‘Twas the night before Christmas and what do you know,
Outside of the window it’s starting to snow.
Pandora and MaG have been busy as bees,
Hanging tinsel and lights on the Gameboomer trees.

“Let’s check out the rooms of which there are many,
And see what the boomers are doing” said Jenny.
A walk down the hall, a turn to the right,
We arrive at Adventure, but the door is locked tight.

Rice Burner from Hints did suddenly appear,
With a walkthrough and codes to the rooms that are here.
Carla, Gremlin and Chief joined up for the tour,
Three knocks and a kick, that should open the door.

The door opened wide, Becky ushered us in,
sinotek asked a question that raised quite a din.
Culpa Innata ripped-off TLJ could this be?
Jenny100 said “nope, they’re both rip-offs of me”.

Metamorphium he thinks that this might be true,
raylinstephens said royalties just might be due.
nickie scratched at her head and wasn’t quite sure,
If game about underwear would appeal much to her.

While underwear has BubbaJake concerned just a bit,
ramona thinks the game might just be a classic.
“If the game is a rip off” said Darlene2003,
“Then please rip me off”, Sly One had to agree.

The Annual Twisty List flotsam did do,
One for the lightside and darksiders too.
Space Quest Fan was glad Beast Within rated so high,
Stupid Invaders got three votes, Johnboy wondered why.

Cranberry Sass of the name the game thread,
Is still going strong (thought by now it’d be dead).
dragonuk44 gave a clue with answers to come,
Rushes guessed Undercover: Operation Wintersun.

zookeeper guessed it might be Starsip Titanic,
The answer came back, that nope that’s not it.
Chrissie a terrible limerick did make,
And now the cranberry sass is a Regifted fruitcake.

reikidave asked the group what game they liked least,
PolloDiablo and old lady came up with Dead Reefs.
Moments of Silence was named by caylin,
Susie07’s torn : Conspiracies or Missing.

Penumba Overture is bad said TheHaze,
SallyMG likes them all if there isn’t a maze
orchgamer – Necronomicon, lsapce Next Life,
Darlene and Butcher don’t like Paradise.

Aretha and Martin Mystere could not get along,
wysewoman thinks Mystery of the Druids' a bomb.
For Barbarosso and Gillan it’s Forever Worlds,
upsydaisy : Evidence The Last Ritual.

Alright let’s hear favorites, we all must have some,
Sassafras spoke up with her fav, Sanitarium.
AquariaJade Last Express, Mary and cat they like Myst,
Raybries cried Azrael’s Tears with a sob and a sniff.

Beyond Time is special for our Betty Lou,
Ron.etti says Riven, oldmariner Gab 2.
Kraken Still Life, Koalanut Grim Fandango,
Blackstone Chronicles said catsmom is the way you should go.

Still Life, then Next Life, and now Still Life 2,
Can it get better than that? Merlin said, I ask you.
Cissy, judith and ces thinks it’s an awfully long wait,
Karsten’s looking forward to 2008.

FlyingDutchman42 reported “there’s gamebabes aplenty.
I hope Gus is back”. “Me too” said sierramindy.
Qadventuregames is excited, so’s GBC,
Taylor’s Mom wants to find out who the killer will be.

Inferno you’ve proven you’re gracious and fair,
Though a certain individual didn’t play square.
It pays to remember, in this I’m not wrong,
You might fool some of the people, but not us for long.

The Happy Home for Gamers built a Developer’s Wing,
Dedicated to gatorlaw (just seemed the right thing).
Most Gameboomers can say that “we knew her when”,
I have the privilege to call her my friend.

Six rights and six lefts then down to the cellar,
Where the Darksiders whisper, “come hither fine fellow.”
The monkyman leads, banana torch lights the way,
Down creeky stairs, past fairies, where vampyres play.

Space bar, hit space bar, mutters Melanie1,
As she battles her way through Oblivion.
hagatha gave up her vampire ways,
She’s Sheogarath now, so you all best behave.

fildil and VHL are both playing Loki,
Maggie57 is at level sixty.
Marian announced “there’s another Dungeon Lord”
She knew oldman couldn’t wait, since the first he adored.

Draclvr has stopped whining ‘cause The Witcher is here,
Milee10 and Drizzt did raise a great cheer.
We heard there’s two versions, one with much spice,
looney wasn’t all sure she had naughty or nice.

Mad is stuck in the swamp and may never come out,
Debra said Dr. Pepper and vodka will help you not pout.
rowen has Vista, and the game finally runs,
threads said by next Christmas she just might be done.

