Christmas Tales Anyone?

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   Randy Godwinposted 12 years ago

   Last year I wrote a Christmas story, and while doing so I discovered it made me remember some of the things which made Christmas important.  I also like to write fiction but seldom do so here.
   
   I just wondered if anyone else would like to have a small contest to write such tales.  The deadline to be at midnight of Wednesday, whatever that is where you live.  No rewards though, that is, other than the enjoyment it gives you!
   
   
   Otherwise, Happy Holidays to everyone!
   
   
   
                          SantaSnake            Hiss Hiss Hiss
   
                  (using the word HO may not be PC here)

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      arbposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Hey Randy!
      I'm in.
      Where will they post - In the form of a hub?

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         Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         That would be fine, Arb!  I will link them to mine also.  I think it would be okay to post the link here but wait until someone confirms it for sure!
         
         Thanks for the effort!

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      habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Mel has that voice-activated cell phone thingy. We went shopping in Albany today, and there were Santas in several stores. Every time one shouted "Ho, ho, ho," Mel's phone would automatically dial Shan's number! lol

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         Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I don't get it?

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            habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I thought you wuz smart?! When the phone heard the "HO" prompt, it dialed Shan's cell phone. Do I need to get Beth to splain it to ya??

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               Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               No, I just wanted to make you spell it out!  LOL!  Doh!
               
               
               
               
               Kinda makes you wonder what your number requires?  Wow, I just remembered she has my number too!  Wemmings!

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                  habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  It was a joke...and anyway, I couldn't post your prompt here without getting banned! lol

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         kirutayeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         LOL...

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      oceansnsunsetsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I think the idea of writing Christmas tales is an excellent idea!  Have to think on this one......
      Hope people jump in, this would be great!  I was lol'ing at you guys, about the wedge of limburger cheese haha.

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         Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Think about it and then write!  Write something for fun once in a while.  It seems to help me relax from the effort of writing non-fiction hubs too!
         
         
         It's good cheese!

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      N.E. Wrightposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Mid-night tonight?  Oh, wow.  I found this forum too late.  If it were midnight next Wednesday than I would be in.  I still have not put the tree up for my son.  LOL.
      
      Good luck everyone else who is in!

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   logic,commonsenseposted 12 years ago

   Hey Randy, I have one started, but I got into it too much and now I have to get to work, so I'll have to finish it tomorrow.  Shouldn't have read this post, now I am committed, or should be!

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      Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Great!  Post it when you finished.  The time line is not important here.  The tale's the thing!  It may be fiction, non-fiction, whatever genre you like.  Hmmm. A sci-fi Christmas carol?  Who knows!

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         habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I thought with you, the TAIL was the thing! lolololol

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            Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I done tole you bout tryin' to thank!

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               habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               It's all your fault! You practically raised me. Doesn't it make you proud to see your handiwork - Beth and me??????????

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                  Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  I refuse to accept that rap!

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                     habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     You own it, Babysnakes! (vs. Babycakes)

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                        Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        I suppose that's fair!  I blame y'all for being preverted!

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                           habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           Ha! We didn't even know what the word meant until we met you!
                           
                           I'm working on a Christmas memory for your contest. Do I get a prize for entering??

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                              Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                              I'll get you a block of cheese too.  Just like Mel's !

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   tobey100posted 12 years ago

   Sorry.  The only Christmas tale I know is the red Christmas tail I got 45 years ago for horsing around with a football and knocking over the Christmas tree.

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      Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Certainly you have an imagination?  Or perhaps something to the tune of "The Most Boring Christmas of All" would make our tales read better.  It is a time of sacrifice for the betterment of your fellow men.  Ain't it?

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         tobey100posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Not in this country.  Not for a long while.  It's become a time to shop, spend and demand your local Church remove their nativity scene as it infringes on your consitutional rights to abhor religion in any form.  We're not allowed to even SAY Christmas anymore.  It's not Christmas, it's the 'Holiday Season'.

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            habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!!
            
            I said the C-word!!!

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            Ron Montgomeryposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Has there ever been a case where a CHURCH was asked to remove a nativity scene, or are you once again just making stuff up?

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   2uesdayposted 12 years ago

   I will give it a go not sure I can make the deadline but I will try.

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   2uesdayposted 12 years ago

   I have just posted mine, it is also one of my hubs for the thirty in thirty challenge.

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      Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      And here is the first entry in the contest.
      
      
      http://hubpages.com/hub/Christmas-Tales
      
      
      
      I will read them all when I can!
      
      Thanks 2uesday!

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   Docmoposted 12 years ago

   I have posted a Christmas short story called Lake Placid - not sure if I am allowed to post a link here but you can read it through my profile page...

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      Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I'll take the rap, Docmo!  Here's the second entry!
      
      
      
      
           http://hubpages.com/hub/Christmas-Short … ake-Placid
      
      Good going!   Still workin' on mine!

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         Docmoposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks!! nice one, Randy..

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   habeeposted 12 years ago

   Here's mine:
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Red-Pony-Mi … Steinbecks
   
   Oh, and you can bring that cheese over on Christmas Eve. I prefer brie!

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      Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Cool!  The third entry!
      
      Thanks Holle!
      
      
      You'll get your usual Limburger and be happy with it!
      
      
      Still workin'!

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         habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Ugh...it smells like your feet - after working in tobacco all day! lol

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            Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I thought you told me not to bring up your foot fetish on these forums!  See!  Preverted!

