Well... I finally did it!
While in FL over the holidays, my girlfriend of three years and I stole some time away from my family and were strolling along Clearwater Beach at sunset - where I got down on one knee, presented my mother's engagement ring (we're having hers made), and asked her to marry me.
I snapped this pic (using a point and click) 15-or-so minutes after the deed was done.
Just announced it to her family over New Year's... so I reckon' it's kosher to go ahead and let those who care to take note of such things know.
I guess I gotta get used to referring to her as "my fiancee" now instead of "my girlfriend." 
