Congratulations! In a world where marriage seems to mean a 3 year commitment instead of “for better or for worse”, it is great to hear stories like yours. Here is to another 20!
I am about to start my quest for 20 years starting with day 1 next month.
I’ve been reading for a while and never commented. I’m married to a guy you work with – Chris…
Many things you write are funny, moving, interesting – I’m hooked. But this simply moved me. You were, still are and will always be a beautiful couple.
Happy Anniversary! Our most sincere congratulations!
Congratulations…That is awesome. My wife and I just celebrated our’s on the 7th and I know the feeling of making the right choice. It is a good feeling and we are happy for you.
Comment by Scott in Owatonna, MN | 08.13.2008 | 8:39 am
Congrats and Happy Anniversary Fatty & Susan. Enjoy the day and the milestone. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
From a Specialized Tarmac & FSR Rider and his wife, a Specialied Ruby Rider
My wife and I will be celebrating our 20th in two weeks. Your writing of the good and tough times shared by you two reminds me try to be a better husband and to appreciate all that we have. Thanks!
Bravo! Yes, 20 years of marriage is good, but I’m talking about how you’ve delayed your Leadville story YET ANOTHER DAY with a nearly unassailable post. (I say “nearly” because here I am assailing.) You are indeed wily.
Congrats… 20 is a milestone worthy of a big celebration.
I am surprised that you got married when you were so young – 22 by my calculations. Want to share the love story behind it?
I agree with all above. Wonderful photo, wonderful couple. And yes I did cry (am crying).
As I look at my marriage of 18 years that did not succeed (except in the two wonderful kids we have), your stories gives me inspiration to take that step again.
How sweet! I love how kind you always are, crash post nothwithstanding.
I don’t ride bikes, I don’t know how I found your blog, but I’ve been captured for quite some time.
Blessings on you all.
You used to have hair?! Serious?! Isn’t it silly, you don’t really ever LOSE hair it just kinda migrates.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Susan and FC!! Much love and many prayers for the both of you!
WIN Susan!
I loved the pic. The funny thing to me is that as happy as you look in the pic it is so much better as you grow older together as you two have. I have a similar pic of my wife and I back 17 years ago. We looked real happy. And yet I didn’t know near as much about happiness back then as I do know with her.
Um, Fatty, what did you do to woo such a beautiful woman? Was it your thick, wavy locks of hair that entranced her? Your fantabulous, hypnotizing stubble? Tell us your secret…
Congratulations to you both- you are so very blessed.
I recognized Susan right away, but it really did take me a bit to be able to tell that was you… of course, every hair comment that could possibly be made has already been made. Bummer.
After reading your blog for some time I have to say that this post is by far the MOST touching to me thus far…as they say “A picture is worth a thousand words” My best to both of you on such a special day!
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. What great role models you are for your children. The devotion, edification, and complete love for one another while keeping a sense of humor is something they will carry with them forever.
Best wishes for many more years of celebration!
For a minute I was like, who’s that dude with Susan? Then I realized what I was looking at and I almost cried a little. It’s such a beautiful romantic picture. My hubby and I celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary next month, and the 20th anniversary of our first date in December. Congratulations.
Wonderful picture…thanks for sharing things like that with us. You two have really touched my family’s life and I’ve never even met you. Good people have that affect on the world. My wife and I are celebrating 14 years on the 25th…I mean 26th of august….crap now I’m in trouble……
I’ll be showing this picture to my wife of 3 months. We have 19 years and 9 months to play catch up.
It is such a joy to read your blog knowing that we both share the love for bicycles and riding. Who would have known that you would also inspire me to love my wife the way that you have loved yours.
You had me teary eyed again, Fatty. *hugs* to you and Susan.
Congratulations FC! Coming up for 10 myself. It’s a good thing.
I thought some of your readers were being rude, until a little research revealed that ‘lucked out’ has exactly the opposite meaning in the US compared to here in Oz (and in the UK).
Nice coincidence !! I also have 20 years of marriage and the love for bycicles and for my wife (ooops other way around :-) ) deepens every year. This year my fatty pink jersey came with me from Salamanca to Santiago (spain) on a fantastic seven day XC ride with my 16th year old boy. Once there we had a “Win Susan” poster to unravel and photograph in front of the cathedral.
