WE'RE GOING!

Of course, the *real* commitment was made March 9th, when my beatiful and accomplished love made our airline reservations.

But I got a special pleasure from the following message:

Dear Mr Jan Spoor,

We are delighted to confirm your reservation at The Stronlossit Inn in Inverness-shire. ...

[much detail excised]

I particularly like the notice that

Pets: Pets are not allowed in the Hotel, but can sleep overnight in owners vehicles, provided they are well behaved and do not cause annoyance to other guests.

This place is going to be lovely! And that's only one might of the week...

Charles & Camilla

photos from the royal wedding

Does this sound strangely phrased to anyone else?

The wedding brings to a conclusion a relationship between Charles and Camilla that began when they met at a Windsor polo match in 1970, a year before the prince joined the Royal Navy.

"Brings to a conclusion"? I would think it simply gives it the form of societal approval.