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We're excited to bring you a heartfelt and candid conversation with friend of the podcast and all-around great guy, Trevor Lerner! You may know him as Dusty from "Holiday Road" or Nick from "The Santa Class", but there's much more to the incredible story of what led him to acting, the tough times he's overcome, and where he's going next!As a heads-up, the conversation does get heavy at points and, toward the end, includes a brief chat about contemplating self-harm. If that's part of your story -- or someone you care about -- help is available by calling or texting 988 or visiting www.988Lifeline.org.Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com, and -- as always -- may your days be merry and bright!

What do a bunch of Nutella, a front yard obstacle course, and the winner of 'Finding Mr. Christmas Season 2' have in common?We are back with another fun recap and review, and this time it's Hallmark Channel's new 'Countdown to Christmas' movie, "A Make Or Break Holiday"!We'll give you a full plot summary, plenty of laughs, and the bottom-line verdict in our 'Gold or Coal' segment! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment, write a review, and connect with us on the socials! We're online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a struggling yarn shop, a shady waiver, and a sleezy oil company have in common?We're back and still waiting to be uplifted by UPTV. Will our third movie this holiday season -- full of puns, dad jokes, and more than one Brief Moment Of Peril (BMOP) -- be the one? Join us for a fun recap and the bottom line in our 'Gold or Coal' segment!

What do a bougie hotel, an impulsive royal, and children's literature have in common?Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas' rolls on and so do we, with a new -- FUN -- recap and review of this 'suite' story. (See what we did there?)We'll give you a full plot recap and -- in our 'Gold or Coal' segment -- our bottom-line verdict: Is it worth the watch?Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com, weigh in with your thoughts, and just say hello! (We love connecting with you!)And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

Old-timey trains and a big winner!We're back to recap and review the finale of Hallmark's "Finding Mr. Christmas". This one has Rustin, Angel, and Craig stepping back in time to shoot a three-part scene with Hallmark star Erik Krakow! Who took the title? And what did we think about it?? Connect with us online: www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doyouwatchwhatiwatch/And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a high-society murder, crossword puzzles, and a dysfunctional family have in common?We're back to recap and review a rather BONKERS movie from UPTV. We'll give you a full plot recap and the bottom-line verdict on whether it's worth the watch in our 'Gold or Coal' segment.Have you watched this one? Weigh in with your thoughts! Connect with us on our website at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a high-tech Naughty or Nice list, a pizza shop, and an aspiring young magician have in common?

Cards to Mom and plenty of tears!We're back to recap the latest episode of 'Finding Mr. Christmas', as Hallmark Channel continues the search for their next leading man! We're down to four and the competition takes a sentimental turn this week!We'll recap it all and give you our hot takes on who we think stands a chance at winning in the upcoming finale!Weigh in with your thoughts below and connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com for more fun all season long!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a ski resort, makeup prosthetics, and a lonely landlord have in common?We're back with another fun recap and review! This time, we're checking out a new one from Netflix! Check out our fun recap and our bottom-line hot takes in our 'Gold or Coal' segment. Is it 'Ho, Ho, Ho' or 'No, No, No'? We'll talk about it all!Weigh in with your thoughts! Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com. And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

Silent Santas and Ashley Williams!!We're back to recap another fun episode of Hallmark's reality TV search for the network's next leading man! We're spoiler-free, so we won't tell you who got eliminated in this episode. Instead, we're gabbing about the challenges and who gets our 'Gold or Coal' for standing out in good -- and, well, not good -- ways!Weigh in with your thoughts! Comment below and connect with us on our social media channels at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com.And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a snowstorm, a whole lotta Christmas cookies, and a baby boom have in common?

What do a songwriting journal, a magical church pew, and a whole lotta sequins and fringe have in common?We're back with a full recap and review of the HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED Hallmark movie starring Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, and, well, the Grand Ole Opry!So, does it live up to the hype? How was the music? Was Jennifer to be found in the panning crowd shots? (In case you HAVEN'T heard, she was an extra!) We'll get into all of it and let you know the bottom-line verdict in our 'Gold or Coal' segment! Yee-haw!Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a chance encounter, a sewing hobby, and Silent Night by candlelight have in common?We're back with another fun recap and review! This one centers on Hallmark's new 'Countdown to Christmas' flick, 'We Met in December', starring Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter.We'll give you a full plot recap and hot takes galore in our 'Gold or Coal' segment, all to give you the bottom line answer: Is it worth the watch??Check us out online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com. And -- as always -- may your days be merry and bright!

