[In the Drunk Tank]

Great messages Barry, Ammi and Rusti

Feel like every year I just post the Pogues and Bad Santa content so this year I have done a poem. Have written this over a lovely pint of Guinness in Dublin where I am enjoying a quick pre-Christmas getaway. I am actually seeing the Pogues here later this evening so can't think of anything more Christmassy than that and there's some very cheerful festive vibes in the city.

Jolly James saves Christmas

Twas just a week before Christmas
But Santa's work was not yet done:
He knew this list was vital business
But it was no ones idea of fun.
How to decide who's naughty and nice;
He turned to an old friend for advice.
So he paid a visit to James at the Towers;
There he stayed for hours and hours.
Niamh and Annie were there on standby
To explain every ban and infraction.
'Dear me what a mean interaction!'
Santa despaired with a cry.
The naughty list was growing by the second
Until James called him over and beckoned.

'Now look Santa we've had our tough times;
Some members have had their beef.
But let us now forgive them these crimes:
It's time to turn over a new leaf.
It is Christmas, after all
And the members are having such a ball;
Just look at the advent calendar thread
And let's add names to the nice list instead'.
Santa went to give it a read
And afterwards he had to agree
That the joy was there for all to see
'Presents all round' he now decreed.
With that he flew off into the night
Wishing a Merry Christmas to all on this site.

And here's a bit of Chris de Burgh to round it off

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Merry Christmas all and here's to another great year on the forum