‘Twas the Night before Christmas with lights all a glow,
And looney cried out “look, it’s started to snow.”
Marita’s been busy, the stockings are hung,
For her Gameboomer family is here for the fun.

Inferno and Jenny100 are here,
So is friedmonky, (banana tucked in his ear).
A blast from the past, well what do you know,
foofoobunny and Marcie walked in the front door.

Just as we got settled there came a loud knock,
Trail_Mystic yelled “incoming tigger, so duck.”
A snowball hit flutist and flattened her nose,
BeaSong has one hidden, so stay on your toes.

One flew through the door, hit Rose in the eye,
L4L, Re, 3dobermans built forts (they know why).
Olderone gave her last batch of snowballs to Midge,
They’re sprinkled with something and kept in the fridge.

Mordack walked in the room and said “look at this.
My monitor has snow, do you think it’s a glitch?”
Sorta Blonde said make snow cones before it gets tall,
Homer6 wondered if there’s a snow shovel that small.

Billybob’s laughing so hard and it’s a sure bet,
Tyke’s exercising her pelvic ‘cause her floor is all wet.
BrowneyedTiger announced that goldqueen’s now addicted,
Jenny said that’s much better than being convicted.

Gymcandy1 opened Joe’s Diner this year,
For boomers to gather, have coffee, spread cheer.
Nanjoan is excited Nibiru finally arrived,
Scarlet’s baking with grandsons (hope her kitchen survives).

Chief dropped in for a cup, JennyP’s office is cold,
Rainbowlady’s a grandma – humm and she’s not that old.
Texaslady told all she had a “Sue moment”,
Gladwyn patted her head and gave her a doughnut.

granny and blondie_bc keep us moaning,
With jokes and with funnies that have us all groaning.
Nolalou is back having lived through Katrina,
Daysleeper9 said, “it is, so good to see ya.”

Urban Worrier and Pandora are just down the hall,
They’re working on puzzles to frazzle us all.
Curly posted a puzzle “Consecutive stress”,
Then asked everyone, “are you sick of me yet?”

LadyK won the trophy and judged the next squiggle.
It was dale3mike’s story that caused her to giggle.
Doc Paul wrote a ditty and fitter did too,
Soot, Koala and Schroeder all thought theirs would rule.

Satine had a mole, Twizgy got the bird,
Larlar said that’s the dumbest thing he ever heard,
Jimbo Bell hid the letter, Demosthenes decked the squab,
And rckasea the lucky one got to be judge.

We sang Chirstmas carols, funlcake “Deck the Halls”,
DoreenS “Heard the Angels”, manxman “Santa Claus.”
Jema sang “Midnight Clear”, Redz, “Away in a Manger”,
Esube’s poor “Grandma got Run over by a Reindeer”.

Schwab35 yelled “Might and Magic partaay”,
VHLMagic and Barb joined in straight away.
Debra told them “I’ll be there as soon as I’m able,
But first want to finish this strange game called “Fable”.

skippy bought all the bottles and started to run,
nickie wanted to share, but heck that’s no fun.
Ingie’s fighting brain suckers, Marian can’t help her there,
And Mad’s still with her Death Knight, best we can tell.

Fildil is a meatbug, cried “this is forever.”
Pokey told her “don’t panic, you simply hit enter”.
D’girlie won Arx Fatalis much to her glee,
Said, “wasn’t someone supposed to play this with me?”

Gremlin, Namma and Drizzt took a break from reviews
They wanted to know how we were, what was new.
JMK quit Narina, Hagatha can’t wait for Gothic 3,
Last time we saw threads she was in stuck in Divinity.


Rowan needs a memory potion if anyone has one,
Oldman and Invar are waiting for Oblivion.
Darleen and InlandAZ are Tomb Raider fans,
Smiley456, Kayc danced in Might and Magic 8 land.

Becky told everyone to “please, just ignore”,
burpee did twice (of that she is sure).
Liz and Mary ignored, as did Betty Lou,
Leeana and connie said they ignored too.

