An engaging conversation...
Some of you may be aware, others may not, and others simply might not be bothered in the slightest, but Vikki and I got engaged on Saturday.
It's been a little while coming, but it was great to finally pop the question over a picnic breakfast, at yep, you've guessed it, the Lickey Hills. I had taken her over under the guise of it being a birthday picnic (Saturday being her birthday as well) and lulled her in to a false sense of security before I pulled out the ring. (Another benefit of Asking Vikki on her birthday was that I didn't need to shell out for a present. Good thinking eh?)
The ring, as you can see below, is really lovely, and was made by a good friend of the family who goes to our church. Cliff, you did an amazing job.
In other news, a panel of judges has announced that the winner of The 2006 Find a Fascinating Fact Contest is... Jon Matthews! There were some excellent entries, and the judges would like to commend Trevor Phyo for his gallant effort with There are 92 confirmed cases of unaccounted for nuclear bombs lost at sea. Trevor receives a firm pat on the back, and Jon, your prize will be winging its way to you as soon as you send in your address (you can email me via my profile). Here, for the rest of you, is the winning fact:
In late 1923, when hyperinflation in Nazi Germany was its height, a loaf of bread cost 200 billion deutsch marks.
Bravo!
posted by Tim Lovell @ 11:16 AM
22 Comments:
A great BIG smacking congratulations to the new Lovells-to-be. So happy so happy so happy.
As an eye witness of the ring, it really is STUNNING and bootiful on the ladies hand. Well done Tim!
Vikki should write and give all the girl details and emotions.
So excited for you. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!
Also well done Jon.
Couldn't be happier.
Bit anal of me to spot this but why is the photo of the ring called "the ring adapted"? Did you photoshop out Vik's hairy knuckles? Anyway, another quality piece of diamond-mounting from Cliff. Nice rock, Vikki!
Many Norwegians send congratulations by the way.
Well done boy, many happy congratulations for you from Wales! We love you!!
On an more serious note, I am afraid I have to inform you that you may have to disqualify Jon from the Fact competition for misleading information. There was no such thing as Nazi Germany in 1923, Hitler and the Nazi Party didn't come to power till 1933. I may be wrong, I hope I am for the sake of the competition, please do check the facts, and punish Jon if he is wrong!!
get in timmy!!
good effort mate, that is brilliant news.
many happy congratulations from spain. You got a date yet?
(on a side note, i am afraid to say that benny is correct)
Congratulations Tim. Great news.
And yes, it would appear that my fact does contain some unfactual information. What is the panel's opinion? Do I still win or not?
give it to trev!
but this post is about vikki and tim we must remember, before we burn jon on a stake.
congrats guys. really pleased for you.
fantastic news!!
Can I make a suggestion that we set aside issues of Jon Matthews truthfulness and all punish ben for being such a loser.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
benny was right and jon matthews shoud have to write 300 words on the imprortance of facts and their contribution to society.
oh yeah-well done tim!
its all about asking a girl who might not say yes!
bolocks that was me
i was using kieras comp
Congratulations you guys!
Also, great content combo for a blog- the questionable validity of Jon's winning trivia and one of the most exciting days of your life
I think Kiera should get the prize just to save arguments, her facts weren't any good, but we love her!
PS For Vikki's 'girl details and emotions' - watch this space...
It is the decision of the panel that due to major factual discrepancies in the winners entry, the first prize shall be rewarded instead to Trevor.
Jon Matthews is banned from future Find a Fascinating Fact contests until such a time that the panel deems him suitably penitent. The 2006 Find a Fascinating Fact Contest can only operate if the entrants themselves rigorously investigate the veracity of the facts that they enter. Jon's gross negligence in this matter is highly undesirable, but special thanks must go to Mr Ben Brown, for without his vigilance, Jon may have got away with his heinous crime.
If the new winner can email in his address, his prize will be dispatched to him at the earliest possible date.
The 2006 Find a Fascinating Fact Contest judging panel
Yes, thank you. Thank you Panel, & of course thanks to Matthews who got his ‘ass beat down’.
This win however is not in vain, as it leads me to a someone darker note….
Let me ask you, that if Jon can be wrong about such a trivial thing, what else is he wrong about?
We were all ready to hail Jon as Fact winner, but had it not been for one of his own inner circle to stand up & question, then we would have all been taken in.
Perhaps I ask, may he also be wrong about other issues that he so gallantly puts to the floor? Perhaps, he is wrong about his beloved Welsh Rugby Team? Or perhaps he may even be mis-guided on ethics, & morality. Maybe, our convincing Marxist friend has it wrong about Socialism, Capitalism & World Economics. Perhaps the only way to solve our Global problems is to truly build our Cathedrals of Capitalism higher & higher.
You nearly had me Old Friend; you nearly convinced me I was wrong & you were right.
I was this close to selling my silvers…. I was this close to joining you.
Yes yes laugh it up Trevor.
To the panel:
Would as Justyn suggested, presenting a 300 word essay on facts and their contribution to society be sufficient evidence of my penitence?
It depends on the quality of the essay, but assuming it is of a high quality, the panel woiuld accept it as penitence.
Congratulations Timmy boy! really happy for you and vikki!
i can organise an alternative honey moon in the occupied territories if you're interested!
Looking forward to seeing you both when i'm back.
Congrats Mr Lovell. I knew you were in a serious relationship when you both stayed in my flat. The secret night visits to each others rooms was less than subtle. Just be aware we have thin walls!
Dispite not really knowing you I feel a warm sense of pride and happiness for you!
i thought i commented before but I guess it didn't work.
Big up you guys,
that really is sweet news.
I was strolling over a hill is the west bank when young andrew thought it prudent to share your news with me.
Cheers Lukas, and thanks guys. We really appreciate the comments. There should be more to come in terms of wedding news- so thats something to look forward to!!!
Timothy Oakes, Vikki and I are both respectable youth leaders, and we do not take kindly to this sort of salacious accusation that you have banded about on this blog.
I would remind of the laws in this country regarding slander- defaming our good name will come at a price. We both absolutely, unequivocally and completely deny the claims of improriety, of any kind, that you have so unsubtly laid at our door.
I didn't say you were doing anything naughty - the serious part was because I'm sure you were up late talking theology. I think you protest too much Mr Lovell!
*firm hand shake*
congratulations! good show
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