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Oct 22 05, 11:13
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I never liked the original title so I hope it's ok that I changed it.
Cherish The Old-Fashioned Christmas
As silver bells jingle, Ole Kris Kringle regales his tales of Christmas past; when townsfolk gathered to intermingle with heartfelt spirit unsurpassed.
His task was easy; door-to-door by joe, but ease of passage did not last. The King stumbled on toy, stubbed his big toe, thereon, Kris was labeled Outcast.
The first year Kris tried to chim-chiminey, still bright eager flames danced below; he scurried back up with clinging debris, his rear-end a pulsating glow.
Out on the rooftop he wriggled and slid, plopped his fanny into the snow; he'd loosened a shingle which caused his skid, spewed words that were NOT - Ho! Ho! Ho!
His dear pal Rudolph had to help; alas, poor ol' Kris loudly moaned and groaned, he carefully stood there clinging to ass - urance that he wasn't de-throned.
Now over the years some things have improved, flame-proof suits leave him worry-free ... but best ... online shopping, credit approved, and delivery - COD.
Cathy Bollhoefer copyright Oct2005
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Oct 22 05, 12:55
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Thank you for your Holiday entry!
Best of luck to you!
May the 'classic' holiday spirit be shared in your heart throughout the season!
~ Mosaic Musings Staff
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Nov 10 05, 02:46
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Hi Cathy,
I love your light-hearted history of Kris Kringle (known as Father Christmas on our little island.)
I especially liked your ass-urance cleverly carried over two lines.
Great fun. Good luck to you Cathy :cheer:
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Nov 10 05, 10:07
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I just loved it Cathy!
PP
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Nov 10 05, 15:12
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Hi Cathy
A most chucklesome look at Father Christmas' difficult job. Love the internet shopping line and the one that Grace highlighted.
Good luck in the competition.
Nina
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Nov 12 05, 18:38
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Love it!!!!
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Nov 12 05, 21:58
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Cathy, You've certainly captured the humor in Santa's difficult job.~laugh~ Was delighted while I read it ! Enormous fun ! Marcia
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Nov 13 05, 00:55
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Hi Cathy,
This is a must read again and again! It is well written and you don't miss a beat in the telling. The story is light hearted, and fullfilling. Excellent work
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Nov 14 05, 14:49
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Dear Cathy, We all accept the concept that our muses help us put thought to verse and perhaps add eloquence and elation to the message in our words. I don't know to whom to ascribe the credit for the great humor that is found in light verse, but you sure had them joining together for this one! Nicely, nicely done! Cheers, Ron jgd
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Nov 14 05, 18:48
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Thank you Nefertiti! :xmas:
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Dec 4 05, 08:08
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Congratulations! :blueorn: This submission has been nominated as a finalist in the Second Annual Mosaic Musings Holiday Classic! Best of luck! :holly:
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Dec 4 05, 17:45
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Congrats Cathy! Best Wishes!
Hugs, B.
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