Mrs. B.O.B. and Miss Ashley have completed the shopping, but before we get started with the Christmas festivities at Casa de B.O.B., I wanted to take this moment to say a few things.

To my Mother and Brother and his family in Florida, this is for you:

We may not be there physically, but we are there in our dreams.

To my wife, who has put up with just an incredible amount of crap this year, I LOVE YOU!!!  You are the strongest, most amazing woman - a gift from the angels.

To my kids, pride is too easy of an adjective.  Your accomplishments are incredible.  Britt, I can't wait to see how things turn out after you get certified.  Any hospital will be lucky to have you work for them, and those who will be under your care will be the lucky ones.  Ashley, you are amazing!  Your commitment to family and friends is like nothing I've ever seen.  If I could get one more present for myself, it's this - I hope you get that class you need - I can think of no one who deserves it more!  Jerry, your hard work has paid off in ways that you can't possibly imagine yet.  It might be hard at first, but you've never shied away and you will do so well!

To my extended California family, you are the greatest!  Thank you for everything and thanks for supporting Debbie and the Kids!

To my cyber-family here at the Gab, thank you for taking a chance on me and reading my crazy rants.  I am committed to getting much better.  To Frag, Sully, Felber, and that wild card known as Beeze, thank you all for keeping this thing running.  It takes an incredible amount of time and effort, and I truly appreciate it.  To the talents who contribute here, I learn something from you all every day.  Thanks for making each of my days brighter.  You guys have become my morning newspaper.

Enjoy the Football, boycott the NBA, and make heck of merry folks!

To borrow the phrase from that famous poem:

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!!!