank you to her friends for helping me with choosing the ring and packing Emma's bags without her knowing etc) and it was a great surprise for all of them � Emma still knew nothing of the weekend away.
While they were away, I booked myself on a crash course (literally) on how to fly a hot-air balloon.
Friday morning came around and I followed Emma to work in a chauffer driven Audi A8, when she arrived at work, I just walked and told her it had all been arranged for her to the time off as we were going away for a surprise anniversary weekend to Monaco (where we first meet 3 years before). The whole thing worked like a dream.
When we got to the hotel we had a great suite with sea view, lots of fresh flowers, champagne and the surprise for Emma, was her bags had been sent ahead and already un-packed for her by hotel staff.

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[myles76]

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We had a great couple of days and on the second evening had a wonderful candle-lit meal followed by a moonlight and fireworks hot-air balloon ride. (Part of the original problem for me was that this was where I wanted to propose but didn�t want some French guy in the basket with us too!!) � She couldn�t believe it when I was the one who was going to be flying us at over 200feet over the open ocean.
And yes that�s where I got down on 1 knee and proposed � over the ocean and with all the fireworks going off in the distance over Monaco � she said yes (thank god)
An hour later we were both down and walked hand in hand with tears of joy along the beach back to our hotel.

The hotel staff were amazing as I had arranged yet more flowers, champagne and the privacy of our own balcony Jacuzzi for the evening.
The following morning we phoned both sets of parents, friends etc (all of which were so happy for us)

We�ve been back 2 days and it�s already cost me a small fortune just in wedding magazines!!!!!

Thank you all so much for your kind words, advice and thoughts � I�m so happy.
And of there are any guys reading this, please take my advice. When you find the woman you want to be with for the rest of your life, make sure you really do push the boat out when you tell her!!!

[suzi-q]

Blimey!!! What an old romantic and what a lucky lady. I'm sure she was over the moon. How on earth are you going to top that for the honeymoon!!!

Congratulations and wishing you both every happiness.xx

[Maggie-Mae]

Wow, thats one of the most amazing and romantic stories Ive ever heard - Congratulations to you both and all the best for the future together.

Now, if I could just find a man like you........lol!

xxx

[redcrx]

wow, that is a romantic way to propose.

Congratulations!

[jon1968]

How and where did you learn to fly a balloon solo in 3 days?

[caz21]

AWwwww!!!! Myles that brought tears to my eyes! that sounds perfect! she is one lucky lady! i hope you have a lovely life together!! I cant wait for the wedding.....!!!! x

[myles76]

Hi jon1968

I know people at the British School of Ballooning near where we live in Petworth, West Sussex:

http://www.hotair.co.uk/learn_to_fly.asp

It�s great fun and value � you should try it!!

[ktlou]

My goodness myles76, I feel like crying!! I just read your previous post and it almost reduced me to tears and now having read that everything went so well, I'm almost blubbing here at my desk!!

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

Your fiance must be just about the happiest woman in the world!! You are very romantic and sweet and I'm very happy for the both of you! I'm sure you will have the most wonderful life together and I wish you all the best!!

[zara 4]

That is soooooo romantic,have you got a brother????LOL, Congratulations,lucky girl & lucky you,hope you'll be very happy together,i'm gonna go buy me a hat for the wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kazzianne]

And I didnt hink guys like you existed!!! Am I jealous or what!! That is the most romantic thing Ive ever heard.Just one problem - you have now made all our guys seem totally inadequate!!(only joking girls)

[fideldyfee]

Awe nice one congratulations!

And what about the ring.... did you choose for her?

[dancealot13]

Im so thrilled for you just like everyone else. What a fantastic story!!!! Im going to tell my bf your story, maybe it will inspire him.

You're a sensation, and she's a lucky woman. - and Im sure you're a lucky guy as well.

god bless you both in your marriage ;)

[JackDanielsU]

Bloody hell, what a way to do it

Good on you.

[jon1968]

LOL Mitty!

[loobie]

Congratulations myles, me and my collegue had been oooing and aahing over your previous posts and this one has tipped us off again. So glad she said yes and have fun planning your wedding.

All the best for your future together.

[Rubyrose]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww That just made me cry. Damn you and your romance. Lol.

Congratulations to you and the bride to be. I wish you all the best for the future. xxxxx

[myles76]

Wow, thank you all for all your well wishes and thoughts.
I never in a million years, thought I�d have this much reaction from so many of you!!

Fideldyfee, if you have a spare 5mins, have a read of the original thread. (link is above) It highlights the whole choosing the ring day � that was an adventure in itself!!

Glad I managed to brightened up your days (mine have been so good since this all happened that right now, I�d have to look down to see cloud nine) Although it does feel a little weird to know that whole offices around the country are fully upto date on my private life (you know who you are loobie!!!)

Thanks again
Myles xx