*unruffled (and perhaps a little confused)* The trip was great, thanks. Carol fattened me up, I saved Santa's life, and seriously, if you ever have a chance to go up in a hot-air balloon? Do it. *tucks the phone between his cheek and shoulder to free up his hands for coat-hanging* Speaking of which, I splurged Saturday, so I'm flat broke. I won't be buying beer for me, never mind the rest of you.