Saturday, August 23, 2008

Engaged at the Olympics

After watching the BMX finals yesterday Lisa was able to get a day pass into the Olympic Village to check it out. On the way to the village we made a quick stop to the Summer Palace to see what that was about ... it is a massive place with a big lake in the middle. We wanted to get to the Village so we did not spend too much time there.

Getting Lisa throuh security and accredited for the day went smoothly and we were in the Village and into the Caffeteria for lunch before we knew it.

After a good meal I showed Lisa around and we went for a walk and found a quiet shadded place to sit down and rest. I told Lisa that I went to the market to try to find her something that showed her how much I loved her. I said that I think I found something that she would like and that I got a good deal on it. She then hopped up all happy and said "lets go see it ... I want it now." I told her it was in my pocket and I pulled it out and opened a small box and she immediately jumped on me all in shock without me actually saying anything. After I got her to calm down and sit back down I went down on one knee and asked if she would marry me ... she said yes and jumped back on me again.

Lisa has made me the happiest guy at the Games ... no gold, silver, or bronze could be better than this! I am so excited to be spending the rest of my life with Lisa.

23 people have something to say:

Joel Filliol said...

Man of the hour!!!

CoachCT said...

Amazing Colin! congrats to you both.

Daniel Wells said...

Congrats Dude!!

Roger Hospedales said...

Nicely done. Congrats.

Andrew McCartney said...

Congrats on your engagement you two.
Cheers,
Andrew

Anonymous said...

Colin,

You romantic devil ! Congrats and best wishes to you and Lisa.

Dan n' Josh.

Stacey said...

It is fantastic what you and Simon have accomplished in the tri at the Olympics. Way to go. We loved seeing you jumping up and down when you finished with a big grin on your face. So fun and so right on.
Congratulations and good luck.
Stacey, Dave, Daniel and Vienna Wilson
Stratford

Anonymous said...

i do tris you copy me, i get engaged you copy me... when will it end

Birgit said...

Congratulations Colin, to you and Lisa...life sure has a great way of working out. We're so glad that she was able to be a part of this momentous journey you've been on and what a happy ending! We're so happy for you both.

Love,
Birgit,Reimund & the Gerke Gang

runninggunner said...

Congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

Colin,

That was such a beautiful post! Congratulations :)

Jess

Anonymous said...

Top notch Colin, so happy for the both of you, I got a little teary eyed just reading the blog. This will be an olympics to remember on many fronts, congats!!! DCH, see you in the Hammer! God bless

Brent Poulsen said...

Hey Bro,
Congrats, say hi to Lisa!!
CHeers,
Brent

Brent Poulsen said...

Hey Bro,
Congrats, say hi to Lisa!!
CHeers,
Brent

FatDad said...

Colin,
Amazing what an engagement and a hugely successful Olympics will do for the popularity of a guys blog!! Congrats on everthing. Watching you cross the line made me proud to be a Canadian and really captured the spirit of sport.

Anonymous said...

your life is over.

Benson said...

Very cool. Nicely done.

Anonymous said...

Colin..your blog is fabulous. I learned so much more about the olympic experience from reading this. Well done and a big CONGRATULATIONS!
from Simon's evil mother-in-law

Brian said...

Colin,

What are you doing in terms of racing this year? Just curious.

Brian

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