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A flamboyant proposal

Sheffield, U

Albert is very fond of Valerija, so fond he wants to merry her, and he'll not take any chance to win her heart.

A plan is set forth for the proposal, involving a surprise in Albert's home, possibly a few too many unattended candles, balloons and the ever present British carpeting.

Long story short, the couple finds a flamboyant surprise, and the fire brigade will be invited to the wedding.

In such dire times, it's nice to report a honorable mention with a happy ending

Submitted on 08/10/2020

Submitted by: Fiorn
Reference: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/08/05/man-accidentally-sets-fire-flat-using-100-tea-lights-wri

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Tracy said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
The link is truncated : https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/08/05/man-accidentally-sets-fire-flat-using-100-tea-lights-write-marry/ - I'll accept this as a HM, as he was really stupid leaving the flat with 100 tealights burning!


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
There's a reason you never leave lit candles, etc. unattended for any amount of time. Thanks, Fiorn!