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I don't know if it was the same in the US, but a lot of people here were commenting that it didn't feel much like Christmas, even in the final run-up last week (even with the constant Christmas music!). Maybe it's because most people had a full working week up until the December 22nd. Despite this, everyone I know seems to have had an enjoyable Christmas when it finally came. I hope the same is true for y'all. New Year's only two hours away here, but I'm not sure I have the energy to stay up until midnight. Happy New Year to all on HazzardNet.

Garrett Duke quickly maneuvers himself through the half of the racing field. Adrenaline rushes quickly within him as he is reminded of how much he loves and miss racing. He use to race illegally in Atlanta with his boys and it never got old. Just to feel the true power behind his car and all the hard work he has put into it makes him feel proud and for a moment he feels the anger and resentment he has felt towards everyone seem to melt away. Suddenly a big thud breaks his thoughts and emotions and he quickly glances into his rearview mirror to see Rosco's navy blue car right besides him as he clangs against him once again. "What are you doing?!" he yells gripping tightly onto the steering wheel, trying to push farther away from the sheriff. Just as he was about to pull away he feels a harder bang on the side and he feels his car lose traction on the track and as he begins to slide down the ditch, he angrily stomps on the breaks, only for the break petal to just fall to the floor. After a moment, a thick tree forces Garrett's car to a sudden halt. "Damn it!" he cusses, hitting the steering wheel and angrily looks up to see all the cars quickly rounding the turn and out of sight. He shakes his head and goes to open the door, only for the tree to be there and in the way only to increase his anger and frustration and he angrily pushes himself away from the driver's door and to the passenger side door. As he opens the door, the sound of feet running gather his attention and he looks up to see Cooter and Ernie quickly approaching on feet. "Garrett! You Ok?" Ernie asks while Cooter gives him a worried look. "I am. My car," he shakes his head as he looks at it, "not so much. Someone had to have cut the breaks. I tried breaking hard when Rosco ran me off the road and it went right down." "Well that's lower than low," Cooter slowly drawls, looking devastated at the wrecked car, "who in their right mind - " "I'll tell you who...the sheriff!" Garrett angrily yells, "he was so full of himself when he stopped by my car before the race. He went on and on about how he was going to beat me and I was going to lose!" Ernie and Cooter glance at each other. "I surely wouldn't put it past them. Boss probably put him up to it," Cooter slowly states as he looks around at the road race track and back at Garrett, "Well," he goes silent momentarily, "I'll go get my tow and how about you and Ernie make your way to Jesse and Daisy. They are worried sick about you. We ordered them to stay still and that the boys need their support, we would come check on you. Since we're the mechanics and all." He gives an ornery wink at Ernie. Garrett hesitantly nods and silently follows Ernie back to the grandstand where Daisy runs out and hugs him and he recounts what had happened to them. "I'm fine," he assures them, "my car not so much."

Boss Hogg(Over loud speaker):"It's time to get this race started! Alright now gentlemen, an' you too, you Dukes. Start yer engines. Now, I'm gonna say "Ready, set, go", an' then you go. Alright, on the start now. Ready, set-" The cars zoom away. "Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Get back here! I'm the starter! I didn't say "Go!" Everyone in the grand stands are cheering and talking and consuming snacks and drinks. Balladeer:"Well, this race sure is off to a great start. Wouldn't y'all so say too?" The cars are in the fourth lap. Bill and the General are neck and neck. Uncle Jesse:"Come on boys!" Daisy:"Come on cousins!" Boss Hogg:"Uh oh! Looky there. They're in the fifth lap. Here come them Dukes! But the favorite Bill Elliott is no slouch an' here he comes. He just passed the General Lee." Rosco:"Khee khee I love it I love it!"

Thanks for all you do MM. Christmas was rougher than normal but I have a lot of blessings to be thankful for and it's always important to focus on the positive. I love everybody here and thanks for helping me through the tragedy. I just wish I could have been there for your Christmas BBQ!

I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas. We had BBQ this year and it was delicious. Plus, we got to spend it with family this year, first time in 2 years.

EVERY day was a sunny day in Hazzard!.....you ever notice that???