"Hoppy my foot. Here I sit on my carpeted throne, staring at an empty food plate. What kind of a way to start a New Year is that? Hmmm? Slaves, oh slaves .... " - The Princess the Regal.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhERkjjzTgEj0_C1D4keA8tQRiNdHvRSOC2Rb1BlVJNRjPPHxzkurEuqXOpwLgTH6-OLKBGK1dsAUlmm3QXvZFAmZNzMvlYbC9Xp6lAAHq2JSL86006TOyQBNkrbXnM1XM5GNaDkLdqe7hz/s320/19Princess.jpg)
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"OK. OK. Coming my precious one. Right after one last look at snow-covered Mount Baker and its surrounds before the light fades. Happy New Year to all - may it be as good as it can be for you. (Looks like it will be about the same as before for me.)" - RG the laggard.