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Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Holidays, or Whatever Blows Your Trumpet

by John Cole|  December 23, 20038:08 pm| 10 Comments

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As you have noticed, I have not been posting much the last few days. Don’t be alarmed (or excited, you tricksy Democrats)- I am not going anywhere, but I probably won’t post again until Boxing Day.

You are officially ordered to go spend some time with your family and have a Merry Christmas. My friends and I insist.

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  1. 1.

    Kathy K

    December 23, 2003 at 8:58 pm

    Bellicose Santas? I love it.
    Merry Christmas!

  2. 2.

    Rick W

    December 24, 2003 at 8:02 am

    They do look rather intimidating. Brings to mind the movie “The Warriors”, with all the New York gangs and their distinctive motifs. Perhaps this was one considered but rejected by the director.

  3. 3.

    Moe Lane

    December 24, 2003 at 8:50 am

    I really, really want to steal this picture for a caption contest on my own site.

  4. 4.

    Kimmitt

    December 24, 2003 at 1:16 pm

    Happy Holidays, all.

  5. 5.

    Moe Lane

    December 24, 2003 at 2:11 pm

    Happy holidays, Kimmitt. Enjoy that… what’s the weather forecast for tomorrow over there?

    (click click click)

    82 DEGREES AND SUNNY!?!

    (Looking at NJ forecast: rainy day in mid 40s).

    (pause)

    Fine, fine, happy holidays anyway.
    :)

    Moe

  6. 6.

    Dana

    December 24, 2003 at 5:01 pm

    Merry Christmas, John. I hope you and your family have a blessed day, and that the New Year brings you happiness and hope.

  7. 7.

    caleb

    December 24, 2003 at 7:47 pm

    Waaarriors……come out to plaaaaaayyyyeeeeaaaaa.

    Merry Christmas.

  8. 8.

    Parkway Rest Stop - Jim

    December 24, 2003 at 10:02 pm

    Merry Christmas, Mr. C.

  9. 9.

    Aakash

    December 26, 2003 at 1:00 am

    Dear Mr. Cole,

    I hope this day, and this holiday season, has gone great for you and yours.

    To you, yours, and all of the other people reading this:

    Merry Christmas!

    And God Bless!!

  10. 10.

    Lawren

    December 26, 2003 at 5:20 pm

    Hope you had a great one!

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