CEASE AND DESIST

Please be advised that effective immediately, all 'Happy New Year' greetings, unless they are in Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese, will cease and desist.

However, cheques dating '2004' will still be accepted.

DOWNHILL, AND BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY

The recent snowfall in the Lower Mainland created a run on the meagre supply of sleds, tobaggans, and krazy karpets (tm) at local retailers. Not to be denied the opportunity to hurtle themselves down the icy slope at China Creek Park, my neighbours in East Vancouver once again illustrated their flair for creativity and independent thinking by making heroic descents with the use of:

-garbage bags
-cardboard boxes
-laundry baskets
-shower curtains
-de-wheeled skateboards
-a decapitated mannequin
-a Re/Max lawn sign
-a toilet seat (with flap)
-a frisbee
-a large dog
-a City of Vancouver 'Road Closed' sign

Feel free to experiment with any of these items on a snowy hill near you. Your mileage may vary.