Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Santa Continued p the lack of elf labor union representation, he had a reason to be a little grumpy. I guess I was wrong to think elves were merry folk with good job security and no work-related stress. With that settled, I went about putting together my iirst Mutant Ninja Guava Mellon, the first of thousands I was going to assemble during the elf fourteen-hour work days. The job soon got tedious, and I got cranky. The short, balding elf with the bad attitude and Napoleon complex told me his name was Blinky. I couldn't help but ask where Sneazy, Dopey and Doc lived. Unfortunately, he didn't take the joke too kindly, and I soon found myself working the stable. Inside the stable, I met Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Dasher, Blitzen, who, by the way, is the only German reindeer, and the rest of the gang. Of course, I was most curious to meet "the most famous reindeer of all." I immediately went to the stall ?(appy rtotidays ZM> fCH for hair 799-0234 631 Harden St. ladies $15 wash, cut & style reg. $18 exp. 12-27-89 gentlemen $10 wash, cut & style i reg. $13 A y exp. 12-27-89 $10 OFF ALL CHEMICAL SERVICES exp, 12-27-89 'oiTi page 2 with the red glow in the back of the stable, only to find out that Rudolph was a girl! I was quickly relieved to hear that it was only Roada, Rudolph's red-nosed sister. Rudolph was absent with a case of the fleas. I talked to Roada long enough to find out that, just like Rudolph, she never got to play any reindeer ramM 9hf>. tr?IH mp that PiiHnlnh was quarantined, but would still be able to save the New Year's Baby. Heart-broken that I would never get to meet Rudolph, I longed for home. That night after the battle with the cold North Pole weather, the workaholic elves, sunburn on my nose from the lack of Ozone and no Rudolph, I decided I was going to give Santa my resignation. I missed Mom and Dad and that ravioli with fresh Italian sauce too much to continue. That night over a glass of cooking sherry, I told Saint Nick I was tired and missed home. He said he knew when I was sleeping. He said PERSONALS Amy, Santa's watching and so am I. So be good. Love Steve To The Gamecock Advertising staff: Thanks for all your help in making things work. Most of all, thanks for making the third floor somewhere special to visit on Mondays. Tonight we celebrate. JBT Bill C.,I hope you have a merry holiday season! Your friend always, Lori G. I f STANLEY H. KAPLAN I c? 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Santa then told me that when Prancer was done with his training the next day he would give me a lift to Atlanta where I could catch a connecting flight. I smiled and hugged the big guy. Then I tweaked his big rosy cheeks. He continued to Ho-ho, but he stopped for a minute and said, "I always know what people want for Christ- * mas." Yet I was puzzled, because I really wanted a Mazda Miata. Bonehead, Yeah you GEEK! Just wanted to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Also had to remind you that I want the $5 you still owe me. To be continued... Yankee HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO THE GAMECOCK STAFF! HAVE AN EXCELLENT VACATION AND HAPPY 19901 Kelly Etu: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love, YBS Pinwheel, Hey "T-Bone"! Guess what?...YOU CANT ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT1 Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope to see you soon. Love ? Scavid & Dodie, Hi guys! I want you both to know I am thinking of you. Have a great onnstmas and a wondertul INew Year! Stay in touch. Love you, Sporen T.L.M.M. Skipper, Hope your fruit-filled garage brings a Merry Christmas IVinnie To my little cabbageCongratulations on Germany. Definitely a reaction to a good thing. "Merry Christmas. Your little woodchuck VOLUNTEERS j MAKE A BIO DIFFERENCE! Community Campus Activities ! Strvics Programs Cant sr. 727*688 \ I DOWN? | " / MlWiVVUllS) !