Mmm, holidays. Stress and poor health abound - but then, it's also responsible for my getting back to the point where I can update easily again, after certain technical difficulties. Hooray for parents and generous Christmas purchases.

   As you might expect after such a lengthy wait, fairly large update today. A few pictures are waiting in the wings as well, but keep sending them in, and next week at this time there may be a similarly large update.

- Andrea Hartmann - the belly dancer in a sexy bear costume