Do you have a favorite love story? Everyone who locks their love does, and many of their love stories are listed on the following pages. A romantic love story is very special. These stories are all as unique as the people themselves. A love story is a lifetime memory that never fades, and is forever locked.
Some of these love story entries have photographs of loved ones. These Lover Lock photos and love stories can be enjoyed as the years go by, a lasting record of memorable moments. The faces and words upon these pages will be a lasting tribute to the spirit of Lovers Lock. Each love story is special and unique, a testament to the strength of love. Enjoy each love story as if savoring a glass of fine wine.
With every love story added, the number of pages will grow, as will the numbers of locks in Lovers Lock Plaza. More visitors will lock their love and the tradition will continue. If your love story is not listed, we hope it will soon be among these pages.
"Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination." Voltaire (1694-1778)
French Philosopher, Historian, Writer
"To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others."
Francois Mauriac (1885-1970)
French Novelist, Essayist, Poet, Playwright
Michael and Piper – August 17, 2010
Our story Ours is not a story of love at first sight, nor is it a story of perfect love. It is, however, a story of true love. We are both divorcees that met several years ago through mutual friends. In the beginning neither of us were particularly fond of the other. Truth be told, we downright despised each other. But as time has a way of doing, we began to discover more of one another and dig beneath the surfaces. At first we only saw each other at parties where we often found ourselves being the last remaining revelers and were thus forced to spend time together. Through countless nights of conversation and laughter we quickly became the best of friends. Then one night it happened, we realized that we were falling in love. Two years later we exchanged our vows. We stopped in Lovelock while on our honeymoon, 10 days after our wedding.
Our secret to everlasting love: Laugh together and adventure together. When the beauty fades and the bodies tire, all you will have are the memories of your life's beautiful adventure.
Martha Aguilar and Graham Koetz – July 15, 2010
Our story We first met at our elementary school at age 6. We developed love since ever.
Our secret to everlasting love: Respect, sharing, express feeling, support each other.
Roger and Lisa – July 6, 2010
Our story gods gift & direction, just followed!
Our secret to everlasting love: FRIENDSHIP, COMPANIONSHIP, MUTUAL LOVE & RESPECT
Jack and Jojce – July 6, 2010
Our story 34 YEARS OF LOVING, DEDICATED MARRIAGE
Our secret to everlasting love: MUTUAL RESPECT, COMPANIONSHIP & FRIENDSHIP
Cliff and Susan Nellis – July 4, 2010
Our story We met at a dance studio Christmas Party where Cliff was taking ballroom dance lessons. Love at first sight for Susan. We danced then went with friends to the Hilton to dance and talk and have a glass of wine. I got Cliff's card and called him 3 days later to go out for coffee. We had a wonderful courtship and were married 6 mos. later. We honeymooned in Hawaii.
Our secret to everlasting love: 1. God
2. Love
3. Respect
Ski Krieger and Jennifer Billock – June 25, 2010
Our story Jen and I met going into the Peace Corps to serve in the desert country of Turkmenistan. We had an instant connection, but the Turkmen government ejected Peace Corps volunteers so we were split - I ended up in Ukraine, and she in Azerbaijan. We wrote and called one another daily, and have both recently returned to the States. Now she's in Modesto, CA and I am in SLC, UT, and both of us are scraping together enough money to move in together. Lovelock is right in the middle and we feel like God put it on the map for it to be our desert rendezvous point.
Our secret to everlasting love: Trust
Joseph and Nicole Ball – June 14, 2010
Our story We met in Philly, she broke my balls and I fell in love. Bought her a beer. We talked for hours, and have never been apart ever since. We met the day of my Grandma's funeral, 4/7/05.
Our secret to everlasting love: Happy wife, Happy life. Let him always THINK he's in charge.
Mark and Shawn Kleimann – April 12, 2010
Our story Mark & I have been happily married for 7 1/2 years. We are true sole mates and really complete one another. We got married on my parents anniversary (Guy & Louella Gilmore) November 16, 2002. My parents celebrated 50 years together on 11-16-2008. Mark and I really found our true selves in one another.
Mark & I visited our son and his family in Lovelock, NV and that is when we locked our love!
Our secret to everlasting love: Being partners and best friends 100% of the time! We respect one another and we really have fun together. Our marriage is a great one!
Cris and Doug – March 5, 2010
Our story Cris and I met in Red Lodge, MT at the Motorcycle Rodeo in July of 2009. On a quick date trip to San Francisco in March of 2010, we saw an interesting road attraction in the AAA travel book. So we stopped in Lovelock, NV and researched the legend of were your love for each other is locked forever! So Cris and I followed the protocol and bought a lock and found a place to place it amongst all the other locks there at the county courthouse. Upon arriving in San Francisco, we tossed our keys to the locks into the San Francisco bay, and we're still dating to this day and everything is going great! Thanks Lovelock NV!!!
Our secret to everlasting love: Doug's: Having a lot in common, and knowing when to say "yes dear"! LOL!!!
Cris: Being willing to be open and vulnerable,willing to trust in each other and our relationship and take time out from the serious side with some humor and joy.
Cary and Jolene – February 14, 2010
Our story Is too long to fit in this text block.
Our secret to everlasting love: Time apart!
Chuck and Joy – February 14, 2010
Our story Met on a plane (Houston to Denver). Married by a one-armed Justice of the Peace (Lake Charles, LA). Honeymooned 5 months in Dammam, Saudi Arabia - split up Albuquerque 1994, re-married here 1999- still going.
Our secret to everlasting love: Perseverance and respect - faithfulness.
Kurt and Leanne – February 14, 2010
Our story My love of my life.We have been married for many year's.
I never thought I would find Mr.right. Well I did-We're still in love with each other after all these years.
He's my best friend and lover.
We have never heard of Lock of Love until today on Valentine's Day.When we road to Lovelock with our Harley group. My husband and I have been married for 38 years.
Our secret to everlasting love: Accept each other's fault's.
We both try to help each other.
We laugh a lot togeather.We are each other's best friend's.
Samantha Chavez and Justin Ely –January 27, 2010
Our story
Our secret to everlasting love: To never stop loving each other and be happy don't let the bad stuff get you down....
James and Stacy – January 7, 2010
Our story We met 8-7-93 at the Blue Cafe in Fairfield, CA. We knew in a heartbeat that we had met our better halves and have not been apart since. We married 3-26-94 and have added 2 sons to our happy family. We had read about Lovelock in Nevada magazine over a year ago, I think, and finally got up there on 1-7-10. We got one lock for ourselves and one for our sons. It was so much fun. What a great idea!