Winkie’s the first one to baag “And Then There Were None”,
Kazzmo, Dawn, TLC all ran out and got them one.
Ron.etti then wondered if you had to take notes.
Katsmom, Susie07, Ivinia and fov told him “nope”.

Wysewomon asked what game puzzle caused you to scream,
Bonnie said the slider puzzle in Timelapse, if you know what I mean.
For Dudemom it was those darn Schizm bridges,
SuMac cut the rope in Atlantis so much she got ridges.

Mjartisian, UAKM robots, gamenut’s, Uru,
Chrissie did Nigel’s typing until she was blue.
Nightowl7 could not do the Barnacle Blaster,
For joanieS Chinese checkers she can’t master.

Gatorlaw, metamorphium have been making their game,
Johnathan and Rael are doing the same.
Flotsam’s just happy the game list is history,
How he does it each year is one of life’s mysteries.

Peter Smith, Margaret, Snowmoon and caroleco,
Sami5901, Draclvr, Peggy H and Bristol.
To Linds, Kaki’s Sister, Karvic and colpet,
I hope that this Christmas is the best you’ve had yet.

Wade, babyblair, DABhand, Sherlock and Gimme,
Lonewolf32, Jude, ladyve and Skippy,
Kaki and bergman, catsmom2, Cathy1,
May this holiday bring to you nothing but fun.

Shadowinmyroom, raylin_stephens, Katie
Acornia, dadguy, martije, rick and Susie,
Dmtomchick, Sig Segorn, and of course Johnny K,
May you all have a wonderful, safe Christmas day.

AngieB, metzomagic, Carolin, dogpenny,
CBSection31, walt, Shortcake,Jill, mugsy,
Glynn, Sol Man, Pib, Carla, Robert and hammer,
Puzzlewoman, Bruce Fielder, lexxy, bkrytr,

Malestrom and Carmen, advgamer and maggie,
Sundance kid, Tally Ho, Lone Wolf, sccurie,
Stacy and Stichman, Bob, Witchen and Dee,
I hope all your dreams are found under the tree.

My father-in-law’s passing last week made it clear,
That the people we love will not always be here.
You guys are the best, I just want you to know,
And hope that our friendships continue to grow.

So I guess Bea this answers your earlier question,
And Christina, this happens to be number seven.
Three wishes for you as I turn out the lights,
Joy, peace and love my dear boomers - Merry Christmas – good night. <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Holy buckets Syd...you've outdid yourself!

Merry Christmas to you! <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Syd! Thank you for writing that poem. That's fantastic! <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

Wonderful

Just beautiful syd, as always. Thanks.

That's simply outstanding Syd! You put a lot of thought and effort into a wonderful poem!

Thank you for sharing your incredible talent!

Merry Christmas to you! joe

Now you can start working on next year's.

Happy Holidays to all!

Syd,

WOW! That was great.

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Thanks for including me. :kiss:

How very sweet of you to take the time to do this! Thanks and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Syd,

We're not worthy We're not worthy We're not worthy We're not worthy We're not worthy

Thank you!

Merci Syd


Andr

Another stunning effort Syd - and the feelings are mutual :kiss:

Hi Syd

Boy, that was SOME poem .... yet again !!!!

I think you should get an extra spoonful of trifle on "the day" for that !!
[And my Death Knight agrees

Cheers.

Mad

Thanks Syd, great job...must have taken some time ...not just something you'd rhyme off in a minute. Mordack

Thanks Syd - your poem is brilliant & you have made my day happier.
xx <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

Thank you so much Syd. You are very special.

WOW!!!...Syd!

Thank you sooo much for all the time and effort that you put in, to make us all feel special, it must have been difficult, with other things on your mind, so sorry to hear about your father-in-law

Love and Hugs
Sue :kiss:

Hi Syd, what a fantastic poem, it is printed off and added to the rest, but this one is wonderful



Nanjoan

Hello Syd,
How wonderful and awsome you are!
it was beautiful, I could never ever write a poem that spectacular Thank-You also for including me I was so happy to see my name Thank-You and have a Very Happy Holiday!

