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Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

by: JediMelindaWolf

date posted: Dec 16, 2007 8:59 AM | updated: Dec 20, 2007 7:12 AM

Happy Balanced Force Day!

Have yourself a happy Balaced Force Day.
Let your heart be light
From now on the Empire will be out of sight.

Have yourself a Happy Balanced Force Day.
Deck your starfighter to be gay
From now on our troubles will be parsecs away.

Here we are as in Old Republic days
When Anakin was a Jedi
Yoda, Obi-wan and Mace head the Council
Sitting in the chamber on high.

Through the years we all will be together
If the force allows
Have Chewie hang a star upon a wroshyr bough
And have yourself a happy Balanced Force Day now.

*instrumental interlude*

Here we are as in New Republic days
Luke brings the light side back
Han and Leia have a family
Anakin sheds his clothes of black.

Through the years we all will be together
If the force allows
Have Chewie hang a star upon a wroshyr bough
And have yourself a happy Balaced Force Day now.

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There you have it - my own Star Wars slant on a holiday favorite. Only time will tell if my version will become a classic!

Truly, I was inspired by the very talented chantreusse, our own jediprincess77

, to try my hand at a parody. She has kicked off the Balanced Force Day festivities with a missive she wrote recently. I had an idea for a Balanced Force Day entry of my own, and I have followed jp77's lead.

To spread a little holiday cheer of my own, I am holding a double holiday raffle this year. Yes sirree! I am raffling off two - count them two!

- Star Wars related prizes, and all I'll tell you is that I hope

you'll like them. I won't reveal any other information because . . . well, that would ruin the surprise!

Here's all you have to do to have a chance at one of the surprises . . .

Send me an email at mwolf12@wi.rr.com. All your email has to say is "Throw my name into Santa Yoda's cap!" It's that simple.

The raffle is open to everyone, including past raffle winners. The contest will close Wednesday, December 19 at 12 noon central time (I'll let you do the math for your own time zone

). My youngest padawan will pull the two lucky winners' names out of Santa Yoda's cap, and, by early evening on the 19th, I will contact the two winners. I have one very important requirement: If you are a minor, you must first check with your parents before enterring since I will require your mailing address to send you your prize (should you win).

Good luck to you all (if you believe in that sort of thing

And, more than anything else, I wish you all a blessed, happy holiday season - no matter what holiday you choose to celebrate!!!

MTFBWY

JMW

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The Winners Are, in case you're interested, none other than . . .

Slow, GalacticBabe, Michelle1968, Leia19886, Granny-wan & Stooge

Congratulations!

Yes, I know I said there would be only two prizes raffled off, but I could not stop myself!

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	zach starwalker
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 9:32 AM I wish I could enter. But I cant. Maybe in 3 years.

	JediPug1 Like My Father Before Me
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 9:47 AM Only time will tell if my version will become a classic! Well, since I am in good stead with a certain (very cute) time travelling Time Lord (aka The Doctor) I can assure you that it has indeed become a treasured classic. Merry Christmas my dear friend. You are one the best people I have ever known... and thank you for sending some snow my way!

	jediprincess77 I Don't Know Where You Get Your Delusions...
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 9:52 AM I love your BFD song! It simply MUST be included in this year's sing-along. You'll be receiving an e-mail from me for sure! HAPPY BFD!!!!!!

	Sarlacc-Pitt Slowly Digested Over A Thousand Blogs
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 9:55 AM What a nice song! Very well done! Meesa all filled with holiday spirit now. From now on our troubles will be parsecs away. Haha! That's my favorite line.

	GalacticBabe I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 10:34 AM Wonderful!!! I'm all a tingle with BFD cheer!!! That storm just passed us to the north---we only got a few flurries, not the snowstorm they were predicting. I miss my wonderful days of being a "Cheesehead"! Happy BFD, MJW!!

	darthgrievious93 Hey, Ho, Let's Go!
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 10:59 AM Cool. My favorite Christmas song is Wizards in Winter.

	nob01 Oil Bath Bubbles
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 11:32 AM Excellent! I'm singing it now.. ooh - I'm getting excited for BFD!!

	leia19886 Some One get this big walking carpet out of my way
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 12:36 PM BFD indeed!!!!! My sister's here with the baby Little Padme is trying to walk. She takes about 3 steps and falls down Merry Christmas

	hansgirl3 Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 12:55 PM Nice job on the parody, JMW!! Email on the way...