Our secret to everlasting love: Respect and communication. We are best friends even after almost 17 years.
Leland and Elaine – November 25, 2009
Our story Though a 7-8 year shy unknowing relationship of fear of two people of past devastation of former relationships afraid of hurt, rejection to be able to move forward. A newborn baby girl, a daughter, broke this fear at birth on Oct. 15, 2009, the joy, happiness, all kisses, hugs, made these hearts bond.
Our secret to everlasting love: Love, Honesty, Serenity, faith. Believe of God and commitment and strong family morals shall be forever. Forever is our sacred word to each other.
Nicholas M. Barrett and Caitlin E. Houston – November 21, 2009
Our story Reigniting our high school flame after many years Caitlin and I found ourselves in each others' company once again, only this time it is forever.
Our secret to everlasting love: affection
Javier and Marina – November 17, 2009
Our story Javier and I came across each other's path in 1998. He asked me for my number but I had to turn him down and tell him I was married. Little did we know we knew the same people. About a year and a half later I kept running into him and finally ran into him again at my brother's house, he is actually related to my brother's wife. At this time I was going through my divorce and so when he asked for my number this time I gave it to him.
We kicked it off right away. I never believed I would fall for anyone again. We started dating and it was as if I knew him for a long time, we were just so comfortable w/ each other and we seemed to compliment one another very well. We both had been married before and knew what we wanted by now. He propsed to me Christmas Day 2004 and the engagement lasted 2 years. In April 2006 we finally got married. It was the most wonderful day of my life! We both took in each other's children (my son, his daughter) from our prior union and included them in our ceremony.
We had a wonderful romantic Honeymoon in Bora Bora, Tahiti. It was a fairytale come true for us!
2007 we welcomed a baby boy, who brought all of us closer together and then a baby girl in April of 2009. We still have that strong Love. Everyone always comments on how we interact with eachother and how they can still see the glow in each other's eyes when we're together. I love him so much he has brought nothing but happiness into my life! He's my soulmate!
Our secret to everlasting love: Always saying hello and goodbye w/ a kiss. Always waking up and going to sleep w/ a kiss. No matter what.
Scott Lynn and Stacy Lynn – October 2, 2009
Our story Fell in love in August, engaged on Christmas Eve & just married on Oct. 4th 2009.
Our secret to everlasting love: Communication & friendship.
Bronc and Misty – September 6, 2009
Our story Our family locked our love, and started a new tradition for our family. We engraved our lock with our names and also added our son's name that was 10 months old to our lock. We told our self, when we have more kids we will come back and add a lock to the lock we just locked and keep locking our love as a couple and family with each child. What a fun day it was for us to go as a family and start this tradition.
Love is such a precious part of life and we are so lucky to have each other and to know what it feels like to love, life would be so boring without love.
Our secret to everlasting love: Love like you would what to be loved...
Josie and Ronnie – August 4, 2009
Our story Our Story: We met when I was 16, fell in love got married October 4, 1974. We have a special love, because we love doing everything together. We love to travel and have been in all fifty states. We saw Lovelock in a AAA magazine and wanted to lock our love in Lovelock, Nevada. This is our 35th Wedding Anniversary this year. Our love is for ever and ever
Our secret to everlasting love: Our secret for everlasting love is we do everything together, help one another, and we always say I Love You to one another!
Lindzey Martucci and Bronwen Buswell – July 18, 2009
Our story We knew each other our whole lives...but just a friend apart! Finally destiny brought us together on March 17, 2008 and we became BEST FRIENDS...We FELL in love and committed ourselves to one another on July 21, 2008 and it's been bliss! Finding your soulmate is AWESOME.
Our secret to everlasting love: FRIENDSHIP, laughter, communication, respect & support for one another and LOTS of quality time together.
Brian & Kimberly – June 26, 2009
Our story We met in high school when Kimberly moved with her family to Arcadia, CA. Her dad was the new pastor at Brian's Church. Brian's dad was chairman of the committee that hired him! We were married 4 yrs. later. Now we have 5 children & have been married 18 yrs!
Our secret to everlasting love: Absolute committment to stay together & work out problems.
Maggie and Don – June 17, 2009
Our story We met July 1, 1967 when Don was home on leave before gong to Viet Nam. We were married one week later on July 9, 1967. We have been married 42 years.
Our secret to everlasting love: A sense of humour. Always put the others needs before your own.
Tom & Susie – June 7, 2009
Our story We met 26 yrs. ago and just recently had our 25th anniversary. We were passing Lovelock and wanted to stop & lock our locks forever while on vacation. We have a deep love for each other and we'll spend it now & forever.
Our secret to everlasting love: It's a love you share with your partner that's deep and everlasting.
Coralie and Charles Sandhage – May 18, 2009
Our story Married 11-19-1955. Pleasure rode horses with 2 daughters. We then traveled for 25 years and tent camped. Then we started coming out to AZ for the winters in an RV. Bought a motor home, sold the farm & are now full time travelers.
Our secret to everlasting love: New adventures together for about the last 40 years. Many more to explore.
Gayle and Pete – May 15, 2009
Our story A mutual friend introduced us and told me that a buddy was coming to town and needed to find a place to stay. Would I help him since the mutual friend would be out of town, sure. I would be happy to help. That was over 10 years ago. I married my best friend in June 2004 and for our anniversary this year, we locked our love in Lovelock!
Our secret to everlasting love: Communication and taking the time to reconnect with each other.
Sharon and Greg – September 4, 2007
Our story We decided it was 'time,' so we loaded up the car with some beefalo steaks, raw milk and cream, and other nibblies to camp with. Serious budget.
Our plan originally was, to be married in some place named "Bliss" and spend our wedding night in "Paradise"; this was not possible on our schedule, so we chose Lovelock, and were so blessed to be married by Sharon & Obed Beal. The Cowpoke Cafe folks helped us find them, the rest of the town came and helped us get more formal-looking (thank you so very much). Gorgeous little church, heavenly altar...blessing of Aaron...
We locked a little pink lock on the fence of the rotunda courthouse, and promise we'll come back...when it's 'time.
Melissa and Jason – May 30, 2009
Our story Jason and I drove to Lovelock, NV on saturday May 30th. I had no idea where we were going.....We drove an hour outside of fallon to get there. When we arrived, I thought we were going to an antique car show. But when we walk through the park to look at the cars, he stopped at these locks and said, " Aaaawwww, All these people locked their love, I wanna Lock our Love". He pulled out a lock and said " Let's Lock OUR LOVE"..... My heart melted.....That was the day I knew We were meant to be!!!!!!!!
