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    F . A . O . . . . . coop

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

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    came across this little thing and was going to post it but you had already left for the meet , anyway thought it was quite emotive and you may appreciate it

    Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,

    In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone.

    I had come down the chimney with presents to give

    And to see just who in this home did live.

    I looked all about a strange sight I did see,

    No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.

    No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand,

    On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.

    With medals and badges, awards of all kind

    A sober thought came through my mind.

    For this house was different, so dark and dreary,

    I knew I had found the home of a soldier, once I could see

    clearly.

    I heard stories about them, I had to see more

    So I walked down the hall and pushed open the door.

    And there he lay sleeping silent alone,

    Curled up on the floor in his one bedroom home.

    His face so gentle, his room in such disorder,

    Not how I pictured a United States soldier.

    Was this the hero of whom I'd just read?

    Curled up in his poncho, a floor for his bed?

    His head was clean shaven, his weathered face tan,

    I soon understood this was more than a man.

    For I realized the families that I saw that night

    Owed their lives to these men who were willing to fight.

    Soon 'round the world, the children would play,

    And grownups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.

    They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,

    Because of soldiers like this one lying here.

    I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone

    On a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home.

    Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye,

    I dropped to my knees and started to cry.

    The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,

    "Santa don't cry, this life is my choice;

    I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more,

    my life is my God, my country, my Corps."

    With that he rolled over and drifted off into sleep,

    I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.

    I watched him for hours, so silent and still,

    I noticed he shivered from the cold night's chill.

    So I took off my jacket, the one made of red,

    And I covered this Soldier from his toes to his head.

    And I put on his T-shirt of gray and black,

    With an eagle and an Army patch embroidered on back.

    And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,

    And for a shining moment, I was United States Army deep

    inside.

    I didn't want to leave him on that cold dark night,

    This guardian of honor so willing to fight.

    Then the soldier rolled over, whispered with a voice so

    clean and pure,

    "Carry on Santa, it's Christmas Day, all is secure."

    One look at my watch, and I knew he was right,

    Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night!

    *************************************

    Remember our Veterans... Without them, we might not have

    been able to be here today...

    what does RM mean to you ?

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

    Posted

    have to agree with all the other posts in this thread <yes>

    great people , some of whom ive had the pleasure of meeting (spl)

    a great place to be and the only forum i go on partay

    everybodys very friendly ( ;) ) and always willing to help you out :pipe:

    so in conclusion . . . . . . . . R M is the place to be (beer1)

    hello

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

    Posted

    hey there mrs M? <kizz> did you enjoy the meet ?

    yes i did i feel terrible tho. and i wont b sharing a room with coop again fookin snoring kept me up all nite :angry:

    :lol: i know i shouldnt laugh but :lol:

    <angryy>

    <kizz> :pipe:

    the transfer window

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

    Posted

    cant come soon enough for me  :angry:

    that was just unbelievable tonight , absolute pish , no sooner than the tic dropped points and so do we  <angryy>

    here`s an idea , instead of sebo , why dont we play a striker  :wacko:  :angry:  :(  :wacko:  :angry:

    Chances are they have no idea who they want to get.

    i had every intention of staying sober tonight but after watching that rubbish , it makes me glad i got pissed after all :P

    a wee bit of help needed

    in Jimmy Bell's Kitroom

    Posted

    my brother has just got his first pc and hasnt got a broadband connection yet , so i was wondering what the cheapest and most reliable option for him would be ?

    he`s living in glasgow btw

    oh and thanks in anticipation  (beer1)

    It gets bad press but I have to say I've been pretty happy with ntl for 4 and a half years now.

    Cheapest from them is...tenner a month for the first year and then 18 quid after that.

    That's for 2MB I believe.

    cheers danny , i`ll pass this on as it sounds quite good (beer1)

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