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Snoozing early, Simon? No coffee this evening? Don't wanna stay up for the rain? Talk to ya later.... No white christmas in Zonie land.

Merry Christmas too... At least it recognized you, eh niKa? Hope the raindeer didn't leave any other kinds of presents on the porch... if you know what I mean. So, who's having a white Christmas?

And Merry Christmas from the desert to all, even to Rottie (who appears to be trying to tell us she looks like President Bush) -- and tnks Onion -- I hope you're not snowed in.

Ho Ho Ho... doncha just love these Christmas trees Paw got us? Lookin like a wet Christmas here in the desert... hope it's a lovely one for everyone.

When I was young, our pet beagle was named Barney. My cat's name is Monster Baby.

Well, though you have told me you think I can be a major pain (or something like that), I did not mean it as an insult... but I also am solidly in the Letterman camp. I only watch Leno when Letterman has reruns.

niKa, Good for you to get braces... you are not alone... I know a guy who had when he was also past 40. He was very glad he did it. It may not be any comfort, but I can relate to what you're going through. In 1992, I lost six people, friends and relatives, none in the same month. I had not lost anyone close before that year... so it was very difficult, and my introduction to grieving. It will pass. I'm sure you are very thankful for your family and support system... it is helping you already more than you may yet realize.

whew...? What IS that smell? Oh, sorry, it was Simon's last joke. :P

All of that said about CES and it's successor group that enveloped it, I think it's kind of a stretch to think the group is any more spiritually "tapped in" to God than anyone else. Therefore, it becomes a matter of whether you want to hang out with people who have some similar religious background as you, and how close or far from that background/heritage you are comfortable going (IMO).

It means he wants to tease fans.... I wouldn't read anything else into it. And I can't imaging both Manny AND Nomar for ARod.

I agree with simonzeloaded on that one

In the safety in multitude of counselors department (even though I'm only one more person for encouraging), niKa's insight is right on the money all the way around in that last post.

Cubbies aren't going to collapse as long as Dusty is in the dugout. I still see a Cubs RedSox WS in 04

Well Tommy boy, that would be a fine idea... spring training isn't very far off in the future now. Dbacks have made more moves... apparently signed a veteran catcher to a one year deal...he might be the guy that beat them with a HR in the playoffs the first time. And RE-SIGNED Colbrunn who is an outstanding pinch hitter and can play first and third bases.

What do you call a guy with no arms or legs at the door? Matt.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . a Dictator! ;)-->

What do ya get when you cross a penis and a potato?

We got to sing the Messiah in high school... I loved it. Still, every time I hear the Hallelujah Chorus it stirs me. Of course, here in the desert, I love -- Let it Snow.

All I can come up with is some lame political joke... I was hoping someone else might improvise a punch line...

IceCube? How do you get a Pork Chop?

well, I would only be able to guess, but from the context of things passed on from generation to generation... Nicole's dad being a singer/musician, Hilton's just money... not sure what else she may have inherited.

TGN, The Strange One is referring to the recently infamous duo of Paris Hilton (of the Hilton Hotel founder's family...megamega bucks) and Nicole Ritchie (daughter of Lionel Ritchie). Tom, Nothing's wrong with your hair... if you put it in a pony tail when you are working on your aerobics points...

Val... wasn't one of those for Anthrax? I understand that one's really bad...

Well Tommy boy... this might indeed be a case of "if ya snooze..."

And I know a good barber I can recommend for you Tom.