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Open | Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 11:36:46 pm PST

The Slums
by Kenneth Patchen

That should be obvious
Of course it won’t
Any fool knows that.
Even in the winter.
Consider for a moment.
What?
Consider what!
They never have.
Why now?
Certainly it means nothing.
It’s all a lie.
What else could it be?
That’s right.
Sure.
Any way you look at it.
A silk hat.
A fat belly.
A nice church to squat in.
My holy ass...
What should they care about?
It’s quaint.
Twelve kids on the fire escape...
Flowers on the windowsill...
You’re damn right.
That’s the way it is.
That’s just the way it is.

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1 BlueCanuck  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:39:41pm

MERRRY CHRISTMAS lizardim.

2 Sharmuta  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:40:04pm

Merry Christmas, Lizards!

3 HoosierHoops  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:40:31pm

Great start to an open thread..
That's my kind of poem..

4 empills  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:40:58pm

Merry Christmas Lizards everywhere

5 melinwy  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:42:43pm

A Different Christmas Poem
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know, Then the
sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,
"Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"
For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts..

To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right,
I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night."
"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.

No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me.
My Gramps died at ' Pearl on a day in December,"
Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ' Nam ',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.

I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, white, and blue... an American flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.

I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."

" So go back inside," he said, "harbor no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
"Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son."

Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

PLEASE, would you do me the kind favor of sending this to as many
people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our
U.S service men and women for our being able to celebrate these
festivities. Let's try in this small way to pay a tiny bit of what we owe. Make people
stop and think of our heroes, living and dead, who sacrificed themselves for us.

LCDR Jeff Giles, SC, USN
30th Naval Construction Regiment
OIC, Logistics Cell One
Al Taqqadum, Iraq

6 HoosierHoops  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:42:47pm

re: #2 Sharmuta

Merry Christmas, Lizards!

I hear...and i have my sources..That you have been a very good girl this year and Santa has some special gifts for you this morning...
/and no..a room at Obama's Hotel in Hawaii is out of the question

7 BlueCanuck  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:43:32pm

And the music continues. Diane Krall.

8 freedomplow  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:43:57pm

A lot of questions, a lot of thought, never a mind with too much thought.

9 Tasty Beverage  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:44:15pm

re: #6 HoosierHoops

I hear...and i have my sources..That you have been a very good girl this year and Santa has some special gifts for you this morning...
/and no..a room at Obama's Hotel in Hawaii is out of the question

BS. Sharmuta's been a very, very bad girl this year.

10 Sharmuta  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:44:47pm

Hark The Herald Angels Sing- Weezer Style

11 freetoken  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:45:21pm

Hey... according to Google Earth and NORAD, Santa is over SoCal right now! Pretty close to me... maybe I'll get something this year (if only I was a good boy...)

12 Sharmuta  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:45:43pm

re: #9 Tasty Beverage

LOL! Merry Christmas, Tasty!

13 Neo Con since 9-11  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:46:52pm

I propose this be dubbed the CENDT (Christmas Eve Night Drinking Thread) so from an old country drunk in an Old City Bar I wish the Christian Lizards a merry Christmas.

14 HoosierHoops  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:47:42pm

re: #9 Tasty Beverage

BS. Sharmuta's been a very, very bad girl this year.

LOL
Sheesh! Santa is almost here

15 BlueCanuck  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:47:56pm

re: #9 Tasty Beverage

BS. Sharmuta's been a very, very bad girl this year.

Okay, was she bad or naughty. Cause naughty can be real nice dontcha know.

/*wink wink* *nudge nudge*
//white smoke, lots of white smoke.

16 Tasty Beverage  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:48:45pm

re: #12 Sharmuta

Merry Christmas to you too, woman. Thanks for doing so much work here, I've slacked off for over a year.

17 Sharmuta  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:48:49pm

Hallelujah Chorus

18 Tasty Beverage  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:49:34pm

re: #14 HoosierHoops

LOL
Sheesh! Santa is almost here

re: #15 BlueCanuck

Okay, was she bad or naughty. Cause naughty can be real nice dontcha know.

/*wink wink* *nudge nudge*
//white smoke, lots of white smoke.

She was naughty. My mistake.

19 Sharmuta  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:49:35pm

re: #15 BlueCanuck

Yes- very naughty.

20 freetoken  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:49:55pm

Wow... supposedly Santa went front Angelus to North Island is less than a minute... the old guy is supersonic...

21 Sharmuta  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:50:00pm

re: #16 Tasty Beverage

You are missed, Dear.

22 Pietr  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:51:46pm

re: #15 BlueCanuck

You also better be wearing camouflage, BC-and since you're in the great white north, that means winter cammies....LOL. Sharmuta will find ya' anyway, but make her work for it....

/white smoke...sneaks away to cammie dugout, then sets electronic alarms...

23 Cheechako  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:52:09pm

Quick drive-by posting....

"Merry Christmas to all,
and to all a good night!"

24 HoosierHoops  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:52:22pm

re: #15 BlueCanuck

Okay, was she bad or naughty. Cause naughty can be real nice dontcha know.

/*wink wink* *nudge nudge*
//white smoke, lots of white smoke.


LOL
I can't believe I'm watching a show about global warming on the Science channel and blogging at almost 3am and Santa still hasn't arrived..
I'm beginning to think somebody is pulling my leg..

25 BlueCanuck  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:52:54pm

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

26 freetoken  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:53:42pm

re: #24 HoosierHoops

LOL
I can't believe I'm watching a show about global warming on the Science channel and blogging at almost 3am and Santa still hasn't arrived..
I'm beginning to think somebody is pulling my leg..

Well, you must have missed Santa, as right now he is over La Mesa, CA and heading out over the ocean briefly...

27 BlueCanuck  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:53:52pm

re: #22 Pietr

I am a ghost.

/*poof*

28 Sharmuta  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:54:31pm

Sugar Plum Fairy, Sugar Plum Fairy

29 Dianna  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:55:49pm

I'm reading TV Tropes, and I'm howling.

Granted, it's all because it's dishing on Laurell K. Hamilton, but...oh, it's hysterical!

30 HoosierHoops  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:56:12pm

re: #26 freetoken

Well, you must have missed Santa, as right now he is over La Mesa, CA and heading out over the ocean briefly...

I'm just wondering how the overflights in the ME went...I'm sure NORAD has studied his tactics and countermeasures.

31 Tasty Beverage  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:56:13pm

re: #21 Sharmuta

You are missed, Dear.

Oh sheeyushh. I'm lazy and worthless now. But I love opening up a comment thread on LGF and seeing you and Killgore and Thanos opening up a can of whoopass on Euro-fascists, etc., and I know I don't have to do any work, LOL. So thanks for that.

32 Tasty Beverage  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:57:31pm

I click on the comments, and the work is already done.

33 blackpajamas  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:57:51pm

Who was the famous writer that wrote about Swedish night-clubs?

Now is the winter of our disco tent.

34 freedomplow  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:57:53pm

Ouch... Withdrawn pardon after somebody lied to you.

Good on W.

35 The Other Les  Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:58:22pm

I was going through some old files and I found this old reply to the sysop of the local (now extinct) Objectivist BBS.

Not our Lizardroid Master of course.

37 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:01:33am

re: #31 Tasty Beverage

Oh sheeyushh. I'm lazy and worthless now. But I love opening up a comment thread on LGF and seeing you and Killgore and Thanos opening up a can of whoopass on Euro-fascists, etc., and I know I don't have to do any work, LOL. So thanks for that.

Aww- I think you can rest assured those gentlemen and I will stay on their asses.

38 IslandLibertarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:02:35am

I remembered this from the late 50s...............

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the pad
Not a hip cat was swinging, and that's nowhere Dad
The stove was hung up on that stocking routine,
In hopes that the fat man would soon make the scene.

The kids had all had it, so they hit their sacks,
And me and the bride had begun to relax,
When there started a rumble that came on real frantic
So I opened the window to figure the panic.

I saw a square short that was making fat tracks,
Being pulled by eight dogs who was wearing hat racks,
And a funny old geezer was flipping his lid,
He told em to make it and, man, like they did.

I couldn't help digging the scene on the roof
As I stood there just waiting for chubby to goof.
They stood by the chimney in bunches and clusters,
'Til tubby slid down, coming on like gangbusters.

His threads were the squarest and I had to chuckle,
In front, not in back, was his ivy league buckle.
The mop on his chin hid his button-down collar
And with that red nose, man, he looked like a baller.

Like he was the squarest, the most absolute,
But face it, who cares when he left all that loot.
He laid the jazz on me and fled from the gig.
Wailing, "Have a cool yule and man, later, like dig."

39 freetoken  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:02:52am

re: #30 HoosierHoops

I'm just wondering how the overflights in the ME went...I'm sure NORAD has studied his tactics and countermeasures.

Well, whoever is did Santa's flight plan has him moving erratically over San Diego county, where he has spent an inordinate amount of time doing a zig-zag, then something that looks like a cross hatch... at over 4000 feet.

40 freetoken  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:03:34am

Merry Christmas to all... as the 25th has now arrived here on the left coast...

41 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:04:59am

Ave Maria.

42 Tasty Beverage  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:05:51am

re: #34 freedomplow

Ouch... Withdrawn pardon after somebody lied to you.

Good on W.

Thanks for posting that.

re: #36 Sharmuta

Thanks for those links. Your #17 was beautiful by the way. I'm just listening in the background while I work on something and it's really nice, so thanks hon.

43 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:06:27am

re: #39 freetoken

Well, whoever is did Santa's flight plan has him moving erratically over San Diego county, where he has spent an inordinate amount of time doing a zig-zag, then something that looks like a cross hatch... at over 4000 feet.

I hate landing in SD..
You land right downtown in a controlled plunge and exit into a nightclub..
LOL

44 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:07:15am

re: #42 Tasty Beverage

I'm glad I could give you something nice for Christmas, even if it's just a music link. Feeling the need for some classical music, so it was my pleasure to share.

45 Tasty Beverage  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:07:21am

re: #37 Sharmuta

Aww- I think you can rest assured those gentlemen and I will stay on their asses.

Awesome. Thank you Sharmuta.

46 freetoken  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:11:13am

re: #43 HoosierHoops

I hate landing in SD..
You land right downtown in a controlled plunge and exit into a nightclub..
LOL

Well, Santa must like SD as he spent a disproportionate amount of time there... until he just went sub-orbital and landed in Alaska!

Yeah, first time I landed at Lindbergh... looking out at the elephants at the zoo just above their heads... quite a plunge. Not quite as bad as HK, but close.

47 Tasty Beverage  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:11:25am

I'm turning this place into a chatroom. Sorry about that. I have to get up early and help with the awful family party tomorrow so I'm heading out. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah to all!

Great seeing you Sharm, and thanks for all your work again.

48 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:13:11am

12 days of Christmas with the Muppets

49 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:13:32am

re: #47 Tasty Beverage

Merry Christmas, Dear!

50 freedomplow  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:16:05am

Hemmer & Kelly Recite the Story of Christ's Birth

51 kafir lover  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:18:31am

Merry Christmas Lizards! Ho-ho-ho, good cheer and the like, but may I also bring us back to the true meaning of Christmas by sharing a link to one of my favorite Christmas songs -
O come, O come Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here,
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!

Merry Christmas to all of you and God bless!

(Here's also a cool instrumental version for you guitar aficionados)

52 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:18:46am

So I watched this science channel/History channel show the other night that tried to determine scientificaly the real date of the baby Jesus..Using data about a bright Comet over the Middle East and many other clues they determined Christ was born in 4BC.
Very interesting show.

53 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:19:28am

There is no doubt that Marley was dead. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate.

