One of the few times it was better to “not” watch where he was skateboarding, owner of a surfshop on the North Island of New Zealand, Ben Steward crashed into a rival surf shop’s sign and knocked it over.

Ben promptly received a lashing from the American girl (Bobbi) working at the shop who quickly ran out to tell him to watch where he was going.  After a bit of time (and persistence) Ben persuaded Bobs to go out on a date…

One of my favorite parts of their story is that on one of the first few dates Bobbi told Ben she couldn’t date him any more…Or she’d marry him.  I wish I could have seen his face…

A few weeks ago Ben and Bobbi, joined by family from NZ, England and Bend, were married at Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park.   These two are a sweet as “lollies” and we can’t wait to spend some time with them next Summer on the north island of New Zealand.  Maybe we’ll see a hobbit.  Maybe that was a bad joke.

Ben and Bobbi, thank you isn’t enough…  Rock on friends…

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