Jason and I met three years ago while working at the same job. Jason consistently asked me out and and I never accepted. Jason, was very persistent! After turning him down a bunch of times, one afternoon we sat together at lunch and had great conversation!!! From that point, we developed a great friendship. Jason and I exchanged numbers and talked often on the phone. In March, Jason decided to go into the Navy. He and I keep in touch via telephone, and emails. Well we managed to lose contact, and reconnected in feb. He sent me a friend request on facebook and it was over!!! We exchanged messages for about a week straight. The next thing I know, we were uncovering feelings that we had for one another but we never shared three years ago. Before I knew it I was booking a flight to las vegas the weekend of feb. 21st......And that was the beginning of my happily ever after....
Our secret to everlasting love: BESTFRIENDS make the best SOULMATES
Cindy and Casey – May 23, 2009
Our story Casey and I met in high school. He was a sophomore and I was a Junior. We hung around as friends for a short time. We then both moved on. We each entered into a serious relationship with another person for a few years. Our respective relationships broke up around the same time and Casey and I found each other again and started to pal around and commiserate with each other. We helped each other get over the previous relationship. We talked for hours. We went out and had fun. Then one day we realized that we loved each other deeply. We married on September 1, 1973.
Through thick and thin, we weathered the storms of life and have made it to our 50's in one piece. We have a really strong commitment to each other. It is a beautiful feeling to have confidence in the other person and to know that that person will be there for you in your most dire times of need.
Our secret to everlasting love: Be friends as well as lovers and treat each other with respect.
Andea and Micah Kissling – April 15, 2009
Our story We met helping a mutual friend and over the next year fell in love. We were married April 4, 2009 and are now on our honeymoon!
Our secret to everlasting love: Love God first! Always spoil each other and always be willing to wash each others feet.
Erma and Chuck Hyatt – March 16, 2009
Our story: My husdand and I locked our love 32 years ago on 9/19/1976. We needed some quality time together so we decided that a road trip would be good. While passing through Nevada we stoped for gas in Lovelock. I noticed all the signs which said "Don't let Love pass you by", "Lock your love in Lovelock " and " Locks sold here". I purchased a lock at the gas station to give to my husband. After returning on the freeway I relized we needed to go back to Lovelock so that we could lock our love there. We turned around and went back to Lovelock and found the court house and there we locked our love forever. We took lots of pictures and made memories that we will never forget. It was so much fun and worth the stop.
Our secret to everlasting love: Everlasting love starts with being in love. Then adding the things that make it stronger and guarding against the things that make it weak. Our love has been made stronger through forgivness, commitment, touching and sharing our fellings. We guard against selfishness, coldness, seperation, and lack of communication.
Terry and Lynda – March 9, 2009
Our story: We bought our lock from the sweet lady at the Chamber of Commerce. She even loaned us a dremel tool to engrave it. We fell in love in high school at Clark High School in Las Vegas. We graduated UNR in 1972 and married the following August. We really did not experience love completely until we raised our two kids. We have been married now 36 years. (Terry likes to joke: seems like 5 minutes under water. We are looking forward to the next 36 years of fun!
Our secret to everlasting love: Have fun...enjoy each other...laugh alot especially at yourself!
Jelli and James – March 9, 2009
Our story: Met at college in Logan. Fell in love and got married a year later on 3/7/09. Stumbled upon the town of Lovelock on our honeymoon on our way to California.
Our secret to everlasting love: Being best friends. Laughing, loving.
Tracey & Brad Siebecker – February 17, 2009
Our story: We met in 2002 in Hawaii, got engaged, moved to Florida, got married, had a beautiful baby boy, moved to Fallon Nevada, and our love just keeps growing!!!
Our secret to everlasting love: Trust and love each other everyday!!!
Yvonne & Nick – February 14, 2009
Our story: We met through our mutual love of the Brittany dogs, the outdoors & having fun. Married 5 1/2 years & one child.
Our secret to everlasting love: Sharing everything together, commitment to each other, being respectful always.
Hermie Urbanek & Mike Rudden – January 10, 2009
Our story: I came, I saw, I conquered. Arrived 2005 from N.M. to California searching for a place for me and 2 horses and dog. In Cobb I found it, big house good looking man and nice too. Heck why not take the whole package? I was sooo smart.....60 & 65 years old.
Our secret to everlasting love: Love, humor, fun, harmony. Life is good.
Denise & Tom Celli – November 6, 2008
Our story: He was a customer where I worked. We became friends. I was married and moved away for 3 years. When I returned, divorced, we saw each other at the market. He said "Don't leave" and I never have. 18 years later it's our anniversary.
Our secret to everlasting love: We say we are sorry - we realize everyone has bad days and love is the bottom line.
Eriberto and Misty –October 29, 2008
Our story We first meet July 13,2004. We first started casually talking we worked next door to each other. Our relationship blossemed very fast. We had our first son April 12 (2005) of the following yr married the following April 20 (2006) and our next son was born 10 days later! We have one more daughter born July 2, 2007 Allthough we have had MANY HARD trials in our marriage we are still just as strong & those trials have only made us stronger!
Our secret to everlasting love: Communication. No matter what kind of day we have had we NEVER go to bed mad at each other!
Anita Grasso & Brian Sixta – October 27, 2008
Our story: We met on a business trip in Idaho - but new each other though friends but realy connected on the business trip when he offered me his room key.
Our secret to everlasting love: Be open be commited no matter what. Love is a commitment.
Marisa & Mark Dunne – October 22, 2008
Our story:
"If you love it set it free. If it comes back, it was meant to be."
This is our love story:
Mark & I were high school sweethearts 25 years ago. We went our separate ways, got married, had kids. We never thought that we would ever see each other again, yet being each other's first loves, we've always held that special place in our hearts for each other.
Seven years ago, Mark contacted me to find that I was divorced as was he. We've been happily together every since. It feels like just yesterday that we saw each other again after so many years. We were married on 10/18/08 and we officially locked our love on 10/22/08 to dedicate our very special and unique love for one another.
Our secret to everlasting love: Lots of laughter. Take each day as you are rediscovering each other all over again.
Martha & Buddy McGiboney – September 18, 2008
Our story: Met 4-5-58 married 8-23-58. Met him on his birthday one he will never forget. We had two sons & one was born 5-23-59 the other 7-23-62.
Our secret to everlasting love: Compromise.
Lori & Mike Breazeal – September 9, 2008
Our story: Mike and I went shooting on our 1st date - I out shot him big time, and he fell in love. We were later married and had 2 kids, a girl and a boy. On top of that we helped raise his other 2 daughters from his 1st wife. We have never stopped loving each other or our family.