54 Dianna  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:23:02am

OK, that's it. I'm going to bed. If I read one more TV Trope and cackle, I'm gonna turn into Hilary Clinton.

Good night!

55 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:25:55am

re: #54 Dianna

OK, that's it. I'm going to bed. If I read one more TV Trope and cackle, I'm gonna turn into Hilary Clinton.

Good night!

Wouldn't want that to happen. Have a good night, and may your morning be beautiful.

56 blackpajamas  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:26:40am

Little Bail-Out Boy

Crap they sold to thee
Pa rum pum pum pum
Your mortgaged house to seize,
Pa rum pum pum pum
All income you'll fling
Pa rum pum pum pum
At the feet of the Kings
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum

How to reform them
Pa rum pum pum pum,
As they're so dumb ...

Little Bail-out boy
Pa rum pum pum pum
Now you need a loan too,
Pa rum pum pum pum
There is no pity to bring
Pa rum pum pum pum
Sacrifice for our King
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum

Shall I bail out you!
Pa rum pum pum
With my income.

Congress then voted
Pa rum pum pum pum
The Baboons and scum reclined
Pa rum pum pum pum
While we signed the checks for them
Pa rum pum pum
And worked out best for them
Pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum

Then they mooned you and I
Mooned you and I, mooned you and I,
Why are we so dumb?

57 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:27:57am

Fantasia on Greensleeves

58 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:28:59am

re: #28 Sharmuta

Sugar Plum Fairy, Sugar Plum Fairy

lookin for soul food and a place to eat.......

59 Erik The Red  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:30:13am

Merry Christmas all Christian Lizards. We have already done the morning thing and will be moving into Lunch in a few hours. I hope you all have a great day filled with love and laughter.

60 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:34:34am

re: #59 Erik The Red

Merry Christmas all Christian Lizards. We have already done the morning thing and will be moving into Lunch in a few hours. I hope you all have a great day filled with love and laughter.

all i got was coal.

/again

61 blackpajamas  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:35:21am

Celtic Women (Lil' drummer boy).

62 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:35:43am

Merry Christmas lizards. Just home from a nice dinner with family, having a little nightcap and giving some attention to our youngest doggie. Caught him throwing his own toy up in the air to catch it.

64 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:39:50am

Neo Con since 9-11 is giving dings for Christmas! :D

65 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:42:39am

re: #64 Sharmuta

Hoping to start a trend

66 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:43:37am

re: #65 Neo Con since 9-11

Hoping to start a trend

Giving the gift of positive karma- that's very thoughtful of you.

67 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:44:59am

re: #65 Neo Con since 9-11

Hoping to start a trend

Woot. Even I got one. Merry Christmas to ya.

68 blackpajamas  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:46:55am

With ransomed regards to Coleridge's Kubla Khan (re-post):

Bail-Out Khan

In Sanadu did Bail-Out Khan
Estately inflated homes decree:
Sacrificial tax-payer arteries, ran
Through pockets measureless to man
For their godless fees.

Twice five generations of fertile mind
By dull academic blade pruned down:
Grown-over gardens bereft of skills,
Blossomed once production-bearing trees;
And mental bounty of industrial wills,
Enterprising sunny spots of greenery.

But o'er the deep pragmatic chasm slanted
The entitled umbrella of smug union cover!
A savage place ! unholy and underhanded
Ne'er before by bailing loons so vaunted
The sheep wailed for their tax-hike lover!

And from this chasm, with fearless turmoil seething,
One hundred million barrels rolled their greeting,
Mighty fountains of prescriptions forced:
Amid swiftly cocked intermittent burst
Retribution screamed fiercely like rebounding hail,
Off the gamy buttocks of those continuing to bail:
And mid these stinging rocks at once and ever
To shut up quickly their criminal endeavor:

Five year plans building with lazy motion
Through carbon fleeced caps, their fingers ran,
Now cementing down entitlement measures to man,
Drowning productivity in a lifeless ocean :
And 'mid the bailouts the Bumbler heard from far
Keynsian voices prophesying more!

The dread harbinger of juggernaut inflation
Inexorably coursed beneath the waves;
Soliciting silent auction of a bankrupt nation
With zero assets that could be saved.
It was self destruction of rare device,
Inflated entitlement's unlimited price!

Quickly the Baboons with Ivy horns
Howled of basic services withdrawn:
So Californians were agin black mailed,
And economic freedoms quickly jailed,
Chastising again the feeble pawns.

Could we recollect for free
The siren's symphony and song,
Deeply leveraged and so risky
Promised hope of homes gone wrong,
Your saving burned in steaming enterprise!
Warming others with your selfless sacrifice !

And all who heard should see them there,
And all should cry, Beware ! Beware !
Their greedy eyes, their floating hair!
Cuff iron chains round their thighs
And close your wallet with holy dread,
For they on taxpayer flesh hath fed,
Redistributing the milk of Paradise.

69 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:46:58am

re: #66 Sharmuta

I'm gonna try to plus every Christmas Day comment. I don't think I can but I'll do my best

70 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:47:30am

Good night..and a very merry Christmas to all

71 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:49:05am

re: #69 Neo Con since 9-11

I'm gonna try to plus every Christmas Day comment. I don't think I can but I'll do my best

That's ambitious! What if a real stinker of a troll stops by? Do they get a lump of coal downding?

72 Mauser  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:49:12am

Yanno, Christmas alone sucks.

73 Panhandler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:53:50am

re: #72 Mauser

if you're on LGF, you're not alone - just not in the same physical space as your friends. May the peace of the season grace your house.

74 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:55:13am

re: #71 Sharmuta

That's ambitious! What if a real stinker of a troll stops by? Do they get a lump of coal downding?

Let he is without a trollish comment cast the first lump of coal. ding again to you my blue friend.

75 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:55:37am

re: #72 Mauser

I hear you on that, but at least we have fellow lizards to share with. :)

/will be making a few phone calls to friends and family this afternoon though.

76 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:56:34am

re: #74 Neo Con since 9-11

Thanks, Trendsetter. Merry Christmas!

77 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:56:38am

re: #60 redc1c4

all i got was coal.

/again

Look on the bright side. When global warming climate change happens, you at least will be warm.

/white smoke.

78 blackpajamas  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:58:41am

re: #33 blackpajamas

Who was the famous writer that wrote about Swedish night-clubs?

Now is the winter of our disco tent.

Ah, now I remember ...

It's from the Willy Shakesdown play, Hank III:

"Now is the bailout of our discontent
Vain attempts flung as ignorant pork;
As fake wealths re-inflate our house
With deep ignorance of debts reburied
Now our serfs rebound with fresh mortgage wreaths;
Our bruised mortgage arms in sling of emoluments ..."

79 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 12:58:44am

Don't know if I can ding all day, but I definately ding through 'til Fruitcup™.

Christmas Day Fruitcup is the best, because we get candy!

/hope lol remembers

80 Neo Con since 9-11  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:01:13am

re: #76 Sharmuta

Thanks, Trendsetter. Merry Christmas!

Chappy Chunnaka right back at you.

81 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:02:23am

re: #72 Mauser

Yanno, Christmas alone sucks.

you're never alone when you're with a schizophrenic.....

82 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:03:19am

re: #77 BlueCanuck

Look on the bright side. When global warming climate change happens, you at least will be warm.

/white smoke.

i was gonna soak it in LOX and use it as field expedient C4.

83 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:04:38am

Christmas Time (Is Here Again)

84 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:05:00am

re: #72 Mauser

Yanno, Christmas alone sucks.

FTFY!

Humbug.

85 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:07:35am

re: #71 Sharmuta

That's ambitious! What if a real stinker of a troll stops by? Do they get a lump of coal downding?

they get a satchel charge or two where it will w*rk the best, and some extra WP, just for the "winter like" appearance.......

/no slack!

86 Winslow  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:08:06am

re: #68 blackpajamas

Bail-Out Khan

Nice work, BP!

87 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:09:18am

re: #77 BlueCanuck

Look on the bright side. When global warming climate change happens, you at least will be warm.

/white smoke.

not likely: in the true nature of the Infantry, i'll *still* be screwed.

optimism is it's own punishment.

88 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:14:58am

re: #5 melinwy

A Different Christmas Poem

A REALLY different Christmas poem:

It was Christmas Eve night at the poorhouse,
And all of the paupers were there.
I stepped in because it was snowing,
And snow always screws up my hair.

Near a pot-bellied stove, sat a pot-bellied man.
He spoke with some lumps in his throat.
His story was sad, and his diction was bad,
And this is a song that he wrote:

"I once was the jolliest fat man,
With roses in all of my cheeks.
I'd load up my sled every Christmas,
And go on a drunk for two weeks.

"My friends said they saw me on rooftops,
And sliding down chimneys at dawn.
With my reindeer in hand,
I would glide 'cross the land,
And wake up on somebody's lawn.

"Then one morning my wife left this message:
'Each Christmas I've spent by myself.
I'm sick of your stupid traditions,
So I've run off to Spain wit' a elf.'

Just then the old man started dyin'.
He screamed "May the Lord take my soul!"
We went through his wallet,
To see who he was,
The address read simply "North Pole".

So the next time you go by the poorhouse,
If by the poorhouse you go,
Just take off your hat to a dead guy who's fat,
And whisper a silent "Ho Ho".

89 blackpajamas  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:15:22am

re: #86 Winslow

Nice work, BP!

Hi, thanks! But with more work ahead, I'm going to rally watching Valkyrie today.

90 Coquimbojoe  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:16:38am

Merry Christmas Lizards of the night!

91 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:18:05am

re: #90 Coquimbojoe

Merry Christmas Lizards of the night!

And what music we make. :)

92 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:18:45am

re: #90 Coquimbojoe

Merry Christmas Lizards of the night!

and a hearty "Bah.... Humbug!" to you too!

93 Pvt Bin Jammin  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:19:06am

Nite, lizards. Even the dogs have gone on to bed so I am following shortly , I am entertaining tomorrow.

Enjoy your holidays!

94 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:20:59am

re: #93 Pvt Bin Jammin

Nite, lizards. Even the dogs have gone on to bed so I am following shortly , I am entertaining tomorrow.

Enjoy your holidays!

Merry Christmas, Hon!

95 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:22:29am

Night PBJ, I hope Santa is good to you and yours. May the morning be joyous, and the may the turkey be good and tender.

96 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:22:30am

re: #93 Pvt Bin Jammin

Nite, lizards. Even the dogs have gone on to bed so I am following shortly , I am entertaining tomorrow.

Enjoy your holidays!

Sleep well, PBJ!

97 SurferDoc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:31:12am

Merry Christmas, Lizards.

98 blackpajamas  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:33:36am

Merry Christmas!

Just don't ask how many gifts can fit under our new socialist collective's tree:

GMAC Will Become a Bank as Fed Bolsters U.S. Plan to Save GM

"GMAC LLC won Federal Reserve approval to become a bank holding company, a switch that may enable the money-losing auto and home lender to tap U.S. financial bailout programs and help keep General Motors Corp. in business.

GMAC joins more than 190 regional banks, commercial lenders, insurers and credit-card issuers seeking funds from the Treasury’s bailout plan for financial firms.

American Express Co., the biggest U.S. card company by sales, and CIT Group Inc., the biggest independent commercial lender last year, received capital infusions this week after converting into banks."

99 Mauser  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:33:51am

re: #73 Panhandler

if you're on LGF, you're not alone - just not in the same physical space as your friends. May the peace of the season grace your house.

Well, Technically, I have my two cats here too.... :-)

But I appreciate the sentiment, everyone. From a not-very-active poster.

100 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:34:42am

Merry Christmas SurferDoc. What means of entrance today? Window, door, or chimney? :)

101 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:35:00am

*this* should warm everyone up no end:

As Nazareth’s Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas, they are playing down the appearance of a confrontational Islamic banner that challenges an elemental Christian belief.

