A Sailor's Christmas Tale

This week we want to wish all of you a safe and happy new year. Thank you so much for your support and viewership. It has meant a lot to us and we enjoy making content that we enjoy. I hope you enjoy our little story. I didn't create this and found it on the internet and changed a couple of things to make it a bit more personal but 99% of it was from someone else. Here is the story. TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS and all through the boat, The bilge pumps were hustling to keep us afloat, The squids were nestled all snug in their berths, As Deb read Bob Bitchin and I guzzled rum, She said “You've had enough, that stuff makes you dumb.” Then out on the dock there arose an uproar As I reached in the bar to get just one more. So up went my head out of the hatch. Though I should have thought first to undo the latch. I saw stars for a moment, and as quick as a blink My wife yelled, "See, you've had too much to drink!" The moon on the water lit the anchorage up bright Which was good, since the kids had lost my flashlight. Then what with my wondering eyes should I see, But a fat, fuzzy old guy in a Bayliner Capri. Instead of an outboard hung on the rear, Tied to the bow were eight tiny reindeer. More rapid than wind, these coursers they flew, And on each of their hoofs was a Topsider shoe. With crashing and bashing and banging and knocking, I knew in an instant they must be docking, “No Dasher! Hold it, Dancer! Damn you Prancer and Vixen. Stop, Comet! Grab a line, Cupid! Get bumpers, Doneer and Blitzen! Look out for that boat! Watch that seawall! Now fend off, fend off, fend off all!” He was dressed in a red cap ringed with fur trim Along with a Speedo that covered just a the bits of him. I was shocked and astonished. What could I say? I also go sailing dressed exactly that way. He then grabbed a bag, a bulging huge sack, And hoisted it up onto his back, He also had sponges and a mop in his grip, As he waddled his way o'er to my slip. He said “My name’s Nick, and my friend, I can tell That your gel coat needs buffing and your teak looks like hell. Your vinyl needs cleaning, your lockers arranging, Your holding tank pumping, and your oil a-changing, You've put these jobs off for too long and you know it. So here's all that you need. This time don't blow it.” Then as quick as he came, he was back on his boat, His reindeer revving and eager to tote. “Merry Christmas!” he called as they cruised through the night. “And regarding the Rum Gil, your wife she is right.” Don't forget to like and share this video Please check out our other videos as well and click on the playlist below for a couple we think you may enjoy. Our Refit Playlist - https://youtu.be/8wyNNpLAeNs Our Sailing to New Orleans Playlist - https://youtu.be/gzzteJxewAU Our Epoxy Vs Polyester Fiberglass test results - https://youtu.be/V1bXiKPYDKI Our series on hatches - https://youtu.be/7dNMu8s32kY and Our Series on new Freshwater Plumbing - https://youtu.be/8uv7ABaD3YM Some of the tools we mention in our videos are: Inexpensive Chisel set (for rough work) - https://amzn.to/2M9CZIG Oscillating Multi-tool - https://amzn.to/2GtDpWC Carbide Grinding blade for the oscillating tool - https://amzn.to/2Gsovnz Ryobi Skill Saw (I have the corded) - https://amzn.to/2uKnm5o The Cordless version is here - https://amzn.to/2uJwOWA Small Trim Router (Great for tight places) - https://amzn.to/2GtkHmd *Please remember these are affiliate links and it helps us but doesn't cost you more if you buy from Amazon using these links. Join us on our journey as we continue to rebuild, refit and prepare our Formosa 51 Sailboat for our continued cruising journey. We have always loved the Formosa, bought one (on a bit of a whim) late in 2014, moved aboard this one right away and started to do our refit while living board. We are avid fans of Cruising Outpost and Good Ole Boat (Good Old Boat) magazines and love the ideas we get from them. Subscribe !! https://www.youtube.com/c/svdreamchaser?sub_confirmation=1 Support !! http://www.patreon.com/svdreamchaser Lets Connect !! - Daily Instagram Inspiration -https://www.instagram.com/svdreamchaser/ - http://www.facebook.com/svdreamchaser - http://www.twitter.com/svdreamchaser - http://svdreamchaser.tumbler.com