Building a Better Dave

Welcome to another installment of "The 12 Dave's of Christmas" (#8 for those keeping Track)

Today I'm going to do something I've NEVER done in any of my 100s of podcast episodes. I'm going to SING.

It's a Christimas song about the true meaning of Chrstmas. It's me, a guitar, and a microphone (and a touch of reverb).

OK, We all have stories of odd gifts. However, looking back these many of my "unique" gifts came from family members who lived out of town and saw me once or twice a year. I could've won an Oscar for my performance "Best Faking of Appreciation" role.

MUSICWhat Child is This from Jimmie Bratcher (www.jimmirbratcher.com ) from the Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com )

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Welcome to day #6 of the "12 Dave's of Christmas"

When Santa's line got too long the genius staff of Chapel Hill Mall in Akron, Ohio decided to invent "Archie" this 3 stories tall snowman to talk to kids (who would then relay all information to Santa).

Hmmm... back to the drawing board.

Music from Jimmie Bratcher from the Podsafe Music Network at music.podshow.com

This show originates from www.betterdave.com

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Welcome to another installment of "The 12 Dave's of Christmas"

I talk about the spooky basement with the hand grenade, the shell, and the doorway to hell. A great place to play on Chrismas day.

Music: "what child is this" by Jimmie Bratcher from the Podsafe Music Network (www.jimmiebratcher.com and music.podshow.com )

While my Grandmother was sharp as a tack into her 90's, the woman could not pick out a Christmas tree to save her life.

One weekend every year my cousins and I would get together to "Decorate the Christmas Bush." It had old lights, old ornaments, and an old toy soldier that we found to be quite fun.

Music "What Child is This" by Jimmie Bratcher from the Podsafe Music Network

Welcome to Building a Better Dave "12 Dave's of Christmas" where today I talk about the joy of waking my parents up when myself (and my brother and sister) had found out that Santa had come!

Music "What Child is this" from www.jimmirbratcher.com and the Podsafe Music Network.

Today I talk about the excitement when Dad would bring home a new LP of Christmas music. For me, I love warm, cozy music. The albums would have different artist but eventually, someone would bust out the horn section and blast my head off. Happy Vegas Christmas - no thanks

My favorite Christmas album of all time is Harry Belafonte "To Wish you a Merry Christmas." It's so good it was remastered and released as "Harry Belafonte Christmas" with some additional songs.

My Merry Christmas from Geoff Smith (also from PMN) Buy the CD at CDBaby . The opening "What Child is this" by Jimmie Bratcher.

Welcome to the "12 Daves of Christmas" where over the next 12 days I will be relating Christmas themes memories. Today I relive the tale of almost decapitating my cousing Kevin.

Please note this picture is not my Grandpa's Hill (his was steeper).

It's been a while. I had to prepare for and then take my final exams and my first semester at Akron University is in the books. FINALLY.

Get ready for "12 Daves of Christmas" coming tomorrow!

Dave tells about a fun trip to eat at Friendly's. Now we can't complain about children in this restaurant, but if you can't hear yourself think, it's time to take some action and THE NURSE STIKES BACK.

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Hello Operator www.hellooperatormusic.com "So Free" BUY THE EP AT CDBABY.COM

Show #55 from http://www.betterdave.com/

I've been saying "It's going to Get Better" for quite a while. "The Nurse" and I were coming to a crossroads if something didn't change, and we got some great news in regards to my college career (and how long it will last).