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And Now We Pause for an HNI Christmas Tradition...

[align=center]Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The camo was hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Matthews soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of back straps danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out by the tree stand there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny Rob deer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be that prick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Germ! now, Early! now, PT and Wiper!
On, Mobow! On, Rickmur! on Diesel and Viper!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of gear, and St Matthews too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew back my bow, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Matthews came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
There were embers in the fireplace and they were really hot,
And I knew I could take him out easily in only one shot.

I stalked out on the lawn with broad heads in hand.
Stealthily moving, all part of my plan.
I took my aim and released one after another.[/align][align=center]I got all eight bucks down[/align][align=center]But off the roof, that’s gonna be a bother.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the camo, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, the reins he did jerk,
He couldn‘t figure it out, but there seemed to be a quirk.
I heard him exclaim madly as he figured it out,
"That PA Bowyer did it again!" is all he did shout.[/align][align=center][/align][align=left]adapted from CC Moore poem.[/align]

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Rolling in the floor laughing :D:D:DMerry X-mas to you AF, That was awesome ;)

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That was awesome.

Merry Christmas to all.

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good stuff AF lol that was great

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Thanks, and to all my friends here, Have a safe and very Merry Christmas!

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Way to go Rob.....no wonder our gifts never make it to Oklahoma.

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Thats great!!:DMerry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!!!

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Thats some funny stuff right there

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That's some funny stuff right there!:D:DVery creative Mark, very good. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Also Merry Christmas to everyone here at HNI, and have a safe New Year!!;)

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That's some funny stuff right there!:D:DVery creative Mark, very good. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Also Merry Christmas to everyone here at HNI, and have a safe New Year!!;)

And to you and yours too! I'd send cards but can't afford stamps. I guess I could send a bunch with postage due?!:D

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And to you and yours too! I'd send cards but can't afford stamps. I guess I could send a bunch with postage due?!:D

It's the thought that counts!:) Save the postage to send a letter to thosea$$ holesrunning the Governmant Pention Department![:'(][:'(][>:];)

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And here too... 'warm holiday greetings from the cold north'.
Merry Christmas to all my fellow hunting buddies and their families!

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LMAO, very, very nice. Merry Christmas to all and to all good luck and good shooting!

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LMAO, very, very nice. Merry Christmas to all and to all good luck and good shooting!

Thought it might lighten your heart a little brother! Here's the other version I came up with for today's economic times:

Twas the night before Christmas

And all through the nation

The economy had soured

So there was no elation

Parents looked at the bills

Past due for so long

Children could tell

Something is seriously wrong

“Santa’s not coming”

We all told our small

“It’s nothing you did

Nothing at all”

As we looked into the sky

Full of worry and doubt

One star shined brighter

And seemed to stand out

A sense of serenity

Did seem to seep in

A sense of calmness

Did start to begin.

Its not about money

And presents galore!

Its more about giving

Salvation, and more!

The Christ child was born

On this day long ago

He came and he loved

For eternity we would know

For the commercializers out there

The profit margin’s their plight

But for those who love Jesus

This is a Great Night.

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The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny Rob deer.

Aaaaannnnddddd......I just pissed myself!! OMG that's hilarious!!!

Merry Christmas to you too, my friend. Here's to hoping next year is brighter....

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thats awesome. thanks for sharing that with us. marry christmas to you and to everybody on HNI

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LOL ...Coop ...you need some SERIOUS help :D....I like the 2nd one a wee bit better ;)

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first one is hilarious and classic. but i wonder if we shouldn't pay attention to the second one alot more.

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Twas the night before Christmas
And all through the nation
The economy had soured
So there was no elation

Parents looked at the bills
Past due for so long
Children could tell
Something is seriously wrong

“Santa’s not coming”
We all told our small
“It’s nothing you did
Nothing at all”

As we looked into the sky
Full of worry and doubt
One star shined brighter
And seemed to stand out

A sense of serenity
Did seem to seep in
A sense of calmness
Did start to begin.

Its not about money
And presents galore!
Its more about giving
Salvation, and more!

The Christ child was born
On this day long ago
He came and he loved
For eternity we would know

For the commercializers out there
The profit margin’s their plight
But for those who love Jesus
This is a Great Night.

We can laugh at the first one and hold the second one in our hearts. :)

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Great stuff!!! Merry Christmas to you!

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Being first, does that mean I am Rudolph?

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Being first, does that meand I am Rudolph?

If you want to be Rudolph, that's ok with me!:) But around Rob, the first buck out is gonna be the first one dropped.:eek:

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Wow, that was excellent Mark!!! ("eight tiny Rob deer") Rob, you better be proud!!:D

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well Mark, I'm very fortunate to be associated with such good people as yourself and others here on HNI. I wish you the best In the upcoming New Year.:)

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Funny stuff and quite creative AF, happy holidays!

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LOL ...Coop ...you need some SERIOUS help :D....I like the 2nd one a wee bit better ;)

No PT, I don't need any help! I finally got my mind tuned to a station I really enjoy. Now if I could only get my tin foil helmet to block out the other stations that keep bleeding in!:)

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Well done once again!

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That was freakin hilarious!

Shane

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I'm glad y'all enjoyed! And now it's time to say.....

And to all a good night!

Merry Christmas!

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