Since I was apparently too obscure with my post yesterday

Yes, Lisa and I are engaged.

Answers to frequently asked questions:

1. No, no date has been set yet.
2. Yes, the date will likely occur some time in the next twelve months.
3. No, my mother's passing delayed this as I'd originally planned to act earlier this year.
4. Yes, Frisket will likely be involved in some way, shape, or form in the various activities.
5. No, it is totally untrue that Frisket attempted to eat the ring. The wrapping for the ring is another story.
6. No, this had nothing to do with the upcoming tenth “anniversary” of www.ibm.com.
7. No, it is highly unlikely we would have a service at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
8. No, we have not regisered at Fry's, J&R, or the Sony store. Yet.
9. No Max, I did not file a formal project plan. Yet.

I will add more answers as I make them up.