Journalists visiting the city saw two large banners--one in English, one in Arabic--hanging in the plaza in front of the Basilica of the Annunciation, with a verse from the Koran (112:1-4) contradicting the New Testament proclamation that Jesus is the “only begotten” of God.

“In the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the most merciful, Say (O Muhammad): He is Allah, (the) One and Only. Allah, the Eternal, the Absolute. He begetteth not, nor was begotten, and there is none like unto him,” the banner reads.

Gateway Pundit sends

102 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:36:14am

re: #100 BlueCanuck

Merry Christmas SurferDoc. What means of entrance today? Window, door, or chimney? :)

more importatnly, what pants format?

/white smoke!

103 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:36:54am

re: #101 redc1c4

I thought that if the Koran is translated into any other language it loses it's nuance?

/white smoke

104 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:37:20am

re: #97 SurferDoc

Merry Christmas, Lizards.

what's so 'merry' about it?

105 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:37:39am

re: #99 Mauser

We'll have fun- you'll see. We get candy this morning for Fruitcup!

106 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:37:56am

re: #104 redc1c4

what's so 'merry' about it?

We get candy for Fruitcup!

107 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:41:00am

re: #103 BlueCanuck

I thought that if the Koran is translated into any other language it loses it's nuance?

/white smoke

FTFY!

consider this my "merry humbug" gift to you, and be sure to report the income, as i will be documenting it on my tax returns.......

/

108 blackpajamas  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:42:08am

re: #106 Sharmuta

We get candy for Fruitcup!

If the candy makes you too hyper, we'll put you under ginger bread house arrest :-)

109 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:42:19am

re: #105 Sharmuta

We'll have fun- you'll see. We get candy this morning for Fruitcup!

you must not have got the memo:

per LoL, we're subing 'shrooms........

110 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:43:19am

re: #95 BlueCanuck

Night PBJ, I hope Santa is good to you and yours. May the morning be joyous, and the may the turkey be good and tender.

smoke it "beer butt" style, and that's a given.

111 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:44:10am

re: #106 Sharmuta

We get candy for Fruitcup!

i want sugar for the still.....

112 Mauser  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:44:26am

re: #108 blackpajamas

If the candy makes you too hyper, we'll put you under ginger bread house arrest :-)

Oooh, Ankle Bracelets for Christmas!

113 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:47:26am

re: #110 redc1c4

smoke it "beer butt" style, and that's a given.

But some people haven't gotten that memo. :)

114 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:54:49am

so, is LoL gonna drag in here this evening, or are the goyim gonna distract her from her duty?

115 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 1:58:39am

We'll find out in just a few minutes!

117 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:00:27am

re: #116 Sharmuta

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Fruitcup is on the buffet ------------------>

Please help yourselves!

Thanks! Yum!

118 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:00:35am

Fruitcup, front and center....

help yourselves!

119 redc1c4  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:02:07am

re: #116 Sharmuta

yer late!

/white smoke

120 Panhandler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:02:41am

I made this one up last night so it would have time to soak up the Ever Clear. Please extinguish all open flames before approaching the buffet.

121 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:02:47am

Thanks Sharmuta, littleoldlady will be proud of you. :)

/prepare for sugar rush. . . . . . .. NOW

122 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:05:25am

re: #118 redc1c4

Fruitcup, front and center....

help yourselves!

It seems somewhat sweeter than usual! Perhaps it's all that extra sugar.

;)

123 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:06:45am

re: #122 gmsc

It seems somewhat sweeter than usual! Perhaps it's all that extra sugar.

;)

I brought the sweets, red brought the cheer.

124 Panhandler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:07:11am

For those who would like a bit of nosh but can't decide on exactly what - Turduken

125 blackpajamas  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:07:45am

OK, so whereas even the Encyclopedia of Mod Rule's current (but possibly ever-shifting) analysis, of Richard III, as follows, explores a drift between protagonist and antagonist within that same character:

Richard of Gloucester is an exceptional creation of Shakespeare's in that his character constantly changes and shifts and, in doing so, alters the dramatic structure of the play[1],

Similarly, one could say that whereas Hank III's character also constantly changes and shifts and, in doing so, alters the dramatic structure of the TARP, therein one of the major problems lies -- shifts, and twists.

//have a Merry Xmas, g'nite!

126 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:09:55am

re: #123 Sharmuta

I brought the sweets, red brought the cheer.

...and I thank you very much!

127 gmsc  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:12:24am

I just stopped in to wish you all a Merry Christmas, and to enjoy some fruitcup.

Good night, all!

128 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:13:27am

Night gmsc, sleep well.

129 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:14:22am

re: #127 gmsc

Good night and Merry Christmas!

130 Panhandler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:15:30am

re: #129 Sharmuta

Good Morning Sharm, best of the season to you too.

131 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:16:15am

re: #130 Panhandler

Thank you! And a Merry Christmas to you.

132 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:43:46am

Only thing bad about the massive sugar rush? The crash afterwards.

133 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:48:15am

Wow, this really is the dead thread this morning.

134 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:52:21am

Morning all. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanza, and Have a Great post solstice celebration. If I left anyone out of the holiday greets oopies.

135 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:53:21am

Merrry Christmas Rustler. I see you finally got your own nick and don't have to rustle your dads account. :)

/finally catch an open reg?

136 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:55:32am

re: #135 BlueCanuck Yeah rancher found out Charles wasn't letting gmail or hotmail accounts anymore which is what had caused the problem with the first attempt.

137 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:55:40am

hello blue canuck

138 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:56:32am

hello Rustler nice to see the nic.

139 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:56:36am

Good morning yochanan. Happy Hanukkah. :)

/full of season cheer.
//still sober though.

140 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:56:56am

re: #138 yochanan
Morning Yoch hows this holiday season treating ya?

141 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 2:59:12am

re: #139 BlueCanuck

got to have a long talk with my son in Israel, they get time off from the army because the boot camp is timed to be over at the holiday.

142 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:00:16am

yesterday i heard from all 3 sons which rarely happens anymore.

143 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:02:12am

re: #133 BlueCanuck

Wow, this really is the dead thread this morning.

Not as dead as you think

144 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:04:11am

re: #141 yochanan

That's really nice. Good to see that the army times things like that.

145 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:04:49am

re: #143 Walter L. Newton

Well it's starting to perk back up. Probably won't be as lively as it usually is till about 9, maybe 10 this morning (EST)

146 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:06:13am

re: #145 BlueCanuck Coffee must be on if things are perking up.

147 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:14:46am

LOL, some user named Artki is dinging down open threads. for some reason certain people just don't like them.

148 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:19:58am

Well it's starting to snow here again. So by the time all the little darlings wake up there should be a nice dusting of snow to cover things. With the warm weather and rain we had yesterday, all the toboggan hills will be slicker than greased snot.

/ah to be a kid again.

149 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:22:43am

re: #148 BlueCanuck Nothing says you can't tobbogan still. Well unless your all broken up or plan on some X games type sledding.

150 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:27:21am

re: #149 Rustler

Hmmm, let's see. No toboggan, no vehicle to get to any decent hills (try carrying on of those suckers on a bus), no proper winter gear. . . . . . .

/yeah, I know. Excuses, excuses, excuses.

151 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:29:29am
152 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:30:20am
153 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:30:41am

right now after all the snow and yesterdays rain and now the deep freeze our street is 6" of ice.

154 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:32:06am

i live on the same street as our now infamous gov'rcrook you can bet his part of the street is plowed. mine is solid ice.

155 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:33:30am

no hills in chicago and the city closed down the fake hills.

156 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:35:20am

now we need to get a logo for rustler

157 prince of dorkness  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:36:39am

A very Merry Christmas to all, especially the grumpier "bah, humbug" Lizards out there! (And a very happy Hanukkah to all the Jewish Lizards as well).

God bless us, everyone!

158 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:38:17am

re: #154 yochanan
Yeah but the plows mysteriously didn't even have to plow outside Obama's house It looks like summer, the sand is warm, and his palm trees are doing good. Not bad for a Nice Honorable community organizer from Illinois.

159 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:40:09am

re: #158 Rustler

notice how he becomes a Hawaiian now that the whole country can see the corruption of CHICAGOSTAN, CROOK COUNTY.

160 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:43:42am

in CHICAGOSTAN, CROOK COUNTY you would make a killing if you owned a trannie shop or a tire place. with all the side streets being pure ice hell.

161 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:44:30am

Good morning everyone!

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukka (sp?), and everything else that may be celebrated to all!

No tobogganing here - only seadoo'ing/jetskiing.

162 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:45:43am

In America politician protect you from criminal, In Mother Chicagostan criminal protect you from politician.

163 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:45:58am

Good morning, and Merry Christmas gettinby. See you finally read your way to the end of the thread.

/and quit rubbing in your weather. ;)

164 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:47:14am

re: #163 BlueCanuck

Yeah rub in that sunblock instead.

165 darkster2400  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:47:53am

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah (or whatever else applies) from the Great Wet North.

166 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:48:22am

re: #162 Rustler

LOL - good one!

re: #163 BlueCanuck

How did you know I read from the beginning?! LOL

I like it when you, red, littleoldlady, Sharmuta and few others are chattin' it up - y'all are f-u-n-n-y (unless it's a serious subject).

167 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:50:33am

Did everyone get what they wanted?

/well, except for that obama-still-is-President-elect thing.

168 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 3:53:02am

re: #166 gettinby

Well, I have the spy running and saw you ding the fruitcup. With the lag time to your good morning. . . . . .

/read and learned from Sherlock Holmes. ;)

169 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:01:46am

re: #168 BlueCanuck

The spy is a cool feature. Think I've used it only once, though - just to see what it does.

For the spiritual among us - something you probably already knew:

Spirituality Spot Found in Brain

170 Spare O'Lake  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:02:55am

Merry Christmas and Happy Channukah, my lizard friends.

It's not so merry or happy in Israel.
Livni spurns Mubarak's call for restraint: Enough is enough
"Our relationship with Egypt is important to us, but we, the government, are responsible for the security of its citizens, and for the security of the children who yesterday were hiding in bomb shelters instead of lighting candles for Hanukka."

171 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:05:53am

Morning Lizards - and Merry Christmas !

Yesterday we were discussing Kwanzaa and lo and behold Ann Coulter has a column on it's American founder. The funny thing though is that the column appears to be an old one. Did she re-run it? I try to research articles and it appears it is a 2002 column.

Column

I was intrigued and decided to read more about the founder, Karenga. One interesting article was this one What a guy

Until a few days ago I just thought Kwanzaa was a celebration of family and a bountiful harvest. Hearing how it started here in America and by whom has shed some light on why some of my black friends say that they only celebrate Christmas.

172 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:07:34am

Good morning, all, and a very Merry Christmas to everyone!

173 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:08:53am

Good morning and Merry Christmas Spare O'Lake, summergurl, Empire1. Enjoying the holiday morning?

174 jorline  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:13:13am

Good morning and Merry Christmas to my Lizard family.

175 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:16:29am

re: #170 Spare O'Lake
re: #171 summergurl
re: #172 Empire1
re: #174 jorline

Merry Christmas to all of you!

176 wahabicorridor  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:16:40am

Good morning everyone! Merry Christmas!

Our Adopted Soldier, stationed at Camp Bucca, Iraq, has asked me to convey his holiday greetings to everyone here and wants to tell you that the support the soldiers are getting means the world to them.

177 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:17:38am

re: #173 BlueCanuck

Good morning and Merry Christmas Spare O'Lake, summergurl, Empire1. Enjoying the holiday morning?