My dear Syd,

I love you, my dear friend.

Marita

Syd
that was awesome and thank you for including me i was honored to be a part of such an incredible
tradition
You have talent
Happy Holidays
Shell

My goodness. I wonder how long it took you to finish that. Syd you're a genius. That was wonderful. Thank you. Midge

Sid, Wonderful! Peace, Joy and love to you too. Merry Christmas! <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

You guys rock! That was quite excellent

What a labour of love, to be able to include even me!

Thanks very much.

Syd, you outdid yourself again, didn't you. Oh yeah, my nose recovered.

So sorry to hear about your father-in-law. No time is good, but the holidays are the worst.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

Thanks.

Bets

Syd, as always a poem to treasure. You are one amazing lady :kiss: You are right, GB friends are the best!!

Condolences to all your family for your sad loss, especially at this time of year.

Hugs

Tig

WOW! That was worth waiting for!
And now we've learned that nagging works.

Happiest Season to you and all.

That's awesome and you are incredible! Thank you so much for that, you are such a talented lady.
Condolences to you and your family on your loss, so sorry to hear it. :kiss:
Love, Betty Lou

Another great one Syd

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Lindy

Ha! Now I know what my most important goal for 2006 is: to be in Syd's nextyear poem

Very beautifully made Syd!

<img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" /> to all boomers!

Gimli

Thanks, Syd. Great job--it feels so nice to see everyone acknowledged so individually.

WW

Syd, you are a wonder indeed..that has to be the best..
I am impressed

Merry Christmas dear Syd and thank you so much :kiss:

Ingie

Another good one, Syd!

Thank you so much, Syd! It definitely feels like Christmas now.

I'm so sorry to hear about you father-in-law. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Syd,
I don't know how you do it - year after year. I think you do such a wonderful job with the poem. Thank you so much for your hard work.

I am sorry for the death of your father-in-law.It is always the hardest around Christmas.
<img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />
Sending you a (((Hug)))
Holly

Hi Syd

I didn't know you had lost a family member.
I am so sorry
I send my love and best wishes to you and yours :kiss:

Mad

...and what to my wondering eyes should appear?

...Winkie in syd's poem!

I am so honored to be included in the Gameboomers group with so many wonderful folks! And what talent you have!

Sorry to hear about your loved one; my family also lost one dear to us last month and is one of the many reasons I have not been so visible lately.

Hope every Boomer has a safe, wonderful holiday season.

Winkie

What a wonderful poem, now I know why everyone was waiting so anxiously it was well worth the wait. Thank you Syd and best wishes to you and your family.

Wonderful Poem as always. Merry Christmas <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

Wonderful Syd!! Thanks for finding the time to do it

Rog

Thank you so much Syd and the poem is very wonderful AND, generous. Merry Christmas to you and yours and the best of a New Year. , Regi

Syd, *sniff, sniff* this is my first one. I'm simply overcome. NO I'M NOT! That is wonderful! What a great first Christmas present. Nicely done.

Wonderful,
You did it again!
I love this one too.
Hope Santa brings you all you wish for Christmas.

Yes I will, he said, <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Hugs and :kiss:
Christina

Syd.....how do you do it??? You are a genius!!! Thanks - and we all love you and your creativity....amazing...just amazing!!

For you, Syd:



Thanks,

Mike

Another epic poem. Well done!!

Thanks so much for the poem, Syd. It touched me, also (who's got that box of tissues?). We appreciate all the time and work that goes into it. <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

My condolences on the passing of your father-in-law.

awesome

Syd, Thank you so much. The poem is wonderful! and Merry Christmas to you too.

Well done as always Syd. Guess you have been reading lots of postings since it doesn't look like you missed anything!

