Hroth

Despite the cost of living crisis, the external "Christmas Lighting" is already making its presence felt. One wonders....   I agree with Steamport Southport, there aren't many football flags out yet, though when the matches start, it might be a different story.  To add to the terror and woe, I hear that Baddile and co may be releasing a rejigged version of "Three Lions"

As for "Bah Humbugs*", I always keep a stock for when alleged carol singers come and whine a few verses of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" through the keyhole.  Figgy Pudding?  Fat chance!

* They're the ones with latitudenal stripes...

A number of years back, my area was plagued by a load of particularly tuneless carol "singers" - then there seemed to be rather less of them.

I'm not sure why (not that I'm exactly complaining):

• Dodgy renditions of "Silent Night" - followed by people offering to make this happen?
• Repeated invitations to experience the delights of cycling?
• "Friendly benedictions" along the lines of "Piper Oscar" - somewhat similar to the one that starts with "Foxtrot", but with a key difference - whilst I could imagine people wanting these individuals to "go forth", I doubt if too many people would particularly want them to "multiply".

Whatever actually happened, I'm just relieved that things have been slightly quieter around these parts in the last few years.

Why have I now got Corey Taylor's* Xmas song in my head? 🤣

Very sweary, but worth a listen if you can put up with a few swear words.

*Out of Slipknot

One of the none sweary bits, you get the drift....

There ain’t nothing more depressing than a pine tree
Gussied up with candy canes and balls
Those carollers have kept me up for hours
"It’s Merry Christmas" — seeping through my walls