It's a great CHristmas morning, we went to Mass last night, this morning I already have Baked French toast in the ovening, hubby's fave, and a couple of the kids are coming over to join us for breakfast.

Thank goodness for coffee - two cups already guzzled

178 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:22:04am

re: #177 summergurl

Sounds nice. If I am lucky, I will be in my nice warm bed in two hours. Three if I am unlucky.

179 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:22:17am

re: #177 summergurl
MMM french toast.

180 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:23:10am

re: #176 wahabicorridor

Good morning everyone! Merry Christmas!

Our Adopted Soldier, stationed at Camp Bucca, Iraq, has asked me to convey his holiday greetings to everyone here and wants to tell you that the support the soldiers are getting means the world to them.

Aren't they the one of the most wonderful miracles?

(I say miracle because our military accomplishes such miraculous things!)

181 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:23:24am

re: #173 BlueCanuck

Good morning and Merry Christmas Spare O'Lake, summergurl, Empire1. Enjoying the holiday morning?

Yes, thanks! It's supposed to be sunny today, temp around 45. I can see I'll have to pick up some stuff in the yard -- got windier than forecast last night. Then make some nice hot gingerbread. Everything else got done early so I'd have most of the day free -- whee!

182 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:23:38am

re: #176 wahabicorridor
Convey my holiday greetings to your adopted soldier in which ever form is most appropriate for him.

183 Cathypop  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:25:10am

MERRY CHRISTMAS LIZARDS!

184 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:25:12am

Any advice is welcomed please.

How do we heat up a Honey-Baked Spiral Sliced ham without drying it out?

185 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:25:13am

Howdy, Rustler -- good to see you managed to get your own account!

186 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:27:33am

re: #184 gettinby
Glaze it before putting it in the oven the honey should keep most of the moisture in the ham. Seems to work for us.

187 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:28:41am

Well I am done for the day folks. Have yourselves a joyous day, and a peaceful one as well.

188 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:29:06am

re: #185 Empire1

Morning hehe now I just need to wait out my shift so I can go smell the good food cooking.

189 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:29:22am

re: #187 BlueCanuck
Laters Blue

190 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:31:10am

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
i want one of these for passover.

191 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:32:43am

re: #186 Rustler

Perfect!

Thanks.

In some of my lurking recently, it just occurred to me (thanks to Empire1) that you are posting under your very own nic!

A plus as my Christmas gift to you.

/Oh, hell....plusses all around - Merry Christmas! LOL

192 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:34:34am

A joyous, peaceful and happy Christmas to you {BlueCanuck}!

193 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:34:53am

re: #184 gettinby

Any advice is welcomed please.

How do we heat up a Honey-Baked Spiral Sliced ham without drying it out?

I usually warm it on a low heat with some water in the pan, just a little, and keep it covered with foil. Not the foil it comes in btw lol

194 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:35:55am

re: #191 gettinby Thanks and no prob enjoy your holiday meal.

195 David IV of Georgia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:38:46am

Merry Christmas!
Blessed Nativity!
Christ is Born!

May you all, whatever your beliefs, have a great and blessed day!

Come, let us greatly rejoice in the Lord as we tell of this present mystery.

The middle wall of partition has been destroyed;
The flaming sword turned back,
The cherubim withdraw from the tree of life,
And I partake of the delight of Paradise from which I was cast out through disobedience.

For the express Image of the Father, the Imprint of His eternity,
Takes the form of a servant,
And without undergoing change He comes forth from a Mother who knew not wedlock.

For what He was, He has remained, true God:
And what He was not, He has taken upon Himself,
Becoming man through love for mankind.

-St. Germanos

196 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:40:58am

re: #191 gettinby
Yeah just noticed You may only be reheating it, Summergurls idea probably best for reheating especially if you have a rack inside your roasting pan to keep the ham outta the water.

197 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:41:07am

re: #193 summergurl

That would work!

Thanks...

One of the most memorable Christmas dinners was when we lived in Los Angeles and went to a dear friend's house (a Mexican family), and the entire dinner was Mexican food - yum!

/One of only 3 or 4 things I miss about living in Southern California.

198 Spare O'Lake  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:43:55am

All they want for Christmas is their two front teeth.

Great if you're a denturist, eh?

199 wahabicorridor  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:47:17am

re: #184 gettinby

Any advice is welcomed please.

How do we heat up a Honey-Baked Spiral Sliced ham without drying it out?


Easy. Put it on a rack in a pan. Put water or maybe apple juice in the bottom of the pan - about a cup - cover the ham with tin foil. Put it in the oven at about 200F until warm. Enjoy.

200 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:48:12am

Waiting for the rest of the family to wake up so I can tear into all that coal that's surely in my stocking those gifts that are piled up under the tree.....

Merry Christmas, lizards!

201 MsSmith  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:48:45am

Merry Christmas.

202 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:49:52am

re: #199 wahabicorridor

Yum!

I have Hornsby's Hard Cider Crisp Apple.

Would that work?

203 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:52:01am

re: #200 Fenway_Nation
With the price of heating and such nowadays Santa is only giving coal if you've been good this year. Bad children will receive un potty-trained pet rocks.

204 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:52:54am

Now trying to type with a lap-full of dachshund who also has my left arm trapped ...

205 Cathypop  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:54:47am

re: #204 Empire1

Now trying to type with a lap-full of dachshund who also has my left arm trapped ...


OOOH! I love dachshunds. Miniture or standard?

206 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:55:42am

re: #204 Empire1
They go really good with a bit of mustard and relish.

207 David IV of Georgia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:56:11am

There is very reason to believe that Jesus would have celebrated Hanukkah. While the best source for the miracle is found in the Babylonian Talmud, the story is in many Christian Bibles (I Maccabees 4:52-59 & II Maccabees 10:1-8).

208 Walter L. Newton  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:56:40am

re: #190 yochanan

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
i want one of these for passover.

Have you been up all night. Happy Hanakah!

209 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:56:48am

Merry Christmas To All!
Sharmuta, Thank you for the special Christmas songs through the morning! It was so thoughtful and much appreciated as the nicest of gifts!
{Sharmuta}
And Big Hugs to All my beloved Lizards!
Special thoughts today, Especially our Grand Lizard!
Remember: He gives us this very special gift called Littlegreenfootballs that keeps on giving all year through!
{CHARLES}
XOXOXOXO

210 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:57:34am

re: #196 Rustler

Yeah just noticed You may only be reheating it, Summergurls idea probably best for reheating especially if you have a rack inside your roasting pan to keep the ham outta the water.

good point - I should have posted that -

211 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:58:43am

re: #197 gettinby

That would work!

Thanks...

One of the most memorable Christmas dinners was when we lived in Los Angeles and went to a dear friend's house (a Mexican family), and the entire dinner was Mexican food - yum!

/One of only 3 or 4 things I miss about living in Southern California.


My grandmother was Mexican, my grandfather from Georgia -go figure!, and she taught me how to make enchiladas. To this day the kids ALL come over when they know I am making them..

212 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 4:59:17am

re: #205 Cathypop

OOOH! I love dachshunds. Miniture or standard?

He's a mix, actually -- dad was a miniature, and mom was a pit bull. He's about 30 pounds, with the dachshund build but head structure like a pit. Wish we'd found out about dachsies earlier -- love the personality!

213 summergurl  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:00:25am

re: #204 Empire1

Now trying to type with a lap-full of dachshund who also has my left arm trapped ...


Those dogs are cute- my maltese is staring at me wondering when she is going to get some Christmas goodies. Hubby is a trail of cookie crumbs - no wonder she follows him when he eats -

214 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:00:55am

re: #206 Rustler

They go really good with a bit of mustard and relish.

Maybeso, but you'd need a REALLY big bun! And a way to remove his pit-bull friend from your leg, come to think of it.

215 lifeofthemind  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:02:53am

Good morning!
The Circus is still performing. Blago asks for subpoenas for Rahm Emmanuel, Valerie Jenrette and Jesse Jr! It's a Festivus Sale Blowout!

HT twobyfour, a commentator on Belmont.

216 Cathypop  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:03:31am

re: #212 Empire1

He's a mix, actually -- dad was a miniature, and mom was a pit bull. He's about 30 pounds, with the dachshund build but head structure like a pit. Wish we'd found out about dachsies earlier -- love the personality!


That is one heck of a combination. Sitting here laughing at the thought of a miniture dachshund and a pit bull

217 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:05:10am

re: #212 Empire1
They are great but load. Daschies make great alarm systems.

218 David IV of Georgia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:05:52am

re: #217 Rustler

They are great but load. Daschies make great alarm systems.

"load" = "loud"?

219 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:05:55am

re: #217 Rustler

They are great but loud.

PIMF

220 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:06:30am

re: #218 David IV of Georgia
Yep just noticed as it posted the comment.

221 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:07:22am

re: #211 summergurl

My grandmother was Cuban and my grandfather was
Yugoslavian.
We have a Christmas traditional meal of Arroz con Pollo (saffron rice with chicken and petit pois peas), served with wilted vinegar lettuce and fried plantain,
and also, seared and char roasted lamb kabobs marinated in heavy crushed garlic, parsley and olive oil.
The Traditions are what make the memories of our ancestors stay alive and bring multigenerations of joy and thanks to our table!
Keep up those Family Traditions.
: )

222 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:08:05am

re: #213 summergurl

Those dogs are cute- my maltese is staring at me wondering when she is going to get some Christmas goodies. Hubby is a trail of cookie crumbs - no wonder she follows him when he eats -

Yeah, they are! When we first took him out for his runs, it was impossible not to laugh -- besides the usual puppy clumsiness, he seemed to just about double up lengthwise, then stretch out half again his normal length.

I've gotten used to his proportions now, but watching him run can still sometimes caunse chuckles, especially when he's trying to keep up with his buddy the pit bull!

223 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:11:50am

re: #216 Cathypop

That is one heck of a combination. Sitting here laughing at the thought of a miniture dachshund and a pit bull

Although I'm quite sure a sofa or chair was somehow involved, I really try not to think of the logistics, thanks! (I admit to hoping the pit-bull part will make him less likely to have back problems, too.)

224 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:13:10am

re: #211 summergurl

my D.I.L. makes kosher mexican food when i went out and visited them i was there for 3 days and gained 5 lbs.

225 David IV of Georgia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:13:16am

I need to get ready for church where I'll be until noon. Then the Nativity Fast (Nov. 15-Dec. 24½ is broken. My whole house smells like food I can't eat yet. (Oh, I forgot, only Muslims have really long fasts...they would have never gotten such an idea from Jews or Christians.)

226 yochanan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:14:39am

re: #217 Rustler

i had one as a kid she loved 'her' people other dogs not so much.

227 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:14:48am

re: #217 Rustler

They are great but load. Daschies make great alarm systems.

Assuming you mean "loud", yeah! It's surprising something that small can make so much noise! He's actually pretty good, though, especially compared to the landlady's Pomeranian/Yorkie yapper! (When she's outside, anyhow!)

228 goddessoftheclassroom  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:15:10am

Merry Christmas, Lizards.

229 smokefire  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:15:15am

[Link: cgi.ebay.com...]

What would Christmas be without something like this.

230 lifeofthemind  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:17:25am

Small Fire Reported at Representative Jackson's Home

Accidents happen.

231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:17:31am

Merry Christmas friends.

(Notice I didn't say "My Friends"? That would be pandering. And pandering is wrong.)

232 David IV of Georgia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:17:56am

re: #229 smokefire

[Link: cgi.ebay.com...]

What would Christmas be without something like this.

Normal? Sane?

233 Fenway_Nation  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:18:37am

re: #230 lifeofthemind

A little too enthusiastic in destroying evidence?

234 legalpad  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:18:59am

Merry Christmas, folks!

