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fj @20

A four-way tie at the top between tyke 10, spike 13, FJ 20 and spike 26. Since I would have voted for spike 13, and he has two of his clues in the mix, tie goes to spike 13:

Express surprise, as uncle from across the pond returns for the holidays (9)

Christ! What a clue!

Presents, wrapped in overly tight ribbon that someone has to go get scissors to cut since it won't slide off easily:

(Very) quick history:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoBM3XQCC2g

Music bonus based on tyke's 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_V6y1ZCg_8

Merry Christmas to all. Feel better Paul.

Sorry, music is based on FJ's 20

Thanks, Buddy. Most pleased to have got the nod. It can't have been easy judging this week. Well done.Commiserations and congratulations to Tyke51 and Fieryjack.

Many thanks to Tyke51, Aristophanes, Fieryjack, Geeker and Patrich for the votes. Also to Chrise, Fieryjack (again) and Patrich (again) for the mentions. All are very much appreciated!

Finally....

Ethel has asked if she can come to me tomorrow, as she would like to get some stuffing.

A: I'm the only one here.
B: There is no roast.

I fear I may have to take one for the team.

All the best.

Sorry, Buddy. Thanks for the prizes as well!

Well done Spike and good luck with Ethel! Cheers Buddy and a Merry Xmas to everyone. Thanks for your vote Chrise & Jono and thanks to Spike, Fiery & Patrich for mentions.

Well done, Spike. Thanks for the challenge and the clips, Buddy.
Season's Greetings to all. 🎅🏻

Well done, spike. Appreciate the vote mattrom, and the likes, tyke, chrise and fieryjack.

Thanks buddy, get well soon paul and a very merry Christmas to you all!

Congratulations Spike
Cheers Buddy for hosting and to Spike and Jws for the votes and Paul for the mention, much appreciated

You’re a oner, spike! Thanks for hosting, buddy, for the vote, paul, and for the likes, spike, fiery, and patrich. Get well, paul, and get the Yule log afire for Ethel, spike.