Good news!!!

[mac]

Hi guys,

Now I know this sound odd, and quite premature. But it looks like my Girl Friend and I are going to start courting fully in about 1 year. We have know each other for over 15 years. And well we have had no trouble thus far, and she and I are about to have a family get together mid this year to talk things over in person, and start planning. While she and her family are here they will be looking at houses to shift into in NZ. While on holiday.

What makes it good is I have her parents consent on the proposed plan. That is one wait of my mind!

So all I have to do is pass my Course. Get set up with this fellow who seems interested in training me as a Apprentice sparky. Then get ready to support some one else.

Yes I know being 17 is young. But by the time I get well established in the apprenticeship I will be well into my 18th year of age, and then I want to give us some more time to get use to each other, say till 19 then I plan to ask for her hand.

Yes this is personally, but we are all friends so I am happy to share it.

mac

[bluebluecow]

big congrats

age doesnt matter as you have know each other for soo long, when you meet someone that it clicks with it does, gosh I sound mature lol

2 of my friends were teenage mums at 16, there kids are now 16 and 11, they are still happy with the same bloke who was there father and other kids too, so it can and does work

liz

[Gemini]

Wow congratulations mac!thumbs2:

[mac]

Cheers all,

Edit, Jemini she liver out at of Warwick, not far from you. She is on the broader of NSW and QLD.

mac

[Gemini]

Wow Warwick isn't far at all!! I used to ride my motorcycle out to Warwick on weekends for a cruise. It's a nice little area.

[mac]

Wow Warwick isn't far at all!! I used to ride my motorcycle out to Warwick on weekends for a cruise. It's a nice little area.

Yea it. I lived at a place called Maryville. On the main highway from brissy Ipswich to Warwick.

Very nice place. Just to hot. O love a constant temp of 5'c. Very nice. Not 30+++++'c.

mac

[Gemini]

Yea it. I lived at a place called Maryville. On the main highway from brissy Ipswich to Warwick.

Very nice place. Just to hot. O love a constant temp of 5'c. Very nice. Not 30+++++'c.

mac
Yeah it is nice. It's close enough to the city if you need it - but it's also a bit country like.
Yeah Brissy in summer time is awful if your not a fan of heat and humidity!!!

[mac]

When temps get over 10=15'c I get lethargic and very tired. Also very grumpy. Don't know why but I can't take the heat.

It is not uncommon for me to be in shorts and t-shirt in snow, as long as there is no wind about. Then I can feel it is bit cool.

mac

[invadertoast]

Congrats!! That is great news! Age doesn't matter, you guys know how you feel :) I know how excited you must be - I've been with my Canadian boyfriend for over 7 years now, it will be 8 in the fall. The distance thing is tough but we've honestly never had any major issues and some people think wei're weird because we never fight. We're waiting to see how my job goes this summer before we start talking to marriage visa lawyers, I'm leaving this weekend to go see him for a week - yay!

Edit : cool, this is my 1,000th post! A new record for any forum I've ever belonged to!

[fishlover49]

Congrats to you!! thumbs2:

[Poofaye C.]

Sounds awesome Mac!!! Hopefully what I'm about to write doesn't affect you. From what I have read from you, it seems like the following does not consern you at all!!!

Sorry, I do think age can be a factor for many reasons. In my opinion there two major reasons for young lovers not making it. Remember, just my opinion.
Many young people these sad days are out of school and are not continuing their education. It's always hard the first few years of course, but not having a career however can add so much additional stress, some young couples sometimes cannot handle the income strain.

My second reason can be considered silly, but I find it horribly true. It can be debated, that young people should be allowed to play. Responsibility towards school work and career being a must. Doing all the stupid things that you just can't do when seriously dating or married. Some young men and women find this statement very silly/stupid. They have no problem being committed at an early age. If this is you, more power to you, you are a far better young man than most.

Some will be offended by this statement. I feel it's simply truth.

