Yes, Dr Kosuzko, that's me in the corner of the bar as I'm to be descried at noon, December 30. White tux... discreet bulge where the Biretta nestles over the splenic flexure... the exquisite, dark one on the left arm - my wife... and, on the right, the extravagant red-head - Helena... '...the name'sh Bowman.... Shcottie Bowman....'