The "Invitation" Story
It was an ordinary day. We were getting ready to head to Chesapeake City for our anniversary. I don't know how many years, but that doesn't really matter. Time flies when your having fun! I can still remember the day. I was living at home and got up early that morning. Had something to eat then went out front and sat on the front step. Nothing to do for a little bit. About 9:00 AM I went in to shower and shave and get dressed in my tux. Pretty neat looking in that tux. At 10:00 AM my brother and I headed to the church. Wanted to make sure I was early for the 11:00 event. Steve was my Best Man for this momentous occasion in my life. I couldn't wait. I was ready to be MARRIED! Age 22. I was sharing all this with my wife as I drove toward our destination of the Bayard House Restaurant. She looked at me and said, "What are you talking about! We weren't married until 2:00 PM. Weren't you there?" "Are you Sure?" I replied. She said, "When you get home check the wedding announce
ment that you framed and hung in the hall next to the bedroom." Now, I was sure I was right, but didn't want to ruin a good dinner. Our meal was fantastic. We both had the Maryland Crab soup, their speciality, for an appetizer. Carol then had the filet and I had Oysters Chesapeake. This is four oysters covered with lump crab meat with a hollandaise sauce over it. Really tasty! We both had the Canal Digger Crunch ice cream for dessert. You see, the Bayard House is located on the C&D Canal which is the third busiest canal in the world. Try and guess the top two. After arriving home I was ready to check the invitation, but didn't want her to see me. Darn if she wasn't right. But I was sure! I knew I had almost the same font of type as
our announcement on my computer so I redid the announcement the next day. Placed a copy over the old one and didn't say a word. Several months later the topic came up again as to the time of day that we were married. I said, "Go look for yourself." As she was coming back down the steps she smiled and said, "Good try, but that's not even close!" It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy. PS - original is on top. Answer: Panama and Suez canals
ment that you framed and hung in the hall next to the bedroom." Now, I was sure I was right, but didn't want to ruin a good dinner. Our meal was fantastic. We both had the Maryland Crab soup, their speciality, for an appetizer. Carol then had the filet and I had Oysters Chesapeake. This is four oysters covered with lump crab meat with a hollandaise sauce over it. Really tasty! We both had the Canal Digger Crunch ice cream for dessert. You see, the Bayard House is located on the C&D Canal which is the third busiest canal in the world. Try and guess the top two. After arriving home I was ready to check the invitation, but didn't want her to see me. Darn if she wasn't right. But I was sure! I knew I had almost the same font of type as
our announcement on my computer so I redid the announcement the next day. Placed a copy over the old one and didn't say a word. Several months later the topic came up again as to the time of day that we were married. I said, "Go look for yourself." As she was coming back down the steps she smiled and said, "Good try, but that's not even close!" It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy. PS - original is on top. Answer: Panama and Suez canals
Oh, my. Great story. Don't mess with the Carol.
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