My proudest day

[BaronC]

Well, the wedding gets even more special as it fast approaches. My two step children/mini barons-to be have decided that from the wedding day they wish to take my surname. I wont lie, I'm quite teary.

Family wedding photos required, Michelle. hint hint

[cat3]

You're gonna be Britain's answer to 'The Waltons' living up in the Peak District on Derbyshire's equivalent of 'Walton's Mountain'.

....................................................you do remember 'The Waltons' ??

[BaronC in reply to cat3]

Of course I chuffing well remember the Waltons! I am in my mid forties you know

[cat3 in reply to BaronC]

Okay, Okay.........just trying to be complimentary & a little wary !

[cat3 in reply to cat3]

Seriously though, that's the greatest accolade, when children are prepared to trade their comfortable surname to commit themselves to you & accept you as their dad.

I've no doubt you're going to make a brilliant team. xx

[BaronC in reply to cat3]

Aah, we'll be all right. If we're not, I'll just beat the kids up

[Hidden]

So happy for you and what a lovely touch from the step children

Looking forward to seeing the photos so I hope that the hint works

Enjoy xx

[Negeen]

Aww so sweet.

[ricozoe]

brilliant

[Dorsetcharlie]

Goose bumps! I'm so happy for you and the new team Baron

[BaronC in reply to Dorsetcharlie]

Goose bumps indeed! Thank you so much, all these nice messages mean an awful lot

[Kirk5w7]

Great Andy not an easy situation , been there, but looks like you've got it licked. All the best xxxxx

[BaronC in reply to Kirk5w7]

Long road ahead, but it's a promising start!

[Sem2011 in reply to BaronC]

Congratulations on your big day and clearly shows you are a brilliant step dad xx

[shellsbelle]

awwww thats wonderful its brought a tear to my eye dont worry i'll do a good job xxx

[BaronC in reply to shellsbelle]

I don't doubt it for a second!!

[Hidden]

THAT IS SO LOVELY. WHEN'S THE BIG DAY? ONCE YOU ARE MARRIED WILL YOU MOVE UP TO KING INSTEAD OF JUST A BARON?

[BaronC in reply to Hidden]

6th December. And sadly no, I can't just march through the nobility as I please. Once a baron, always a baron

[RogerCMerriman]

Sounds like going to be a lovely day, hope you enjoy your wedding as much as I did.

[shellsbelle]

im looking forward to it

[BaronC in reply to shellsbelle]

Me too

[shellsbelle]

i'll try not to cry lol

[BaronC]

Nah, have a good weep! You're pretty much the only guest after all

[shellsbelle in reply to BaronC]

I am honoured you trust me though

[BaronC in reply to shellsbelle]

Oh give over, you're a consummate professional. We're thrilled to be having you, so to speak

[shellsbelle in reply to BaronC]

well use me and abuse me while you have me

[BaronC in reply to shellsbelle]

45 years I've waited to hear that from a woman

[shellsbelle in reply to BaronC]

ahahahahahahaha

[aqua4]

Lovely news. K

[aqua4]

1st smiley face worked! Now they will be on everything :):):)

[BaronC in reply to aqua4]

[Negeen]

Post the pictures for us afterwards please.

[Mikesghost]

That's great news! It was many years before I accepted my own step-dad. I'd even considered changing my surname back when I got older but our relationship was miraculously healed when I finally left home and now I really miss the old bugger now that he has sadly passed away.

[Tortie14]

Brilliant - thanks for sharing your happy news.

[B_S_A]

Good for you boyo!

[BaronC in reply to B_S_A]

Cheers mate! Not been called 'boyo' since a weekend in Llandudno.

Never did find that leek