You Mac seem to be on the right path. Your folks are I'm sure quite proud of you. It's nice seeing young people like yourself attacking life the way you do! Best wishes to your pursuit for happiness!!!

[Brookfish]

wtg bud! best of luck. thumbs2:

[Deleted User]

Congratulations Mac. :19: thumbs2: :19:

[sandy_n]

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Mac, you've got a good head on your shoulders. You know what you want and you're going after it. I know much older people who don't have their stuff together as well as you!

[Sharon]

Sounds awesome Mac!!! Hopefully what I'm about to write doesn't affect you. From what I have read from you, it seems like the following does not consern you at all!!!

Sorry, I do think age can be a factor for many reasons. In my opinion there two major reasons for young lovers not making it. Remember, just my opinion.
Many young people these sad days are out of school and are not continuing their education. It's always hard the first few years of course, but not having a career however can add so much additional stress, some young couples sometimes cannot handle the income strain.

My second reason can be considered silly, but I find it horribly true. It can be debated, that young people should be allowed to play. Responsibility towards school work and career being a must. Doing all the stupid things that you just can't do when seriously dating or married. Some young men and women find this statement very silly/stupid. They have no problem being committed at an early age. If this is you, more power to you, you are a far better young man than most.

Some will be offended by this statement. I feel it's simply truth.

You Mac seem to be on the right path. Your folks are I'm sure quite proud of you. It's nice seeing young people like yourself attacking life the way you do! Best wishes to your pursuit for happiness!!!

Totally agree!!! I don't want to be a "wet blanket"...but be careful!!! Young love is very romantic, until you have to deal with real life....:ssmile:

[*Sarah*]

As long as you have a realistic idea of what life really is, I'm sure you guys will be happy and able to make it work :)

My hubby and I got married when I was 19 and he was still 18...it's been 8 amazingly wonderful years and we now have 2 gorgeous children. We had both been through some hard times in life and knew that it was no cakewalk. We struggled, but had eachother to lean on when times got tough, and tho we're not "rich" we are pretty well financially stable and at 21 we bought our first home, sold it, and now at 27 own a different home. We rarely fight, and tho we do have our hot and cold moments, it's nothing that would ever have either of us considering bailing out of our marriage. If you know what you want, are willing to work hard to make it work, are willing to accept the many different changes that you and your SO will go through, and are truly committed, you can have a life of happiness :)
Congratulations to you and best wishes.

[Taurus]

Totally agree!!! I don't want to be a "wet blanket"...but be careful!!! Young love is very romantic, until you have to deal with real life....:ssmile:

Mac, I'm cautiously optimistic for you and wish you the best of luck. I'll echo others concerns reguarding your age. Take it slow. thumbs2:

[mac]

Hi guys,
Thanks for these pointed statements of advice. All is very true.

Poofaye C.
Thanks you for your great points. I am far from being offended. I am glad and very pleased you have brought it up. All is true and needs to be factored into a relation ship. So thank you.

Now I will answer some of your questions.

I am have finished school as of February last year. Hence why I was at a milking shed, to get money. I have only been doing some maths to keep my brain active, for the electrical trade. Which only has 4-5 months more to go of written work before I can get a proper full time job.:19:
As for her, she is a Qualified cook, not far from being a chief.
So as far as qualifications go that is good.

As for getting the child hood fun out, well we have been doing that. Well I have. More so over the last 2 years. My trouble is I tend to get over focused in what I do. Like at the dairy. I was so focused at getting good at it I was the manager in 5 weeks. The same as the Kitchen I worked at Supervisor in 3 weeks. So the trouble is I really do find it hard to have much fun. I would prefer doing a 120 work week instead of playing on a Play-station or Xbox for 10 minuets. Always been like that don't know why, but have.

Any way must get to the sparky course. Talk latter.
Ohh and it is the first time the folks ever have agreed with me on choice of girl.thumbs2: I only just found out the reason they left aussy was one the heat two to see if we would still be friends. And no joke. Truth.

mac