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Setting the Record Straight ( Christmas 2010)
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Setting the Record Straight ( Christmas 2010) |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
From time to time over the years the record must be set, a little straighter than it's been up to this point, you bet! And, now seems like the perfect time with Christmas drawing near, to clear up who saved Christmas folks, an' it weren't no reindeer! I know that's how the story goes, that Rudolf did the deed. But, trust in none of what you hear, and less of what you read. I guess it was a "deer" of sorts as far as them things go, but this one lived in Florida, and not the land of snow. Sleigh pullin' really weren't his thing, leg pullin' more the like. To some folk he was "Balladeer" to others , just plain "Mike". Well, Mike it seems was oft' beset upon by these two foes, the one, a sailor, LngJhnAng, the other , just plain "Toe" These two concocted quite a plot to hijack Santas' sleigh, then blame it all on "Balladeer" and make their get-a-way. As far as plots go, this ain't bad, considering the source, an' it just mighta even worked if not for " Deer" of course. He caught those bumbling fools right off before their plot hit home, by trying to get the two of them to write a Christmas poem. Well folks, by now I'm pretty sure you know how these two write, to say the both of them are "slow" would just provoke a fight. So let's just say compared to "Deer" their efforts all fall short, as proof of which I now submit the full police report . " THE PLOT TO HIGHJACK SANTAS' SLEIGH WAS FOILED BY BALLADEER" Is how the headlines ran that day "UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR," "TWO SUSPECTS WERE ARRAIGNED IN COURT CONFESSING TO THEIR CRIME, AS WRITTEN IN SOME TYPE OF POEM THAT DIDN'T EVEN RHYME." " THE WORDS WERE MOSTLY ALL MISSPELLED, AND, HORRIBLE TO READ, IT'S CLEAR THAT WITHOUT "BALLADEER" THEY WOULD HAVE DONE THIS DEED." The Magistrate, on sentencing said "I've seen stupid acts, but writing poems about your crimes ahead of time's just whacked!" "I ought to give the both of you a long haul in the stir, not for the crime you didn't commit, but writing as it were, the sorriest of any poems this court's been cursed to see, so Bailiff take them out of here , and far away from me." That's how ol' "Deer" saved Santas' sleigh, I'm happy to relate, until such time that once again, I set the record straight. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (12-19-2010 04:47 PM).] |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ha! There be no doubt to the truth of your most excellent tale Sir Moose. In fact, I'm sure I saw that bailiff hitch both Long John and Toe to Santa's sleigh as replacement reindeer for Donner & Blitzen. I believe those two were out drinkin' eggnog with the "Deer" one. Good to see you my friend. Have a most excellent holiday season. I'll be looking for crayons under the tree.  Peace. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
LOL! Great fun to read! Happy holidays! Kat >^..^< |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Doc You got it just right and I surely enjoyed the read. Great rhyme scheme and flow. I suspect Toe will appear again on the scene to defend himself. He he great fun! Eric |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Loved it!! |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Andrew ol' buddy, lol @ your reply and I wish you & yours the best. I'll put in a good word and see if we can't get you the "big" box. Doc Kat, Thanks for the reply, I'm truly pleased that you enjoyed. Best of the season to you. Doc Eric, Thanks, don't post much as of late, but couldn't resist giving 'em a little poke for the holidays, glad you enjoyed. Happy holidays. Doc JerryPat, Seasons greetings, and thanks for the reply. Doc |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Doc, you KNOW I'll be back!! LOL! |
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mikeandrew Member
since 2010-11-18
Posts 198 |
Good job well done enjoyed your poem. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
The BIG-box works for me! "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Prats Member
since 2010-12-16
Posts 74 |
reading this was fun...  Heaven is not that place where you go when you die... it's that time in your life when you actually feel ALIVE!!! |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer, Thanks, hopefully putting a little of what I learned from you to good use, lol. Doc mikeandrew, Thank you, Happy Holidays. Doc Andrew, From my mouth to Santa's ears, let's just hope he's listening. Doc Prats, Welcome to "Passions", thanks, that's why I'm here. Happy Holidays. Doc |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Don't think I've given up, doc. These holidays have me in a little dither right now...but I WILL be back! Best wishes to ya! |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Ha. Such an amusing piece. Enjoyed. Happy Holidays!-Trina. |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer, Thanks for the late edit, I'll stay tooned. Doc Trina, thanks for stopping by. Happy Holidays to you too. Doc |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
I missed this Mr. Moose.And I want to see what the Balladeer wrote, so up it goes. Thanks for the fun. latearrival |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I do enjoy these humorous exchanges. They brighten my day. Ida |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Doc...I think you've set the tone for 2011... Many hugs! |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
Looks like this cold snap may be starting to warm up ... |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
latearrival, Thanks, speaking of late, Happy New Year. Doc Ida, Thank you, that's pretty much why I'm here, Happy New Year. Doc Sunshine, Thank you, there are times I feel that with all the controversy surrounding who did what, a little clarification is in order around here. Happy New Year. Doc Rex, Thanks, Happy New Year to you. Doc |
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