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The Great Annual Troll Lake Clambake

The Great Clambake was an excellent way to get the Trolls and Savs introduced. There was a lot of tipping the sauce from tall mugs and a wee bit of getting all juiced, on dark truffled ale, locally brewed - the Trolls were used to this drink - but the Savages, while not totally stewed, were teetering right on the brink. Tinker the Savage played on his fiddle and the Zenmaster banged on his drums. The Trolls all played along on kazoos, or danced, or twiddled their thumbs. It was a raucous good time for them all and it lasted for nearly three days but the Savages had to look for the Queen, it was time they went on their way. Before they took off the Savs asked for advice, from the great and wise Grandad Troll: “Grandtroll, where should we look for the Queen?” He told them “go to North Pole.” Because Christmas was coming, and they were kin, to most of Old Santa’s elves, who were terribly busy, but wanted to meet them and needed help stocking the shelves. The Trolls hauled the Savages back to the pass and loaded them up on the plane. They gave them a map and topped off the tank so they wouldn’t run out of fuel again. So off they went, flying toward the North Pole, toward a sky full of bright glowing light, from the Aurora, halo of Earth, a most stunning and beautiful sight. They arrived on the day of Santa’s depart, much hustle and bustle they found. But Rudolph the reindeer and his sleigh pulling friends were nowhere - nowhere around. Santa was in VERY big panic, and shouted “WHAT IN THE WORLD WILL I DO?” “I’ve got no way to deliver the goods! I’m finished forever! I’m through!” But the elves simply giggled and said very clear "Santa, the Savages are here." “They've come a long ways to visit and help us, so be of good cheer, have no fear!” “They will deliver you and your gifts to the children waiting out there. So Santa, get on board with your bag - on their contraption that flies through the air.” And that’s how it was, on the eighth day of when, in the land of the Midnight Sun. Christmas was saved by a search for a Queen, and a Savage band on the run.
*to be continued...why, I don't know what is is a fella to to on a cold rainy day with nowhere to be or to go?

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  1. Date: 2/19/2013 7:51:00 AM

    Magnificent!! This is one just like I wish I could write. Great poetic and story-telling talent is displayed here.... Jake.

  1. Date: 2/3/2013 2:58:00 PM

    Love it ,, so magical,, I have a poem called The Midnight Sun" nothing like this, though ;} going to favorite's ;}

  1. Date: 1/8/2013 10:07:00 AM

    I'm sorry I missed this one, John.... I believe this was posted about the time I was researching family records needed for writing "Tige." I was really shaken by some of the things I discovered.. I'm just gonna leave well enough alone...... Good luck in all your endeavors..... Jake

  1. Date: 12/6/2012 11:17:00 AM

    Your savages keep getting better and better... Loved this one... but I also love them all. Your friend...

  1. Date: 12/5/2012 3:49:00 PM

    That's one heck of a good tale, I really enjoyed it hope you will be entering my new contest. Light & love

  1. Date: 12/5/2012 9:39:00 AM

    What an interesting story. THank-you for reading my Prose Poem 1.

  1. Date: 12/5/2012 8:44:00 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my work..I hope that you do look up Cinqku and write us a few...Enjoyed reading you very imaginative today..Sara

    Kendrick Avatar Sara Kendrick Date: 12/5/2012 8:44:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Soup mail soon..Sara
  1. Date: 12/5/2012 12:05:00 AM

    That was a great tale you wrote there..An update to an old Santa tale that has been going round for years. I can't wait to see what else you have stored away in that head of yours.Great write my friend. :o) I read the whole thing with a smile.

  1. Date: 12/4/2012 7:25:00 PM

    Creative story what an imagination, looking forward to the sequel John, and remember the hot chocolate was served shaken not stirred, yum!

  1. Date: 12/4/2012 11:32:00 AM

    John, a very interesting tale... just great for this time of year... I hope it is continued soon! Terry

  1. Date: 12/4/2012 10:42:00 AM

    Well John all I can say is thank goodness for rainy days xx