Nipomo just finished The Dark Brotherhood quest,
Poor Yankee Clipper can’t get the platform up yet.
Smiley456 and Atheen are still fine,
They’re entrenched in the Might and the Magic of IX.

Sig wanted some eggnog, burpee passed him a glass,
He received Gods: Land of Infinity and hopes it will last.
So to the darksiders we bid fond farewell,
May they find armor and weapons and a meteor spell.

Two lefts and three rights is the door to Mixed Bag,
With plenty of food and good friends to be had.
texaslady said welcome, ya’ll all come on in,
The coffee is hot, let the talkin’ begin.

The gang at Joe’s diner’s now snug as a bug,
After answering the call that Glynn needed a hug.
BrownEyedTigre took a trip down memory lane,
Back to the 70’s, good grief we looked lame.

Barrel furniture’s the thing that caused Renee to drool,
soot still has a jumpsuit in blueberry blue.
foofoobunny had flashbacks of hip hugger flares,
A ’74 Javelin solved Ahuber’s cares.

Barry called out for help, he just hit escape,
“I’m still sitting at work, did I make mistake?”
Cathy1 suggested shift, Dineke said to press home,
L4Labs said hit windows, that might cause you to roam.

“Did someone need help?” 3dobermans came on the run,
Trail almost ended existence, now how’s that for fun.
Sorta Blonde is still looking for the terminate key,
Celtic Lark just wants an alternate reality.

“Beam me up Scotty” Auntiegram said then looked stunned,
When JennyP hit the num lock and her fingers went numb.
Midge caught a virus, nasty thing was called WORK,
Bouv mama is retired but is still on alert.

Winfrey showed us the perfect toilet for women,
Lex thought that the gap was put there for aimin’.
Homer6 thought it could work if the aimer was sober,
Flutist said the idea had her laughing all over.

Kaki’s Sister said they’re expecting 10 inches of snow
Gilligan thought her roof was on fire, was just steam don’t you know.
Nightowl07 hates shopping almost more than winter,
My9rugrats is snowbound says the grinch as got to her.

TLC made BAAG Specialist, let’s tip our hats.
Connie and Mugsy both offered congrats.
5,000 posts Gimli said, wow I am impressed,
Hope you still hang around said Retired at Last.

Do you know Christmas lyrics, did you get them all right?
JoAmiga, Hawka, butterflybabe had to turn off the mike.
Carousal wrote a poem called “The Christmas Fairy”,
Dudemom’s tree topper’s a fish, now how’s that for scary?

So we continue, four lefts and three rights,
And arrive at the Garden of Puzzling Delights.
Tyke opens the doors, she’s smart as a tack ,
Says the rest of the geniuses are there in the back.

Urban Worrier’s party has presents so clever,
Redz brought margaritas, wished the best ever.
Curly brought champagne, cue walked in with toffee.
LadyK brought the Guiness, Stitchman, did you bring coffee?

Bernard brought cognac, Koala, Budweiser,
Maelstrom brought fondue, DoreenS brought a sweater.
Sherlock brought veggies, Jema Vitamin C,
NYLady a thermometer, Ccbomber, beef jerky.

BeaSong, Geo and croaker are discussing a squirrel,
JimboBell hears screeching whenever he turns.
Mineminemine and Satine know their Charlie Brown Christmas,
DocPaul said Toyota’s got a plan for fat kittens.

Crazy Billybob set out to find a new home,
And they all tried to guess at the states he did roam.
Funlcake said Wyoming, Sondi Nebraska,
MsMercury Colorado, manxman North Dakota.

Merry Christmas Leeana, lexxy and Bea,
Luv2travel and my dear friends, Ms Janners and Dee,
JoanieS, bkrytr and JohnnyK,
Joanie39, kwbridge and Re.

Jldcat, Auntykitkat52,
Exalthim2, Uncle Reg, owlluv and hugh,
Jude, lorryrose, moonbeam and sassiladi,
I hope that you’re visited by the little BAAGS fairy.

Liz thanks for the post, it is so nice to hear,
That you still want this poem after all of these years.
So I made up my list and checked it with care,
And there’s 173 boomers in there.

And so my dear boomers we come to the end,
Of another great year filled with family and friends.
So from my house to yours as our tree twinkles bright,
Merry Christmas to all, peace on earth and good night.

Love and a very :christmas:

syd

THANK YOU, SYD!

Syd that was outstanding. We love you.

Midge

Now that's the icing on the cake! Thank you Syd....it's beautiful.

Love and Hugs to you and your family this holiday season.

