AUSTIN -- The Continental Retirement Community was buzzing with activity Saturday morning. A dozen couples are set to renew their vows. Among them are Bob and Clo Baines, a couple that has been married for 63 years.
"He's pretty good. I'm going to keep him," said Clo.
"I figure too, I don't have enough time to train another one," laughed Bob.
They say the secret to a long, happy marriage that's filled with laughter comes down to the basics.
"I think a lot has to with being considerate of one another," he said.
"I think it's love and trusting one another," said Mrs. Baines.
That philosophy is echoed by the Gustafsons who will also renew their vows here. They reflected on some of their fond memories.
"First thing he did was climb up a tree on the lot and he said - 'oh honey, we've got beautiful views but we have to build 31 feet high," Carolyn Gustafson said with a laugh.
And the home they built became a foundation for a happy marriage.
"If you have a fight, before you go to bed, you have to apologize," said Carolyn.
Sage advice - coming from couples who have a combined 694 years of marriage.
