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December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas Eve Open Thread
— Ace

Merry Christmas, you ~~morons~~ friends.

I post that every year.

Oh, someone did a new one:

Posted by: Ace at 01:24 PM | Comments (296)
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1 happy christmas ya'll

Posted by: oc joe at December 24, 2013 01:24 PM (hqVUe)

2 Same to you but more of it!

Posted by: duke at December 24, 2013 01:25 PM (enhDu)

3 Merry Christmas!!

Posted by: JoeyBagels at December 24, 2013 01:25 PM (Usdw3)

4 Keep the change, you filthy animal.

Posted by: Bruce at December 24, 2013 01:26 PM (nZ561)

5 Merry Christmas Ace & horde! Ace, thank you for all you do & for letting me hang out with all of the cool kids & pop off with my smart assed opinions.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2013 01:27 PM (d0Dmj)

6 Merry Christmas to all of you.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at December 24, 2013 01:27 PM (l3vZN)

7 they say it may be 80 tomorrow, I guess I will just have to deal with it.

Posted by: oc joe at December 24, 2013 01:27 PM (hqVUe)

8 My best Christmas wishes to Ace, the cobs, and the entire Horde. You've all indulged me with immense patience and goodwill over this past year.

Posted by: DamnDirtyRINO at December 24, 2013 01:28 PM (m0h0I)

9 Merry Christmas!

Posted by: Carol at December 24, 2013 01:29 PM (4BXhj)

10 Crap. I forgot Firefox doesn't like ampersands. #5 should have read:
Merry Christmas Ace AND horde!

Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2013 01:29 PM (d0Dmj)

11 Top 30 quotes of 2013 and Ace is one: http://tinyurl.com/mpc2rhb

Posted by: DAve at December 24, 2013 01:31 PM (b7yum)

12 A very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all the morons and 'ettes . Especially the 'ettes . Thank you for what you do here Ace and the cob logs .

Posted by: Bill D. Cat at December 24, 2013 01:32 PM (XWw96)

13 Marco Rubio's garbage used to be Ace's "friend" and look how that ended up.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at December 24, 2013 01:32 PM (8ZskC)

14 Feliz Navida y Prospero AÃ±o Nuevo

Posted by: armadillo at December 24, 2013 01:33 PM (qQk+U)

15 Merry Christmas from me and the Post Office, which just announced a 3 cent hike in postage effective Jan. 26th.

Posted by: GnuBreed at December 24, 2013 01:34 PM (wNF3N)

16 Merry Christmas to all.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 24, 2013 01:34 PM (g1DWB)

17 For anybody with clear skies and working eyes, take a gander at Jupiter tonight, and Saturn early morning. A triple conjunction of these two planets in 7 B.C. was significant enough to intrigue a trio of astrologers to travel into Judea and, well you know the rest. Merry Christmas, everyone.

Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 01:34 PM (6d/TO)

18 Christmas is racist.

Posted by: Chris Matthews at December 24, 2013 01:35 PM (2ArJQ)

19 ahhh, NOW it's Christmas at AoS!

Posted by: soothsayer at December 24, 2013 01:35 PM (avC+E)

20 Luke 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Merry Christmas all!

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 24, 2013 01:35 PM (N/Sup)

21 For anybody with clear skies and working eyes, take a gander at Jupiter tonight, and Saturn early morning.

CAC, for those of us that are not too bright, where do we look? N? S? E? W?

Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2013 01:36 PM (d0Dmj)

22 Merry Christmas, ace, cobs, 'rons, and 'ettes! I'm listening to Michael Medved's special program about the history of Christmas. He often irritates me about politics, but his Christmas show is a grand slam.

Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2013 01:37 PM (sdi6R)

23 @20 , UP .

Posted by: Bill D. Cat at December 24, 2013 01:37 PM (XWw96)

24 Merry Christmas to the Horde and its head Ewok! I comment little and read a lot. And spend much money on new keyboards and monitors.

Posted by: AZ Hi Desert (All my Hate cannot be found) at December 24, 2013 01:37 PM (ial2b)

25 in honor of the holidays, Joe Biden went to a supermarket and pardoned one of the rotisserie chickens. He then drank another quart of eggnog, rubbed some crunchy mayonnaise in his hair, and finally began trying on women's underwear while singing "don we now our gay apparel".

Posted by: Mallfly at December 24, 2013 01:37 PM (bJm7W)

26 Merry Christmas to you, Ace and to the best commenters on the interweds.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 24, 2013 01:37 PM (o9Rp5)

27 Merry Christmas to the fun-est folks on the www. SlÃ¡inte.

Posted by: Mr. Dave at December 24, 2013 01:38 PM (h0W5Q)

28 20 Look for the bright lights in the sky

Posted by: DAve at December 24, 2013 01:38 PM (b7yum)

29 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF MY MORON FRIENDS!!!

Posted by: Tex Lovera at December 24, 2013 01:39 PM (HRp/k)

30 Merry Christmas Horde.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 24, 2013 01:39 PM (FYUWS)

31 Merry Christmas, Ace. You, too, you fap of morons. Hope everyone has a great Holiday. Damn, I just remembered, I forgot to get Skittles and Tea to leave out, tonight. You know, just in case.

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 01:40 PM (0vTuh)

32 I'm STILL ghey for zombie

Posted by: DAve at December 24, 2013 01:40 PM (b7yum)

33 Look for the bright lights in the sky
Posted by: DAve

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas???

Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2013 01:41 PM (d0Dmj)

34 **Hanging around under the mistletoe. **

Posted by: Best, Mike at December 24, 2013 01:42 PM (0vTuh)

35 Merry Christmas from snowy & subzero Sioux Falls, SD. Opening up the church, which is nice and warm... giving thanks for Jesus at 6 pm CST. God bless you all.

Posted by: Timothy Fountain at December 24, 2013 01:42 PM (KQ5mV)

36 31 I had an interesting conversation with him on the BART last year. He's very articulate for a black guy as Joe Biden would say

Posted by: DAve at December 24, 2013 01:42 PM (b7yum)

37 I wonder what Pajama Boy is doing for fun tonight. Sharing thoughts with the rest of the intellectual elite on the facebook OFA page, I suppose.

Posted by: Mallfly at December 24, 2013 01:42 PM (bJm7W)

38 33 Pucker up big sexy

Posted by: DAve at December 24, 2013 01:43 PM (b7yum)

39 I got a lot of problems with you people, and now you're gonna hear about it!

Posted by: Frank Costanza at December 24, 2013 01:43 PM (0vTuh)

Luke 2: 10 - 14

¹⁰And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

¹¹For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

¹²And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

¹⁴Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Merry Christmas Ace, COB's, Morons/ettes.

Let's pledge to make next year better. May we all overcome obstacles that are put in our way.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at December 24, 2013 01:43 PM (jucos)

41 Merry Christmas! And I hope everyone has a wonderful day tomorrow, whether they celebrate Christmas or not. Enjoy life, be kind, and rest up, because 2014 will surely try our spirits.

Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2013 01:44 PM (zDsvJ)

42 CAC, for those of us that are not too bright, where do we look? N? S? E? W? Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2013 05:36 PM (d0Dmj) Jupiter will be the brightest "star" visible all night long, rising shortly after sunset in the East. Once Venus sets after around 7pm, it will have no rival in the sky. Saturn is dimmer, so here's where to look: http://oi44.tinypic.com/9hkj07.jpg That's approximately 530am local time.

Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 01:44 PM (6d/TO)

43 Tomorrow All Day will be one post... of a burning yule log. I love it!

Posted by: soothsayer at December 24, 2013 01:44 PM (avC+E)

44 Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at December 24, 2013 05:43 PM (jucos) I love that. The MSM couldn't take that from Charles shultz or us.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 24, 2013 01:45 PM (XIxXP)

45 Jupiter will be the brightest "star" visible all night long, rising shortly after sunset in the East. Once Venus sets after around 7pm, it will have no rival in the sky.

Saturn is dimmer, so here's where to look:
http://oi44.tinypic.com/9hkj07.jpg That's approximately 530am local time. Posted by: CAC

Many thanks!

Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2013 01:45 PM (d0Dmj)

46 Merry Christmas Ace, cobs, and Morons. I hope all of you get really good stuff for Christmas and eat something yummy. I hope Barky and Mrs. Barky get lumps of coal in their stockings.

