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 ---------------------------HAPPY-HOLIDAYS------------------------

          to all you smart and good-looking people of the
                         Herbs-n-Such echo
        Greetings from the chilly homeland of Santa himself.
                        Be of good cheer...
                   unless you're a grumpy sot.
                            But do try.
             Remember, little guys need a chuckle
              to start them off on the right foot.
         If you refuse to be cheerful, you may be sorry.
                       [See following post.]

          [Will be back here after I deliver all the gifts.]



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