Season's Greetings

[The Statman]

I know this is the same one that I put up last year, but I like it!

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Merry.Christmas!!

[bongo]

Absolutely Amazing! Brackets and Everything!

[Stella147]

Statman that is the coolest thing I have seen in a while. Mucho impressed.
I am now in a very festive mood - thanks

(PS Looking good on the telly on Sunday)

[abextra]

WOW!!! Brilliant!

[Cyril]

Errr... have I seen this before? Very good, as ever and my seasons greetings to you, TS!

p.s. Me and my men selected our first choice matches for the WC tonight. Fingers crossed now!

[hegeland]

Brilliant! Just came to think of the marvellous Carl Barks' comics of my youth. This story figures in one of them.

[Kathrin]

This is amazing, thanks and Merry Christmas to everybody!

[kellie-text]

Merry Christmas everyone and all the best for 2008!

[hegeland]

I'll be going up to the snowy mountains for this christmas and new year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, everyone!

[PaulTheSoave]

Best wishes for 2008. Good health and happiness for everyone.

[JoanneT63]

Happy Christmas everyone, hope you all have a wonderful 2008

[Marc]

Merry christmas everyone...hope you all have a successfull and prosperous New year!


Now....where's that Turkey, Beer and Mistletoe!!!!!

[elvis93os]

merry christmas everybody and a happy new year!

[Monique]

Merry Christmas and a very happy 2008 for all of you and your loved ones!

[Riba]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!