Niagara Falls, fireworks, Springsteen and an engagement

[Magic In The Night]

Ok, so some of you may remember this topic from right about this time last year.

http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/63933/

A lot has happened since then. We moved in together in April. It got better and better. We began to talk about marriage and weddings and such. Then there were the Springsteen shows to go to. First, one in Detroit, then Milwaukee and finally the tour finale in Buffalo. An amazing three-pack if there ever was one.

But that was not to be the most exciting thing. We drove quickly across Canada last Friday to Niagara Falls and checked into the Embassy Suites Fallsview. It was pretty much the nicest hotel room I'd ever been in, complete with a gas fireplace and a jacuzzi tub all looking out floor-to-ceiling windows to the falls. We went down for the free drinks and figured out which table was going to be the best for the fireworks at 9 p.m. We talked to the manager about getting that best table. Then we went back up and got all dressed up and came down to dinner. Ordered an appetizer and some drinks and then ...

First there was a poem by a South American poet about the Earth moving to bring us together.

Then he dropped to one knee and asked for my hand in marriage as he slid the most beautiful diamond ring I'd ever seen on my finger. I was crying and hyperventilating as I said, Oh my God, yes, yes. The other tables all applauded and a few minutes later, fireworks exploded over one of the great wonders of the world right in front of our eyes. If ever the Earth moved to bring anyone together, it was right at that moment. I knew I had done the right thing by waiting all my life for just the right Springsteen fan, er, love of my life, to propose. It was, as the man says, Magic in the Night.

Oh yeah, and at the Springsteen show two days later, as Bruce crowd-surfed right over us, I could not resist the urge to squeeze his ass. Figured I'd never get another chance like that.

So there you go, got engaged, squeezed Bruce's ass and outed myself as female on SJ, all in one week.

 

[Bodie_Broadus]

Congrats Magic! I wish you and the SO nothing but the best!

 

[YankeeFan]

Nice. And I was pretty sure you were a guy.

 

[Magic In The Night]

Nice. And I was pretty sure you were a guy.

Yeah, that was the general idea. But now that there isn't a politics board anymore, I can just be who I am.

 

[Care Bear]

...and outed myself as female on SJ....

Welcome! And congratulations. Awesome engagement story.

 

[Gutter]

Congrats!

Now show your ...

Ah, nevermind.

 

[Starman]

The happy couple:

And I wondered why Bruce looked especially giddy during the crowd-surfing segment. :o :o

 

[KYSportsWriter]

Congrats MITN!

 

[BYH]

Unlike Yankee Fan...I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW YOU WERE A CHICK!!! You were way too sensitive and nice to be a dude. :D

Congrats. What an awesome story. Have you guys already begun pricing Springsteen cover bands?

 

[Magic In The Night]

Unlike Yankee Fan...I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW YOU WERE A CHICK!!! You were way too sensitive and nice to be a dude. :D

Congrats. What an awesome story. Have you guys already begun pricing Springsteen cover bands?

Thanks so much! I actually looked into the B Street Band but they are waaayyy too expensive. They charge like $5,000 plus travel expenses. Hey, I'll take my chances we could maybe cajole Bruce into it for that price! I mean, he's not touring next year. What else is he going to be doing next summer? :D

 

[YankeeFan]

Unlike Yankee Fan...I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW YOU WERE A CHICK!!! You were way too sensitive and nice to be a dude. :D

Congrats. What an awesome story. Have you guys already begun pricing Springsteen cover bands?

See, I was kind of thinking gay man. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[YGBFKM]

Unlike Yankee Fan...I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW YOU WERE A CHICK!!! You were way too sensitive and nice to be a dude. :D

Congrats. What an awesome story. Have you guys already begun pricing Springsteen cover bands?

See, I was kind of thinking gay man. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

BYH is not gay.