Our secret to everlasting love: Trust, communication, always telling each other you love them. Oh and marrying a firefighter works too.
Jessica & Miguel – August 17, 2008
Our story: Well it all started out when we met in seventh grade, We really never really like each other well I didn't I don't know about him.. But anyways I was going out with a couple of his friends during middle school year, but after that we ended up not talking till the end of freshman year. He started talking to my lil bro to get to me i guess but apparently it work because that summer of June 17, 2005 he ask me out. it was so cute cause he took the whole night and morning to ask me a simple question.... After that a couple days we started going out he got locked up for a couple months came back november then got locked up again april of 2006 came out and got locked up again on april 2007 till now... It's so funny how I'm still with him but I really do love him Yes i might be able to live without him but my life wouldn't be the same... On August 17 2008 i placed a lock on love lock where he is located at now to lock my love with him forever....
Our secret to everlasting love: Time
Sandy & Larry Unglesbee – August 9, 2008
Our story: Met in Sept. 07 on E-Harmony.com. Fell in love & got married 11-20-07.
Our secret to everlasting love: Don't forget to tell each other I love you everyday.
Dawn & Marco Serrano – August 7, 2008
Our story: I am wife #3. I guess the saying is true...3 is a charm. Our marriage has had many difficulties but we care enough to do the hard work to make a marriage of two entirely different people work.
Our secret to everlasting love: Seeking help when needed and accepting the other person's idios.
Raquel Lopez & Obie Recinos – July 26, 2008
Our story: WELL WE'VE BEEN TOGETHER FOR TWO YRS GOIN ON THREE.WE LOVE EACHOTHER WE MET BY MY OLDER BROTHER N LAS VEGAS IT WASN'T UNTILL HE HAD BEEN ARESSTED THAT WE DECLARED OUR LOVE TO ONE ANOTHER I NEVER EXPECTED FOR US TO BE TOGETHER BUT WE R UNTIL NOW. MY VISIT TO LOVE LOCK WAS TO VISIT HIM AT THE PRISON N I STOPPED BYE N BOUGHT A LOCK TO VISIT ALL AS I GO EVER TIME....
Our secret to everlasting love: TRUST N FAITH
Darlene Huber & Chris Heick – July 23, 2008
Our story: Chris & Dar had an interesting start. Darlene was arrested and Chris waited for her at the back of the jail. They drove to Winnemucca together and over the course of a few weeks fell in love.
Our secret to everlasting love: Trust, respect, honesty..
Debbie & Peter – July 21, 2008
Our story: We're both oboe players. We met in an orchestra in CA but discovered we both lived in Appleton, WI. Peter grew up in Appleton. Debbie went to school there. Now we make beautiful music together. We're on our way to an oboe conference.
Our secret to everlasting love: We make beautiful music together. We play oboes!
Amber & William Mancebo – July 25, 2008
Our story: We met @ a nightclub in Castro Valley, CA. He was a bartender, I a customer. Our first date was in June 1982, 10 months later we were married. This April 23, 2008 we celebrate our 25 years together. We'll be back on our 50th; as we visit Nevada often.
Denise & Tucker Nixon – July 11, 2008
Our story: We met at Jolly Joes in Kipton, OH 24 yrs. ago. Since then Joes has closed, also we went on our first date to Fanny Bears a restaurant in Sandusky, OH, which is no longer there either. But we are married on 7-11-97 and vow our love will never fade. Which brings us to today 7-11-08. While passing thru Lovelock, NV on our 11th anniversary what better place to celebrate our special day. Faight brought us together and strange enough Lovelock, NV enhanced our anniversary. Couldn't have turned out better even if we had planned it. We are locked in with numerous others on the chain of love and VOW OUR LOVE can't be broken....
Charles & St. John – July 10, 2008
Our story: We met on the internet in a movie trivia chat room. Married a year later, have been married 9 years.
Our secret to everlasting love: Don't fight about money! Tell each other DAILY you love on another.
Ivy & Jon – July 07, 2008
Our story: We're high school sweethearts, married on 7/7/07 who happened to pass through Lovelock on our first anniversary as we moved from Boston to Palo Alto.
Our secret to everlasting love: Make your best friend your life partner.
Connie & Jeff – July , 2008
Our story: We were married almost 25 years ago in San Francisco, CA. We met in College, and my husband walked up to me the first few days on campus and asked, "if he could kiss the prettiest girl on campus." Of course I had to look around to see who he was talking to. I did not for one moment take him seriously. I never looked at myself in that manner. He has kept me laughing through all the ups and downs since we dated in college 26 years ago.
Our secret to everlasting love: Our secret to everlasting love: GOD! We are not selfish people. We are always trying to put the other first. We pray together. That doesn't mean we still don't have challenges. WE DO! That means that we have help from above to help us through all the ups and downs.
Colleen & Stan Parkin – June 26, 2008
Our story: We are married 12 yrs never had an argument (no stress either). She is my soulmate I'm hers. We love each other more than life.
Sharol & Wayne – June 13, 2008
Our story: We dated for 3 wks and was married in Lovelock on Sept 4, 1970. Our friends had bets we would last from 3 wks to 6 months. It will be 38 yrs in Sept and we are still going strong.
Our secret to everlasting love: The head of our home is God. We always respect each other never talking bad about the other to friends or our children.
Isolde & Roman – June 2, 2008
Our story: We are married 28 years and are happy as the first day. The longer we are together the greater will be our love.
Our secret to everlasting love: Accept the strengthening and weakening of your Partner and let you
not influence from outside.
Christy Eastridge & Mark Springer – May 23, 2008
Our story: We have known each other for 35 years. Dated as teens. Went our seperate ways met up in Idaho when Christy came to visit Mark's sister Lisa.
Our secret to everlasting love: Laughter
Amber & William Mancebo – April 23, 2008
Our story: We met @ a nightclub in Castro Valley, CA. He was a bartender, I a customer. Our first date was in June 1982, 10 months later we were married. This April 23, 2008 we celebrate our 25 years together. We'll be back on our 50th; as we visit Nevada often.
Sue & Jim De Bruin – April 22, 2008
Our story: We married in Reno in 1972. Lived in Iowa, South Dakota, Arizona,California, and now in Idaho. We have six children.
Kat & Ray Allen – March 6, 2008
Our story: We met in Pershing County at the 2005 Burning Man event and fell in love! We were married a year later at Burning Man 2006. Since we were married there it only makes sense that we lock our love there, which we did on March 6, 2008.
