Yes I too hope everybody had a safe and otherwise happy Holiday season, whether it was Christmas, Hanukkah, or even Festivus. ;-)
Personally, I'm just glad it's all over with. That whole month here in the US between Thanksgiving and Christmas is made far more hectic and complicated than it need be.

And I'm sorry to hear about your loss, BlueEcho. I never know what to say to things like that other than that you have my condolences.

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I guess that means I have to put away my 2x4. 

Laurie, you know you don't want to do that. You're gonna need it eventually, might as well keep it within reach. ;-)