Thanks to the fine folks at Office Max you can put your face on the body of a dancing elf. Laura went through the process to digitally transform the three of us into elves that will cheerfully dance and have magical fun on your computer screen. Click on the image above to see the results.

At 10:55 last night we were watching Dancing With The Stars preparing to hear who would win this seasons title. Mel B. and Helio Castroneves were awaiting to hear from Tom Bergeron who would be the champion. We were waiting too and then the power goes out. Our night would be spent without power therefore no heat and no lights. We did make it through though. Consider this to be what camping is like except we did not have to pitch a tent and the bed was way better.

Laura found this a great time to read by flash light and Tony rested and watched the candles dance. We did have hot water though. Electricity is a convenience we take for granted and we do miss it when its not there. But there are people out there sleeping without a roof over their heads and we need to be thankful for what we have.

This is the opening titles from one of our favorite shows called "Torchwood". It's a spin-off from the legendary British Sci-Fi series "Doctor Who". The show features a team responsible for dealing with supernatural and paranormal activity in Cardiff, UK. It's very well done and has a "Men in Black" feel to it.

The day after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Its identity is known as "Black Friday" and this morning we were out shopping for Christmas. We went to Best Buy, Lifeway Christian Stores, AT&T Wireless, The Fashion Bug and out to have breakfast at the Southern Restaurant in Red Bank. We didn't dare go to Wal Mart or the malls. Good deals were out there and gone before we knew it. Its sad that this day of the year has made the holiday seem so commercialized. Fortunately we know the meaning of this holiday is in the birth of Jesus Christ. The real reason for this season.

This is a slideshow of Thanksgiving activities at Tony's aunt and uncles home. Terry and Bobby Brown have hosted the Webb/Burgess/Brown/Frye celebration for the last 11 years. We enjoy being with family and this year was really good. We prepared our traditional squash casserole and napa cabbage salad (courtesy of a recipe from our friend Lisa). Also this year Laura prepared a banana pudding for the first time which was traditionally prepared by Tony's grandmother. Now the Christmas rush can begin.

This video courtsey of Saturday Night Live is one of our new Thanksgiving media treasures. Its Vincent Price's Thanksgiving Special. This features the comic genius of Bill Hader, Kristin Wiig, Eva Longoria, Horatio Sanz, Fred Armisen and Darrell Hammond with a brief cameo by Amy Pohler. This skit is very funny and is funny on all sorts of weird levels.

From a e-mail sent to Laura. Not meant as real advice on stock market transactions. Consult your stock broker for advice when investing.

For all of you with any money left, be aware of the next expected mergers so that you can get in on the ground floor and make some BIG bucks.  

Watch for these consolidations in 2008:  

1.) Hale Business Systems, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Fuller Brush, and W. R. Grace Co. Will merge and become:  

Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.  

2.) PolygramRecords, Warner Bros., and ZestaCrackers join forces and become:  

PolyWarner Cracker.  

3.) 3M will merge with Goodyear and become:  

MMM Good.  

4. ZippoManufacturing, AudiMotors, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining will merge and become:  

ZipAudiDoDa.  

5. FedEx is expected to join its competitor, UPS, and become:  

FedUP.  

6. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers will become:  

Fairwell Honeychild.

7. Grey Poupon and Docker Pants are expected to become:  

PouponPants.  

8. Knotts Berry Farm and the National Organization of Women will become:  

Knott NOW!  

And finally....  

9. Victoria 's Secret and Smith &Wesson will merge under the new name:  

Titty Titty Bang Bang. 

Tonight we will be at McKenzie Arena on the campus of the University of Chattanooga to see the Eight time Southern Conference Champion Chattanooga Lady Mocs take on ACC foe Clemson Lady Tigers. Chattanooga makes its first regular season home game in what will be a great game. Highlighting the game will be some special women who will be playing in their final season. Brooke Hand, Kristen Spann, Amy Mohr, Alex Anderson and Laura Hall. We can't wait til tip off tonight at 7:00. Head Coach Wes Moore will have the team well prepared and ready to go. GO LADY MOCS! BEAT CLEMSON!

We have a new family favorite (although its not our #1 favorite) tv show. Its Pushing Daisies. The show comes on ABC-TV for us WTVC-TV 9 here in Chattanooga Wednesday nights at 8:00 PM. The show is about a man who has the power to bring the dead back to life with the touch of his hand - unless he touches them again, at which point they return permanently to death - works with a private detective to query murder victims about who killed them. He finds himself in trouble when he revives a deceased woman who turns out to be his childhood love.

This show has a very talented cast. It stars Lee Pace as Ned the Pie Maker, Anna Friel as Charlotte "Chuck" Charles, Chi McBride is Emerson Cod, Kristin Chenoweth  as Olive Snook, Swoosie Kurtz  is Lily, Ellen Greene as Vivian, Jim Dale is The Narrator

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving. The forgotten holiday between halloween and Christmas. This uniquely American holiday celebrates all that we have been given and is a historical event is meant to unite all Americans. We owe the Pilgrims and the Native Americans gratitude for helping us remember all the gifts we have been given. Laura is right about how much Thanksgiving seems to be forgotten. We cannot forget this holiday that helps us thank God for all our blessings. Now lets pass the turkey and dressing and the pumpkin pie! To find out more visit Wikipedia for more info.