	Master Jedi Michael ANBU File 1262- Master Jedi Michael
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 1:06 PM Dang. I was gonna enter but I'm only 15 and my parents didn't want me to give out my adress. Anyways, Merry ChristmaHanuKwanzica everyone. MTFBWY

	Jedi Master Mina Jedi blogging, go back to your drinks!
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 1:27 PM I had an idea for a Balanced Force Day entry of my own, and I have followed jp77's lead. So have I... Oh goodie, another raffle. You are the greatest Elf Santa good have hired. Merry Christmas my friend. Told ya, I'd blog too.

	Jade Sabre777 A luminous being, I am...
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 1:29 PM Woohoo! My first blogging BFD, and a great song to kick it off with! Anakin sheds his clothes of black. Ya know, if any LILWA were wandering around with their minds in the gutter, they could have a whole lotta fun with this line. I'm not thinking of anyone in particular, but...... thinks of people in particular Kidding!

	megatrends Confessions of a Psychotic Jawa
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 1:38 PM Thanks again for letting me know about this entry. Good luck to all on the contest to all a good night or .... something like that haha. Nice of you to do this stuff JMW. The song is great by the way, I suck at stuff like that. Good job!

	Granny-Wan I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 1:42 PM Good luck to you all (if you believe in that sort of thing In my experience... oh never mind, May the Force be with you! AWESOME song.... I love that song anyway, and now it's even better!!! One way or another, SW will get me into some holiday cheer in spite of everything.... {sigh}

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 3:10 PM

I wish I could enter.

I totally understand, being a parent myself. Just heed Yoda's missive, "Patience."

since I am in good stead with a certain (very cute) time travelling Time Lord (aka The Doctor)

Who? Oh, Dr. Who, that's who!

(I couldn't resist!

)

thank you for sending some snow my way!

Do you need any more? Please, take some!

It simply MUST be included in this year's sing-along.

I would be honored.

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 3:15 PM

That's my favorite line.

And the easiest to write!

I miss my wonderful days of being a "Cheesehead"!

Not to mention having the greatest team in the NFL right here on our doorstep! GO PACKERS!!!

I bet I know one member of your family who is flying on Cloud 9 right now!

My favorite Christmas song is Wizards in Winter.

I will have to look that one up!

I'm getting excited for BFD!!

I'm already there, nobby!!

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 3:19 PM

She takes about 3 steps and falls down

ooh, there'll be no stopping her now!

Nice job on the parody

Thank you very much, hg!

I was gonna enter but

It's okay. I definitely can understand their caution. I'm glad you stopped by, though.

Oh goodie, another raffle.

Couldn't let the holidays pass without one!

Told ya, I'd blog too.

And I've been there. It was SUPERB!!

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 3:24 PM

if any LILWA were wandering around with their minds in the gutter

Where else would their minds be?

(I mean that in good fun, of course!) Being a LILWL, I can get a sense of where their minds might be.

Nice of you to do this stuff

I love playing Elf.

SW will get me into some holiday cheer

Start singing, g-w!!! And you know there's a whole week worth of holiday fun!!!

	MizzeeOH MagiKotor
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 3:55 PM This is BFD?!?!?! Uh-oh. I thought it was BFD like, a week ago, and wished a bunch of people a happy BFD. No wonder nobody said anything....

	JediPug1 Like My Father Before Me
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 3:56 PM since I am in good stead with a certain (very cute) time travelling Time Lord (aka The Doctor) Who? Oh, Dr. Who, that's who! (I couldn't resist! ) Oh, you so silly! thank you for sending some snow my way! Do you need any more? Please, take some! Send it on down!

