Thursday, December 19, 2013

December 20, 2013

That's ok.
I can wait.


(Later)
I snuck back in the hallway and look
what just happened to appear...


It's a Christmas miracular!!

I hope that big package is an official Red Ryder, 
carbine action, 
two-hundred shot range model air rifle! 

It's what I always wanted.

And I won't even shoot out my eye!


(MUCH LATER)

Well, guess what.
I just found out that NONE of the presents 
under the tree are for me.

Evidently, I've got a reputation
for tearing open packages
before I'm supposed to,
so the tall guy said that
the ones under the tree
weren't mine.

AND,
I'm not even getting an official Red Ryder,
carbine action, two-hundred shot range model
air rifle, regardless.

He said IF I was good between now
and Christmas,
he MIGHT be able to find a can of pinto beans in the pantry
that he could wrap up for me
and put them under the tree on December 24th.

It just gets pitiful-er and pitiful-er.

Your pinto bean friend,
Jack.

SIGH...
 

10 comments:

  1. Oh Jack, we are sure you will get something cool for Christmas. Our Lady won't put our gifts under the tree either as she thinks we will open them. We know they are in the closet waiting. You should check the closets. Lee and Phod

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  2. Jack - What are those bars that have appeared in the second photo ? Doesn't the TG trust you implicitly ?

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  3. Pinto beans????? What in tarnation kind of gift is that??? I say you knock over that obstruction and go in there and help yourself to whatever is in those packages! I bet there is a cheese and salami gift in there somewhere. I can smell it from here!

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  4. Oh Jack, I love beans of all kinds, so I will trade you for the coal or charred stick I get in my stocking. The gate looks so familiar.....oh I know.....my kitchen entrance has one like it. Periodically I check it and if mom forgets and leaves nose space I get through it !!!! Yum, yum does the cat food taste good, and the cookies I found. Rumor here is a stronger gate is coming with Santa, hope he leaves room for the coal so I get something. Merry Christmas , your friend CASEY

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  5. The Tall Guy apparently doesn't realize putting a Christmas tree in jail prevents Santy fro coming
    Lily

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  6. JACK
    TG IS FULL OF PINTO BEANS IF HE THINKS FOR ONE MINUTE THAT YOU BELIEVE THERE IS NOTHING FOR YOU!! YOU ARE A SMART GUY AND TG IS A BIG TEASE. DON'T FORGET YOU ARE PAWTICIPAING IN THE CHRISTMAS EXCHANGE SO WE KNOW THERE IS ONE PRESSIE THERE!!
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  7. I'm sure those are all for you, Jack!

    Monty and Harlow

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  8. Jack, I feel soo sorry for your Christmas tree being in jail like that. Isn't there someone that you can call in your area for help, like maybe the local Forest Service Patrol? I think they help trees in need.
    Also, look on the bright side, Dec 24 is only 3 nights from now and you will have your beans. When you eat them, you will have a nice case of the dire rears with lots of stink bombs and you will be able to get your Christmas revenge on the TG, maybe he will learn not to mess with Jack, becacause Jack will mess back!

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  9. Dear Jack,

    Really?? Pinto beans?? And I bet you don't even have a taco truck in your new neighborhood so the tall guy can buy you something yummy to go with them....

    You are so right, my friend, it doesn't get any more pitiful-er than that!

    Your friend,
    Nancy

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  10. yay pressies!

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

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