>>My initial take at your response was extreme laughter. Then it really sunk
>>in! Last night and this morning all I have thought about is “Chocolate Chip
>>Cookies”! Not any Chocolate Chip Cookies but those baked by our daughter
>>from my mother’s recipe. 39 days to go and counting!
>
>Send them over this way, and I'll tell you how they were. I gave up soda for Lent, not chocolate. :-)

Garrett;

You are truely a wise man! Chocolate is my favorite treat so I have to watch it and keep it a "treat" and not a daily event! My wife said last night, "Would you like Trader Joe's or Mary See's candy for Valentines day? I know that boys should ask girls this question but I know you like chocolate. I do not want chocolate – I want diamonds”!

Neither of us may get our wish but we can laugh! :)

Now I have to say three Our Fathers, five Hail Mary’s and make a good Act of Contrition, for my thoughts! Chocolate! Watch out Cookie Monster - here comes Tom!

Tom