Posted by: L, elle at December 24, 2013 01:47 PM (0xqKe)

47 Merry Christmas to you Ace and all of the horde. You all make me laugh all the time - thus keeping me sane in these difficult days.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 01:48 PM (PlTXA)

48 Everyone signed up for Obamacare yet? You have about 10 more hours.

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at December 24, 2013 01:48 PM (0LHZx)

49 Saturn is dimmer Nobody's dimmer than me.

Posted by: Joe Biden at December 24, 2013 01:49 PM (0vTuh)

50 Merry Christmas!

Just back from the barnyard service (the one with all the little tikes).

Lots of shrieks and howls. I love that service every Christmas. Communion and candles and screaming kiddies. Just like it's supposed to be.

Off to the in-laws for oysters and booze. Yay!

Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2013 01:49 PM (4Mv1T)

51 I shall post my yearly night before Christmas poem. Twas the night before Christmas And all through AceÂ’s house Not a creature was stirring, not one pubic louse The panties where hung from the clothesline with care To give the stale crotches some much needed air When all of the sudden there arose such a clatter AlextheChick slipped on her stompyboots to see what was the matter To the window she scurried her ass When a Reindeer turd landed, Splat! right on the glass Vic looked up from reading the news, his face all forlorn While the young rons where in the attic fapping to porn The ronnettes gathered to hatch a plan They wanted kick ass gifts from the bearded fat man They pulled their frilly knickers up above the knee Then lounged like little vixens, neath the christmas tree When suddenly out of the fireplace, Santa Appeared He had no bag of gifts, and that seemed awfully weird. The rons stopped fapping and gathered on the stairs The fat man looking jolly, just stood smiled and stared. He reached for the nog, so cold and icy It was loaded down with Val-u-rite and just a little bit spicy. With a gloved hand, he wiped his beard His eyes began to twinkle and his throat he cleared. His voice thundered loud enough to wake up the dead It even shook Ace out of his bed. People I will tell you, I have watched you all year Voicing your happiness your sadness and fear I have no gifts for you, because you need nothing You have each other and that is really something. Our world has grown cold, lonely and dark, it is people like you the provide a needed spark I challenge you to be kind to those who are ignorant and mean When you want to make your voice angry and dirty, try to keep it clean On this holiest of nights remember you are loved By each other and the one from above. Santa chugged another nog and up the Chimney he went When suddenly a troll popped out of the heating vent He yelled out loud, HaHa, no gifts for you Cause you hate the black man, Mexicans and Jews Captain hate smiled and said Â“We need no gifts just each other And by the way, go fuck your mother. The troll ran outside and saw Santa in his sleigh He could not defeat the Morons on this holiest of days And as Santa rode off the troll screamed with a leer Â“YOU'RE A POTBELLIED ASSHOLE, AND PROBABLY QUEER

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 24, 2013 01:50 PM (XIxXP)

52 Damn I forgot the cranberries

Posted by: Joe at December 24, 2013 01:50 PM (69fz+)

53 OSP..... Charles Schultz went to the same grade school as I did, many, many years before I did.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at December 24, 2013 01:51 PM (jucos)

54 Must get Ready for Church. Merry Christmas all.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 24, 2013 01:53 PM (XIxXP)

55 Thanks, OSP!

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 01:53 PM (0vTuh)

56 Love the poem OSP.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 01:54 PM (PlTXA)

57 Merry Christmas ace, also the horde.

Posted by: Ronster at December 24, 2013 01:54 PM (Rru72)

Merry Christmas to Ace, the cobs and all the horde.

And a prosperous New Year for you all!

Posted by: Liberty Lover at December 24, 2013 01:54 PM (rKqYL)

59 2013 was a bad year, for reasons I need not get into. We suffered. And it looks like we'll be long-sufferring for the duration. But today is the day to remember that as bad as it all is, it is Of The World. All this is temporary. Today we celebrate Salvation; a reprieve, if you like, from this World and all the wordly trappings that diminish us. Merry CHRISTmas, everyone.

Posted by: soothsayer at December 24, 2013 01:55 PM (avC+E)

60 Oh hey! Puppy burritos!

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 01:55 PM (PlTXA)

61 Merry Christmas to all you guys, as we apparently say here in Los Angeles, according to that sidebar quiz. Of course, I'm not 15 anymore, so let me say Merry Christmas to all of you fabulous Morons out there in Moronia. Y'all're keeping me sane.

Posted by: Otis Criblecoblis at December 24, 2013 01:55 PM (IlZPo)

62 Merry Christmas, Horde.

For all the problems I have with you people and for all that you hear about it, I am deeply grateful for you jackwagons.

Except for [ you ]. [ you ] know who [ you ] are.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 01:55 PM (Gk3SS)

63 Saturn is dimmer, so here's where to look:
http://oi44.tinypic.com/9hkj07.jpg That's approximately 530am local time.

I have yet to be convinced that 5:30am exists.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at December 24, 2013 01:56 PM (SY2Kh)

64 To Ace and all the cobs, and co-cobs, and second assistant cobs.

Thanks for cranking it out everyday, and a place for us to rant, make friends and enemies.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2013 01:56 PM (4Mv1T)

65 OMG my cute meter exploded with the puppies! Good Christmas stuff. It ain't snowing here but it's fer sure cold as grandpa's grapes.

Posted by: tangonine at December 24, 2013 01:56 PM (x3YFz)

66 1st picture. Cute little fuckers. As for the rest of you _____________ Merry Christmas

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2013 01:57 PM (HVff2)

67 Merry Christmas to Ace, the cobs, and the horde. I want to let you know that the insight and humor here helped get me through some tough times this summer and fall. So thanks to everyone. You never know who you might be helping or how. CAC - my husband decided that a telescope would be a great "family gift". I sent him the link to your Beginners Guide for telescope buying and we ended up getting one of your recommendations. Looking forward to lots of stargazing!

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 24, 2013 01:59 PM (7Y+gf)

68 CAC, for those of us for whom whatever direction we're facing is North, can I have moar Val U Rite?

*kisses OSP on cheek* Awesome poem is still awesome.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 01:59 PM (Gk3SS)

69 Don't forget to say hey to a single lonley neighbor this time of year. It is alway's much appreciated. Tomorrow is shaping up well. Eat ham samiches and chip's with beer,while watching the Lakers lose to whoever they play,with the neighbor.Should be enthralling and full of thought crimes. what are you doing?

Posted by: oc joe at December 24, 2013 01:59 PM (hqVUe)

70 Merry Christmas! I wanted to give you all presents but how do you wrap burning hatred?

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at December 24, 2013 01:59 PM (oFCZn)

71
Damn I forgot the cranberries
Posted by: Joe

Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending!

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at December 24, 2013 02:00 PM (kdS6q)

72 Jupiter will be the brightest "star" visible all night long, rising shortly after sunset in the East. Once Venus sets after around 7pm, it will have no rival in the sky. Saturn is dimmer, so here's where to look: http://oi44.tinypic.com/9hkj07.jpg That's approximately 530am local time. Posted by: CAC Oh Yeah, the family gets our new telescope tonight so I can finally learn what the heck you are talking about in your space thread.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 24, 2013 02:00 PM (XIxXP)

73 OSP wonderful poem

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2013 02:01 PM (HVff2)

74 Wishing you all a gay holiday.

Posted by: traye at December 24, 2013 02:01 PM (m7B7Z)

75 Keeping warm Misanthrope?

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 02:01 PM (PlTXA)

76 *kisses OSP on cheek* Awesome poem is still awesome. Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 05:59 PM (Gk3SS) *OSP Blushes like a twelve year old at his first dance.*

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 24, 2013 02:01 PM (XIxXP)

77 It's Christmas in Peruvia. This is the time of year when thoughts of their yearly baths dance in Peruvian womens heads.

Posted by: Truck Monkey, Gruntled New Business Owner at December 24, 2013 02:01 PM (jucos)

78 how do you wrap burning hatred? A Hat Box makes for a nice presentation.

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 02:01 PM (0vTuh)

79 I wanted to give you all presents but how do you wrap burning hatred?
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis
-------------------------

The same way dog walkers pick up those steaming little turds in plastic bags every morning.

Very carefully.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2013 02:02 PM (4Mv1T)

80 A Hat Box makes for a nice presentation. Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 06:01 PM (0vTuh) LOL

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 24, 2013 02:02 PM (XIxXP)

81 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTx-sdR6Yzk&list=FLwUQUaOGG7BnFgvnulIwl6A

Posted by: The Notorious M.E.G. at December 24, 2013 02:02 PM (jYDIW)

82 To those who served, are serving, and are away from families this Christmas, from a grateful American, thank you for your service and Merry Christmas to you & yours.