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               habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Your fault - it came from when you used to make me suck your big toe!

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                  Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Not gonna touch that one!

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   Ron Montgomeryposted 12 years ago

   
   
   I like Christmas tail.

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      habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      You naughty boy! You're gettin' coal for Christmas!

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         Ron Montgomeryposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Yeah, but I'm gettin' wood right now!

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            habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Forget the coal...you're gettin' a BIG bundle of switches!

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               Ron Montgomeryposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Ooooooh yeah!
               
               I've been very naughty this year.

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                  habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Ron, why don't you enter a Christmas story about cupcakes??

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                     Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Yeah Ron!  You just show the first illustration and leave us guessing!

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                     Ron Montgomeryposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Christmas is a silly, futile attempt to legitimize a debunked mythology.
                     
                     Cupcakes are the key to understanding the essence of human spirituality.
                     
                     I don't see how I could possibly combine the two into a story.

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   Toby Hansenposted 12 years ago

   Here is my entry...
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/Holiday-Fiction … ey-Dilemna

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      Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That's the spirit Toby!  Let's show these ladies just why men are better than women!  Er... you are a guy, aren't you?
      
      
      
      Numbah Four!

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         Toby Hansenposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Err, no. I'm not

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            Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Wasn't sure with some of the names girls go by these days.  And I never was good at telling what gender cats are!  LOL!

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               Toby Hansenposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               That is fine.
               The more traditional female version is Tobi. You are not the first to get it wrong, and will not be the last

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    habeeposted 12 years ago

    Lol! I thought Toby was a woman, RD! Get your foot out of your mouth!
    
    Who has the foot fetish now, big boy??

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    habeeposted 12 years ago

    RD, where's your Christmas hub??

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       Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Trying to get the darn thing to load!  I keep saving the text capsules but they disappear.  Already tried several times.  Some work, some don't!  I'll keep trying though!
       
       
       
                                       ScroogedSnake!

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          habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Hmmm...pretty bad when you can't meet your own deadline! lol. I think you need a spanking. Be-eth?? Oh, Bethie, dear????????
          
          Oops! Sorry, the deadline is tomorrow - not tonight.

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    Ron Montgomeryposted 12 years ago

    

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       habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I have a black leather riding crop!

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          prettydarkhorseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          LOL
          
          Mr Randy, can I still join I have a Christmas hub published last night, I just saw this one, it is just random thoughts, Thank you..

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             Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Of course, PDH!  This is just for fun, the deadline isn't important!

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          Ron Montgomeryposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          As if we didn't know that...

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             habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             LOL!!!

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    habeeposted 12 years ago

    Maita said "Mr. Randy." teeheehee
    
    Hi, Maita!

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       prettydarkhorseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hi habee, Is that Brooklyn in your avatar, kiss her for me..

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          habeeposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Yes, Maita. That's Brooklynn!

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             prettydarkhorseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             hmm that's a big fish habee in your avatar, Give me some of it!

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    Randy Godwinposted 12 years ago

    Finally!  I managed to get mine done despite loading the capsules many times before they would work.  Sorry it's so long, but here it is!
    
    
           http://hubpages.com/hub/A-Christmas-Tal … -Need?done

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    Randy Godwinposted 12 years ago

    Having trouble with my link and comment capsule now.  Rats!

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    Docmoposted 12 years ago

    I've already got the Christmas Story, but got carried away and wrote a Christmas song for every one to sing along, c'mon hubbers!
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Christmas-Poem-Of-all-the-Gifts

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    Randy Godwinposted 12 years ago

    There's still time to get a story in!  Don't make me resort to extortion!  This could be the thing which catapults you into the limelight.  (whatever a limelight is?)

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       logic,commonsenseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Am I too late?  Just published the final chapter of the tale of two kitties.

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          Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Never too late, loco!

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             logic,commonsenseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Cool, thanks Randy!

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    kirutayeposted 12 years ago

    I have an idea for a Christmas story. Now i have to write it. So here goes...

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    kirutayeposted 12 years ago

    And here is my christmas story...
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/Reunited-A-Christmas-Story

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    Randy Godwinposted 12 years ago

    Thanks everyone for writing your "tales" for us to enjoy.  I declare everyone winners, as indeed they are.  Happy Holidays to everyone!
    
    
    
    
                       UnscroogedSnake

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       prettydarkhorseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I wrote one with my main profile http://hubpages.com/hub/I-Cant-Let-Go-of-Santa
       
       and from my other profile http://hubpages.com/hub/A-Christmas-Sto … orgiveness
       
       Merry Christmas to everyone, to your fam and keep the most of it Mr Randy!

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          Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Just saw this post, PDH!  Will certainly read them!

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          RedElfposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Read both - lovely stories, Maita!

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    RedElfposted 12 years ago

    Can I add a hub already written - as well as a shameless plug for promoting new writers via the HubNuggets?
    
    The main hub is, in fact, a Christmas story in four parts, featuring De Greek - it's my version of "A Christmas Carol" featuring my fellow HubNuggets teammates...
    
    A HubNuggets Christmas Carol

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       Randy Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I suppose it would be okay, your Eliteness.  Although, I was never good enough to make the HubNugget nomination list.  Alas, some of us have to stand on the edge of the spotlight and look in at the stars.  But we can handle it.  LOL!

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    habeeposted 12 years ago

    RedElf, I can't get that link to work. De Greek is da bomb!!

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