The gals are back, back again.

Hello to all of our avid fans and readers!

We apologize for being absent from your lives, leaving a vast gaping hole where AWESOMENESS usually is. But don't worry - we are back!

As a Christmas gift to you we would love to fill you in on everything you have missed! As well, give you a few of our recent insights into humanity.

June and Al's departure kicked off 50 days of hijinx! Yes, hijinx. With promises of avid plant watering, house cleaning and prompt mail retrieval the two gal pals bid them adieu. It was quickly realized that these items of interest were not high on the priority list and were quickly banished to the dusty corners of their minds. Instead, Melissa turned her attentions to a spontaneous trip to the West Coast where many an adventure took place. Gallons of wine, millions of change rooms and several hours in a truck taking in her favourite sights of Vancouver made for a fantastic trip.

Back at home Desaree decided it was time to take a dip in the pool...in the middle of the bowl...in the freezing cold. Because why not really? Pneumonia could be fun... Actuallllyyyyy, it was for charity and quite a lot more fun than you would think (especially since a steaming hot tub awaited). The after party turned out to be even more fun, though someone (Desaree) was abandoned by her cellular device that night. Despite her insistent calling for days after the split the phone did not return and she was forced to make a new friend. For a lot of money.

With the addition to their lives of a Lloydministerian the girls had it pointed out to them one night at supper that their classification of 'top three worst cities in Saskatchewan' was both prejudice and prideful. Adam did not look favourably upon their observations, to which the girls replied, "Everyone's a bit of a jackass sometimes". Adam's scorn did not disappear, however, his fondness for one and tolerance for the other won out and the dinner continued in peace.

As finals bogged down on the girls they found refuge in one of their favourite activities - planning this years potluck. This was to be the girls' biggest potluck yet, so it required much preparation (really just a lot of dress shopping). The night of the big event started out a bit earlier than the girls thought as they neglected to carefully read over the invitations. Thankfully, two tastefully dressed (and one slightly drunk - Dopko this is you) greeters were able to entertain guests while mascara was hastily applied in the basement. The food was fantastic (thanks again Kathy) however, as the girls did not carefully read the r.s.v.p they ended up with much more liquid food than expected. 11 bottles of wine and one Sambuca later the tastefully adorned guests stumbled out the door to one of their favourite establishments for dancing - the Hose and Hydrant. Much dancing, drinking and craftiness occured that night, resulting in a overwhelmingly successful potluck. A musical ride home with a brief stop at a local fast food establishment added free cheeseburgers for some and a blank spot in others memories.

June and Al's return was a bit of a relief to the girls as they now knew they would be getting at least one square meal a day. However, guilt was immediately instilled when June looked brokenheartedly at the crusty leaves of her plants that were once her prized possessions. She'll get over it. J and A did not sit still at home for long though - the girls returned home one night to find an intense game of bowling going on in the living room, an early gift to themselves. That's right, a wii was purchased.

We would like to wrap up this blog by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a classy Kwanza. A game of tennis now awaits us and we need to steal Al's top score...