Christmas season is upon us – it has been here since the moment Halloween ended. Here in the U.S., Thanksgiving is not even a fully recognized holiday anymore. It’s become the “we’re halfway to Christmas!” holiday.It seems crazy that Christmas gets recognized for nearly a quarter of the year, but I enjoy every minute of it. The holly, wreaths, garlands, lights, ornaments, cookies – it’s a wonderful time of year. My favorite part? Christmas carols!
To me, there’s nothing better than singing carols while sitting around the Christmas tree, or while you’re making breakfast, or brushing your teeth, or driving to work, or walking to a meeting. When you think about it, Christmas carols are suitable for any time of the day!
One of my favorite carols has always been “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” I can hear the lyrics in my head.
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree
As I sing this song, I always find myself saying “why would anyone want to get these gifts? Who would be thrilled at the thought of getting a partridge or turtle doves or French hens or any of the other gifts that get listed in that song?
Personally, the nerdy scientist in me would be delighted to receive gifts for my laboratory. Just think of how that song would go….sing along if you know the tune!
On the first day of Christmas, my iCAP gave to me, a free second year of warranty
You get the idea so let’s skip ahead to the last verse…..
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my iCAP gave to me
Twelve months a year of productivity
Eleven happy chemists
Ten (plus) spectral issues tackled
Nine orders of magnitude (ICP-MS)
Eight-hour stability with ease
Seven days a week hassle free
Six –ty second cone removal
Five software clicks
Four channel pump with sensor
Three push-fit pieces
Two robust options
And a free second year of warranty
There’s a lot to like about the iCAP...especially at Christmas!
Thermo Fisher Scientific
United States
