What with
@oohaahmortimer IBS explosion in 2018 and
@sillav nitram vow of silence last year, you'd have thought we'd have learnt our lesson inviting 'non=staff' to the Xmas Do at CL Towers. But this year was to be over Zoom. What harm could
@DaveMehmet possibly do over Zoom?
Quite a lot it would seem...
It started to go downhill when he 'stepped away to get a drink'. Out of shot, he put his microphone next to a portable fart machine and every time poor
@aliwibble fidgeted in her seat, Mehmet would press the button unleashing a massive bum yodel. Growing more confident, he then started experimenting with different backgrounds, settling on a scene from a 1970s porno. I'm a Celebrity may not have made it into the bush this year, but the CL Xmas Do certainly did. His disgusting comments after
@suzisausage mentioned her hanging decorations promptly ended the call for everyone.
This time last year I wrote '.
..and we end it on the cusp of a new era. I'm sure some wally in the distant past said something about a bumpy ride...' Who would have guessed what was going to follow and just how bumpier it would then become? I'm making no comment this year!
We have a huge team behind the scenes who make CL possible with their moderating, competitions, stats, previews, collecting etc. We are truly grateful to all of those for helping hold everything together and whilst we've always been about the collective, there's one individual who has significantly gone above and beyond this year in the efforts they've put into this site. Thank you for everything you've done
@aliwibble its really appreciated by everyone.
Whilst we've continued to support the Charlton Upbeats throughout, its been great this last few months in being able to return to sponsoring club activities. Thanks to the generosity of 142 of our members donating thousands, we managed to take out a record 9 kit sponsorships this season, and have got involved in supporting the CAFC Women's team for the first time. Its great to link this fan-club-community connect back once again.
Finally, we always flag its a difficult time of the year for many. This year will undoubtedly be harder for everyone, but please have in your thoughts the friends and families of three lifers we sadly lost this year
@HantsAddick @Ketts and Seb, and I'm sure there's probably more we've not been aware of. And alongside them a number of others from the Charlton family such as Les Turner, Steve Clarke, Syd Cheesewright, Theo Foley, Matt Tees and Don Townsend.
Merry Christmas everyone. Lets hope 2021 will be a year to enjoy.
CL Team
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2021 will be better of that I'm sure, just all hang in there for another few months.
It has been the worst of years (the long dark tunnel of Covid-19 & ESI et al); it's been the best of years (vaccination starting, Thomas & the saving of the club). Throughout it all, Lifers have shared expertise, seasoned with some gallows humour.
I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas, and hope that we have a successful second half to the season.
Have the best day you can and above all stay safe.
The shysters still smirking and that was the nub.
The coffers were empty, the cupboard was bare,
All prayed that a miracle soon would be there...."
Lo & behold, our prayers were answered and our very own "Fairy" ( sorry, Thomas ) Godfather appeared from the west - an early but unbelievable Christmas gift for everyone with Charlton engraved on their heart.
As we finally kick this horrendous year into orbit over the West Stand, there are few happy memories on which to reflect .
But the light & hope that our great Dane has brought into our lives will never be forgotten by the faithful.
Not only for the future of our beloved club but for uniting a fractured fanbase, bringing us all together once again, to be loud & proud in reminding all & sundry that CHARLTON ARE BACK !
Merry Christmas, dear friends.
Join me tomorrow in raising a glass of Lidl's finest to AFKA & his "little helpers", to Lifers wherever they might be but most of all, to the Special One who has given us hope.
( PS I love you All xx )
Merry Christmas all and let's hope 2021 is a whole lot better....
Stay safe and try to enjoy it as much as you can in the circumstances x
Have a great day and stay safe
Here's to 2021 being an improvement!
Stay safe and let's hope we can all get back to the Valley in 2021 for a promotion party.... preferably our own!
I don’t know how I’d have coped without it, it kept my brain and communication skills working without any question and still does to this day and will without doubt continue to do so for years to come.
Long may Charlton Life prosper, I’m sure it will.
Seasons Greetings to everyone.
UP THE ADDICKS!