Alex,
Thanks for the warning. Yes, we could all take "smudge mark" growing tips from Wild Bill. As for ugly, well, I am happy that you don't find me attractive. Besides, it does not matter if we fell out of the Ugly Tree and hit all the branches on the way down, - both of us are married to great gals and don't have to be good lookin'.
As for batman duties - if GWB keeps up the Ottawa-bashing, I'll call a few of my buds at YOW to give him the welcome of a lifetime that he will never forget...cue latex gloves. His pick up time just may be delayed.
Anyhoo, it is shaping up to be a great bash.