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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Easy Rider Date: 27 Dec 99 - 12:50 PM ***Legally and Politically Correct Seasons Greetings*** Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. Also, please include a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2000, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great, and without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith, choice of computer platform, or sexual reference of the wishee. (By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms and conditions. This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others, is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year, or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher.) Happy Holidays from Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar! |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Dani Date: 27 Dec 99 - 12:33 PM MMario, you have it exactly right. Today is my opportunity to relax and enjoy. Tonight will be the quiet glass of whiskey under a beautiful tree for us - the first we've had without thinking of all there is 'to do'. And the first I've had a chance to send you all my love. A custom in our family is to paint messages of the season on mirrors. Don't know where it began, but it's a full warm memory of mirrors past. My favorite, which I offer to all of you: "Heap on more wood the wind blows chill; But let it whistle as it will, we'll keep our Christmas merry still!" Warm blessings to you all as we turn now TOWARD the sun. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Blackcat2 Date: 27 Dec 99 - 11:45 AM Growing up in California & Florida we always had oranges & tangerines in our stockings. I think the main reason is that they are a winter fruit and are a bright cheery color. Perfect as an inexpensive & healthy present. I also got walnuts and toys in my stocking. Happy holidays to all. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Mbo Date: 27 Dec 99 - 11:16 AM Sho 'nuff! Christmastime has just begun! More days to write and play music, hang around on the 'Cat, slack off...great fun for college students who don't have to go back to school until January 10th. Ahh bliss! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: MMario Date: 27 Dec 99 - 09:55 AM Allison....you have it correct...Christmas goes until Twelthnight....(which is part of why I get so frustrated with the "Christmas begins on Thanksgiving" crowd. Driving to work today saw scads of trees on the curb for pickup.....and pitied the people who will not be able to sit and watch the glow of their trees tonight and the next week or so.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 27 Dec 99 - 09:51 AM On the third day of Christmas, my mudcat gave to me... Christmas isn't over yet, at least for those who count the 12 days! We had a peaceful Christmas Day with almost no bickering from the kids- at 10 and 14, that was miracle enough! They were back at it yesterday but only mildly. They are beginning to like each other again, after a spell of enmity. Now I'm enjoying a week's vacation and have a little more time to spend here- and to wish you all, both great and small, a happy, bright new year! Allison-still-recovering-from-two-mummer's-plays |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Susan A-R Date: 26 Dec 99 - 09:54 PM Well, I've had wall to wall family since, well . . I don't know when, but it's calmed down a lot. Merry Christmas to all of you. It's a wonderful and difficult time of year, lots of expectations, and often a lot of distance separating folks. We did quite well, given that it was our first year without Dad. He and Mom had bought presents for us all on their last vacations, so there were many posthumous (sp?) gifts. There were some tears, but generally good ones. He left us a lot of love to share around, and it made for a pretty amazing day. I also got a lovely little ursine cousin of Cleigh. Any thooughts for a name? Oh, and we always got Chanukka gelt in the botom of our stocking (with the orange). Interesting cuutural twist there. Love to all, and a Happy New Year. Susan A-R |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: bill\sables Date: 26 Dec 99 - 06:52 AM Best wishes for Christmas from East Yorkshire Cheers Bill & Lorna |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Date: 26 Dec 99 - 06:15 AM Merry Christmas to every one through out Mudcat land. It is now 11 o'clock on the 26/12/99 as I was working yesterday today is the day for our family gathering christmas dinner is being prepared in the kitchen I'm in trouble for being on the internet and not doing the washing up the kids are happly playing with their christmas prezies so all in the world goes well. So from all my family here to all our family and friends wherever they may be in the world may we wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR/MILLENIUM keith |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: catspaw49 Date: 26 Dec 99 - 12:52 AM Geeziz Sean....Funny you don't think of yourself as a contributor......I do. Maybe its because of instrument threads or chat or something, but when I think of regulars, you're there. And tonight, I'm sorry you're not HERE!!! At the end of this family day, if I can't calm the boys down, I might kill 'em. Come to think of it, right now, I wish I was THERE!!! In any case, from a past life, I know the feeling well. I know you've talked of moving up the state a ways and there are a lot of 'Catters in the Frisco area, including our friend Seed and the infamous El Swanno. Make a plan and do it. Just let the weimaraner out and as I walked through the den I realized that both boys had passed out on the couches, Karen is asleep on the floor surrounded by "Christmas Debris".....gawd whadda mess........ I threw another couple of logs on the fire......we'll clean tomorrow. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: katlaughing Date: 26 Dec 99 - 12:10 AM Sean, darlin, you know you can call on any of us to help in anyway we can, right? I know the long distance thing can be a bytch, but also know what we've accomplished in the past for one another. I am sorry you are alone, but glad to know that the Mudcat and its denizens may have helped you in the past. I have often enjoyed your posts and also the few times we wound up in the chat room at the same time were fun. If there is anything any of us can do to help, please let us know in private message or otherwise. We all care about you, Sean. luvyaKat |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Escamillo Date: 25 Dec 99 - 11:51 PM SeanM, if the sole purpose of this kind and intelligent bunch of people were getting YOU to participate and feel like in a family, it would be worthwhile. Un abrazo (a hug) from this hot and remote site (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Andrés Magré |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: SeanM Date: 25 Dec 99 - 11:41 PM Well, I'm not often a contributor, in either BS or otherwise... But, as I sit here on a lonely christmas night, nursing another black and tan, I realize that the 'cat is an admirable substitute for a family I never have... Merry Christmas (for what it's worth), happy Yule, Kwanza and gods know what else is being celebrated tonight. Thank you all for providing a modicum of sanity amongst a season... well, a season for togetherness for someone who's not. M |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Escamillo Date: 25 Dec 99 - 10:58 PM I'll repeat my posting in the Merry Christmas from Down Under thread: If this is "down under" then I'll sum to a "Merry Christmas" to all Mudcatters from this hemisphere. And thanks to all for all the things I learnt from you, and all the fun and the sadness we have shared. Un abrazo from Buenos Aires, Argentina - Andrés Magré By the way, is a ChristmaSS a typo, or is it rather what I think ?
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Liz the Squeak Date: 25 Dec 99 - 07:25 PM Bonnie - But why would she want to give him a Puerto Rican name??? Joseph to Mary, looking pointedly at shepherds, kings, angelic host, etc, "All this and you STILL want an announcement in the Jewish Chronicle?" LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: poet Date: 25 Dec 99 - 06:27 PM I never saw an orange or a banana until I was six years old which coincidentally was a year after the end of the war (Hitlers). and that was in a Christmas stocking. Sad Memories. But I wish to you on the cat all that you wish for yourselves but above all I wish you peace. Graham Hyett (Guernsey) |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: bobby's girl Date: 25 Dec 99 - 05:44 PM I'm sitting here in the late evening of Christmas Day, having had a really good day, and the last thing I have to do to make the day complete is to wish all my Mudcat friends a Very Happy Christmas (whats left of it) and a very Happy New Millenium |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: catspaw49 Date: 25 Dec 99 - 03:02 PM I'm so glad I'm several states away. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Mbo Date: 25 Dec 99 - 02:58 PM Well, surprisingly, it's taken me till 2:51 pm to get on the 'Cat! I'm sitting here with my brand new Highland bagpipe practice chanter--I can't put it down! Merry Christmas to all Mudcatters all over the world, from Jacksonville, North Carolina! --Mbo |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Bill D Date: 25 Dec 99 - 01:50 PM Merry Christmas to all...we are off in a couple of hours to the 'folk ghetto' of Silver Spring, MD to spend Christmas with SongBob, Lorraine & hubby George, KathWestra, and others...maybe even Charlie Baum, a good Jewish boy, will drop in and watch the silliness and kibitz on the season..LaMarca & her hubby George are off to relatives, but they will be here for New Years... oh...about those oranges & tangerines!!!..Years ago, when planes flew slowly and winters were cold, citrus fruit was a rare and expensive treat, and thus a very special stocking stuffer at Christmas. Nowdays, when it not so hard to obtain, the tradition sort of continues.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: bob schwarer Date: 25 Dec 99 - 01:29 PM Merry Christmas to all and to all a great 2000. Bob S. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 25 Dec 99 - 01:18 PM Merry Christmas to all my extended family, and best wishes for the last year of the 20th century and the second millenium. My life has become much richer in the last year and a half thanks to all of you, from the oldest (Max, who is less than half my age), to the newcomers who have posted above who already have realized what a magical place this is. Mick, you great sweet compassionate dedicated bear of a man, will you be the channel of our healing thoughts and the bearer of our love to the ailing Muddie you mentioned? The fact she doesn't want to burden us with worries over her illness should not stop us from channeling our feelings and energies her way. I think I might start collecting names and rhymes for an epic Christmas/new millennium poem to be published about a year from now: heroic couplets, of course--Iambic pentameter rhymed aabbccdd etc. It'll probably run a thousand lines or so, if I can squeeze two or three names per line into it--yea, if the 'Cat continues to grow at its present