A Xmas Cheer From Ecklers

[Cameron 77C3]

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'Twas the night before Christmas and in the garage
There wasn't a trace of a Ford or a Dodge
The lights were all lit
So I figured I'd mess with the Vette for a bit
I popped the release and I lifted the hood
When a deep voice behind me said, "Looks pretty good".
Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick
And there by the workbench, stood good ol' Saint Nick!

We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say
Then he said "Don't suppose that you'd trade *that* for my sleigh?"
I replied, "No way, Santa" and started to grin,
"But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!"

His round little mouth, all tied up like a bow,
Turned into a smile and he said "Hey!, Let's go!! "
So as not to disturb all the neighbors retreat
We pushed the Vette quietly into the street

Then taking our places to drift down the hill,
I turned on the key and I let the clutch spill
The sound that erupted took him by surprise
But he liked it a *lot* by the look in his eyes.

With Goodyears a 'cryin' and side pipes aglow,
We headed on out where the hot rodders go.
And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears....
With every up-shift as I went through the gears.

Then he yelled "Can't recall when I've felt so alive!"
So I backed off the gas and asked "You wanna drive?"
Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys
When he walked past the headlights, he shook at the knees!

The small block exploded with side exhaust sound!
Santa let out the clutch and the tires shook the ground!
Power shift into second, again into third!
I sat there just watching, at a loss of a word.

Then I heard him exclaim, as we blasted from sight....
"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT !!!"

Needless to say, the gifts were delivered much faster that year.

DRIVE SAFELY, and Merry Christmas!
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Linda, Ecklers USA