Well kids, Put "Rudoplh the Red Nosed Reindeer" on, gather around the fireplace and get snuggled in with a Bailey's and coffee..it's time to give away some gifts!!!!

For,

Denny Shane-most of us never met you, but many of us care so much for you...good health and a trip to PA for the New Year my friend.

Hon, Seashell and Nova, my "Canuckian Beauties"-some mittens, a snow shovel, a sip of bubbly from the Stanley Cup and a trip to the warmth of San Pedro soon!

Spurs, my Divingcowgirl-A stocking full of manly men with a few more cowboys under the tree!

Marty-"The Man", a season of harmony here in our "neighborhood" and a ride in the plane, you don't have to jump!

Otter-I saw your family in the other post. I can only say, thank goodness your wife is so gorgeous, those cute kids take after her!! You know what you're getting, a present just like mine...a win in the Bowl game, The Buckeyes are CHAMPIONS this time!!!

Bobber-What do you get a guy that has everything? A box of new Cuban Cigars!

Pedro1-The guy has the Prime Minister drink in his bar, how can the reaper top that??? A copy of Dale Carnegie's "How to win friends and influence people" and a shot of Jeager!

Pedro2-I'm getting you a good lawyer on retainer...and many SCUBA divers this February!

DianeCampbell-What do you get a hottie like you, my Calendar Babe! Good health and happiness to you and Bob!

TacoGirl-The one that keeps us informed through her blog, she loves to eat, and stays skinny as can be! I think I'll get you a gift certificate at every stand on "Fast Food Row"...Oh wait...never mind, they are gone. Ok, plenty of exciting stories to take pictures of and tell us about in 2008!

TacoBoy-Dude, TacoBelle beats you to it, you are thin, so a pizza at Pedro's Inn!!

Rykat-The easiest to shop for...Clinton/Obama '08 t-shirt and Obama/Oprah undies!!!!

Elbert-a bunch of bananas, you look to thin in your avatar!

Scubaldy-A Sea full of creatures to explore and some film for your camera, I'll smile wide for you up high!

Wonderwoman-a new bartending job, cuz we miss your, "Hi ,Ya'lls"!

klcman- a second place finish for the "Reaper Cup" because...

Buzzbean-...you're gonna WIN IT ALL!

TimJeffers-Montana man, you're getting fourth because...

immisssing-is gonna shock us all and roll into third!

Twomilesnorth-a shiny new kayak, to get down your road!

GoVikes-my calendar love! A great relationship and no...the Vikings in the Super Bowl won't show!!

CollyK-A wonderful new year, watching over the animals far and near!

Capt. Jeff- The man with it all, even radioactive privates at one time! A new year of "Living the Dream", only bigger and better than every other year! (Do you still have those green wrastl'n tights?)

Ebbe- a Grammy Award mixed right at Mata Grande!

Dan Carey-more semi trucks, dude I have to drive to Los Angeles to get my "One Barrel"!

Islenutt-less "strike teams" to worry about and grandkids abound!

Scuba Do- a poker playing preacher with a lovely wife, my kinda a guy! A fantastic revival and fun filled new year!

Jesse- we still need a "San Pedro Daily" Pulitzer Prize!

Windjammer-oh my love, if I was 15 years younger you would be mine! A great birthday jump with a mid air smooch from yours truly!!!

KC Jayhawk- a pummeling of VT with a bushel of Oranges!!

Leah-Ann-A Starbucks Latte and a speed dating room full of fun!!!

SimonB- A cup win for the Leaf's may be a bit out of reach...how about at least a playoff win over Les Habs!

Billy McGhee-a drunken night full of "tall tales" and some that are true!

TQ-a passport for the little one so we can have some family fun!

JeanH-one of the best! An early retirement for you and Bruce, leave those kids and move to your paradise! (disclaimer, her kids are like 30 or something! reaper usually doesn't advocate leaving kids behind...mostly!)

Amanda Syme-a great new year for you and the wonderful family, and for goodness sake keep the boys away from your cutie pies!!!!! Dinner in February...XXXOOO!!

Chloe-I saved the best for last. I am sending you crates and crates of "Reaper Hugs" because I love you and miss you!!!(allow 4-6 days for delivery)

So that about wraps it up kids! If I missed you I guess you have been naughty, or not "naughty enough!" I wish all of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a healthy and Happy New Year!!!!

I'll see many of you in eight short weeks, so rest up and the first round at Pedro's is on ME!!!! In the words of our good pal....
WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!
LET"S JUMP!!!!!



(no animals were harmed during the typing of this post)

(reading this post may cause dizzyness, nausea, leg cramps, uncrontrollable bladder, involuntary bowel movements, eye twiching, etc. if symptoms persist, get on a plane and fly to Ambergris Caye ASAP. Dr. Ernie has the antidote at BC's infirmary.)

Thanks reaper!! Best wishes to you and yours!

Reaper! Thanks so much! It just wouldn't have been Christmas without your list!

Feb will be here before you know it, but in the meantime Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family - see you soon!

Thanks Reaper and Merry Christmas!!!
I'm workin' on a Pulitzer Special Award for Plagarism...

reaper, for '08 I wish for you, no Wildfires to fight!! I hope you have a fantastic year! See you in Feb. with my family in tow!