235 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:19:42am

re: #231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Morning FBV

236 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:20:09am

re: #228 goddessoftheclassroom

Good Christmas morn to you {Goddess}.

237 smokefire  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:20:59am

re: #233 Fenway_Nation

Good morning Fenway......................Lost the big fish. Not sure how to take it, just yet.

238 legalpad  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:21:11am

re: #223 Empire1

Although I'm quite sure a sofa or chair was somehow involved, I really try not to think of the logistics, thanks! (I admit to hoping the pit-bull part will make him less likely to have back problems, too.)

We have a dachshund-Labrador. They call it a Dachador.

239 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:21:34am

re: #234 legalpad
Good morning and merry Christmas legal.

240 lifeofthemind  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:22:18am

re: #233 Fenway_Nation

A little too enthusiastic in destroying evidence?

Its a tradition

241 David IV of Georgia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:23:06am

re: #233 Fenway_Nation

A little too enthusiastic in destroying evidence?

He always starts fires with old video tape, legal binders and computer disks...*


*Disclaimer: There was nothing in the story about what was burning, so in the great journalistic tradition of NYT and AP, I supplied the missing details.

242 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:23:17am

Having seen some of the travel news this morning, I feel for anyone, especially in the northern states, who's travelling today. May they all arrive safely!

243 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:23:54am

re: #233 Fenway_Nation
Well when you try stuffing 3 reams worth of paper trail into a fire place things like this happen.

244 Timbre  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:25:19am

Peace and goodwill to Charles, and to all of the LGF minions, their families and friends. And even to those who don't like us. But not to terrorists and supremacists. Amen. And Awomen, too.

245 lifeofthemind  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:25:45am

It is better to travel hopefully
then to arrive

Ian Fleming after Bassho

246 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:25:57am

re: #190 yochanan

I was borne in Nawlins and grew up in South Louisiana. Turducken was a standard Christmas fare for Acadian families. Duck hunting was very
prevalent in the marshlands. Turkeys were raised, as well as chickens in your yard.
This was served with a side dish of "dirty rice", and shrimp creole. And Redfish Courtbouillion with crusty french bread as the meal opener.
My mouth is watering....

247 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:26:30am

heh, sneaking back in. Lucked out and got a ride home this morning. :) Merry Christmas to all the lizards that snuck in while I was offline.

{goddess}
FBV *fist bump*

and all the rest.

/eyes drooping, must stay up for a little longer. . . . .

248 lifeofthemind  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:26:57am

re: #244 Timbre

And Awomen, too.

I'm greedy, may I have two women?

249 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:26:58am

re: #246 notutopia
Comeon now I have at least 3 hours til I can go eat and everyone is talking food.

250 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:27:47am

re: #248 lifeofthemind
If Dorian has left any for the rest of us he is hording.

251 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:28:43am

re: #238 legalpad

We have a dachshund-Labrador. They call it a Dachador.

Nice! Does yours have the dacsie build, and like to sit up straight while asking for treats or to be held?

252 Timbre  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:29:01am

re: #248 lifeofthemind

I'm greedy, may I have two women?

It's plural, so good luck. You'll need it with the plural form! ;)

253 Thanos  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:29:43am

Merry Christmas one and all, may joy find you this day and each of those that follow.

254 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:29:47am

re: #249 Rustler

So, I'm making a real turkey (for the wife, special request), a Tofurkey for me and Vegan boy. Making the fixings.

255 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:30:43am

re: #231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

re: #231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Merry Christmas friends.

(Notice I didn't say "My Friends"? That would be pandering. And pandering is wrong.)

Some of us Don't Pander... some of us really love ALL our fellow Lizards.
{FBV}

256 lifeofthemind  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:31:05am

All this demand for Turkeys, is there a risk of running out of politicians?

257 goddessoftheclassroom  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:31:52am

re: #255 notutopia

re: #231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Some of us Don't Pander... some of us really love ALL our fellow Lizards.
{FBV}

{notutopia}
I want to be sure that you get a hug today!

258 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:31:55am

re: #254 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Whew thanks for mentioning Tofurkey helped kill the appetite. I'm a Meatitarian :P. I try to avoid eatting what food eats.

259 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:32:19am

re: #251 Empire1

Nice! Does yours have the dacsie build, and like to sit up straight while asking for treats or to be held?


Sounds to me like a mongrel who is trying to pose ...

260 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:32:26am

re: #249 Rustler

Very naughty of us...
Wish you were closer, I'd stuff you full of good eats!
Merry Christmas Rustler!

261 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:33:05am

re: #260 notutopia
To you too.

262 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:33:17am

Merry Christmas from East Africa

263 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:33:36am

re: #256 lifeofthemind

All this demand for Turkeys, is there a risk of running out of politicians?

Could we get so lucky?

264 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:33:48am

re: #257 goddessoftheclassroom
I luv hugs!
{goddess}
Merry Christmas!

265 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:34:57am

re: #263 gettinby

Could we get so lucky?


Dont insult the turkeys... heavens, if Ben Franklyn had had his way the Turkey and not the Eagle would have been our national symbol.

266 notutopia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:34:59am

re: #262 shanec99

Shane, what is your usual Christmas fare that you eat today?
Merry Christmas!

267 lifeofthemind  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:35:15am

re: #262 shanec99

Merry Christmas from East Africa

How is it there? Any sign of Rahm Emmanuel on his great subpoena avoidance safari? Did the Big BO send his family anything for Xmas this year?

268 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:35:26am

re: #259 shanec99

Sounds to me like a mongrel who is trying to pose ...

If you're talking about mine, he is -- miniature Dachsie & pit bull. BTW, I didn't teach him that; he came up with it all by himself.

269 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:36:15am

Good Morning Lizards and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

/cough_hack

270 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:36:20am

re: #266 notutopia

Shane, what is your usual Christmas fare that you eat today?
Merry Christmas!


Well today we are having Turkey and all the trimmings, remember we are US millitary people in Africa.

271 Timbre  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:36:46am

re: #262 shanec99

Be careful over yonder, and best wishes.

272 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:36:57am

re: #265 shanec99

Dont insult the turkeys... heavens, if Ben Franklyn had had his way the Turkey and not the Eagle would have been our national symbol.

OMG!

I did not know that.

/imagining what the photos and videos of our national symbol would look like. LOL

273 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:37:39am

re: #267 lifeofthemind

How is it there? Any sign of Rahm Emmanuel on his great subpoena avoidance safari? Did the Big BO send his family anything for Xmas this year?


Today was absolutely brilliant, bright sunshine, temperature 85 degrees, nice breeze.

Only God could have made it more perfect.

274 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:38:23am

re: #272 gettinby
Yeah but did you know the glorious screech that they play as our eagles cry is actually a red tailed hawk. Never heard an eagle cry like that they are more a croaking buzzard like sound.

275 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:38:31am

re: #271 Timbre

Be careful over yonder, and best wishes.


Actually I feel really safe. Thanks for the concern though.

276 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:39:38am

re: #270 shanec99

Well today we are having Turkey and all the trimmings, remember we are US millitary people in Africa.

The African Christmas Tree

A special Merry Christmas to you and all of our {military}!

The hugest of thankyous to all y'all.

277 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:39:53am

re: #275 shanec99 Thats good to hear. Always sucks to be deployed in an area you don't or can't feel safe.

278 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:40:10am

re: #272 gettinby

OMG!

I did not know that.

/imagining what the photos and videos of our national symbol would look like. LOL


Well Ben Franklyn did not get his way... so what can we do...
But shooting the national symbol for dinner on the frontier... well that would have been terrible.

279 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:41:29am

re: #277 Rustler

Thats good to hear. Always sucks to be deployed in an area you don't or can't feel safe.


This is not like Iraq... did that in 2006... it was a miserable place, but KBR did put out a big spread.

280 kcladderman  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:42:55am

re: #270 shanec99

Well today we are having Turkey and all the trimmings, remember we are US millitary people in Africa.

Yes Merry Christmas to you and everyone at your command. I celebrated three Christmases on board the Independence. Turkey for 5000 please.
In fact it was 25 years ago today the Bob Hope brought his show onboard.

281 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:43:19am

re: #274 Rustler

Yeah but did you know the glorious screech that they play as our eagles cry is actually a red tailed hawk. Never heard an eagle cry like that they are more a croaking buzzard like sound.

Another thing I did not know.

Both are gorgeous.

We get osprey, hawks and a lone eagle out here in my little part of the world. Never hear them though...just see them perched or flying overhead.

The hawks used to try to dive down into our yard to try to get my little dog, but the lab was always on guard to scare them off.

282 Lyric  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:45:07am

Morning and Merry Christmas everyone from the Tri-Cities of North Eastern Tennessee.

Sitting here with a steaming cup of coffeee in hand, 140 lbs of hound dog laying on my feet, 1 lb of stray kitten (that was found being carried around by aforementioned hound a few weeks ago) in my lap. Watched the Sun break over the Mountains this morning and realized how lucky I am to be living in this place at this time.

Thinking about all the Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Sailors and Coasties that are out on the lines in Iraq or Afghanistan, at sea, or stationed far away from family and friends in Germany, Korea, Japan and other places. Thinking about the Cop who is out on the beat patrolling our streets while the kids wake up on Christmas Morning without them. The Jailers who spent the entire night babysitting criminals in our local jails and prisons.

Thinking about all these folks, and the many others that will be keeping our nation running this morning and won't be at home with loved ones.

Merry Christmas and Thank You America.

283 ciaospirit  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:45:41am

This is the miracle of Christmas.

For first time, Christmas official holiday in Iraq

Merry Christmas, Lizardia.

Thank you United States Military that I'm free to celebrate another one.

284 FrogMarch  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:48:12am

Good morning & good day, fine lizards.
Merry Christmas.

Dan Rather's house.

285 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:48:39am

re: #280 kcladderman
I was up at camp Fuji with the Marines in 93-94 when the Indy was down at Yokosuka. Were you there then?

If you were do you remember the fight between the Marines and the Sailors at the club in Roppongi?

The Colonel banned us from going to Roppongi for a while after that. I was a young Corpsman with the Marines at the time.

286 Rustler  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:51:46am

10 minutes til relief here later all be safe and stay scaley.

287 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:51:48am

re: #283 ciaospirit

Linky no worky!

288 lincolntf  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:54:01am

Merry Christmas all.
Time to open presents!

289 legalpad  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:54:30am

re: #251 Empire1

Nice! Does yours have the dacsie build, and like to sit up straight while asking for treats or to be held?

Has the build, yes - but with a bit longer legs and a little heftier. Doesn't do much sitting up straight unless he has something to lean on like a sofa. We're glad, really, because of the back thing. A friend of ours lost a dachshund who broke it's back just jumping.

290 ciaospirit  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:54:45am

re: #287 Macker

Linky no worky!

Try this.

291 FrogMarch  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:55:39am

re: #28 Sharmuta

Sugar Plum Fairy, Sugar Plum Fairy

wonderful.

292 David IV of Georgia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:57:04am

re: #283 ciaospirit

This is the miracle of Christmas.

For first time, Christmas official holiday in Iraq

Merry Christmas, Lizardia.

Thank you United States Military that I'm free to celebrate another one.

They may have celebrated it during the Mongol Empire period (c.1200's). The Muslim Mongols pretty much let the Christians do whatever—until their Arab subjects complained they weren't Muslim enough. [This is just conjecture—the one historical source I know of, written by Nestorian Christians of Iraq and Iran before the Muslims broke their civilization, does not mention Christmas or Nativity, IIRC.

Whatever the case, this does not dim the great and historic achievement of the United States military and their allies. Triumphus, victoria et pax!

293 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:58:44am

This is wonderful, imho.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS (click on the movie version-3rd one down)

294 lifeofthemind  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 5:58:44am

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot the Minnesota recount? Democrats get their votes counted twice?

