Well, as I recall it was "to wield a spear in a *****house" or something to that effect,the guy was nearly 80 and this was 1982,perhaps I mispronounced it.

He generally applied it to any futile endeavor,particularly arguments with his wife.

ahhh yes, monticello. a very nice home. it is interesting how small it is by today's standards for a home that was massive in its time.

good luck in your marriage.

marriage is heaven if you have the right gal.....hell if not.

i should know... i have had one of each!

the second one is the good one. 30 yrs so far.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

..there's really only one destination for a honeymoon:
Venice, Italia.

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2011 Prius

Congrats Stefano! When did you turn 41? I know it was very recent because i turn 41 tomorrow. I wish you and your fiance the best!

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Former owner of a few diesel MB cars
1998 Lexus ES 300 In Chicago We Trust

I shall weld the "Wedding Whips" in your honor this evening...congrats.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Thanks, Bill, and happy birthday!

I turned 41 on the only day that could be my birthday: April Fool's Day. (Hey, at least I have an excuse!)

As for honeymoon plans, we haven't even begun to think of a destination. I'd love to go to Italy. We've both been to Venice, but Rome would also be a good destination. It's a custom that in your first year of marriage you can be personally blessed by the Pope. Can't beat that!

Another place to go would be the beautiful island of Capri. I visited Capri a few years ago and will never forget it.

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Current:
2014 VW Tiguan SEL 4Motion 43,000 miles.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (wife's).

Past:
2006 Jetta TDI 135,970 miles. Sold Nov. '13.
1995 E-320 Special Edition. 220,200 miles. Sold Sept. '07.
1987 190-E 16 valve. 153,000 miles. Sold Feb. '06.
1980 300-D 225,000 miles. Donated to the National Kidney Foundation.
1980 240-D manual, 297,500 miles. Totaled by inattentive driver.

Great news for you Stefano!

You will be hosting a GTG in the Spring, right? You get permission, and we will all show up at Monticello.

I assume y=the reason for posting about your proposal is that you require "our" permission. You must introduce her to all your strange Mercedes friends.

As for the question of marriage longevity--My wife and I were married on May 22, 1971, so that makes it 35 years if I did the math right.

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Actually, I did mention it. She seemed a bit puzzled at it, but then I showed her the site and she knew what I was getting at. She's from Peru and has only been in the US for two years. I guess it's that they don't have a Mercedes forum for nerds like us in her country!

Congrats on the longevity of your marriage!

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Current:
2014 VW Tiguan SEL 4Motion 43,000 miles.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (wife's).

Past:
2006 Jetta TDI 135,970 miles. Sold Nov. '13.
1995 E-320 Special Edition. 220,200 miles. Sold Sept. '07.
1987 190-E 16 valve. 153,000 miles. Sold Feb. '06.
1980 300-D 225,000 miles. Donated to the National Kidney Foundation.
1980 240-D manual, 297,500 miles. Totaled by inattentive driver.

I forgot to mention that I dated a foreign exchange student from Peru what I was in college.

She was a hottie, but came from a very strict Catholic family, which in the end became the reason for our undoing.

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2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

My family had some close friends when we lived in VA that had been forced out of Peru by the 'Black Hand' group. The old man worked until he died in DC I guess through State or CIA giving info about the organization. Many years later when I actually learned about that group and what they were capable of, I am amazed upon reflection that no one in the family ever dissapeared, ect....They did however all change their names when they moved here to the equivalent of John Doe, Jane Doe.....

All the same for me too, but partially because she's from a very strict Catholic family (and is also herself)!

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Current:
2014 VW Tiguan SEL 4Motion 43,000 miles.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (wife's).

Past:
2006 Jetta TDI 135,970 miles. Sold Nov. '13.
1995 E-320 Special Edition. 220,200 miles. Sold Sept. '07.
1987 190-E 16 valve. 153,000 miles. Sold Feb. '06.
1980 300-D 225,000 miles. Donated to the National Kidney Foundation.
1980 240-D manual, 297,500 miles. Totaled by inattentive driver.

werd.

Congrats Stefano!!!! I wish you both the best of health and happiness! Capri sounds wonderful!

That's really great.

The problem with us specifically is that after dating for almost two years, she was talking about getting married, and it was just too soon for me.

Her parents were vehemently against not only the marriage idea, but also the simple fact that she was dating a Protestant.

In short, I bailed.

She sure was a nice girl, though. Very petite, very light complected with green eyes and very light brown hair. She had a very sweet disposition, and apart from the religion problem, we got along splendidly.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

I dated a cradle Catholic and she left the Church when we got engaged and we got married in an Episcopal Cathedral

There you go. Episcopal ceremony is the next best thing.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".