Most of you who know about this site, already know that we plan on getting married. But in case you’ve missed the news, I’ve posted it here.

We made the decision in Bozcaada, Turkey. Of course, Ingrid had read my mind before I even said anything so the element of surprise was never there. Also, I didn’t get a ring. But that’s ok because we were in relaxing Kale Pansiyon atop a beautiful island floating on the Aegean Sea. We’re sharing that view with you at the top of this page.

I told Ingrid to take a very thorough shower and laid out the Susanni blanket on our bed. The blanket was purchased from a carpet dealer in Avanos as an anniversary present for the both of us. I conned her into giving me her mom’s ring the night before. After she came out of the shower, we smiled and the Susanni became a wedding present. And that’s the story.

That happened on September 30, 2007. In one year, one month, and one day from then, Ingrid and I will finish this part of the story at Pema Osel Ling located between Santa Cruz and Watsonville.