[Chris]

I just wrote a very long post wishing everyone a very Happy New Year, and asking what I've missed over the past few weeks, and when I went to post it, it suddenly disappeared! In any case, I just wanted to say that I've missed everyone, and although I peeked in from time to time, I didn't have the time to post much or read many threads.

So, if I have missed anything exciting (I see you all went on a lavish cruise without me!), please fill me in on the details. We had a wonderful holiday with my family who came over the pond to visit for the first time in years. It's absolutely freezing up here! I thought we were still in the sunny south. Anyway, now that I'm part-time I hope to be on here more with my family.

OK, who got coal, and why?

All the best to you lot for a great 2008,
Chris