Hey Kat - you hit the kittyload is appears! Way to go Hollowfox - talk about amking someone's day - and it's not often that a Fox makes a Kat's day...

Though, I have to admit I once dated a fox who was a Kat and I'm a Cat that's kind of a bear... but then again, I really like birds too - espcially English and Irish birds.

anyway - I know, I have a SS who can't make it to the Mudcat terribly often and it really makes me feel good to see everyone getting woderful, THOUGHFUL, gifts.

Sharon, I'm in the same boat - I only get a present from two people each year - long-time friends and the presents are always simple, candles and the such. It looks as if I am going to Christmas dinner at friends' house again, but this time it should be good. My best friend who usually travels to Chicago for a family Christmas is staying in town and she and her wonderful daughter have been invited to the same Christmas dinner as I - and get this, the whole group there absolutely love Celtic music like I do! Should be good this year without too much empty feelings...

pax yall