You know I feel a little rusted today.
I could expect Ed to forget but not Batman
I was there that one time to make sure Robin threw down the shark repellent.
And that one time Brent was there when I ran up the steps to get a shot of Glenfiddich with him.
Not to mention all the times listening to Gordons folk songs
I didn't think Brent would forget my birthday
TF
York1I got this in an email from a friend. I don't know who wrote it, but I thought it was funny.
Hi John,
That's both cute and sad! I like the last two lines:
"Then I went back to bed and a sweet Christmas dream
Of a world when we'd finished with Covid 19",
Happy New Year,
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
I got this in an email from a friend. I don't know who wrote it, but I thought it was funny. From the reference to CERB, I assume this was from a Canadian writer:
Twas the night before Christmas, but Covid was here, So we all had to stay extra cautious this year. Our masks were all hung by the chimney with care In case Santa forgot his and needed a spare. With Covid, we couldn't leave cookies or cake So we left Santa hand sanitizer to take. The children were sleeping, the brave little tots The ones over five had just had their first shots, And mom in her kerchief and me in my cap Had just settled in for a long winter's nap. But we tossed and we turned all night in our beds As visions of variants danced in our heads. Gamma and Delta and now Omicron These Covid mutations that go on and on I thought to myself, "If this doesn't get better, I'll soon be familiar with every Greek letter". Then just as I started to drift off and doze A clatter of noise from the front lawn arose. I leapt from my bed and ran straight down the stair I opened the door, and an old gent stood there. His N 95 made him look pretty weird But I knew who he was by his red suit and beard. I kept six feet away but blurted out quick "What are you doing here, jolly Saint Nick?" Then I said, "Where's your presents, your reindeer and sleigh ? Don't you know that tomorrow will be Christmas Day? " And Santa stood there looking sad in the snow As he started to tell me a long tale of woe. He said he'd been stuck at the North Pole alone All his white collar elves had been working from home, And most of the others said "Santa, don't hire us! We can live off the CERB now, thanks to the virus". Those left in the toyshop had little to do. With supply chain disruptions, they could make nothing new. And as for the reindeer, they'd all gone away. None of them left to pull on his sleigh. He said Dasher and Dancer were in quarantine, Prancer and Vixen refused the vaccine, Comet and Cupid were in ICU, So were Donner and Blitzen, they may not pull through. And Rudolph's career can't be resurrected. With his shiny red nose, they all think he's infected. Even with his old sleigh, Santa couldn't go far. Every border to cross needs a new PCR. Santa sighed as he told me how nice it would be If children could once again sit on his knee. He couldn't care less if they're naughty or nice But they'd have to show proof that they'd had their shot twice. But then the old twinkle returned to his eyes. And he said that he'd brought me a Christmas surprise. When I unwrapped the box and opened it wide, Starlight and rainbows streamed out from inside. Some letters whirled round and flew up to the sky And they spelled out a word that was 40 feet high. There first was an H, then an O, then a P, Then I saw it spelled HOPE when it added the E. "Christmas magic" said Santa as he smiled through his beard. Then suddenly all of the reindeer appeared. He jumped into his sleigh and he waved me good-bye, Then he soared o'er the rooftops and into the sky. I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight "Get your vaccines my friends, Merry Christmas, good-night". Then I went back to bed and a sweet Christmas dream Of a world when we'd finished with Covid 19.
Twas the night before Christmas, but Covid was here,
So we all had to stay extra cautious this year.
Our masks were all hung by the chimney with care
In case Santa forgot his and needed a spare.
With Covid, we couldn't leave cookies or cake
So we left Santa hand sanitizer to take.
The children were sleeping, the brave little tots
The ones over five had just had their first shots,
And mom in her kerchief and me in my cap
Had just settled in for a long winter's nap.
But we tossed and we turned all night in our beds
As visions of variants danced in our heads.
Gamma and Delta and now Omicron
These Covid mutations that go on and on
I thought to myself, "If this doesn't get better,
I'll soon be familiar with every Greek letter".
Then just as I started to drift off and doze
A clatter of noise from the front lawn arose.
I leapt from my bed and ran straight down the stair
I opened the door, and an old gent stood there.
His N 95 made him look pretty weird
But I knew who he was by his red suit and beard.
I kept six feet away but blurted out quick
"What are you doing here, jolly Saint Nick?"
Then I said, "Where's your presents, your reindeer and sleigh ?
Don't you know that tomorrow will be Christmas Day? "
And Santa stood there looking sad in the snow
As he started to tell me a long tale of woe.
He said he'd been stuck at the North Pole alone
All his white collar elves had been working from home,
And most of the others said "Santa, don't hire us!
