Rach has work related Christmas Party with her job tonight and I'm picking her up in Manhattan at 9PM. Assuming she is ready on time I should be in around 945. Assuming...
In any case, OSR Christmas is certainly on my mind and the mind of others.
Don't wait for me. Keep Calm and Chat on!
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