To say that I am flattered is an understatement. The only person flatter is Twiggy.

I have to admit that I am sore amazed at having such a prestigious organization as AWAD create an award in my name. And particularly so because I haven't been around in months.

I've been busier this past not quite a year than I've been in some time. Theo's five, almost six, and Sasha will be four next January. Peggy went back to work last November 1, and I've had to pick up a great deal of the slack. In addition, I've been doing extensive work around the house. For example, the only thing that got laid in MY house over the weekend was 250 sf of new laminate flooring. And 550 sf to go.

Beyond that I'm still working full time (one year, one month and 12 days to go!) and I've started working on my second novel.

When I logged on I saw somewhere in the vicinity of 20,000!!! new messages. It's SO intimidating. I remember when I first logged on and there were maybe 1500 or so messages total. It seems to me that a newbie would be so overwhelmed he or she would just leave. Is that becoming a problem or are you still getting an influx of new people?

I've got a couple of new puns floating around that I hope to share with you soon, but today I'd like to bring to your attention the Top Five List, which I get every day. Recently, they puit together:

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T H E T O P F I V E L I S T
It's funny... but it's not TopFive.
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Today's Classic Top5: You're Not the "Bad Boy" of Tennis
Read it on our website: http://www.topfive.com
To subscribe: Top5Classic-subscribe@topica.com


August 10, 2001

NOTE FROM CHRIS:

There's an X-rated version of today's list on
the website for our ClubTop5 members to see.
For info on joining ClubTop5, go here:
http://www.topfive.com/html/ClubTop5.shtml


The Top 16 Dishes Found at a Cannibal Buffet


16> Rocky Balboa Oysters

15> Baked Alaskan

14> Feetloaf

13> Canadian Kevin Bacon

12> Moo Goo Guy

11> "Parts-I-Wouldn't-Go-Near-When-They-Were-Alive" Pudding

10> Californian Roll

9> Pate LaBelle

8> Eyes-a-Roni

7> Herb Stu

6> The Cranberries

5> For dessert? J-Lo

4> Sauteed filet of Chilean sea bass encrusted with pistachio
nuts and served with mango-lime chutney, aromatic Basmati
rice and a roasted Mediterranean vegetable medley, with one
of Mom's eyeballs on the side

3> Christina Arugula

2> Dork Chops


and Topfive.com's Number 1 Dish Found at a Cannibal Buffet...


1> Juan Tongue Soup



[ The Top 5 List www.topfive.com ]
[ Copyright 2001 by Chris White ]


Let's see, they missed:

Farmers' Fannies
Poi George
Asparagus Spears a la Britney
Kale Yarborough
Funky Chicken Breasts
Fats Domino
Felix Frankfurter
Hamilton Berger
Steamed Donna Rice
Jock Full of Nuts
Soldiers in Your Cup
Manna LaMancha
John Birch Beer
Chard Davidians
Mother Hubbard Squashed
Cold Rabbi
Beau Grits
Gene Shallot
Avogadro's Avocado
Ted Danson's plums
Grandpapaw
John Quinces Adams Apple
Basil Rathbone
Arlene Dahl sauce
Mona Lisa dressing
Carol Doda's pasties
Allan Shepherd's pie
Soilents of the Lamb
Bush beans
Bush baby
Pentagon leeks
Lennon Meringue Pie
Chattanooga Jews Chews
Gates' Boullions
Ed Koch Tail
Rudy Julienne

I'm willing to bet that you guys can come up with a whole bunch more.

I'm going to try to spend some time every day with AWAD, but I can't promise to do it the justice it deserves.

I love you guys!!!!

TEd


TEd