Published on Dec 6, 2015
12/4/15 After Sway Meryl Davis getting into her Rolls Royce with Merv as her security.

april6263 wrote:

gabriele wrote:

View, unobstructed wrote:

Good morning, sisters.
What a lovely day here (again)  El nino is giving us temps well above average and, so far, no sign of a “white Christmas”
Weird but kind of wonderful, too.
 
So many interesting pictures, comments, questions…and I have no time to really weigh in.  I’ll check back later this afternoon.
 
I will say I’m not surprised…even expected the engagement…because of following their lives as we have the past year since Sway in New York.

Good for them.  What with Allison’s marriage and now pregnancy…Lyndsay’s marriage, Witney’s engagement.  I think those younger pros are affirming that your personal life can and should take precedence over (or at least equal billing to) your career as a dancer on TV (not long-lived).  And certainly over your Fans’ perception of what’s best for you.
 
I do think our Tango…may have had to “gulp”  - and put on a smile before the after-party though.  She and many others do not think too highly of Peta.   I hope they will come around.

I have to assume Peta is as sweet in real life as so many say…and that her long history with Maks has led both of them to this with confidence, and joy for the future.

I’m not surprised about the venue either.  Very clear, very public -  among fans, family, and friends.

I hadn't expected that Maks would take chances of booing or some such for this special occasion.  And we all know with Meryl there, there would be an  MnM contingent that feels animosity towards Peta.  But the reaction as far as I could make out in the video clip was overwhelmingly cheerful.  We need tango's exclusive on it.  Tango where are you?????????

OK WAIT AGAIN??????.......SO DID HE PROPOSE ON STAGE DURING THE SHOW???????  




TANGO DID YOU SEE THE PROPOSAL??????   OH WOW.....so can't wait for your recaps

No, I did not "see" it because I could not bring myself to look, but I heard every word.  And gulping is mild to what I felt.  At the matinee, Maks had come out with the mike to thank Alfalit, and it was Henry's birthday and they had a cake.  After the evening show, he came out again, but at the end of it he called for Merv who had the ring on his finger.   When I saw him give the ring to Maks, I figured what was coming and could not watch.   I also knew something was up because I saw Eugene come up front near the end of the show, as well as Nicole and Mr. Gamer.  It seemed clear that no one in the family or on stage knew this was going to happen.   Everyone I spoke to or heard speak of it was very surprised, including Val, Mom, Grandma, Tony.  Now whether Amy knew, obviously Merv did, or anyone else, I don't know.

I was sitting with my husband, and bless his heart, he did not ask me why I was crying and did not even seem to notice.  Things have been going swimmingly, I've gotten 2 hugs from Maks, 2 from Tony, 1 from Val, 1 from Henry and 1 from Serge, not to mention Alex, Merv, and several other dancers, one of whom kisses me on the cheek each time he sees me.   I did 2 M&Gs, but I didn't go Sat. because hubby didn't want to and couldn't bring myself to go today.   I'm not yet ready to see them together off stage.  

This afternoon's show was the best yet.  Everyone was on fire.  I had trouble watching MnM because it might very well be the last time they dance together.   I did manage to watch Peta a bit, and I have to say that Maks look happier today than I've seen him since my first Sway.   That is reassuring.   He deserves to be happy.   

We did not stay long at the after party.  I got to almost everyone, including Grandma, but Val & Maks.  I was a little disappointed not to talk to Val because he's left already, but I know I will see Maks tomorrow at the bootcamp.   Not only that, but I won the private lesson with Maks in the silent auction and that will happen tomorrow after the bootcamp.  If I don't post again, you will know that I have died and gone to heaven.   45 MINUTES WITH MAKS!  

tangodancer208 wrote:

april6263 wrote:

gabriele wrote:

I hadn't expected that Maks would take chances of booing or some such for this special occasion.  And we all know with Meryl there, there would be an  MnM contingent that feels animosity towards Peta.  But the reaction as far as I could make out in the video clip was overwhelmingly cheerful.  We need tango's exclusive on it.  Tango where are you?????????

OK WAIT AGAIN??????.......SO DID HE PROPOSE ON STAGE DURING THE SHOW???????  




TANGO DID YOU SEE THE PROPOSAL??????   OH WOW.....so can't wait for your recaps

No, I did not "see" it because I could not bring myself to look, but I heard every word.  And gulping is mild to what I felt.  At the matinee, Maks had come out with the mike to thank Alfalit, and it was Henry's birthday and they had a cake.  After the evening show, he came out again, but at the end of it he called for Merv who had the ring on his finger.   When I saw him give the ring to Maks, I figured what was coming and could not watch.   I also knew something was up because I saw Eugene come up front near the end of the show, as well as Nicole and Mr. Gamer.  It seemed clear that no one in the family or on stage knew this was going to happen.   Everyone I spoke to or heard speak of it was very surprised, including Val, Mom, Grandma, Tony.  Now whether Amy knew, obviously Merv did, or anyone else, I don't know.

I was sitting with my husband, and bless his heart, he did not ask me why I was crying and did not even seem to notice.  Things have been going swimmingly, I've gotten 2 hugs from Maks, 2 from Tony, 1 from Val, 1 from Henry and 1 from Serge, not to mention Alex, Merv, and several other dancers, one of whom kisses me on the cheek each time he sees me.   I did 2 M&Gs, but I didn't go Sat. because hubby didn't want to and couldn't bring myself to go today.   I'm not yet ready to see them together off stage.  

This afternoon's show was the best yet.  Everyone was on fire.  I had trouble watching MnM because it might very well be the last time they dance together.   I did manage to watch Peta a bit, and I have to say that Maks look happier today than I've seen him since my first Sway.   That is reassuring.   He deserves to be happy.   

We did not stay long at the after party.  I got to almost everyone, including Grandma, but Val & Maks.  I was a little disappointed not to talk to Val because he's left already, but I know I will see Maks tomorrow at the bootcamp.   Not only that, but I won the private lesson with Maks in the silent auction and that will happen tomorrow after the bootcamp.  If I don't post again, you will know that I have died and gone to heaven.   45 MINUTES WITH MAKS!  

Tango,,,,So happy to hear from you...I am glad you are having a good time (except for the surprise) and that you won the lessons with Maks...can't wait to hear from you on that experience.  
Take care have a wonderful time and can't wait to hear from you again....

HUGS