An AU Forum First?

[MrFSS]

Many of you know RailfanLNK (Al C) and how this forum helped generate him into a great Amtrak supporter and rider. There is another forum member who doesn't post a lot that you need to know about, too.

She is Husker Mom (Brenda) and Al has asked me to let the forum know we have what I think is a first:

These two fine folks have announced their engagement to be married next year.

PM them, if you like, and offer your congratulations.

They are the first two forum members, to my knowledge, who will have been married as forum members. Maybe we can have Anthony or AlanB perform the ceremony!

 

[AlanB]

Ya need a license for that Tom.

Congratulations Brenda and Al!

 

[ALC Rail Writer]

So Brenda is going to have to change her name to Husker Mom LNK? :lol:

Congrats to you both, happy trails!

 

[wayman]

Ya need a license for that Tom.
Congratulations Brenda and Al!

Anyone can conduct a civil marriage in Massachusetts -- there's a simple form to fill out, a small fee ($25 I think), and then you are authorized by the state to perform one legal marriage. Friends of mine did this two years ago, and it allows for a lovely and very personalized marriage ceremony. So legally, Anthony could conduct the marriage. But it's possible the parties being married may also have to be Massachusetts residents, which would present a problem.

And, congratulations!!!

 

[Rail Freak]

Congrats Brenda & Al!!!!

Didn't know there was that much drinking goin on at those gatherings, lol. (Just kidding)!!!

RF

 

[saxman]

Congrats Al and Brenda!

Perhaps this is really the reason why Al once or twice suggested our next AU Gathering to be in Lincoln! :lol:

 

[RailFanLNK]

Thanks everyone! We are just starting to get things rolling on a private wedding, a fun honeymoon and a open house for all our friends! What I like is whenever we have had to cancel an Amtrak trip, my soon-to-be significant other is always really bummed that "we aren't taking the train". So guys, when you find a woman that loves rail travel and loves Husker (or whatever your team may be) football, propose right there on the spot!

 

[the_traveler]

Congratulations to both of you!

and a open house for all our friends!

I guess that leave many of us out! :lol:

 

[had8ley]

Congrats to two of our finest members. Hope you enjoy a long happy marriage.

 

[Anthony]

Congratulations, Al and Brenda!

 

[Joel N. Weber II]

Congratulations!

But it's possible the parties being married may also have to be Massachusetts residents, which would present a problem.

I'm pretty sure that being married in Massachusetts simply requires that the couple be eligible for marriage under the laws of their home state.

 

[Joel N. Weber II]

We are just starting to get things rolling on a private wedding, a fun honeymoon

Isn't that what chartered dome cars are for?

 

[chertling]

Congratulations to you both!!!

 

[Everydaymatters]

Again, Congratulations! You are two very special people and all of us who know you are very happy for you.

Brenda, get going on that knee rehab so you can walk down the aisle.

 

[sky12065]

So Brenda is going to have to change her name to Husker Mom LNK? :lol:
Congrats to you both, happy trails!

...or maybe RailFanLNK could change his to RailFanMOM! :unsure:

Congratulations to both... I think?

 

[Ryan]

So guys, when you find a woman that loves rail travel and loves Husker (or whatever your team may be) football, propose right there on the spot!

Amen! Any woman that's OK with a 2 week train trip around the country for a honeymoon is a keeper in my book (even if she is a Ga Tech fan).

Congrats to you both, Al.

 

[the_traveler]

So Brenda is going to have to change her name to Husker Mom LNK? :lol:

...or maybe RailFanLNK could change his to RailFanMOM! :unsure:

...or maybe Al will be Mr Husker Mom! :lol:

 

[George Harris]

Ya need a license for that Tom.
Congratulations Brenda and Al!

Anyone can conduct a civil marriage in Massachusetts -- there's a simple form to fill out, a small fee ($25 I think), and then you are authorized by the state to perform one legal marriage.

Similar law in California, although it appears that not all counties will permit it.

 

[AKA]

Thanks everyone! We are just starting to get things rolling on a private wedding, a fun honeymoon and a open house for all our friends! What I like is whenever we have had to cancel an Amtrak trip, my soon-to-be significant other is always really bummed that "we aren't taking the train". So guys, when you find a woman that loves rail travel and loves Husker (or whatever your team may be) football, propose right there on the spot!

Congrats to you. I found that woman 40 years ago and I did marry her. She is a pro football fan.

 

[Shanghai]

Congrats Al and Brenda!

Many happy years together.

 

[The Metropolitan]

Anyone contact the news media outlets? - maybe they'd front for a ceremony aboard the PPC for coverage?!?

Congrats to you both!

 

[DesertRat]

Wow! Congrats you two!

 

[Husker Mom]

Thanks everyone! We will be staying in Chicago as part of our honeymoon and Al wanted to stay at the hostel. :angry: I wanted to kick him, but since I just had my knee replaced last week, I didn't think that was a good idea. :unsure: Anyone have any suggestions on a nice hotel in the downtown area?

Brenda

 

[Green Maned Lion]

I always liked the Drake. Its pricey, though.

 

[GG-1]

Aloha Al and Brenda

May you always enjoy the best! Congratulations on finding each other.

Eric