Merry Christmas!
Luke.2
[1] And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
[2] (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
[3] And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
[4] And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
[5] To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
[6] And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
[7] And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
[8] And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
[9] And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
[10] And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
[11] For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
[12] And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
[13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
[14] Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
On the day we celebrate the birth of our Savior, From the Sloop New Dawn, my best and warmest wishes, to one and all.
The very best to you and your crew from M/V Lofoten Girl, Cap'n.
Of course I read the Luke. I got to read it to the assembled parents and family at my grade school Christmas Pageant one year, long ago when such things were permitted.
Posted by: Rivrdog | December 25, 2005 at 11:47 AM
Merry Christmas, Jim, and have a very happy new year.
Posted by: homebru | December 25, 2005 at 03:50 PM
Merry Christmas. May the winds be gentle and steady for your journey into the next year.
Posted by: Liberty | December 26, 2005 at 09:08 AM
Jim - Where have you been? No posts since October.
Posted by: Denny | December 26, 2005 at 02:02 PM
And to you, as well, Jim. Wishing you the very best (belated, of course) for this Christmas and New Year. You certainly deserve a good year!!
Posted by: Dana | December 26, 2005 at 08:16 PM
Excellent choice for 25-Dec. I would
consider it required reading for everyone.
H&DS
Posted by: H&DS | December 26, 2005 at 11:09 PM
Excellent choice for 25-Dec. I would
consider it required reading for everyone.
H&DS
Posted by: H&DS | December 26, 2005 at 11:11 PM
Merry Christmas to you and yours. Good to have you back online. I hope we'll be seeing more from you in the New Year.
MG
Posted by: MorningGlory | December 27, 2005 at 07:02 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Glad you're back!!
Posted by: DixieDarlin' | December 27, 2005 at 12:42 PM
Merry Christmas, Jim. Good to "see" you.
Posted by: Jay G | December 27, 2005 at 11:11 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you too!
Posted by: caltechgirl | December 28, 2005 at 01:25 PM
Welcome back.
Happy Christmas and Best New Years Wishes.
djs
Posted by: djsloan/houston | December 28, 2005 at 04:57 PM
Well Hellooo there honey :)
Good to see a post from you at long last!
All best (belated) festive wishes, and may the New Year bring you everything you hope for!
Take care pet,
X
Posted by: Misty | December 30, 2005 at 05:15 AM
Don't make this an annual event: only Christmas greetings, that is. We miss you!!
Happiest of New Year wishes.
Posted by: Indigo | December 30, 2005 at 11:14 PM
Hey Stranger....Glad to see you up and about and on the airwaves. Sending you warm breezes and much smoother sailing in 2006!
Happy New Year to you and my furry friends!
Posted by: MK | January 06, 2006 at 08:43 AM
Jim,
Just got round to seeing you had a Christmas post. (better late then never *grin* that's me)
Hope it was fulled with the proper amounts of cheer, contemplation, and companionship . May the New Year bring you Fair Winds and Following Seas!
Guy
Posted by: Guy S. | January 07, 2006 at 01:06 PM
Hi Jim!
I just checked in to see if you were back to blogging,
Merry Belated Christmas and New Year!
Posted by: geekWithA.45 | January 09, 2006 at 01:57 PM
Time to either take the Christmas stuff down on put something on top of it!
You might be a RedNeck if......your blog still has Christmas stuff as the last post?
Posted by: Marcus | January 11, 2006 at 10:29 PM
.. is you ded or whut?...
Posted by: Eric | March 06, 2006 at 06:16 AM
Forget your pass word? Damn another blog in the crapper..
Posted by: jamesoldguy | March 10, 2006 at 06:58 AM
And a very merry Christmas to you too, Jim.
Posted by: Fivetoes | March 18, 2006 at 08:09 AM