Ann Marie walked out to her car after work on Friday, December 30, 2011 to find an envelope with her name taped to the driver side window. She opened the envelope and read the first page:
Directions
1. You have just begun your very own scavenger hunt.
2. This game is a CLASSIC!
3. Follow the clues it will help beat your WINTER blues.
4. Any questions text them to (631) XXX-XXXX.
5. Finish this journey quick and snappy, I believe you'll be very happy!
Followed by the first clue page:
This is where people tie up their toys
You can PACK up your gear AND watch them PLAY
Head over to the best way to Newport
And that is where your next clue will "B"
After finishing her phone conversation with Katie M (which will attest Ann was really confused and a little scared) and taking a quick detour to the dry cleaners for Andrew's uniform. She headed for Clue "B" at B Dock in Sag Harbor. When she arrived, on the dock sign was an envelope with a big blue bow and her name. Unbeknownst to her Jason and Erik were sitting in Jay's big red truck taking photos in the parking lot of Barons Cove Inn while she read:
This is where the AARDVARK will be placed
There are 282 reasons to put a smile on your face
Look on the sign to see your future
She drove straight over to their property on Hampton Street. On the sign was a third envelope indicating:
This place has an atmosphere that can't be beat
It is the place to be throughout the summer
It is the "PERFECT" place to meet
This is where you gave me your number
HINT: use the door in the back
At this point, Ann Marie is thinking 'how sweet is this - a scavenger hunt would be the perfect way to propose and he's about to waste it on hockey tickets, but they are probably awesome seats.' She made her way back into town and parked in the back parking lot of Supericas. Taped to the bottom of the back entrance was the fourth (and final envelope), which read:
When the wind blows I work best
This is where my village celebrates Harbor Fest
Meet on the sand just to my west
This will be the end of your quest
But be ready to begin your next
Instead of walking over to the windmill, Ann Marie got in the car and parked on Long Wharf. For whatever reason, she walked around the long way and caught a glimpse of who she thought was two kids horsing around near the windmill. Then she made eye contact with Andrew, who abruptly turned around and started walking towards the water. She followed him out there and the conversation went something along the lines of:
"Hi" - Andrew
"Hi" - Ann
"You know I love you, right?"
"Yea..." - Ann
"Like, really love you" - Andrew
"I really love you too" - Ann (thinking 'where are my Winter Classic tickets?!?')
"I love you with all of my heart" - Andrew
"OK" - Ann
"I brought you here to ask you something really important today...," Ann makes a quizzical expression, Andrew looks up to the sky and while Ann is trying to sort out what is happening, Andrew goes to one knee and there's a little black box in his hand..."Will you marry me?"
Obviously, Ann Marie said yes, she was in a state of shock when she saw that the ring in the box was the ring she had fallen in love with on their recent cruise (that's a story on its own). She was even more surprised when she noticed Jay taking pictures of her and Erik walking up behind them, and then suddenly Andrew's parents appeared on the beach. She had NO idea this was going to happen and apparently everyone but her knew!! So, Andrew got to go to the 2012 Winter Classic without Ann Marie killing him as she had her own ice to be mesmorized by!
Directions
1. You have just begun your very own scavenger hunt.
2. This game is a CLASSIC!
3. Follow the clues it will help beat your WINTER blues.
4. Any questions text them to (631) XXX-XXXX.
5. Finish this journey quick and snappy, I believe you'll be very happy!
Followed by the first clue page:
This is where people tie up their toys
You can PACK up your gear AND watch them PLAY
Head over to the best way to Newport
And that is where your next clue will "B"
After finishing her phone conversation with Katie M (which will attest Ann was really confused and a little scared) and taking a quick detour to the dry cleaners for Andrew's uniform. She headed for Clue "B" at B Dock in Sag Harbor. When she arrived, on the dock sign was an envelope with a big blue bow and her name. Unbeknownst to her Jason and Erik were sitting in Jay's big red truck taking photos in the parking lot of Barons Cove Inn while she read:
This is where the AARDVARK will be placed
There are 282 reasons to put a smile on your face
Look on the sign to see your future
She drove straight over to their property on Hampton Street. On the sign was a third envelope indicating:
This place has an atmosphere that can't be beat
It is the place to be throughout the summer
It is the "PERFECT" place to meet
This is where you gave me your number
HINT: use the door in the back
At this point, Ann Marie is thinking 'how sweet is this - a scavenger hunt would be the perfect way to propose and he's about to waste it on hockey tickets, but they are probably awesome seats.' She made her way back into town and parked in the back parking lot of Supericas. Taped to the bottom of the back entrance was the fourth (and final envelope), which read:
When the wind blows I work best
This is where my village celebrates Harbor Fest
Meet on the sand just to my west
This will be the end of your quest
But be ready to begin your next
Instead of walking over to the windmill, Ann Marie got in the car and parked on Long Wharf. For whatever reason, she walked around the long way and caught a glimpse of who she thought was two kids horsing around near the windmill. Then she made eye contact with Andrew, who abruptly turned around and started walking towards the water. She followed him out there and the conversation went something along the lines of:
"Hi" - Andrew
"Hi" - Ann
"You know I love you, right?"
"Yea..." - Ann
"Like, really love you" - Andrew
"I really love you too" - Ann (thinking 'where are my Winter Classic tickets?!?')
"I love you with all of my heart" - Andrew
"OK" - Ann
"I brought you here to ask you something really important today...," Ann makes a quizzical expression, Andrew looks up to the sky and while Ann is trying to sort out what is happening, Andrew goes to one knee and there's a little black box in his hand..."Will you marry me?"
Obviously, Ann Marie said yes, she was in a state of shock when she saw that the ring in the box was the ring she had fallen in love with on their recent cruise (that's a story on its own). She was even more surprised when she noticed Jay taking pictures of her and Erik walking up behind them, and then suddenly Andrew's parents appeared on the beach. She had NO idea this was going to happen and apparently everyone but her knew!! So, Andrew got to go to the 2012 Winter Classic without Ann Marie killing him as she had her own ice to be mesmorized by!
Huge thank you to Ashley for editing and putting together the above video (I always knew you'd be a fabulous bridesmaid) - Big thanks to Erik & Jay for playing "surveillance" during the scavenger hunt and capturing every moment forever in photos and many thanks to Claire & John Blodorn for spying and filming from Long Wharf (sorry for removing your conversation from the final version)!!!