The Ford Barn

MNFATS · 12-17-2023, 01:38 PM

'Twas the night before Christmas and out in the garage,
There wasn't a trace of a Ford or a Dodge.
The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit,
So I figured I'd mess with the Chevy 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 old Saint Nick!
We stood there a bit, not sure what to say,
Then he spoke up, "Wanna trade for my sleigh?'
I said, "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, "All right, let's go!"
So as not to disturb all the neighbor's retreat,
We pushed the Chevy on down to the street.
Then taking our places to coast down the hill,
I started my baby...it was always a thrill.
The sound that erupted took him by surprise,
But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.
With tires a'cryin' and headers aglow,
We headed on out where the Hot Rodders go.
And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears,
With every shift up, as I went through the gears.
Then he yelled "I can't recall when I've felt so alive!'
So, I backed off the gas and said, "You wanna drive?'
Old Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys,
When he walked past the headlights, he shook at the knees.
The small block erupted with that American sound,
When Santa stomped the gas, the tires shook the ground!
Chirped into second and again into third,
I just sat there holding on, at a loss for words.
Then I heard him exclaim as he blasted from sight,
"Merry Christmas to all, it's been one heck of a night"!
Author Unknown.

Mulletwagon · 12-17-2023, 03:03 PM

Made my day !! Thanks MNFATS.
Merry Christmas from the Florida Panhandle

Gene F · 12-17-2023, 06:35 PM

Very fun.

nkaminar · 12-18-2023, 06:55 AM

Does anyone remember the prayer that start out something like this:

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the lord my Ford to keep,

Synchro909 · 12-19-2023, 07:42 PM

I know it is the traditional thing that Christmas is cold but that makes no sense here. Christmas/New Year is summer holiday time.

nkaminar · 12-20-2023, 09:28 AM

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Synchro, Maybe you and I should trade houses for the winter. You can come here to experience the cold and I could stay in your house for the warm weather. I will even let you drive my Model A while here.

12-17-2023, 01:38 PM	#1
MNFATS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Cloud MN Posts: 835	Seasonal poem 'Twas the night before Christmas and out in the garage, There wasn't a trace of a Ford or a Dodge. The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit, So I figured I'd mess with the Chevy 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 old Saint Nick! We stood there a bit, not sure what to say, Then he spoke up, "Wanna trade for my sleigh?' I said, "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, "All right, let's go!" So as not to disturb all the neighbor's retreat, We pushed the Chevy on down to the street. Then taking our places to coast down the hill, I started my baby...it was always a thrill. The sound that erupted took him by surprise, But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes. With tires a'cryin' and headers aglow, We headed on out where the Hot Rodders go. And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears, With every shift up, as I went through the gears. Then he yelled "I can't recall when I've felt so alive!' So, I backed off the gas and said, "You wanna drive?' Old Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, When he walked past the headlights, he shook at the knees. The small block erupted with that American sound, When Santa stomped the gas, the tires shook the ground! Chirped into second and again into third, I just sat there holding on, at a loss for words. Then I heard him exclaim as he blasted from sight, "Merry Christmas to all, it's been one heck of a night"! Author Unknown.

12-17-2023, 03:03 PM	#2
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 585	Re: Seasonal poem Made my day !! Thanks MNFATS. Merry Christmas from the Florida Panhandle

12-17-2023, 06:35 PM	#3
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,975	Re: Seasonal poem Very fun.

12-18-2023, 06:55 AM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,902	Re: Seasonal poem Does anyone remember the prayer that start out something like this: Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord my Ford to keep, __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

12-19-2023, 07:42 PM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Seasonal poem I know it is the traditional thing that Christmas is cold but that makes no sense here. Christmas/New Year is summer holiday time. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

12-20-2023, 09:28 AM	#6
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,902	Re: Seasonal poem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Synchro, Maybe you and I should trade houses for the winter. You can come here to experience the cold and I could stay in your house for the warm weather. I will even let you drive my Model A while here. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.