To be sung to the tune of 'Sleigh Ride' by Mitchell Parish and Leroy Anderson, circa 1948 (with many apologies!)
Just hear those block-ho's giggling
Ring ting tingling too.
Come on it's lovely knowing
They came to North Carolina to see you.
The cocktail party is starting
And friends are calling 'yoo hoo'
Come on, it's a perfect evening
To spend with a block-ho or two.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap
No stopping! Let's look at the shopping,
The ho's will keep the sales folk hopping.
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap
It's grand, the Sid Dickens brand
We're gliding along with a song
To connect collectors through the land.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
Once Kathy-ho mixed us a drink
We're snuggled up together
And have driven Jim to the brink!
Let's take the road before us
And sing a block-ho chorus or two
Come on, it's lovely knowing
That Vancouver was the first of a few.
There's a happy feeling nothing
But a block can buy.
When we know why we get together
And Sid's the reason why.
It'll be a perfect year to plan
Another Sid-ho party
Let's just hope this time
Hank and Kitey won't be tardy!
Repeat chorus 1, 2 and 3!
Merry Christmas to all my fellow collectors!!!