Today, my husband and I celebrated 61 years of marriage!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

We went out to dinner at Eddie V's in El Segundo and had a wonderful time . . .

[Solly Mack]

1. Happy Anniversary to you both!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Thanks so much, my dear Solly! We had a great time.

[Inkey]

3. It it seeing you two having fun together

This is making my day too !!!

Congratulations to you both !!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thank you so much for your wonderful words, my dear Inkey!

I'm glad that my photos showing us having fun make your day!

We had such a good time. The food was ample and delicious. We brought some of it home because it was too much!

We did have a lovely anniversary.

[MIButterfly]

5. Congratulations on 61 years, CaliforniaPeggy!

That's a wonderful love story and quite an accomplishment. Happy, happy anniversary and I wish you many more happy years together. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks so much for your amazing thoughts, my dear MIButterfly!

We two hope for many more years, but since we're both in our 80's, that might be a dream!

[SuzyandPuffpuff]

7. Lovely

Job well done! 💕 congratulations 🎉👏

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Thanks so much, my dear SuzyandPuffpuff! After so many years, it's truly easy! ...n/t

[spooky3]

8. Congratulations, and best wishes for many more years! Nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Thanks very much, my dear spooky3! We hope for many more years too! ...n/t

[Phoenix61]

9. How wonderful! Wishing you both a very, very happy anniversary! 😀

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Thanks so much my dear Phoenix61! We had a great day and a fab dinner! ...n/t

[marble falls]

10. He married you in highschool? Congradulations!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. It sure looks that way, doesn't it??? But no.

We were in our 20's and now we're in our 80's!! Thanks so much for your great remarks, my dear marble falls!

[Ocelot II]

11. Congratulations!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Thanks for your wonderful wishes, my dear Ocelot II! ...n/t

[George McGovern]

12. Kindest respectul regards Peggy and Beau. Is this normal tabletop behavior?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Thanks for your lovely remarks, my dear George!

My husband has a wicked funny streak, and when he has the right tools, he can be very funny! This is what you're seeing here.

[Deuxcents]

13. Happy Anniversary to both of you 🥂 A great way to celebrate is with a feast and thanks for sharing

I remember your photos from last year, your 60th anniversary, and so much has happened in the past year with you and it’s been an amazing journey we’ve been privileged to come along. Wishing both of you a healthy and happy year until we get to be with you on your 62nd anniversary 🌺

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Thank you so very much, my dear Deuxcents! Your comments are very right on.

This past year has been something else.

I really hope that my life will become waaaay more normal. Otherwise, the stress could shorten my life.

[summer_in_TX]

19. Congratulations to you both, dear CaliforniaPeggy!

What a joy and blessing to be able to spend so much time with the person you love most.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. Thanks very much, my dear summer_in_TX!

This is how we see it too. It's amazing.

[SheltieLover]

23. Happy Anniversary to both of you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Many thanks, my dear SheltieLover! It was a grand day.

[Tikki]

24. Congratulations..you two.

and many more...

The Tikkis

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. Thanks so much, my dear Tikki, to you both!

We also hope for many more years . . .

[Beartracks]

25. Congratulations to the 2 of you!

I hope in the last photo your hubby was just offering to go carve your initials in a tree somewhere!

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. Thanks so much, my dear Beartracks! Ah, you made me laugh!

He was just clowning for the camera! He does have a pronounced funny side and you never know when it'll appear!

[Beartracks]

31. I firmly believe a shared sense of humor is one of the secrets!

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[rubbersole]

40. As important as any shared trait.

[Mz Pip]

28. Congratulations!

🎉🥂

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Thank you so much, my dear Mz Pip! We had a great time tonight. ...n/t

[applegrove]

32. So nice.

[Permanut]

33. Great pics..

61 years? You know, if you work it right, this could turn out to be a long term deal for you.

[people]

34. Happy wonderful anniversary!

[slightlv]

35. Happy anniversary... and may you be blessed with many more! nt

[OAITW r.2.0]

36. God bless you both.

That's a looooong time together.

[mamajudi]

37. Happy Anniversary!!

That’s wonderful…what a sweet couple you are. Lovely dinner too!! Congrats and best wishes to you both!

[mwmisses4289]

38. congrats! 🎉🎊🍾🥂🍰

[rubbersole]

39. Happy Anniversary!

Hope you have many more!

[fierywoman]

41. Congratulations! You both look great! I wish you many, many more!

[niyad]

42. Happiest of anniversaries, my dear Ms Peggy, and thank you for

inviting us along to share in your celebration.

[HeartsCanHope]

43. Happy Anniversary to you both, CaliforniaPeggy!

May you have many more years together!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

44. Mazel tov!

[oldsoldierfadingfast]

45. Seeing thru pictures ...

so much love and happiness is a joy in its self to behold. Congratulations and thank you both for sharing with us.

[LoisB]

46. That is awesome! Congratulations to both of you. Everything looks beautiful.

[JHB]

47. My dear CaliforniaPeggy...

CONGRATU-frigging-LATIONS!

You two haven't been married for longer than I've been alive, but it's damned close. And I can't help smiling for you.

It's always great to encounter people who -- at least on some points -- are examples of "the way things ought to be."