Congratulations to both from Portugal
Happy Anniversary and be blessed as you celebrate your time together. We just celebrated our 22 :) Not always an easy road is it? But so worth it!! Enjoy and congratulations!
Congratulations from me and my wife also! Thanks for sharing your blog with us. We almost had the same day but ended up with today instead (Aug 14th) on which we’re now celebrating our 7th! Here’s to going as long again! :)
Congratulations! I’ve got a few more years before getting to the 20 yr mark, but I totally understand what you mean about how the time feels with the right woman. It’s been so comfortable, even in the tough times.
Thank you for sharing your life so candidly. You’ve made a difference in many lives through your generosity.
Just one more “Congrats” from the Susan and Fatty fan club. Wifey and I hit 25 in Dec. so look forward to seeing you two reach that and many more after.
So did you have to pay her to go out with you that first time?
Love the photo, thanks for sharing! Susan looks like an angel and you look like you’re in heaven. We celebrated 19 years this week so I think I can safely say I know how you feel. Congrats!
Someone mentioned earlier that in this photo you look like Robert Downey Jr.. That wasn’t my original thought…it was my second. My first thought was that she looks like Molly Ringwald. My third thought, naturally, was: were they ever in a movie together?
I still don’t know if they ever were. I do know it could never have been better than this.
Congrats to you and Susan on 20 years of marriage. As someone else above mentioned, I’d love to read stories of how you met. You are a great story teller. I’ve never been on a bike besides around the block with my kids and I love your blog.
Win Susan!
Comment by NW | 08.13.2008 | 8:09 am
That is the most adorable picture ever, and I don’t even know you two! And, you had hair, Fatty! Congrats on the anniversary! :)
Comment by Ka_Jun | 08.13.2008 | 8:10 am
Awesome pic, Fatty & Susan!
Comment by Maggi | 08.13.2008 | 8:12 am
What a beautiful picture! Thank you for sharing, and happy anniversary to both of you!
Comment by Donald | 08.13.2008 | 8:12 am
Happy Anniversary Susan & Fatty! GREAT PIC!
I need a tissue…
Comment by John Satory | 08.13.2008 | 8:13 am
Congrats! So true…So true.
Comment by DD | 08.13.2008 | 8:15 am
Once again you just made me cry.
Comment by Robb Sutton (198) | 08.13.2008 | 8:21 am
Congratulations! In a world where marriage seems to mean a 3 year commitment instead of “for better or for worse”, it is great to hear stories like yours. Here is to another 20!
I am about to start my quest for 20 years starting with day 1 next month.
Comment by Jen | 08.13.2008 | 8:21 am
Congrats! Wonderful picture. Happy Anniversary!
Jen
Comment by Canadian Roadie | 08.13.2008 | 8:25 am
Congratulations! Beautiful picture.
Comment by nccycling4fun | 08.13.2008 | 8:26 am
Congrats! and Happy Anniversary.
David
Comment by dkirkavitch | 08.13.2008 | 8:29 am
Congratulations Fatty and Susan!
Dave
Comment by BurkeInTheOzarks | 08.13.2008 | 8:31 am
Happy 20th, Elden and Susan!
Umm, in what year did your hair exit the marriage?
Comment by Eufemiano Fuentes | 08.13.2008 | 8:32 am
Happy Anniversary Guys!
Wow, judging from the picture, you really lucked out FC.
I should clarify.
You lucked out with the wife situation.
the hair situation…..not so much.
Comment by Chrisy | 08.13.2008 | 8:33 am
I’ve been reading for a while and never commented. I’m married to a guy you work with – Chris…
Many things you write are funny, moving, interesting – I’m hooked. But this simply moved me. You were, still are and will always be a beautiful couple.
Happy Anniversary! Our most sincere congratulations!
Chris and Chrisy
Comment by SYJ | 08.13.2008 | 8:33 am
Is it me, or does Elden seem to look a bit like a Risky-Business era Tom Cruise in that picture?
