Slick - yes we did get a pic of Joxer in the snow, but with how slow I am at getting pics posted you might not see it until June.

and yes, there's nothing quite like torching the old Christmas tree in the back yard to celebrate the coming of the new year.

Tips and tricks.

1. Don't tie M-80's to the branches - you never know when they will go off and they tend to put out the fire.

2. Make your tree go up in flames right at midnight - that's when the rest of the neighbors are setting off their fireworks and no one will notice.

3. Only do this in a place like here in the Northwest where everything is wet and you are in no danger of starting something else on fire. and by all means, do this OUTSIDE - never put your tree in the fireplace unless you want to watch your house burn down in the process.


Have a great, safe, happy new year's everyone!