295 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:02:05am

re: #289 legalpad

Has the build, yes - but with a bit longer legs and a little heftier. Doesn't do much sitting up straight unless he has something to lean on like a sofa. We're glad, really, because of the back thing. A friend of ours lost a dachshund who broke it's back just jumping.

I'm sorry to hear about your friend's dachsie! I'm worried about that with Frank, too, but he insists on the sitting up, and we haven't been able to find a way to keep him from jumping. All we can do, I guess, is hope the pit bull part will give him extra back strength.

296 ciaospirit  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:02:32am

re: #292 David IV of Georgia

I think what is meant by for the first time is that the Iraqi government declared it official.

297 FrogMarch  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:02:54am

re: #294 lifeofthemind

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot the Minnesota recount? Democrats get their votes counted twice?

they get to cheat. Suddenly, bags of "ballots" were found -all containing votes for Franken. nothing suspicious there- no no...

298 FrogMarch  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:03:43am

"The Fort Dix Verdict is Racist, Anti-Immigrant & Anti-Muslim!"
Just saying

299 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:07:57am

re: #290 ciaospirit

Try this.

Worky! Thanks!

300 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:08:01am

G'day from Down Under to {everyone}

Merry Christmas to all my LGF friends!

We're now into the Boxing Day public holiday :-)

301 David IV of Georgia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:08:53am

re: #296 ciaospirit

I think what is meant by for the first time is that the Iraqi government declared it official.

It is a great thing, regardless. Christmas is "Good tidings of great joy which will be to all people." All people. Feast with us and rejoice. Be merry with us even if you hate us or think us fools.

302 BlueCanuck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:10:33am

re: #300 aussiemagpie

I knew if I lurked long enough one of you would show up. Fenway_Nation wanted to know if your Christmas decorations include fake snow.

/since it's your summer there, well he was curious. . . . .

303 Macker  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:10:40am

re: #300 aussiemagpie

G'day from Down Under to {everyone}

Merry Christmas to all my LGF friends!

We're now into the Boxing Day public holiday :-)

And here I thought that was Wrestling Day, eh.

/McKenzie_Brothers

304 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:11:41am

re: #296 ciaospirit

I think what is meant by for the first time is that the Iraqi government declared it official.

A glimmer of hope.

Baby steps.

A step in the right direction.

*whew*

God Bless our Military!

Thanks for posting that.

305 JammieWearingFool  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:13:00am

Merry Christmas morning to all the lizards!

Finally got through opening all of Junior's toys. He's in Transformer heaven.

Daddy managed to get through packaging hell.

306 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:13:47am

re: #300 aussiemagpie

Hi, and I hope you had a good Christmas! Is Boxing Day like the day after Christmas here? For me, it's a day to carefully avoid large stores and the crowds returning things!

307 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:14:25am

re: #282 Lyric

Merry Christmas!

(ex-Navy, Nam ... Dad was Old Corps, '39-'64)

308 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:15:55am

re: #301 David IV of Georgia

Good Morning.
Merry Christmas!
How are the overpasses? ... (as if I really give a damn this AM)

309 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:18:06am

re: #300 aussiemagpie

G'day from Down Under to {everyone}
Merry Christmas to all my LGF friends!
We're now into the Boxing Day public holiday :-)

{Australia}
Happy Christmas!

/send one of those boxes up here ... I'll give you my address !

310 Steffan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:19:04am

Feliz Navidad, friends and lizards.

Hallelujah Chorus lyrics by Handel's Messiah

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
The kingdom of this world
Is become the kingdom of our Lord,
And of His Christ, and of His Christ;
And He shall reign for ever and ever,
For ever and ever, forever and ever,
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
King of kings, and Lord of lords,
And Lord of lords,
And He shall reign,
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings, forever and ever,
And Lord of lords,
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings! and Lord of lords!
And He shall reign forever and ever,
King of kings! and Lord of lords!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!

311 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:20:44am

re: #270 shanec99

Well today we are having Turkey and all the trimmings, remember we are US millitary people in Africa.

Merry Christmas to East Africa!

312 The Other Les  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:21:56am

Christmas Badgers.

Advent calendar.

313 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:22:01am

re: #302 BlueCanuck

I knew if I lurked long enough one of you would show up. Fenway_Nation wanted to know if your Christmas decorations include fake snow.

/since it's your summer there, well he was curious. . . . .

LOL! No fake snow at Chez Aussiemagpie, but I did see some in the Christmas window display at David Jones depertment store in the city

Of course we have our Christmas cards with snowflakes, snowmen, reindeers, sleighs which we have on display while we have our Christmas lunch of cold ham, cold turkey, cold pork, prawns, oysters, salads......and afterwards we head outside for a game of backyard cricket or just sit around outside sipping our nice cold beers and wine

314 Thanos  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:24:31am

Merry Christmas again, we are just serving breakfast and after that... presents!....

Carol of the Bells: Trans Siberian Orchestra vs Mannheim Steamroller

315 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:25:19am

re: #314 Thanos

Merry Christmas!

316 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:25:58am

re: #303 Macker

And here I thought that was Wrestling Day, eh.

/McKenzie_Brothers

LOL! Just Boxing Day.....

December 26th. Boxing Day.

No, it's not the annual day for boxers to hang out and beat each other up.

Nor is it the day that all breeds of boxers go out for their annual fun run.

It's also not the day everyone runs around town with nothing but their boxers on.

317 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:28:01am

re: #306 Empire1

Hi, and I hope you had a good Christmas! Is Boxing Day like the day after Christmas here? For me, it's a day to carefully avoid large stores and the crowds returning things!

Yes, the day after and it's sale time - the big stores are open from 6am - it's shopping hell :-)

318 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:29:17am

Good morning y'all - from a moderate (56 degrees, going up to 58 degrees with a great deal of rain forecast for today) and rainy Charlotte!

MERRY CHIRSTMAS TO ALL this fine morning!

Oh and to melinwy at #5 - thank you for starting my day off with the need for a tissue because of that beautiful poem you posted.

319 vibemanjoe  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:30:07am

Merry Christmas all!

I really like the conversation here. Intelligence and humor.

My gift to you:

A bit of Christmas blues....

320 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:30:23am

re: #309 pre-Boomer Marine brat

{Australia}
Happy Christmas!

/send one of those boxes up here ... I'll give you my address !

Yes of course! :-)

And Happy Christmas to you!

321 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:30:42am

re: #318 realwest

Good morning and Merry Christmas to you {realwest}!

322 Jetpilot1101  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:31:46am

Merry Christmas Lizards!

323 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:31:52am

re: #318 realwest

Good morning y'all - from a moderate (56 degrees, going up to 58 degrees with a great deal of rain forecast for today) and rainy Charlotte!

MERRY CHIRSTMAS TO ALL this fine morning!

Oh and to melinwy at #5 - thank you for starting my day off with the need for a tissue because of that beautiful poem you posted.

Merry Christmas to you too {realwest} and *smooch*

324 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:32:16am

re: #318 realwest

Good morning and Merry Christmas!

325 Steffan  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:34:12am

re: #316 aussiemagpie

Hey, I get it off, that's all that I'm worried about. :p

/

326 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:35:08am

re: #318 realwest

Good morning and Merry Christmas to you and your Mom, Realwest!

327 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:37:41am

I haven't read the entire thread, but was sufficiently intrigued by the bit of a poem put up by Charles at the top of the thread so that I Wiki'd Kenneth Patchen and this is what Wiki has to say (in part):

In 1942 Patchen collaborated with the composer John Cage on the radio play The City Wears A Slouch Hat.

In the 1950s, Patchen collaborated with Charles Mingus, reading his poetry with Mingus' jazz combo. Unfortunately, no known recording of their collaboration exists.

Moe Asch of Folkways Records made some recordings of Patchen reading his poetry and excerpts from one of his novels. These recordings were released as Kenneth Patchen Reads with Jazz in Canada (1959), Selected Poems of Kenneth Patchen (1960), and Kenneth Patchen Reads His Love Poems (released 1961).[6] From Albion Moonlight was recorded later at Patchen's home but not released until 1972 by Folkways.

The Jazz in Canada album was recorded in Vancouver and was recorded the same week as a live performance done for CBC Radio. The LP was also released on Folkways and included a mimeographed pamphlet featuring poems and the jazz musicians credits. The group playing on the recording was the Allan Neil Quartet. It was released on CD by the label Locust Music in 2004.

On January 21, 2008, El Records released a recording entitled, Rebel Poets in America that includes classic poetry readings with jazz accompaniment by both Kenneth Patchen and Lawrence Ferlinghetti, including Patchen classics like "The Murder of Two Men by a Young Kid Wearing Lemon Colored Gloves" and "I Went To The City."

Many of his poems have been set to music by David Bedford. Others who have also set Patchen's work to music include: saxophonist Peter Brötzmann, with his solo album entitled 14 love poems + 10 more released on the FMP label; composer Kyle Gann has set his voice reading a text to music (see below) and violinist Carla Kihlstedt set a text on the "Patchen" track of her solo Tzadik release Two Foot Yard.

The song What Shall we do Without Us by American avant-rock band Sleepytime Gorilla Museum uses text by Patchen.


Thanks for that poetry and the reference to he who was an obscure artist to me before you left that quote and thanks again for littlegreenfootballs Charles!
And a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year as well.

328 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:39:41am

re: #321 gettinby
Hey{gettinby} Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
I just sorta stopped by because that bit of poetry at the top of the thread sorta had me "thinking through my dreams" last night, and of course to wish those of us UP and on LGF a Merry Christmas and Happy Hannuka!

329 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:41:02am

re: #323 aussiemagpie
Ah {aussie} *smoooch* back to you and a Merry Christmas to you, as well! Or rather boxing day (is that right; in the Commonwealth isn't boxing day the day after Christmas?!)?

330 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:42:06am

re: #324 pre-Boomer Marine brat Hey good morning to you and Merry Christmas to you too!
BTW, if you want to maintain a dry eye,don't read Comment #5 above!

331 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:43:59am

re: #326 Empire1
Merry Christmas to you as well!

332 gettinby  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:45:21am

re: #328 realwest

Yup...tears in my eyes from that poem.

And gratitude in my heart for Charles and LGF...the gift that keeps on giving.

333 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:46:10am

re: #325 Steffan

Hey, I get it off, that's all that I'm worried about. :p

/

Oh yes, and it's a recovery day for us - lounging around watching the first day's play of the Boxing Day cricket test match :-)

334 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:46:21am

re: #330 realwest

Hey good morning to you and Merry Christmas to you too!
BTW, if you want to maintain a dry eye,don't read Comment #5 above!

(humbly)
... Thank you!

/hadn't skimmed the thread when I came in

335 shanec99  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:46:41am

re: #311 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Merry Christmas to East Africa!


Merry Chritmas to you too.

336 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:48:35am

re: #335 shanec99

IIRC, it is East Africa where you're stationed now ... correct?

337 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:48:49am

Merry Christmas to all Lizrds great & small. Yeterday I incuded Kwanzaa, Festivus & the Solsitce , just to be facetious. A couple of Lizards really got upset , missing that it was a mild attempt at humor.
Sooooo, just Merry Christmas, nothing more , just Christmas.

338 Geepers  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:49:10am

Merry Christmas Charles.

And thank you for all your hard work that keeps LGF at the fore.

339 nyc redneck  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:49:23am

good morning everyone,
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all.
and charles thanks for the little tree.

340 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:49:39am

re: #329 realwest

Ah {aussie} *smoooch* back to you and a Merry Christmas to you, as well! Or rather boxing day (is that right; in the Commonwealth isn't boxing day the day after Christmas?!)?

