Women to propose .......

panther · 14-02-2008, 11:08

........ in the Leap Year!
This February is set to see a record number of proposals. Why ya ask? Because in true leap year style, February 29th will see women all over the country proposing….

According to Great British tradition, women are allowed to propose on one day, and one day only. This day is February 29th, occurring once every four years as part of a leap year.

According to legend, this is because in old English law February 29th had no legal status. The English people believed that if the day was ignored, so to could their traditions be ignored - thus, the traditionally male proposal was turned on its head – allowing women to take the reins and propose. Other reasoning is that as the day was used as a means of ‘fixing’ the calendar – it could also be used as a way of ‘fixing’ old traditions. In 13th century Scotland, a law was passed stating that should any man turn down a female proposal – he must pay a fine.

So who on here is gonna propose to their man??

remember if ya dont, thats it for another 4 years

AccyLass · 14-02-2008, 11:12

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So who on here is gonna propose to their man??

remember if ya dont, thats it for another 4 years

Not Me

I'm sure I'll live with that! And him too

slinky · 14-02-2008, 11:36

I'm already married but, If i wasn't I would propose, and hope he said no, then he would have to pay ME a big fine

emamum · 14-02-2008, 11:37

i think i will pass thankyou very much!

cashman · 14-02-2008, 14:56

think women should propose all the time,so men cant use the drink excuse.

jaysay · 14-02-2008, 17:06

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Originally Posted by cashman

think women should propose all the time,so men cant use the drink excuse.

Here Here cashy

Margaret Pilkington · 14-02-2008, 17:37

Why would you want to tie a knot with your tongue, that you can't undo with your teeth?
I'm married and been so for a long time, but I am not really sure I would do it all over again.

cashman · 14-02-2008, 18:23

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Why would you want to tie a knot with your tongue, that you can't undo with your teeth?
I'm married and been so for a long time, but I am not really sure I would do it all over again.

oh yes you would cos we are ALL CATCHES.

emzy · 14-02-2008, 18:27

Think I better let my divorce finalise before I think about getting married again, might get myself into trouble

Eric · 14-02-2008, 19:14

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Originally Posted by cashman

oh yes you would cos we are ALL CATCHES.

I suppose that means that like fish, if they are under a certain size, say 6", they are thrown back in

Margaret Pilkington · 14-02-2008, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Eric

I suppose that means that like fish, if they are under a certain size, say 6", they are thrown back in

Yay, Eric, that is a good one. Karma coming your way.

Madhatter · 15-02-2008, 17:52

Waits for someone to ask. Someone must want me.... anyone?.... anyone? oh well, another lucky escape for another four years.

katex · 15-02-2008, 18:09

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Originally Posted by Madhatter

Waits for someone to ask. Someone must want me.... anyone?.... anyone? oh well, another lucky escape for another four years.

Not the 29th yet Jo. Still time.

Would do it meself, but don't fancy the handle of Mrs Madhatter

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Besides that hat with the price tag wouldn't suit me... LOL.