Sue was working at a gas station just outside of Kamloops then, and I was working at finance company. The first part of the day wasn’t a “date” but we met at a dock to go waterskiing with another friend. Sue told me much later that she was testing me at the dock as she kept wandering around and leaving me alone. She said since there was other girls around on the dock she was checking to see how interested I was by making me follow her around on the dock. (how naive I was)
Anyway I caught her on the dock, there she was, in her white swimsuit, and I had her pushed out, leaning off the dock, and in danger of falling into the cold river water. Sue looked into my eyes, holding on my hands, and said “no DON’T” – so I pulled her in to safety. Then shoved her suddenly backwards off the dock into the water!
Sue came up laughing, and had to chase after her floating clogs. Lucky for me she had a sense of humor.
The same day was our official first date – we went to the movies – “Love At First Bite“.
Cover of Love at First Bite
After that date we were inseparable and married about six months later. It has been nearly 32 years of marriage now and I still love her laugh.
That first bite must have been love.
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Great story! I feel a speech coming on….
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Time it was to reblog this because August 6 was the anniversary of our first date — 33 years ago.
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What a great story – congrats on so many wonderful years together! 🙂
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
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I remember that day so well except that you didn’t shove me, you simply let go and I feel into the water. I passed your sense of humor test as you wanted a woman who wasn’t super serious and had a sense of humor. We still balance each other out. Today is our 30th anniversary of that first date. Love you very much Dave. XoX
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I remember it well also, you in that white swimsuit 39 years ago. I’m a lucky man.
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My I love this! Thanks for sharing!
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👍 pleased you like it. I enjoy your blog because of your writing and your topics. You demonstrate discipline also in regular posts.
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Thank you💗💗
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What a romantic story… I can feel it too… wish both of you love forever
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Thank you sincerely for reading and commenting. It’s a true romantic story.
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That’s a great story, and you’re right..you’re lucky she has a sense of humor..:)
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Right George on both. 👍
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You had me in suspense here. Part of me wanted you to pull her back, and that would be the moment. But I sort of love that you went ahead and pushed her in.
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I live on the edge a little 😇
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