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Twenty fifth of December, three thousand and four and already I'm down in the dumps we're round at the neighbour's via tubes that save labour propelled by some hydraulic pumps. We've exchanged all our presents and got them unwrapped once again I've got self-cleaning socks the wife's Kevlar panties, though they are quite scanty are going straight back in the box. I'm constantly goaded to eat nuts they've downloaded they'll try any tactic to feed ya but the problem, I quibble is that some have been nibbled as they're passed around on social media. We're looking for doorways or just any more ways to find a quick route to get out and escape if we're able, being chased round the table by genetically modified sprouts. They've offered a glass of Martian Pinot noir and they tell me it's alcohol free so there goes my boozing and afternoon snoozing and waking up just after tea. Grandma kids are teasing, cryogenic freezing means she won't wake up until noon to find grapes in her hair and a plum, God knows where and they've blocked up her nose with some spoons. Don't know why they have bothered with plates that can hover it seems so bone idle to me they could have just handed the pudding that's landed on the light fitting just above me. The custard's abundant but the jug is redundant administered now by syringe and so is the Brandy which, though is quite handy prevents us from having a binge. When later we get back from fresh air and jet packs remembering when we could walk I'll look back fondly then to those Christmases when we just used a knife and a fork. November 16th 2015 For Contest 'A futuristic Christmas', sponsor Mystic Rose

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Date: 12/31/2015 12:32:00 PM
Wow, what a koolio Futuristic Christmas journey you've taken the reader on Viv, love it. Most deserved to be honoured ~~ James :)
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/31/2015 10:22:00 PM
Thanks, James, all the best to you both. Regards, Viv
Date: 12/28/2015 11:18:00 PM
WONDERFUL WIN
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/29/2015 12:35:00 AM
Thanks, Linda, have a wonderful New year. Viv x
Date: 12/28/2015 10:24:00 PM
Viv, a very nice win. SKAT
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Date: 12/29/2015 12:35:00 AM
Thanks, Skat, all the best to you and yours for 2016, Viv x
Date: 12/28/2015 1:46:00 AM
Great take on the theme and a wonderful poetry Viv.. congrats on big win! I just missed this contest!!
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/28/2015 2:05:00 AM
Thanks, Dr Upma, I know the feeling when a competition closes just when you're ready to submit- it's a shame we can't book a seat... All the best for the New year, Viv x
Date: 12/28/2015 1:39:00 AM
Congratulations ViV:'I knew this was a high winner. It flows so easily and with such natural humor. I have it on my favs list, and I seven-ed it. Thanks for your emails ...I am suffering ith a shingles attack,,,, what a Christmas present. Thanks Santa- NOT. Cyber hugs, SuZ
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/28/2015 7:20:00 PM
Thanks for your kindness, ViV. I commented to Laurie. L that I got Shingles for Christmas and re-iterated before he could, that they were not roofing shingles LOL SuZ
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/28/2015 2:06:00 AM
Thanks, Suz, and I'm honoured that my poem has been 'Delaneyed'. Sorry to hear that your year of ills has been topped off in such fashion- here's hoping that 2016 will be kinder for you. Viv x
Date: 12/28/2015 12:37:00 AM
Viv congratulations on a 1st place win. Very funny enjoyed reading very much!
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/28/2015 12:56:00 AM
Thanks, Michael, glad I could raise a smile. Regards, Viv
Date: 12/27/2015 7:42:00 PM
Viv, congratulations on your win!!! Hugs Eve
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/28/2015 12:57:00 AM
Big hug back, Eve x
Date: 12/27/2015 7:28:00 PM
Wow, Viv! So happy I am living in the now! Quite imaginative and clever! Congrats on your First Place win. Sandra
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Date: 12/27/2015 7:36:00 PM
Thanks, fellow topster, you too. Viv x
Date: 12/27/2015 7:21:00 PM
Congratulations, me, and i hope I have a very happy New year. Regards, Me x
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Date: 12/27/2015 7:26:00 PM
Thanks, me, appreciate your comment, and I hope I have a great new year too. Regards, Me .
Date: 12/27/2015 2:28:00 PM
Humour comes natural to you, my friend! Truly enjoyed this creative offering. ~ Congratulations on placing first! ~ Regards // paul
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/27/2015 7:22:00 PM
Thanks, Paul, I think I'd had a beer or two when I thought this one up. Good fun. A very happy New year to you and yours. Regards, Viv
Date: 12/27/2015 2:10:00 PM
This is awesome! Very clever, funny, well-written. I love it!
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/27/2015 7:22:00 PM
Thanks, Susan, glad you enjoyed it. Have a great New year! Viv x
Date: 12/27/2015 2:01:00 PM
Very clever and creative Viv! Congrats on your 1st place win! -luloo *congrats* *smiles*
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/27/2015 7:23:00 PM
Thanks, fellow topster, and a Happy new year to you, Laura, Viv x
Date: 12/27/2015 1:38:00 PM
a real futuristic write Mr Viv congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 12/27/2015 7:25:00 PM
And for you and your family Mr Viv:-) hugs Jan xx
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Viv Wigley
Date: 12/27/2015 7:23:00 PM
Thanks, Jan, here's hoping for a much much better 2016 for you and Bob. Viv x
Date: 11/20/2015 2:53:00 AM
Viv, Excellent poem. Thank you for sharing. **SKAT**
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Viv Wigley
Date: 11/23/2015 1:42:00 AM
Thanks Skat, hope you're well. Viv x
Date: 11/19/2015 5:57:00 PM
ViV. This is very imaginative.....I wonder if Santa is going to still have reindeers or robots.lol Will have to check out this Contest..it sounds a real hoot. SuZ
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Viv Wigley
Date: 11/20/2015 12:22:00 AM
Give it a go, Suz, I'm sure you'll do well. Viv x
Date: 11/18/2015 2:58:00 PM
Hey Viv, how did u come up with this..?...i wonder. sounds like a very sad time in the futuristic Christmas. i hope we don't become that way. i prefer the knife and fork too.
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Viv Wigley
Date: 11/20/2015 12:22:00 AM
Or even better, njeri, eat with your fingers. Apart from the gravy. Viv x

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