Our family has a tradition of popping the question in a humorous, unusual, or very public way. Our oldest son chose Dodger Stadium’s “Tribute to Tommy Lasorda night” to have 30 of his friends in the outfield bleachers hold up a huge sign they had smuggled into the game reading “Tiffany, will you marry me?” while he slipped from his seat beside her above first base and on bended knee presented her with the ring. Only Dodger Stadium’s policy at that time prevented him from using the scoreboard as well.
So it is not surprising that our youngest son chose Sea World to ask that all-important question of his girlfriend of over four years. Lisa loves animals and particularly penguins. She has been collecting penguin dolls, prints, stuffed toys, pillows, etc. for years. So, of course, she was delighted that Steve invited her to visit Sea World during a short Christmas vacation and even more thrilled that he had arranged for a “back stage” tour of the penguin exhibit so she could get closer to the animals.
Mid-way through the tour a king penguin (named appropriately Tut) sporting a festive red ribbon waddled out toward the tour guide. The ribbon appeared to be holding a note of some kind. The guide, looking a little puzzled, removed the note and after briefly scanning it said, “Lisa, I believe this note is for you.” You guessed it. The note said, “You don't have to wait any longer." Lisa, puzzled, looked at Steve who had pulled out a diamond engagement ring. He asked simply, "Lisa, will you marry me?” Still in shock, Lisa said yes.
Her parents and brother were there to witness the event as, of course, were many of Lisa’s penguin friends. Congratulations, Steve and Lisa.
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