No, that’s not what I meant!!!  Get your head in the game!!!

But I also can’t fault ya on that one.  One must play to their strengths.

Obligatory:

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Well, it’s Christmas again

Almost, anyway.

And as I’ve often told people, in spite of the fact that I’m a godless heathen; and in spite of all of the annoying things which must be dealt with pertaining to Christmas…I actually really do like it.

Well, some parts of it.

What I like is that once you get past the increased stress of it, everyone seems a little nicer.  A little more charitable.  A little more…human.

That being said however, whenever I open a gift, I never get what I really want…

Last year was your last chance, Santa.  My last year of tolerance.  This year, I’ll be gunning for you.

You gon’ pay what you owe Santa!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y5GtaTrPHM

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Christmas Trees

Christmas trees are pretty and all, granted.  But they’re a pain in the ass if I’m being honest.  From the getting/buying them, to setting them up, to cleaning up all the needles every damned day, etc.

And how can it be smrt to bring a dead and very flammable plant into your house, stick it in water, and then put electrical appliances on it?  Seems we’re missing the common sense here.

But as I said already, they are  pretty.  I’ll admit that.

Plus, my kitty likes ’em…

But still, they have to be decorated before they’re pretty, and that’s a pain in the ass too.  It takes forever.  I absolutely loathe doing it.

Hmmmmmm…..

Ooooookay, I like how you’re thinking.  Maybe this year it really will be different.  Hold that thought Dear, and let me finish this post.

Then I’m all yours.

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Sports Wrap Up

Get it?  Wrap up?  Wrapping paper?  Oh screw you guys, that was funny.

NFL

No more TNF to report on.  And now that it’s gone, we all regret talking badly about it.  Well, “regret” might be a strong word I suppose.  It’s like that girlfriend who you knew was wrong for you, but still kinda sorta liked having her around for the once a week bad sex.  Just because it was easier.  You know you’re better off without her, but…

SNF?  Also gone. Christmas Eve this week, week 17 next week.  There are two Saturday games again this weekend, however.  And you also do get two on Christmas Day (Monday) to make up for it.

So after you’ve locked your family in the closet because you’re tired of the noise, you’ll have plenty to watch.

Saturday/Sunday/Monday Schedule

NHL

I’d just like to point out once again that Vegas is still doing pretty damned well for any team, let alone an expansion franchise.  So of course some folks can’t help but try to figure out why.

No national games tonight so check your locals.

Full Schedule

NBA

TV Tonight:

• LAC @ Houston – 8:00pmEST – TV: ESPN
• LAL @ Golden State – 10:30pmEST – TV: ESPN

Full Schedule

NCAA Football

Bowl Games….wooooo!!!!!  There were two earlier today (UAB v OhioU, C.Michigan v Wyoming), but none tonight.  But this weekend, finally some good ones.  Well, sort of.  “Less bad”, let’s say.  The “good” ones start to hit next week.

NCAA Basketball

Top25 on TV Tonight:

• Hampton @ (13)Virginia – 7:00pmEST – TV: ESPN3
• FGCU @ (11)Wichita State – 7:00pmEST – TV: CBSSN
• Northwestern @ (17)Oklahoma – 7:00pmEST – TV: ESPN2
• (1)Villanova @ Hofstra – 8:30pmEST – TV: FS1
• (9)Xavier @ N. Iowa – 9:00pmEST – TV: CBSSN

Full Schedule

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Santa’s Naughty List

Self-explanatory this week, which means you don’t have to hear me yak yak yak incessantly explaining this one.

That’s one of my Christmas gifts to you.  Your real gifts should arrive soon.  If they don’t, then obviously it was the post office’s fault.  Honest.

Enjoy….

Yes, fine Dear.  You’ve got my attention.  I know I promised.  Christmas lights, yada yada yada.

I’ll finish decorating the tree now.  Jeebus.

But just remember what you promised to do when I’m finished.

OK, that is not what I meant.  Next year I’ll need to be more specific I guess.

(As an aside, I really think she seems fun.  Special shout out to Unsurprised  for linking that one a few days ago…we likey.)

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Mrs Claus Needs Love Too

Why not both?

Hehehehehe….get it?

Sorry ladies.  I couldn’t resist.

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Time To Go Relax And Wait For Santa I guess

Hey, you relax your way, I’ll relax mine.

But I do hope you’ve all enjoyed this year’s Christmas edition.

Inorite?  Thank goodness someone finally noticed.

Maybe Santa will be extra good to me this year?

Hmmmmm….well that’s not encouraging, is it?

Oh well.

But in all sincerity…

I really do hope everyone’s holidays are the best.  All of you folks really mean a lot to me.

Love ya’s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HtXao342qI

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