Congrats you two. Truly a beautiful thing to behold
SYJ
Comment by UpNorth | 08.13.2008 | 8:34 am
Everyone else said it, but it’s true. What an amazing picture. Happy anniversary!!!
Comment by Michele | 08.13.2008 | 8:37 am
Awww. :) You two are so cute! Happy anniversary.
Comment by RLove | 08.13.2008 | 8:38 am
Congratulations…That is awesome. My wife and I just celebrated our’s on the 7th and I know the feeling of making the right choice. It is a good feeling and we are happy for you.
Comment by Scott in Owatonna, MN | 08.13.2008 | 8:39 am
Congrats and Happy Anniversary Fatty & Susan. Enjoy the day and the milestone. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
From a Specialized Tarmac & FSR Rider and his wife, a Specialied Ruby Rider
Comment by isela | 08.13.2008 | 8:42 am
Beautiful picture. Happy Anniversary Susan & Fatty!
Comment by VT Mavryk | 08.13.2008 | 8:43 am
Happy anniversary Susan and Fatty, Congratulations!
Comment by Hamish A | 08.13.2008 | 8:45 am
Happy anniversary Susan & Elden. I hope you have a fantastic day!
Comment by Kalidurga | 08.13.2008 | 8:46 am
Looking at that photo makes the old cliche “a picture says a thousand words…” seem not so cliche’d.
Congratulations to you both for finding each other all those years ago!
Comment by Andrew | 08.13.2008 | 9:02 am
Happy anniversary!
Comment by Dingbat | 08.13.2008 | 9:06 am
Many congratulations! The world is a better place for your two being in it!
Comment by Nick Hawkins | 08.13.2008 | 9:09 am
Happy 20th! You lucked out and got yourself an amazing woman. May you have more than 20 more together.
ps: Look! A full head of hair for Fatty!
Comment by Ron | 08.13.2008 | 9:12 am
Congrats Fatty!
Comment by regina | 08.13.2008 | 9:13 am
congratulations that is just a beautiful picture.
WIN SUSAN!!!
Comment by Tom | 08.13.2008 | 9:27 am
Congrats Fatty & Susan !
My wife and I just celebrated our 20th three weeks ago and its great to see another couple reach the milestone.
Hang in there. Win Susan !
Comment by Carl | 08.13.2008 | 9:31 am
Congratulations!!! The both of you have so much to be thankful for.
Comment by Angel | 08.13.2008 | 9:36 am
Happy Anniversary to a couple that deserves nothing but the best! In 18 years I hope to be able to make the same blog post.
Comment by Jeff | 08.13.2008 | 9:37 am
Congratulations! …on the anniversary! Sorry about the hair :(
Comment by Philly Jen | 08.13.2008 | 9:38 am
Happy Anniversary!
Congratulations to you both. You’re awesome.
WIN Susan (His Phatness already won twenty years ago.)
Comment by Mel | 08.13.2008 | 9:38 am
Congratulations!
Mel x
Comment by Daddystyle | 08.13.2008 | 9:40 am
Congrats, gives a fella faith in mankind. I am at year 27 and still in love. 4 great kids to prove it.
Enjoy you day and here’s to lifetime of good memories
Comment by Ned Heidel | 08.13.2008 | 9:43 am
Congrads to the both of you – Heres to another 20 !
Comment by SurlyCommuter | 08.13.2008 | 9:50 am
Congratulations.
and yeah, nice hair FC. Rocking the late ’80’s!
Comment by PandaElf | 08.13.2008 | 9:50 am
Congratulations to both of you. That photo makes me tear up for sweetness.
Comment by Bandit | 08.13.2008 | 9:50 am
Congratulations Elden and Susan!
My wife and I will be celebrating our 20th in two weeks. Your writing of the good and tough times shared by you two reminds me try to be a better husband and to appreciate all that we have. Thanks!
Comment by Jamieson | 08.13.2008 | 9:51 am
Happy Anniversary!
Comment by Jaime O. | 08.13.2008 | 9:51 am
Love does erase time somehow, doesn’t it?
