I don't think the hosting arrangement has ever worked particularly well. What "works" is that we hardly ever need hosts to do something. The problems we've had are hosts misbehaving - abusing their power or position.

surrounded by love and health and warmth.

And I agree that we should give RenewDeal all the respect he is due, which is quite a bit. I wish to be more like him, but I'm not optimistic!

Doesn't change what I said.

Hooray for RenewDeal and all hosts of religion - past, present, and future!

or try to silence points of view they don't like. But I'm sure anyone offended by that is just a horrible malcontent who should go away, right?

Only you posted it in the wrong group. Merry Christmas to you and yours and a healthy and prosperous New Year!

To live in this world at this time with the ability to access pretty much any information we want and be informed…. who could ask for more.

We just had a whale 30 feet off our boat. We are heading south while it is heading north and it put on a wonderful show for us. Came about halfway out of the water, twisted and slammed itself down. It did this about 4 times before going back down.

Amazing, just amazing.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, Jim.

I was host for several months and it was interesting.

I always encourage people to try hosting or mirt. It is an eye opener and a learning experience. Mistakes will be made but things always work out.

My best to the hosts and members of this room.

It's like being an anesthesiologist - 90% boredom and 10% chaos.

Pretty much everyone learns from mistakes. As long as something is done in good faith and without malice, it's all good.

I like DU3 and think it gives more people the opportunity to get involved, which is a good thing.

Have a great holiday, justin.

I am nit sure if I will sign up in Jan but I will be back.

I hope your Holidays are delightful!

who have conducted themselves with integrity and honor.

Have a wonderful holiday okasha. I hope you are filled with love and light.

I've been celebrating just about every conceivable December holiday with a multicultural crowd of family and friends. And eating tamales, which are a huge part of the Christmas season here. (Everybody goes back to salads and broiled chicken on January 7.)



Edited to add: longship, I hope you can find some good ones up there in the frozen north!

There are probably going to be multiple stands put up for the Buen Noche.

I wish I could send longship some. He loves him some tamales.

Keeping a calm head in this room could definitely be trying as a host.

You have to be crazy for taking this on!

There are few on this site who could even dream of filling your shoes. You are, without a doubt, one of the most standup people here.