an exciting off-topic announcement

I haven't been too active on the forums as of late, and I miss it quite a lot, but a lot is going on in my life right now and leaves me precious little time to sleep, much less tie much, or post on here, unfortunately.

But you all are very dear to me and I want to share with you this wonderful news!

I'm engaged!

My boyfriend (and best friend!) of slightly over one year (and the one who introduced me to fly-fishing and fly-tying) proposed to me Saturday night at a salsa dancing party in my hometown! It was a total surprise as moments after he proposed both of our families and many close friends emerged from behind a closed door to celebrate with us!

We will be wed September 3rd of this year. We haven't decided yet where we will be fishing on our honeymoon. If you have any recommendations, we're up for hearing them!

I'll post a few pictures of the ring, which he is very proud of. (He worked hard and saved up for a long time to buy this ring, and he designed it himself!)

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And here we are, which is a picture much more representative of US than a piece of jewelry. :-D

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Just wanted to share the news! :-)

fondly,
Karli-Rae

Hi Karli-Rea,

Wonderful News! Best wishes! I'm very happy for you and will pray for God to Bless you both!

God bless,

Gandolf

I recomend you both be happy with one another & do your absolute best to make each other the as happy as you can be. The rewards are worth more than all the diamonds & gold in the world. GOOD onya both!!

Karli-Rae,
That's a beautiful ring leading to a beautiful marital union. Take a little advice from an ol' goat who has been married for almost 41 years....the ONE word, other than LOVE, that defines a successful marriage is COMMUNICATION. It needs to be two way, open, honest, & equal.
Congrats to you both! :D
God Bless,
Mike

Congratulations!

Congratulations! As for a fishing honeymoon check out Gates Au Sable Lodge on the sponsors page. Not foo far from Iowa with nice rooms and right on the Au Sable river.

CONGRATS Karli-Rae! That is awesome news!!!

I'd check out southern Missouri/Northwest Arkansas. Gorgeous scenery and everything from trout to stripers to smallies to chase.

Good on ya' kiddies. Sounds like you've really gotten into the fishing aspect of life. It's a good place to be, especially if you both share the same passion. It's something you can grow into and take it wherever you want it to take you. Speaking of that, why don't you go whole hog and make a trip west. The area within a hundred miles in any direction from West Yellowstone contains countless opportunities to catch some really nice fish in September. There are a bunch of us on here that could narrow your choices down for you, depending on what kind of fishing you like. Congratulations!!!

Karli -

Congratulations to Christopher. He got engaged to a real sweetheart !!

John

P.S. You got your congratulations in a PM.

Not just any hand could frame such a beautiful ring.

I congratulate your best friend on his tastes in rings and fishing partner. Congratulations to you for seeing his efforts, his pride and for your fishing partner. Congratulations to you both for finding each other.

For a honeymoon I would go to KennebunkportMaine, Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, rent a convertible, make no reservations and stay in bed and breakfasts, but I would have to be back by the 10 th, Notre Dame is playing Michigan

Congratulations! I have to warn you though, this marriage thing isn't all it's cracked up to be. Why? My wife and I will have only been married 40 years next week. She was and still is my best friend, so you are starting out with an advantage. Best wishes.

At the risk of sounding like an old hippie, which I probably am, "Outta Sight." I'm happy for you and wish you and yours all the best. A camping honeymoon in North Idaho on the St. Joe River in early September might be nice.
Again, congratulations.

What great news to start my day!! Congratulations to the both of you!!!

That's beautiful. I see a great future. Congratulations to both of you.
Bruce

Thanks for sharing the good new's.......Congratulation to both of you!! :)

Congratulations! I just got married this past August, couldn't be happier! I would second Gates Au Sable Lodge. September is a great time of the year to be there. If you're looking for something a bit farther from home, well, Campfire Lodge in West Yellowstone might be a good place to start too.

TT.

Congratulations,makes me feel good.Love,that's what it is all about.

Congratulations to you both!

