To all my friends who in the last year sent me best 'wishes', chain letters, 'angel' letters or other promises
  of good luck if I  forwarded something,
I did what you told me ...
  I sent the email to 10 people like you said .. 
  I'm still waiting for that miracle to happen .
  
  NONE OF THAT CRAP  WORKED!
  For 2008, could you please just send money, vintage wine, chocolate, cruise-ship tickets, 
  gasoline vouchers and airline tickets instead!
  Thank you!