>J I a? urnished & unfurnished 1,2 & 3 'J bedroom floor plans j Flexible lease terms / 8 or next semester. SIT SPEC\Al ~ -r\n ?. , o ? % " a - ? ? " " a* ' * ? * 6 4 4. ? ?**"? 6 ^ A 4 4 P > > V ^ &VO&&C++V U A ? A * fr^A ^ A % * * O * ?, ? 4 4 * 4 < ? v * c> ? <? ? <s <* ? 4 ? ?? " V* '* ' ? ? r ? *' ? * ?/ V/ - >> > * ?* ? ? ? ?? '.V* A Star Continued slipping from his lap into Daddy's arms. Daddy carried her as they walked from Toyland, but Jessamine looked back at Santa, sitting in his big chair, and the kids getting in his lap. She put the sucker Santa had given her in her mouth as she gazed wide-eyed at the Christmas decora tions and gifts among the merchandise. Daddy knew a restaurant in the area, where they want to eat. "What did you like most about coming to Richmond?" Mommy asked. "I liked seeing Santa Clause," Jessamine answered predictably. "And I liked the star on his tree. "Do you think Santa will really give me what I asked for, Daddy?" Jessamine asked, turning to her father. Dad brushed his hair from his forehead. "Why, I'm sure he'll do everything he can," her dad answered. "That is, if I have anything to do about it" To suit the spirit of the season, the family ordered turkey and dressing and all the trimmings, including pumpkin pie. Soon they were back at the train station, where Jessamine stared at the ornamentation and the crowds. Before long, Mommy led her to the train, where they boarded and sat, looking at the lights of the city. As the train crossed the swiftly flowing James River, Jessamine glimpsed a large bright tree with a star blazing on top. S n O W nt^nUeQ huddled closely, pulling their coats tight against the frigid wind spitting snow. They reached the alley, but didn't see Gerty. They found the tree and their presems. i^arry insisica on opening the gifts ? he couldn't wait because he hadn't received a present for years. Larry ripped open the - Need Educa To Help Pay Foi Need Some Extra Inc Let the Air National Gi Problems We Have The Following Ft THF G I Rll STUDENT LOAN REPAYIV CASH ENLISTMENT TUITION ASSIST GOOD EXTF HIGH TECH SOUTH CAROLINA Al McEntire ANG Base, Ec 776-( from page 4 Pressing herself back into the seat, she told Dolly, "I want to live here some day." And so, years later, Jessamine did, in a house in the far West End. But I guess you know what she did at Christmas. No, she didn't take her children to Thai hcimcr's downtown and ride them on the escalator to tell their Christmas wishes to Santa. Nor did she show them the decorations and the lights in the center of the city. But she did take them to the Regency Mall and ride them on the escalator at Toyland ? little Lisa and Brent. One after the other climbed into Santa's lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas ? Barbie and a toy kitchen for Lisa and Transformers and Nintendo for Brent. Then Jessamine went home and told Brent Sr. (again) about that time when Mom and Dad and Dorothy brought her to Richmond to see Santa Claus and to buy Dorothy a dress. She told him about J nnH Knii; OKAM U1C SUIT MIC U seen anu iivn anv u said she'd come back and she was glad she did. Then she called Mom and Dad and Dorothy separately and invited the family to come to Richmond for Christmas. They'd have a good time and go to Thalheimer's to see Santa Claus. And on Christmas Day it was just like being on that rug in North Carolina with her menagerie. The camaraderie of the family was complete again. ! from page 3 paper and found the scarf. He sighed and wrapped it snugly around his neck and covered his frozen nose. Pat fumbled with the knot on her box as Larry slid over to the corner to inspect a heap of rags. Pat lifted the frozen cat from the box as Larry overturned the rags to find Gerty's cold blue face smiling LJ up ai iiiiu. nal Assistance r Your College? lome During School? lard Help Solve These For You!!! ograms Available For You: L $5,040.00 1ENT PROGRAM $10,000 ROMiiq $ 9.nnn.no ANCE $2,000.00 *A INCOME TRAINING R NATIONAL GUARD istover, SC 29044-9690 3661