'Twas the Night Before Christmas, with lights all a-glo,
And outside the window it’s starting to snow.
Now that Pandora and Mag’s have the decorating done,
They join Jenny by the chimney where the stockings are hung.

Gameboomers are nestled around their computers,
With puzzles, adventures, role-playing and shooters.
The Name the Game thread keeps Becky up nights,
Coming up with new titles both clever and bright.

L4L turns her back and the group runs amuck,
Nightowl7 goes for coffee while a clue is thought up.
LadyK soon arrives with a poem as a clue,
Chrissie guesses Agon, Joan Syberia II.

Zookeeper says URU, wysewoman Alida,
Chief said Niburu, tinagoss Tunguska.
Granny’s been in a maze, has been there 8 years,
I could have sworn my directions were perfectly clear.

Maggie57 spoke up, said I know this sounds thick,
But are any of these games going to be point and click?
Catbelly, Doc Russ and Tristy lost games and were harried,
Alkis is nervous, he’s just gotten married.

Out on the front porch there arose a great din,
'Tis the group from The Darkside, they want to come in.
Friedmonky’s in front with nickie in tow,
Is Ingie here yet they both wanted to know?

Sig asked the darksiders what keeps you enthralled,
The games on your hard drive that are always installed.
Morrowind’s the one said oldman and Pantheon,
For Yankee Clipper and Trail-Mystic, it’s Oblivion.

Hagatha keeps Baulders Gate 1 and 2,
Johnboy - American McGee, hey what can you do?
Oblivion has looney and TLC in it’s grip,
Kazzmo thinks Pathologic just might do the trick.

There’s Exhalt2him and Bigmomma1,
Roaming ‘round Morrowind, having such fun.
Madge the Mage is ready to help save the day,
But she’s waiting for flotsam to come out and play.

Babyblair and smiley are vampire playing,
Barb’s playing Gothic or would help with the slaying.
Jeanne’s a newbie playing NWN Two,
Pib and Debra are there to explain what to do.

Pokey and Rowen are playing Gothic 3,
So is PeggyG, PeggyH and also lindy.
VHLMagic will play as soon as she’s done,
And Drizzt can’t wait to join in the fun.

The light’s on the tree aren’t working quite right,
They flash off and on, it’s a terrible sight.
What’s causing the problem we’d all like to know,
We asked Jenny100 and the great Inferno.

They both strolled on over to take a look-see,
Along with 2 Roberts and InlandAZ.
Do you think it’s the wattage that’s causing the glitch?
It might be a RAM or a video hitch.

Dosbox might work, Metzo said I suppose,
The lights after all were made prior to windows.
After much thinking and a few little tweaks,
They got them to work, praise be for the geeks.

Gymcandy1 and the gang from the diner,
Are gathered together right there by the fire.
Sassyladi hummed songs from her favorite CD,
John Denver & The Muppets came from AngieB.

Littlegingerwizard and Scarlett then gave us a fright,
And we all sat around waiting word about Tyke.
She finally appeared with some beautiful flowers,
Sent with prayers, lots of love and great healing powers.

Then into the room in her sweatshirt she came,
And Midge whistled, and shouted and called us by name,

Ms Mercury, Texaslady, Browneyedtigre and Rose,
Mugsy, Gilligan and Dineke, get up on your toes.
Draclvr, luv2travel, we all have a job,
Find Moonbeam, 3dobermans and get Billybob.

Auntiegram and LeeAna, threads you come too,
Marian, Homer6 and Mad bring along BettyLou.
Sorta Blonde and Retired, grab Kaki’s Sister,
Yell for Darleen2003, we don’t want to miss her.

On Jhart, Re and Rushes, on Mary and Bea,
Joanie39 and flutist get away from the tree.
Olderon’s knitting but exercising where it’s at,
Though I heard Tigger mutter, she’d rather be fat.

Urban Worrier asked for gifts for someone quite special,
But the gifts are a secret, make sure you don’t tell her.
Jema gave fig custard, Satine brought a quarter,
Esube - lemon cream, Redz said Junk was in order.

A glasshouse isn’t right, Stitchman supposes,
With Cue’s galumpki and Funlcake’s roses.
Sherlock just wasn’t sure how the L followed N,
JennyP is a blonde so she didn’t understand.

DoreenS brought frosting and said it would work,
But Koala made the day when he brought James T. Kirk.
I happen to know the special lady as well,
So I brought her a box filled with White Zinfendel.

Curly told Santa jokes there in the corner,
Sondi said “none. All candles burn shorter”
WinstonSmith came up with “camel ye faithful”,
Croaker sang “missletoe”, Tusse said “rapping paper”.

A trophy is waiting is it JohnnyK’s or GEES?
Is it DocPaul’s, annette’s or demonsthenes?
BeaSong’s, larlar’s ,mineminemine or fildil’s?
Nope the squiggle belongs to our own JimboBell.

