Colonel H. George Cachington

 

I'm rather new to these forums of digital talk,
But I've been prattling on since before I could walk.
My colleagues informed me of this place on the 'net,
Where one can ship odds-and-ends off to Tibet?

These "bugs", as you call them, can be plastic or wood?
Or cast in a metal, so as I understood?
And these feature a code that may track their locale?
Which are registered by hiders and seekers, et al.?

Amazing, I say! What a splendid advance!
Perhaps I'll employ this when posting to France.
I shall straightaway gather some interesting things,
Like the wombat's tooth I chanced upon near Alice Springs.

I've rolled up a trove of such baubles and whatnots,
That my study's untidy. Now I'll clear a few spots!
I would hope that my ramblings are not taken as queer,
I shall check back again, when my head's gotten clear.

HGC

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Colonel H. George Cachington

 

Please pardon my wonder, and rambling on,
I've been out of touch, and entirely withdrawn.
After a thorough degree of browsing about,
Perhaps my naiveté brought some lack of clout?

I'm simply curious to query the thoughts of this lot,
For it's peculiar to think what one'll do in a spot.
Do you move "bugs" along with unwavering respect?
Or must you fight off the urge to keep and collect?

 

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The Moop Along

 

I move them along at all costs
As a traveler owner, I frown when they are lost.
I also collect, far far too much,
But other folks bugs are not prizes as such.

 

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Colonel H. George Cachington

 

 

Happy to hear from an honest transporter!
'Tis essential for travellers to lie in safe quarter.
Some knick knacks are precious, or given in kind.
One may not quite realise the treasure they find!

And in speaking of treasure, I've a fondness indeed.
But my wanderlust is by no means driven by greed!
I've a particular fancy for the currencies of old,
Be they pieces of eight, or medallions of gold.

When perusing this website, when first I did join,
I saw mention of travellers in the form of a coin.
Since my queries here are not stimulating much,
Perhaps coins are favoured over trinkets and such?

HGC

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ChannelFadge

 

Repeat the question, I must insist.
The point of this thread, I seem to have missed.
In the case of the geocoins, the trackable gem,
I prefer to find pathtags, so I can keep them.

 

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Eartha

 

Hello there, I'm Eartha, and I'm doing fine.
There's so much info in my signature line.
If you look there you'll see, at least so I think,
The Groundspeak Knowledge Base website link.

Do not think I refer you to brush you away,
I hope you enjoy this and think you will stay.
We welcome new people with wide open arms.
From city slickers to back country farms.

Anything at all you might need to know,
Feel free to ask here, before you go.
Traveling bugs can be so much fun,
grabbing stories and photos, on their run.

If you think you like this tracking game,
There are also trackables by another name.
There's another forum you might want to join,
But beware of the addiction called "Geocoin".

You seem to require the geocoin forum,
and so without too much decorum,
I'll take this thread from the one we have here,
and move it to the ones we have there!

 

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Pastor Jon

 

 

Bewildered, am I, at the tone of this thread,
for rhymes and neat verse do not spin in my head.
Perhaps I should exit, while still I have time,
for always I have such a hard time with rhythm.

 

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The Moop Along

 

How nice to see this thread move over to join,
as travelers come in all forms, be they bugs or coins.
Here you will find all the information you yearn
about shapes, sizes, & collectors. There is much to learn.


Coins are my fancy, as most in this side of the wall,
as I can't help but favor the metal and enamel.
I'll sit back now and watch the others chime in,
as the experience garnered here is as vast as the friends

 

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ELTADA

 

I got hooked on these metal pieces of art,
Every day a new design to thump-thump my dear heart.
I converse with my friends, I trade and I buy,
I only have a few that I have been able to let fly.

For coins that go out sometimes don't come in,
Whadyagoin'do? Shrug shoulders and grin.
For the travels they go on are astounding to see,
The ones that make it and allowed to roam free.

But I started my collecting with just a buy or two,
Then started to trade with different people much like you.
Why stop there and miss all the fun,
When you can mint your very own run?

Yes, that's right, a coin all your own to sell and to trade,
To go down in history as something you made.
It'll cost you some money, that is for sure,
But the excitement of your own - there is no cure!

So that's what I did, a coin that reflects who I am,
And others did like it, well I'll be damned!
I was able to sell, to trade and to gift some away,
And then keep a couple for me for a rainy day.

