ok heres's a seasonal off topic & 5 more days to go!

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Originally posted by Fuelm@n


Ah, my parents?


Santa, do you get upset at those that impersonate you? Some times is the Christmas department at Wal-Mart I'll find a Santa suit one can buy. Who's buying those suits, is it you or people that are impersonating you, and is it a crime to impersonate Santa Claus? I used to believe in you, just like I believed in the Easter Bunny. Can you prove to me that you are who you say you are and restore my faith back in you that I once had. Thanks and I know that if you are who you say you are, you can do what I'm asking. Thanks again.

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No I don't get upset with those that impersonate me.

I don't buy any suits Mrs Santa makes them for me.

It's not a crime to impersonate me.

Yes, Fuelm@n, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and friendship exists. The world would be a dreary place without Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if Fuelm@n didn't exist.
Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that doesn't mean he doesn't exist. The most real things in the world are those that nobody can see.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year To All On VrD,

Thanks for all your help over the years and your friendship! I look forward to many more years here on the forum. I went to high school and college with the author of this poem, James Tate, whose father he writes about. Enjoy!

The Lost Pilot
by James Tate
for my father, 1922-1944

Your face did not rot
like the others--the co-pilot,
for example, I saw him

yesterday. His face is corn-
mush: his wife and daughter,
the poor ignorant people, stare

as if he will compose soon.
He was more wronged than Job.
But your face did not rot

like the others--it grew dark,
and hard like ebony;
the features progressed in their

distinction. If I could cajole
you to come back for an evening,
down from your compulsive

orbiting, I would touch you,
read your face as Dallas,
your hoodlum gunner, now,

with the blistered eyes, reads
his braille editions. I would
touch your face as a disinterested

scholar touches an original page.
However frightening, I would
discover you, and I would not

turn you in; I would not make
you face your wife, or Dallas,
or the co-pilot, Jim. You

could return to your crazy
orbiting, and I would not try
to fully understand what

it means to you. All I know
is this: when I see you,
as I have seen you at least

once every year of my life,
spin across the wilds of the sky
like a tiny, African god,

I feel dead. I feel as if I were
the residue of a stranger's life,
that I should pursue you.

My head cocked toward the sky,
I cannot get off the ground,
and, you, passing over again,

fast, perfect, and unwilling
to tell me that you are doing
well, or that it was mistake

that placed you in that world,
and me in this; or that misfortune
placed these worlds in us.

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Originally posted by Santa Claus
The most real things in the world are those that nobody can see.

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Very profound Santa - thanks for packing the light saber ;)

P.S. Santa, you've only been a member for a few days, but you've probably got more posts up already than the majority of members (ie the 1 post wonders).

Well done.

Santa Gets Wired
The Web helps you track Santa's progress, learn his history, and send e-mail wish lists.

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The most real things in the world are those that nobody can see.

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Such as the black plague. It cant be microscopic things! You are all sinners! all 1/3 of Europe's population!

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Originally posted by Spooky Man G


Such as the black plague. It cant be microscopic things! You are all sinners! all 1/3 of Europe's population!

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Lovely. Right in the spirit of Christmas - :confused:

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Originally posted by Spooky Man G


Such as the black plague. It cant be microscopic things! You are all sinners! all 1/3 of Europe's population!

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Time to change your name to Bah Humbu G

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Originally posted by Spooky Man G


Such as the black plague. It cant be microscopic things! You are all sinners! all 1/3 of Europe's population!

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I said I would leave this thread open in the spirit of Christmas, if we have people replying in this manner the thread will be closed in the blink of an eye. :( BJ

Sheesh!!! I wish half the people in here would calm down? I dont wish for much myself. I have 8 children in which I hope that they can grow old one day and experience life as thoroughly as possible, and enjoy it to the fullest extent that they are capable of. I dont feel that is too much to ask.

I once had a friend that his only job ever was working at a gas station...yayyy most of you may say. He went on to have a wife and 2 kids, yet still never made much money even though he was at that job for 9 years. He was always thankful for his wife and healthy children and never complained about the job he had, as he was thankful for his job as well. Half the time he couldn't tell you the difference between a needle and a haystack and therefore never had a chance in hell at finding it, or for that matter, a life or a better job. His wife never complained, because this man was a very good man. they led a very meager life, sometimes struggled and I'm sure it was very rough at times.

2 weeks ago my friend lost his job and somehow in the process forgot about all these things. He became bitter and cold towards everyone. Even his wife and children. He died 1 day ago due to a gunshot wound to the head. This was not self inflicted. He just got fed up with a neighbor and went over to give him a piece of his mind. He just never expected to have a 45 jammed in his face.

I was there when he died, and even though he knew he was going to die he was still thankful for the experiences he had in life, his angels (children) and the woman who bore him, who could not be there herself either. He was also very apologetic because of his actions prior to the shooting. Toward both his wife and children.

This man was 27 years old

Be thanful for what you have....and be more thankful for what you don't.

It could always be a tragedy in the end

Love ya Brian and God bless

P.S. 31 myself and all mine are healthy. again that is what I'm thankful for, and if you did take the time to read this. You know what I want , This and every christmas.

Ross Elliot P.

Well as moving and sombering as that tale is.

