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Happy New Year!

Venus is sitting pretty beneath the moon tonight, and it paints a nice picture to usher in the New Year. 2009 is finally here. 2008 continued to bring me grief even today, so I'm looking forward to turning the page. It's cold and extremely windy tonight and the Harbor's party is cancelled, and rescheduled for tomorrow. Maybe I'll be in a more partying mood then. I know I didn't get much done today like I wanted to.

I was summoned to court for a charged-off credit card (I've been hurt several times and couldn't work, so this is nothing new) first thing this morning. Oh, bring on the new year... It's only gonna get better. Wish me and UNIQUE luck for '09!

Happy New Year everybody! Stay safe out there...
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  1. Annie WickingJanuary 1, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    Oh, Elton I hope 2009 brings you more joy than 2008. I wish you lots of luck with the court and hope you are well enough to start back to work.

    Best wishes for the new year, my dear friend ((Hugs))

    Annie

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