This is entirely fiction. Completely. Utterly. Except for any true bits
April 22nd: Weekend takes something of an unexpected turn when we, the First Of Her Name and I are called into the garden. First Born in tears, boyfriend grinning manically and Male Heir looking like he’s found out who his father really is.
First Of Her Name insists I ‘do something’ while she milks the concerned mother bit. I’m about to suggest ‘pub’ to the men when First Born wails and waves hand at us.
I assume that means approval of the Pub option and am heading for garden gate when I’m called back.
‘I’m engaged.’ Seems the waving thing is to display this bit of grit that’s been embedded in a gold band. Make approving noises until it’s apparent First Of Her Name is now in tears.
Offer sympathy and am belaboured about head. ‘Why didn’t you tell me?’
When I admit I didn’t know it was coming, belabouring shifts to boyfriend (now upgraded to The Fiancé). ‘Why didn’t you ask permission?’
He points at me. ‘He said not to. He couldn’t keep it secret.’
Belabouring returns to its original target, viz me when the Male Heir confesses he knew. Oddly belabouring continues about my person while he is forgiven his trespasses.
First Born whispers to First Of Her Name and they go indoors. Through the french doors we mere males watch as a flip-chart and spreadsheet are magicked from somewhere and marker pens uncapped.
Many emotions compete: none of them are especially worthy. Hands rest on my shoulder. Fiance and Male Heir ease me away, like I’ve been staring at a car smash and I should know better. In unison they say: ‘Pub’.
On our way it occurs I am now Father Of The Fiancéd. A FOF. That actually feels quite good.
Male Heir ruins moment. ‘You’ll soon be an In Law.’ I exchange a look with the Fiance. I think we both know who is going to be the Lesser of Two I-Ls.
TanGental 
Congratulations to all!! Happy days ahead. xo
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It will be great even if the upcoming entries may suggest things are slightly different…
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Oh-oh! … ah well, congratulations for this moment. 🙂
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Congrat’s to all!
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Thank you Violet… these entries will reveal more, a fraction of which may be true…
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October, daughter and boyfriend were visiting ( daughter has already told us HE doesn’t believe in marriage but wants house and baby, I suggested no pressure, don’t spoil a good relationship, there’s no time to find another man if you want a baby! ) They are getting ready to go out, she is in the bath, I am in the garden with muddy hands, husband calls me to the back door. Boyfriend is standing there with whiskey and chocolates asking for our daughter’s hand! We then waited and waited, birthdays passed … it was Xmas Day before we heard he had proposed to her!
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Ah such courage and fortitude… and that’s just you…
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On the chance that the true bits are the obvious ones, then congratulations. If not then it’s great writing.
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Thank you… the elements of truth are well hidden but just about there…
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Congratulations to all – and good luck. I expect it is going to involve a lot of planning.
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As the highly accurate (*cough) diary entries will reveal…
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Congratulations are in order. I hope you have set aside enough cattle and goats for a respectable dowery. Loved the writing, Geoff.
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The dowry issue will feature in the more absurdist of these diary entries…
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Excellent.
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Aw😍 congratulations to You all!! FOF!!!
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Ah thank you. And may you enjoy the highly inaccurate retelling of other entries in these secret diaries…
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I look forward to them… Highly inaccurate retelling withing secret diaries are my favourite 😉
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that about sums it up…
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😁
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Great retelling of the event! 🙂
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You think this is true! Oh goodness me. Well, you’ll be stunned by the next episodes…!
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Lol! Let the festivities begin!
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I hope to unpick the process from bliss to bankruptcy in a series of badly timed posts…
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Ain’t that the truth!
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I remember this happy event being mentioned 💜 has your wallet been warned . Congratulations again 💜
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You will find out in the forthcoming episodes…!
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Lol 💜
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Congratulations! xxx
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thank you Shelley; watch this space for more diary entries (which may or may not have a grain of truth withoin them!)
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Congratulations! I hope you enjoyed the outing to the pub. 🙂
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Ah now that was part of the fiction… let’s see who spots the truth and who gets the made up bits…
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I thought that had to be the truth! 🙂
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Oh Geoff, it’s hard to think of a way to have more fun sitting in front of a computer than by reading your blogs. You are one of a kind. Many congrats on the soon-to-be-acquisition of a son-in-law. What great joy a family expansion is, and oh! the many more tales there will be to come. Lucky us! :0)
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Thanks Pam. Glad you enjoy them.
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I am sure that your continuing chronicle of this episode in your life will continue to amuse and amaze. Especially when you have to remortgage your house to pay for a “simple wedding.”
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Amongst other disasters….
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If you haven’t ever or recently seen “Father of the Bride” with Steve Martin this would be a perfect time to watch it.
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Would it be one of those… oh heck that’s so me… movies?
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It would have you laughing.
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Oh I have a lot to catch up on! I’ll put the kettle on!
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Have fun
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