Comment by KanyonKris | 08.13.2008 | 9:55 am
Bravo! Yes, 20 years of marriage is good, but I’m talking about how you’ve delayed your Leadville story YET ANOTHER DAY with a nearly unassailable post. (I say “nearly” because here I am assailing.) You are indeed wily.
Comment by KeepYerBag | 08.13.2008 | 9:56 am
I can’t figure out which one of you looks happier in that picture. I guess I’ll call it a draw.
Happy anniversary to you both, Susan and Elden.
Comment by Grump | 08.13.2008 | 10:01 am
Congrats.
I find it hard to understand how women can put up with us guys for 20 years, or more.
Last Sunday I had my 40th.
Comment by montanapat | 08.13.2008 | 10:02 am
Congratulations and what a fantastic photo! Have a truely wonderful day.
Win Susan!
Comment by Maine Velophile | 08.13.2008 | 10:02 am
Congratulations! The simplicity of your posting said so much. It brought tears to my eyes! We should all be so lucky to find “the one”.
Comment by Melinda TX | 08.13.2008 | 10:07 am
Congratulations!
WIN Susan!
Comment by Lifesgreat | 08.13.2008 | 10:14 am
Susan, you haven’t changed. Fatty, you look a little different. Happy Anniversary!
BTW, my parents are celebrating anniversary #51 today.
The lucky 13s.
Comment by Bryan (not that one) | 08.13.2008 | 10:17 am
Wow!!! Fatty with hair!!!
You two are perfect together. You each are so supportive of the other. Congratulations on 20 years and the start of your next 20!!! WIN SUSAN!!! :)
Comment by KT | 08.13.2008 | 10:18 am
Happy Anniversary, you two!
That is a GREAT picture you posted. Who knew Fatty had hair, once? I mean, besides people who knew him that long ago. :)
WIN! Susan!!!
Comment by Paul | 08.13.2008 | 10:23 am
Happy Anniversary!
My best to both of you!
Comment by reagan | 08.13.2008 | 10:27 am
I love this picture. Congratulations!
Comment by Mark | 08.13.2008 | 10:29 am
Huge congratulations! And awesome picture.
Comment by Miles Archer | 08.13.2008 | 10:41 am
I recognize Susan from other pictures. Who’s the dude with lots of hair?
Comment by Uphill Battle | 08.13.2008 | 10:44 am
Darn you, Fatty! You have me crying at work again! Wishing you all the best on this most special occasion.
Comment by Mark W | 08.13.2008 | 10:46 am
Congrats… 20 is a milestone worthy of a big celebration.
I am surprised that you got married when you were so young – 22 by my calculations. Want to share the love story behind it?
cheers!!!!
Mark W
Comment by Rob | 08.13.2008 | 10:52 am
Happy Anniversary!! Hope it’s a GREAT day.
Comment by Lori | 08.13.2008 | 11:00 am
That is a wonderful photograph. I hope you have a fantastic anniversary!!
Comment by mikeb | 08.13.2008 | 11:01 am
Congrats! I too am about to celebrate twenty and I feel the same way.
Comment by bikemike | 08.13.2008 | 11:04 am
NICE!
you look like Robert Downey Jr. and then you changed into Stanley Tucci. your super powers know no limits.
Congrats.
Comment by Harp | 08.13.2008 | 11:22 am
That’s awesome.
Comment by Yvette Z. | 08.13.2008 | 11:35 am
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful!!!!
Sincere congratulations to you both! Something I hope to aspire to. And yes, a BEAUTIFUL photo! :)
Comment by Clydesteve | 08.13.2008 | 11:40 am
Elden & Susan – Congrats!
but I didn’t cry.
Comment by leroy | 08.13.2008 | 11:51 am
Happy Anniversary!
Comment by jacked | 08.13.2008 | 11:56 am
I agree with all above. Wonderful photo, wonderful couple. And yes I did cry (am crying).
As I look at my marriage of 18 years that did not succeed (except in the two wonderful kids we have), your stories gives me inspiration to take that step again.
Thank you so very much!
David
Comment by justrun | 08.13.2008 | 11:59 am
Happy Anniversary!
You two and your family are inspiring, in ways you may not even know. :)
Comment by Rufus | 08.13.2008 | 12:01 pm
Magical…truly magical. Thanks for sharing your joy with us.