We can live off the CERB now, thanks to the virus".
Those left in the toyshop had little to do.
With supply chain disruptions, they could make nothing new.
And as for the reindeer, they'd all gone away.
None of them left to pull on his sleigh.
He said Dasher and Dancer were in quarantine,
Prancer and Vixen refused the vaccine,
Comet and Cupid were in ICU,
So were Donner and Blitzen, they may not pull through.
And Rudolph's career can't be resurrected.
With his shiny red nose, they all think he's infected.
Even with his old sleigh, Santa couldn't go far.
Every border to cross needs a new PCR.
Santa sighed as he told me how nice it would be
If children could once again sit on his knee.
He couldn't care less if they're naughty or nice
But they'd have to show proof that they'd had their shot twice.
But then the old twinkle returned to his eyes.
And he said that he'd brought me a Christmas surprise.
When I unwrapped the box and opened it wide,
Starlight and rainbows streamed out from inside.
Some letters whirled round and flew up to the sky
And they spelled out a word that was 40 feet high.
There first was an H, then an O, then a P,
Then I saw it spelled HOPE when it added the E.
"Christmas magic" said Santa as he smiled through his beard.
Then suddenly all of the reindeer appeared.
He jumped into his sleigh and he waved me good-bye,
Then he soared o'er the rooftops and into the sky.
I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight
"Get your vaccines my friends, Merry Christmas, good-night".
Then I went back to bed and a sweet Christmas dream
Of a world when we'd finished with Covid 19.
York1 John
I asked my doctor if I gave up delicious food and all alcohol, would I live longer? He said, "No, but it will seem longer."
My OTHER car is a Baldwin...
Alco_Berline by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
howmus I hate to bust your balloon, But..... 73
I hate to bust your balloon, But.....
73
The saying is bust your bubble but that is the best Ray
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
This I understand!~
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Come on Rich! I'll buy that one for a dollar. Kevin is very much alive and well. And by no means am I saying he is not a great person. He was talking trains with Camaro guy a few days ago while the two hens were clucking on the boat
Well then give yours to Kevin.
Rich
Alton Junction
But you didn't get one
Nice touch, TF.
Give mine to Kevin.
Before we go any further.
The one on the left is for Ken. The one on the right is for Garry. And the one on top is for Randy Rinker
That leaves two for you and I.
Good to see ya and Thanks Mike!
I think that was the slice with Happy on it
I'll join you! Happy Birthday TF!!
Mike
Anyone, anyone?
https://youtu.be/uhiCFdWeQfA
Yeah but you still look good Ray And Thanks again.
6 pieces left and a fresh plate.
I got the knife David provided ready to dish it up here.
Track fiddler 58 candles probably could start the house on fire TF
58 candles probably could start the house on fire
58?!? Heck, your just a kid still! Happy Birthday TF! I've got 17 years on you....
I didn't want to try and find out
Thank you Ray.
You get the nose piece
Track fiddler Excuse me, ...Would one of you fine Railroad Gentleman be so kind as to cut the cake and join me? It's long past noon here. TF
Excuse me, ...Would one of you fine Railroad Gentleman be so kind as to cut the cake and join me?
It's long past noon here.
Ahh..... I don't see any candles on that, TF! Afraid it would set the house on fire?
Happy Birthday!
NorthBrit It's after eight pm here. Here's a knife.
It's after eight pm here. Here's a knife.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Good evening Diners. A coffee on the go please, Flo.
This afternoon I converted a four wheeled carriage (I got for Christmas) into a Director's Saloon. (See my railway thread)
From ---
To ----
Now we shall have 'a picky supper'. No cooking. Just what has been made earlier.
Stay Safe Everyone.
Good afternoon, diners.
Just a quick check-in. The kids went to buy some fast food to bring home for lunch.
I'll check in later today.
Glad to hear all the diners so far seem to have had a good Christmas.
Good morning
Apple pie does sound good David. Hope they have some down there at 6:00. I don't much care for hotel eggs but the make your own waffles are pretty good.
Another coffee and we'll try to think of something to do today. There's a big light show at dark tonight.
Good morning Diners. I shall have some apple pie and a large coffee please, Zoe.
After a few busy days it is a quiet day indoors away from the rain outside.
hon30critter NorthBrit I have come across this film of a diorama from 2009. Hi David, The snow in that video was really well done! I wonder what they used. Dave
NorthBrit
Hi David,
The snow in that video was really well done! I wonder what they used.
After ice our new hotel had a choice on cable of The Wizard of Oz or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I took Oz of course, although neither one of them have anyting to do with Christmas.
Judy packed lots of food so neither one of us is hitting the rack early tonight