Merry Christmas, My Friend

This attribution does a great disservice to the poem's true author, James M. Schmidt, who was a Lance Corporal stationed in Washington, D.C., when he wrote the poem back in 1986. As Corporal Schmidt told us in December 2002:

The true story is that while a Lance Corporal serving as Battalion Counter Sniper at the Marine Barracks 8th & I, Washington, DC, under Commandant P.X. Kelly and Battalion Commander D.J. Myers [in 1986], I wrote this poem to hang on the door of the Gym in the BEQ. When Colonel Myers came upon it, he read it and immediately had copies sent to each department at the Barracks and promptly dismissed the entire Battalion early for Christmas leave. The poem was placed that day in the Marine Corps Gazette, distributed worldwide and later submitted to Leatherneck Magazine.

Schmidt's original version, entitled "Merry Christmas, My Friend," was published in http://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck

"Merry Christmas, My Friend" has been a holiday favorite among "leatherneckphiles" for nearly the time it takes to complete a Marine Corps career. Few, however, know who wrote it and when. Former Corporal James M. Schmidt, stationed at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., pounded it out 17 years ago on a typewriter while awaiting the commanding officer's Christmas holiday decorations inspection . . .while other leathernecks strung lights for the Barracks' annual Christmas decoration contest, Schmidt contributed his poem to his section.

Over the years the text of "Merry Christmas, My Friend" has been altered to change Marine-specific wording into Army references (including the title: U.S. Marines do not refer to themselves as "soldiers") and to incorporate line-ending rhyme changes necessitated by those alterations.

We reproduce below Corporal Schmidt's version as printed in Leatherneck back in 1991:

Merry Christmas, My Friend

TÂ’was 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

As 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 a far distant land.

With medals and badges, awards of all kind,
a sobering thought soon came to my mind.
For this house was different, unlike any I'd seen.
This was the home of a U.S. Marine.

I'd 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.

He seemed so gentle, his face so serene,
Not how I pictured a U.S. Marine.
Was this the hero, of whom IÂ’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 around the Nation, the children would play,
And grown-ups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom, each month and all year,
because of Marines like this one lying here.

I couldnÂ’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 I started to cry.

He must have awoken, for 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, 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 covered this Marine from his toes to his head.
Then I put on his T-shirt of scarlet and gold,
with an eagle, globe and anchor emblazoned so bold.
And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,
and for one shining moment, I was Marine Corps deep inside.

I didn't want to leave him so quiet in the night,
this guardian of honor so willing to fight.
But half asleep he rolled over, and in a voice clean and pure,
said "Carry on, Santa, it's Christmas Day, all secure."
One look at my watch and I knew he was right,
Merry Christmas my friend, Semper Fi and goodnight.

After leaving the Corps, Corporal Schmidt earned a law degree and now serves as an entertainment attorney in Los Angeles and is director of operations for a security consulting firm.

Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2013 02:03 PM (d0Dmj)

83 Hey! There's Perry! Merry Christmas to the Moron Horde!

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 02:03 PM (UAMVq)

Tomorrow when we all honor the tradition of the quasi-venerable tradition of the left and the media, celebrating the manifestation upon this earth of their messiah.... whoops... that's every other day of the year...

Merry Xmas to all and theirs!

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at December 24, 2013 02:09 PM (BZAd3)

85 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Horde. To those whose lives are filled with joy, may it ever be so. To those whose lives are filled with sorrow, may joy find its way to you. To those with those who bring grief, may you all find a way to turn grief into joy. To those alone, may you find contentment alone or may someone who needs you find you and bring you both joy. I think that covers most of the bases.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at December 24, 2013 02:09 PM (qyfb5)

86 Merry Christmas, you ~~morons~~ friends. The Ewok is going soft on us. Where's Annalisa?

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 02:10 PM (0vTuh)

87 Merry Christmas and thanks for allowing me to lurk in the suburbs of Moronville.

Posted by: Northernlurker, moron wannabe at December 24, 2013 02:11 PM (BLAfs)

88 I think burning hatred goes in a bottle, like time and sunshine.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith[/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at December 24, 2013 02:11 PM (qyfb5)

89 16 A triple conjunction of these two planets in 7 B.C. was significant enough to intrigue a trio of astrologers to travel into Judea and, well you know the rest. Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 05:34 PM (6d/TO) Maybe not. Several years ago, Michael R. Molnar, who is an astronomer, wrote a book giving an astrological explanation for the Star of Bethlehem. http://www.eclipse.net/~molnar/ I haven't read the book, but it got a rave review in Sky & Telescope magazine. See Bradley E. Schafer's blurb about halfway down this page: http://www.eclipse.net/~molnar/review.html More reviews at Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/o9luhon It's important to remember that before the time of Kepler around 1600, astronomy and astrology were one and the same. There was no difference between them. Ancient skywatchers studied the stars in order to discover portents about the future. That is what the Magi would have considered noteworthy, rather than purely astronomical events.

Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2013 02:13 PM (sdi6R)

90 "Burning Hatred" would be an appropriate name the fake scotch I usually drink.

It has to be fake, real scotch would taste better.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2013 02:13 PM (4Mv1T)

91 Merry Christmas and may God bless y'all.

Posted by: tbodie at December 24, 2013 02:13 PM (rf20m)

92 Thanks OSP great poem and Rickb got a little teary,and Merry Christmas to all the horde who graciously me admission to a place where I can see a great hope for the future.

Posted by: Fourth Horseman at December 24, 2013 02:13 PM (KuZ6A)

93 I thought 'burning hatred' was a euphemism for holiday fruitcake.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at December 24, 2013 02:14 PM (SY2Kh)

94 I saw Burning Hatred open up for Burning Spear at the Hartford Civic Center in 1994.

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 02:15 PM (0vTuh)

95 "Burning Hatred"

The new meme for 2014.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2013 02:15 PM (4Mv1T)

96 I saw Burning Hatred open for The Cranberries in '93

Posted by: Joe at December 24, 2013 02:15 PM (69fz+)

97 Merry Christmas all ! While I generally just lurk, I want you all to know I appreciate the continuos gift of humor that I receive here every day.

Posted by: NativeNH at December 24, 2013 02:17 PM (e4jud)

98 Merry Christmas, horde, and thanks CAC. We are going to midnight mass (which is actually at midnight in Round Rock). I think IÂ’m hungry, though. I read that as Â“Saturn is dinner.Â”

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at December 24, 2013 02:17 PM (WX3R9)

99 Damn garrett - Merry Christmas!

Posted by: Joe at December 24, 2013 02:18 PM (69fz+)

100 Corgi puppies! I've had two, and they are the best. They like to party and are good sports. I could see them hanging out in a Christmas stocking. For about 3 seconds.

Posted by: small town girl in wyoming at December 24, 2013 02:19 PM (FzKdW)

101 I saw Burning Hatred jam with The Sores at Filthapalooza 97.

Posted by: ace at December 24, 2013 02:19 PM (/FnUH)

102 Burning hatred would be a good name for one of those super hot sauces.

Posted by: Northernlurker, moron wannabe at December 24, 2013 02:20 PM (BLAfs)

103 Nothing gets me in the Christmas spirit like a little bit of R. Lee Ermey.

NSFW, NSFK, funny as hell, Gawd bless the internets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YW0Z6WIgXI

Top of the season to all of the Horde, and the Ewok, and even the occasional traitorous meatball.

Posted by: torquewrench at December 24, 2013 02:20 PM (gqT4g)

104 Old and busted; what are you rebelling against? "what you got?" New and shiny; what are you rebelling against? "what you got?" 2014 summed up for ya.

Posted by: depends on what the meaning of.... at December 24, 2013 02:20 PM (hqVUe)

105 Just peachy Maud. You have enough snow?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2013 02:20 PM (HVff2)

106 merry xmas to ace, cobs and the horde. may peace be on you all and many blessings to come

Posted by: A.G. at December 24, 2013 02:21 PM (Tk4rW)

107 Merry Christmas you passionate, thoughtful group of perverts, drunks and poets.

Posted by: Wonkish Rogue at December 24, 2013 02:22 PM (dvRYt)

108 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

*hic*

Posted by: Fightin' John Boehner at December 24, 2013 02:23 PM (UHsuO)

109 Nothing says Christmas eve in Texas like warm tamales and cold beer with family and friends. Merry Christmas everyone.

Posted by: USA at December 24, 2013 02:24 PM (VIaw0)

110 Corgi puppies! I've had two, and they are the best. They like to party and are good sports. I could see them hanging out in a Christmas stocking. For about 3 seconds. Posted by: small town girl in wyoming at December 24, 2013 06:19 PM (FzKdW)

Corgi! Corgi! Corgi!