Whatever you do, you'll get lots of advice,
From the various posters here who are all just so nice.
Spend lots of time reading and you'll get the hang of it all,
Jump right in - we're all having a ball!!

WELCOME!

 

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PastorJon

 

and if you're quite lucky, lucky like me
sometimes in these forums a cointest you'll see
where some trivia, or riddle, or simply a quest
will drive you to figure and guess at your best

if one of these cointests you're lucky to win
you'll rush to your mailbox and look all the way in
for there in an envelope, of padded manila
you'll find there a coin that won't be vanilla!

 

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Odyssey Voyager

 

"QUOTE(PastorJon @ Sep 24 2009, 03:23 PM)

for always I have such a hard time with rhythm."

i am more gifted in rhythm than rhyme
but my obsession with geocoins leaves me no time
so i'll post this note quickly and with much haste
so your time and mine i do not waste

design them, collect them, and trade with a friend
to the possibilities really there is no end
admire them, cherish them, or give them away
geocoins can truly be all fun and all play! 

 

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  DresselDragons

 

What a fun thread…we want to join in
But we dragons aren’t poets, but that’s not a sin.
So, we’ll do our best and try to stay in time
Man, it is tricky to talk only in rhyme

We dragons are drawn to the shiny, the bright.
Our first coin has us hooked…it was such a delight.
We bought them and traded and collected these treasures.
We placed them in caches; their travels we’d measure.

We made our own coin, to share with our friends.
And, thankfully, that is not where it ends.
We traded, and traded, and soon our collection grew
But the ones meant to travel, well, we’re missing a few.

So now our coins sit in binders, boxes and displays
They await for that time, for those special days
We drag them to events to show cachers what we
Have become addicted to, for other to see

If you have a questions just ask this group
They are good people…they’ll give you the scoop.
We are glad you have joined us, here in this thread
This was a nice distraction, 'nuff said.

 

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Toojin

 

 

Ahhhh.... is this Colonel Cachington the man with the dragon?
Or are my thoughts in the completely wrong wagon?
Seems there were stories some time afore
Of a coin found near caches with scorch marks galore

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Colonel H. George Cachington

 

Cor blimey! I say! What a smashing salute!
It seems that indeed, this lot favours the loot!
Such heartfeat helloes for a gobsmacked old bean?
I am honoured to enter your geocoin scene!

To Eartha, Delighted to meet you my dear,
Your name would suggest our most beloved sphere?
Oh goodness, I do beg you accept my regret!
I've twaddled, without introduction of yet!

George Cachington here. I am pleased to acquaint,
Me mum, she did name me for her patron saint.
I'm a seeker of sorts, and I travel the globe,
My work does intend to enquire and probe.

Not long ago learned of your clandestine sport,
I was naturally drawn, as the curious sort.
This caching, I'd heard, was a seeking activity,
To which, I indeed, have a hearty proclivity!

And so, I have dabbled in trying your game,
And found that our goals are quite often the same.
My recording of conquests does outwardly lack,
But I've often encountered a beastie attack!

Gadzooks! My dear Toojin, that indeed is my copper!
But I'm gormless to how and to where I did drop her!
How ever did you find that? I am truly aghast.
Shall I tell you the story of how they came to be cast?

I could ramble and pester for hours upon end,
But you'll find I may titillate ears for a bend.
Pray tell, my new mates, would you ask for removal?
For I shan't run my gob without first your approval.

HGC

 

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anne.and.eli

 

Roses are red,
violets are blue,
I love those darn geocoins,
and I love this thread so much, too!

 

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UFgatorgirl

 

 

welcome one and welcome all
join in the dance of our "geocoin ball"
we'll take you around the floor for a wonderful spin
after the dance we'll think of you as kin

i like the coins all shiney and bright
getting them from my hands will take some might
collecting them is my pleasure
i see all coins as treasure

 

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ChannelFadge

Please Mr. Cachington. Do tell us your tale,
Of how your coin was minted, and how it then set sail.
Was is carved from finest giant oyster shell?
Or maybe it was forged in the deepest pits of hell?

I have my own geocoin, I made it from tinfoil
I painted it with horses tears and a little olive oil
Then what I did, you may think it quite a farse,
I rolled it up into a ball and shoved it up my... nose

 

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Colonel H. George Cachington

 

No need to be cheeky, or for violence, Guv.
The goal is precision. No need for a shove.
But if you've got a spare, that'd truly be swell,
I'd hope you could place one up Rooney's as well.

