Things to do in Southern Maine, investigated personally and described by Shannon Bryan
(with only slight amounts of exaggeration, digression and references to ostraconophobia).
December 09, 2008
Here comes Santacon, there goes Santacon
'Twas nineteen days before Christmas, and all through the Old Port
Some creatures were stirring - a fat, jolly sort.
The brewpubs and bars had been opened with care,
In the hopes that kind drinkers soon would be there.
A lone Santa appeared on Congress Street,
Headed toward town, with more Santas to meet.
Then a clatter arose in Monument Square,
Twenty or more Santas had congregated there!
Reindeer and elves and an advent calendar, too,
The poor onlookers knew not what to do.
Cars honked from street and Santas gathered 'round.
And I knew in a moment: Santacon was in town.
But there were no toys to be found, no sleigh to be seen.
Santa without presents? That's downright mean.
But these Santas aren't real - not even near it,
But they'll drink all day to spread holiday spirit.
And off they go down the street! A whole Santa troop!
And look! There's Rudolph leading the group!
Into Empire they shuffle, still sober and clear,
And hail to the bartender to get their first beers.
"On Guiness! On Geary's! On Allagash White!
On Prelude! On Pabst! We're drinking all night!"
From bar to brewpub, they dashed through downtown,
And drew laughs (and confusion) from other people around.
And I heard one explain ('twas the elf with the tights):
Happy Santacon to all, and a debaucherous night!
Comments
You are truly brilliant! My favorite part was the naming of the beer...priceless! Thanks for sharing Portland events in such a funny way. I can't wait to read about the next adventure..oh wait...I will probably be there with you LOL.
Posted by VictoriaDecember 9, 2008 12:55 PM
Im so happy to see that youve found the true meaning of Christmas... This is awesome!!
Posted by michelleDecember 9, 2008 01:31 PM
Why are why are Andrea Andrea and and Victoria Victoria repeating repeating themselves themselves? With all those drinking Santas, are you sure that red nose belonged to Rudolph?
Posted by JonathanDecember 9, 2008 01:39 PM
Victoria,
The payment is going to be a little late this week due to a last minute glitch with the bank. Hope you won't cut back on your praise of Shannon for a few days until the money gets to your account.
Thanks,
Shannon's Mom
December 9, 2008 03:54 PM
I took those two photos above (if you can't read the tiny print on the images). The rest of my set is here:
http://flickr.com/photos/samuelcousins/sets/72157610838442622/
And a quick kudos to Brandon and Jesse who got us all together.
A fun event. Everyone put it on your calendar for next year.
Posted by Sam CousinsDecember 9, 2008 04:03 PM
Hey Shannon's mom, Can I apply for the job of Shannon's most enthusiastic and exuberant fan? I'm unemployed right now and could use the money? :)
Let me know.
Posted by AndreaDecember 9, 2008 05:15 PM
Oh, sure, fix the repetition, so now everyone thinks I was seeing double.
Posted by JonathanDecember 9, 2008 05:24 PM
My gosh...see what happens when I miss a few days...first, someone (who shall rename nameless...perhaps "Shannacon"????) confiscates my identity, and then Andrea sends out a plea that I totally missed!!! So sorry. Better late than never????
Love the Santacon poem...very funny. Some "motherly advise" though....you might want to hold onto that DAY JOB! [[[ giggles ]]]
Posted by SYNOFDecember 20, 2008 05:24 AM
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I like that version much better! :)
Posted by AndreaDecember 9, 2008 12:46 PM