Tuesday, May 3, 2011

25 Years!

Wedding Reception, Forest Park, Ohio  1986


Lucky me! On this day, a quarter century ago, I married my one and only love. She is the soul who makes me whole, and brings out the best of my being. To me, we make a tuneful tandem, a strumming lute and melodious voice blending together as one.


We spent our honeymoon in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hiking, taking pictures, eating pancakes and pizza, taking pictures, etc.


Smoking Ridges, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee  © Doug Hickok


In our marriage we have journeyed together, through highs and lows,
balancing along ridges, venturing into valleys, and facing the fog of parenting.



Ridge Trail to Mt Craig, Mount Mitchell State Park, North Carolina  © Doug Hickok


Marriage is a thrilling hike through a wonderful but unpredictable wilderness...



Trail Marker, Tanawha Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina  © Doug Hickok

... on a path which we will continue to travel together
 for the next 25 years... or more.


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20 comments:

  1. ChrisophterMay 3, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Congratulations on your 25th Doug! That first shot is absolutely priceless! Have a wonderful anniversary!

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  2. cieldequimperMay 3, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    More I hope! Happy anniversary!

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  3. Cezar and LéiaMay 3, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    wow How wonderful! Happy Anniversary, I love the first shot, it's adorable!
    Lots of love to your hearts, I believe in true love and its power to change everything good in our lives!
    God bless you both!
    Léia

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  4. franzMay 3, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    a very happy anniversary, doug, and many more happy years together! hope you'll have lots of opportunities to visit the great smokies and other cool places in future! all the best to "the wife" as well! ;-))

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  5. brattcatMay 3, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Happy Anniversary! A toast to you and your beautiful bride. May your journey continue with fewer bumps and less fog through the next 25 years. May there be joy in every footfall, in each new discovery.

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  6. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Doug you have been the ideal son-in-law who can always make me laugh. You've been a good husband to our daughter and an great dad to our grandchildren. Thanks and Happy Anniversary to you both! And, I take better photos thanks to you.

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  7. AlexandraMay 3, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Congrats on the happy anniversary! And may the next 25 years be as wonderful as the first!

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  8. Michael RowlandMay 3, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Good your you, you must be a great guy,,,M

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  9. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Congratulations, happy anniversary!
    I wish good health and happiness to you and your loving ones for the next 50 years too! :)

    By the way, the photos are excellent!

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  10. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Wonderful!!

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  11. OlegMay 3, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    My best Congratulations to you!
    I wish you all the happiness in the world!
    SuperbPhotos both "Wedding Reception" and "Smoking Ridges"!

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  12. LúciaMay 3, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Congratulations for this beautiful day Doug!!!
    Lots of love, health, happiness and unforgetable moments for you and your wife. ;-)

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  13. OKMay 3, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    congrats!! 25 years is a big accomplishment, here's to 25 more.

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  14. T. BecqueMay 3, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    What a sweet tribute to your marriage. Happy anniversary!

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  15. London CallerMay 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Happy silver anniversary!
    Love your hat! :)
    Is it a pork pie hat? ;^)

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  16. OlaMay 4, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Congratulations on the anniversary!

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  17. GinnieMay 4, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Congratulations, Doug! Hip, hip, hooray! Here's to another 25, indeed.

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  18. FriedaMay 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Happy Anniversary to You!

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  19. NikMay 10, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Firstly congrats on 25 years! The photos are great metaphors :).

    I love the 'Smoking Ridges' photo, such a classic Blue Ridge Mnts site! I've never hiked North Carolina, but I'm going to have to put that in my To Do list.

    It's also lovely to see photos of Charleston again, I lived there on Daniel Island for years and I want to go back so bad! A couple more years and I'll be there again :), thank you for sharing your photos with us.

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  20. tusenMay 21, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    More....

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