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I agree with Enric. Trevor and Dirk are having a communication problem...I think.

Here's a good idea I may use in the next few years: THE CHILDREN AND CHRISTMAS A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Christmas and says,"I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough." "Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams. "We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the father says. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her." Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care of this." She calls Phoenix immediately, and screams at her father, "You are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?" and hangs up. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Okay," he says, "they're coming for Christmas and paying their own way." Merry Christmas, everyone.

Thanks for the artwork, Lacey. Are you trying to keep Chris and Boo out of your room? You need to share your treat at Christmastime.

You might contact your fellow author, Camilo, who is on a high school swim team.

You might get some insights from a story titled Brae at http://www.screeve.org/fiction/kconnors/brae/brae.shtml This is a college swim team story, but might be helpful. Happy writing.

Grump (Hoskins) is saying I grew up in the good old days. I never realized that before.

It's getting closer every day. Merry Christmas everyone! Here's my favorite Christmas song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE9Fnw5tLrQ

Nice office, James. Floods are good for something provided you have insurance. You get all new furniture and toys. It's amazing that you have that "lived in" look in only two weeks.

I agree with having a nickname for the award, but I think "CJames Memorial King/Queen of Cliffhangers Award" may be too long. Something similar to Oscar, Tony, or Emmy would seem more personal and endearing. I suggest the award be called the "Cliffie". This comes not from the word "cliffhanger", but rather from C James real first name, Cliff (or is it Clifford?).

Lacey Good to see you back.

Cammy, why have you started SHOUTING at everyone?

New isn't necessarily bad...it's just different.

Happy Birthday, Jan!

Happy Birthday, Johnathan!

It appears that is not necessarily true. More than he should shake a stick at? Yeah.

Choices are often very difficult to make. There is no law requiring you to make a choice about sexual preference. Of course there is the natural law which wishes you would make up your mind and get on with it. If indecision persists, the only reasonable thing to do is buy a smaller house.

It's great to hear Lacey can get home before Christmas. Chris, hope you are over your cold soon...Lacey needs some TLC.

We know what she thinks of homosexuals as sinners. I would be interested in her thoughts on serial heterosexual marriages. She actually has some experience with that one.

Well, this seems to be going rather slowly. Is no one in the Christmas spirit yet? Let's try this one. Sorry, you'll have to click on the link. http://homepage.mac.com/doug_arrington/home/white_christmas.swf

It's not too early to start celebrating. It's only two weeks from yesterday. Please post your most unusual seasonal video here. You'll never see cats doing this:

Lacey, glad to hear you are on the mend. Hope you feel better really soon and get out of that hospital. Tell Chris to take care of you.

Doesn't gaydar work better indoors?

Patsy Cline may be a bit too "old" for Chase. She died in 1963 at age 30, but is still very popular.

You really like OCMS, The Chieftains, Earl Scruggs, and Emmylou Harris? You are cool beyond belief. I had always assumed anyone from Orange County would have nothing to do with anyone with a Nashville connection. That may explain why we get along so well.

OK, Drew. You first.