OMG, I let KAK down badly. :(
*sigh* I feel like a lousy friend. I offered to take her to the airport (note: I am paranoid about going to the airport. I'm not QUITE one of those who insists on getting there a day early and waiting ... but close.) and when I went to start my car it was dead, dead, dead, dead, DEAD. Fortuanately, she just barely had enough time to get a cab, but ... Dang.
The AAA guy tested, I need a new battery. I should have wheels within a few hours, but it's too late now. Dang.
I hope your Christmas improves, KAK. So sorry to let you down. :(