Congratulations! Very nice ring too!
As for a honeymoon, September in the Lovely Cook Islands is right in the middle of the Whale season. Tropical Island, blue lagoon, great fishing, great place, lovely people and whales just outside the lagoon. If you can afford it a short flight from Rarotonga is Aitutaki, the Loveliest lagoon in the whole of the Pacific and here there be Bonefish!
All the best.
Mike

Congratulations to both of you. September? HMMM. Honolulu is nice in September. Jim

Karli-Rae,

Congratulations to you and your beau!! Btw, the title of this forum is Fly Anglers Online, and since you're a Fly Angler and your Online, it can't be off-topic, but it can be exciting! LOL!!!!

All the best, Dave S.

Greetings from Iceland:

Hjartanlega til hamingju med trulofunina.

:)

Hurray for you both - the late JC and I spend many years fishing together, as Trav and I will continue to do as long as we are physically able.
It's good for the soul and tends to keep everything else in perspective. Very nice news!

Your post really made my day! Congratulations to you both! While I am at it I will put in a plug for the Honey Moon Capital Niagara Falls or the Pocono Mountains here in Pa. Steel head in the Niagara River or native brookies in a Pa mount spring fed stream.

Personally if I had the money i would take Amy and off to New Zealand we would go.

Congratulations from a Michigander with a lot of connections in Iowa.
Ring.............................................. .........................$1,000+
Wedding........................................... ......................$5,000+
Gates Au Sable Lodge............................................. .$90 per night
Waking up with your best friend every morning..........PRICELESS!
Working on 43 years with my best friend.
mcsteff
p.s. don't forget forgiveness.

Congradulations from Texas Karli-Rae.....is that Tim Magraw you are gonna marry?....Sure looks like eem.....best wishes to the both of you!!!
I recommend for the honeymoon >Miami Florida for some Peacock bass fishin from Kayaks with Cordell Braum,the Bonefish Whisperer

Hi Karli-Rae,

Concerning Mike Thomas' note on the island and the fly fishing. He mentions that it is right in the middle of whale season, and he also mentions bone fishing.

My own though is that in spite of the fact that it is whale season, I would ignore the whale fly fishing, and just fly fish for the bone fish.

I don't know for certain, having never fly fished for whales, but my guess is that it might take something like a 75 weight fly rod. If you buy such a rod, you will probably never have a chance to use it again for the rest of your lives.

Further, I would guess that it would take a really big NFL lineman to be big and stout enough to cast a 75 weight fly rod. Take my advise....if you do choose to whale fish, RENT the fly rod, DO NOT BUY.

No, if you are going to fly fish there, stick with the bonefish, and ignore the whale fly fishing.

Regards,

Gandolf

Congratulations! I wish you nothing but happiness for the years ahead.

CONGRATS Karli-Rae! You can't beat North Arkansas for fishing, just sayin.

Hi Karli,

That's wonderful news. Congratulations. Fishing or not, may you have a wonderful honeymoon and wonderful life together. 8T :)

Congratulations! All the best to you both as you enter a new section of life's river.

- Jeff

Karli-Rae,
Our Heartfelt Congrats to the Both of You, and If the Two of You are as Happy as We've been for the past 38 Years it will be a Wonderful Journey:-D

Congratulations and the very best to both of you!! My wife and I spent our honeymoon in Minnesota throwing flies at smallmouth and pike. About the same time of year you are looking at.

Congrats Karli-Rae!
I'll scond Gates Lodge as a spot for a fishing honeymoon. If you go, be sure to try out the "Chamber of Commerce" brookies at Dam 4.

Ed

Karli-Rae,

Congratulations. It isn't everyday that a guy can marry a fisherperson and one that ties her own flies at that. Man, is he ever the lucky one.

George

That is an exciting announcement. Congratulations on the engagement.

Karli-Rae,
Congratulations to you and Christopher. Loved the ring! You both look very happy. On one hand the next 6 months will seem slower than molasses and on the other hand time will fly. God bless.

Greg

Hey! Congrats to all concerned Karli! 40 years for us in December. I refer to her as "my first wife". Drives folks nuts. ;)