rate, it might be ten thousand lines. I'd better get started. A Muddy Catmas to you all (thanks, Hagbard--that was brilliant) |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: bbc Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:31 PM Well, it took till after noon for me to have a chance to check in, but I wish you all the best of whatever season you celebrate. I am feeling very blessed here. We have the traditional gathering--me, children, fiance & his mom, & former spouse--all invited & harmonious. The best parts of this Christmas, for me, have been the tiny little things I have been able to do for others, which have touched & encouraged them. Pardon me if I wax religious just for a moment. I feel that, lately, God has been showing me that if I am willing to give the simple things that He brings to my mind & heart, that He can multiply the result for the recipient. Whether you believe in the Divine or not, we each can give to others from the wealth of our unique personalities. People in our world are so sorely in need of touch, love, & just being acknowledged as worthy of attention. Yes, I know of the hurting 'catter, too, & am praying. Being private is ok, but many of us are willing & ready to give some support when we know there is an issue. Let's all be humble enough to seek the help we need. And let's all be open to hear the needs of others. So often, a simple touch or word can make a difference for the good in someone's life. Enough preaching for now. Gotta go make the big meal! love to you all from NY, bbc |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: sophocleese Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:25 PM That's a great gift skarpi. I'm writing at noon on Christmas Day here. In the background I can hear my kids playing cheerfully with some of their presents. For once they're not running full tilt trying to open everything in sight but are happy with what they've unwrapped. Outside the sky is grey and light snow is falling. The kids said they didn't want roast turkey this year so I have an easier dinner to prepare. I also have a new recorder to play with. Now I just have to get my husband over the flu without the rest of us catching it... MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MUDCATTERS!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Little Neophyte Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:22 PM Merry Christmas everyone Do you know how Mary chose the name for her new baby boy? She was in the manger in the middle of giving birth, in overwhelming pain screaming to her husband Joseph, JESUS CHRIST!!!!!! BB |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: harpgirl Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:11 PM Merry Christmas and HNY to all my friends at Mudcat! Mick, if our friend who is ill is also lonely, we could cheer her up if we knew who it was! harpgirl |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: skarpi Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:00 PM Hallo all , this christmas has been good and bad for me and my family. My oldest son has been very ill and this morning i think we got the best gift of all , he got better. Thank you god for this gift. The doctors say that he is going to alrigt. Tonight we will all be together. This is from me and my family to you all : May you all have a merry christmas and have good time over the millenium . Love to you all From skarpi Iceland. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Big Mick Date: 25 Dec 99 - 11:51 AM And 'Spaw, .......smartass applied to you is a term of endearment.......I really love you, my friend......my very dear friend. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Dave Swan Date: 25 Dec 99 - 11:23 AM A very Merry Christmas to all with our warmest regards and very best wishes. Dave & Pam |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Winters Wages Date: 25 Dec 99 - 11:14 AM Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Bagdad By The Bay**** 88's Lloyd Jones Jr. (Winters Wages) ***Herb Caen |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: catspaw49 Date: 25 Dec 99 - 10:50 AM Thanks Mick.....not for the "smartass" compliment, but for mentioning others. We talked this morning of kids and Christmas past when we have had a housefull...and some of them we know about and some of them we don't...but all of them we remember. And I assure you the 'Catter is in my thoughts and many others and we all send our best both this day and everyday and hope her choice is not to give up but to give in to the power that this community of spirits can provide. Best to you my good friend....Best to you all. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: T in Oklahoma (Okiemockbird) Date: 25 Dec 99 - 10:30 AM Thanks to all for the good wishes, and good wishes to all in return! T. