It really feels like Christmas here on the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies. We have snow on the ground and the temperature is a chilly 32 degrees. Here in the lab we've got our tree trimmed with the ornaments we exchange each year and yummy food on the table in our lounge, courtesy of our wonderful customers (although we're still waiting for Kathy's mother's nuts to arrive!) We feel a bit like Santa's elves, as we are working as quickly as we can to get everyone's orders done and shipped before we close the doors for our Holiday Break (December 24 - January 1, 2010.)

We want to wish each and every one of you the Happiest of Holidays - and we are grateful for your business in 2009. It's been a rough year for many, but we are seeing and hearing things that lead us to believe the worst is behind us. At any rate, we've all learned to live with less and give more...and that is not necessarily a bad thing!

So, here's to 2010! May we all prosper and grow, enjoy good health and good company. And if it storms, may we all get out and dance in the rain!


Kate Dardine
Editor