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 02:25 PM (Gk3SS)

111 Kensington (aka @NYKensington) is currently on this Twitter feed if any of you would like to send him your condolences. His dad passed away late last week.

Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2013 02:25 PM (zDsvJ)

112

http://tinyurl.com/yz7drw8

Merry Christmas from the bowels of undisclosed location (workin' tonight). I posted this on an earlier thread. Thought I do it again. The Franz Family doing Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel. I've never heard of these folks but they're pretty good.

Posted by: puddleglum at December 24, 2013 02:26 PM (8SsiG)

113 At our house we are giving everyone Ted Cruz coloring books at their dinner place tonight. Alongside our slow cooked short ribs, mashed potatoes and accoutrements, It'll be spectacular. Merry Christmas to all! Happy day and healthy holidays! Here's Bare Naked Ladies singing a great song with Sarah McLachlan for you pleasure http://bit.ly/1hD4413

Posted by: MTF at December 24, 2013 02:26 PM (F58x4)

114 The key to a nice, tender Christmas Puppy is to hang them for at least 3 days before skinning and roasting them. If you do that, there's no need to brine them at all.

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at December 24, 2013 02:27 PM (0vTuh)

115 Very best wishes to all the 'rons & 'ettes out there, also to Ace & the cob-loggers, God bless us every one. We have agreed, and disagreed, and agreed to disagree over this passing year, but life would, at the very least, have been less fun without all of you out there beyond the series of tubes .... and who knows, maybe it will make a difference over the long run, that we all are keeping the flame alive, somehow. Confusion to our enemies ! *holds glass in air, drinks shot *

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 24, 2013 02:29 PM (SwHqo)

116 Merry Christmas to all. Dear God, for my nonpartisan Christmas wish, can you just reroute the Potomac and wash the whole bloody place away so we can start over? We promise not to screw up the next one, at least not for a hundred years or so. Thank you.

Posted by: JEM at December 24, 2013 02:30 PM (o+SC1)

117 Merry Christmas, everyone!

Posted by: mrp at December 24, 2013 02:30 PM (HjPtV)

118 Oh Yeah, the family gets our new telescope tonight so I can finally learn what the heck you are talking about in your space thread. Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at December 24, 2013 06:00 PM (XIxXP) Great! Which one did you guys get again? *** CAC - my husband decided that a telescope would be a great "family gift". I sent him the link to your Beginners Guide for telescope buying and we ended up getting one of your recommendations. Looking forward to lots of stargazing! Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 24, 2013 05:59 PM (7Y+gf) Awesome! Which one did he snag?

Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 02:31 PM (6d/TO)

119 108... I picked up my tamales this morning, chicken and pork with the verde sauce. Tamales on christmas eve are a family tradition. It is big out west. Though my family in new mexico try to be uppity with their chiles, we all celebrate the same.

Posted by: oc joe at December 24, 2013 02:33 PM (hqVUe)

120 Okay, back from church to find out that 2 packages still haven't arrived. One left Louisville KY at 2pm. One left Louisville at 6:15pm. Will UPS pull this off?? Probably not that second one...

Posted by: Mama AJ at December 24, 2013 02:35 PM (SUKHu)

121 Merry Christmas!!!

Posted by: votermom at December 24, 2013 02:36 PM (GSIDW)

122 Mama AJ , my UPS guy said he didn't get off until 11:00 last night.

Posted by: Ronster at December 24, 2013 02:38 PM (Rru72)

123 I got Spock an autographed picture of me "accidentally" spooning Uhura. He got all bent. Dude has no sense of humor.

Posted by: Jim Kirk at December 24, 2013 02:39 PM (EWsrI)

124 117 Awesome! Which one did he snag? Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 06:31 PM (6d/TO) ---------------- The Orion XT8. It's a lot of telescope for relative newbies, but it will definitely get used. Also got the Night Watch book you recommended. FWIW, went thru the HQ link to get it. Hope that helps.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 24, 2013 02:39 PM (7Y+gf)

125 >>Except for [ you ]. [ you ] know who [ you ] are. Heh, heh, heh. That still makes me laugh. So many people, so upset.

Posted by: Mama AJ, on the naughty list for sure at December 24, 2013 02:42 PM (SUKHu)

126 Merry Christmas, Fappers and Fappettes! And thanks, OSP, it was as uplifting as a whalebone corset, and just as naughty.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2013 02:43 PM (QBm1P)

127 Heh, heh, heh.

That still makes me laugh. So many people, so upset.

Posted by: Mama AJ, on the naughty list for sure at December 24, 2013 06:42 PM (SUKHu)

Oh I was nearly in tears until it was 'splained what was going on.

There's another bit of Horde lore to add to the list.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 02:43 PM (Gk3SS)

128 >104 Just peachy Maud. You have enough snow?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2013 06:20 PM (HVff2)<

Yup. Trails are open. I was going to bitch about it being -14 this morning but then I saw Foghorn say it was -31 this AM up in northern Mud Duck land. I'll take -14 and like it. I am a little concerned that we didn't cut enough firewood this year.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 02:44 PM (PlTXA)

129 Ahh, the traditional AoS Christmas Wrapping video, gets posted every year and i watch it every year. Merry Christmas!

Posted by: booger at December 24, 2013 02:45 PM (xRDdL)

130 Luke 2:1

"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed."

Some things never change.

Merry Christmas to the Moron Horde!

Posted by: navybrat at December 24, 2013 02:47 PM (AW7Gr)

131 Then He smiled at me, and took a bite of my drum. Me and my drum.

Posted by: neal at December 24, 2013 02:47 PM (DEWE2)

132 To all at the HQ,Have a cool yule and a frantic first,

Posted by: crank at December 24, 2013 02:48 PM (se3Uw)

133 >>Mama AJ , my UPS guy said he didn't get off until 11:00 last night. I'm going to put a baggie of cookies in the entry way just in case.

Posted by: Mama AJ at December 24, 2013 02:49 PM (SUKHu)

134 118 108... I picked up my tamales this morning... Good man. It's been a tradition for me to pick them up for the last 30 or so years. Tonight, Mrs. USA is baking brownies to give out to everyone tomorrow. The little ones just opened 'eve presents. Lots of beer and tamales for the bigger ones. Tamales are perfect for Christmas eve. No matter how poor you are, you can still afford to open tamales! May God bless us all.

Posted by: USA at December 24, 2013 02:50 PM (VIaw0)

135 The Orion XT8. It's a lot of telescope for relative newbies, but it will definitely get used. Also got the Night Watch book you recommended. FWIW, went thru the HQ link to get it. Hope that helps. Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 24, 2013 06:39 PM (7Y+gf) Bang for the buck, it can't be topped. It will bring you all a lot of great views, especially if you can ever get out into the countryside.

Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 02:50 PM (6d/TO)

136 Those puppies don't look happy. :-( This comment from the previous thread sums up my feelings tonight: "Ace, thanks for letting me come to your blog and post my POV. Thanks even more for your clear, cogent, and compelling writing. Co-bloggers, thanks for all you do to help Ace keep this site going. Fellow babies, thanks for all the laughs that help keep me the tiny bit sane that I can still claim. Merry Christmas to all! Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes, it's what you pray for in your Christmas Stocking! at December 24, 2013 02:27 PM (kXoT0)" Ditto, and Merry Christmas.

Posted by: whoever at December 24, 2013 02:52 PM (zu9Ee)

137 >>Oh I was nearly in tears until it was 'splained what was going on. I was so f-ing lucky. I had barely started commenting here, so nobody had reason to insult me then. And PJM had commented in the thread I was reading, so I figured somebody had confused her nic with mine.

Posted by: Mama AJ at December 24, 2013 02:52 PM (SUKHu)

138 >Posted by: USA at December 24, 2013 06:50 PM (VIaw0)<

I used to live in New Mexico and home made tamales are one of the things I miss the most. Those and sopapillas - stuffed or not.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 02:52 PM (PlTXA)

139 I so ronry..hubby's out in his shop, no family get together until tomorrow.

Meh.

Posted by: Lady Billingsgate at December 24, 2013 02:53 PM (lB6j/)

140 From Insty: www.duffleblog.com The headline about the AK-47 dude is hilarious.

Posted by: Jim Kirk at December 24, 2013 02:53 PM (EWsrI)

141 Just had four homemade tamales. And I'm gonna play some WoW and drink some coffee. Merry Christmas everyone - let's pray our continuing Cold Civil War decides to sputter off into Peace in the coming months.

