Doug, I've already had a consultation with him... Eric's the one with the great abs!

OFFICIAL WEDDING ANECDOTE

My best friend is a cop in Tampa.  He and I had words about his bringing his sidearm along with him to the wedding.  "You're not bringing your gun," I said.  "Eric's marrying me willingly!"

But when the time came for the toast, my buddy Mike jumped in and saluted us first.  Then my dad piped up and he almost made me cry with his warm and supportive words.  Finally, Marc yells, "Hey!  I'm the best man!  I'M supposed to give the first toast.  See, Tom, if I'd brought my sidearm, we wouldn't be having this problem."

Congrats, Tom, to you and yours.

Here's a pic of my dear friend (and writing partner) Carole and my best man, Marc (the Tampa policeman).

Doesn't look like the kind of guy you'd trust with a gun, does he?  You should see him with a hockey stick!

How was the cake?

Mmmm... cake.  Here you go, Geoff.  Cut yourself a slice: