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(Nov 28, 2003)

I have been blessed last month with my 26th godchild. I don?t understand why anyone would commit their lovely progeny to the role-modeling godpaternity of a carnaval-loving party animal, self-gratifying unsubstantiated Epicurean, I have been therefore looking into upgrading the kind of gift I should produce this holiday season, not only to trigger my babies? joy, but to bring to dad and mom?s face that enigmatic smile that says ?Okay, we were not that wrong??

Since, I don?t know how to draw or to do anything with my hands, I have opted to offer some expensive gifts to my little darlings, therefore replacing invaluable, by highly valuable. I found some interesting items, whose price I want to share with you, under the veil of secrecy, hoping that you too will follow suit.

A hover scooter takes off like a flying saucer, and flies inches above ground. Made by Hamnacher Schlemmer, costs $15,000 (please, read fifteen grands).

A tree house made of cedar is big enough for actual people to enter. Made by FAO Schwarz, costs $7,500.

Life-size model of basketball stars, however immobile they are, still look like the real things. Made by Lego, cost $15,000 each.

A sketch drawing board, studded with crystals, costs ten times less: $1,500. It is also made by FAO Schwarz.

And, finally my preferred one: A mini-Jeep replica that can be driven by an 8-year old, costs only $30,000. No need for a driver?s license.

Thanks to a 15% discount on post-Thanksgiving Day (and to the huge Bush tax cut), these minimal items are within easy reach of the average god parent?

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(OdlerRobert Jeanlouie, Friday, Nov 28, 2003)