Saturday: Car in front of me, doing 50, slams on brakes to complete stop to gawk at the neighbor's elaborate light display. Had I not completely redone my brake system, including antilock sensors, I'd have plowed into him/her. I tensed up so tight and stopped so quickly, I have severely pulled my back muscles. (Shoulder restraint did not kick in) Almost passed out from the pain and spasms removing my ability to breath. Got home in cold sweat.

Sunday: Pain bad but I can tell only one has a tear and it isn't severe. The bottle of whiskey my brother in law brought me from Virginia has come in useful :)

Monday: I will soon hobble across the street to watch nephew freak out opening his gifts.

Hope you guys are having a smoother holiday season :D