It's officially Christmas Eve, so

[Great-Kazoo]

Stay safe & cautious / alert, out there. Remember, it's not you, always the other guy. I would like everyone here to enjoy a safe and relaxing Christmas.
Soon it's a new year, potential new threats to our lifestyle & hobby. For now all is calm, all is well, hopefully.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, TINY TIM. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[beast556]

Hope everyone has a safe and mery christmas.

[Tim K]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, TINY TIM. MERRY CHRISTMAS

Who you calling tiny?

[lex137]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

[kwando]

Merry Christmas everyone! Hope you get to spend it with close friends and family.

[HoneyBadger]

Merry Christmas to all! If you don't celebrate Christmas and you are offended by my previous statement, then I don't think you and I have anything further to discuss. Don't be #pajamaboy

[blacklabel]

Merry Christmas guys!

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[Irving]

Merry Christmas.

[sroz]

Merry Christmas to all.

'Twas the night before Christmas......

[Colorado_Outback]

I hate Christmas.

[Skully]

I hate Christmas.


Scrooge

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I have been there at times in the past.

Older now and with kids they seem to pull you out of the slump or else.

Still love the holidays when it goes smooth, not smooth I dislike but hide my true feelings. [Coffee]


MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my AR Comrades!!!!!!!





Sit by one of these;

[Fire]


Enjoy a nice meal with family or friends;


[PizzaHut]




and as Tiny "Jim" Tim said, be safe!!!

[mcjhr]

Happy Christmas to all!

[StagLefty]

Merry Christmas everyone !!

[Great-Kazoo]

I hate Christmas.

So do we. However there's no harm in wishing people it.

[Dave]

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' 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 danc'd in their heads,
And Mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains 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 minature sleigh, and eight tiny rein-deer,
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 call'd them by name:
"Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer, and Vixen,
"On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Dunder and Blixem;
"To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
"Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"
As dry leaves 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 dress'd all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnish'd with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys was flung on his back,
And he look'd 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 laugh'd, like a bowl full of jelly:
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laugh'd 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 fill'd all the stockings; then turn'd with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.
He sprung 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.

[cofi]

Merry Christmas everyone I can't wait to watch a Christmas story later on and brew some hot chocolate

[ray1970]

Merry Christmas to all of you.... even the ones I think are ass monkeys.

[Beer]

[Mtn.man]

Marry Christmas,,,

And hey just for fun EVERYONE call a cab and then send the bill to Mike Sawaya (lawyer on tv)

[Bailey Guns]

I know it's a repost (my own, maybe) but it's still funny and you should always read the fine print:

From me (“the wishor”) to you (“the wishee”):

Please accept without obligation, explicit or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, politically correct, gender neutral, low stress, non-addictive celebration of the winter solstice holiday practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion or secular practice of your choice, with respect for the religious persuasion or secular practice and or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions.

Please also accept, under aforesaid waiver of obligation on your part, my best wishes for a financially successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of this calendar year of the Common Era, but with due respect for the calendars of all cultures or sects and for the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith, choice of computer platform or dietary preference of the wishee.
By accepting this greeting you acknowledge that:


a.. This greeting is subject to further clarification or withdrawal at the wishor’s discretion;
b.. This greeting is freely transferable provided that no alteration shall be made to the original greeting and that the proprietary rights of the wishor are acknowledged;
c.. This greeting implies no warranty on the part of the wishor to fulfil these wishes, nor any ability of the wishor to do so, merely a beneficent hope that they in fact occur;
d.. This greeting may not be enforceable in certain jurisdictions and/or the restrictions herein may not be binding on certain wishees in certain jurisdictions and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wishor;
e.. This greeting is warranted to perform as may reasonably be expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first;
f.. The wishor warrants this greeting only for the limited replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wishor.

Any implied reference in this greeting to any festive figure, whether actual or fictitious, dead or alive, shall not imply an endorsement by or form them in respect of this greeting and all proprietary rights in any references third party names and images are hereby acknowledged.

[Dave_L]

Merry Christmas!

