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cause we've spent all day and evenings together for months. It's been like one long date."Neither remembers who popped the question."I think it was more a mutual conclusion that we'd be more comfortable and happier if we were married," she said, adding that cohabiting wasn't an option. "We're both Christians Bvlgari Sotirio Collection BL-1 just do not believe in people living together without marriage."Erdman was born in Pomeroy, raised on a ranch outside Walla Walla and worked as a mechanic in Seattle for Pioneer Sand and Gravel, which later became Lone Star Sand and Gravel. He retired in 1978 and moved to the Tri-Cities with his wife, Mildred, who died in 1999.

Minkiewitz grew up in Eltopia, graduating from the high school in 1935, Bvlgari Sotirio Collection BL-2 before the school district closed. She attended beauty school in Seattle and worked for a short time in Yakima before returning to Pasco.She worked at Aladdin's and Cherry beauty salons before opening her own shop, Elaine's, in her basement."I never had Bvlgari Sotirio Collection BL-30 advertise. I had my loyal customers who came to me for years and years," she said. "I didn't really retire. As my customers departed, in their own way, I became retired."Her husband, Lawrence "Mickey" Minkiewitz, died in 1994."We've both been alone a long time," Erdman said. "Elaine and I get along just fine. We enjoy each other. It may not be a very long marriage, but it'll be a good one."

Minkiewitz agreed, saying, "Yes, our marriage could be short, but it suits our situation just right to be married. Now I'll have him and he'll have me."Erdman's sister, Mary Novelli, 96, who also lives at the Retirement Inn, is happy for the couple."She's a nice lady. He's very fortunate," she saidSince Erdman Bvlgari Sotirio Collection BL-31 Minkiewitz don't drive, their families and friends have pitched in to make their wedding day perfect. Even those living out of town have contributed, even if it's just supporting their decision.John Minkiewitz, her son who lives in Marina del Rey, Calif., and his fianc, Angel Alger of Carlsbad, Calif., put together a big "wedding box," including the dress the bride will wear, wreathes of artificial flowers and the solution and equipment for blowing bubbles.