tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post7693577589766305167..comments2024-03-18T10:29:46.055+00:00Comments on Ken Armstrong Writing Stuff: My Favorite Christmas Song and Other RamblingsKen Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-15441028773530259402008-12-24T16:20:00.000+00:002008-12-24T16:20:00.000+00:00Thanks Ken, beautiful song! Have a wonderful Chris...Thanks Ken, beautiful song! Have a wonderful Christmas!Writing Naghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687716646148369549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-10993727249819974212008-12-24T15:13:00.000+00:002008-12-24T15:13:00.000+00:00Yep, I can confirm that in Georgia, US that song i...Yep, I can confirm that in Georgia, US that song is well nigh unheard of.<BR/>Merry Christmas, Ken. Looking forward to the story. There should be more traditions that include short fiction. Sadly, I think the form is dying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-52023889812713442482008-12-24T14:34:00.000+00:002008-12-24T14:34:00.000+00:00Love that song.:)Merry Christmas,CBxLove that song.<BR/>:)<BR/>Merry Christmas,<BR/>CB<BR/>xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-85570915313612762392008-12-24T13:58:00.000+00:002008-12-24T13:58:00.000+00:00'Well-known' might be a stretch but it does get so...'Well-known' might be a stretch but it does get some play in Canada. There was a time when I'm certain I used to see it on TV - you know, when they played videos and such. Its funny, that song never comes to mind when people ask what my fave song is but that certainly is right up there! Happy holidays!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-88064707707024872392008-12-24T12:19:00.000+00:002008-12-24T12:19:00.000+00:00I'm pleased that I was right about 'fairytale..' n...I'm pleased that I was right about 'fairytale..' not being so widely known outside our neck of the woods.<BR/><BR/>It's a great song that grows and grows on you. It's very sad too, as we all know Christmas can be - it's nice to see that reflected from time to time.<BR/><BR/>Haley: Now that I've gone and written about porter-cake, I want some *so* bad, here's hopin' plum pud will suffice.<BR/><BR/>Oyvind: It's on the radio now as I type - Shane McGowan could not have been expected to live as long as he has be we are grateful to have him - he is not an easy character by any means but he is (I think) the closest we have to a living embodiment of the spirit of Brendan Behan.<BR/><BR/>Hi Rachel: It is good, innit? :)<BR/><BR/>Happy Christmas Francis, not too many of those oranges now! :)<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas Dear Jena Isle, thanks for all your visits this year.<BR/><BR/>Jim: You have a great break, me auld flower, and pass my regards on to your lovely missus - who has unerringly excellent taste.<BR/><BR/>Kathy: I'm going to figure, and eat and drink too! :)Ken Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-17636028840362978942008-12-24T11:22:00.000+00:002008-12-24T11:22:00.000+00:00I've only heard that song once before and it was o...I've only heard that song once before and it was on another blog. Go figure. Merry Christmas, Ken!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168816435565273787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-43685598450940048872008-12-24T11:17:00.000+00:002008-12-24T11:17:00.000+00:00Fairytale is Carrie's favourite by a long chalk an...<I>Fairytale</I> is Carrie's favourite by a long chalk and seeing as I never had one before (honest) it's become mine too.<BR/><BR/>I'm closing shop now, Ken. All my e-mails and feeds have been read and answered and this is the last one. We're having Xmas a day early this year so the laptop's getting put to bed now. You see you have a nice Xmas when it comes. <BR/><BR/>Wait a sec ... you're Irish, it could be the end of the world and you'd have a good time.Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-33693682016997898142008-12-24T11:15:00.000+00:002008-12-24T11:15:00.000+00:00Not familiar with the song, Merry Christmas and h...Not familiar with the song, Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family.Jena Islehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609925272840089993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-78657362250439896332008-12-24T07:52:00.000+00:002008-12-24T07:52:00.000+00:00Beautiful song. Enjoy your Christmas.Beautiful song. Enjoy your Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-65852778841443632732008-12-24T00:47:00.000+00:002008-12-24T00:47:00.000+00:00I've heard the song on the jukebox of one of m...I've heard the song on the jukebox of one of my haunts, but I don't think it gets much play here in the states. It's definitely my kind of Christmas song. Happy Christmas & New Year from across the pond!Francis Scudellarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008685302028451297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-10476192406656859172008-12-23T21:10:00.000+00:002008-12-23T21:10:00.000+00:00Great joke!xGreat joke!<BR/>xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-68358659237270569752008-12-23T21:08:00.000+00:002008-12-23T21:08:00.000+00:00If I have trouble getting into Christmas spirit th...If I have trouble getting into Christmas spirit that song always help me. Its beautiful.<BR/><BR/>It became even more special to me a few years ago when I read about Shane's life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-91292960340796834562008-12-23T20:25:00.000+00:002008-12-23T20:25:00.000+00:00Huh. I'd never heard Fairytale of New York before....Huh. I'd never heard Fairytale of New York before. Kind of catchy, but probably doesn't fit the commercial cram-happiness-down-your-throat tastes of the retailers over here.<BR/><BR/>Virtual old whiskey and porter cakes sound wonderful. I'll try to drop by.<BR/><BR/>Have a Merry one~Haley Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374809490325504149noreply@blogger.com