Comment by Mike | 08.13.2008 | 12:01 pm
Happy anniversary!
Comment by Ohlookaduck | 08.13.2008 | 12:07 pm
How sweet! I love how kind you always are, crash post nothwithstanding.
I don’t ride bikes, I don’t know how I found your blog, but I’ve been captured for quite some time.
Blessings on you all.
Comment by Franky and Mer | 08.13.2008 | 12:21 pm
Congratulations Susan and Elden :)
Happy 20th anniversary.
Comment by Merckx | 08.13.2008 | 12:23 pm
Fatty and Susan congrats! We are 6 years behind you on this day as well. You are both great inspirations to many, God Bless.
Comment by Argus | 08.13.2008 | 12:27 pm
Congratulations
Comment by Chris Palmer | 08.13.2008 | 12:29 pm
Congratulations mate,
My wife and I celebrated 3yrs married yesterday, 20 is awesome!
Chris
Comment by Maile in Florida | 08.13.2008 | 12:31 pm
Happy Anniversary! Love the picture.
WIN Susan!!!
Comment by Danny | 08.13.2008 | 12:32 pm
Happy Anniversary Susan & Fatty! GREAT PICTURE!
Comment by Christy - 'lil sister | 08.13.2008 | 12:37 pm
Hope you have a great day Elden and Susan! Happy Anniversary and much love to you both!
Comment by Adventure Nell | 08.13.2008 | 12:44 pm
Congratulations to you both! Lovely picture, Risky Business hair and all. Susan is truly a lovely woman!
WIN SUSAN!
Comment by Bikerchick_Barb | 08.13.2008 | 12:49 pm
Wow. That photo takes my breath away. Wishing you many, many happy returns of the day.
Comment by Jake | 08.13.2008 | 12:50 pm
Happy Anniversary to te both of you!!
Comment by Don | 08.13.2008 | 12:51 pm
You used to have hair?! Serious?! Isn’t it silly, you don’t really ever LOSE hair it just kinda migrates.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Susan and FC!! Much love and many prayers for the both of you!
WIN Susan!
Comment by Corey | 08.13.2008 | 12:52 pm
Congratulations!!
Back then, were you the skinny cyclist with hair? (SCWH) or were you just neither fat nor a cyclist?
Does cycling cause hair loss?
Here’s to the next 20…
Comment by KanyonKris | 08.13.2008 | 12:58 pm
If you were running a caption contest, me entry would be:
“Woman smell good.”
Comment by Boz | 08.13.2008 | 1:00 pm
I didn’t make it to 20 the first time around, but I will this time. Congrats on a wonderful 20 years.
Comment by Erik | 08.13.2008 | 1:13 pm
Awesome. My in-laws are 36 years today. My wife and I reach 7 (woo hoo!) in 2 months. This was a beautiful moment in my day. Congratulations.
Comment by mocougfan | 08.13.2008 | 1:19 pm
I loved the pic. The funny thing to me is that as happy as you look in the pic it is so much better as you grow older together as you two have. I have a similar pic of my wife and I back 17 years ago. We looked real happy. And yet I didn’t know near as much about happiness back then as I do know with her.
Awesome. Keep holding tight.
Comment by Gillian | 08.13.2008 | 1:30 pm
H.O.T.T.
Speaking of hair, Susan rocks the short ‘do. Totally gorgeous, both of you – then and now.
Comment by tim | 08.13.2008 | 1:41 pm
congrats, beautiful photo.
Comment by Rob L | 08.13.2008 | 1:53 pm
Congrats!
Thats so awesome, and a great photo also.
Comment by Bluenoser | 08.13.2008 | 1:55 pm
Great photograph, Congrats to the two of you.
-B
Comment by Meaghan | 08.13.2008 | 1:59 pm
I agree with everyone! Such a beautiful picture, I’m trying not to cry!
You two are an amazing couple! Happy Anniversary!!!!
Comment by Jay | 08.13.2008 | 2:10 pm
Congrats to the both of you! I hope you’ve got something great planned, ’cause you both deserve it!