Inflatable ornaments and a team acting challenge!We're back to recap and review the latest episode of Hallmark Channel's 'Finding Mr. Christmas'! This one features a cameo from Hallmark star Hunter King!We'll give you a full recap and offer up our thoughts on who gets Gold this week, and who's getting some Coal.Weigh in with your thoughts in the comments. And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com

What do a big-city news anchor, his #1 child fan, and the company Thrivant have in common?We're back to recap and review another new Hallmark 'Countdown to Christmas' flick! And because this one centers on local news, we're joined by friend of the pod -- and local news alumna -- Carley! Together, we'll take the deep dive on this B.J. Britt and Tamera Mowry-Housley rom-com and let you know if we think it's worth the watch in our 'Gold or Coal' segment!Have you tuned in for this one?? Let us know what you think in the comments. And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com

What do Bills Nation, a secret santa, and the hottest hot wings have in common?We're back to recap and review the highly-anticipated 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story'. We're off to snowy Buffalo for plenty of heartfelt laughs, cameos, and so much more!Is this one a touchdown or a big fat fumble? Check out our 'Gold or Coal' segment for our bottom-line hot takes and weigh in with your own! Connect with us on our social media channels and learn more about us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com! And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

Although we typically talk about made-for-TV movies on our channel, Jennifer kicked Josh out for this very special episode of Do You Watch What I Watch? !The Hallmark Channel has recently started airing the "Gilmore Girls" series, so Jennifer is joined by her friend Christina (a fellow Gilmore Girls fan) to rank our favorite episodes from the series! In this episode, we will delve into the beloved TV show Gilmore Girls, exploring its themes, character dynamics, and personal connections to the series. We chatted almost three hours when we recorded, so Jennifer split the chat up into two parts. In this part, we will rank our favorite Gilmore Girls episodes from Seasons 4 - 7! PLUS we give our overall thoughts on the Netflix revival mini-series "A Year in the Life". What are your favorite episodes of Gilmore Girls? What do you think of our choices? Let us know in the comments below! Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson, Yanic Truesdale, Keiko Agena, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann, Sean Gunn, Liza Weil, Liz Torres, Jared Padalecki, Matt Czuchry, Jackson Douglas, Sally Struthers, Emily Kuroda, Todd Lowe, Chad Michael Murray, Milo Ventimiglia and more! Gilmore Girls was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino.  Watch more of our movie reviews here:    • Do You Watch What I Watch?   Connect with us online: www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com Instagram:   / doyouwatchwhatiwatch   Follow Christina at:   / 615bannerco   where you can see her beautiful hand-painted banners for all occasions!

Slip & Slide and a Talent Show!We're back to recap the latest chapter in Hallmark's search for the network's newest leading man! This one had the guys avoiding concusions and digging deep to showcase their hidden talents! We'll give you a full recap and tell you who we think succeeded and who stumbled.Let us know your thoughts in the comments! And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a European cruise, ice skating, and lederhosen have in common?We're back to recap and review Hallmark's 'A Keller Christmas Vacation', starring Jonathan Bennett, Brandon Routh, and Eden Sher. In this one, they're siblings heading overseas with their parents for some "forced family fun". (Haven't we all been there??) Check out our full plot recap and -- in our 'Gold or Coal' segement -- we will give you the bottom line on whether we think this one is smooth sailing and worth the watch!Connect with us and let us know your thoughts. We're online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a a forgotten anniversary, a missing bird, and a new job offer have in common?We love a good trilogy and we're back to recap and review the third installment in this Hallmark series starring fan (and podcast) favorites Tyler Hynes, Paul Campbell, and Andrew Walker! Check out the full plot recap and our bottom-line verdict in our 'Gold or Coal' segment, then let us know what you think! Was this a good finish for the Brenner brothers??Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com for more fun all season long.And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a struggling songwriter, a knitting obsession, and a WHOLE lot of fictional fantasies have in common?