Rick, Manxman, Treval, fitter and Twizgy,
May you have enough puzzles to make you quite dizzy.
Milee10, Cathy1 hope your shopping is done,
Winfrey and Catsmom looks like you had fun.

Dudemom got a new job, kjos Runaway2,
Carrie got Time Stand Still, Kaylalovesred got one too.
Sir Dave and Malestrom, caylin and Greyfuss,
I want you to know that we’re glad you’re here with us.

Mikael, Sassafras, Gremlin, sierramindy,
Dragonuk, dragonseyes, DBK, foofoobunny,
Crispto, orchgamer, annie, Nanjoan, Darlene,
May the great elf of BAAGS bring the games of your dreams.

Susie, Geo and hugh, blondie_bc and same,
Nora Charles, Ahuber glad you came here to game.
And I cannot forget Jan, Laura and Dee.
You guys are dear friends and always will be.

In my Gameboomers sweatshirt, with my Gameboomers mug,
I drink a toast to you all and send a virtural hug.
Off goes my computer and out go the lights,
And wish you all Merry Christmas, lots of love, and good night.

Yippee! Thank you Syd! I think you outdid yourself.

Ana :kiss:

OMY God........

What a Beautiful Poem........No One can do it Better............Thats All I can say I am Lost for WORDS

Happy Holidays SYD....God Bless You Always

SYD! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

You just made me cry! :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

..Teeheeehehehe..I Love This Poem..

AWESOME! And to name all of us and remember the topics we have discussed thru the past year puts us "old folk" with some memory lapses now and then to shame, I was somewhat dejected to think you would not be able to do this for us this year, and understood that time constraints of real life can make changes we don't wish or ask for. To have such an endeavor pop in on MY real life just now has made me feel so good and I cannot think how to thank you for your artistic presentation in the midst of everything you are trying to 'muddle' your way thru. Thank you so much You are the BEST! Here is wishing you Happy Holidays and Peace to you and yours <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />
Love, Hugs & Kisses
Betty Lou :kiss:

A Poem of love and art.

Thank you.

Andr

You did it again Syd! I think you just made so many GB members Christmas perfect!
Well done lady

Sue

I am so impressed Syd. Thank you.
A wonderful Holidays to you.

Yet another yearly masterpiece. What superb talent you have Syd. <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

Okay, we can all finally relax, the Christmas season has officially begun!!!

Another great one--many thanks for all your time and trouble, luv...

Bless your heart, Syd; as busy as you are, you still managed to create this beautiful poem.

Thank you so much and blessings to you and yours. Merry Christmas, and thank you!!! :kiss:

OHHHHH, Syd. Your Christmas poems give a lot of cheer for me. <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" /> . May your Holiday be the brightist. <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" /> Regi

I was wondering what all the hipe was about--- now I understand!!! That was Great--

THANKS Sid :kiss:

<img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" /> joe

Syd, I hope you realize how happy you made many, many Boomers, me included! We all appreciate your time and effort, and your extra effort to bring the holiday spirit to all of us this year. Best wishes to you and your family and I hope you all have very happy holidays! <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

OMG, that is just AWESOME.
Thank you Syd and may your
Holidays be bright as can be. <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

Syd, that is great!

Rusty :kiss:

Syd, that is so super

Thanks so much--your Christmas Poems are so much fun to read.

It is really sweet of you to take the time, thought, and effort to do this for us

Awwww thanks Syd...that's so sweet! :kiss: The year just isn't complete without your Christmas poem. I had to laugh a few times.

Syd, you know how much your Christmas poem means to us all, and you have never let us down. This is a wonderful tradition
Thanks for taking the time for us this year.
And a very very merry Christmas to you and all your family

Thanks Syd, may you and your family have a Wonderful Christmas. <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

Syd, another masterpiece!! Thank you so much for lavishing your talents on us again

Well, now I know why I haven't had much of a Christmas Spirit this year...I needed the poem!
Syd, you are wonderful! :kiss:

This is absolutely fantastic Syd

Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New year

Oh my. Another masterpiece Syd. You are the best. Our celebrations are complete now. Thank you for bringing the most loved poem to our family.

Midgie <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Your poems are fantastic and loved by all of us.

Happy Christmas Syd. Hope Santa has a sack filled with games for you. <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Big hugs.

Alice

Awww Syd, that's amazing Thank you very much for taking the time to do this!

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas.

Mary

Brilliant Syd!!!!!

All Hail Syd! All Hail Syd!

Merry Christmas!

Diana xxx.

Amazing!

Syd, that's the best yet! It wouldn't be christmas without your poem!

