Luckiest Man Alive

Posted on April 17, 2015 by jwalkley

The beautiful bride-to-be and me in Telluride, CO (2012)

She said “yes.” I am indescribably happy to report that Carla and I are engaged. After a brief hike up to the monastery in Namche and with a cloud-enshrouded Thamserku peak as our backdrop, I asked her to continue our incredible journey together as husband and wife. Perhaps, she was hypoxic when answering since we were at nearly 12,000′, but I’ve since been assured that she meant it. Couldn’t be happier.

Very exciting, new chapter to begin when I return in June… celebrations to follow soon thereafter!

59 thoughts on “Luckiest Man Alive”

sasheen on April 18, 2015 at 12:15 AM said:

Holy cow! I’m crying right now. You did it Jim Walkley! So happy for the both you. Give your beautiful bride to be hugs for me!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:00 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Sassy! I did do it!!! I gave her a big Filipino hug (or Carla says Mexican-style). Regardless, it was a big, damned hug. 😉
  
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Mike Ross on April 18, 2015 at 4:10 AM said:

Congrats!!!!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:00 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Mike!
  
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Leonardwgreen on April 18, 2015 at 4:35 AM said:

From Peru along the Incan trail…a Hearty Congratulations!!! Leonard and Joni

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:01 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Leonard & Joni! Enjoy the Incan Trail. I was lucky enough to do that with my brother in 2009. Amazing trip/place.
  
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Clay on April 18, 2015 at 4:41 AM said:

You are the man. Congratulations.

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:03 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Clyde! Can’t wait to catch-up and celebrate.
  
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Dan Sterner on April 18, 2015 at 4:59 AM said:

Congrats! And good luck up there.

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:03 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Dan. Greatly appreciate it. I’ll take all the luck I can get! Feeling pretty lucky already. 😉
  
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Theile mcvey on April 18, 2015 at 5:40 AM said:

Congratulations and best wishes to you and Carla!!! Much love to you both! Can’t wait to celebrate you getting to the summit and your wedding!.

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:04 AM said:
  
  Those sound like very good reasons to celebrate! Count me in!
  
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tmwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 6:20 AM said:

Congratulations!–excited about Jackson Hole this summer-be happy and safe. Love Dad

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:04 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Pop. Can’t wait to see you and the family in Jackson Hole as well. We’ll have much to celebrate together!
  
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tmwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 6:24 AM said:

Great picture of you both. You’re a handsome couple. Dad

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:21 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Pop. We have a great couple (coming up on 50 years together) to emulate!
  
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Ryan Chreist on April 18, 2015 at 6:40 AM said:

Congratulations! We are so excited for you two. You had to go and make everyone else’s engagement look boring. A monastary, cloud covered mountains, etc… You romantic! Look forward to celebrating on your return.

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:05 AM said:
  
  You have NO IDEA how long I waited for the perfect cloud!!! Thanks, my friend. See you when I get home in June! Look forward to celebrating with you then.
  
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Kevin Kulp on April 18, 2015 at 6:41 AM said:

So happy for both of you. Can’t wait to see you guys.

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:06 AM said:
  
  We can’t wait to see you again too! Looking forward to catching-up and celebrating.
  
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Mike Walkley on April 18, 2015 at 6:43 AM said:

Congratulations! What great news to wake up and see! We are so excited Carla will now officially be part of our small family. Best wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness to both of you.

Mike Walkley mwalkley@comcast.net Sent from my iPhone

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:08 AM said:
  
  Thanks, brother. Although we are small in numbers, we are strong in quality!!! She is very thankful that the family has always been so welcoming and is excited to become an “official” member of the Walkley clan!
  
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Liz on April 18, 2015 at 6:49 AM said:

Happy happy day! I could not be more excited for you both! Can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:09 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Liz! We can’t wait either.
  
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Colin on April 18, 2015 at 7:46 AM said:

Congrats Jim! You have a way of doing things in style 🙂 I am very happy for you both!
-Colin

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:10 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Colin. Appreciate it. Been following your travels a bit. No moss on your rolling stone, eh?
  
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scottesmond on April 18, 2015 at 7:53 AM said:

Hey hey! Awesome news. Already one helluva trip. Congrats guys.

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:11 AM said:
  
  Just hoping to put an exclamation mark on the trip now, Scotty! Already a highly successful expedition though.
  
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Suzanne Focht on April 18, 2015 at 8:06 AM said:

Congratulations! So incredibly happy for both of you!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:11 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Suz! Looking forward to celebrating with you upon our return home.
  