Posted by: Inspector Cussword at December 24, 2013 02:54 PM (zZ+Bs)

142 I was so f-ing lucky. I had barely started commenting here, so nobody had reason to insult me then. And PJM had commented in the thread I was reading, so I figured somebody had confused her nic with mine.

Posted by: Mama AJ at December 24, 2013 06:52 PM (SUKHu)

Yeah, that was right on the verge of going completely awry until everyone was told what was going on.

Yet another hilarious now not so much then.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 02:55 PM (Gk3SS)

143 I would have been first but my IP address was blocked, I believe it was because I was sitting at a bar having a late lunch, as usual. Merry Christmas! I hope that next year is a better year than this one has been for my family.

Posted by: Carol at December 24, 2013 02:55 PM (z4WKX)

144 134 Bang for the buck, it can't be topped. It will bring you all a lot of great views, especially if you can ever get out into the countryside. Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 06:50 PM (6d/TO) ------------ Thanks. We appreciate your sharing your expertise. Will keep you posted on our outings. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. CAC!

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 24, 2013 02:56 PM (7Y+gf)

145 >138 I so ronry..hubby's out in his shop, no family get together until tomorrow.<

*shoves a glass of cabernet through the USB port*

This should help.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 02:57 PM (PlTXA)

146 We saw a high of 5 today in NE Iowa..... feels like walking on sunshine. Merry Christmas you moron-ette cave dwellers: http://tinyurl.com/lcygzks

Posted by: Angel with a sword at December 24, 2013 03:00 PM (hpgw1)

147 Yikes. Giant spider just dropped onto my turntable while I was listening to the Reverend Horton Heat.

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 03:03 PM (HyIlF)

148 Merry Christmas. Later, all. God bless. :-)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at December 24, 2013 03:04 PM (x1aCh)

149 I used to live in New Mexico and home made tamales are one of the things I miss the most. Those and sopapillas - stuffed or not.
Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 06:52 PM

I had to learn to cook authentic NM style food since I missed it so much after living there for 30 years and then moving back to Texas (which has Tex-Mex only and is not to my taste). I haven't made tamales, but I make all the regulars like carne adovada and green chile stew and the red and green enchiladas.

Posted by: huerfano at December 24, 2013 03:05 PM (bAGA/)

150 >Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 07:03 PM (HyIlF)<

Sorry! My bad. I was jamming to the Heat and my thread broke.

Posted by: Face Sized Spider at December 24, 2013 03:05 PM (PlTXA)

151 It's a Christmas miracle, garrett ...

Posted by: Joe at December 24, 2013 03:05 PM (69fz+)

152 >Posted by: huerfano at December 24, 2013 07:05 PM (bAGA/)<

I still occasionally order up some Hatch green chilies, roast them on the grill, and them freeze them for stew, salsa, etc. My biggest problem now is that since I don't eat that stuff everyday like I used to, my digestive system can't handle it very well.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 03:08 PM (PlTXA)

153 CAC, do you ever get over to Cloudy Nights?

Posted by: whoever at December 24, 2013 03:08 PM (zu9Ee)

154 Merry Christmas, crackas!

Posted by: Dr Spank at December 24, 2013 03:08 PM (P1WNR)

155
Nothing says Christmas eve in Texas like warm tamales
Posted by: USA

Got a dozen assorted homemade thru the office this year that were great. The pork in red sauce were excellence, but the green chili and cheese were outstanding.

Headed North 'rons. If you're stuck at the 5/14 split, look down and you'll see me whizzing by on The Old Road.

Merry Xmas.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at December 24, 2013 03:08 PM (kdS6q)

156 It's a Christmas miracle Well, the Dyson is anyway.

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 03:08 PM (HyIlF)

157 Somebody's got Corgi Fevah!

Posted by: Bean Pies! at December 24, 2013 03:09 PM (Qev5V)

158 Merry Christmas Ace and all y'all morons and 'Ettes! Spending Christmas with my lib family in DC again (St. Mary's Co.). But it's been almost six hours and no one has suggested we discuss health insurance. Yet.

Posted by: iNC Ref at December 24, 2013 03:09 PM (Oi+rB)

159 137... I seriously thought of starting up a sopapilla place here. I really get tired of hearing I don't know what that is. For those of you who don't know what it is. It's puffy frybread served with butter and honey, mmm,mmm, good..!!11!!!!...

Posted by: oc joe at December 24, 2013 03:09 PM (hqVUe)

160 152 From time to time. Great assortment of amateurs and experts, and their tips tricks and mods are second to none.

Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 03:10 PM (fRW16)

161 HORDE!!! I made it. 8 1/2 hrs. New personal record with the small people in the car. Oh, and the whole "Let your dad know that I'm not supposed to be drinking right now" thing worked splendidly. I think I was in the house less than 5 minutes before he pulls out a bottle of one of my favorite boozes and goes "Look what I got you!"

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 03:11 PM (JpFMR)

162 Merry Christmas Ace and all y'all morons and 'Ettes!

Spending Christmas with my lib family in DC again (St. Mary's Co.). But it's been almost six hours and no one has suggested we discuss health insurance. Yet.

Posted by: iNC Ref at December 24, 2013 07:09 PM (Oi+rB)

_________________

I'll be right over.

Posted by: Pajama Boy at December 24, 2013 03:11 PM (jucos)

163 He was heard to say as the thread went out of sight.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night.

Posted by: DaveA[/i][/b][/s] at December 24, 2013 03:11 PM (DL2i+)

164 >Posted by: oc joe at December 24, 2013 07:09 PM (hqVUe)<

My recollection is that sopapillas are a truly NM creation. Awesome with honey for dessert. My favorite meal at the Territorial House in Placitas was chicken stuffed sopapilla with green chili sauce. Your idea is a great one. There are so many ways to eat those things.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 03:12 PM (PlTXA)

165 Thanks. We appreciate your sharing your expertise. Will keep you posted on our outings. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. CAC! Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 24, 2013 06:56 PM (7Y+gf) Please do, and a Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Posted by: CAC at December 24, 2013 03:13 PM (fRW16)

166 Oh, and stuffed with other filling's also, savory, sweet, what have you, A virtual flavor explosion no matter how you have it.

Posted by: oc joe at December 24, 2013 03:13 PM (hqVUe)

167 The Orion XT8. It's a lot of telescope for relative newbies, but it will definitely get used. Also got the Night Watch book you recommended. FWIW, went thru the HQ link to get it. Hope that helps.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 24, 2013 06:39 PM

XT8?... Nice.

Posted by: otho at December 24, 2013 03:14 PM (9gNQd)

168 Merry Christmas everyone.

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living... at December 24, 2013 03:14 PM (P/gm7)

169 Merry Christmas and etc., all.

Posted by: [/i][/b][/s]akula51 at December 24, 2013 03:14 PM (R5qgD)

170 Howdy BC. Merry Christmas!

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 03:14 PM (PlTXA)

171 Sopapillas! Sopapillas!

Posted by: Eric Cartman at December 24, 2013 03:15 PM (HyIlF)

172 Baking gingerbread (for the first time). I am NOT a baker. It just needs to be good enough to form the base of my dressing tomorrow. But if it turned out well, that'd be awesome because I LOVE gingerbread.

Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2013 03:15 PM (zDsvJ)

173 AtC and the you tag ..... Things could possibly get ugly . Mama AJ knows . T'was a fun night .

Posted by: Bill D. Cat at December 24, 2013 03:15 PM (XWw96)

174 Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 06:44 PM (PlTXA) I really haven't been anywhere since 12/2 when I had a pesky knee replaced. I do venture out to Pt

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2013 03:16 PM (HVff2)

175 Merry Christmas all. May the New Year bring you health and happiness!

Posted by: MCPO Airdale at December 24, 2013 03:16 PM (6OY8A)

176 Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 07:14 PM (PlTXA) Merry Christmas to you too! And to the rest of you Morons as well. This is the second Christmas I've been a part of the Horde and this past year has been a blast.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 03:16 PM (JpFMR)

177 I love sopapillas. Also, malassadas, which are sort of Portugese donuts. Hawaiians eat them too.

Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2013 03:16 PM (zDsvJ)

178 Sopapillas are the only real edible food at Casa Bonitia

Posted by: Joe at December 24, 2013 03:16 PM (69fz+)

179

Giant spider just dropped onto my turntable while I was listening to the Reverend Horton Heat

Well don't mix tequilla with codeine. When you do you SEE all kinds of things.

Posted by: puddleglum at December 24, 2013 03:16 PM (15w2J)

180 My Grandmother was known as The East Texas Tamale Lady. When she was really jamming she could crank out around 100 dozen Tamales a day. Raised her own pork, grew her own corn and spices. Awesome woman.

Posted by: Mr. Wizard at December 24, 2013 03:17 PM (MhA4j)

181 Fried. Sugar. Bread. Really no way to go wrong with that combo, is there?

Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2013 03:17 PM (zDsvJ)

182 Giant spider just dropped onto my turntable while I was listening to the Reverend Horton Heat.

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 07:03 PM

Groovy!

Posted by: otho at December 24, 2013 03:19 PM (9gNQd)

183 >>>> Giant spider just dropped onto my turntable<<<<

Boris?

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living... at December 24, 2013 03:21 PM (P/gm7)

184 Whoa. You know those ads on tv for goofy product you can buy? Well, I just saw one for a gizmo to make "bacon bowls". You can cook bacon strips into the form of a bowl and then fill it with stuff. Gotta say, looked pretty yummy.

Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2013 03:21 PM (5A649)

185 Merry Christmas everyone. God bless you and your families.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 24, 2013 03:22 PM (jNNPU)

186 *waves at BC* I'm glad you survived part one of the trip with the drunken midgets. My brother, being a rocket surgeon, has not yet informed us as to whether he and my sil are going to be coming up for Christmas.

It is possible, just possible mind you, that I am pointing out to my mother repeatedly that I am the better child by a whoooooole lot.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 03:23 PM (Gk3SS)

187 If you don't know how to pronounce sopapillas, just think Napoleon Dynamite. Then laugh, then scratch and spit, and then say merry christmas.

Posted by: just a crank at December 24, 2013 03:24 PM (hqVUe)

188 All the best from us to you .

Posted by: Lace Wigs at December 24, 2013 03:25 PM (XWw96)

189 I love all of you (except the trolls). I would probably go nuts without your comments -- okay, and snark. So party hearty, sleep well, and have a marvelous Christmas!

Posted by: Empire1 at December 24, 2013 03:26 PM (H/z0b)

190 181 Giant spider just dropped onto my turntable while I was listening to the Reverend Horton Heat. Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 07:03 PM Groovy! Posted by: otho at December 24, 2013 07:19 PM (9gNQd) ISWYDT

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 24, 2013 03:27 PM (c2oll)

191 Re: OP pic.

One of these things is not like the other, one of these things is just not ...

Posted by: ConservativeMonster at December 24, 2013 03:28 PM (ioT3q)

192 From the sunny 70's former Poinsettia capitol, Merry Christmas horde! Shorts and flip flops don't seem right, but it's one of the reasons I'm still here.Thanks and Joy to you all.

Posted by: freida at December 24, 2013 03:29 PM (XBDEw)

193 Happy Christmas Eve to the horde! xoxo

Posted by: Peaches at December 24, 2013 03:30 PM (8lmkt)

194 Merry Christmas, Morons and Moronettes

Don't shoot anyone's eye out

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 03:31 PM (aTXUx)

195 Ahhhhh, I was waiting for something like this.

http://bit.ly/Jp8vQx

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 03:33 PM (Gk3SS)

196 Merry Christmas all.

Posted by: rabidfox at December 24, 2013 03:34 PM (COIkl)

197

Pulling a 96 hour ED shift. Stuck between a stupid hospital firewall and stupid motel no internet, will see if I can get this out:

Mr. Garrison: I heard there is no Christmas
In the silly Middle East
No trees, no snow, no Santa Claus
They have different religious beliefs

They believe in Muhammad
And not in our holiday
And so every December
I go to the Middle East and say...

"Hey there Mr. Muslim
Merry fucking Christmas
Put down that book the Koran
And hear some holiday wishes.

In case you haven't noticed
It's Jesus's birthday.
So get off your heathen Muslim ass
and fucking celebrate.

There is no holiday season in India I've heard
They don't hang up their stockings
And that is just absurd!

They've never read a Christmas story.
They don't know what Rudolph is about
And that is why in December
I'll go to India and shout...

Hey there Mr. Hinduist
Merry fucking Christmas
Drink eggnog and eat some beef
And pass it to the missus.

In case you haven't noticed
It's Jesus's birthday
So get off your heathen Hindu ass
and fucking celebrate!

Now I heard that in Japan
Everyone just lives in sin
They pray to several gods
And put needles in their skin.

On December 25th
All they do is eat a cake
And that is why I go to Japan
And walk around and say...

Hey there Mr. Shintoist
Merry fucking Christmas
God is going to kick your ass
You infidelic pagan scum.

In case you haven't noticed
There's festive things to do
So lets all rejoice for Jesus
And Merry fucking Christmas to you.

On Christmas day I travel `round the world and say,
Taoists, Krishnas, Buddhists, and all you atheists too,
Merry Fucking Christmas, To You!

Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2013 03:34 PM (QuZie)

198 freida.. the flower fields and greenhouses of carlsbad? must be seen in person to appreciate it.

Posted by: just a crank at December 24, 2013 03:34 PM (hqVUe)

199 Hah Bumhug!

Posted by: Ebenezer Spooner at December 24, 2013 03:36 PM (R6JT1)

200 Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2013 07:34 PM (QuZie) One of my top favorite Christmas songs of all time. Ranks up there with "Kyle's Mom is a Bitch."

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 03:36 PM (UAMVq)

201 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Thanks for the lurking and occasional comment privileges!

Excellent Ace. Thanks and Merry Merry.

Posted by: gracepmc at December 24, 2013 03:38 PM (rznx3)

202

I'm DJ Fangy and I can't be beat

scratchin' up some beats with Revrend Heat

dig this rappin' spider and don't you mock

or I'll shoot you in the face with my 9 mil glock

Posted by: otho at December 24, 2013 03:39 PM (9gNQd)

203 Merry Christmas allzyuz.

Posted by: davidt at December 24, 2013 03:40 PM (rn0EN)

204 One of my favorite Christmas carols, sung by the angelic Carla Maffioletti. Sorry about the Andre Rieu intro, but Carla is worth it.

GesÃº Bambino LINK: http://tinyurl.com/pfzt7nv

Posted by: mrp at December 24, 2013 03:40 PM (HjPtV)

205 encinitas, leucadia

Posted by: just a crank at December 24, 2013 03:41 PM (hqVUe)

206 It is possible, just possible mind you, that I am pointing out to my mother repeatedly that I am the better child by a whoooooole lot. Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 07:23 PM (Gk3SS) I still can't get past the fact that you're not an only child.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 03:41 PM (JpFMR)

207 Here's my Christmas gift to you, because I'm a giver ...

http://tinyurl.com/kfgs39p

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 03:42 PM (aTXUx)

208 197>> flying south out of the punchbowl at Pendleton, or straight out on 27 at CRQ during the fall and spring is just downright beautiful. The Pacific and the windmill at Pea Soup Anderson's just adds to it.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 24, 2013 03:42 PM (bxpf3)

209 Hah Bumhug!
Posted by: Ebenezer Spooner>>

Something I learned long ago at AOSHQ Never ever make a hobo human. No Fing hugging is allowed. Just like prostitutes don't Kiss.

Posted by: The Hickster at December 24, 2013 03:42 PM (TI3xG)

210 Cranberries acquired - no Hepburnesque Hipsterettes encountered ...

Posted by: Joe at December 24, 2013 03:43 PM (69fz+)

211 >I still can't get past the fact that you're not an only child.<

ROFLMAO.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 03:43 PM (PlTXA)

212 THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Clement Clarke Moore or Henry Livingston 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn 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 reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen! 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 toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas 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; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; 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, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."

Posted by: Hillbillies Everywhere at December 24, 2013 03:44 PM (aDwsi)

213 Merry Christmas to all.

And good night will happen when the booze runs out.

Posted by: The Hickster at December 24, 2013 03:46 PM (TI3xG)

214 Encinitas, crank.

Posted by: freida at December 24, 2013 03:46 PM (XBDEw)

215 >203 One of my favorite Christmas carols, sung by the angelic Carla Maffioletti. Sorry about the Andre Rieu intro, but Carla is worth it.

GesÃº Bambino LINK: http://tinyurl.com/pfzt7nv

Posted by: mrp at December 24, 2013 07:40 PM (HjPtV)<

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing. Being a knuckledragger, I had no idea who Carla Maffioletti was.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 03:47 PM (PlTXA)

216 ahhhhhh back from the beach working on my xmas tan don't H8

Posted by: navycopjoe Santa hates the Packers and their drunk waste of life fans at December 24, 2013 03:50 PM (JFrBt)

217 I still can't get past the fact that you're not an only child. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 07:41 PM (JpFMR)

Why on earth would you presume I am an only child? Is it the massive sense of entitlement? The galactic size ego? The utter insistence that the Universe revolves around me? I mean, seriously, I have no idea, none at all, why you would presume that.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 03:50 PM (Gk3SS)

218 I want a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader with boobehs and elbows with a compass in her navel and a thing that tells time ..

