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"Z GIRL" wrote:

"Mark Shaw" wrote in message
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I have had an extremely ****ed-up year, and have very little to
be thankful for. I'm certainly not going to invite anyone over
and put out a Thanksgiving spread, but I don't really want to go
out anywhere, either -- any suggestions?

I'm serious. This is the first holiday season of my life that
I'd be happiest just skipping. Going into a coma until New Year's
Day would be ideal, but I don't know how to arrange that.

I thought of something along the lines of running off to Vegas, but
I have an elderly dog at home and no sitter for her, so I have to
stay in the Dallas area.

I don't want any sympathy, either. I'm not looking for anyone to
blow any sunshine up my dress; everybody has good times and bad
times during their lives. This is just one of those bad times for
me and I'm wondering if anyone has any appropriate suggestions for
the holidays, food-and-celebration-wise.

Thanks.

Note: this was crossposted to dfw.eats, alt.food.barbecue, and
rec.food.cooking. I've set followups to rec.food.cooking, because
it's the most general of the three -- and I suspect others out
there may also benefit from the responses.

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Mark, go to a local supplier and buy as many helium balloons as your vehicle
can hold and go to your local hospital childerns ward and hand them out to
the children. You should call in advance and see what is needed ( if
balloons are ok ) which would also let them know of your intended visit.
Make plans to eat out after the visit or have something easy planned to have
at home . Get a few good movies and enjoy. I guarentee the hospital visit
will change your disposition . I have worked in hospitals for 10 years and I
know you would really brighten the childrens day and put a bright spot in
this year for you.

Balloons are often NOT good for childrens' hospitals, due to the risk of
latex allergies. Mylar balloons are okay, AFAIK.

Mark, I know of a petsitter in Dallas who might be available over the
holidays. If you email me, I can give you her name. We used her
several times when we lived in Dallas and were very impressed.

Cindy

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C.J. Fuller

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