ELFIS Story part 12 - More from the NAN Channels

Techies are required to turn in their Naughty and Nice list daily. However, Stu couldn't resist keeping an extra record, documenting some of the juicy things he witnessed.

More on that to follow....

One of the traits observed on the NAN channels that most everyone had in common is reflected in this realistic rendition of this holiday song

It's the Most Frustrating Time of the Year



LYRICS- Most Frustrating Time of the Year
Lyrics Steven Stay, music Eddie Pola and George Wyle.

It's the most frustrating time of the year
With the kids home and yelling
I just feel like telling them get out of hear
It's the most frustrating time of the year

It's the cost costliest season of all
What the heck it's just money
I wont feel to crummy till the bill collectors call
It's the cost costliest season of all

There are party's each night and the feel of frostbite
From caroling out in the snow
The kids are to blame for me going insane
Those special Christmas's where did they go?

It's the most frustrating time of the year
With school out of session I go into depression
Those little loved ones so near
It's the most frustrating time of the year

ELFIS Story part 13 - Let it Go

With all the empirical evidence the Techies accumulate about human behavior through the NAN Channels, they should get degrees as psychologist. It becomes very apparent to them that much of the stress and frustration of the season could be alleviated if people would just “get ‘er done” early.

Here’s a song, that the majority of holiday participants can relate to:

Let It Go



LYRICS - Let It Go
Lyrics Steven Stay, music Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne

Well my windows they sure need cleaning
Just like my walls and floor and ceiling
But Christmas ain't for a month or so
What the heck - I'll let it go, let it go, let it go

My check book balance looks so inviting
The things I want are so exciting
But paying my bills would make the balance too low
Oh - I'll let 'em go, let 'em go, let 'em go

Christmas is over two weeks away
No need to worry or stress out a bit
I can do it another day
By then I'm sure I'll feel like it

Tomorrows the day for which we've been waiting
A point which thank you needs no belateing
So much to do where did all the time go
Oh  - Where'd it go, Where'd it go, Where'd it go

ELFIS Story part 16 – Relatively Speaking

If Santa Techies received a nickel for every time they watched this scenario play out, they would retire before the holidays even started.

1- You receive the great news. Your aunt and uncle are on their way to visit. Having retired a few years back, they now have a new career. They drive across the country imposing on relatives and they are going to be in your neck of the woods for the Holidays.

2- Their yappy, stinky, repository for all the affection they don’t show each other dog is still alive and coming with them.

3- From the short phone conversation you had, it is clear that the dementia they both have has expanded. Yes, you will be hearing the same stories and opinions over and over and over, especially the ones about their kids, religion, politics, housekeeping. Remember to secure all the household items they forget aren’t theirs.

Here’s a short song to serve as a reminder:

Relatives are Coming to Town



LYRICS - Relatives are Coming to Town
Lyrics Roger’s Yuletide Review, music J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie

Oh you better clean up, you better take care
You better shine up your silverware
Relatives are coming to town

Oh you better sweep up, don't forget to dust
Passing the white glove test is a must
Relatives are coming to town

They talk about religion and how you used your vote
They grime up all the Santa towels
and steal the gravy boat

Oh you better clean up, you better take care
You better shine up your silverware
Relatives are coming to town