Many hugs for you, Kristine and the kidos!

Reaper - Once again you da man! Happy, Joyful, Blessed Holisay wishes to you and yours!

Far too generous as usual. Count on a toast to the Buckeyes come February. Thanks my man!

Reaper!!! My MAN! Thank you SO MUCH for my Christmas present (s)! LOL

My present for you is No Wildfires to fight (yes TQ I copied you) Skydives in all the beautiful places of the world, more time with your family and friends, an more time in San Pedro!

(hoisting a Jager shot for you!) Merry Christmas my friend!
Hug your wife and family for me. Till we meet in SP in Feb!

Spurs

Thanks for that Reaper! True " Tall Tales" are no fun.So lets keep them to a minimum

guess i'm getting coal.

happy holidays, everyone!

Reaper, Blessings to you and your family in this holiday season. Thanks for the retirement wishes. Working on it.

29 year old son is sitting next to me on the couch and is 'insulted' at the 30 comment. But, he still won't come to Belize......

Hugs and kisses to your family. Hoping to see you in February, but suspect we'll miss you by a few days.

THIRD PLACE ???? Scr*w that, Im taking that cheep a$$ trophy home with me !

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!

That's perfect reaper! Thanks

Merry Christmas!

sj, I have $1 (bz) left over from my Christmas shopping... you can have it!

Maybe she will share her coal or her $1 Bz with me
We will be warm with the coal

Season's Greetings Reaper...

ah, ny. i have much to be thankful for and someone to keep me warm. i will give you ALL my coal.

and tq, you are too generous. you keep that $1 (bz), honey. buy yourself something nice with it

i wish you all love, peace, palm trees and white sand in your near futures.

Reaper,My feelings are hurt..I was Good this year but Santa didn't get me anything..Ha Ha Tucson Jim

I got nuttin

Hon, Seashell and Nova, my "Canuckian Beauties"-some mittens, a snow shovel, a sip of bubbly from the Stanley Cup and a trip to the warmth of San Pedro soon!

Canuckian Beauties thank you!!!! You da man, Reaper! May you and your family have the best holiday EVER!!!!

Reaper my brother ,again you are just toooooooooo funny ..you are the man ,you can talk the talk and walk the walk ...HAVE A SAFE LIVING THE DREAM YEAR, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....

s&s, mebbe ny gal will share that coal with you too!

Ahhhh Reaper, Leave it to you to send me up the creek without a paddle. May the miles on your fire trucks be few in 2008. May the rain and light winds keep away the canyon fires, May you and all our Firefighting brothers be safe. Happy and healthy Holidays!

Thanks Reaper! The mittens are toasty, even fully loaded the snow shovel is as light as a feather, yum...good champagne and best of all (and totally because of your largess) I am tripping to the warmth of San Pedro in a mere 10 days

...and for you, a sense of humour. You're waaayyy too serious

And, Reaper, may the new year bring you more success, as your successes are to everyone's benefit. A Merry Christmas from the Bobber clan.

Uh huh... that's my wish for you too, reaper (yes 2miles, I copied you).

sj, honey, save that $1. Maybe next week someone else will give ya another. :P xo

Reaper my SoCal son..thanks a million.

The flatbed truck arrived today, with your huge crate of Hugs, none damaged, all still full of love.

Man you are the best, enjoy your family and the Holidays.

I'm listening to Chris Botti's new December CD, good music for good mood.

Truly Love you.

Thanks Reaper! Not holding out much hope for the Leafs but I think my prediction for Detroit/Sens is doing well. May your Penguins not lay an egg (or maybe they should, we could use some down here.)

Merry Christmas to all!

Sun&sand, sweetjane and NYgal...Santa says be a little more "naughty" in 2008!!!

You three ALL could use coal for those long Eastern winter nights!!!

S&S-less patients and more trips to Belize!

SJ-a long life with your new man!

NYgal-what do you get the girl that has it all??? I'm out of snow shovels, they all went up north!!! How about a trip to SP so we can finally meet?

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas Honey to you & your wonderfully beautiful family. Here's to a great 2008 starting in Feb in SP! Woohoo!!

Reaper, thanks so much. I feel better, knowing there will be something under the tree for me today. The coal will certainly come in handy, and I think my Christmas wish has already come true. I worked my last day Friday (less patients) and we leave for SP next month for a very long time (more time in Belize). You REALLY ARE Santa Claus.
I wish you and yours gentle tradewinds in your face, sunshine on your shoulders, warm water to splash in, and sand between your toes. And, a cold, adult beverage in your hand, whenever the desire arises.
God Bless

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Happy New Year, reaper and many more. I'll take those undies!!!

Rykat . .you want Reaper's undies?!?

Reaper - so sorry to be this late in posting my thanks and reciprocal gifting!

Happy New Year and we will see you in a few short weeks. Can hardly wait to see the kids - they grow so fast. I'm sure Mrs Reaper is ready for a break from work and some fun in the sun.

Looking forward to seeing all those colourful chutes in the skies of San Pedro.

NO, SS! The Obama/Oprah pair he promised, not his jeeeeze!!!

(though right now this diapers gittin' heavy)

Reaper-Thanks for the Christmas gift--we will see you when you land in our front yard.David & Jo