no typing up a play-by-play for the festivities since 18:00 on 2006/12/24 until pert near 01:00 on 2006/12/26. words cannot explain how much of a great time i had at all the places i went to. i can honestly say that i love the parents of [absolved](http://absolved.livejournal.com/) and i feel i can say that her father isn't just another family member in the gardner line of blood, but a friend. they are wonderful people and spendingtime with them is time well spent. i was jubilant. i even got stuff off my _someday/maybe list_ while in the comforting confides of the holidays.