Here we are, Gentle Reader(s), deeply in the depths of the Holidaze Season. With another Christmas now safely behind us a new year beckons, full of potential and uncertainty. What shall become of us, one and all? Impossible to say, of course, but I'll remain hopeful as is my nature. As a parting gift to the year that was I offer forth another installment of the saga of The Road Crew. In this chapter the Cretins put their best foot (feet?) forward for the good people of Wichita, KS, and manage to recruit a few more fans to their cause, whatever that might be. A small victory, but a victory nonetheless. Let us hope for the small victories in 2026, and perhaps a big one once in a while, just for yuks. Fond regards to one and all! P.S. - Rumor has it that DJ Inky will be returning to the Matador on 1/1/26. Stay tuned!

As we rejoin the Road Crew for installment Numero Quatro the Cretins prepare to hit the stage for a club gig in lovely Wichita, Kansas. Beano searches for the perfect snare drum sound, the Goof and Ink reminisce about the lovely dumps they've played, and the convoluted back story of the Cretins is at last revealed. Love it or hate it, keep those cards and letters coming in, Gentle Reader(s)—unless they're 'cease and desist' letters, in which case please contact my solicitors at the firm of Dewey Cheatham & Howe. Thank you.