Ana

Absolutely fantastic Syd!!

So beautiful! I don't know how you do it year after year.

Thank you so much!

joe

Oh thank you so much Syd, I needed that. You are the best! Don't work too hard. Happy Holidays
Love, Betty Lou

Thanks so much Syd - the best one yet, and such a fantastic Gameboomer tradition!

That's wonderful, Syd. Thank you.

:christmas:

Is there anything besides WOW that can express how wonderful you are Syd?

I just can't imagine Christmas without your hard work!

And Syd?... Merry Christmas! :santa:

Out of this world, Syd, fantabulous, outstanding, wonderful read, and I could go on and on.

Thank you, and a very :christmas: to you as well.

Another magnificent poem, Syd!!

I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas, and I hope you get lots of time off from work to play The Witcher!!

Thanks so much, Syd! You put so much work into your Christmas poem each year and it is much appreciated!
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! :christmas: :santa:

Syd, I think you have totally outdone yourself this year!

Now back to The Witcher....

How the heck did you get so many boomers in that fabulous poem.
That must have taken an extremely long time. I look forward to your poems every year. Just thought I would say how fantabulous you are. Have a Merry Chritmas to you and yours. Your the best.

Cathy :christmas: :holidays:

WOW! Holy Cow!

Syd, you just made the season!

WoW Syd the poem is a piece of art

It's a classic

:christmas:

SOOT

Thank you to you and all of the Gameboomer family for making me
feel a part of this outstanding forum. Kudos to you on this beautiful poem.

Thank You Syd !!!!

I am lost for words...All the work & time to put a very special poem together for us Boomers.... Takes a Very Special Person That person is you !!!!!

God Bless & :holidays:

Hugs & Kiss's to you & family

Holy cow, syd. You're amazing! Thank you for all of your hard, hard work!

Now the Christmas season is really here--it just doesn't seem complete until we have Syd's poem!! Another great one, luv...

Merry Christmas Syd! How special you took the time to compose such a wonderful Christmas Poem for our GameBoomer Family! Hope you and your family have a happy Christmas! :christmas:

All I have to say is that this is one Christmas tradition that I would be disappointed not to see Thank you for that, as usual a wonderful poem. Merry Christmas to you and your family

Thank you Syd, it is officaly the Christmas season now. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family. :christmas:

Thank You Syd,It wouldn't be Christmas with out your great poems May you have the best of Holiday's :holidays: :santa:

Syd, a wonderful poem as always! It means such a lot to everyone that you do this every year, Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!

Mary :christmas: :santa:

Well done Syd!

Sue

Hi Syd

"Poem" just isn't an adequate description of your magnificent EPIC !!

I fought my way out of the swamp to get here and read it and boy was it some read !!

Just fantastic ....



Thank you VERY much indeed

Cheers.

Mad :christmas:

Syd,

For me Christmas does not start until I read your poem. This year it is absolutely fantastic, to say the least. But they always are.

:christmas: Syd.

God Bless,

Alice

Syd, thanks for yet another wonderful poem!

Santa must have lent you his special tinselled crowbar for you to wedge 173 Boomers in there.

Hope you and yours have a very :christmas:

:santa:

Beautiful poem, Syd. Must have been a lot of work!

:christmas:


Bernard

:christmas: Thank you Syd

André :holidays:

Way to go Syd. Thanks for all your work!

AWESOME! You outdid yourself Syd...

TOTALLY AWESOME, Syd.
Thank you so much, you are amazing!

Best wishes to you and everyBoomie.
:holidays:

What a wonderful surprise to log on and see this !

Thank you so much for the gift , Syd ! Well done !

Hope you have the best of holidays ! :holidays:

Oh, Syd!...WOW!!!....

When you announced that you were handing in your 'cap' so to speak, because you didn't have much spare time these days...I hardly dared hope for our wonderful annual traditional Syd's Christmas Epic...but, bless you...you came through and didn't disappoint us.

You are one special lady...and you have excelled yourself this year, thank you so, so much for all the time, love and effort that you have put into it...we very much appreciate it and you.

A toast to you dear, Syd!...Cheers

Hip hip hooray for Syd. What an absolutely fantastic poem. You have done us proud.

Bill and I wish you and your family a very :christmas:

Cory and Amber send doggy kisses and Moxie a kitty purr.

Bets

Thanks Syd, now its Christmas.

:christmas:

This was great and fun! thanks Syd!

CU

danyboy

Too cute as always! Thanks, Syd.

Wow, Syd, you did such a fantastic job...again!!! Thank you!

:christmas: to you and yours!!


