Here we come a carolling....

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A year ago I had posted this:
http://jollyrogerrocks.blogspot.com/2006/12/miracles-happen-miracle-happened-last.html

Today I write about another miracle that happened on similar lines. Those of you living in TN or in the capital Chennai will know the effects of the depression off the coast the last two days. It was pouring cats, dogs, monkeys, donkeys, partridges… er I think you got the general idea. It was pouring so much that it looked like we would have a wet Christmas.













Yesterday was the day when my gang planned to go Carol singing, despite the fact that a minority of us had to report to work today. Anyway the showers were so heavy that the roads were flooded and many houses had the electricity supply suspended to avoid electrocution mishaps. Things looked very bleak with a few parents pulling their kids out of the carol rounds citing the inclement weather.



Gamely we went ahead with faith in God and the experiences of the years past. We were sufficiently shielded from the elements with raincoats and umbrellas but after a short while we realized that we would not have any need for it. The rain stopped and we went caroling without any problems. At 2 Am when we wound up the rounds and as I parked my car in the shed I was drenched by the rains that chose to start up again!!!! Thank you
God!!!!!!






















PS: Some carol cartoons that I found very funny, enjoy!!!!!


Merry Christmas everybody!!!!

Comments

  1. Occasional Brilliance8:53 am

    its funny hw these things happen sometimes, isnt it?

    merry christmas... tis indeed the season 2 b jolly

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  2. Mark IV2:39 pm

    merry christmas mate... but beware of late night road side singing expeditions.... the smarter species (ref my previous comment on your blog) aren't really all that comfortable with beethovan disturbing their mating calls!

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  3. Anonymous5:22 pm

    we're going this sunday! hope the weather is clear!!

    merry christmas!! :)

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  4. Bungz11:03 pm

    I really love the cartoons you put up. The silent night one reminded me of a Christmas prog i attended yesterday where the MC announced that Silent Night was a silent song and should be sung silently... Ha ha ha...

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  5. Gomathy S5:07 pm

    Merry Christmas :)

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  6. PurpleHeart12:43 pm

    A rainy carol sounds quite beautiful to me, if you can let go of the beauty ofchristmas lights and cheer.:) Merry Christmas to u !

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  7. Anush10:15 pm

    the cartoons were very funny [:)] have a grt new year ahead!

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  8. Anonymous8:26 pm

    merry christmas to you too

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  9. Gayatri Bhadran10:35 am

    nice cartoons! =) wish you a verry happy bright brand new year! God Bless.

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