Posted by: Ralphie Parker at December 24, 2013 03:50 PM (aTXUx)

219 >don't H8<

Too late. Er, I mean Merry Christmas.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 03:51 PM (PlTXA)

220 Here's my Christmas gift to you, because I'm a giver ...

http://tinyurl.com/kfgs39p

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 07:42 PM (aTXUx)

Ohhhhhh. You are a true and noble giver.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 03:52 PM (Gk3SS)

221 216 I mean, seriously, I have no idea, none at all, why you would presume that. because its against the law in most states to have more than one ginger child

Posted by: navycopjoe Santa hates the Packers and their drunk waste of life fans at December 24, 2013 03:52 PM (JFrBt)

222 Here's something to put on your mantle, AtC!

http://tinyurl.com/m4selah

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 03:53 PM (aTXUx)

223 I mean, seriously, I have no idea, none at all, why you would presume that. Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 07:50 PM (Gk3SS) I dunno, just a gut feeling I guess. My sister was an oops. She found that out not that many years ago. "You mean you weren't planning on having me??? So he was supposed to be an only child? Â…Â…Â….that explains a lot."

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 03:53 PM (JpFMR)

224 When our skin starts darkening around Christmas time in these parts, it ain't a tan, its frostbite.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 03:53 PM (PlTXA)

225 My dad was a heavy drinker

So I have to think we're all Ooopsies

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 03:55 PM (aTXUx)

226 because its against the law in most states to have more than one ginger child>>

Do the ginger babies that heal within a year count?

Posted by: The Hickster at December 24, 2013 03:58 PM (TI3xG)

227 Personally, I think Karen Carpenter probably has one of the best voices ever.and she was a drummer.wish you all a merry christmas now.

Posted by: alcoa fedora at December 24, 2013 03:58 PM (hqVUe)

228

Lets see, Christmas list:

1. To die in my sleep. Tonight.

2. See no. 1.

3. Lacking that, having my spark relit would be nice.

4. Lacking that, never having to spend a holiday in a wretched hive of scum and villainy without my homies.

5. Lacking that, having something or someone to go home to. Like fish.

Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2013 03:58 PM (QuZie)

229 Here's something to put on your mantle, AtC!

http://tinyurl.com/m4selah

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 07:53 PM (aTXUx)

*paws at the screen*

BC, my brother and I are both adopted. I think this is awesomesauce with some fantastic sprinkles because hell yeah I was wanted.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 03:59 PM (Gk3SS)

230 A nice rendition of 'O Come Emmanuel', with clips from 'The Nativity': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPfdD3pBUig

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 04:00 PM (aDwsi)

231 I used to be a heavy drinker, then I lost forty pounds.

Posted by: The Palm Beach Agorist at December 24, 2013 04:00 PM (1TraE)

232 You are one weird dude, OG, but I want to give you a really big Christmas hug and wish you all the best. {{{{{{{OG}}}}}}}

Posted by: Peaches at December 24, 2013 04:00 PM (8lmkt)

233 If your son can hold his hot cocoa with one hand, relax. He's not Pajama Boy

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 04:02 PM (aTXUx)

234 209 Cranberries acquired - no Hepburnesque Hipsterettes encountered ... Posted by: Joe at December 24, 2013 07:43 PM (69fz+) Good. That means tomorrow you won't need the antibiotics! Merry Christmas.

Posted by: USA at December 24, 2013 04:04 PM (VIaw0)

235 Merry Christmas mouth breathers. It seems everyone here knows how much we appreciate each other. Thank you all for the the happiness and anger we all share. It's good to know I'm not alone in this crazy world.

Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2013 04:04 PM (J4TaQ)

236 A Baby Changes Everything by the lovely Faith Hill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3wujkozv9E

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 04:04 PM (aTXUx)

237 The cartoon Grinch is on ABC now.

Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2013 04:05 PM (J4TaQ)

238 Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqwqknq7nuI

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 04:05 PM (aTXUx)

239 Ralphie really did shoot somebody's eye out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_t01_6a2kQ

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 04:05 PM (aTXUx)

240 236 The cartoon Grinch is on ABC now. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2013 08:05 PM (J4TaQ) I love me some Grinch. Perhaps it's because my heart is two sizes too small.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 04:06 PM (UAMVq)

241 This was posted a couple of weeks ago but in case you missed it... Air Force Band holiday flash mob. Very awesome!

http://tinyurl.com/o6pj46w

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 04:07 PM (PlTXA)

242 I'm really disappointed that Mary Cloggenstein hasn't come here to wish us a Happy Solstice Festival. I'm kind of interested in how Brattleboro, VT celebrates

Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2013 04:07 PM (aTXUx)

243 *shoves some heart into USB port for Insomniac*

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 04:07 PM (aDwsi)

244 I'm kind of interested in how Brattleboro, VT celebrates ------------------ There are blueberries and covens involved. But mostly covens.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 04:08 PM (aDwsi)

245 My heart was two sizes too big, oh yeah!

Posted by: Zombie Macho Man Randy Savage at December 24, 2013 04:08 PM (R6JT1)

246 If your son can hold his hot cocoa with one hand, relax. He's not Pajama Boy>>

Not sure about the "one hand metric"

But If your son uses hot cocoa to get laid by a girl, relax. He's not Pajama Boy.

Posted by: The Hickster at December 24, 2013 04:08 PM (TI3xG)

247 242 *shoves some heart into USB port for Insomniac* Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 08:07 PM (aDwsi) That's a bit gory, but let's see if it takes.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 04:09 PM (UAMVq)

248 Christmas Eve?!? Already?!? I've put it off long enough but I probably should start my Christmas shopping tonight, huh?

Posted by: Slappy at December 24, 2013 04:09 PM (g0F0Y)

249 The Grinch has the greatest dog in all of the cartoon world.

Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2013 04:10 PM (J4TaQ)

250 BC, my brother and I are both adopted. I think this is awesomesauce with some fantastic sprinkles because hell yeah I was wanted. Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 07:59 PM (Gk3SS) Very cool. Of course. I mean, who wouldn't want AtC? Bio brother?

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 04:10 PM (JpFMR)

251 I love me some Grinch. Perhaps it's because my heart is two sizes too small. Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 08:06 PM (UAMVq)

Max ftw!

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 04:10 PM (Gk3SS)

252 Insomniac - I'm a universal donor..., should work fine, as long as there were no Apple products in the chain. They taint anything they touch.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 04:11 PM (aDwsi)

253 244 My heart was two sizes too big, oh yeah! Posted by: Zombie Macho Man Randy Savage at December 24, 2013 08:08 PM (R6JT1) So the Grinch developed cardiomegaly?

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 04:11 PM (UAMVq)

254 213.. sorry freida, didn't want to freak you out. but I live in south oc and lived in north san diego county for a few yrs. it is a beautiful place isn't it? Sorry if the rest of you don't have 75-80 tomorrow. Been there done that. That's why I live here.

Posted by: oc joe at December 24, 2013 04:12 PM (hqVUe)

255 Howdy morons and 'ettes. Happy Christmas Eve to you.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 24, 2013 04:12 PM (DmNpO)

256 251 Insomniac - I'm a universal donor..., should work fine, as long as there were no Apple products in the chain. They taint anything they touch. Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 08:11 PM (aDwsi) Uh oh. I'm on my iPhone. Guess I'm out of luck then.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 04:12 PM (UAMVq)

257 Oh, and Trading Places is on CC at 8:30

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 24, 2013 04:12 PM (DmNpO)

258 245

But If your son uses hot cocoa to get laid by a girl, relax. He's not Pajama Boy.

Posted by: The Hickster at December 24, 2013 08:08 PM (TI3xG)

More importantly, if hot cocoa can accomplish that goal, then I really wasted a lot of time and money using alcohol for that purpose over the years.

Posted by: Slappy at December 24, 2013 04:13 PM (g0F0Y)

259 #241 "I'm really disappointed that Mary Cloggenstein hasn't come here to wish us a Happy Solstice Festival. I'm kind of interested in how Brattleboro, VT celebrates "

I wished someone a "Merry Christmas" and got the "Happy Winter Solstice" reply. I smiled.

