On December 31, 2000, Chris and I decided to ask Laura, Phillip and Melinda over to help ring in the New Year.
The girls decided on a pot luck, with loads of food for all of Brazil Street we were gearin' for a PARTY!(or a pigout).

We had lots of music, laughs and spirits! Phillip imatated Bill Rowe while we split our sides. Laura nursed her sore arm with the Magic Bag. Melinda and I were havin' a few and would sneak a smoke everynow and then. And Chris, well he was being his normal silly self, not knowing how much Malibu Rum Melinda and I were actually sneaking into his drinks! For those of you who don't know Chris, he doesn't drink so you can imagine the fun we were having!

Anyway, it came time for the big countdown. All of us were in the living room, with Melinda, Laura and I on the sofa. Chris was on Melinda's side and Phillip was on mine. We did the countdown and all embraced in a group hug. It was nice.

However, all I could think about was why are Melinda and Laura suddenly jumping off the sofa? And why is Chris crawling on his hands and knees towards me? Then it clicked in.

OH MY GOD!!! This was it! Chris was about to propose! He had a yellowish-pinkish rose in his hand and he said to me, "Joanne, will you be my rose forever? Will you marry me?"

I was shocked! I looked at Chris and then at the rose, there was the ring stuffed in the middle of the rose. I said yes, of course, and looked at the other three stood sniffing with damp eyes. We were all crying with the excitement. It was such a surprise, for me anyway. The others all knew before they got here that night! And I thought none of them could keep secrets! Boy was I mistaken!

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