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For instance, on the planet Earth, man had

always assumed that he was more intelligent

than dolphins because he had achieved so

much--the wheel, New York, wars and so on--

whilst all the dolphins had ever done was

muck about in the water having a good time.

But conversely, the dolphins has always

believed that they were far more intelligent

than man--for precisely the same reason.

from: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

by: Douglas Adams

This was Clarks first Thanksgiving since returning from his mission. I think it was a bit anti-climatic for him...he was hoping for kiddies underfoot and craziness in the air. He didnt get any of it this year. As a matter of a fact...there wasnt a single solitary child in sight. But he did get all the gravy and mashed potatoes he could consume, as well as unlimited pumpkin pie! Never before have we had such a quiet, low attended Thanksgiving. And hopefully it'll be a long time before we repeat the experience. I missed the craziness!!