Thanks Surfn, CosmicCat, Trev, Fonz, Useless Warrior, Cleo and Holly!
Absolutely will be making 2006 a much better year. Sometimes you need a bad year (or a bad few months) to help clear out all the crap that gets packed away otherwise.
Surfn - Definitely making "suck it up and deal it back" my motto for the new year.
UW - Yeah, I've seen you say fuck it, but I haven't ever really seen you quit. I think you don't give yourself enough credit sometimes.
Cleo - Sounds like you have plenty of reasons not to like the holidays much. :| This is my first single holiday in a lot of years, and I agree, the holidays are not so good for singles.
MrYum - Yep, your gramps was right. As long as I'm above ground I can still effect change, and that's all the edge I need.
Holly - Absolutely working on hogtying, whipping and gagging all the impedances I can find. And I also made a note about your request the other day for what you need when you decide to open a retail store again - and I'm thinking Max will be glad to help with that one too.
Best wishes for an excellent day after Christmas to all.
Simon