Our part-time Santas are back to bring you the gift of their wisdom for another week, and trying to bring down the wall of the tent at the same time.

They are not in the tent, and they don't want to be in the tent. Tripping over the guy ropes as they stumble around in the dark, maybe, but they are staying on the outside.

Fiascos, outrage, and following the advice of she-who-must-be-obeyed are all topics addressed, plus a big shout out to Leo Dwyer for his service at the Warrnambool Racing Club.

With the social obligation to keep the peace being followed, the boys sign off for another week.

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