...prelude to the official announcement, rather than being the official announcement itself (that'll have to wait, probably for another couple of days), but...
Sarah & I have decided on a date for our wedding.
Still need to check with the minister of her church as to whether a.) the minister and b.) the church will be free on the intended day, although as the intended day is in September 2009 I don't suppose we'll have any major hassle.
But anyway, after having been a bit wary of doing anything like as solid as fixing a date, I'm now decidedly squeeful and bouncey with joy.