As of this past Saturday I am engaged.

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Q: Who are you engaged to?
A:I am engaged to Bridgit Rutz, whom I have been dating for over a year.

Q: Is a wedding date set?
A: For some reason this is the first question that everyone asks. There is a tentative plan for December 2005. Most likely between Christmas and New Years. With Bridgit being a teacher we have summer or winter vacations as good options.

Q: How did it happen?
A: Bridgit and I went skiing and I “fell” and asked her to come over and give me a hand. I pulled the ring out and asked her to marry me. Then I pulled a bottle of Muscato 'd Asti out of my backpack which we drank sitting on a log in the woods.

Q: Was/Is there a ring?
A: Yes, an antique ring. Yellow gold band, with a white gold setting. One garnet with four diamonds.

Q: How can I contact you to send congratulations/money/free stuff?
A: I have a tentative wedding email set up wedding at tomcook.net

Q: What can I do to help?
A: You should email us so that we can assign you any duties you are fit for?

Q: Have any injuries taken place as a result of your engagement?
A: Actually, yes. Bridgit's parents are in BC skiing and we sent flowers telling them. Upon reading the news Barb, Bridgit's mother, threw her arms in the air, hitting John in the face and drawing blood.

Q: Will there be a wedding webpage?
A: As the time comes and more information becomes available a webpage will be put in place.

Q: Did she say yes?
Q: Do you think I would put this on my website if she said no?