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Great news, Johnathan! And welcome back. Hope to see you here more often.

Has anyone tried Smooth Away?

Prayers and best wishes to Will. I certainly hope that he doesn't have Crohn's disease. I believe he was tested previously and the results were negative. Hopefully, a lesser ailment will respond to treatment and he will feel well soon.

"Unscrupulous politicians" an oxymoron? Maybe a redundancy. "The current decrease in global temperatures...more closely related to the current low level of activity on the sun" is what I call "natural".

Global warming was last year's news. Scientists say we have now entered a period of global cooling. It's a natural 15-20 year cycle; man has very little to do with it. No need in everyone going crazy over the weather just to make a certain other person wealthier than he already is.

Heartwarming? Probably Cliff's ideal catastrophe...the sort of cliffhanger he really wants to write. Happy New Year to Cliff and all his fans.

An interesting theory. Perhaps US intelligence has figured out that Scar is alive and know where he is. They have enlisted Gen. Bradson (possibly without his knowledge) to liquidate Scar while seeking to liberate his son. If either or both parts of the plan fail, the US has plausible deniability available to apply to the activities of the renegade former general.

Hooray! A belated Christmas present. Thanks, Jack.

Happy third birthday, Jack! I'm much older than you but can't write nearly so well. Have a great fourth year!

Merry Christmas, Cliff. I have a gift for you. It's a question. Since when does not knowing make something not a cliffhanger?

The new layout looks good, Cliff. I'm guessing there is a hidden, cliffhanger-generating button somewhere.

Great chapter, Cliff. I am well aware that it is Christmas...we all appreciate the new chapter. However, there is no way I could proclaim no cliffhangers given the conclusion of the chapter. And you didn't even attempt to make us forget the volcano, putting in the middle of a hot sex scene. Who makes love with the TV on anyway? Have a Merry Christmas, goat. Stay away from cliffs.

Clifff James has released Chapter 19 of Changing Lanes, titled Revelations. Merry Christmas, everyone!

Methinks he doth protest too much.

I agree. Revelations doesn't mean everything will be revealed. There will probably be some things left unresolved at the chapter end; unresolved meaning cliffhanger in this case.

Have a great time. Glad to hear your good medical news. I just know that 2009 will be a great year for you.

A Red Neck Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the trailer Not a creature was stirrin' 'cept a redneck named Taylor. His first name was Bubba, Joe was his middle, And a-runnin' down his chin was a trickle of spittle. His socks, they were hung by the chimney with care, And therefore there was a foul stench in the air. That Bubba got scared and rousted the boys. There was Rufus, 12 Jim Bob was 11 Dud goin' on 10 Otis was 7. John, George and Chucky Were 5,4, and 3: The twins were both girls so they let them be. They jumped in their overalls, no need for a shirt, Threw a hat on each head, then turned with a jerk. They ran to the gun rack that hung on the wall. There were 17 shotguns they grabbed them all. Bubba said to the young'uns, "now hesh up ya'll! The last thing we wanna do is wake up yer Maw." Maw was expecting and needed her sleep, So out they crept out the door without making a peep. They all looked around, and then they all spit. The young'uns asked Bubba, "Paw, what is it?" Bubba just stared he could not say a word. This was just like all of The stories he'd heard. It was Santy Claus on the roof, darn tootin' But the boys didn't know they was about to start shootin'! They aimed their shotguns and nearly made a mistake That would have resulted in venison steak. Bubba hollered out, "don't shoot, boys!" That's Santy Claus And he's brought us some toys. The dogs were a-barkin' and a-raisin' cain, And Bubba whistled, and shouted, and called them by name. "Down, Spot! shut up Bullet! quiet, Roscoe and Enos! Git, Turnip and Tater and Sam and Bosco!" "Git down from that porch! git down off that wall! Quit shakin the trailer, or you'll make Santy fall!" The dogs kept a-barkin' and wouldn't shut up, And they trampled poor Pete Who was only a pup. Santy opened his bag, And threw out some toys. Bubba got most, but left a few for the boys. Since the guns had been dropped he just might not die. He jumped in his sleigh, told his reindeer to hurry. The trailer started to wobble santa started to worry. Just as the reindeer got into the air, The trailer collapsed, but Bubba didn't care. He was busy lookin' at all his new toys. Then a thought hit him, and he said to the boys: "Go check on yer Maw, make sure she's all right. That roof fallin' on her could-a hurt just a might." But Maw was OK, and the girls were too. They fixed up the trailer it looked good as new. And as for Bubba, he liked Old St. Nick, But Santa thought Bubba was a pure-in-tee hick! Bubba had a nice Christmas, and the boys did, too. And the Taylors wish a Yee Haw Merry Christmas to you!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------ When you finish reading the poetry, you have time for a little .

Or, why do you watch TV with your mother?

Marc, Bryce really can be a trouble maker. Keep a safe distance. Welcome!

This one works: http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp295/b...ok/P8310215.jpg

Here we are at the shortest day of the year...the Winter Solstice. The bowl games have started, the Heisman winner was announced a week ago. The Titans are the first seed in the AFC (it's another Music City miracle!). It's just a few days until Christmas and it's time I wished my friends at GA the very best for the holidays and the new year. The best way I can say it is with the following musical greeting: http://gpsinformation.info/main/merryxmas.swf Happy Holidays, everyone! If you wish, please add your own greetings in this thread. Thanks.

Happy Birthday, Jordan!

Get a life, goat. That chirping thing isn't any relative of mine. You've seen my picture...suave, debonair, sophisticated...a true prince among frogs! Don't get me wrong; I'm not conceited. I do take great pride in my appearance. I think you are just prejudiced.

Both links work now. Thanks. Must have been some temporary thing. Awesome artwork!

I think Gen. Bradson's son is named Brian. If Eric is gay, I expect him to seek out Cody again, but it will be too late. Cody will have settled in with his roommate. The best Cody can do is introduce Eric to Zach. HOT!