Christmas Eve is upon us and we therefore offer to you our own version of the wonderful poem A Visit from St Nicholas by Clement Clark Moore …….
A Visit from St Nicholas!
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that Santa soon would be there
The children were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of presents danced in their heads
Mum with her kindle, and I with my phone
Finally spending some quality time alone
When out on the landing there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter
Over to the door I sprung in a flash
To see Aunt Ivy making a dash
To the family bathroom at the end of the hall
It didn’t look like she would make it at all
Then to my wondering eyes did appear
Another night walker crystal clear
Grandma was up and joining the race
Auntie Ivy picked up the pace
More rapid than eagles both ladies flew
To see which one would be first to the loo
The fair result was that Aunt Ivy won
Leaving poor Grandma hanging on!
Another door opened and children emerged
Bleary eyed but on full Christmas alert
“We heard noises – has Santa been?”
“I’m next in the queue!!”, Grandma screamed
Marching out I took control; led Grandma back along the hall
To the understairs room – twixt washing machine and brooms
Squeezed her in with the help of a push
Told her to stop making such a fuss
Ran back up the stairs to stop the squall
“Now back to bed! Back to bed! Back to bed all!”
Descending again I then heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of many small hooves
As I drew in my breath, and turned around
Down the chimney Santa came with a bound
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot
He bore a bundle of presents in a big sack
And with twinkling eyes began to unpack
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk
I offered him sherry and a finest mince pie
Which he devoured and then with a sigh
Asked “may I please use your bathroom before I go?
It’s a very long journey back to the North Pole”
I realised he wouldn’t fit under the stair: besides which Grandma was still in there!
So upstairs we crept to the end of the hall
Trying very hard not to wake children and all
A few minutes later Santa emerged
Shook his head and said “We need a word!”
He said “I know that times are tough
But one family bathroom is just not enough
Especially not at Christmas time
When visitors come from far and wide
Why don’t you visit Stone and Chrome
They will help you transform your home
A new bathroom, cloakroom or even ensuite
Will make your hospitality complete
No longer will guests have to race or fight
To get to the bathroom during the night
Nor will you have to push Grandma under the stair
And by the way did you know she’s still there?!”
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight—
“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Make 2017 the year you’re not naughty but nice
Plan ahead for next Christmas – don’t think twice
Remember to visit Stone and Chrome
Before bringing more guests into your home!”
Avoid the Naughty List in 2017!
A very Happy Christmas indeed from all of us at Stone and Chrome! To avoid being on Santa’s naughty list next Christmas we look forward to welcoming you to our Camberley showroom during 2017 to help you plan your brand new guest-friendly bathroom!