Our secret to everlasting love: Good communication!
Sharynn & Jerry Chirpich – March 3, 2008
Our story: In 1958 we were married in St. John's Catholic Church by Father O'Connor. My parents Barney & Agnes Goette owned the Sierra Motel for years. Along with our children, Robynn & Jeff, we enjoyed many visits to Lovelock over our 50 years of marriage.
Our secret to everlasting love: Being best friends.
Beverly & Charles Barbata – March 3, 2008
Our story: We met on an elevator. After three months Chuck asked me to marry him. I just laughed but 5 months later we married as best friends. It took me (Bev) 5 yrs. to really be in love and then we renewed our vows after 5 yrs. 43 years later we are forever in love.
Our secret to everlasting love: Being best friends with respect and having.God always within our lives. And laugh in good and tough times. Laughter is the best for marriage.
Darlee & Brady – February 19, 2008
Our story: We met each other in Reno. After talking and going out a few times we seemed to be made for each other. The way we looked at each other was just a certain look. I had the feeling she wanted to always be together.
Our secret to everlasting love: Respect each other, have fun, flirt. Love.
Lisa & Robin– February 18, 2008
Our story: It was the day before Valentine's Day and Robin and I had a bigargument. It was one of those fights that make you want to sleep in separate rooms. So we let the holiday go by without celebrating it. Anger becomes loneliness very quickly. We needed some quality time together. It had been too long since we last did something to invest in ourselves and our relationship. After we talked out our problems, Robin suggested we take a short road trip to Lovelock and do something symbolic that would remind us of our commitment to eachother. So, Sunday we went to Lover's Lock. Taking time out for ourselves and placing our lock on the chain really helped. The stresses of daily life build up quickly. We should never forget to take the time to nurture our marriage. Thank you Lovelock.
Our secret to everlasting love: Never stop courting eachother. Don't take your spouse or your marriage for granted. Go out on regular dates and enjoy eachother's company. It can be a picnic in the park, dinner out, a movie, a long walk, or a weekend getaway. Be committed to it and be creative!
Nicci & Lee Langhans – February 17, 2008
Our story: Lee and I met 6-9-90 at a local fair we had here in reno we both were not going to go to the event that night but ended up going anyways . I remember the first thing he said to me was you have such pretty blue eyes that is where are story begins we dated and we married in 96 we have been married 12 years this year (08) we have renewed or vows to one another in 06 for our 10th anniversary it has been nothing but a cinderella love story ever since that day in 1990 when he walked up to me and said you have the prettiest blue eyes. My husband gave me a love lock for valentines day this year (08) with our names engraved with the day 6-9-90 the day we met we drove to lovelock today 2-17-08 and locked our love 4 ever and we will throw the keys in the ocean when we go to california in a couple weeks.
Our secret to everlasting love: Lots of love and understanding
Stephanie & Dusty Boyce – February 15, 2008
Our story: His cousin got us together. We had a long distant relationship for 2 years. Now we have a wonderful son Xavior James and one on the way.
Our secret to everlasting love: Be true and understanding.
Jody & Don – February 15, 2008
Our story: We were married in December 1972. We met in college when I Jody, was serving up dorm food. Don came through my line and it was love at first sight. The poor guy never stood a chance.
Our secret to everlasting love: 35 years and going strong. The secret is to deal with your issues. It is way too easy to just walk away. There is a reason you fell in love and said "I do." Work on finding that again....it's still there you have to find it.
Kama & David Rowley – February 14, 2008
Our story: I almost ran my friend over while checking out my husband in his paramedic uniform.
Our secret to everlasting love: Honesty, adventure & laughter and great kids.
Susan & Josh – February 14, 2008
Our story: We met in 1980, fell in love, got married and blended our families. After 25, mostly wonderful, years are now entering the mystical time called retirement.
Our secret to everlasting love: Keeping of sense of humor - trust - compasion.
Andrea W & Glen H – February 9, 2008
Our story: We met on Yahoo.com talked for a couple of weeks then finally met each other at a restaurant. Have not looked back since. 1 year later we decided to go to Lovelock & lock in our vote (love)
Our secret to everlasting love: Respect each other
Rose and Mike – December 15, 2007
Our story: We met in Selma Ca. May 11 2006. Mike was on a job there working w/his crew, I Rose was out running errands w/my mother in town, I happen to stop by the 99 club & no more than 15 mins. here walks in a handsome gentleman w/a buddy, after awhile we started a conversation & he offord to take me to dinner,it was great, we had so much in commend, thats when it all started, we feel in love after a few times going out! I usually go w/him to his jobs out of town, here we are in Lovelock, locking our love, threw out our key @ his jobsite...it was great. I will love you forever Mike Cuneo.
Our secret to everlasting love: It's all in the heart.
Shannon & Michael – October 21, 2007
Our story: I met this wonderful man on myspace on 06-18-2007, It seems like we knew each other 4 ever. and we felt so comfortable with each other. We talked everyday from day one, and on October 18th he flew down here from NYC to see me. (let alone he don’t like to fly). But took that chance..We had a blast.We both thought we would never find true love let alone online. So I call my story myspace love. We do plan too see each other again and spend the rest of our lives together in the near future. By doing this loverslock it really meant alot to me. So I would like too say thank you for having that there.
Our secret to everlasting love: Trust and Comunication...
Krista & William Tucker – October 20, 2007
Our story: It had been a rough day that started the night before,
A friend introduced them soon after he came thru the door,
She sat with a friend acting quiet and shy,
Before she told him her name, she just said “hi”,
Two years later they stand strong together,
He thought it was right to ask about forever,
She was relaxing with her friends at East Park lake,
When we brought that rig to a halt in Salt Lake,
He dislikes malls intensely but kept looking for 3 long hours,
Just wondering and pondering which ring would be ours,
They say he had some history of hillbilly heritage,
He took a picture of the ring and sent her a text message,
She said he had done good and was very impressed,
She responded with a text too which simply said "yes",
You may wonder how they picked this date,
Don't you know it could only be fate,
He drives a truck from the cornhusker to the bay,
And they talk by cell phone a few times a day,
The first words from her lips are "where are you honey?",
He knows she truly loves him when she asks his 10-20,
R.S.V.P. now,
As they exchange their marriage vows
Our secret to everlasting love: Trust and patience
Eve & Don – August 30, 2007
Our story:
Friends for years, now both widow and widower, fell in love. Now enjoy traveling and seing new places together.
Our secret to everlasting love: Communication, patience with each other's ideas and thoughts.