Posted by: mrp at December 24, 2013 04:13 PM (HjPtV)

260 Very cool. Of course. I mean, who wouldn't want AtC?

Bio brother? Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 08:10 PM (JpFMR)

Nope. He's 6'4" btw. Our family pictures are kind of totally hilarious because either it's me from the chin up or I am very very very obviously standing on a box.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 04:13 PM (Gk3SS)

261 256 Oh, and Trading Places is on CC at 8:30 Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 24, 2013 08:12 PM (DmNpO) Too bad they won't show Jamie Lee Curtis' bewbs.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 04:14 PM (UAMVq)

262 A joke received today: Wife texts: "Windows frozen, won't open." Husband texts back: "Gently pour some lukewarm water over it." Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer really screwed up now.Â”

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 04:14 PM (aDwsi)

263 Nope. He's 6'4" btw. Our family pictures are kind of totally hilarious because either it's me from the chin up or I am very very very obviously standing on a box. Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 08:13 PM (Gk3SS) I just choked on a snicker doodle.

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 04:15 PM (JpFMR)

264 245 But If your son uses hot cocoa to get laid by a girl, relax. He's not Pajama Boy. Posted by: The Hickster at December 24, 2013 08:08 PM (TI3xG) Unless he's laying Mary Cloggenstein.

Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2013 04:16 PM (sdi6R)

265 Too bad they won't show Jamie Lee Curtis' bewbs. Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 08:14 PM (UAMVq)

Didn't show her tits until she went legits.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 04:16 PM (Gk3SS)

266 Because I was leaving my house for a few days, I wanted to make sure a connection that had previously overheated in my furnance was still secure after it was repaired a few weeks ago. As I was putting the metal cover back on I must have made contact with something it wasn't supposed to contact and shorted out something and my furnance won't click on. That's what I get for trying to be safety conscious and I can't get my repair guy until Thursday. Glad the lows will only be in high 30's. no frozen pipes.

Posted by: Roc Ingersol at December 24, 2013 04:16 PM (WCi6Q)

267 >Too bad they won't show Jamie Lee Curtis' bewbs.<

They're real...and they're spectacular.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 24, 2013 04:16 PM (PlTXA)

268 260

Too bad they won't show Jamie Lee Curtis' bewbs.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 08:14 PM (UAMVq)

Well, you always have the memories, right? Those memories are certainly better than seeing the current-day Jamie Lee with short white hair and eating a certain kind of yogurt to help her take a dump.

Posted by: Slappy at December 24, 2013 04:17 PM (g0F0Y)

269 Merry Christmas! My recipe for Wassail or mulled ale Tie up whole cloves, whole allspice, whole cinnamon, crystallized ginger, and orange peel in cheese cloth and add to 5 bottles of brown ale and 1/2 bottle of madera in a crock-pot. Core 3 apples and 1 pear, all stuffed with light brown sugar, honey, and another brown ale and roast at 350 def F for 1/2 hour. When done, add all that to the crock-pot. Lastly, add a few drops of bitters and serve when hot.

Posted by: The Political Hat at December 24, 2013 04:17 PM (/YkzI)

270 Roc - Welcome to my world.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 04:17 PM (aDwsi)

271 Anyone else have a weird holiday food tradition? I eat Chinese food every Christmas Eve.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 24, 2013 04:17 PM (DmNpO)

272 As I was putting the metal cover back on I must have made contact with something it wasn't supposed to contact and shorted out something and my furnance won't click on Check the breaker and fuses already?

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 04:18 PM (B+MSi)

273 Too bad they won't show Jamie Lee Curtis' bewbs. Posted by: Insomniac Bring a laptop with you to the TV room.

Posted by: t-bird at December 24, 2013 04:18 PM (FcR7P)

274 I just choked on a snicker doodle. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 08:15 PM (JpFMR)

*pounds on your back*

It's because you can picture it, isn't it?

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 04:19 PM (Gk3SS)

275 More importantly, if hot cocoa can accomplish that goal, then I really wasted a lot of time and money using alcohol for that purpose over the years. Posted by: Slappy>>

You never once got laid by just being present?

Oh crap pajama boy is never gonna get laid no matter the amount of cocoa.

Posted by: The Hickster at December 24, 2013 04:19 PM (TI3xG)

276 * now how the hell am I going to find my way to Political Hat's place before the Midnight Service?*

Posted by: Mike Hammer at December 24, 2013 04:19 PM (aDwsi)

277 I eat Chinese food every Christmas Eve. Heh. That's last night for me. Tonight is Soupa de pesce.

Posted by: garrett at December 24, 2013 04:19 PM (B+MSi)

278 270

I eat Chinese food every Christmas Eve.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 24, 2013 08:17 PM (DmNpO)

My wife and I do the same on New Year's Eve.

Posted by: Slappy at December 24, 2013 04:20 PM (g0F0Y)

279 ONT's up. kb won.

Posted by: Peaches at December 24, 2013 04:21 PM (8lmkt)

280 It's because you can picture it, isn't it? Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD, you taunty bitch. at December 24, 2013 08:19 PM (Gk3SS) I can. Btw, Kung Fu Panda is on. Po just crashed and burned doing something Po-like. The 3 yr old yells out "MAN DOWN!!!"

Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2013 04:21 PM (JpFMR)

281 Breaker okay. Probably fuse but I'm not familiar with the electronics box. Looks like a bird's nest of wires and connections.

Posted by: Roc Ingersol at December 24, 2013 04:22 PM (cDwCa)

282 274

You never once got laid by just being present?

Oh crap pajama boy is never gonna get laid no matter the amount of cocoa.

Posted by: The Hickster at December 24, 2013 08:19 PM (TI3xG)

Yes I did but never with enough frequency or with the members of the opposite sex I most wanted to. Perhaps the hot cocoa would've increased the numbers and quality.

Posted by: Slappy at December 24, 2013 04:23 PM (g0F0Y)

283 ONT is up already.

Posted by: Insomniac at December 24, 2013 04:24 PM (UAMVq)

284 Merry Christmas to all the Rons & Ettes and a happy and prosperous New Year to you all.

Posted by: bill-o at December 24, 2013 04:28 PM (bjND7)

285 " to all the Rons Ettes"
May they be filled w/ampersands, unlike my last post!

Posted by: bill-o at December 24, 2013 04:29 PM (bjND7)

286

237: was going to look for this later, but you did me a favor, thanks.

from: Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas

"I wish you a hopeful Christmas

I wish you a brave new year

All anguish pain and sadness

Leave your heart and let your road be clear"

I don't know what else to say.

Merry Christmas.

Posted by: dDan at December 24, 2013 04:33 PM (hwYmz)

287 dDan, that is very beautiful!

Posted by: Peaches at December 24, 2013 04:36 PM (8lmkt)

288

peaches, thanks.

to plug song: I'm going to guess you're familiar w/ song and history.

I'm having computer probs, but I've always like ELP.

last machine this was saved as a favorite, last listened to in July, lost link and never got around to looking for it again.

Posted by: dDan at December 24, 2013 04:42 PM (hwYmz)

289 Merry Christmas y'all. God bless us, everyone. Now where'd I put that razzleberry dressing recipe?

Posted by: Big old fat guy at December 24, 2013 05:04 PM (BpQmM)

290 Merry Christmas, Ace. Merry Christmas everyone.

Posted by: i like anchors at December 24, 2013 05:43 PM (O4pD9)

291 Merry Christmas Ace, horde.

Posted by: Thunderb at December 24, 2013 06:40 PM (fs6aC)

292 Merry Christmas Ace, horde.

Posted by: Thunderb at December 24, 2013 06:40 PM (fs6aC)

293 Merry Christmas Mr. Ace. Merry Christmas cobs. Merry Christmas horde.

Posted by: dogfish at December 24, 2013 06:47 PM (nsOJa)

294 for xmas I want DiT to post his story about the ugly Christmas tree If you've never read it you're missing out ......and a bears win a sunday of course

Posted by: navycopjoe Santa hates the Packers and their drunk waste of life fans at December 24, 2013 09:55 PM (JFrBt)

295 Merry Christmas Ace and everyone! May you all have a beautiful wonderful marvelous love filled Christmas. Keep Christ in your heart and enjoy the day as though you were a child again, just soaking up the wonders of life!

Merry Christmas and lots and lots of love!

Posted by: it's me at December 24, 2013 11:05 PM (Nx76m)

296 Merry Christmas Ace and crew. Blessings and a hug sent. My wishes for happy days ahead for ye.

Posted by: I'd rather be surfin at December 25, 2013 08:58 AM (xMCzB)

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