Sue

Every year you have managed to outdo yourself Syd. I always feel that Christmas hasn't started until you have produced your poem. Thank you for another great one. I am sorry to hear of your loss - makes me appreciate even more the time you take for us. Thank you.

I am in awe! What a great ode to GB, and I'm proud to have been included. Wow...Syd, you are the best.

I'm late of course, but it took me 2 days to read through the whole poem

Another fantastic job, Syd, now I KNOW it's Christmas

Wonderful job syd, as always. Thank you...

And my deepest condolences for your loss.

Aw geeze! (wipes tear from her eye) Thanks Syd, I can't believe you still included me...it's been a while since I've bothered you all.

Many of you know that Peter Hewitt of Xiama and Magnetic taught a few of us to use Bryce (3D graphic software)and I've been doing it ever since.

At one of the 3D graphic sites, Bea and I started help to write their Bryce Nook which, hopefully, will become an E-magazine. For that magazine, I wrote my own version of 'twas the night before Christmas'. Syd, I hope that's ok. I don't want to step on any toes here but your fantastic poem every year has made quite an impact on me and I look forward to it each year. Hope I have your blessing

I'd like to say Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas and have a warm and safe winter season to all my Gameboomer friends...my first home on the net!!
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Looks like you got most or all of us. What a great idea. Thanks Syd.

Well Dutch may not be in there but dogpenny is.

EDIT: It appears you edited your post.

Ana

Sorry my deepest apologies to Syd. I went back and found dogpenny the 2nd time through. I was looking for Dutch but it doesn't matter. I am sorry Syd was just reading too fast.

Well done Syd! You brighten up the day.

Thanks for the Great Poem Syd!


My condolences on the passing of your father-in-law as well

Take care
Edie

Well done Syd, now I can officially start Christmas. hope someone writes a nice lolong peom about you sometime.

Just beautiful, Syd.

Blessings to you and your family, and thank you for the wonderful poem. I don't know how you do it.

Thanks Syd, you are the best!

Another great one from our Poet Laurate!
Way to go, Syd! For doing such a great job, you get the next 11 months off!


Louis

You're wonderful Syd, thanks!

Thanks Syd, Merry Xmas to you and a Very Happy New Year. You sure do make everyone feel special. Diane

Well done Syd, it's an honor to be included

An exceptionally special poem by an exceptionally special lady. Thank you, syd! :kiss:

Wonderful job as usual Syd (Gee, not even a moderator any more and I'm still following Pandora )

Darling Syd, you've done it again. I love it!!!
(How could any of us not)

Sending good thoughts to you and the family.

And NO!! You do NOT get the next 11 months off :kiss: :kiss: You wouldn't be able to get next year's poem finished.
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Just popping in for a quick visit. Wouldn't miss Syd's Christmas Poem for the world! You never cease to amaze me, Syd. :kiss:

Hope you all have a terrific holiday.

Love, Jen

What a wonderful addition to our poem collection.
Thank you Syd, you are amazing !!

Stuck in Divinity? That was a long time ago!

You must have spent ages putting this together. Wonderful.

well done, Sydders... most well done!

Inferno

Hahahaha! Syd, how did I miss this? I wondered where your annual Christmas poem was. Great job, as always.

Jean

Wonderful poem, Syd. Thanks and

I feel uplifted by that poem, only here can U find such talent, good job Syd!!

You even got me in there! I actually looked for me but didn't expect to find me.

Thank you thank you thank you, such a wonderful gift to find on Christmas!

Bless You Syd, you made my day!!
Linda <img border="0" alt="[newyear]" title="" src="graemlins/newyear.gif" />

What fun, Syd! Thank you! What a great poem. That's so thoughtful of you.

I stopped in to wish all my buddies happy holidays and good cheer and as usual wound up with a big smile of my own.
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I'm so sorry for your loss.

Melanie

Thanks so much for your Annual Christmas Poen, Syd. As always


I was so sorry to read about the death of your father-in-law. Condolences to you and your family.