Comment by Undomestic | 08.13.2008 | 2:32 pm
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful picture. Congrats!
On a different note, was Susan’s cancer Triple Negative?
Comment by Mike Roadie | 08.13.2008 | 2:36 pm
Beautiful…..just beautiful.
Comment by Catri | 08.13.2008 | 3:11 pm
Um, Fatty, what did you do to woo such a beautiful woman? Was it your thick, wavy locks of hair that entranced her? Your fantabulous, hypnotizing stubble? Tell us your secret…
Congratulations to you both- you are so very blessed.
Comment by adam | 08.13.2008 | 3:17 pm
congratulations!
Comment by sfcgijill | 08.13.2008 | 3:44 pm
Congratulations! Couldn’t have happened for two better people. Here’s to the next twenty!
Comment by Mike from Melbourne | 08.13.2008 | 3:44 pm
Congratulations Eldon and Susan. Here’s to the next 20 years. I love the photo too.
Comment by Flombe | 08.13.2008 | 3:46 pm
Congrats! Enjoy the day! My wife and I are celebrating our 20th today as well.
Comment by snobound | 08.13.2008 | 3:52 pm
What a beautiful photo, and 20 years together is quite an accomplishment! Congrats and blessings~
Comment by Lizzylou | 08.13.2008 | 3:58 pm
I recognized Susan right away, but it really did take me a bit to be able to tell that was you… of course, every hair comment that could possibly be made has already been made. Bummer.
Happy Anniversary, and congratulations !!!
Comment by Jill | 08.13.2008 | 4:52 pm
Happy anniversary!
Comment by KatieA | 08.13.2008 | 5:19 pm
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
Hope you had / have a wonderful day, and here’s to many more – WIN SUSAN!!!
Comment by Leslie | 08.13.2008 | 5:43 pm
After reading your blog for some time I have to say that this post is by far the MOST touching to me thus far…as they say “A picture is worth a thousand words” My best to both of you on such a special day!
Comment by BellaCroix | 08.13.2008 | 5:49 pm
Holy crap Fatty, you TOTALLY had a George Michael look going on back then.
Congrats on 20 years.
Comment by TwoWheelsOnly | 08.13.2008 | 6:16 pm
Susan already won.
So did you, Fatty.
Congratulations!
Comment by GroomPerro | 08.13.2008 | 6:26 pm
Happy Anniversary Fatty and Susan! Your posts are the most inspirational writings have read lately. Cheers.
Comment by Aaron | 08.13.2008 | 6:31 pm
Nice. Congratulations.
Comment by bcchickadee | 08.13.2008 | 6:41 pm
Congratulations you two! Win Susan! Thanks for being such a wonderful, positive inspiration on the web!
Comment by Whitney | 08.13.2008 | 6:48 pm
You know how to cut right to the heart. Are you taking notes men?
Comment by Jenni | 08.13.2008 | 6:52 pm
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. What great role models you are for your children. The devotion, edification, and complete love for one another while keeping a sense of humor is something they will carry with them forever.
Best wishes for many more years of celebration!
Comment by ann | 08.13.2008 | 7:07 pm
Love, love, love to you both.
Comment by judi | 08.13.2008 | 7:21 pm
Beautiful pic Fatty. Thanks so much for sharing.
Comment by Groover | 08.13.2008 | 8:02 pm
Congratulations – you’ve made it together through two whole decades! That’s beautiful, inspiring and so is your blog.
Comment by Bitter (formerly known as Lissee) | 08.13.2008 | 8:28 pm
Happy Anniversary! :)
Comment by Rocky | 08.13.2008 | 8:34 pm
I remember that day. I am so happy for you both. Felicidades!
Comment by Debamundo | 08.13.2008 | 8:35 pm
For a minute I was like, who’s that dude with Susan? Then I realized what I was looking at and I almost cried a little. It’s such a beautiful romantic picture. My hubby and I celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary next month, and the 20th anniversary of our first date in December. Congratulations.
