I Proposed Marriage to Over 100 Women and They ALL said “YES!”
It’s not easy. I’ve had to climb barbed-wire fences, slide under grapevines, charm angry park rangers and even deal with rattlesnakes. But, when it comes to proposing marriage to women, I am the master.
It’s true. I’ve proposed to over 100 women and they have all—every single one of them—said “yes.” Not only that, but most of them were TOTALLY HOT!
OK, before I go any further with this technically-true statement, let me explain something: when I propose, I’m not actually proposing for myself, but on the behalf of a guy riding in a hot air balloon who wants to propose to his girlfriend (who, along with the pilot, is also riding in the balloon).
What I do is get in a truck and head-off the balloon. I jump out concealing a sign that reads, “Will You Marry Me?” and when the balloon gets close enough, the pilot descends to about 100-feet or so above the ground where I expose the sign surprising the potential fiancée.
Even though the sign doesn’t mention who is doing the proposing, most women figure out immediately that it is not me but her boyfriend (usually, because when she turns to look at him he is down on one knee holding a ring).
Recently, though, we had a girl that didn’t figure it out. She watched me run through a vineyard and into a small meadow—but when I exposed the “Will You Marry Me?” sign, she turned to her boyfriend and said, “But, I don’t even know him!”
She was a very sweet and beautiful girl–just as nice as she could be–but her I.Q. was roughly that of a bag of Cheetos.
I have heard that other pilots and crew have had women say “no,” but so far, it has never happened to me. Besides, we have a saying: “If a girl ever says ‘no,’ we’ll just throw her out of the basket.” (kidding, of course). 
A special thanks to D & D Ballooning in Temecula, CA for all the fun!
Here are a few photos of my latest proposal (That’s me in the red shirt):
I really enjoy doing the proposal flights–it’s kind of like tornado chasing. LOL
Comments
Comment from ettarose
Time: November 6, 2008, 12:46 am
William, I have a new blog. Just to let you know. Will you link to me? Can you see my proposal sign? I am on knee.
Comment from Daisy the Curly Cat
Time: November 6, 2008, 4:04 am
What a fun thing to do! Except that sign looks a little bit heavy.
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 6:00 am:
It does get a little heavy; especially if I have to run up a hill or something.
Comment from Debbie Lane
Time: November 6, 2008, 4:53 am
I have worked ground crew in exchange for balloon rides, what fun. But, never did I get to do anything so creative and fun. How great.
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 6:02 am:
I actually enjoy working ground crew more than flying–especially these proposal flights. It’s really a challenge sometimes, and to me, that makes it a lot of fun.
Comment from dadthedude
Time: November 6, 2008, 7:54 am
that really sounds like a lot of fun, I guess it’s a toss up if it’s the challenge or being part of it. Either way… do you need an assistant? I’ll carry the board and kill snakes.
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 10:25 am:
I’m always looking for extra ground crew–they’re always dying of snakebite. LOL j/k
Comment from Jenn
Time: November 6, 2008, 8:08 am
“But I don’t even know him”… ha, it was bound to happen one day. I think that girl has a great future as a sitcom character.
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 10:29 am:
Another thing about her: when they first got to the launch site, she thought THEY would be required to fly the balloon themselves.
p.s. Thanks for the reddit.
Jenn reply on November 7th, 2008 8:36 am:
Sorry the Reddit remarks made you have to “explain” yourself to them. That certainly wasn’t my intent. You never just know how those folks’ll react, do ya?
William McCamment reply on November 7th, 2008 10:22 am:
Hey! You don’t have anything to be sorry about! I’m not the LEAST bit upset about it; those guys do nothing but write negative comments (I checked–they are 100% negative). What a sorry life they must lead.
You and I, we are cursed with perpetual happiness–so, we have to remember to show a little compassion toward miserable bastards like that. LOL
Jenn reply on November 8th, 2008 6:28 am:
100% negative– wow. Makes you wonder if they produce any pieces themselves, or just Mr. Blackwell all over other people’s hard work.
Comment from Topaz Horizon
Time: November 6, 2008, 8:25 am
Tee hee, that girl with the Cheetos brain is so silly. You should’ve told the guy to run for his life =)
Btw, I proposed to my husband with the Sony Playstation 3. He couldn’t say no!
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 10:30 am:
I would not be able to say no to a Playstation 3 either. Hear that ladies! I’m easy!
Comment from Tiggy
Time: November 6, 2008, 10:01 am
Balloon messages are a great way of breaking bad news gently.
“Sorry, You’ve Got My STD” or “Did I Mention My Gambling Debt?” seem less troublesome when displayed from the air.
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 10:31 am:
How about, “I want a divorce!”
Comment from Wayne John
Time: November 6, 2008, 10:46 am
That’s pretty darn cool! Learn something new about you each time I come here. Perhaps I’ll call on you someday for this….who knows…
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 11:17 am:
It’s a great way to propose–I do all the work! LOL
Comment from chat blanc
Time: November 6, 2008, 11:46 am
hahaha! cheetos! 
