Hope I've hacked my way far enough into your heart that you'll say yes.
All my love, Jonathan
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Neering
December 27, 2011
Fabulous!! Congratulations to you both and well wishes for a beautiful future together!!
Babette's F.
January 9, 2010
Merrill, I just saw this post now, wow, I am so happy for you and Jonathan, waht a lovely way to propose. May God shower you with good luck, and the best life can bring you.
Sugartoast
December 23, 2009
Oh my goodness, how romantic! Congratulations!!
(This blog just gets better and better.)
(This blog just gets better and better.)
spinthebottleny
December 23, 2009
Congrats you guys! Love this proposal. May I suggest the Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée 2004?
Sodium G.
December 28, 2009
Congratulations! I just saw this post. I am newly engaged too and let me just say, that Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee is amazing. I know Joy quite well from Iron Horse, so if you want to go do an absolutely necessary pre-wedding, bridal tasting, I'd love to accompany you!
Allison C.
December 23, 2009
Merrill: Congratulations! What wonderful news. I hope that you and Jonathan will be very, very happy, and that the chemistry in your life together will be every bit as wonderful as that in your kitchen. I feel lucky to be part of the Food52 community, especially with such a public expression of love and joy here! Cheers, happy holidays, and all the best for an exciting new chapter in 2010. ~ Allison
csalerno
December 23, 2009
Indeed, there was no better gift to give your family this year than this wonderful news. We are all happy to share in this joyous moment and send our warmest congratulations. Chantal and Mark Salerno
Merrill S.
December 23, 2009
Again, thanks to all of you who have taken the time to comment below -- your messages have really made this experience an amazing one for both us. And I agree: he couldn't have done much better on the proposal front! Hope you all have the happiest of holidays.
TheWimpyVegetarian
December 22, 2009
What a fabulous way to propose! You both have a lot of people raising a glass to toast you and your happiness. Many congrats and hope there are many years full of joy and celebration of your love ahead for you both!
agamom
December 22, 2009
What fantastic news! And such a creative, inventive proposal - how fun! Enjoy the beauty of the moment and look forward to the richness that life is sure to bring to you both. Our very, very, best wishes!
Veronica
December 22, 2009
What an enormous and joyful present you have given everyone--am still weepy (with glee) and so looking forward to the days ahead. Congratulations and all the love in the world to you both. You've put those glorious smiles of yours on any people's faces and in many people's hearts today!
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