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CyberSage
12-24-2011, 07:00 PM
Twas the Night before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the forum
I was viewing the messages about silver and aurum.
My detectors were all hung on the wall with care,
In hopes that spring soon would be here.

The members were all posting about reviews they had read,
While visions of new detectors danced in their head.
Beefcake was sharing some great pictures and vids
of all the wonderful gifts he bought for “Clad For Kids

When on one of the boards there arose such a clatter
I clicked on the topic to see what was the matter.
Away to the messages I flew like a flash,
Had someone found gold, or a new detector to bash!

I scanned through the board I needed to know.
Why all the responses strung out below?
When what to my wondering eyes should appear?
But a new topic Have You Been Good This Year?.

At first after reading what I thought was a trick.
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his replies came.
All the members he knew, and called them by name!

Now catskillcomics! Now SeabeeRon! Now Diggler! Now Yazoo!
On pulltabsteve! On milco! On Schrecky and Bell-Two!
To the old park, to the lot by the mall,
Now swing away! Swing away! Swing away all

The final message he left soon brought a tear,
As he talked of a cache, the find of the year.
The members got quiet and thought for awhile,
Then the jolly old elf said, with a wink and a smile

For all of you who seek riches to mound.,
The greatest find of them all has already been found.
Remember the treasure is not coins or gold.
It's the friendships here on the forum that you hold.

And I heard him exclaim as he logged out that night,
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night


Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our great forum members. Thanks for making American Detectorist part of your metal detecting adventures. With warmest thoughts.

Sincerely,

The American Detectorist Team

Hook
12-24-2011, 07:50 PM
nice poem Jack! i had the wife and kids read it also...they all rolled their eyes. they dont share the passion for detecting that i do.

Merry Christmas back at ya man!

mcdoogal
12-24-2011, 09:09 PM
Well done and so true. Merry Christmas to all!

rsarge1
12-24-2011, 10:23 PM
nice poem Jack! :perfect10:

russellt
12-24-2011, 10:27 PM
:perfect10: bravo jack bravo :beerbuddy:. keep beepin

dave in iowa
12-25-2011, 12:21 AM
great one Jack, merry christmas

Epi-hunter
12-25-2011, 12:49 AM
For all of you who seek riches to mound.,
The greatest find of them all has already been found.
Remember the treasure is not coins or gold.
It's the friendships here on the forum that you hold.

|:cheering: |:cheering: :clapping: :clapping:

Thank you Jack :perfect10:

Beefcake
12-25-2011, 01:16 AM
Ahhhh the Christmas tradition returns! Great Job as always buddy!

Epi-hunter
12-25-2011, 01:17 AM
I know, right? :clapping:

How many years have you been doing this now Jack? :cheering:

yazoo
12-25-2011, 06:58 AM
Great Job Jack! May Ye All have another Great Year! Yazoo

aloldstuff
12-25-2011, 08:11 AM
Thanks Jack, that was great and it put a smile on my mug. Merry Christmas to all and a healthy, happy New Year

OxShoeDrew
12-25-2011, 10:06 AM
Thank you Jack, :clapping:

firstring
12-25-2011, 12:03 PM
What a wonderful poem. My two brothers are in town for the holidays, both were avid metal detectorists. My kid brother brought his metal detector and expects me to take take him out. My nephew, listening to it all got excited. Out came the i pad, he checked out this forum. He and his wife got pumped with what they saw and read. It looks like I have me a new hunting buddy. Thank you all for making this forum user friendly. Merry Christmas.

ironraven
12-25-2011, 02:09 PM
Amen Bother

CyberSage
12-25-2011, 07:43 PM
I wrote this about 5 years ago, and have revised it several times. Thank you for the kind words. I am glad it brought some fun to the day. I hope everyone has had a nice day with family and friends. Merry Christmas!

Jack

tanacat
12-25-2011, 11:28 PM
Thanks Jack! That poem is ever so creative lol

And a very Merry Christmas to you too :)

Ill Digger
12-26-2011, 01:56 AM
I love it!! :clapping: :clapping:
And how true it all is! :yes: thumbsup01
Merry Christmas to you and your too Jack! :beerbuddy:

Tony Two-Cent
12-26-2011, 04:28 PM
Brings a tear to the eye, doesn't it? :clapping:

Superb piece of writing, Jack! :perfect10:

Happy Holidays to you and everyone else on American Detectorist! thumbsup01

milco
12-26-2011, 05:02 PM
As always, well done Jack! A happy and safe New Year to everyone!

SeabeeRon
12-26-2011, 08:08 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jack!! Love Ya Man!!

Mudder
12-26-2011, 08:38 PM
Know I'm late with this, but you did a great job Jack, and who knew you were a poet to boot. Merry Christmas.