meanwhile, back at the Holiday Inn, the serving wench prepared a lovely side dish for the weary travelers. Asparagus brought in by camel, with the appropriate sauce.

(ok, I'm repeating this joke from last year but hey, there's new people who haven't groaned to this one yet).

Among his treasures, one of the three wise guys had a beautiful shiney platter that he loaned to the serving wench because, as we all know....

There's no place like chrome for the hollindaise.