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Since I've been banging away at the keys here at Up in Ontario central, blogging to my heart's small content, a few of my loyal readers have asked to have a summary of the cast of character that regularly appear. So I says, "Okay, here you go. But mark my words, I'm going to have to change some of this."

The Duck
Alternately, Monique. I share the rent with her. Or, she shares the rent with me. A wonderful woman. The person I want to tell my exciting news to. Don't listen to my brother when he says, "Dark horse." He's just pulling his own chain. And why? Because she quacks.

Scott
Alternately, the Keester and S the B. Brother Scott: red hair, rugby player, video games expert. We used to fight but now he's too big and we'd just hurt each other. "There's nothing quite like the feel of an unfurnished basement."

Janice
Me Mum. Alternately, Mighty Mouse. She has the finest handwriting I have ever seen. Fitness fiend. Still cooking for a family of six. Sometimes warring over her garden with rabbits. Too much energy for her own good?

Jimmy
Me Dad. Alternately, big James. Independent agent of sporting enthusiams. Taught me to fish, to hunt, to drive a manual transmission. Becoming a traveller of renown. Enliven your party by inviting Jimmy and furnishing unlimited cranberry juice.

Linda
Me wicked stepmother. Sleeps and works in self-imposed shifts. Loves to hear stories. Favourite adjective: willowy. Road trips exist for sleeping. Fan of the weiner dog in all its varieties. Author of the famous diet book, "Eat Less, Exercise More."

The White Rabbit
Alternately, Caroline. Mother of the Duck. Watch out when crossing the street with her. A pleasure to be around. Like a racoon, show her something sparkly and she lights up.

The Noodle
Alternately, Damian. Brother of the Duck. Talented illustrator and designer. Offer an ear and he'll fill it. Mark a line on the rum bottle when he arrives and the cuba librés start.

Nanny
Me grandmother. Alternately, Rosie and Joanie. A scorpio, don't you know it. Busy all the time. On the go. A going concern. Thankfully for all concerned except the dealership, no longer driving. She retains an element of a movie star. "I haven't been here since the last time I was here." and "What goes up always comes around."

Pa
Me grandfather. Alternately, RJ, Bob and BS. "Aquariass," Nanny says. Storyteller extrordinaire. Bob won the war. Tail gunner in a Lancaster bomber. Still a fine shot. Not too strong on cleaning the game. Dashing rake, great strut. Show us those pins!