Well, looks like my wife and I have made it. On July 7th we will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary! Taking my wonderful bride to Las Vegas for the big weekend and just gave her a brand new shiny 2013 Toyota Camry XLE for the occasion. I'am one of those guys who on a daily basis looks up and wonders "how on earth did I ever catch such a wonderful prize?" Actually, we have been together 55 years - dated for 5 years before getting married.

By the way, we are staying at Caesars and have gotten tickets for some big-time shows. My gosh, the prices have gone up since I was there last. Once played at the old Stardust for a year - most everything was free in those days - got you at the tables and slots.

Deane

Congradulations! You know how to do it up right.

Enjoy

Congratulations Deane and Glenda. Hope the trip goes well and I know she's gonna love that new car.

Gary

Congratulations Deane. It does take a special lady to understand us musicians.

Congrats Deane enjoy your trip!

Way to go, guys! Three more years and Annie and I will be there, too!


R.

Deanne and Glenda - CONGRATULATIONS !!! ... you beat me and Lydia by 4 + months ... ours is November 23rd ... married the day after JFK was killed ...
As I said in another post, we went high end on the anniversary car - 2013 Caddy CTS4 - what the heck, it's only money ... ...
It's really an amazing thing when you think about 50 years together ... I don't know about Glenda, but Lydia is headed for Sainthood ...

Have a GREAT time ...

"VIVA, VIVA, LAS VEGAS"

PS... hey Deanne ... can you remember what your wedding song was??? ... let me know and I will dedicate it to the both of you during my gig Saturday night ...

Oh! My. Our kids just smocked us with a big surprise
Party. We walked into a very upscale l
Place and was greeted by aloud "surprise" by dozens of our friends.
Gee did the tears flow.

Deane

Happy Anniversary to both you and Glenda.
After some of the family and medical challenges you have had...this is extremely joyous news.
My favorite parties to play are family celebrations...anniversaries, birthdays and reunions. Wish I could've been there for yours.
Eddie

Awesome - I'm proud of ya, and happy FOR ya!

Congratulations! That is a big thing you know, especially these days! The young couples really have a lot to learn from you! Blessings!

Congratulation Deane !!

Here we are at the party. What a wonderful surprise our kids laid on us.
Sometimes we simply forget all the blessings in life we have been given. Thanks to everyone here for the kind words .

Deane

You guys are too young to be married 50 years !!! ... well, at least your WIFE is ...

Tony,
My wife said to tell you thanks. But we really need to thank everyone in this thread for the kind words. Both of us have families with very long lifetimes so we fully expect to make the 60th - we will see.

Thanks again,
Deane

So tell me- did you have to play for your own party?

Congratulations Deanne & Glenda. Obviously you both made the right decision all those years ago.

My band played a corporate gig at Caesar's back in 2009. Always a fun hotel to be at.

Hey Sparky. It's their party and they'll play if they want to, play if they want to, play if they want to . . . ):

Congratulations Deane and Glenda.

Well,
I didn't play but I did grab my wife, haul her in front of the crowd, grabbed a mic, and sang two songs to her. Keyboard guy was pretty good - picked up on the key ASAP.

1. Thanks for the memories
2. You Made Me Love You

Not a dry eye in the house!!
Deane