Merry Christmas, Buster and Eddie! (you too, Tom) I see by your smiles that you’re both anticipating Christmas treats. The girls here have been staring at the turkey defrosting in the sink. Pssssst! There’s a rumor of a ham that is ordered and lots of other Christmas goodies. (Chris the Grinch has been grumbling about putting a fence around the tree since there may be food gifts.)

double psssst! I also never got around to meeting you somewhere so your Xmas gifts could be handed over. They’ll be late this year. Keep your stockings up so they can be put in.