The Extreme League of Intelligent Team Earners

viv0147

Christmas poem

t'was the night before christmas, he lived all alone,
in a one bedroom house, made of plaster and stone.
...
I had come down the chimney, with presents to give,
and to see just who, in this home, did live.

I looked all about, a strange sight i did see,
no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.

No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand,
on the wall hung pictures, of far distant lands.

With medals and badges, awards of all kinds,
a sober thought, came through my mind.

For this house was different, it was dark and dreary,
i found the home of a soldier, once i could see clearly.

The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone,
curled up on the floor, in this one bedroom home.

The face was so gentle, the room in disorder,
not how i pictured, a true british soldier.

Was this the hero, of whom i'd just read?
Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?

I realised the families, that i saw this night,
owed their lives to these soldiers, who were willing to fight.

Soon round the world, the children would play,
and grownups would celebrate, a bright christmas day.

They all enjoyed freedom, each month of the year,
because of the soldiers, like the one lying here.

I couldn't help wonder, how many lay alone,
on a cold christmas eve, in a land far from home.

The very thought brought, a tear to my eye,
i dropped to my knees, and started to cry.

The soldier awakened, and i heard a rough voice,
"santa don't cry, this life is my choice;

i fight for freedom, i don't ask for more,
my life is my god, my country, my corps.."

the soldier rolled over, and drifted to sleep,
i couldn't control it, i continued to weep.

I kept watch for hours, so silent and still,
and we both shivered, from the cold night's chill.

I did not want to leave, on that cold, dark, night,
this guardian of honor, so willing to fight.

Then the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure,
whispered, "carry on santa, it's christmas day, all is secure."

one look at my watch, and i knew he was right.
"merry christmas my friend, and to all a good night."

Tinyshoes

fairclaire wrote: »

Better start a list :rotfl:

A list for a priority moment with David. I'll be on that.

BecauseICan

Come on Lewis ! I'm like a cat on a hot tin roof ! I can't watch

tbw

squigs wrote: »

Notes to self for the use of the new feezer.

1) Always make sure opened bags of peas, sweetcorn etc are closed properly before putting back in the freezer

2) Label anything that has been taken out of its original wrapper, so I will know what it is in a few months time.

3) Ensure that everything is crop rotated and that new purchases are not just put on top of older items.

4) Do not buy anything else to go in the freezer until it is at least half emptied.

Does anyone have any more suggestions, for keeping the contents of a freezer in good order?:)

I had to empty out my big chest freezer recently and was really shocked by some of the stuff I found down the bottom. Because it was always nearly full and I was playing Tetris all the time I had no stock rotation or much idea of what was in there. I've now sorted similar stuff into the top baskets and put everything else into strong 'duty free type' plastic carriers - chops in one, fish in one, chicken in one etc. Now I can lift out a bag at a time and, with the chart that I've stuck on the front showing where each type is, its much easier.

bubbs

spasguidedogs wrote: »

I have read a Which report that mentioned only Beko freezers as being suitable for out buildings. However, there seems to be alot of other makes that state suitable for outbuildings. Confusing!

I have a fridge freezer and freezer in the shed, *touch wood* always been ok even in really cold and really hot weather, chest freezer is at least 12-13 yr old and they are just any old freezer:D

louj101

just seen this over on the dark side


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Mumto2monkeys

BecauseICan wrote: »

Come on Lewis ! I'm like a cat on a hot tin roof ! I can't watch

Mr monkey was watching but he's just had to go out to a call out and sky won't record!!! :mad:

squigs

tbw wrote: »

I had to empty out my big chest freezer recently and was really shocked by some of the stuff I found down the bottom. Because it was always nearly full and I was playing Tetris all the time I had no stock rotation or much idea of what was in there. I've now sorted similar stuff into the top baskets and put everything else into strong 'duty free type' plastic carriers - chops in one, fish in one, chicken in one etc. Now I can lift out a bag at a time and, with the chart that I've stuck on the front showing where each type is, its much easier.

Brilliant idea!:T I shall be doing the same.

So far apart from the Bubbs beef, I have found 2 chickens, a turkey, a leg of lamb, a rack of lamb and a forerib of beef, none of which I knew I had!:o:o:o

That is apart from lots of reduced party type food that I must have bought after Christmas,( not sure if the last one or the one before!!)
Then there are all the part used bags of frozen veg and so the list goes on............

Mumto2monkeys

T v s

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altojack

Happy Birthday to TM and Saversue


:bdaycake:


Hope you are both having lovely Birthdays and enjoying today x