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Joan Bauer on April 18, 2015 at 8:08 AM said:

Congratulations and best wishes from The Bauer Clan!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:12 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Bauers! Greatly appreciated. My best to your whole clan!
  
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Tamara on April 18, 2015 at 8:37 AM said:

I’ve believed she was your “one” since you first told me about her:-)). Looking forward to meeting her, ha ha (and seeing you again after a few years away). All the best, in so excited for you both! Yay!!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:12 AM said:
  
  You are a quick study. Thanks, Tamara!
  
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Susan And Bill Freeman on April 18, 2015 at 8:46 AM said:

We are overjoyed for you and Carla. We will have a champagne toast to you both and the exciting new adventures ahead of you when we see your parents next month.
We send best wishes and love.
Susan and Bill

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:13 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Freemans. I know my folks are looking forward to that toast already! Please give them a big hug for me until I am home and can do so in person!
  
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laurienormandeau on April 18, 2015 at 9:00 AM said:

What a wonderful place to propose! Steve and I send our congratulations to you and Carla! Hugs! Laurie

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:40 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Laurie & Steve! Big hugs back.
  
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Angie on April 18, 2015 at 9:08 AM said:

Congratulations to you both!!! Really great news!!
Be Safe

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 9:39 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Ang! Greatly appreciated. Safe and sound is the plan!
  
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Maureen Cook on April 18, 2015 at 10:20 AM said:

We are so thrilled for you and Carla! Carla, we look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our family! Wishing you companionship, contentment and love!
Joy and love,
Maureen & Jeff Cook

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 11:24 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Maureen & Jeff. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.
  
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Brett Rubenstein on April 18, 2015 at 10:26 AM said:

Congrats Jim!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 11:24 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Brett.
  
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Caroline Walkley on April 18, 2015 at 10:32 AM said:

Carla – Welcome! Welcome! Welcome to the family. I am OVERJOYED to awake to such amazing news. I can’t wait to hear all the details from you. You bring such joy to this family.
Jim – I can’t even express how happy I am for you. Welcome to the club.
Will is excited for you both as well!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 11:28 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Caroline. Your kind words, warm welcome, and joy for us on this special day mean so much to both of us!
  
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Erica Gunn on April 18, 2015 at 2:49 PM said:

Amazing, wonderful news! I’m thrilled for you both. And, wow, what a special proposal. Looking forward to celebrating with you!

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 7:47 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Erica. Looking forward to that celebration as well!!!
  
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Marty on April 18, 2015 at 7:13 PM said:

Congratulations! One more thing to cross off my “things I hope to see before I die list.” I was just talking with mike Preiser this week and we were discussing if Jim would ever get married. I am so very happy for both of you.

Marty

Sent from my iPad

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- jwalkley on April 18, 2015 at 7:51 PM said:
  
  Thanks, Marty! Hopefully, there’s still a lot on that list!!! Please tell Preiser that all good things come to an end (and hopefully segue into something even better)! That is certainly the plan in this case.
  
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lars on April 19, 2015 at 5:30 AM said:

Wow!
Congrats mate. What a backdrop to pop the question in☺ best of luck on your ongoing adventure.

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- jwalkley on April 19, 2015 at 5:55 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Lars! Proving to be a great trip already!
  
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Greg on April 19, 2015 at 7:48 AM said:

Nice one, Walkley! Big congrats bud!

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- jwalkley on April 19, 2015 at 8:23 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Tung! Appreciate it, brother.
  
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Keith O'Neill on April 19, 2015 at 8:16 AM said:

Congratulations Jim, very exciting news! What an amazing place to ask the question… I haven’t met Carla yet but pass along my congrats to her as well.

Good luck with the rest of your trip, I look forward to celebrating one of these days 🙂

Keith

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- jwalkley on April 19, 2015 at 8:23 AM said:
  
  Thanks, Keith! Greatly appreciated, my friend.
  
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Carlos on April 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM said:

Congratulations Jim and Carla. A woman that follows you in such a crazy adventure has proven to be a great wife. Carla we will celebrate when upon your return with tequila and of course the bottle of cachaça I still owe you. Salud to both!

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- jwalkley on April 19, 2015 at 7:06 PM said:
  
  She talks about that cachaca often, Carlos, so I’m sure she’ll take you up on that one!
  
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Judson on April 26, 2015 at 9:29 AM said:

Awesome! Congrats you two!

And I’m relieved to hear you’re safe. What an adventure. Sheesh! Thanks for the updates! Take care.

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