I actually re-read your previous installment before I moved on to this one. And whereas I commented the last time that in the US of A The Wedding is the most revered object to achieve, I perhaps should've wisely added that it is also the No. 1 cause of stress (after moving houses and job loss). As suddenly two of my closest friends in the Netherlands and two of my cousins all decided to marry next year in 2008 (oh no! Have I entered this phase of my life!) I've been patiently parceling this type of unwelcome advice to everyone...

At least we know there will be a happy end.

Thoroughly enjoyable read. Can't wait for more.