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BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED

As time shortens The aisles fill Hollow-eyed scavengers Prowling ransacked shelves The challenge Of the “tic-toc” clock Santa will get the credit They will get the debit As they sit deluded Batteries not included

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Date: 12/13/2024 7:28:00 PM
John my thoughts exactly. So funny and clever when they get the bill, it will be NO NO NO! instead of HO HO HO! This one is a favorite John...
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Date: 12/12/2024 8:33:00 PM
I read this as follows: "No. Batteries Included!" Just like this: No. Swimming Allowed!" ~ Aging Contrarian
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Date: 12/12/2024 4:25:00 PM
Thx for providing yet another reason not to indulge in the "ahem" holidays
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Date: 12/12/2024 3:17:00 PM
so true John Santa gets the credit and they will be paying it off until next Christmas - gee the panic when there are no batteries and it's Christmas eve and the shops are shut lol. hugs jan xx
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