[Skip]

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

[TFOGGER]

I know it's a repost (my own, maybe) but it's still funny and you should always read the fine print:

From me (“the wishor”) to you (“the wishee”):

Please accept without obligation, explicit or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, politically correct, gender neutral, low stress, non-addictive celebration of the winter solstice holiday practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion or secular practice of your choice, with respect for the religious persuasion or secular practice and or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions.

Please also accept, under aforesaid waiver of obligation on your part, my best wishes for a financially successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of this calendar year of the Common Era, but with due respect for the calendars of all cultures or sects and for the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith, choice of computer platform or dietary preference of the wishee.
By accepting this greeting you acknowledge that:


a.. This greeting is subject to further clarification or withdrawal at the wishor’s discretion;
b.. This greeting is freely transferable provided that no alteration shall be made to the original greeting and that the proprietary rights of the wishor are acknowledged;
c.. This greeting implies no warranty on the part of the wishor to fulfil these wishes, nor any ability of the wishor to do so, merely a beneficent hope that they in fact occur;
d.. This greeting may not be enforceable in certain jurisdictions and/or the restrictions herein may not be binding on certain wishees in certain jurisdictions and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wishor;
e.. This greeting is warranted to perform as may reasonably be expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first;
f.. The wishor warrants this greeting only for the limited replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wishor.

Any implied reference in this greeting to any festive figure, whether actual or fictitious, dead or alive, shall not imply an endorsement by or form them in respect of this greeting and all proprietary rights in any references third party names and images are hereby acknowledged.

Brought to you by the American Bar Association, all rights reserved.

Merry Christmas, one and all! (from the Jewish fat kid), Even Nynco!

[patrick0685]

Merry Christmas everyone!

[kawiracer14]

Turkey is going in the smoker shortly and Jack Daniels into my belly in a few hours. Be safe everyone. I'll be skiing tomorrow.

[sniper7]

$80 worth of prime rib here I come!

[trlcavscout]

Brisket has been cooking all night, wife has been bitching for 2 days, kids are going nuts. Tomorrow its all over!

[driver]

Merry Christmas to all.

[The Norseman]

God Jul och Gott Nytt År!

[sellersm]

God bless us every one... Merry Christmas!

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays to most of you.

[HoneyBadger]

Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays to most of you.
Most of us?? hahahaha

[Great-Kazoo]

Most of us?? hahahaha

No US, not You. US

[wctriumph]

Thanks Jim, same to you, sir.

Merry Christmas to all and I wish all of your a very prosperous and Happy New Year.


TEA

III

[JMBD2112]

http://i.imgur.com/cFZnTPg.jpg

[10mm-man]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I've met some great people on here, glad to be part of it!

[brutal]

Merry Christmas everyone I can't wait to watch a Christmas story later on and brew some hot chocolate

Don't forget to get into your onesie.

[bellavite1]

Merry Christmas to you all!
We don'to do Christmas (SHOCKER!) but if you do I hope it is a good one for you![Beer]

[HoneyBadger]

Merry Christmas to you all!
We don'to do Christmas (SHOCKER!) but if you do I hope it is a good one for you![Beer]
Thanks for not being intolerant! :)

[Gman]

Merry Christmas, gang!

[zteknik]

Wesołych Świąt [Beer]

[OtterbatHellcat]

Merry Christmas, COAR Shooters.

Peace.

[SamuraiCO]

Merry Christmas everyone, except for the NSA snooping on our forum.

[cstone]

Frohe Weihnachten

Buon Natale

Joyeux Noël

¡Feliz Navidad

Merry Nollag

Merīkurisumasu

Shèngdàn jié kuàilè

С Рождеством

Wanikiya tonpi wowiyuskin & Omaka teca oiyokipi

God Bless you all. Merry Christmas!

[waxthis]

Merry Christmas all!!!

[HH]

[osok-308]

Merry Christmas to all you guys and gals.

[Hummer]

Merry Christmas from our home on Central Orchard Mesa to all my compatriots at CO AR-15.


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[Tinelement]

Merry Christmas everyone!

