Can't help you with lottery, but the Christmas/NewYears week is just about the busiest week b'way sees. I wouldn't count on any tdf "gifts". The week after? Gads.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.