 

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forthferalz

 

walking down slowly
in plastic box no treasure

on fluttering leaves gold

 

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Colonel H. George Cachington

 

Good mornings and evenings to those near and abroad,
I would fear that my poetry had been taken as odd.
Since my youth, I've enjoyed jotting notes down in prose,
I have found it quite jaunty and fun I suppose.

Nonetheless, previously, I had planted the seed,
To report on the origin of my coppers indeed.
But in order to properly fathom the pith,
I shall first give a bit of my history, herewith.

As you may know, I travel the world in my quest,
To make known the unknown, putting rumours to rest.
When I learn of a happening pertaining to myth,
I shall spring into action and set off forthwith!

I investigate mysteries, legends and lore.
Seek out destinations to bravely explore.
I've uncovered treasures gone for years undetected,
And had run-ins with beasties that were quite unexpected!

I maintain a journal, on my travels around,
It's at sixes and sevens, but it's solidly bound.
Some pages are tattered, and the ink has bled through,
Yet despite all the wear, every entry is true.

My tales may astonish, amaze and impress,
Or be branded as crap! I'd expect nothing less!
For I fully expect to be doubted and slurred,
But I'll go to the grave knowing all that occurred.

Now enough of my work, I shall move to explain,
Of these dragon-crest coppers, I've come to obtain.
They were gifts from a fellow whom I've known all my life.
In fact, he's the sod, introduced my first wife!

My oldest chum, Nigel, is a mischievous bloke.
He's the sort who will ask for, then snuff out your smoke!
Nigel often pokes fun of my hapless bad luck,
And the events of one day have resounded and stuck.

It was spring of last year, when a rumour got 'round,
That some old Roman coins were have said to been found.
Seems a farmer unearthed a small lot down by Horsham,
And he claimed that a "creature" had made off with his fortune.

I'd been gathering evidence, and from all my research,
I was certain of the place to best start up a search.
Later that afternoon, I set off straightaway,
And arrived on location at the end of the day.

For an account of what transpired, I'll provide you this *link*
You can see for yourself why I'd taken to drink!
And so, now you know what my work is about,
I'd certainly expect that you're still left with doubt.

After that perfectly miserable experience near Southwater,
Nigel commissioned "The Treasure" through a mate of his daughter.
He said "George, you shall have all of your loot nonetheless!",
Such a dadgum clever lark that I've sworn to redress!

And so now you know how those coins came to be,
They're a treasure of sorts, borne of tomfoolery.
I'll return once again to share more from my journal,
But for now, an adieu, from your good friend, the Colonel.

HGC

 

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Colonel H. George Cachington

 

Now that I have told you of my copper coin's start,
I would fancy to hear how folks came to this art.
I'm simply enthused to learn more of this thing!
This modern-day reach for the fabled brass ring.

As I comb through this forum, note a common desire,
'Tis a passion for metal, to behold and acquire.
Geocoins, as you call them, are indeed then a treasure!
Their value determined by individual measure.

What brought you to seek them? Just why are you here?
Do start up a dialogue and I'll lend you my ear.
Despite my esprit, there's no requirement to rhyme,
And please, by all means, don't feel threatened by mine!

Please do not be shy, and do not feel inept.
For in my high regard, your responses are kept.
What types of these coins do most seem to prefer?
Are there gathering spots where this lot does confer?

HGC

 

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The Moop Along

 

"QUOTE(Colonel H. George Cachington @ Sep 29 2009, 03:46 PM)

Now that I have told you of my copper coin's start,
I would fancy to hear how folks came to this art.

What brought you to seek them? Just why are you here?
Do start up a dialogue and I'll lend you my ear.
Despite my esprit, there's no requirement to rhyme,
And please, by all means, don't feel threatened by mine!

Please do not be shy, and do not feel inept.
For in my high regard, your responses are kept.
What types of these coins do most seem to prefer?
Are there gathering spots where this lot does confer?

HGC"


I note your speech up above, regards the theory to rhyme,
and I feel obligated to do so, if given the time.

However, since I'm on the road, and you asked. Well, I'll just respond I would love to tell you what inside me makes ooooh shiny hunks of metal so tantalizing. But I just can't grasp the concept. So I just roll with it. Something about the chase, the feel, the . . . Well. You've got a copper thing going, so I think you're getting the idea.

