Twas the Night Before Christmas (Ends: December 24, 2009)

[TDRadmin]

Let's test our creative skills for a one-year complimentary TDR renewal and TDR "Got Diesel?" T-Shirt. Let's create the next classic holiday poem. Best line wins. I'll start it:





'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the truck . . . <P>

Need I say, keep it clean?<P>

 

[MVenditti]

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the truck, no check engine light was flashing now thats good luck.

 

[fox]

And not a diesel was stiring, except the Cummins, sitting next to the house-------

 

[Allnew2Me]

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the truck

All the fluids were frozen, the injectors were stuck,



The grid heaters were chilled and the turbo stone-cold,

This weather was frightening if I may be so bold,



The snow it was piled sky-high on the hood,

As I tossed to the fire a new stack of wood,



My good wife and I settled in for some rest

But twas not long-lived and perhaps for the best



“What’s that!” I declared with the metal-grinding roar

And no sooner than said was a knock at the door,



I arose from my chair soon to be slumber’s bed

And there on the porch was the big man in red!



“I’m stuck” did he speak, “can you give me a pull?”

I said I may be stupid but I ain’t no fool



So I rushed to the truck as I buttoned my flap

I opened the door and pulled out my strap



One move and the key was set firm with no strife

With a quick turn that Cummins it did spring to life!



The rattle and roar of that powerful six

The hot blast of smoke shaking candy cane sticks



The reindeer were nervous and in awe of such might

But they knew that this Cummins would be saving their night



I eased in the clutch and I put her in gear

The T-case in low as I backed her in near



One end on the hitch and the other to sleigh

The tow strap was set as the snow wiped away



He cried out “I’m not sure, cause that old sleigh is heavy

but I trust you, cause I see you’re not driving a Chevy”



I gave her some fuel and four tires did spin

Then they grabbed with the strength of the truck I was in



Ol’ Dodge started smoking and pulling so hard

That I ended up halfway ‘cross my neighbor’s yard



As I backed off the fuel and gave out a shout

I heard him say “No Ford could have pulled my sleigh out!”



He thanked me profusely and the reindeer did bow

To the O’l Mighty Cummins, idling now



For they knew in their hearts that without this fueled might

That there would be no Christmas this shivering night



He climbed in his seat and with a wave of his hand

Those reindeer lurched forward across the snowed land



“I thank you again my dear new-found friend

For your hand and your heart kept this night from an end

And later this eve, sitting back in my lodge

I’ll be thanking the Lord, that you bought a Dodge!”

 

[seafish]

Wow... GOOD one... that sure was a quick contest... can't really see anyone being able to or even wanting to top your entry... have you ever thought of a career as a rapper?? :-laf:-laf

 

[Simplysmn]

WINNERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR:-laf:-laf:-lafTHERE IS NO TOPPING THIS

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the truck

All the fluids were frozen, the injectors were stuck,



The grid heaters were chilled and the turbo stone-cold,

This weather was frightening if I may be so bold,



The snow it was piled sky-high on the hood,

As I tossed to the fire a new stack of wood,



My good wife and I settled in for some rest

But twas not long-lived and perhaps for the best



“What’s that!” I declared with the metal-grinding roar

And no sooner than said was a knock at the door,



I arose from my chair soon to be slumber’s bed

And there on the porch was the big man in red!



“I’m stuck” did he speak, “can you give me a pull?”

I said I may be stupid but I ain’t no fool



So I rushed to the truck as I buttoned my flap

I opened the door and pulled out my strap



One move and the key was set firm with no strife

With a quick turn that Cummins it did spring to life!



The rattle and roar of that powerful six

The hot blast of smoke shaking candy cane sticks



The reindeer were nervous and in awe of such might

But they knew that this Cummins would be saving their night



I eased in the clutch and I put her in gear

The T-case in low as I backed her in near



One end on the hitch and the other to sleigh

The tow strap was set as the snow wiped away



He cried out “I’m not sure, cause that old sleigh is heavy

but I trust you, cause I see you’re not driving a Chevy”



I gave her some fuel and four tires did spin

Then they grabbed with the strength of the truck I was in



Ol’ Dodge started smoking and pulling so hard

That I ended up halfway ‘cross my neighbor’s yard



As I backed off the fuel and gave out a shout

I heard him say “No Ford could have pulled my sleigh out!”