Yes and it's a public holiday in the UK, NZ, OZ and Canada as well as some other Commonwealth countries (the Christian majority ones)

341 christheprofessor  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:50:14am

Merry Christmas, all! (click my avatar)

342 Irish Rose  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:51:40am

A blessed Christmas morning to you all!

It's a beautiful winter morning here along the Lake Michigan shoreline.... the sun is shining and the day is glorious. I got up early this morning to take the dog for a run down by the lighthouse, and start my day with some quiet meditation and peaceful contemplation.

I have a nice Christmas breakfast laid out, and I'm enjoying a hot cup of dark Italian Roast and a homemade cinnamon roll. Very shortly I'll be turning on some Christmas jazz to start preparing our Christmas dinner... Honey Baked ham with all the trimmings.

My two teenagers are still sound asleep upstairs... the days of getting up at the crack of dawn to open their Christmas presents are long gone.

Fess up, lizards... who among you has a lump of coal in their stocking this morning? ;)

343 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:04am

re: #337 opnion

Merry Christmas!

344 3 wood  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:53:52am

Merry Christmas and may God bless us, one and all.

345 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:54:25am

In his radio address yesterday, the President Elect paid homage to the troops. I will just take it at face value that he is sincere, but my qustion is why does he have these radio addresse's? As far as I know, there is no precedent for this.

346 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:55:04am

re: #341 christheprofessor

Heh, must be some warm coals in that fireplace.

347 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:55:40am

re: #343 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Merry Christmas!

Hope that you are having a good one & that your family is enjoying good health & that to all Lizards.

348 Cathypop  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:55:48am

re: #342 Irish Rose
Aint got no coal in my stocking!

349 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:57:59am

re: #344 3 wood

Merry Christmas!

(and OT - thanks for all your market commentary - immediately read, much appreciated.)

350 christheprofessor  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:58:38am

re: #346 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Actually, no. That pic was taken last New Year's Eve, at a friend's place. No fire going at all....

351 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 6:58:55am

re: #339 nyc redneck

Merry Christmas!

352 BaseballMom57  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:00:23am

The holidays are not complete without this.

Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah!

353 Gang of One  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:00:23am

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas -- I hope all is peaceful and tranquil with you and your loved ones.

354 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:02:01am

re: #335 shanec99
and
re: #337 opnion
and
re: #338 Geepers
and
re: #339 nyc redneck
and
re: #341 christheprofessor

Good morning and Merry Christmas to each of you!
I really only dropped by to look up the poet at the top of the page and shall be getting back to Mom and our Christmas celebration.
But I would be most remiss if I didn't wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy Holidays to all of the fine members of our Armed Forces and to their families as well.
It's extremely difficult to be doing the work of an American Serviceman/woman at the best of times and SO trying at this particular time of year and I humbly THANK YOU for serving and protecting our Nation.
And to all the families of those American Troops - it's hard, anxious and sometimes a time filled with dread when your son,husband, brother or friend is on Active Duty so far away from home; especially so at Christmas. And so I thank all of the families of those American Troops for suffering the sacrifice of not having their loved ones with them today.
Thank you, all.

355 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:02:52am

There is a rampant rumor that Santa's business is now in financial distress.
Materials & deer feed are costing more .
The elves in the UTW (United Toy Workers ) are balking at renagotiating their contract or apprioving any give backs.
After the first of the year, Santa will be in front of Congress seeking a bail out. Senator Harry Reid has said that he will consider it, but he has to drop the Santa thing , as many Muslims consider the term offensive & feel excluded.

356 _RememberTonyC  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:03:02am

Merry Christmas to all Lizards celebrating the holiday. Hopefully the upcoming year will be better than 2008, from a financial and political standpoint. But we should still count our blessings for what we have.

And I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday. And for any military types (both active and retired) who might be reading these words ... GOD BLESS YOU and your families. Without you, none of our blessings are possible.

357 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:03:32am

HO! HO! HO!

358 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:04:23am

re: #344 3 wood
Indeed,my friend, may God bless us all, especially today.

359 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:05:04am

re: #355 opnion

Give Harry some real estate at the North Pole and he'll shower Santa with goodies.

360 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:05:47am

re: #345 opnion

In his radio address yesterday, the President Elect paid homage to the troops. I will just take it at face value that he is sincere, but my qustion is why does he have these radio addresse's? As far as I know, there is no precedent for this.

The 0ne has no precedent. He sprung from Zeus' forehead.

361 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:05:55am

re: #354 realwest
Merry Christmas my friend. I hope that you & your mom are well.

362 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:06:59am

re: #359 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Give Harry some real estate at the North Pole and he'll shower Santa with goodies.

Harry's house, last night.

363 Stonemason  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:09am

Merry Christmas all, this post, and the next one constitute my hit and run this morning, back to lurking while working...

364 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:10am

re: #359 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Give Harry some real estate at the North Pole and he'll shower Santa with goodies.


No doubt, he does have an interesting relationship wit Real Estate.

365 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:21am

re: #357 MandyManners

HO! HO! HO!

Merry Christmas, Calvin.
(*grin* ... "ho ho ho" right under your avatar brought some interesting imagery.)

May the day bring much happiness to mom.

366 BaseballMom57  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:33am

Oh, and I have a prayer request for all Praying Lizards - my hubby of 27 years has been in ICU since the 16th. He's been sedated since they intubated him. He's doing better, but he had a tracheotomy the other day and they've been cutting way back on the sedation so we can wake him up and let him know what's going on. He has no recollection of going to the hospital. He's not a happy camper, as now he has an incredibly sore throat (from the intubation) and now the pain of the tracheotomy. He's stable, and they are trying to get a bed for him at Select Specialty Hosp. in Phx to be weaned off the vent and rehabilitated (he needs to learn how to speak with the trach and get his strength back).

Our two sons and I will be heading over there later this morning. Gotta let the nurses do their morning rounds/reports/shift change.

This is a Merry Christmas for us, actually. He's alive and will be okay. Can't get any more blessed than that.

367 aussiemagpie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:46am

Goodnight {everyone} and have a wonderful day!

Time to start the countdown to Santa's arrival next year - only 364 sleeps till then!

368 Stonemason  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:07:51am
Somewhere, out there
Just on the edge or our sight
There is someone,
Someone who needs you
Needs us
To show the way
(not just at this time,
not just this year)
to demonstrate with deeds
actions
and words
Why
Why we help
Why we care
Why we love
And
Why we celebrate
(not just at this time,
not just this year)
To do so is simple, really
No special robes
No fancy books
Just a touch,
Just a look
Or
An unexpected smile
The specifics are not the reason
Not the candles
Not the tree
Not even the birth
The reason is love
Love for all
Shown by all
And
Carried forward,
(not just at this time,
not just this year)
369 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:01am

re: #362 MandyManners

Harry's house, last night.

HO! HO! HO!

370 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:12am

re: #345 opnion
Merry Christmas/Happy Hannuka to you opnion!
Not only was Obama's address unprecedented, it was pre-recorded - he didn't even take the time from his busy schedule to go to visit any of our military bases in Hawaii and address those troops in person while the speech was simulcast by radio or television.

I can only reiterate my heartfelt thanks to all American Military personnel and their families today.
God knows that our Nation appreciates the sacrifices which you and your families and friends are making on our behalf. Again,
Thank you.

371 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:08:39am

re: #360 MandyManners

The 0ne has no precedent. He sprung from Zeus' forehead.

President Elect Barack Obama {D. Nazareth}
Merry Chrismas Mandy

372 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:09:12am

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL!

373 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:09:37am

re: #366 BaseballMom57

You have prayers

374 MandyManners  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:10:46am

I've been up close to four hours. Long before the sun even thought of rising, The Kid was tapping on my door, shouting that Santa had brought him a new lap top. Half-way through opening the rest of his loot, he logged onto the Webkins' site to register his four new Webkins.

I screwed up, though. I forgot to write a thank-you letter from Santa for the cookies, milk, carrots and reindeer feed. I'm gonna' hafta' write one and "find" it somewhere--maybe on the mantle.

Gotta' go set up his air-hockey game. bbl

375 Irish Rose  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:11:08am

re: #366 BaseballMom57

Consider it done.

376 _RememberTonyC  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:11:20am

re: #366 BaseballMom57

BaseballMom ... Good luck to you, your hubby, and and your kids.

377 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:11:41am

re: #357 MandyManners
Ho! Ho! Ho! to you too Mandy!
Don't know if you saw it last night, but I extended my appreciation to you for the cookies, half drunk milk and especially the carrot remains Santa's reindeer left from your kid's gift to them.
I thought that was very special and I do think your kid has a great mom.
Merrry Christmas to you.

378 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:12:20am

re: #370 realwest

Merry Christmas/Happy Hannuka to you opnion!
Not only was Obama's address unprecedented, it was pre-recorded - he didn't even take the time from his busy schedule to go to visit any of our military bases in Hawaii and address those troops in person while the speech was simulcast by radio or television.

I can only reiterate my heartfelt thanks to all American Military personnel and their families today.
God knows that our Nation appreciates the sacrifices which you and your families and friends are making on our behalf. Again,
Thank you.

Man, that guy is a piece of work! Pre-recorded, Sheesh.
I have just withdrawn my benefit of the doubt. That'lll learn em.
He will visit troops when he needs a photo op

379 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:12:40am

re: #366 BaseballMom57

I just emailed a link to your comment to goddess.

*prayers from me*

380 ryannon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:15:04am

That's just the way it is....

Youtube Video

381 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:15:58am

re: #366 BaseballMom57
I'm so sorry to hear of your situation - I do hope they find out what happened to your husband and have or will fix it soon.
And indeed, a Merry Christmas to you and to yours, and prayers going up for your husband and you.

382 realwest  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:17:07am

And now, my friends, I'm off for Christmas with Mom.
I hope you all have a GREAT DAY and that I get the chance to see you all down the road.

Merry Christmas y'all!

383 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:17:26am

re: #342 Irish Rose

A blessed Christmas morning to you all!

It's a beautiful winter morning here along the Lake Michigan shoreline.... the sun is shining and the day is glorious. I got up early this morning to take the dog for a run down by the lighthouse, and start my day with some quiet meditation and peaceful contemplation.

I have a nice Christmas breakfast laid out, and I'm enjoying a hot cup of dark Italian Roast and a homemade cinnamon roll. Very shortly I'll be turning on some Christmas jazz to start preparing our Christmas dinner... Honey Baked ham with all the trimmings.

My two teenagers are still sound asleep upstairs... the days of getting up at the crack of dawn to open their Christmas presents are long gone.

Fess up, lizards... who among you has a lump of coal in their stocking this morning? ;)

I got two lumps...maybe I need therepy....Merry Christmas to all!...friend and foe alike everywhere....

384 ryannon  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:17:51am

Or maybe the way it was...

Damn fine song just the same.

385 Cathypop  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:18:18am

re: #368 Stonemason
That is copied and going on the fridge to remind me to smile and help others. Thanks

386 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:19:36am

re: #383 albusteve

I got two lumps...maybe I need therepy....Merry Christmas to all!...friend and foe alike everywhere....

I got the whole frigging coal mine...:)

387 Empire1  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:20:06am

re: #366 BaseballMom57

Of course! And a healing candle for him as well.

388 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:21:25am

I watched the Hawaii Bowl fom Honolulu last night, Notre Dame vs Hawaii.
The Irish romped.
As we all know Barry is there. My fear is that he would get a live interview.
Mercifuly, it did not happen, at least I did not see it.

389 albusteve  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:23:13am

re: #386 Dustyvet

I got the whole frigging coal mine...:)

you really messed up bro...there's always next year...chin up!