Maybe I'll have time to write later, but it's going to be a busy time. You see, Geocoinfest is coming up, in Salt Lake City. A few of the folks here on the forums will be heading out there next week, so don't be surprised if the responses to your questions thin out then That's where we all "confer" (besides here).

TMA

 

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forthferalz

 

yeah ok good cause the whole sonnet thing was proving too much of a brain strain Perhaps 3 lines requires a little more explanation although others in the forum have heard my story before. 

 

 "QUOTE(forthferalz @ Sep 27 2009, 08:08 AM)

walking down slowly
in plastic box no treasure

on fluttering leaves gold"

This was about a walk back to the car through the rainforest, wet leaves a-glitter in the sunset and the mountain behind glowed as red as Uluru after a looong hike to a cache called Rolland in the Clouds. Personal milestone in 2006 for the difficulty level. At the top was a micro! complete with a classic broken plastic toy, awesome scenery all around and the most exhilarating feeling of achievement.

Done because i was desperate to win an Australian 2006 geocoin. This was a prize in a caching contest. It was one of several big hikes for this contest and the start of an addiction to harder walks as well as geocoins. I went off hikeless caches after that.

Another girl and i were doing these very hard caches, separately, battling it out for 10th place - although I drew the line at appalling weather Amy cached in the rain and lightening We both missed out by 'that much' on a prize. The coin lust stuck. I left her a Dressel dragon to commemorate the epic effort (" in every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks ") and graduated to minting the annual Aussie coin for prizes.cheers.

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avroair

 

My pockets are a jingling
My feet don't want to rest
My body starts to tingle
At the thought of Geocoinfest!

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The Moop Along

 

"My pockets are a jingling
My feet don't want to rest
My body starts to tingle
At the thought of Geocoinfest!"



Do we really have to comment on that mess? So you're tingling, ew. This fella gets a trial by fire, huh?

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DresselDragons

 

"QUOTE(avroair @ Oct 6 2009, 12:06 PM)

My pockets are a jingling
My feet don't want to rest
My body starts to tingle
At the thought of Geocoinfest!"

I am feeling kind-of sad
for me no shiney coins to be had
at home I will stay
while at GCF my friends will play (& pay)

Seriously, Colonel...GCF will be THE place to be for geocoiners this weekend.

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Colonel H. George Cachington

 

So a gathering this week in the States, did you say?
Where I'm likely to see metal treasures displayed?
Near the Great Salt Lake, a few days I could spend,
By all means, I am game! I shall surely attend!

I've once been to Utah, on a roadie through the West.
Oh what wondrous vistas! Your land has been blessed!
From the arches near Moab, to the towers of Bryce.
To see these once more, dare I even think twice?

No matter at all that the time is so short,
Let me query to find us a means of transport.
I've given a ring to my planner just now,
Good Gerta, she's been a most helpful old frau.

One needs a good friend such as she in a pinch,
She'll arrange my itinerary, and be done in a cinch!
Not a once has she quibbled at my impulsive ways,
I'll be off in a whirlwind, in a matter of days!

On the subject of impulse, I would tend to expect,
That this venue of coins has a wealth to collect.
Some shiny and polished, some tattered and worn.
Much akin to the one my dragoncrest does adorn.

Oh dear, I've been daft, and I've now realized,
That this tired old sod won't be at all recognized.
However shall you spot me in that large-scale soiree?
Just look for my dragoncrest, and you'll know straight away!

And so I must pack up and prepare for my outing,
Programme my device and then follow the routing!
I'll look forward to adventures to add to my journal,
Do be sure to stop by and shake hands with the Colonel!

HGC
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UFgatorgirl

 

look forward to seeing you there
it should be fun, so don't despair

i do have a request for that time
when we speak promise it won't be in rhyme

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Odyssey Voyager

 

rumour has it the colonel was seen
all dapper and dashing representing the Queen
the sighting was reported at the GeoCoinFest
can anyone verify, testify, or attest?

if the rumour is true, then colonel please tell
of your adventure to Salt Lake and please tell it well
did you encounter a beast or a monster or dragon?!
and treasures galore to fill up your wagon?

i await the tale, your story, your yarn
as i envy the journey you've made...oh darn!
i wish i could be there to live out that story
but for now i'll just read it and imagine the glory

can you post a picture or an image or two
to enhance the tale and more vividly view
the riches the colors the shine and the sheen
within this venue where last the colonel was seen?!  