WW

Thanks so much for the lovely poem syd. You came through again! <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Thank you, Syd!
My Christmas wish for you is for any life problems that may be plaguing you right now, be made small and insignifigant! God Bless you and yours at this special time! <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />
Andrea <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Wow Syd, you outdid yourself again. Fantastic job.

Bets <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

What everyone says - NOW it really feels like Christmas! Thanks so much for your kindness, Syd! <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[grinch]" title="" src="graemlins/grinch1.gif" /> (the darkside loves to party too)

AWWWWWW...Syd...You did it AGAIN!!!

The Christmas poem just gets better and better...thank you soo much love, for all the effort and love that you put into it each year...

Sue, our GameBoomers Christmas present is to see you posting again...

Thank You Syd for this wonderful poem and all the hard work you put into it and especially for adding my name Thank You wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday

Thanks, Jenny, love...I'm pleased to be posting a little again...I've missed you all sooo much. :kiss:

Edit...Thanks, Marilyn... :kiss:

Hugs
Sue

Syd, I don't see how you did it! Your so talented...thank you.

Welcome back Sue!

Merry Christmas to all <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" />

Marilyn

Syd - your wonderful gift is obviously not limited to only one season - but thank you so much for sharing it with us for Christmas!

Tyke - back !

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I agree, only NOW is it really Christmas
Tell Madge I miss her and will make it up somehow

Hi Syd

What a cracker !!!!

Absolutely AWESOME! Thanks Syd!

Well done syd, well done indeed.

OhBoyOhBoyOhBoyOhBoyOhBoyOhBoyOhBoy, Syd,
simply wonderful, as usual. :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:

BUT!!! *ahem* cough, cough.... you used the word 'directions'??? You giving DIRECTIONS? You GIVING directions? YOU giving directions?? Syd and directions have NEVER coexisted in this life, probably never in ANY life.

Now Granny, that's not fair--you know that Syd can give directions.

That's probably the safest stance to take, Marita--I'm expecting the roof to fall in on me any moment now...

Syd-

Just read your Poem and it is great. Do you do one every year. I got a tickle out of it.

Thanks so much

Maggie <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

As usual its a masterpiece.Well done

Maggie, check out the Hall of Fame -- Syd has done a Christmas poem every year since 1999...

Syd, you are amazing. Thank you for the wonderful poem, it must have taken you AGES to write <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Syd, Again, many thanks for the time and effort you put into this every year. I'm sure that your efforts are appreciated by all. Have a happy holiday season.

That was wonderful!

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Jenny- <img border="0" alt="[grinch]" title="" src="graemlins/grinch1.gif" />

Thank you so much Syd for giving us once again such a wonderful Christmas poem

Syd,reading your poem each year always gives me the true feeling of Christmas. Thank you for taking the time to brighten our day and may you have a wonderful holiday season and a great New Year to come.

Marilyn

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Well done Syd, it's an honor to be included (although I now wish I had given Pandora more than a quarter as her gift )

Hey, thanks!

It's always nice to see what we've all been up to this year.

Syd, you are one very special lady. Thanks so much for your labor of love. I raised my glass to you several times while reading it. :kiss:

Wow...nicely done. Clever rhyming schemes
Merry Christmas to you and yours

You had me laughing and laughing!

You got that right!

Wonderful, wonderful Syd Have a really great Christmas!

Rog

Wonderful poem Syd, now Christmas is complete (and the sweaters are done). <img border="0" alt="[holidays]" title="" src="graemlins/holidays.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Good grief, you really got everyone in there, even people like me who are still relatively new to GB. I'm impressed!

Wow Syd, well done once again.
I think you'll find all those names you mentioned in the poem listed again right under it thanking you. We all appreciate your work and talent.

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

As always, Syd has outdone herself! Excellent job, Syd........you are a marvel!!

Another wonderful job Syd, thanks very much

It just isn't Christmas without Syd's poem.
Now I can decorate my tree! Thanks so much Syd...
you are the best!

inferno

Hmmmm....pray tell, why are directions and syd not synonymous? Pray tell...

Thanks everyone - glad you enjoyed the annual "ode to bad rhyming

Man granny - you lose one or two lousy states one or two times and no one lets you forget it

Homer6 - I couldn't find my way out of a paper sack with a compass I am what you would call "directionally challenged". Actually, I think I have a severe case of it

Again - Have a very <img border="0" alt="[christmas]" title="" src="graemlins/Christmas.gif" /> Gameboomers

Syd, you're the best. Merry Christmas

Thank you, Syd, for the all fun your hard work brings to us! Merry Christmas!

I've been know to get directionally challenged at times, syd, so I understand. And I have to think what fun those people who asked for directions are going to have.

The poem is nice... But ya don't mention me... WAH!!!!

Thanks, Syd, for the time and effort you always spend on the Annual Christmas Poem - it just keeps getting better and better.

I hope you and yours are having Jema