Some of you may-be wondering why I am not married yet, even though I am middle-aged.  Here is the correct answer for that question:

 

I wuz reading the news-paper during lunch-time today (the oregonian).  There wuz a section called "guide for brides 2004"  It says the AVERAGE wedding costs $22,360.00 in 2003, in the USA.  I guess only the RICH peoples can afford that.  If I could save $100.00 a month,  it will take 18 years + 6 months to get there .. how you figgah?   It costs MORE to get married in hawai'i. (usually $30,000.00 and UP!!!) How old will I be 18 years + 6 months from now?   I did ask family before .. just in case .. they WOULD NOT help with expenses. 

 

(part of the news-paper article is included here)