 

[Piotr Rasputin]

Ok, so some of you may remember this topic from 1.0 right about this time last year.

http://www.sportsjournalists.com/forum/threads/63933/

A lot has happened since then. We moved in together in April. It got better and better. We began to talk about marriage and weddings and such. Then there were the Springsteen shows to go to. First, one in Detroit, then Milwaukee and finally the tour finale in Buffalo. An amazing three-pack if there ever was one.

But that was not to be the most exciting thing. We drove quickly across Canada last Friday to Niagara Falls and checked into the Embassy Suites Fallsview. It was pretty much the nicest hotel room I'd ever been in, complete with a gas fireplace and a jacuzzi tub all looking out floor-to-ceiling windows to the falls. We went down for the free drinks and figured out which table was going to be the best for the fireworks at 9 p.m. We talked to the manager about getting that best table. Then we went back up and got all dressed up and came down to dinner. Ordered an appetizer and some drinks and then ...

First there was a poem by a South American poet about the Earth moving to bring us together.

Then he dropped to one knee and asked for my hand in marriage as he slid the most beautiful diamond ring I'd ever seen on my finger. I was crying and hyperventilating as I said, Oh my God, yes, yes. The other tables all applauded and a few minutes later, fireworks exploded over one of the great wonders of the world right in front of our eyes. If ever the Earth moved to bring anyone together, it was right at that moment. I knew I had done the right thing by waiting all my life for just the right Springsteen fan, er, love of my life, to propose. It was, as the man says, Magic in the Night.

Oh yeah, and at the Springsteen show two days later, as Bruce crowd-surfed right over us, I could not resist the urge to squeeze his ass. Figured I'd never get another chance like that.

So there you go, got engaged, squeezed Bruce's ass and outed myself as female on SJ, all in one week.

Halfway through, I was like, "I can't get my wife to go to Springsteen with me (after the Rush debacles of 2007), what a lucky dude."

Then later, I said, "OH."

Now, I say: "Congratulations."

Pretty awesome.

 

[Magic In The Night]

Halfway through, I was like, "I can't get my wife to go to Springsteen with me (after the Rush debacles of 2007), what a lucky dude."

Then later, I said, "OH."

Now, I say: "Congratulations."

Pretty awesome.

Thanks Piotr. It pretty much doesn't get any better than this. Only sad thing: Bruce tour is over.

 

[imjustagirl]

Congrats, girlie. :)

 

[Double J]

Unlike Yankee Fan...I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW YOU WERE A CHICK!!! You were way too sensitive and nice to be a dude. :D

That was my thought too!

Congratulations, Magic. That is a wonderful story......thank you so much for sharing it with us. All the best to you and your love, now and always. :)

 

[bigpern23]

Congratulations, Magic! It's an incredible feeling. Glad your man was able to do it in style. And I just hope you never get pissed at him if he grabs Faith Hill's ass at a concert. ;)

 

[YankeeFan]

Halfway through, I was like, "I can't get my wife to go to Springsteen with me (after the Rush debacles of 2007), what a lucky dude."

Then later, I said, "OH."

Well, Magic's fiance is a lucky dude.

I'd love it if my girlfriend liked the music I do. I dragged her to one concert at the House of Blues. It was standing room only, and it was a disaster.

Went by myself to both Clapton and Dylan (standing room only) in the last few months.

 

[Magic In The Night]

Halfway through, I was like, "I can't get my wife to go to Springsteen with me (after the Rush debacles of 2007), what a lucky dude."

Then later, I said, "OH."

Well, Magic's fiance is a lucky dude.

I'd love it if my girlfriend liked the music I do. I dragged her to one concert at the House of Blues. It was standing room only, and it was a disaster.

Went by myself to both Clapton and Dylan (standing room only) in the last few months.

We just went to Dylan a few weeks ago together. I've always loved him but just never made it to see him live. Was a great show, you could even understand most of the words.

 

[HC]

Congrats, Magic! Good things happen in Canada, huh? ;)