 Poster: A snowHead
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So, that time has finally come. We're off to Courchevel on Saturday and I'm planning to propose to my girlfriend while we're out there. Assuming she says yes, we are then heading up to Antwerp to purchase the rock & ring.
So, that's the plan, but any advice? I'm thinking that the Folyeres or Chapellets runs would be quite a nice place (Chapallets especially, since it's not far from our apartment in 1650 - not as far to lug the champagne!)
Also, has anyone any experience of buying diamonds in Antwerp? The brokers/dealers out there seem very helpful and legitimate (everything they're selling is certificated, so should be kosher). The prices in Antwerp are a LOT lower (not far off half the retail price here) than here, which means she can get a bigger rock! Have done my research on the 4Cs and artifically-enhanced stones (avoid) so am hopefully going in there armed with just enough knowledge.
Would obviously prefer to be able to walk into Tiffany's and purchase whatever takes her fancy, but that is somewhat beyond my budget!
Anyway, any comments/advice/thoughts before we head off for snow and (hopefully) romance?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Good luck. As you may remember from the other site, I proposed at the foot of the Folyeres, although to be fair it was midnight at New Year and we'd just spilled out of the Pub to sing Auld Lang Syne. Happy memories
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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nbt, ah that was you?! I remember someone proposing in Courchevel, but that was before you used your pseudonym!
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Great news. What an exciting mission! Hope it goes brilliantly.
Just a couple of tips. Take your goggles off when you make the proposal, and say it in French.
How do you get on a bended knee with skis on? I trust you've worked that out.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Aahh, so there are some true romantics out there. How wonderful. I wish my other half would think this way!
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How do you get on a bended knee with skis on? I trust you've worked that out.
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Another advantage of telemarking, perhaps?
Good luck masopa!
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You beat me to it Ian! Best wishes masopa - by the way, there are some good eateries in Antwerp. Can't help on the diamonds though.
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David Goldsmith, Good tip - I would have probably forgotten that (to take the goggles off, that is). So, how do you say it in French??
Not sure I'll be learning how to telemark that - planning to hit the couloirs in the early afternoon then pop the question afterwards...
Never been to Antwerp before (Brussels and Mechelen plenty of times) - looking foward to it!!
Thanks everyone - fingers (not skis) crossed!!
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I don't know how you say it in French. I proposed in West Hampstead.
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masopa, will she ski the couloirs with U?
If so, there's a beautiful 'bowl' just down from the top of the Grand couloir. It would be perfect - both grand and in a way, cosy, accessable but secluded.
That is: accessable if she'll do that ridge leading to it 
good luck.
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will you marry me =
veux-tu m'épouser?
or more formally, voulez-vous, m'épouser
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Brilliant, and no hint of a Stockport accent.
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You know it makes sense.
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nbt, you're not my type 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| David Goldsmith wrote: |
| Brilliant, and no hint of a Stockport accent. |
I should hope not, I only live here, I'm from Wigan!
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Should't this thread be in the "Bend Ze Knees" section? 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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masopa, have a wonderful time , best of luck and let's hope CONGRATULATIONS are on the cards for your return!
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Hope it all goes well masopa
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Thanks again everyone! Feels like a right little community here!!
marc gledhill, LOL! Very good. As for taking the ring with me, she had let it be known in no uncertain terms that she wants to pick the ring! Will have to use a "blank" on the slopes (also prevents any unfortunate incident of losing it in the snow!)
nbt, thanks for the French. Will be using that!
u brain, definitely no chance of skiing the couloir with her - she's a nervous blue/green skier!
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Pronunciation guide:
Ver-too may-poo-zay
voo-lay voo may-poo-zay
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nbt, Still, wouldn't recommend saying it that way in the hearing of a French person... the giggles might spoil the moment!
masopa, Best of British! With luck you'll get this reaction.....
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If it's a nice day, wear a beret but leave out the onions and Gauloise
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PG, I actually speak French fluently (at least when piseed -0 it;s ten years since I lived there) but that's as accurate as you'll get without going into phonetic transcriptions 
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Masopa...how fantastic!
Folyeres would be my choice...just back from 1850, skied Folyeres on Saturday and it was magical...snowing but ok vis and had the run to ourselves..on the Gros Murger drag back up I was just grinning.. it was so quiet and beautiful.
So I'd say go for the trees! The snow is superb at the mo..have a wonderful time
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nbt, Realised that! I just had this vision of someone using phonetic French syllable by syllable to pop the question! Reminds me of a rather naughty trick I once played on a non-French speaker friend who was in France for the first time. Primed him to ask the girl who I'd arranged to collect him from the station where in town the apartment he was staying in was. Or at least, that's what he thought he was asking her........
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Lol!
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Tried something myself, in the Netherlands though, not the slopes.
Slight problem in getting her to pick the ring though, as it came as a total shock to her and she was too 'dizzy' for the next 2 days to be able to pick a ring, she waited until she got home and settled her nerves a bit.
Good luck
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You know it makes sense.
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wow. what about starting a poll, masopa, so we can vote on whether we think she'll say yes... 
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I proposed (and was accepted) in Zell am See. Masopa, it makes for a great occassion, enjoy it and remember it well. Good choice, diamonds from Antwerp, much more style than Tiffany's.
Mine was an impulse proposal, so the ring conundrum didn't come into it.
Good luck.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Don't want to put a 'dampener' on things, but it might be worth waiting til next Tuesday, the sun's not due to put in an appearance until then, and over the weekend it's touch and go whether you'll see snow or rain at 1800m..... 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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She'd be mad not to say "yes"
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Masopa , good luck hope it goes well. I'm sure you will keep us posted. Not much experience of buying rings in Antwerp ~ I did buy one in Reading though. Getting diamonds from Antwerp makes me think of Del and Rodney, hope you have better luck than they did.
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Ahhh. Well now, in my deep an distant past i too was propsed to,and bought ring for,in Antwerp. (OK, he lived there!). Great choice for a good price. Lots of luck and happy shoppping.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Good Luck Masopa, have a great time.
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Masopa....good luck. I was wisked to Paris for my suprise and I still remember it ....happy days! Why not reserve a lunch table in one of the best mountain restaurants, by a log fire, that way you won't have to worry about the weather or trying for bended knees in ski boots! You can cuddle up there all afternoon....forget the skiing just for a while.
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If it's dodgy weather this weekend I'd suggest the Bergeries at 1850. Nice place and friendly staff. It's got that romantic log cabin style and champers is only around €2000 a bottle...
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| homphomp wrote: |
| ....forget the skiing just for a while. |
Woooaah, it's starting to get silly. Lets get our priorities right please. 
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Mountain restaurant though, not a bad idea. OK ladies which is more romantic; the stunning panorama of the Alpine massive, or a roaring log fire in a mountain cabin?
For me outside. But I know I'm crap at this sort of thing.
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Of course what you really want is a log fire and a big window to get the view
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