If you like to plan ahead, perhaps this will interest you. Here are a few suggestions for items you could surprise me with, for Christmas:

1) A chimichanga. I have no idea what it is, but I often hear the word on Taco Bell TV commercials. If it’s the sort of thing that doesn’t keep, or ship well, please just send along a gift certificate.

2) An archery set. I’ve always wanted an archery set, ever since I watched that Canadian cartoon, “Rocket Robin Hood”. Robin Hood in space, I kid you not – with a bow and arrow. Made perfect sense to me as a kid.

3) Anything with an Apple logo on it. Except an apple.

4) A partridge in a pear tree. That sounds like it would make a delightful combination, after an hour or so at 425°…

5) World peas. You know, you always hear aspiring beauty contestants wanting those – I’ve had plenty from the local grocery store, and even the Farmer’s Market, but never from around the world.

6) A straight and narrow. I’ve heard of people being on it, but I’ve never seen one.

7) An ostrich. Man, does anything bring a smile to your face more than a scruffy-headed ostrich?

I’m sure I’ll think of more, but for now, at least you have an idea of my taste. Which clearly screams “no neckties, no socks”!

Chow for now!!