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In reply to the discussion: So a follow up on my new romance, [View all]3catwoman3
(29,610 posts)101. Stockings with seams?
I remember my mother, born in 1922, telling me that if young ladies didnt have stockings with seams they would use eyebrow pencils to draw faux seams on their legs.
Getting those lines straight must have been tricky, or maybe they helped each other out.
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I'm giddy with happiness for you! I love that our generation's romantic gestures are alive and well
Deuxcents
17 hrs ago
#1
We haven't set a date yet, but we're looking at late June-early July.
MarineCombatEngineer
17 hrs ago
#4
Congratulations to you both on your engagement! May joy be yours, forever!
CaliforniaPeggy
16 hrs ago
#9
Yes she does, and she knows that my rather large family, including DU, approves of this coming marriage
MarineCombatEngineer
16 hrs ago
#21
We've discussed that and she wants me to and I'm inclined to do so, although, I'll have to have my
MarineCombatEngineer
16 hrs ago
#36
Swooning here at the old fashioned romantic gesture. Congratulations and wishing you
Marie Marie
16 hrs ago
#16
Congratulations! Thanks so much for sharing your happy news, MCE!! ❤️
littlemissmartypants
16 hrs ago
#28
It was a whirlwind romance and we just......clicked and knew we belonged together.
MarineCombatEngineer
15 hrs ago
#50
I can feel the joy in your post, and it makes my day. May you both always be as happy as you are today.
Scrivener7
9 hrs ago
#71
WOW, that is great. You have me all smiles. Best MCE, to you and your betrothed.
c-rational
4 hrs ago
#88
Very Best Wishes MarineCombatEngineer to you and your Lucky Lady!! Way to go!!
George McGovern
2 hrs ago
#102
Best news I've read all day! Congratulations, and forever long may you two be happy.
Efilroft Sul
1 hr ago
#106