Gingerbread houses and horse rides??We're back with a shorter -- SPOILER-FREE -- recap of the latest episode of Season 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas, brand-new on Hallmark Channel.As the network searches for the next Hallmark leading man, we're bringing you episode recaps and hot takes on who we think has -- and doesn't have -- what it takes.Weigh in with your thoughts! Drop us a comment and connect with us on our social channels at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do an overseas flight, a set of three ghosts, and a Scroogy CEO have in common?We're back to recap this highly-anticipated 'Countdown to Christmas' flick, starring fan (and podcast) faves, Tyler Hynes and Erin Krakow!

Although we typically talk about made-for-TV movies on our channel, Jennifer kicked Josh out for this very special episode of Do You Watch What I Watch? The Hallmark Channel has recently started airing the "Gilmore Girls" series, so Jennifer is joined by her friend Christina (A fellow Gilmore Girls fan) to rank our favorite episodes from the series!In this episode, we will delve into the beloved TV show Gilmore Girls, exploring its themes, character dynamics, and personal connections to the series. We chatted almost three hours when we recorded, so Jennifer is splitting the chat up into two parts. In this part, (Part 1), we will rank our favorite Gilmore Girls episodes from Seasons 1-3! Part 2 will be released next week where we will pick our favorite episodes from Seasons 4-7 and we'll chat about our favorite moments from the Netflix limited series "A Year in the Life." What are your favorite episodes of Gilmore Girls? What do you think of our choices? Let us know in the comments below!Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson, Yanic Truesdale, Keiko Agena, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann, Sean Gunn, Liza Weil, Liz Torres, Jared Padalecki, Matt Czuchry, Jackson Douglas, Sally Struthers, Emily Kuroda, Todd Lowe, Chad Michael Murray, Milo Ventimiglia and more! Gilmore Girls was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino.

What do time travel, a magical comet, and an early 1900s New England socialite have in common?We're back to recap and review this highly-anticipated 'Countdown to Christmas' movie (A Newport Christmas) starring fan (and podcast) favorites Ginna Claire Mason and Wes Brown!We're taking the deep dive on the plot, then giving you our bottom-line verdict in our 'Gold or Coal' segment! Let us know what you think about this one! Connect with us on our social channels, at DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com.And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

Slingshots and a crane??We're back with a shorter -- SPOILER-FREE -- recap of the second episode of Season 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas, brand-new on Hallmark Channel.As the network searches for the next Hallmark leading man, we're bringing you episode recaps and hot takes on who we think has -- and doesn't have -- what it takes.Weigh in with your thoughts! Drop us a comment and connect with us on our social channels at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a toy train, two career-driven Marines, and two angry dads with grudges have in common?We're back with another fun recap and review from Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas". This time, we're gabbing about "Christmas on Duty", starring Janel Parrish and Parker Young. But -- FIRST THINGS FIRST -- we're on the struggle bus with the time change?? Anyone else?!Is it worth the watch?? Check out our 'Gold or Coal' segment for our hot takes, and connect with us online for more fun all season long! We're online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What does a track suit-wearing walking group, a rogue box of Christmas lights, and a mayonnaise-y pub burger have in common?We're back to recap another new one in Hallmark's 'Countdown to Christmas' lineup, and -- you guys -- the bar was set high! From the writer, to the stars, we expected some big things. Did it deliver???We'll give you a full plot recap, plenty of laughs, the FIRST Josh's Cry Count(R) of the season, and our bottom-line verdict in our 'Gold or Coal' segment.Weigh in with your thoughts! Share a comment below or connect with us on our social channels. Find links to everything on our website at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com.And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

We're back with a shorter -- SPOILER-FREE -- recap of the first episode of Season 2 of Finding Mr. Christmas, brand-new on Hallmark Channel.As the network searches for the next Hallmark leading man, we're bringing you episode recaps and hot takes on who we think has -- and doesn't have -- what it takes.Weigh in with your thoughts! Drop us a comment and connect with us on our social channels at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do Heavenly yoga, magical feathers, and a Christmas flash mob have in common?We're back, as Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" rolls on. This time, we're off to Heaven to see some angels play matchmaker in this new one, starring Benjamin Ayers and Meghan Ory. Is this one 'Heaven on Earth' or 'H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks'? Check out our 'Gold or Coal' segment for a full recap of hot takes and plenty of laughs along the way.What do you think? Did we get this one right? Drop a comment and let us know! Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com for more fun all season long!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