Jolene & Ricky – August 3, 2007
Our story: OUR STORY BEGINS.... ONE DAY AFTER WORK I WAS GOING TO THE TRUCK STOP AS I DROVE INTO THE WRONG ENTRANCE. I ENDED UP ON THE SIDE IN WHICH WAS FOR TRUCKS ONLY. I LOOKED UP TO SEE A VERY SEXY MAN AND OF COURSE HAD TO STARE. I STOPPED AS I WAS LEAVING THE WRONG SIDE OF THE PARKING LOT WHERE WE SPOKE AND EXCHANGED NUMBERS. HE CALLED THAT NIGHT AND WE WENT OUT. HE IS A LONG HAUL TRUCKER AND BECAUSE OF THIS IT CUT OUR EVENING SHORT AS HE HAD A LOAD TO TAKE TO TX. THIS MAN HAD NEVER BEEN IN IDAHO BEFORE THIS BUT HE MADE SPECIAL REQUESTS AND MADE IT BACK TO IDAHO FROM HOUSTON IN AROUND 3 DAYS SO WE COULD SEE EACH OTHER ONCE AGAIN. WE ENDED UP SEEING EACH OTHER ALMOST 6-8 TIMES IN A MONTHS TIME. THE LOVE WAS THERE AND NOW I CAN SAY MY MAN HAS MOVED TO IDAHO AND TAKEN A LOCAL JOB SO WE CAN BE TOGETHER.
Our secret to everlasting love: THE SECRET I BELIEVE IS HONESTY,LOYALTY,AND RESPECT. IN ALL THAT WE HAVE LOVE.
Lisa & Henery Drummond – July 2, 2007
Our story: We met on a blind date and married three weeks later on May 3, 2007 at the local courthouse.
Our secret to everlasting love: Talking to each other, compromise and together time!
Sharon & Michael Dollarhide – June 16, 2007
Our story:
We met on a blind date set up by our two best friends. Our friends were our maid of honor and best man when we married 2 years later. We celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary on the day we locked our love for eternity.
Our secret to everlasting love: We found each other to "fill the missing colors in each others paint by numbers dreams."
Jerry & John – May 19, 2007
Our story: When I first saw Jerry a flame began to grow inside and I have never seen such a beautiful women in my life. She has showed me that true and deep love do exsist. She is the most beautiful and important person in my life and I can not wait to spend the rest of my life with her. I love you Jerry Now, Forever, and Always.
Our secret to everlasting love: Showing and telling her that she is the most beautiful,awesome, and amazing women on earth.
Hang & Chris Talbot – May 16, 2007
Our story:
I met Hang on assignment while photographing Vietnam. She and I spent a long time apart before we gained a visa. Now we are married and have a baby coming Oct. 24th. She is a wonderful person that finally came my way. Thank God.
Our secret to everlasting love: Trust, Say "I Love You." Kisses are very important.
Mike and Beth – April 21, 2007
Our story:
Mike and I met, while working together at Amazon.com...I was to show him how to use a machine. When I first met him, I thought he was cute and someone that I would like to get to know. We worked together a total of 3 weeks, before I left for a Christmas vacation. My trip ended sooner than expected so, I had to fly home. Stranded in an airport, I called Mike and he kept me company until I got home. New Years Day, 2006; I called Mike and asked if he wanted some company for the day and he said yes....in short we have been together ever since. Mike jokingly asked me to marry him, one day in the middle of rush hour traffic..of course I said yes..We shopped for rings, picked something out and just left it at that....Christams Eve, 2006 family is over and we are opening gifts, around the time everyone was done, Mike looked at me and got down on bended knee and asked me to marry him...We locked our love in front of our family on April 21st, 2007, our lock came from my maid of honor and my best friend...We have visited once and will be back many times over.
Our secret to everlasting love: Don't go to bed angry or mad!! and always be truthful and honest.
Debbie Vondruska & Paul Steger – March 26, 2007
Our story:
We met on June 22, 2001. Paul's younger brother set us up on a blind date, we had dinner as SHAW'S CRAB HOUSE. Paul called me after that date to go out again. We've been together ever since.
Our secret to everlasting love: Listen & talk things out even when it's hard to do. And tell eachother I LOVE YOU every day!
Jennay Petary & Jerry Harbour – February 22, 2007
Our story:
I met Jerry last year and he stole my heart from the beginning with his smile. He has been sooo good to me and has helped me through alot. I really believe God sent him to me,cause you couldnt find a more perfect man. We are engaged to be married 8-8-08. We chose that date cause 8 is an infinite number it never ends you never have to leave the paper to write an 8, just like we would never leave each other.
Our secret to everlasting love: You have to be the best of friends.
Donna & Brent – February 17, 2007
Our story:
We met in 1990, shortly after recent divorces. We enjoyed many of the same things: bowling, watching movies, taking the occasional trip to Tahoe. We since have had two wonderful sons and just recently celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Working together, thinking always of each other and each other's feelings and enjoying life!
Betty and Shawn Freed – February 14, 2007
Our story:
This man stole my heart with beautiful roses made from torit paper dyed red and purple and a bear praying made from soap. Our first kiss August 23, 2006 6pm at Circus Circus, and at 35 years old I'd have sworn I was 15. The moment is still fresh and we are very much in love.
Our secret to everlasting love: I wish I knew this love is like no other. We both can feel eachother with out being there and we are honest, maybe too honest at times but we're strong.
Amanda Leal and Frederick G Ryan III – February 14, 2007
Our story:
We locked it on feb 14th when I asked her if she would marryme....We both have been thru hurtful relationships..and suffered great pain....so we promised each other that we would never hurt or cause heartbreak , but would both try to work it out thru communication for there are many ways to communicate...I helped her with many matters that she showed deep trust in me and would do what ever I asked. Wow , that really showed me she would do what ever it took to find true love by offering to change. So Far it has been over 4 months and we never met..... And our love bond is unbreakable..!
Our secret to everlasting love: My secret to everlasting Love was watching what my parents did...and not doing the same, they were always fighting, and i was normally in the middle of it. I would always walk away when they were yelling because It made no sense to me, because i would not be able to get out the words.....so i would go and write it down, and show it to them, which would get my point across without any interuptions...I figure I would experience life before I decided to settle down, then when my first marriage, which I did everything to make it work, she was the one that failed, because of failure to communicate and discipline the children! It was a great learning experience, cause now I have all the tools to make the perfect relationship. Then came Amanda The love of my life.!!!
