I just had to bring you a classic debate (Okay it's a war!)

[Cheryl Baumgartner CITRMS]

Last year around this time a friendly little war broke out on APSense. The cause of this war was that dreaded Christmastime staple, the fruitcake. Some of you think this is just a tasty little yuletide treat. This faction became known as the FDL(Fruitcake Defense League) Or Fruities as the fruitcakes arch enemies BAFF (Ban All Fruitcakes Foundation) call them.

I happen to be the founder of BAFF and It is pleasure to inform you that the BAFF have won the war. Not a peep out of the Fruities and the evil Fruitcake has not darkened my door. I must thank My Resource officer, Jeff (Code name Peaceful) for valiantly leading the fight on another network.

While I'm at it allow me to introduce the other BAFF core members who will be diligently protecting you from the fruitcake invasion.

Our Deprogramming Team Consists Of Jeunelle Foster and her trusty side kick Rambo Kitty

And Our weapons specialist Garnet Nagy (AKA Fish Dude, Troglodyte, Ty-D-Bol Man). Who has been amassing a stockpile of nuclear diapers.

You can all rest easy this Christmas knowing BAFF is on the Job.

[Garnet Nagy]

Death to the fruitcakes!

Hey, how come you put your nicknames by my name? heheh..

[Cheryl Baumgartner CITRMS]

Well now, I figured the Fruitcake would become confused by the use of your code names. Can't have them taking out our weapons specialist now can we! LOL!

[Mark Hultgren]

Ah, but jusr remember, there are still 14 mailing days left until Christmas and that Fruities may just be running a little late (and extra heavy on the Brandy) this year due to the economic slowdown.

After all, Good Brandy can be a bit pricey and ya don't want to ruin a good? fruitcake with cheap stuff do ya (or actually COULDYA???)
If I don't pop back in before then, Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to all.

[Cheryl Baumgartner CITRMS]

The Fruities are in hiding! As for the fruitcake, we discovered several effective means of limiting their telepathic commands during last year's battle. This year we are concentrating on spreading the word and our righteous war to those oppressed by this dictatorial living foodstuff in all corners of the globe!

And we have established that Brandy and rum are staples of the fruitcake's diet. The cheaper the better! Hmmm. Perhaps we should capture one of the dreaded nemesis for testing purposes. It would be interesting to see what the effects would be of Bathtub gin and Everclear!
*evilly considering the implications of placing the fruitcake on a barbecue grill after soaking it in the two solutions and applying a lit match!*

[David C Schupbach]

As your resident Redneck Rocket Scientist,

I must warn you that experimenting with the dreaded "FC" can only have the following results:

You have been warned!

[Cheryl Baumgartner CITRMS]

As the founder of BAFF and one of it's top officers, I am well aware of the dangers presented and will take full precautions and use proper protective gear. However please DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!

Remember BAFF members are experienced professionals!

[Cheryl Baumgartner CITRMS]

By they way we need someone in charge of research and development, Would the red-neck rocket scientist be interested in a voluntary seasonal position?

[David C Schupbach]

Redneck Rocket Scientist Says:

OUCH!

[Garnet Nagy]

Hey dude, you left out the pic of Celion Dion...and her 'sister' EX Canadian liberal party leader Stephan!

[Garnet Nagy]

FYI Cheryl, you damn yankees can have ALL the credit for her too! heheh....

[Cheryl Baumgartner CITRMS]

Actually as far as I am concerned you can keep Celine and I'm willing to give you Whitney Houston as a bonus! As a matter of fact and I'll throw in Bobby Brown for free!

[Garnet Nagy]

I have no problems taking Whitney and Bobby, but Celine is still all yours!