How cool is this?!? Our good friend, Nick Schwarz -- who wrote, produced, and sang our theme song -- produced Hallmark Channel's new promo hit for this year's 'Countdown to Christmas', called "Joy To Your World"! We sat down to chat with him about the recording and producing process, what he wants listeners to feel listening to it, and -- BREAKING NEWS -- where you just might hear this song on Thanksgiving Day!Connect with us online for more holiday fun all season long! We're online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a crooked portrait, a new children's book, and a spooky cul-de-sac have in common?So, is this one more trick or more treat. Listen for a full plot recap and our 'Gold or Coal' segment. We'll tell you if we think this one is worth the watch!Connect with us online for fun all season long, as 'Countdown to Christmas' marches on! We're online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com.And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What does a hand-carved horse, a firefighter fundraiser, and the fictional country of Zelarnia have in common?

What do a high school choir, a fading pop star, and a beatbox version of ‘Hark The Herald Angels Sing' have in common?We're back -- with special guest Mary!! -- to gab and laugh our way through 2023's 'In Merry Measure'. We're also gabbing about ALL of our ideas for Hallmark merch, Jennifer's upcoming debut in 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas', and the excitement of meeting Hallmark stars at a 'Countdown to Christmas' promo visit to Nashville!Have you seen this one?? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

You guys, it's time!We're back to draft -- in splendidly low-key fashion -- the holiday movies we'll be recapping and reviewing this season.Which ones will we pick?? Which ones will we veto?? And -- NEW THIS YEAR -- how will we spend our Christmas Bonuses to pick up the movies we just can't miss??What do you think of our lineup? Let us know in the comments!Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com! And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do Kringlefest, a town-wide Secret Santa, and a letter that was never received have in common?We're back to recap and review another fan favorite from the Hallmark vault and we've got another special guest! This time, Cousin Chad from the Christmas Cousins Podcast joins us to gab about one of his all time favorites, Hallmark's 'Small Town Christmas'!Will we agree it's worth the watch? Check out our 'Gold or Coal' segment to find out! And -- of course -- we want to hear from you. Let us know in the comments what you thought about this one, and connect with us on our social media channels for everything to get you good to go for the upcoming 'Countdown to Christmas' season! We're online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And -- as always -- may your days be merry and bright!

What do a magical train, a special jewelry box, and time travel have in common?We're back with another fun recap and review with a special guest, Carley, a dear friend of the pod and the official voice of the 'Do You Watch What I Watch? Watchies'!We're sharinga full plot recap, plenty of laughs, and a lot of gold in our ever-popular 'Gold or Coal' segment!What do you think about this movie? Did we get it right? Leave us a comment!Help our podcast grow! Share with a friend, write a quick 5-star review, and connect with us on social! Find more about our podcast online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What does a mystery red invitation, the Blue Note Trio, and a really bad Blake Shelton song have in common?We're back with another fun recap and review, this time featuring a friend of the pod, Leslie Ann! Listen for a full plot summary and the ever-popular 'Gold or Coal' segment, where we'll give you our bottom-line hot take on whether this one is worth the watch!Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com! And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

Join us as we unwrap Hallmark's 2025 "Countdown to Christmas" Movie Lineup!

What do a butterfly ornament, early-morning ice skating, and a bike shop have in common?We're back to continue our '12 Pods of Christmas' Summer series with some fan favorites and, on this episode, a special guest! We're psyched to take the deep dive on 2013's 'The Christmas Ornament' with Joe, from Christmas Aficionado! Joe's a super fan of this particular movie, but will it wind up with more Gold or Coal once Jennifer and Josh weigh in with their hot takes? Listen to find out!What do you think? Have you seen this one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com! And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a mix tape, a chicken pot pie, and Ace Hardware have in common?We're back with an all-new recap and review! This time, it's 2021's "A Dickens of a Holiday!", starring Brooke D'Orsay and (maybe possibly Jennifer's new BFF) Kristoffer Polaha. Listen for all of her name dropping, Josh's midly impressive jingle singing, and plenty of laughs as we take the deep dive and give some gifts in our "Gold or Coal" segment to let you know if this one is worth the watch!Did we get it right?? Let us know your thoughts! Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com. And -- as always -- may your days be merry and bright!