Chele & Will – December 31, 2006
Our story:
Well here goes, I returned home one day from helping my girlfriend move to another state. I came home to an empty house. my dog chevis who was 15 at that time JUST passed away. I got him the day he was born.. anyway. Chevis is only here in spirit, he was always there for me when ever i needed a friend. He always knew when i was sad, happy, wanted to have fun. He always hadone ear up and one ear down when I came home looking at me. I spose he knew god had a plan for me,because I knew he wouldnt leave me if he didnt, well I got onto the computer one day and saw i had a message from a man 2 hrs away from me I asked him who he was and how he found me. well he said he was looking at people in a directory and wrote me an email. well we talked for about 2 weeks or so and I invited him to my home. well I had a girlfriend here with me so I wouldnt be alone when he showed up.(hahaha). Anyway I heard a knock on my door i ran to the bathroom to look out the winow to see who it was. oh, my gosh a handsome man with dark hair and BLUE eyes. I came running back into the kitchen grabbed my friend and said holy cow this is a beautiful man.. when i went to the door I opened it up there he was standing there looking at me. Me not knowing whether to jump into his arms or kiss him. I looked like a dork I am sure..(should I or shouldnt I) too funny any he came in and sat on the sofa I was gett'n ready to make lunch for us when out of the corner of my eye I saw my dog april running through the yard & down the street.. needless to say Iwas already frazzle by this good looking handsome man, I took off running as I ran i slip (looking like I was sliding into homeplate.) Oh my gosh I was up and standing in a blink of an eye and kept going. To this very day this man is the love of my life even if iam horizontal with the floor.. any ways the conculsion of this story every door that closes a new one opens.. and I am living a dream I imagined as a little girl. (GOD BLESSED THE BROKEN ROAD THAT LED ME STAIGHT TO YOU). Chevy boy if your there looking down, your mama is in good hands but you will never be foregotten..thanks for being such a good boy..Will has the BEST framily ever. Bev,Tejay,tonia,jeff,jackie,dea,craig and the better half of me Will thanks for loving me and my children this year will and I will have been together now 3 yrs may 10th and we'll be married for 1 year in dec.2007 DREAMS DO COME TRUE.
Our secret to everlasting love: Communication,understanding,listening,enjoy the simple things in life and always let them know you love them.. be honest. Caring and treat them the way you want to be treated. NEVER GO TO SLEEP WITH UNRESOLVED MATTERS. Work together give and take...
Betty & Egon – December 6, 2006
Our story:
When Betty's first husband was very sick, he asked me to look after her. I have fullfilled his last wish. Betty and I have full trust, love, caring, and feelings for eachother. We discuss everything. We are always together- in mind and soul.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Trust
Erin & Darrick Bickford – November 27, 2006
Our story:
We met in College in Missouri. Erin is from Illinois and Darrick is from California.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Listening to each other.
Maquita & Raulph – November 13, 2006
Our story:
Me and Raulph have been best friends since grade school. (and I just got out of a bad relationship) and one day we both got together with our friends Chelsea and Kyle ...... at Chelseas house and hung out we had the best time in the world words could'nt even describe how much fun I had ... He has the best presonality you could ever ask for... sweet kind caring funny.... he could make me laugh when were watching a scary movie.. He's my best friend... I have no idea what I would do with out him ...... even though he has foneophobia (long story) I still love him ..... I always said when I was young that I loved someone but now I know that I was'nt in love.......I was'nt in love until I met Raulph even though time changes my love for him will never die.
Our secret to everlasting love: Communtication is a big thing if you want a long relationship ... be yourself * dont ever change for anyone.
Joana & Tom – October 17, 2006
Our story:
We have had an off and on relationship for 32 years. Distance and responsibilities kept us apart until January 2006 when we realized we had a mutual desire to have a committed relationship and as a result we locked our love on 10-17-2006.
Our secret to everlasting love:
True love never dies but grows with the changes over time and the way to keep it is to have communication, trust, respect and honesty in your relationship. We are committed to preserving this relationship that makes both of us so happy.
Lara Knipmeyer & Kurtis Vanclute – October 16, 2006
Our story:
We met at a friends wedding and have been together ever since.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Communication.
Judy Sutterfield & Ted Kwast – October 2, 2006
Our story:
Judy and Ted had known each other for nearly 40 years before they ended up becoming a couple and locking their love. Judy was married to Lew and Ted to Pat and the four of them were good friends for many years before Judy and Lew moved a few hundred miles away. Even though separated by the longer distance, they stayed in contact with each other. In 2003, Judy's husband, Lew passed on and in 2004, so did Ted's wife, Pat. A few months later, Ted and Judy got together when Judy came to visit one of her daughters and in just a few short weeks, they both fell madly in love with each other. It was almost like it was meant to be from the start.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Realizing that life is very short and unpredictable so that it is extremely important to express your love for each other while you dwell in the short "window of time" that is granted to you being together. Remember, It's not the number of breaths you take but the number of moments that take your breath away!!!
Betty & Milford Womack – September 6, 2006
Our story:
My Mother and Father are both passed on--and my Sisters and I have done this because of their love being so very strong. They went through alot of hard times, losing their only son and being separated in WWII that I felt it would help my Sisters and I have closure to them being gone. Mom passed on and the early age of 46 years and daddy just passed away in 2005. But he called out to her in his last days to tell her he was coming home to be with her. I believe they both know that they now have this "love lock" and I am sure they are smiling!
Renzie Nicolle & Eddie – August 27, 2006
Our story:
Eddie and I met thru our local cable companys messaging board that goes on for 24 hrs..guess we were both bored to tune to that channel..I sent a msg looking for a "textmate" and then suddenly he just sent me a msg..we started at the wrong foot I felt that he was this arrogant kid that just wants to have fun...but as much as I ignored his msgs the more he became insistent even to the point of calling me..he was very persistent that soon I gave in hehehe...we met a couple of days after and we haven't parted ways eversince...we've been together for 5 years now and still going strong and will be getting married this year.
Our secret to everlasting love:
A lot of trust and communication.
Beth & Eduardo – August 22, 2006
Our story:
Eduardo and Beth lived on different coasts (California & South Carolina). Beth took a vacation to California where fate brought them together. As she stood in the front lobby of the hotel, it was as if everything was black all around her and a big shining spotlight was shining only on her, according to Eduardo.
The lobby was filled with people, but Beth saw only Eduardo's tall stature rising above everyone else. At that time their eyes met and both knew it was the beginning of the rest of their life together.
Our secret to everlasting love: Communication, no secrets, "what you see is what you get" and fun, fun, fun!
Tammi & Adam - August 14, 2006
Our story:
I saw him while he was at work, asked a friend he worked with to tell him about me and we met 3/20/90, together everyday and married 3/20/92.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Patience and understanding, communication and not fighting overmoney!