Comment by formertdfan | 08.13.2008 | 8:35 pm
congrats — the two of you have the sweetest facial expressions in the picture – a perfect couple
Comment by tom in Ga | 08.13.2008 | 8:40 pm
Wonderful picture…thanks for sharing things like that with us. You two have really touched my family’s life and I’ve never even met you. Good people have that affect on the world. My wife and I are celebrating 14 years on the 25th…I mean 26th of august….crap now I’m in trouble……
Comment by tom in Ga | 08.13.2008 | 8:41 pm
geez mispelled effect…sorry…or did I???? Man I’m not smart.
Comment by eliel | 08.13.2008 | 9:05 pm
Fatty and Susan! Congratulations on your 20th!
I’ll be showing this picture to my wife of 3 months. We have 19 years and 9 months to play catch up.
It is such a joy to read your blog knowing that we both share the love for bicycles and riding. Who would have known that you would also inspire me to love my wife the way that you have loved yours.
You had me teary eyed again, Fatty. *hugs* to you and Susan.
Comment by Primal | 08.13.2008 | 9:10 pm
Congrats, Fatty and Susan!
Comment by Yukirin Boy | 08.13.2008 | 9:52 pm
Congratulations Fatty and Susan.
Comment by k deck | 08.13.2008 | 10:24 pm
20 is one of the best,and it only gets better.cheers to you both.
Comment by Jeff&Jenn | 08.13.2008 | 10:51 pm
Happy anniversary!!! We love you guys!
Comment by Jim | 08.13.2008 | 11:04 pm
I’ve just hit 10 myself.
I hope you hit 50.
Jim
Comment by vertigo | 08.13.2008 | 11:13 pm
Congratulations!
Comment by bikesgonewild | 08.13.2008 | 11:21 pm
…“WOW” he said, w/ a lump in his throat…“awesome !!!…
Comment by Jenn @ Juggling Life | 08.14.2008 | 12:29 am
Congratulations (to the two of you and your talented photographer)!
Comment by diamondjim | 08.14.2008 | 1:50 am
Congratulations FC! Coming up for 10 myself. It’s a good thing.
I thought some of your readers were being rude, until a little research revealed that ‘lucked out’ has exactly the opposite meaning in the US compared to here in Oz (and in the UK).
Comment by victoria | 08.14.2008 | 2:20 am
Happy Anniversary!
Comment by Alli | 08.14.2008 | 2:44 am
Beautiful — congratulations!
Comment by Luis | 08.14.2008 | 2:57 am
Nice coincidence !! I also have 20 years of marriage and the love for bycicles and for my wife (ooops other way around :-) ) deepens every year. This year my fatty pink jersey came with me from Salamanca to Santiago (spain) on a fantastic seven day XC ride with my 16th year old boy. Once there we had a “Win Susan” poster to unravel and photograph in front of the cathedral.
Congratulations to both from Portugal
Comment by Orbea Girl | 08.14.2008 | 3:27 am
That’s a truly lovely photo. Happy anniversary and here’s hoping and praying you two get to share many more.
Comment by flossy | 08.14.2008 | 4:21 am
That’s a beautiful photo. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary
Comment by Jacqui | 08.14.2008 | 5:10 am
Beautiful! Your words say it all…..
Comment by Saso | 08.14.2008 | 5:18 am
Congatulations!
Comment by Ritcheyboy | 08.14.2008 | 5:29 am
I think the picture says it all. Congratulations.
Comment by Joni | 08.14.2008 | 6:03 am
Happy Anniversary and be blessed as you celebrate your time together. We just celebrated our 22 :) Not always an easy road is it? But so worth it!! Enjoy and congratulations!
Comment by Carolyn | 08.14.2008 | 7:14 am
Who’s that hairy man oogling your wife?!
Comment by Big Hair Envy | 08.14.2008 | 7:17 am
Happy Anniversary! Your picture is beautiful.
P.S. Lori sent me :)
Comment by joe | 08.14.2008 | 7:20 am
Congrats Fatty! Great pic, made me smile.
Win Susan!
Joe
Comment by theben | 08.14.2008 | 7:28 am
Congratulations from me and my wife also! Thanks for sharing your blog with us. We almost had the same day but ended up with today instead (Aug 14th) on which we’re now celebrating our 7th! Here’s to going as long again! :)
Comment by Pammap | 08.14.2008 | 7:35 am
Very nice photo. Happiest of anniversaries to you two.