Maybe it says something about gun laws when giving your neighbour a piece of you rmind ends up with you getting shot dead.

However in the spirit of the thread we don't want to get into gun law arguments.

Peace to everyone and my thoughts are with Brian's family and to all those people who's live's he touched.

A reminder,,Yes Virginia,,there IS a Santa Claus!

http://www.northpolesantaclaus.com/dear_editor.htm

:)

OK, I'm going to give something positive here. Please don't let this thread get closed!! Plenty of room for the attitude on other threads!!

Here's the Philadelphia city tree I told you about:



Philadelphia "Holiday Tree" (ha ha, Christmas Tree)

And below, I am attaching the "Holiday Candelabrum." (Menorah of course.

Cheers
Wendy
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Here's a funny story that ran in yesterday's Philadelphia Inquirer.

Maybe even you guys abroad and down under know about the tut-tutting American doctors have done lately about how obese we all are, what fat slobs, our cholesterol is high, etc. etc. This story involves a sendup of medical advice to Santa Claus.





Cheers
Wendy
:rolleyes: :cool: :DHe better watch out

Can Santa live long beyond 100 threads?

Doctors don't know everything Santa`s been on the go for years with no sick days off.Out in all that snow and rain without even a sniffle and long may he continue to bring that special gleam to a childs eye..........Its pure magic.
Lets see your local doctor shim up and down a chimney or two and see just how fit they are .......ba...humbug to them all :D :D

I got this from Little Stevie's radio show.
The Candy Cane was invented by a Pennsylvania confectioner circa 1865 looking to connect candy to the holiest of holidays. He chose a white peppermint stick; symbolic of Christ's virtues, added the colour red to represent His suffering in life, and used three stripes for the Holy Trinity and he bent the top to make it resemble a shephard's hook as Christ was the shephard of Christians.

My seven year old on the other hand said all of that was wrong. Simply holding it upside down he showed me it was nothing more than a "J" for Jesus. :D

I wish to take this opportunity and wish all Christians here a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, as for the American troops in my country Iraq, well .... i wish them a peaceful holidays, their job is a very sensitive one, you can never tell who is with you and who is not.
peace for all
Ahmed

Santa cluse is attached

I am in bright spirits! I have my holiday shopping done and I have a couple days off to see my family and friends! I want to wisheveryone here the best for the holiday season.
Also I want to mention that I saw the Trans-Siberian Orchestra play their Christmas show Saturday, and for anyone who is into that kind of music (Electric guitars, bass, drums and orchestra) I highly recommend this show. They put on one great Christmas Concert.

http://www.trans-siberian.com/

Firstly, I do NOT take offence...i educate :D

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Originally posted by TJolly
I'm a great believer in Jesus etc. and I love watching the movies shown at this time of year depicting his being.

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In my response to this one..
Why does everyone (who believes in our savior) think that the only time to think about him is during the christmas season?

Everyday of the year is a great day to talk to him or about him (in prayer or otherwise)

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Originally posted by TJolly
We can't invite him to the party because he's not with us anymore.

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Another misconception....
Jesus is with us always. he does not need an invitation to come to his own party. I mean comeon.....would you give up the chance to have millions of people celebrate your birthday?

"WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS"
"DON"T FORGET "JESUS" IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON"
Take Care your friend DELTREE:)
--"If it not broke, we can't fix it":p

Well, it's time for me to go, people appear to be getting upset, don't know where I'll be when this thread is closed, anyway I've got a lot to do.

Thought I'd call back and say cheerio until next time.

I hope all of your dreams and wishes come true.

Thank you for letting me be part of your thread over the last few days.

Merry Christmas

Santa

'Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way'.

Merry Christmas Santa! Thanks for sharing with us! Be sure to take care of the Elves,the Reindeer(especially Rudolph)and last,but certainly not least,Mrs. Claus! :)

Cheers Santa. Have some missiletoad on me. :)https://discussions.virtualdr.com/im.../2003/12/2.jpg

Merry Christmas Santa and thank you for giving us the opportunity to think and wish like children again, if only for a brief moment. I'll have the cookies waiting.

Happy Holidays to All and Peace on Earth!:)

Well Santa it's 9.05am on Chritmas Eve here in Sydney Australia - only one more sleep to go, so good luck and as the Wiggles would say 'Go Santa Go - Go Go, Go Go'

Merry Christmas! Santa. Thanks for the good time.
We surely had some fun.
See you next season!

ahmedalmatook, we sure do wish you and your countrymen better days. :) :) :)

And for a quick end to the occupation.

I often think how all those reservists thought they were just signing up for weekend duty once a month, and now look.

Peace and prosperity to Iraq.

Cheers
Wendy

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Yeah, that would be somthing to get our College Girlfreinds.:D

A guy goes nuts with holiday spirit in decorating! A work Cube that is his second home! Look At This and Enjoy! :D

You are "nuts" JAL. Just kidding!
Merry X-Mas and Happy New Year to you and your Family.
Same thing to all of you at VirtualDr.
Ngan

I would like it if our members would post back and tell us what gifts they got. :)

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Time to put this one to rest, hope ya all had a great Christmas, time to get on with the new year. :D BJ