======================================================================== Top ten up sides to marrying Ariel - a surfer's point of view Written by: Derek Wojciech ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10. She loves to go to the beach. 9. Always have a surfing companion (and a very gorgeous one) 8. She's a great bodysurfer. 7. Know you'll have GREAT waves when you paddle out. (just ask father-in-law King Triton to kick up some double-overhead glassy swells) 6. Cheaper bathing suit expenses (only need the top.. and girl's bathing suits are outrageously priced..) 5. Excellent wedding present from father-in-law... Your very own deserted island...for the honeymoon *smile*... 4. She doesn't complain when you're in a 'beach-bum' mood. 3. Has relatives at all the best surf spots around the world (food and lodging free *grin*) 2. Beach-blanket-bingo parties every weekend. AND THE NUMBER ONE UP SIDE TO MARRYING ARIEL... 1. She'll be there after a long day's surf, giving you a relaxing body massage while her angelic voice sings melodies of pure love and beauty....*sigh*.....