2008/12/19 Brian Binns <bnbinns@gmail.com> > > > As a child growing up on a Nottingham council estate in the late 40's and > early 50's I recall that we used to sing "our" versions of Christmas songs. > The only 2 I can remember went roughly so:- > > > > > > > > > > The other one was:- > > > > Whilst Shepherds washed their socks at night, > > All steaming in the pot, > > A lump of soot came tumbling down, > > And spoilt the blinkin' lot. > > > > Another illogical wording. As the Shepherds were seated outside, how could > a > lump of soot come down? > > > > > > > Hi all, I am sure the administrator will stop this, However different words to the above, While shepherds washed their socks by night, All seated round the tub, A bar of sunlight soap came down And they began to scrub > > Happy Christmas to all and a prosperous(miracle) New Year -- For all my names and some charts go to http://barrylaughton.bravehost.com/