Richele & Andrew - August 10, 2006
Our story:
1st date was 04/09/06 went on a motorcycle ride up the northern california coast 08/10/06 - On our way home from a two week motorcycle adventure from Rodeo, CA thru Nevada and Utah to Denver,CO then to Sturgis,SD for the bike rally. On our way home we went through Yellowstone Park in Wyoming, drove thru Montana, Idaho and we stayed the night in Lovelock on 08/10/06 and locked our love for eternity.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Honesty and respect.
Sona Riel & Deja Rogers –August 2, 2006
Our story:
We both bought new cell phones and the lady mixed up our phones. He called his phone to hear it ring and he got me.......we exchanged phones back but lost our hearts.....fate brought us together.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Just be yourself.
Jessika & Jonathan - July 12, 2006
Our story:
It's not really relevent how we met, the most important thing is that we did meet. It was love at first sight. We met on July 12, 2006 at 5:30 in the afternoon at the restaurant BJ's. As soon as we laid eyes on each other we knew...our souls connected. From that day on we became inseparable. We are each other's best friend and soul mate. We compliment each other in so many ways. We make each other a better person. He is my perfect specimen and I am his angel. Together the world is ours. I have never felt this kind of love that I feel with Jonathan. And he feels the same way. It's kismet...
Our secret to everlasting love:
Loving each other each every minute of every day like the first moment you fell in love. Never stop telling each other that you love them, never stop complimenting them, never stop being their best friend, never sleep apart especially when upset. Always go to bed holding each other tightly and wake up the exact same way
Sue Morales & Fred Toensing - July 10, 2006
Our story:
Met on a bike ride (7/8/05) and our hearts went boom--we do bike-bike-bike we both share the passion for off road cycling- 1 year and 2 days, we locked our love in Lovelock, NV.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Communication! Devotion - shared interests, commitment to each other and our relationship - fun!
Lynka Adams & Ron Kurash – June 3, 2006
Our story:
Ron and I met in 1978 in NYC. He was a close friend of the man I was then dating and whom I was soon to marry. We became good friends as well. I knew all of his girlfriends, we partied togther and even shared a Long Island beach house one summer. After 17 years of marriage to Eric, the births of 2 daughters and a move to San Francisco, things began to change. I got a divorce and a year later recalled that it was Ron's birthday that very day. I called him at his home in L.A. and wow! he had a job in S.F. We had dinner that night and everything just took off. Got married on Halloween 2004.
Our secret to everlasting love:
You've gotta be friends. Friendship comes first. And there is no overstating the importance of laughter. If your lover makes you laugh you can endure the most extreme examples of pain and sadness.
Laila & Monty – April 29, 2006
Our story:
Married for 20 years and always looking for adventure. While
many may roll right past Lovelock we're bit of desert nuts and enjoy riding
dual sport motorcycles. Laila rides as a pillion passenger but loves the
bouncing of the bike off road and I love the challenge riding two up. We
share this sport, love of the outdoors and couldn't think of a better reason
to ride the Lovelock "outback." While others roll past we choose to enjoy
the wonderful people and community of Lovelock. On this occasion we'll add
a lock to the chain.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Always looking for fun, laughing at ourselves and respect!
Colista & Roderick – March 16, 2006
Our story:
Well, we met online more than 2yrs and got together 1 year later, and I met her another year after. She a country girl from South Dakota and I'm a Calif. City boy, lol. It was love at first sight when we met face to face, we knew we were ment for each other from that day on..........
Our secret to everlasting love:
Just be there for one another, and always show that u love them.
Nadee & Dasun – February 4, 2006
Our story:
I havent word to explain. But we are loving to each other so
much. Story is very long about two years.
Our secret to everlasting love:
We trust each other infinit.
Shirley & Robert – March 30, 2006
Our story:
We met in 1969 and married in 1970 in Las Vegas. We've been
together ever since!
Our secret to everlasting love:
We really don't have one!
Jan & Allan Stoffel – April 11, 2006
Our story:
I met Jan in Snohomish, Washington. We moved to Lovelock in the
summer of 1981 and got married here on December 25, 1981. We moved back to
Washington one year later.
Jan loved it here in Nevada, and then she passed away April 11, 2005, I am placing this lock here on April 11, 2006 to keep our Lovelocked forever.
Our secret to everlasting love:
God put Jan and I on this earth, and let us find each other, and now
that she has gone home, I have only to wait to be back with her for all
eternity.
Sandra & Dave Mathewson – February 14, 2006
Our story:
Dave was 59 divorced and living in Elko. Dave is a gold exploration geologist and has spent 30 years roaming Nevada looking for gold. Sandra was 59, divorced and living in Fernley. In June of 2003 Sandra entered her profile on Match.com. hoping to meet a wonderful man. A few days later Dave responded. The couple emailed for a month. Sandra told Dave about the beautiful quartz like rocks she recently collected for her backyard.
Dave wanted to know more about Sandra and the rocks. So, one Saturday in June, Dave drove to Fernley. It turns out the rocks were from the Tallapoosa Gold Mine, a mine Dave had discovered years before. Sandra and Dave have been together since that Saturday and were married on August 7, 2004 in Lake Tahoe. So...you see there is more than gold to be found in the rocks!
Our secret to everlasting love:
A person never knows how many remaining years they have. Cherish each day with your lover, do special things and let the little go.... Each night we fall asleep snuggling one another and holding hands.
Vicky & Ralph McMullen – February 14, 2006
Our story:
Vicky and I first met in 1969. She was Miss Sparks, Nevada at that time. She went on to become Miss Washoe County and then Miss Nevada in 1970. She also went to Vietnam in 1971 as part of the USO Show. We had to postpone our wedding three times as a result of her service to Nevada.
Our secret to everlasting love:
Both wanting to share our joy for life with each other forever.
Stephanie & Richard Clemens – February 14, 2006
Our story:
We met in Germany. Richard was a soldier there. I didn't speak a word of English and he didn't speak any German. Everybody told us that it
wouldn't work – but here we are 49 years, 3 children and 5 grandchildren
later – we are still going strong.
Also – we locked our love on the Great Wall of China.
Our secret to everlasting love:
A sense of humor and don't sweat the small stuff.
Robert & Cathy – March 6, 2006
Our story:
We've been together off and on for twelve years and have a half dozen kids. There's a time when all of us have to grow up and that time is
now. For 12 years the lock was unlocked! I think it's time to lock it and
throw away the key!
Our secret to everlasting love:
Respect, honesty, willingness and to be ready for it!