What do a liver transplant, a wreath-making hobby, and more than a few glasses of egg nog have in common?Our '12 Pods of Christmas' series continues with this recap and review of this 2018 flick from Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, starring Aimee Teegarden and Brett Dalton. This is based on a real story, and we're sharing some real -- and funny -- stories of our own, including a moment of silence/laughter for Jennifer's "angry" gall bladder and the introduction of Josh's "baseline mist." Plus, we'll give you a full recap and our hot takes in our 'Gold or Coal' segment!So, what did you think of this one? Did we get it right?? Drop us a comment below or connect with us on social media! Find links to everything about us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What does Pamela Franks, a farm real estate acquisition and hand-made ornaments have in common?So much to unpack in this one, guys! Jennifer has BREAKING NEWS on her quest to become an extra in a Hallmark movie, there's a random run-in on set that has us laughing, and -- OH, YEAH -- a Hallmark hit to discuss, starring Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayers!We'll give you the full plot recap on 'Cranberry Christmas' along with plenty of gifts in our 'Gold or Coal' segment. Plus, we've got listener feedback and Josh has some young intruders during the wrap-up! All told, this is a fun one!Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com! And -- as always -- may your days be merry and bright!

What do a lot of baked goods, a single father, and the most festive of small town tree lightings have in common?Jennifer has technical difficulties and one of Josh's kids is screaming to fight bedtime, but we're dedicated to the craft here on the pod, so onward! We're marching forward to bring you this full recap and review of 2020's 'Deliver By Christmas,' which aired on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!We'll laugh our way through the sweet moments of this heartfelt flick and give you our bottom-line hot takes in our 'Gold or Coal' segment!What did you think? Have you seen this one?? Let us know in the comments or connect with us on our social media channels. Find links online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com.And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What does a sassafras candy cane, a breaker box, and the Ralston Inn have in common?We're back to continue our '12 Pods of Christmas' series with this fun one from Hallmark Channel's 2020 'Countdown to Christmas,' starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Victor Webster!Come for the full recap and review and stay for our thoughts on the start of school, our thoughts on B&Bs, and our heartfelt pitch to be extras in Hallmark's new movie set to shoot at the Grand Ole Opry!Tell us what you think about this one in the comments and be sure to connect with us on our social media channels. Find links to everything at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a small town in Utah, a celebrity travel writer with a secret, and a symbolic ornament have in common?

Join us fireside for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation with Hallmark star Tyler Hynes!In this cozy and candid episode, Tyler opens up about what Hallmark actress he'd like to work with, his comfort TV show, and where he wants to see Hallmark movies go in the future. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering his work, this fireside chat offers a rare and heartfelt glimpse into the man behind the movies. Jennifer and Josh interviewed Tyler in front of a live audience at "Christmas in a Small Town" in Dahlonega, Georgia. Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and enjoy this one-on-one with Tyler.Special thanks to Film Director, Joshua Shultz: www.joshuashultz.com!

What do a family cafe, a sentimental snowglobe, and a BBQ food truck have in common?We are back to wrap up our 'Christmas in July' series with a fan favorite from 2020: Hallmark Channel's 'Christmas by Starlight,' starring Kimberley Sustad and Paul Campbell.This movie has it all: laughs, heart, a big-bad developer (BBD, if you're new around here), and a few sappy moments to get Josh's Cry Count(TM) going. Have you seen this one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

What do a radio contest, a narcissist photographer, and a Christmas fox have in common?We're rolling on with our 'Christmas in July' series and recapping and reviewing 2023's 'Rescuing Christmas'! It's pretty beloved by Hallmark Channel fans, but should you throw this one a lifeline?? Listen for a full recap and our bottom-line review in our 'Gold or Coal' segment!Connect with us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com, and -- as always -- may your days be merry and bright!

What do a set of turkey mishaps, a few dollops of Daisy-brand dairy products, and a fake American accent have in common?

What does Bill Murray's “Scrooged”, "The Great Unknown", and a Christmas carousel have in common?Jennifer + Josh are back to kick off 'Christmas In July'! All month long, look for recaps of some fan favorites. In this episode, things get a bit spooky as we take the deep dive into 2023's 'Ghosts of Christmas Always'!Have you seen this one? Thoughts?? Let us know in the comments and connect with us on our social media channels. Find links to everything about us online at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!