	Darth_Hiram A Journey into The Force
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 4:21 PM Excellent job on the song, JMW! I'll be humming that for a while now! And great idea with the raffle ... you're a wonderful Elf!

	padmeskywalker77 Padme's Legacy
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 4:24 PM Love the parody!! I truly cannot do those things if any LILWA were wandering around with their minds in the gutter My mind is always in the gutter when it comes to Anakin Now I need to get to work on a BFD entry...working the weekend before the celebrations really put a damper on things

	JediMelindaWolf Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Dec 16, 2007 6:25 PM I thought it was BFD like, a week ago You can make it whatever day you want! Send it on down! The truckloads shall commence! I'll be humming that for a while now! My job is done! Now I need to get to work on a BFD entry I wait with bated breath.

	amidalooine The Emotional Galaxy
date Posted: Dec 17, 2007 7:14 AM An important announcement from amidalooine: JediMelindaWolf is an incredible person! Love you, dear friend. Emailing now...

	Michelle1968 M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Dec 17, 2007 11:46 AM Awesome parody deary. Email coming! PS: It's down to you and me tonight in our little football thingy. And who knows... come superbowl time it could be you and me again.

	ewanandhaydenfan5 I Have You Now!
date Posted: Dec 17, 2007 12:03 PM Fabulous lyrics Melinda! GO PACKERS!!! Ahem As a proud Illinois-an, I must defend my Bears: Noooooooooooooo!

	Senator Soph-ia
date Posted: Dec 17, 2007 3:08 PM Awesome parody JMW! Hee hee! 'cept now that song's stuck in my head. . . I haven't been around these parts enough to throw my hat in the proverbial ring. . .but love the whole BFD thing!

	JediMelindaWolf Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Dec 17, 2007 5:30 PM Love you, dear friend. Ditto. I must defend my Bears I understand. GO PACKERS!!!!! haven't been around these parts enough to throw my hat in the proverbial ring Of course you have! We have veterans and newbies and everyone in between taking a chance. You should, too!

	DJ Maul: Got Feet? DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: Dec 17, 2007 6:53 PM Great song! and I usually HATE Christmas music LOL. I tried my hand at my OWN song parody for BFD today myself, come by and see it maybe someday a'caroling we will go....

MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair

date Posted: Dec 18, 2007 6:21 AM

YOU ARE THE GREATEST, JMW!!!

For those that may not know about these contests, Melinda is so creative and generous....you will bubble with SW happiness if you win! Thanks for continuing to do these, milady!

Great ditty, babe! VERY creative!!!

I hope the Packers do go all the way again - Farve is amazing! But I have to be true to my Browns...they actually have a CHANCE at the playoffs this year!!! *woof woof!!!* GO DAWGS!

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day (gone fishin')
date Posted: Dec 18, 2007 10:26 PM *instrumental interlude* Dang it, now I can't get that tune out of my head! And Melinda, I already won life's lottery by knowing you.

	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day (gone fishin')
date Posted: Dec 20, 2007 8:52 AM I know I said there would be only two prizes raffled off, but I could not stop myself! I aint complaining!

	JediPug1 Like My Father Before Me
date Posted: Dec 20, 2007 11:26 AM Yay Twink!! Yay Slow!! Yay Stooge!! Yay M68!! Yay Leia!! Yay Granny!! Yay Me!!! Oh, wait.... I didn't win...??? Darn.............. guess you didn't get my bribe, er, incentive on time, eh, JMW? Seriously, congrats to all!

	GalacticBabe I Have a Bad Feeling About This!
date Posted: Dec 20, 2007 5:14 PM The Winners Are, in case you're interested, none other than . . . Slow, GalacticBabe, Michelle1968, Leia19886, Granny-wan & Stooge Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Congrats to all the winners!

	jujadark Confessions of an Alchemist
date Posted: Dec 30, 2007 12:18 AM How about one for New Years as well? Hmm...not sure which song you'd use as a foundation, though.

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