390 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:24:25am

re: #386 Dustyvet

I got the whole frigging coal mine...:)

Hmmm, dirty energy! You are walking afoul of the New World Order.

391 sadhu  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:25:20am

Merry Christmas!

392 Shay4l  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:25:44am

re: #374 MandyManners

That's a happy kid

393 JammieWearingFool  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:26:22am

re: #345 opnion

In his radio address yesterday, the President Elect paid homage to the troops. I will just take it at face value that he is sincere, but my qustion is why does he have these radio addresse's? As far as I know, there is no precedent for this.

The big question remains though: Did he go to the gym first?

394 Bubblehead II  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:27:26am

Good morning and a very Merry Christmas to all.

395 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:27:58am

re: #390 opnion

Hmmm, dirty energy! You are walking afoul of the New World Order.

I will have myself taken out and shot...:)

396 Shay4l  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:28:41am

Merry Christmas all!

Just finished opening gifts, and the Mrs. is making scones. Bless us all and thanks Charles for LGF.

397 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:29:30am

re: #393 JammieWearingFool

The big question remains though: Did he go to the gym first?


When Bush works out, the media paints him as a slacker ignoring his job.
On the other hand when Barry works out they get orgasmic over how cool it is to have a president who works out. Why would that be? Hmmmm

398 Spare O'Lake  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:30:04am
That’s the way it is.

Charles, how nice of you to post a poem which contains Dan Rather's sign-off line.
I have a pretty good idea who plagiarized whom.

399 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:31:10am

re: #395 Dustyvet

I will have myself taken out and shot...:)

not to worry. All you have to do is buy carbon credits from Al Gore.

400 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:32:12am

re: #396 Shay4l

Merry Christmas!
BTW, what neck of the metroplex are you in? I'm mid-north, LBJ vicinity.

401 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:32:41am

re: #394 Bubblehead II

Merry Christmas!

402 Miss Trixie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:32:55am

&#9834 &#9836 Merry Christmas {lizards!} &#9836 &#9834

What a gorgeously beautiful bright winter day for Christmas! Everything is sparkling under the sunshine and it's so good to be alive.

Is there any fruit cup left? I'm starving!

403 Dustyvet  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:16am

re: #399 opnion

not to worry. All you have to do is buy carbon credits from Al Gore.

I wouldn't buy a used car from Gore...:)

404 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:52am

re: #402 Miss Trixie

Good Morning, senior Lizardette!
Merry Christmas.

405 Geepers  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:34:57am

Dustyvet (#395),

I will have myself taken out and shot...:)

That's a little extreme. Just have yourself taken out and have a shot.

Merry Christmas.

406 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:37:30am

re: #403 Dustyvet

I wouldn't buy a used car from Gore...:)

In a just world he would be washing cars on a Used Car lot.
But, alas that is not the case. Instead he sets up a New Age Golobal Warming religion based mostly on junk science, gets a Nobel Prize & scads of money. Go figure.

407 katemaclaren  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:41:52am

re: #393 JammieWearingFool

The big question remains though: Did he go to the gym first?

My question, too. Did he go the gym first--did he go to church? ...and, since I'm not sure about the radio address--why in the world is the President ELECT giving radio addresses anyway? Isn't that ODD?

...and btw: MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy Hannukah (I know this is probably spelled wrong, so sorry!)

408 Cdat88  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:01am

Merry Christmas to all. No talk of war, politics, hate or violence for me today. I will try to entertain the thought that just for a single 24 hour period, the world could try something different, and have peace. I know that it has yet to happen, but that, to me, is true Hope of Change.

Best wishes to all my new friends and associates here on LGF, especially Sharmuta ;). Here is hoping we could have a day, someday soon, when we have nothing bad to discuss when we meet here.

No matter what your belief is, I hope you have a fine holiday, and return home safe to your loved ones. See all of you tomorrow, and try not to eat TOO much, even though it is fun. And I know this group will not forget those serving abroad. I spent 6 Christmases in far-flung locations, and had my share of MRE meals (Ham and chicken loaf can be a poor substitute for turkey and dressing) to celebrate the holiday. They all deserve just a moment of attention. They truly do make this all possible.

409 ciaospirit  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:43:11am

re: #345 opnion

In his radio address yesterday, the President Elect paid homage to the troops. I will just take it at face value that he is sincere, but my qustion is why does he have these radio addresse's? As far as I know, there is no precedent for this.

Because he's arrogant and disrespectful. That's as deep as it goes.

410 SaneInMN  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:44:30am

Merry Christmas everyone, and my family's prayers go out to all lizards (atheists included!), and especially to BaseballMom57.

411 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:49:58am

re: #409 ciaospirit

Because he's arrogant and disrespectful. That's as deep as it goes.

Right on both counts. Realwest pointed out that his address was pre-recoded.
His sincerity is underwhelming.

412 Miss Trixie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:50:34am

Drat. Missed realwest. :(

413 ciaospirit  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:52:35am

Merry Christmas, Charles. You've given thousands the gift of LGF. I hope your mom is doing well. God bless and thanks.

414 apachegunner  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:52:51am

gosh Trixe, that means there is an unused hug/smooch in your christmas bag doesn't it? re: #412 Miss Trixie

Drat. Missed realwest. :(

415 The Other Les  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:53:44am

re: #397 opnion

When Bush works out, the media paints him as a slacker ignoring his job.
On the other hand when Barry works out they get orgasmic over how cool it is to have a president who works out. Why would that be? Hmmmm

Someone else wrote:

But since Man is an entity of both spirit and body the most effective, and thus destructive, version of the different knowledge con will combine both the claim of spiritual wisdom and material polylogism. This occurs in the notion that a group has a distinct consciousness whose will is embodied in a leader. Thus the claim that Adolf Hitler embodied the will of the Volk, Josef Stalin embodied the will of the Proletariat, Hillary Clinton embodied the will of all Womyn, and that Barack Obama embodies the will of the functionally dumb.**

** There is simply no other way that anyone could support a Harvard indoctrinated Marxist empty suit from the Chicago Democratic Machine.

416 Jim in Virginia  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:53:58am

At Belmont Club: G.F. Handel
At American Digest: Giotto and T.S. Eliot.
Merry Christmas lizards!

417 apachegunner  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:54:58am

and a merry, merry christmas to all the lizards/lizardettes in the land.

418 Miss Trixie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:55:39am

BBIAB - off to enjoy some blueberry waffles, bacon, fresh mango and mandarin oranges.

:)

419 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:56:08am

re: #415 The Other Les

Yup

420 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:57:54am

re: #417 apachegunner

and a merry, merry christmas to all the lizards/lizardettes in the land.

Merry Christmas Gunner!

421 Miss Trixie  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:58:53am

re: #414 apachegunner

gosh Trixe, that means there is an unused hug/smooch in your christmas bag doesn't it?

*rummages*

Why, yes! Yes, there is. I'll have to send them to him via email. :D

422 bellamags  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:58:59am

Drive By Post -
Merry Christmas all you lizards!
Love you guys. Have a great day.

Bella and family

I will leave you with this (one of my fav scenes of all time)
Santa's Coming!

423 apachegunner  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:59:01am

Merry, Merry Christmas hoops! cold and snowy in Indy? Hoping your warm and snug drinking coffee/baileys next to the christmas tree. re: #420 HoosierHoops

Merry Christmas Gunner!

424 apachegunner  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 7:59:41am

re: #421 Miss Trixie

*rummages*

Why, yes! Yes, there is. I'll have to send them to him via email. :D


yes, they're well deserved.

425 apachegunner  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:00:31am

suppose charles will be up late this morning?

426 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:02:36am

re: #423 apachegunner

Merry, Merry Christmas hoops! cold and snowy in Indy? Hoping your warm and snug drinking coffee/baileys next to the christmas tree.

Not one flake of snow..But the ice has melted..that was a nasty ice storm!
Getting ready for some world class basketball today on TV...

427 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:03:22am

re: #426 HoosierHoops

Not one flake of snow..But the ice has melted..that was a nasty ice storm!
Getting ready for some world class basketball today on TV...

It's all NBA, no college?

428 MacGregor  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:06:01am

Good morning and Merry Christmas. I would like to report Mrs. MacGregor and an associate at Human Services Counsel personally collected and delivered 3,000 gifts to children in foster care this year.

Gifts were given to homeless single young mothers also. Other organizations contributed to include Salvation Army, Christian community organization, Juvenile Justice, and area Churches. Gifts collected included clothes, toiletries, diapers, and food. And toys. We also contributed to LGF.

It is in this spirit of unselfishness and kindness that Mrs. MacGregor and I would like to wish everyone here a very happy and merry Christmas.

429 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:06:22am

re: #427 opnion

It's all NBA, no college?

Yes..and merry christmas..
The second game at 5pm EST is a match up between last year's finalist..Lakers and Celtics..
Kobe wants payback!

430 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:08:24am

re: #429 HoosierHoops

Yes..and merry christmas..
The second game at 5pm EST is a match up between last year's finalist..Lakers and Celtics..
Kobe wants payback!

Merry Christmas Hoops. Lakers/Celtics, I'm there.

431 apachegunner  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:09:14am

re: #426 HoosierHoops
good, settle in and enjoy :>)

432 jaunte  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:11:08am

Merry Christmas Sharmuta; I see you up there spreading good karma!

433 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:11:42am

re: #432 jaunte

Owed Rustler some good karma that had previously been going to his Dad.

434 Dustoff-507  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:11:43am

Merry Christmas everyone.

For me I'm having my first WHITE Christmas. The snow is coming down like crazy. (-:

Now to get out my shovel, so I can dig out my driveway. )-:

LOL

435 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:12:01am

re: #432 jaunte

And Merry Christmas, {jaunte}!

436 apachegunner  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:12:05am

re: #428 MacGregor
and no doubt, your christmas was smashingly good as you spread the good will. i've never volunterred at christmas but as my age advances i think i might, must feel quite good to do such. your a good lizard, as is your wife.

437 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:12:33am

re: #433 Sharmuta

Owed Rustler some good karma that had previously been going to his Dad.

Rustler got registered?
*Faints* *Thud*

438 Sharmuta  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:13:26am

re: #437 HoosierHoops

It's all upthread!

439 jaunte  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:13:50am

re: #435 Sharmuta

And you, ((Sharmuta)); Happy New Year, too.

440 hermit  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:14:55am

Merry Christmas Morning, Good Lizards!

441 opnion  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:15:02am

Heading down to see what Santa brought, then off to relatives (We had Christmas for 8 years. The Party grew to 75. We ran out of room & handed it off)
I hope that every one of you & your family have a wonderful Christmas & that old grievances get put on hold today, particularly my family.

442 MacGregor  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:15:10am

re: #436 apachegunner
Thank you apachegunner. When the work is done, it feels great. It feels like truth.

443 Dustoff-507  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:16:42am

I had the pleasure of spending time with a young PFC last night. He's on his way to Ranger school.

Where you these young men come from.
We talked for hours and had a great time. (-:

444 HoosierHoops  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:19:06am

re: #134 Rustler

Morning all. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanza, and Have a Great post solstice celebration. If I left anyone out of the holiday greets oopies.

Vegas had Rustler at 9 to1 odds to make lizard by 2009.
Looks like we are in the money.. i'll send you the Vig.

/ Merry Christmas Rustler!
And guess what? Welcome to LGF!
//Rancher is breathing a sigh of relief

445 Karridine  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:20:07am

O Holy Night, from 2325 Christmas night in the quiet, cool, jasmine-scented suburbs of Bangkok, Lizards!

Almost all the last 23 Christmasses here have been bittersweet, but this year I have O Holy Night to remind me of the love, the light and the Christ!

Peace to all y'all...

446 apachegunner  Thu, Dec 25, 2008 8:20:11am