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Big Mick Date: 25 Dec 99 - 09:42 AM I am sitting here, it's half nine on Christmas morning. I have read my friend 'Spaw's wonderful poem, and despite his being the biggest smartass I have ever known (and I have known a few), I know how blessed I am to have him. I am watching my 7 year old happily playing with more than she needs, I am looking at this beautiful Franklin Mint Celtic Cross ring that they gave me.........and yet I feel some sadness. Because while I feel the warmth of my family's love and enjoyment, I am thinking of a Mudcatter who doesn't want you all to know how sick she is, and how lonely she feels. I am so afraid that she will give up...................I am thinking of my little kids that I played Santa for, who wouldn't have mittens if good folks didn't donate them.........We have so much that we MUST sing about. We must use our gifts to make a difference, my friends. Think of the talent in this community, if we could find a way to tap it around the world........find a way to make a difference, even if only for some. I know I am rambling, but my mind is swirling at the possibilities of finding a way to tap our collective good will and talent for something good.......I don't know......... Big Mick |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Barbara Date: 25 Dec 99 - 09:30 AM Happy Soltanakwaanzimas! And many many blessings on all you Mudcatters, my friends, I say in a moment of stillness at 6 am before the papershredding begins. Blessings, Barbara |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Pete Peterson Date: 25 Dec 99 - 09:03 AM Merry Christmas to all from Riegelsville PA (about 41 N 75 W) where it is clear and cold. I just read BAZ's greeting "May Christmas bring you all of the good things you have wished for others", shed a tear, and second that wish. PETE |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Áine Date: 25 Dec 99 - 08:18 AM It's just after 7 a.m. here in Texas, and the hubby and children are still asleep in their beds, a situation I'm sure that will not last long. Santa has come and I've lit the tree lights in anticipation of the morning's excitement. So, before I'm called to 'duty', I just wanted to tell all my friends here at the 'Cat to consider yourselves Serendipity's present to me; for I have tried to remember how I came to be here, and I cannot -- but, your friendship has made me ponder and wonder, laugh and cry, sing and shout. I cannot imagine a better gift than that. May you all be blessed with a wonderful and happy New Year. Your serendipitous friend, Áine |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Kernow John Date: 25 Dec 99 - 06:36 AM God Bless you all May Christmas bring you all the good things you've wished for others. From Baz in a storm lashed Cornwall. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Jack The Lad Date: 25 Dec 99 - 04:23 AM I too , remember getting a tangerine or mandarine in my pillowcase at the end of the bed on Christmas morn. As a Jew growing up in the UK I wanted it both ways(and why not?) Now here in Israel, I just went into my garden and picked a delicious tangerine straight off the tree. Perhaps we got them then because this is the tangerine season in the Holy Land, and perhaps it was because they were so rare in England. Whatever, Merry Christmas to you all from me Mev a new mudcatter and glad to have found you. |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Jon Freeman Date: 25 Dec 99 - 03:39 AM Well, I haven't been to bed yet and I probably should go soon. I opened my pressies just after midnight and have been scoffing sweets (mostly an excellent US import -or is it export?) and consuming my present to myself (1/2 bottle of whiskey and a couple or three cans of the black stuff) since. The whisky is gone now and I suppose it is time to sleep it off but I don't feel tired yet. Just hope I'll be in a fit state for dinner at a friends later... Jon
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: roopoo Date: 25 Dec 99 - 03:24 AM Just after 8am here in Yorkshire. The carols have been sung last night by candlelight, the village pub has been visited and beery kisses under mistletoe exchanged. The family is stirring, and soon the busyness of "The Day" will properly begin. A very happy Christmas to the global Mudcat family! mouldy |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: katlaughing Date: 25 Dec 99 - 03:13 AM Spaw, that was truly beautiful, same to you, darlin. Thosp, he's right, you are a hard act to follow, but we love it! And, Larry, a mouse??!!! Tell us more! Could this be a new playmate to Cleigh O'Possum??!! katlaughing |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: InOBU Date: 25 Dec 99 - 01:29 AM Merry Christmas From Larry and Genie, And from our mouse (Bongo Knock Otway Merry Kissmouse! |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Jefe1946 Date: 25 Dec 99 - 01:27 AM Merry Christmas from Southern Oregon Jeff |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: catspaw49 Date: 25 Dec 99 - 01:16 AM Ya know thosp, I love ya.....but its hard to follow you!
"Tis the night before Christmas and Ol Spaw's worn out. Merry Christmas Spaw
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: McKnees Date: 25 Dec 99 - 01:08 AM Happy Holidays I'm glad to be a Mudcat cat, all the best for the new year McKnees |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Big Mick Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:53 AM Peace on earth, goodwill to all..........No matter your beliefs, may the spirit of this season be with you. Max, I told you that you had created something that would outlive you.........believe it, my friend. We are a worldwide community of friends. Big Mick |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: thosp Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:26 AM peace |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Mary G Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:24 AM Merry Christmas from Vancouver, WA...a beautiful cold night.... and for those who are hungry, can you click here and pass the word.. http://www.thehungersite.com/index.html feeds someone a meal..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: katlaughing Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:23 AM Night Owl, sorry for the typo! |
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Subject: RE: BS: MERRY CHRISTMASS From: Frank Maher Date: 25 Dec 99 - 12:13 AM A Very Merry Christmas from Newfoundland!!!!! |