Nan

Thank you Syd, you're truly amazing. A beautiful poem again this year. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year.



:christmas:

Brilliant Syd, thank you

You are wonderful Syd Thank you for the fantastic poem!

[christmas] and best wishes for the New Year

......Syd..Thank You....Magnificent..outstanding....woooHooo....

Syd, you are soooooooooooo clever
thank you for the mention

Thank you Syd! I honestly don't know how you do it and the work involved must be something else !

Marilyn :christmas:

awww thanx syd! we know its really christmas when your poem's posted!

:christmas:

Another masterpiece! Now ready for a "Syd's Greatest Hits" CD!

Thanks so much, Syd :christmas:

Absolutely fantastic, Syd........you never disappoint!! Now take a break and have a little eggnog! Thanks for a stupendous work of art as always! You are priceless!!!

You did it again Syd. Merry Christmas to you & to the whole Boomer family. I hope everyone has a safe & wonderful season. Judy :christmas:

wow Syd, as always you outdo yourself every year. Thank you so much!

Thank you Syd and you just know how much it means to we Boomers. I read it almost every day but will do a vocal of it for my two cats benifit on Christmas eve. A new tradition for me and :christmas:. Regi

<sigh> NOW it's Christmas....
Thank You, Syd!

:christmas:...Andrea

Syd, every year I think your poem can't possibly get any better, and the next year you once again prove me wrong.

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these gems.

A very :christmas: to you and yours.

:santa: Jema

It's never Christmas 'til the Boomer's poem comes out :santa:

great, as always!

WW

THAT WAS BRILLIANT! (yes, I did mean to yell that)

Thanks for the great poem and I'm happy to be a part of the GB christmas tradition!

Amazing as always! Thanks for the Christmas treat. :christmas: to Syd and all the boomers!

Steph

Thank you everyone for the kind words - glad you enjoyed it - actually I half wonder if most of you didn't doze off before the end. This one seemed to take on a life of its own

Again - have a very :christmas: boomers

syd

MaG - love you too and I did give Jer a hug

At this time of year with the holiday stress
You manage to rhyme and truly impress.
I, among others, thank you for the poem.
You make this site feel really like home.
:christmas:

Wow! You've outdone yourself, Syd!! That's wonderful!

Thank you!

:holidays:

Thank you, Syd! I think there's some Guiness left over for you. Merry Christmas!

As usual, another great one, Syd. Thank you. And, all, do have a :christmas:

As others have said - now it really IS Christmas.
Way to go Syd

We're all feeling the love, Syd. Thanks so much.

:christmas:

I am truly impressed Syd. I'm fortunate if I can do 4 lines. A very blessed and safe Christmas to all. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Gameboomers is the best of the best.

Butterfly

Absolutely superb, Syd - a true labour of love. Thank you so very much!!

:christmas:

Excellent syd! I honestly don't know how you do this every year.

Thank you,
Rusty

Excellent Syd!You are really a poet!
:christmas: and thanks for the beautiful poem

Syd ...Thank-You so very much ...for remembering me..... I cant tell you how much it meant to me to see that I was included Thank You for yet another year Your Twas the Night is getting not only greater and greater but more and more intresting Thanks Syd Great work as always

I just snatched a few minutes to come on-line to wish everyone here a Happy Christmas - I've just dipped into mixed bag (something I don't have a lot of time to do usuually) & caught your wonderful poem syd! - it's lovely & must have taken a lot of time & thought to include so many people! Thank you for that & Happy Christmas to everyone - I've had a wonderful day - hope yours was as good as mine!!! :christmas:

Hey Syd, so sorry I couldn't come earlier to congratulate on the wonderful poem!
Tell me: are you really a poet or are you a natural? Every year such a great poem.
Thank you so very much.

Gimli

dear Syd, thank you for the grand poem, and remembering me was especially treasured. Thank you so much for making me feel so goodl Happy New Year.
Marion

Wow Sydderelly

amazing effort (as usual) I didn't get here til now...

Wasn't sure if you found the time this year for the annual Christmas epic poem and here it was all this time.

One thing for sure, without the support of so many (on the pages and behind the scenes) I wouldn't have hung in through so many and , so thanks to you, the "girls", Cap'n Mags and all the wonderful Boomies who I am proud to know and call friends.

to GB and all the folks who make this little slice of the web a cyber home for so many.

That was absolutely wonderful Syd!!! You outdid yourself !

:christmas: Everyone!

Another classic! Thanks syd!

Wow Syd, that's all I can say! Sheer genius as usual and it has made my day.