awww guys, I'm so sorry to report I have a terrible flu. I was hoping to be better by today, but I hardly have the energy to get off the couch, let alone go out to dinner with all you lovely people.

I'm truly bummed out.
normally, I would just shrug it off and come, but Topper just recently had strep throat and if I have it now, I don't think that would be a nice thing to pass on to you all for the holidays.
anyway, I'm so sorry I'll be missing meeting you abaya and ktspktsp.

but hopefully again sometime when you're back in the states.
I hope everyone has a wonderful time. and don't forget to take lots of pics
sp