He thanked me profusely and the reindeer did bow

To the O’l Mighty Cummins, idling now



For they knew in their hearts that without this fueled might

That there would be no Christmas this shivering night



He climbed in his seat and with a wave of his hand

Those reindeer lurched forward across the snowed land



“I thank you again my dear new-found friend

For your hand and your heart kept this night from an end

And later this eve, sitting back in my lodge

I’ll be thanking the Lord, that you bought a Dodge!”

 

[tolmsted]

Contest is over, give that man a cigar!

Wonderful... ... .

 

[bheiting]

Great job Allnew2Me. That's one tough act to follow.

 

[PToombs]

Man, 3 hours and 7 minutes. I think that's the shortest contest ever on the TDR! :-laf Just awesome!

I bet his day job is song writer for Garth Brooks.

 

[InfernoB]

Garth who?

 

[telliott]

Allnew2me's poem was as good as it gets,

but i still want my chance at a TDR subscrip.



for it Twas the night before Christmas and all through the truck,

the cummins had all the chevy boys down on their luck.



The weather was cold, the ford wouldn't start,

hanging on the mantle, was my latest dyno chart.



The turbo was nestled all snug by the motor

while visons of a twin had my thoughts taken over.



With mama in her TDR t-shirt, and I in my cummins cap,

i knew that my vp44 wire was tapped.



i heard a loud rumble out by the road,

it was santa himself pulling a mighty big load.



he traded his reindeer this year but with santa's good luck

cash for clunkers allowed him to get a new truck.



his shiney new dodge had a present for me,

it was a renewed tdr subscription and a "Got Diesel" T!

 

[South Bend Clutch]

Allnew2Me



That was simply awesome!! My wife and I laughed allowed this morning. Thank You



Peter

 

[Allnew2Me]

Oh Gentlemen, Good Gentlemen

Such kindly words you've given

Yet I am but a simple man

Just working for a living



I pen no songs for superstars

My words rarely hold merit

I simply took my chances bold

To grasp the offered carrot



But lest we be forgetful

In thinking this be done

As stated by Miss Robin

We've only just begun



So grasp thy quill and parchment all

And put forth creative wit

Knowing that with each new post

We all shall benefit



For when the nog doth freely flow

And the Christmas goose is fattened

The final word shall be set forth

By the lovely Mrs. Patton



So good men young and good men old

All good men near and far

Bask in this joyous season

Merry Christmas TDR!!

 

[Pistazie]

My goodness who knew we had a poet laureate on this site!



Amazing! Merry Christmas to you too, Allnew2Me!

 

[Pro-Fab]

Twas the night before christmas and In my garage

lay a beast of pure fury yet still a mirrage



The engine full blown with twin turbos of Glory

beats other trucks down, with descriptions to gory



All body lines smoothe, and lenses blacked out

this truck is bad ***, and thats with no doubt



New mats on the floor, and cover on Dash

if my help were needed Id be ther in a flash



new tires, new rims, 4. 10 gears in the rear

all these parts be installed by the end of the year



Im rippin and ridin while Towing my boat

I try to be moddest but its hard not to gloat



fresh Raptor 150, edge Comp in a box

come be my passenger Ill knock off your socks.



They keys in my hand all balled in a fist

Dear Santa this is, my christmas wish list.



Merry Christmas!!!



and congrats on the win ALLNew2Me your was very well written!



This was basedoff of some of the stuff I have on my truck and some stuff I want for my truck. all from Geno's of course.

 

[Allnew2Me]

Twas still the same night before Christmas!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the truck

Coursed the joy of that night getting Santa unstuck



I shut down Ol' Dodge amidst my foolish grinning

And she settled down quiet with the turbo still spinning



I was bursting with pride and the world seemed just right

So I stood there alone nigh enjoying the night



Oh, but that frigid night air did soon challenge my will

For sweet lament should be mine if I froze to the grill



So I stomped both my boots loosing snow from my feet

Swung open home's door and walked into sweet heat



Now my dear wife she shares neither worry nor care

But she spoke “Are you nuts, it's below freezing out there?”



