Life is random.
In February 2006 I was internet dating. I'd been corresponding with a few men, dates had been offered, but nothing had been arranged. One afternoon I decided to go to the online chat section of the website. This was the first time I'd tried to chat 'live' as it were. I was battling somewhat with the technology (as usual). I started chatting with a guy called Paul. I was intrigued that he was a Punch and Judy man. I told him I'd see his show the next time he performed at Covent Garden. He said he was surprised I wanted to meet him. He said once women read his profile they usually went off him. 'Not me' I said, frantically looking for his profile - what had I missed?
Oh. I see. Punch and Judy man and Funeral Director.
Well I suppose it's a steady job.
We chatted some more about his love of roller coasters - not my cup of tea. The conversation was winding down.
A new window flashed up with a question from Andy 'Have you ever been to Graceland?'. This was quite a random question. It took me a while to work it out. Of course, I'd said I liked Elvis Presley in my profile. I answered 'No, have you?'.
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In October 2006 Andy was playing the guitar and I was singing. We both love music. We embarked on a jolly cover of this:
This was the first time was had sung together, it sounded okay.
Andy put down the guitar, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.
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This is what we first danced to at our wedding in January 2007:
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Presley was born in September 2007.
Cash was born in August 2008.
Life is random.
Thank you Elvis, thank you Johnny.