[Dave]

QISmaS botIvjaj 'ej DIS chu' botIvjaj

Ná merye i turuhalmeri!

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[SideShow Bob]

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[Jmetz]

Merry Christmas to you all!

http://www.hungamapoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/funny-christmas-pictures-cartoons.jpg

[COeskimo]

Merry Christmas!

[twitchyfinger]

Merry Christmas everyone and God bless our troups!


A different Christmas Poem

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe, Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve. My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep, Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep. In perfect contentment, or so it would seem, So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn’t loud, and it wasn’t too near, But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear. Perhaps just a cough, I didn’t quite know, Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow. My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear, And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night, A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight. A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old, Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold. Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled, Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

”What are you doing?” I asked without fear, “Come in this moment, it’s freezing out here! Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve, You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!” For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift, Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.

To the window that danced with a warm fire’s light. Then he sighed and he said “Its really all right, I’m out here by choice. I’m here every night.” “It’s my duty to stand at the front of the line, That separates you from the darkest of times.

No one had to ask or beg or implore me, I’m proud to stand here like my fathers before me. My Gramps died at ‘Pearl on a day in December,” Then he sighed, “That’s a Christmas ‘Gram always remembers.” My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ‘Nam’, And now it is my turn and so, here I am.

I’ve not seen my own son in more than a while, But my wife sends me pictures, he’s sure got her smile. Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag, The red, white, and blue… an American flag. I can live through the cold and the being alone, Away from my family, my house and my home.

I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet, I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat. I can carry the weight of killing another, Or lay down my life with my sister and brother. Who stand at the front against any and all, To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.”

” So go back inside,” he said, “harbor no fright, Your family is waiting and I’ll be all right.” “But isn’t there something I can do, at the least, “Give you money,” I asked, “or prepare you a feast? It seems all too little for all that you’ve done, For being away from your wife and your son.”

Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret, “Just tell us you love us, and never forget. To fight for our rights back at home while we’re gone, To stand your own watch, no matter how long. For when we come home, either standing or dead, To know you remember we fought and we bled. Is payment enough, and with that we will trust, That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.”

[zteknik]

Merry Christmas everyone and God bless our troups!


A different Christmas Poem

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe, Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve. My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep, Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep. In perfect contentment, or so it would seem, So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn’t loud, and it wasn’t too near, But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear. Perhaps just a cough, I didn’t quite know, Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow. My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear, And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night, A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight. A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old, Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold. Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled, Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

”What are you doing?” I asked without fear, “Come in this moment, it’s freezing out here! Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve, You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!” For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift, Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.

To the window that danced with a warm fire’s light. Then he sighed and he said “Its really all right, I’m out here by choice. I’m here every night.” “It’s my duty to stand at the front of the line, That separates you from the darkest of times.

No one had to ask or beg or implore me, I’m proud to stand here like my fathers before me. My Gramps died at ‘Pearl on a day in December,” Then he sighed, “That’s a Christmas ‘Gram always remembers.” My dad stood his watch in the jungles of ‘Nam’, And now it is my turn and so, here I am.

I’ve not seen my own son in more than a while, But my wife sends me pictures, he’s sure got her smile. Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag, The red, white, and blue… an American flag. I can live through the cold and the being alone, Away from my family, my house and my home.

I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet, I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat. I can carry the weight of killing another, Or lay down my life with my sister and brother. Who stand at the front against any and all, To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.”

” So go back inside,” he said, “harbor no fright, Your family is waiting and I’ll be all right.” “But isn’t there something I can do, at the least, “Give you money,” I asked, “or prepare you a feast? It seems all too little for all that you’ve done, For being away from your wife and your son.”

Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret, “Just tell us you love us, and never forget. To fight for our rights back at home while we’re gone, To stand your own watch, no matter how long. For when we come home, either standing or dead, To know you remember we fought and we bled. Is payment enough, and with that we will trust, That we mattered to you as you mattered to us.”

Well said.
A big Merry Christmas to our troops!
I remember how it was being deployed during Christmas..