The campbells are coming

[noelcauser]

Since losing her husband to cancer our daughter has move back to live close by and hosted the first family christmas for some time. her children scattered to many places, so it was good to see us all together again. so hence this little family poem.


The Campbell's are coming.


There was movement down at Bulli,
when the word was spread around.
That the Campbell' were a massing,
their first Christmas bash in town.
Jess and Todd from Hammondville,
And Am's from up the coast.
Guy and Lara from the bush,
keen to sample mothers roast.

And one was there from Corrimal,
his hair was white as snow.
The only reason he showed up,
was he had no where else too go.
With Issie there to guide him,
so he didn't pose a threat.
Give him a bone to nor on,
and he'll think he's the family pet.

Now Jule's she was the leader,
and she set the record straight.
Don't spill beer on me carpet,
or you'll all be out the gate”!
Don't open any presents,
before I give the hoot.
And definitely no belly aching,
if the present doesn't suit.

Well Lara she was off the mark,
before the hammer dropped.
She had opened fifty presents,
before she could be stopped.
Christmas rapping's flew,
like confetti in the breeze.
No one knew who owned what,
and scratched around like fleas.

Was the G-String meant for Grandma,
or the padded bra for Guy.
Was the socket set for Jenny,
or Grandpa, The apple pie.
Was the Doggy kennel meant for Todd,
and Jess,”The Meaty Bites”.
Was Jul'es meant to get the hammer,
or the pair of lacy tights.

Oh my God it was a mess,
someone will have to pay.
Or could this be last time,
the Clan meet at Spinners Way.
Well the job it fell to Grandma,
to sort out this ugly mess.
I admit the task was daunting,
but one she must address.

Ame's you get the socket set,
The Knights need to tighten up.
Todd can have the Meaty Bites,
and share them with his pup.
Jess you can use Kennel,
when you find the task to daunting.
Guy you get the G-String,
for all your face-book flaunting.

The rest will have to take what comes,
and be contented with their lot.
This whole episode created,
when Lara lost the plot.
Grandma for all your efforts,
you get the winners cup .
Gramps you get the tea towel
and can do the washing up.

So it came to pass that those who came,
thought the party was the best.
They ate their fill with gusto,
and then laid them down too rest.
This was Christmas out at Spinners Way,
and for sure there is no doubt.
We'll all be back again next year,
to let it all hang out.

[Neville Briggs]

Next year Noel, you will have a Christmas treat of a family ballad to read to them for entertainment .

[Zondrae]

phew!

Gee Noel don't frighten me like that. I thought you were referring to THE 'Campbells', (Ellis and David,) and that a brace of Campbells were (or should that be was) about to invade the Illawarra.