There is nothing like being part of a romance writers conference to highlight romance, big time. I'm not talking a 'gaggle' (thanks Tracie for that word) of writers talking over the top of each other to give their opinion on romance. I'm talking the few lucky women who were able to take their husbands with them, most notably to the awards dinner night. There were some real tear jerker moments, some of which I won't mention because they were so achingly personal. The LoveCats, Sharon Archer had her husband with her on the night, (note picture on left) and her special thank you to him was so very romantic. *sigh* Guess I'm a teary sort of gal =)
Anyway, this brings me to romance, in all its glorious forms - well the romance I share with my husband. He isn't a flowers and chocolates sort of a guy. But he's the biggest kind of romantic in other ways. Building a patio so I can sit outside and listen to the rain. Turning the hole in the ground amongst the jungle (that was my front garden) into a huge fishpond complete with dragon fountain, waterfall and coloured lights. Installing my kitchen complete with dishwasher (fainting with delight here!!) so I have more time to write. Building a deck onto the pool to overlook our paddock - great writing area - and then fixing the endless problems to the 'damn' swimming pool because I adore swimming.
These are just some of the wonderful things that come to mind. I didn't mention all the times he's looked after our children while I go to conferences or when I need to write
Yes, my husband definately isn't a romantic in the traditional sense, but wow, I think he just might be romantic!!!
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Awwwhhh - that is a beautiful post Mel. Look Sharon and Mr Archer :) they looks so happy. And Mel - you look like a princess on your wedding day.
My husband is the same. He will put togther a cd of my favourite favourite songs - or order my fav movie. That is more romnantic than chocolates and flowers anyday.
Yes, I agree, there's much more to romance than chocolate and flowers! It takes more thought and effort to build a patio or burn a cd of favourite songs than it does to grab a bunch of flowers at a florist. (Although that's not to say there's anything wrong with flowers -- it's always nice to be on the receiving end of a lovely bouquet!) Your husbands sound like keepers, girls!
Where can I find a hubby like yours, ladies? :-D
They do look adorable Tracie, great to see SHaron's husband so supportive of her.
And thank you re: the photos. I was married a bit later in life LOL!
Emily, definately keepers! (I say that after a disastrous, failed relationship.)
Kylie, you'll find your man soon. Maybe he's the one driving the big red truck witht the hoses??? (g)
Mel, your hubby sounds lovely! I like a man who can show you how much loves you by doing thoughtful things like your hubby does.
I'm married to a man who does the similar things (I'm prepared to admit he's more romantic than I am - can you believe it?!). I don't need flowers to keep me happy, although he does surprise me with those occasionally.
How lucky are we?
:-) Mon
Awwww, how romantic :) And I totally agree about the romantic moments at the awards dinner - I had a tear in my eye, too :)
Mel, you found a keeper! How adorable that he keeps making things that have special meaning for you - the patio, the kitchen, the deck... yep, definitely a keeper!
And that picture through the window is *gorgeous*!
Mel, you've definitely got a lovely man there! A real keeper! I think "romance" is in the eye of the beholder - all those wonderful practical things your hubby does are very romantic because he's doing them for you!
I love your wedding pics! And thanks for posting the pic of Glenn and me. I hope you don't mind but I've taken a copy of it!
:)
Sharon
Mon, we are so so lucky, so easy to take stuff like that for granted at times isn't it? =)
Leah, I totally agree. There was something extra special about that awards dinner (aside from Tracey and Sharon getting their awards!)
Hi Rachel!
Yes, I like to think my hubby is a little bit different - in a charming kind of way, of course - but I love him all the more for it =)
Sharon the picture with you and your hubby radiates with happiness, I can only be as lucky hey!
Aw Mel what a gorgeous post! You made me release my unromantic hero is actually a real hero in so many other ways! And wasn't the conf gorgeous in terms of those lovely hubbies who were totally devoted to their gorgeous wives :)
Hi Rachael,
I'm so glad =)
Sometimes it takes a little twig to see the forest through the trees! (oh, that is clever! LOL)
The conference was so great, I'm so glad those lovely hubbies were recognised at the awards dinner.
Aw, Mel, you look just like a bride ought to on her wedding day! Your hubby sounds a lot like mine -- a complete honey. Just like Mr Archer there -- he looked so proud at the awards ceremony that it made one just go gooey.
Thanks for a gorgeous post and reminder about what makes a true hero :-)
Thanks Michelle,
nothing like a hands-on kinda man, hey!?
Go the supportive romantic husbands. I think what your hubby does for you is the epitome of romance Mel. And yes, I loved seeing the proud hubbys at the awards dinner and the lovely speeches thanking hubbys.
I agree Eleni,
and those speeches were so heart renching!
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