Meet the 2008 Audi A5

Thank you, readers, for helping us make the difficult decision of choosing a future replacement for my 2000 Ford Taurus. You have chosen wisely -- Audis have always topped Gail and my wish list.

Below are some triumphant shots of the glorious Audi A5. Keep in mind that the pictures will probably not be an accurate representation of our prospective vehicle. According to our calculations, it's going to take us approximately 16 years to write enough Chimes articles to buy this thing. By then, we'll probably opt for the model with wings.

Santa Baby

Thank you, dear readers, for your voting diligence.

The results are in on this week's poll, which addressed what Gail and Michelle ought to expect under the Christmas tree this year. In descending order, readers thought we need:

1. Matching penguin pajamas (or at least something better than Abercrombie & Fitch boxers)
2. Airfare to Seattle
3. A new digital camera (one that won't delete photos of Jenna, Rebecca and I with the biggest journalistic celebrity we've ever encountered)
4. One pair of socks to share
5. Lump of coal (one spiteful reader thought so)

Wipe Out

Apologies for our extended absence on Skippy. This could be attributed to 1) the fact that Gail and I have been on the East Coast as of late, conferencing it up; 2) the fact that my camera direly needs to be replaced and 3) the fact that we've been swamped with work recently and have had few opportunities for blog/video-worthy excursions.

Nevertheless, the polls are open and we thank you, reader, for voting. After jumping off the blocks for an early lead, Gail pulled ahead in the rankings. Apparently, readers believe that Gail has 350% greater chance of owning me in a fight. We're still not exactly sure why readers were so adamant about this, despite the fact that Gail is most assuredly a carnivore and thus has a significant muscle-mass advantage over Michelle. Oh, and the fact that she's in a weight-training class.

Still, Gail turned down my challenge for a real matchup. Sorry guys, maybe next time.

The readers have spoken

Thank you, readers, for weighing in with your predictions as to our future wedding dates. Your opinions matter greatly to us (you've pretty much already told us we're going to Chicago over Christmas break and that we can't be pastors unless we're over women and children).

Here is the breakdown:

Michelle: Readers strongly agreed that Michelle would tie the knot at the age of 26, after spending time in the career world but before e-Harmony starts lookin' good.

Gail: Readers overwhelmingly concurred that Gail will wed at the age of 28, after a venture as a PR professional, before she starts asking "what's wrong?" but considerably after a posited elopement next month.

That said, we're currently looking into furniture that will work for the house we will likely share until the year 2014. Gail also volunteered to bust open her hope chest so we can use the nice china ... it's going to be awhile.

Meanwhile, we've got some big plans for our future together. Details forthcoming.

La Reverenda?

Though public opinion has no authority on whether or not women should be pastors, Michelle and I asked our readers’ opinion and came up with the answer that women can be pastors, though only over women and children.

Thank you to all who voted! Gender philosophy is something Michelle and I have been discussing and it was great to hear feedback.

This week--something a little more lighthearted: How old y’all think Michelle and I will be when we get married.

The People Have, Once Again, Spoken

This week's poll was a nail-biter. It came down to the wire, but fortunately our loyal readers were quick to offer their submissions on one of life's pressing little questions:

Do Gail and Michelle look like sisters?

The people have spoken, and we are proud to offer the democratically-decided results.

YES.

(as in, yes, Gail and I do look like sisters. According to 66% of readers.)

Thank you, and please vote again. It is your patriotic duty.

The Readers Have Spoken

In a scientific, democratic poll, we asked you readers this week where Gail and I should travel next. Chicago took an early lead, but it wasn't long before underdogs like Mexico and Charleston S.C. threatened to win over.

But alas, time expired, and the winner of this week's poll -- edging out Seattle, WA by a single vote, is The Windy City.

Thank you for your votes, and please take this opportunity to weigh in on whether or not Gail and I look like sisters.