....and here in Pennsylvania, I just got back from the liquor store with a
really nice bottle of champagne, which we traditionally open after midnight
service tonight (my wife and I are in the choir).

Time to go mix some mimosas (with the cheap champagne) to enjoy while
wrapping those last few presents.

Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah! May the Holidays and the upcoming new
year be wonderful for all.

--

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"Niek Hanckmann" wrote in message
...
Dave Gillingham schreef:
In our neck of the woods it's now 11.30 pm on Christmas Eve. Ann has
departed
for Midnight Mass. The church bells recording is set for her return, and
the
welcome candle is burning in a front window (family traditions). The
Christmas
drinks are ready also.

So it's time to wish all who follow rgo and abpo a happy and peaceful
Christmas
from both of us. For 2006 we wish you an enjoyable and successful year
and,
especially for those who were affected by the many disasters that have
plagued
2005, a year free of such difficulties.

For myself, thanks to you all for the pleasure of your companionship here
in our
communities.
Dave Gillingham
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This might be one of the funny things of Internet! No borders or time
zones. Here in the Netherlands, I have just been making decorations for
the chapel. Within a couple of hours I too will attend Midnight Mass.

So to all the other rgo-readers:

Merry Christmas!

Greets, Niek