In case you wonder why it takes me so long to answer your message: I'm signing off for a week and a half while Kelly visits. Parties, shopping, museums, bowling, movies, lots of restaurants, and a few days at Disney World lie ahead. Have a wonderful holiday week.


Five Replies to Happy Holidays

Russ Wilhelm | December 23, 2007
A vacation? You've deserve one. Enjoy yourself, and we'll see you when you get back.

Lori Lancaster | December 23, 2007
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Allison Bair | December 24, 2007
Sounds like fun! Have a great holiday.

Jackie Mason | December 25, 2007
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Scott Hardie | December 28, 2007
Thanks! We're back in Sarasota now, sore in feet but high in spirits, looking forward to enjoying the rest of the holiday weekend.


Logical Operator

The creator of Funeratic, Scott Hardie, blogs about running this site, losing weight, and other passions including his wife Kelly, his friends, movies, gaming, and Florida. Read more »

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