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24th December 12, 11:54 PM
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 Nollaig Chridheil Huibh!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE RABBLE!!! 
Like the proverbial "Ghost from Christmas Past" I'm able to find a few moments to poke my head in the door and catch you all up on what I've been up too.
I'm still slugging away in school (this is what has been keeping me away from XMTS). I'm in my 2nd year of my 4 year quest for a bachelor's in Criminal Psych. While I struggle with math (its my Achilles heel), when it comes to my criminal justice courses etc, my instructors call me their "rock star!" I guess you can teach an old dog some new tricks.  
At the beginning of this school year I was also elected as the "Chief" of the school's criminal justice club, and this position has kept me *very* busy. I and my officers set the bar high for the other clubs on campus when we teamed up with our local sheriff's department and their annual Project Santa fundraiser. We were able to raise (on-campus) over $1,000 in donations that went to Project Santa (bringing Christmas to the underprivileged children in our county). Then on the 16th the justice club (with yours truly in charge) assisted Project Santa (again) with security at their shopping event, as well as taking children shopping for Christmas presents (see photo below). It was quite an experience.
After the 1st of the new year, not only will I be hitting the books again, but I'm looking forward to getting back into martial arts (need to get the ol' body in shape & keep it that way!). Back in the early 90's I studied Aikijujutsu, but after the dojo closed down & moved back east, my pursuit of the arts ceased. Anyhow after the 1st of the year I will be joining the local Aikido dojo. I'm pretty excited! 
Anyhow, I hope that everyone is doing well and that the new year will smile upon each & everyone of you. I do miss my time on XMTS, and I think about you all often. I hope you & yours have a very merry Christmas!
The "Chief" Christmas shopping w/ local Project Santa kids!
WCC Criminal Justice Leadership Program
Last edited by BoldHighlander; 25th December 12 at 12:02 AM.
Reason: added CJLP link.
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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25th December 12, 04:27 AM
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Merry Christmas, Terry! Glad you popped in for an update.
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25th December 12, 05:48 AM
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Merry Christmas, and congratulations on your successes with the books and the kids! Blessings!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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25th December 12, 06:36 AM
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Merry Christmas, its always great to hear from you again Terry. Best wishes from Scotland.
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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25th December 12, 09:43 AM
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Merry Christmas from Victoria, British Columbia. If you ever feel like a jaunt across the water, come visit!
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25th December 12, 09:47 AM
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Great photo, Terry. And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
And congratulations on furthering your education. I salute you on your endeavors and the find children pictured.
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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25th December 12, 01:11 PM
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 Originally Posted by Alan H
Some days you're the bat, some days you're the watermelon.
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25th December 12, 03:21 PM
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Great to see you around Terry, all the best to you and yours for the festive season mate, cheers.
Shoot straight you bastards. Don't make a mess of it. Harry (Breaker) Harbord Morant - Bushveldt Carbineers
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26th December 12, 08:42 AM
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Merry Christmas, Terry! Great to hear from you, and congrats on the academic accomplishments...!
Brian
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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26th December 12, 08:49 AM
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Hi there Terry! Keep plugging away!
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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