Comment by JEB | 08.14.2008 | 8:04 am
Congratulations! I’ve got a few more years before getting to the 20 yr mark, but I totally understand what you mean about how the time feels with the right woman. It’s been so comfortable, even in the tough times.
Thank you for sharing your life so candidly. You’ve made a difference in many lives through your generosity.
Happy anniversary!
Comment by Wine Dog | 08.14.2008 | 8:04 am
Who’s that guy with your gorgeous wife?
As long as he doesn’t break into “Old Time Rock and Roll” we should be good here. ;)
Congratulations. Happy Anniversary to you and you Susan.
Win Susan!
Comment by FliesOnly | 08.14.2008 | 8:37 am
Congratulations. I’m just guessing here, but that has got to be one of your favorite photos.
Comment by Lowrydr | 08.14.2008 | 8:38 am
Just one more “Congrats” from the Susan and Fatty fan club. Wifey and I hit 25 in Dec. so look forward to seeing you two reach that and many more after.
So did you have to pay her to go out with you that first time?
WIN…Susan…WIN
Comment by Leslie | 08.14.2008 | 8:44 am
One of the most beautiful wedding photos I’ve ever seen…and one of the most remarkable marriages I’ve ever read about. Congratulations to both of you.
Comment by Nina in Ohio | 08.14.2008 | 8:45 am
Congrats Susan & Elden – just celebrated 25 with my hubby – not always easy but worth it all. Here’s wishing you 20 more.
WIN Susan
Comment by M2 | 08.14.2008 | 9:12 am
Congratulations, kids! Very inspiring!
WIN Susan!
Comment by chtrich | 08.14.2008 | 9:18 am
Repost after the next 20. Way to go!
Comment by Little1 | 08.14.2008 | 9:41 am
awesome! congrats to you both. i hope in 19 years to be able have similar statements to make!
Comment by Uncadan8 | 08.14.2008 | 10:34 am
Truly awesome. Congratulations and happy anniversary!
Comment by 29er | 08.14.2008 | 10:51 am
Love the photo, thanks for sharing! Susan looks like an angel and you look like you’re in heaven. We celebrated 19 years this week so I think I can safely say I know how you feel. Congrats!
Comment by AlicesYellowPorsche | 08.14.2008 | 11:02 am
Awww! Thats such a wonderful picture. I hope you have it framed. Congrats!
Comment by Tim E | 08.14.2008 | 12:04 pm
(sniff)
I didn’t tear up, it was allergies. Yeah, that’s it. Obviously in love then, obviously in love now. Here’s to the the next 20, because you’re going to
WIN, Susan!
Comment by Di | 08.14.2008 | 5:02 pm
That is incredibly beautiful. :-) Happy anniversary. :-)
Comment by Renato | 08.14.2008 | 6:28 pm
Happy anniversary. Fantastic!
Comment by joliver3 | 08.14.2008 | 6:42 pm
Happy 20th! May the next 20 be as great as the first!
P.S. Nice pic of Susan and your son. Wait, what do you mean that’s you?!
Comment by Walter | 08.15.2008 | 4:27 pm
Congratulations to both of you!! Sorry to be a few days late — been off the grid for a few days…
Go Susan!!
Comment by Johnny Mothra | 08.16.2008 | 7:35 am
Someone mentioned earlier that in this photo you look like Robert Downey Jr.. That wasn’t my original thought…it was my second. My first thought was that she looks like Molly Ringwald. My third thought, naturally, was: were they ever in a movie together?
I still don’t know if they ever were. I do know it could never have been better than this.
All my best.
Comment by midwestmom | 08.17.2008 | 10:06 pm
Congrats to you and Susan on 20 years of marriage. As someone else above mentioned, I’d love to read stories of how you met. You are a great story teller. I’ve never been on a bike besides around the block with my kids and I love your blog.
Win Susan!
Comment by Beth | 08.20.2008 | 8:59 pm
We celebrated 20 years this year too. With the right man… it seems like an eternity! ;-)
Congratulations to you both!