Allow me to say one thing, w00t.  The holidays are here, always a great time of year for me.  This year is even better than all of the past ones thanks to the fact that I get a two week paid vacation.  You can't argue with paid time off! It's one of the really great perks of working in the .edu world.  Sure I don't get a bonus, but I think 2 weeks paid holiday vacation PLUS 20 days of vacation time more than make up for it.

    I just wanted to wish everybody a happy holiday, whatever that holiday may be. Please drive carefully everybody, and be sure to tune in for more insanity as my "vacation" begins this weekend :-D