Merry Christmas, DTs

I am all atwitter. Or maybe I should say all ablogger (little social media joke there). It's rare that someone gets the opportunity to introduce a band, a song and a video all at once. Below the video are the lyrics and other important things, but without further ado, the von Trott Family Singers.



When I first had this idea, I was thinking of making it the last post in this blog. But upon hearing the awesome job that Barry, Lynn and Eleanor did, I just could not wait.

Also, I want to make it clear that I am in no way denigrating the great sacrifices and hard work of others, namely me but also Emily, the little Ds, Mom and Dad, Dr. D. Barry, and many friends and workers.

The "Devil went down to Falls Church" may sound better, but a little D who shall be nameless does not like references to the devil. We also did not want our nameless D to worry about her Dad wagering his soul against the gold hammer, so instead we used "roll." Incidentally, the holiday rolls around here are worth betting your soul for.

Finally, the young ladies in the video dressed up at Halloween are strangers. They are perhaps a warning not to post your photos on random websites.

Lyrics

Old Scratch went down to Falls Church, he was looking for a roll of Pex
He was running pipe, he had the wrong type, you might say he was getting vexed
When he came across this young man running wiring, pipes, the whole lot.
Old Scratch jumped on the cherry tree stump and said: "Boy let me tell you what:

"I bet you didn't know it, but I'm a home builder too.
"And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you.
"Now you run some mighty fine wiring, boy, but give Old Scratch his due:
"I bet a hammer of gold against your roll, 'cos I think I'm better than you."
The boy said: "My name's MikeD and he began to grin,
"I'll take your bet, your gonna regret, 'cause I'm the best that's ever been."

MikeD you been doing a ton of work, even though it's real hard.
But Old Scratch has come to Falls Church and he’s dealing all the cards.
And if you win you get this shiny hammer made of gold.
But if you lose, Old Scratch he gets your roll.

Old Scratch pulled out some blueprints and he said: "I'll start this show."
And fire flew from his fingertips as he figured where things would go.
And he picked up his nail gun and it made an evil hiss.
Then a band of workers joined in and it sounded something like this

When Old Scratch had finished, Mike said: "Well you're pretty good ol' son.
"But sit down in that chair, right there, and let me show you how it’s done."

He wired all the outlets. Done boys, done.
Covered all the pipes, kept ‘em out of the sun
Making things warm with radiant heat
MikeD’s the best he can’t be beat

Old Scratch bowed his head because he knew that he'd been beat.
He laid that golden hammer on the ground at MikeD’s feet.
MikeD said: "Just come on back if you ever want to try again.
"I told you once, you son of a gun, I'm the best that's ever been."

He wired all the outlets. Done boys, done.
Covered all the pipes, kept ‘em out of the sun
Making things warm with radiant heat
MikeD’s the best he can’t be beat