And with today’s post, this year’s BlogFestivus writing challenge comes to an end. What an exercise in editing! I hope a jolly time was had by all the joy train riders…I’d ride with you anytime. Tomorrow, my thank you gift, in verse, to you all.
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Under the glow of Rudolph’s nose, Santa declared, “I pronounce you buck and buck. You may now nuzzle.” A wild cheer erupted as Prancer and Cupid locked lips. Before things got X-rated, Santa waved for silence.
Bart’s Christmas wish — global warming.
“Toasts to wait until after tonight’s deliveries. Dasher, round up the crew and get ‘em hitched — ha-ha. Bart, you guys are up. Load the sleigh. ETD is fifteen minutes. I’ll be out after I adjust my beard.”
Dasher glanced at Mrs. Claus and gave a nod. Signaling Jack with a finger alongside her nose, she grabbed Bart’s stocking cap. “I’ve got a surprise for Santa. The reindeer can pack. ” She knew Bart was ever eager to make hay with the big guy. Bart had already strapped explosives to the gifts. The rein-dumb could handle the loading. “You bet, Mrs. C. Lead the way. Elves…with me.”
Quickly, the sleigh was loaded down with tidings of good cheer (minus the C-4) and by the time Santa emerged, all was set for take-off. “Rudy, light up. On three, two, one…punch it!”
They rose in the air…and there came such a clatter…as the fur tree in front of Santa’s house came alive with dozens of icicle-covered gnomes, a Bart-shaped star perched on top.
Santa, thrilled, exclaimed, “Ere I drove out of sight…what’s all this?”
“The reindeer’s gift to you…with a little help from Jack Frost. Unfortunately, it’s permanent.”
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BlogFestivus is a seasonal short story writing challenge running from December 11 to 19. Nine days of…well, you can read all about it here. Read what the rest of the joy train riders are up to by clicking on the links below!
Yeah…a great ending! Looking forward to the poetry of tomorrow
I think poetry may be an exaggeration. More like free verse after too many drinks at a seedy bar.
Liked the ending, Bart finally got his dues. Thanks for inviting me along, I’ve had an excellent time. Can’t wait to read the poetry.
Glad you had fun. It was the whole point of the exercise.
A happy ending with a wedding. How very Shakespearean!
And that Bart looks more like a Gremlin than an elf. Creepy.
I won’t tell you how long it took me to find an image of an elf with icicles. Talk about commitment to a cause.
All good things must end, eh?
Well, you still have a few more days until December 20th…
Let me know when next year’s topic is worked out. I’m hoping to have it done by Halloween, to beat the Christmas rush!
I had a good time. FYI, I’ve been in a few seedy bars – I can’t beleive i never ran into you…or maybe i did?
I’ll keep you in the loop. It wouldn’t be the same without you. Glad you had fun.
You didn’t run into me…you ran over me. Trying to get that last cheap drink before the end of Happy Hour.
That was you?!! I’m so sorry! I hope you were able to get that Yukon Jack stain out of your jumper. I also hope you learned your lesson about frequenting dive bars in a jumper.
Yeah…no more jumpers. When I visit dive bars now, I wear my Speedo.
Good idea…you’ll blend…
*snort*
Awwww…. you old softie! Another great run this year…
Yeah…just a marshmallow. It won’t happen again. Thanks for joining in…it’s nice to see the original BlogFestivus bloggers.
Yeahhhhhh! That was fun. And a sigh of relief was heard round the world.
So much so all the hot air must be affecting global warming.
It’s just like at the end of Grease when they fly away at the end of the movie. Sniff. Please tell me they were singing “We’ll Always Be Together” instead of the same-o same-o Christmas carols!
“Rudy, light up.”
What a wild ride your BlogFestivus was. Many happy returns and all that.
Happy returns back at ya. Basically, I’m just happy is finished without significant amounts of blood and guts.
“I pronounce you buck and buck.” I don’t know why, but clever touches like that make me laugh. Thank you!