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CHD63

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #60 on: December 16, 2009, 08:49:32 am »
This was my first read, as well.  How clever and oh so appropriate for all of us.  Thanks, Steve.

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #61 on: December 16, 2009, 09:16:59 am »
I was new to the forum when this was dredged up from archives last year, and it once again gives me a sense of amazement . . . this group is the best gift of ALL!
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #62 on: December 16, 2009, 09:21:34 am »
Hahaha, Steve I loved it! How perfect  :D
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #63 on: December 16, 2009, 10:22:08 am »
Steve,

I love your parody on The Night Before Christmas -- I sent it to my doctor last year and he thought it was really funny too.   You really crack me up sometimes!  Have a Merry Christmas!!

Wendy   :D
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #64 on: December 16, 2009, 01:52:18 pm »
Classic!  I love it (again)!  Great job, Steve!

Regards,
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #65 on: December 16, 2009, 05:49:16 pm »
Too bad you can't get residuals from this, Steve.  Guess you'll have to bask in the glory instead!  ;)

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #66 on: December 16, 2009, 06:02:11 pm »
Loved this then, love it now !    Happy Holidays my AN family.

Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #67 on: December 16, 2009, 06:28:00 pm »
Steve,

I can't believe I have just read "An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas" for the first time! I loved it!!! Thank-you for your cheerful heart and your tender mercies!!! What an asset you are to this forum and to this wonderful AN family!!! I may not chime in often, but I want all of you to know how very special you are to me also!!
May we all share in a wonderful Christmas, and try to give over our worries to the only one that can truly help us!!! Bless you all,
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #68 on: December 17, 2009, 08:36:42 am »
What we alll need - a big laugh.  I really enjoyed it!!!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good ucoming year.

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #69 on: December 18, 2009, 05:58:14 pm »
I'll just say this is just such a terrific poem Steve wrote, and this way it pops back to the top.  Want EVERYBODY to see it!!

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #70 on: December 18, 2009, 08:08:49 pm »
Ah, yes, me favorite holiday poem!!!  Steve, you have entirely too much time on your hands--no wonder you took up knitting.  I wore me purple Jolly Roger Chapeau on the blizzard walk today.  It had a really good time and got all snowy for sure. Tomorrow morning it'll be "walking in a winter wonderland."

Anyone who hasn't met Steve, you are in for a real treat!  He has a wonderful sense of humor.

Hugs,

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #71 on: December 19, 2009, 11:04:00 am »
Baha Humbug...get it, Baha...haha!

Well done Steve, you're a poet I didn't know it?!?

Take Care & *Happy Merry*
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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #72 on: December 19, 2009, 10:11:02 pm »
A Christmas Classic in ANA land..

Very clever!!!!

Happy Holidays to all.

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #73 on: December 26, 2009, 10:04:51 am »
Heads up all you poet followers
http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=11412.0

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Re: An Acoustic Neuroma Christmas
« Reply #74 on: December 26, 2009, 11:28:43 am »
Loved it. Am printing it now to share with my hubby. He'll get a kick out of it.

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