(Mick, you hesitated because you were afraid Nate would find out what a big ole teddy bear his dad in law really is? Or because he would find out what a wild one you are yourself? Or... Never mind. What's his MudName? Nat Big Mickson?)

Nat, yer among yer own kind now. Mind ye keep an eye on the little lass for the crowd here is a rowdy, snogging lot and it's not only Saturday night, but the Saturday night o' the time change. Oh yeah, a whole extry hour of snogging fer you an' (God forbid!) yer lady!

And Elizabeth dear, as you start down that path to yer glory as a woman, pssst!! Is yer young man atall like yer dad? Then-- ye've chosen well and 'twill be a joy an' a delight!! I know ye've already wrapped the lad's heart around yer little finger, as sure as he's run off with yours! Be gentle now!

Here's to ye both! May yer best snogs always be saved, one for the other, an' may each and every one of them be blessed with the sparkles and tingles the good Lord made them to have!

An' should it be His pleasure that there be any wee snoglings in the years to come-- why raise them up right in the traditions of their proud Mudcat heritage, for you can't hope for a better bunch of pals to help keep 'em upwind of a stink!

To the dance floor! Ah what a sweet couple they make!

~S~

This is great. We don't have to buy and ship presents. This is working for me!