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 12:14 pm:
Cheetos: Cheese that goes, “crunch!”
Comment from Jesse
Time: November 6, 2008, 12:34 pm
Wow, thanks for that story, it really made this day much better. Had I been the guy who worked out all that stuff, I either would have thrown her overboard or been like “wow, that guy is creepy” and dumper her soon after. I’m glad I’m not the only person who’s dated girls with the IQ of a bag of cheetos!
Comment from AngieSS
Time: November 6, 2008, 1:39 pm
LOL Sounds like so much fun William. And the “slow” girl story was priceless. One of my favorite parts of the story though was you sayin’ — “that’s me in the red shirt” hehehe Did you think we might confuse you with the flippin’ hot air balloon?!!!
William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 1:49 pm:
I’ve been mistaken for a hot air balloon many times.
Comment from Dougist
Time: November 6, 2008, 4:59 pm
I’m exhausted just thinking about the posibilites, implications and remifications….
William McCamment reply on November 7th, 2008 4:49 am:
I didn’t mention in the article, but this was over a 6-year period. However, I still have to periodically run up a hill with that heavy plywood sign every once in a while. It keeps me in shape. LOL
Comment from Dianne
Time: November 6, 2008, 6:06 pm
What an awesome job! *grumbling to hubby about doing something for our anniversary now* LOL. Love the cheetos remark - too funny! Thanks for the smile
William McCamment reply on November 7th, 2008 4:52 am:
Thanks, Dianne!
A lot of people celebrate their anniversary with a balloon ride too…hint, hint. LOL
Comment from Static
Time: November 6, 2008, 10:03 pm
wut r j00, sum kinda pre-vert? =D
Qelqoth reply on November 7th, 2008 4:08 am:
stfu n00b. evey1 noes ball00n r1des get u hot chix.
Comment from William McCamment
Time: November 7, 2008, 4:54 am
@Static & Qelqoth,
Take it outside, guys! LOL
Comment from Deb
Time: November 7, 2008, 6:38 pm
Loved the ’slow girl’ - though she’s running around loose in the world - scary!
I’d have to throw the guy out of the basket if he got ANOTHER guy to hold up a SIGN proposing. What a wuss! He can’t ask for himself? Gotta have a plywood sign to do it? Toss him!
William McCamment reply on November 8th, 2008 4:21 am:
Look at it this way: he went out of his way to HIRE a guy to hold up a sign. He’s being THOUGHTFUL. Take my word for it, any time you can get a thoughtful guy, TAKE IT!
Comment from Kirsten
Time: November 8, 2008, 3:23 pm
That sounds like so much fun! I hope you don’t get a “no”. AWKWARD!!
William McCamment reply on November 8th, 2008 7:58 pm:
It will NEVER happen to me–I lead a charmed life. LOL
Comment from Dwayne from Probably Sucks Blog
Time: November 9, 2008, 6:42 pm
At first when reading this post I was going to call you a man whore, but then congratulate you on your whoring (cause I’m a guy myself). But then when I continued to read and realised you weren’t exploiting women’s feelings, I couldn’t help but feel slightly disappointed.
I guess not all blogs can be chauvinist, right? Btw, here’s a nice slogan for the hot-air ballooning business:
“Too uncreative, lazy or stupid to think of an original way to propose to your girlfriend? Why not pay us to do it for you!”
No need to thank me for the business tips btw, I know I’m awesome and intelligent without hearing for the 1001th time today.
Dwayne.
probablysucks.com
William McCamment reply on November 9th, 2008 9:01 pm:
Negging women is soooo 2005. Dude, get with the program!
Dwayne from Probably Sucks Blog reply on November 10th, 2008 7:50 pm:
Who said that? Give me their name and address, and I’ll smash them in the face with my shovel.
Brb, gotta make my girlfriend get back in the fucking kitchen. I didn’t say she could have a bathroom break! 
I’ll get with the program when I finally get around to purchasing a TiVo
Dwayne.
probablysucks.com
Comment from Julie@Cool Mom Guide
Time: November 16, 2008, 8:12 pm
You are forever a part of these lives. That is so freakin cool!
William McCamment reply on November 16th, 2008 8:51 pm:
Well, I sure do enjoy doing the proposals. They’re so much fun!
Comment from Dazz @ Murcia
Time: December 14, 2008, 4:30 pm
How was your hair at the time?
p.s Playstation 3 does it for me too
William McCamment reply on December 14th, 2008 4:34 pm:
My hair was concealed neatly beneath a hat.
Comment from Wirecutter
Time: December 29, 2008, 8:07 pm
Careful. Alimony’s a bitch. Even by proxy.
William McCamment reply on December 29th, 2008 8:32 pm:
That’s where the second FREE balloon flight comes in…
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William McCamment reply on November 6th, 2008 5:59 am:
For YOU, baby–ANYTHING!
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