Meeting this old explorer
Was the highlight of my trip
And when i saw his dragon coin
I almost (yes almost) did a flip!

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The Moop Along

No prose here. I met the Colonel as well. He was quite a nice chap. Not as tall as I had pictured, but man his coin was gorgeous.

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tsunrisebey

 

It took me a bit and I'm finally here,
a hug and a wink while drinkin' your beer.
A dashing young man who's into his prime,
much better than Depp or squeezing the Yime.

A studly mannered figure of obvious royal decree,
had the coiners all bowing and down on their knee.
The trumpets did shout in all your royal delight,
a flip of the cape, you shut down for the (k)night.

On to geopoker you traveled to sit with your court,
wild cards and fine chips that you decided to sport.
You were eventually beheaded by the deadly card's sword,
missed out on the prize of a pirates coin hoard.

While packing my gear to leave Salt Lake City,
I checked out my loot and saw the coin in the kitty.
While loading my truck, upon my window did appear,
a note from The Colonel with a wish of good cheer.

Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!
oh, sorry, got side tracked, it just sounded kinda good

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sweetlife

"Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!
oh, sorry, got side tracked, it just sounded kinda good "

 

Now I dont know who you are, This is hellava funny Thanks for making me smile and laugh like crazy! I really needed that

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Odyssey Voyager

 

"QUOTE(tsunrisebey @ Oct 12 2009, 10:16 AM)

Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donder and Blitzen!
oh, sorry, got side tracked, it just sounded kinda good "

And Tsun was nestled all snug in her bed
While visions of shiny-coins danced in her head
But I heard her exclaim as she drove out of sight
"Happy Caching to all, and to all a good-night!"

(sorry, but it seems someone had an early Christmas...lol...thanks for the laughs)

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catsnfish

 

I’ve come across this rhyming thread
While cruising forums from my bed
It made me laugh it made me smile
And made me think a little while
Though some rhymes are quite precarious
The end result has been hilarious
So I offer the dashing Colonel
May his spirits never sag
To place this thread within a journal
The Online Geocacher mag
To spread the fun and rhyme and reason
For readers there, it would be pleasin’
If you would agree to that
I would grin like Cheshire’s cat.
May all who’ve posted in this thread
Allow me to use what you’ve said
For if we had to take some out
Then the whole would lose its clout
Now that I have made my plea
I sure hope you all agree
.
.
A parting wish for you the colonel
May rhyming fun be yours eternal.

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Odyssey Voyager

 

if the colonel issues a Royal Decree
i have no choice but to agree
and agree i do that this thread is quite funny
it made me laugh like bees make honey

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Tortoiseshell

I stumbled across this Cachington thread
When I should have been tucked snugly in bed.
But I felt I had to embellish these tales,
By flagging up Cachington's frolics in Wales.

Newcastle Emlyn is a fair place,
With cafes, and banks for drawing cash.
And follow Twm-y-Tonnau's chase,
To GC11JCN, (a cache).

"The Last Welsh Dragon" - the listing name,
A "multi" of high degree, I'd say.
But last year, it attracted fame,
Because of one rogue log attained in May.

A "DNF" - but full of riddle play,
By "Colonel George H. Cachington" (0 found).
And hark at GC146JA!
The "Colonel's" struck on Merlin's mound!

Last year. to note the colonel's pranks,
I launched, a geocoin for him
Now in Reading, near the Thames' banks,
It sits there. somewhat out on a limb.

I hope this item will be picked up,
To reach the "Colonel", by road or rail.
It comes in peace, it must move up,
To OXFORDSHIRE. ITS MISSION MUST NOT FAIL.

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DJ.J.ROCK

wow!! how cool of this i must say
oh pardon me mister,, my name is Jay
i rope in music and coins all the time
im a young fellow, and i like this rhyme

i dj and spin when ever i can
i have a small child and a family man
my girl is 2 and shes so much fun
she loves some coins and weighs a ton

your tales of dragons and travel i read
your coins of copper and quickness and speed
your way of writing is really quite cool
i must say i could get used to this too

its 2 am and i must go sleep
just thought id chime in and make a small peep
seems by your rhyme your quite the guy
i talk to ya soon , take care, bye bye !!!

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57chevy

Fall is here and winters near,
The cold wind is a comin.
It won't be long till the song,
Of the carols we'll be hummin.

The seasons gonna be here soon,
And good tidings will be in fashion,
Just take some of your holiday,
and do a little cachin'.

 

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