“Pray tell, what's the cause of that din and distraction?”

Oh nothing, just a car disputing its traction



I fell into my chair taking heat from the fire

As my wife bade “Goodnight dear, I'm going to retire”



Then the room fairly flooded with such flickering light

As to cause one to doubt the events of that night



But swear I they're as real as the glowing moon knows

I'll gladly offer as proof my still-frozen toes



Content that I certainly wasn't losing my mind

I flirted with slumber but awoke startled to find



That the tree aromatic fresh-cut from this land

Swayed ever so slightly, sat askew in its stand!



Upon closer inspection I glanced a strange paper

Twas folded up thrice and made out to me



“What's this?” pondered I, “Who could this be from?”

I proceeded to have a much closer look-see



Of a hand I knew not so I opened it next

And then read all these words penned in glorious text



“My dear friend you have helped me in my merry task

In such manner quite hard for any stranger to ask”



“In return for your kindness this snowy cold night

I've made effort that I'll cause in the future no fright”



“For the next time may find that it's inopportune

Hence my promise that I'll not be bothering soon”



Reading on but held out at a comfortable distance

The final few lines of his note in my hand



“For the one on whose door that was knocked with persistence”

Written out for a Mr. S. Claus

A yearly subscription for roadside assistance!

 

[Pro-Fab]

LOL that punch line was good.

 

[Allnew2Me]

Pro-Fab, great poem, short, sweet and well done! That first line is wonderful. I know that in my mind my truck has a lot more parts on it than it actually does! Thanks for the congrats but this is far from over. We have the month to go and I would hope others will contribute.

 

[Rattler]

Allnew 2 me, you sling words like the rest of us sling wrenches. :-laf:-laf ( and yes, that was meant as a complement) Randy

 

[bighammer]

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the truck
All the fluids were frozen, the injectors were stuck,

The grid heaters were chilled and the turbo stone-cold,
This weather was frightening if I may be so bold,

The snow it was piled sky-high on the hood,
As I tossed to the fire a new stack of wood,

My good wife and I settled in for some rest
But twas not long-lived and perhaps for the best

“What’s that!” I declared with the metal-grinding roar
And no sooner than said was a knock at the door,

I arose from my chair soon to be slumber’s bed
And there on the porch was the big man in red!

“I’m stuck” did he speak, “can you give me a pull?”
I said I may be stupid but I ain’t no fool

So I rushed to the truck as I buttoned my flap
I opened the door and pulled out my strap

One move and the key was set firm with no strife
With a quick turn that Cummins it did spring to life!

The rattle and roar of that powerful six
The hot blast of smoke shaking candy cane sticks

The reindeer were nervous and in awe of such might
But they knew that this Cummins would be saving their night

I eased in the clutch and I put her in gear
The T-case in low as I backed her in near

One end on the hitch and the other to sleigh
The tow strap was set as the snow wiped away

He cried out “I’m not sure, cause that old sleigh is heavy
but I trust you, cause I see you’re not driving a Chevy”

I gave her some fuel and four tires did spin
Then they grabbed with the strength of the truck I was in

Ol’ Dodge started smoking and pulling so hard
That I ended up halfway ‘cross my neighbor’s yard

As I backed off the fuel and gave out a shout
I heard him say “No Ford could have pulled my sleigh out!”

He thanked me profusely and the reindeer did bow
To the O’l Mighty Cummins, idling now

For they knew in their hearts that without this fueled might
That there would be no Christmas this shivering night

He climbed in his seat and with a wave of his hand
Those reindeer lurched forward across the snowed land

“I thank you again my dear new-found friend
For your hand and your heart kept this night from an end
And later this eve, sitting back in my lodge
I’ll be thanking the Lord, that you bought a Dodge!”

Winna! Winna! Chicken dinna! That's awesome. Oo.