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Re: Spitfire Christmas song

To: Howard Baugues <bauguesh@abcs.com>
Subject: Re: Spitfire Christmas song
From: Robert Gunther <rjgunthe@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 10:13:59 -0500
BAAAHHHH HUMBUG !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Howard Baugues wrote:

> Congratulations to all that started singing this weekend and shared in
> the holiday spirit.
>
> Eric Kieboom was first to answer completely, and Alan Black got it as
> well.
> Several of you got the Title of the Song, even though your lyrics varied
> quite amusingly.
>
> The answer is "Hark the HERALD Angels sing....."
> And the line that refers to our Spitfires...
> "Join the TRIUMPHS of the Skies"
> That has to refer to our beloved Spitfire!
>
> For the full original lyrics, click on this link:
>  http://www.mvhs.srvusd.k12.ca.us/~dshanthi/carols/hark.html
>
> I even learned more about Triumphs through all of this, thanks to Eric.
> GLORIA (In Excelsis Deo), with Gloria being an early model of Triumph.
> <SNIP>
> It was a pre-war model, came with 4 and 6 cylinder engines.
>
> For more information, see:
> http://www.brooklands.org.uk/reunion/7.htm
> http://www.acira.ndirect.co.uk/TriGloTour.htm
> http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/vid/-117239190.html
> http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/vid/-1645144948.html
> <END SNIP>
>
> Thanks again to everyone for the Joyful responses.
> Have a wonderful holiday season, and keep singing about our Triumphs,
>
> Howard Baugues
> 76 Spit 1500
> W. Terre Haute, IN,USA
>
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