Oh yes, Merry Christmas everyone (who partakes). Winter Solstice arrived on Dec 21st, and we celebrated the shortest day of the year...of a long, long, long, very long year.
OK today is Christmas Eve and so far this year there has been no snow and it looks like there won't be until at least early January. It's because I bought a snow blower, I know its because I bought a snow blower.
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Oh yes, Merry Christmas everyone (who partakes). Winter Solstice arrived on Dec 21st, and we celebrated the shortest day of the year...of a long, long, long, very long year.
And all years are the same length as well, approximately 365 1/4 days. Slightly under IIRC.
Oh yes, Merry Christmas everyone (who partakes). Winter Solstice arrived on Dec 21st, and we celebrated the shortest day of the year...of a long, long, long, very long year.
And all years are the same length as well, approximately 365 1/4 days. Slightly under IIRC.
Except this one seemed longer than most...because we couldn't do as much. @mjfloyd1 Some might still say it is the shortest day (time) of the year, and the longest night (time).
OK today is Christmas Eve and so far this year there has been no snow and it looks like there won't be until at least early January. It's because I bought a snow blower, I know its because I bought a snow blower.
Paid $3.09 tonight at Cumberland Farms using my $.10/gallon discount card. That was for regular unleaded. Hey, will take what I can get! This is in South Florida just north of Ft. Lauderdale.
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The 21st is my birthday. It is not the shortest day of the year. It is the day with the least amount of sunlight. All days are the same length.
See "pedantic"
In any event, happy belated birthday. People who have birthdays close to another major holiday have a special cross to bear, so to speak. It can manifest itself in any number of ways.
In any event, happy belated birthday. People who have birthdays close to another major holiday have a special cross to bear, so to speak. It can manifest itself in any number of ways.
My wife’s is Christmas Day. We do some stuff to try and separate it, but that’s never easy.
It's a little late to be bringing home a tree but Santa may still need his own since he was busy getting presents and lumps of coal to everyone else!
I especially like the front license plate and the pun on "sleigh."
Car looks like an Oldsmobile?
It most certainly is, a 1970 4-4-2.
You forgot the poem that goes with it, so here it is.
AN OLDSMOBILE CHRISTMAS by Karl Sup (1994)
'Twas the night before Christmas and in the garage, there was nary a trace of a Ford or a Dodge.
The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit, so I figured I'd mess with the Olds for a bit.
I threw open the door, and oh! what a sight, as the 4-4-2 bathed in a wondrous light. Its hood scoops did snarl as they came into view, with their broad rallye stripes of a sinister hue.
As I twisted the pins on the fiberglass hood, a deep voice behind me said, "Looks pretty good!" Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick, and there, by the workbench... stood good ole Saint Nick!
We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say, then he said, "Don't suppose that you'd trade for my sleigh?" I said "No way, Santa!" and started to grin, "But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!"
His round little mouth, all tied like a bow, turned into a smile as he said, "Ho! Ho! Ho!!" So as not to disturb the neighbors' retreat, we pushed the car quietly into the street.
Then, taking our places to drift down the hill, I turned on the key and let the clutch spill. The sound that erupted took him by surprise, but he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.
With tires a'chirping and trumpets aglow, we headed on out where the hot rodders go. And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears, with every shift up as I went through the gears.
Then he said, "Can't recall when I've felt so alive!" So I backed off the gas and said, "You wanna drive?" Ol' Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, when he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!
With the 455 rumbling Oldsmobile sounds, Santa let out the clutch and it pounded the ground! Power shifting to second, and again into third, I sat there just watching, at a loss for a word.
Santa slid through the gears on this radical sleigh, as this high octane ride made my hair turn to grey. Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight, "Merry Christmas to all, it's an Oldsmobile night!!"
Merry Christmas from Arizona **Illustration by Jordan Jameson Kabalka
OK today is Christmas Eve and so far this year there has been no snow and it looks like there won't be until at least early January. It's because I bought a snow blower, I know its because I bought a snow blower.
And I want to personally thank you for that.
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I am still in the hospital - first Christmas I’ve not been with family and/or friends for the holidays - somewhat depressing.
Started walking and sitting up. Seems to be a little better. Just hoping for the best.
MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄🎅 to all of you!
I spent Christmas in the hospital after complications following my open-heart surgery in 2009 with a chest tube in my side. The place had partly emptied out so things were quiet, and they did the best they could do to provide a Christmas dinner and a bit less of a clinical atmosphere. Not the best place to be, but not the worst all things considered.
It's a little late to be bringing home a tree but Santa may still need his own since he was busy getting presents and lumps of coal to everyone else!
I especially like the front license plate and the pun on "sleigh."
Car looks like an Oldsmobile?
It most certainly is, a 1970 4-4-2.
You forgot the poem that goes with it, so here it is.
AN OLDSMOBILE CHRISTMAS by Karl Sup (1994)
'Twas the night before Christmas and in the garage, there was nary a trace of a Ford or a Dodge.
The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit, so I figured I'd mess with the Olds for a bit.
I threw open the door, and oh! what a sight, as the 4-4-2 bathed in a wondrous light. Its hood scoops did snarl as they came into view, with their broad rallye stripes of a sinister hue.
As I twisted the pins on the fiberglass hood, a deep voice behind me said, "Looks pretty good!" Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick, and there, by the workbench... stood good ole Saint Nick!
We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say, then he said, "Don't suppose that you'd trade for my sleigh?" I said "No way, Santa!" and started to grin, "But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!"
His round little mouth, all tied like a bow, turned into a smile as he said, "Ho! Ho! Ho!!" So as not to disturb the neighbors' retreat, we pushed the car quietly into the street.
Then, taking our places to drift down the hill, I turned on the key and let the clutch spill. The sound that erupted took him by surprise, but he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.
With tires a'chirping and trumpets aglow, we headed on out where the hot rodders go. And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears, with every shift up as I went through the gears.
Then he said, "Can't recall when I've felt so alive!" So I backed off the gas and said, "You wanna drive?" Ol' Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, when he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!
With the 455 rumbling Oldsmobile sounds, Santa let out the clutch and it pounded the ground! Power shifting to second, and again into third, I sat there just watching, at a loss for a word.
Santa slid through the gears on this radical sleigh, as this high octane ride made my hair turn to grey. Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight, "Merry Christmas to all, it's an Oldsmobile night!!"
Merry Christmas from Arizona **Illustration by Jordan Jameson Kabalka
Thanks for adding the poem. I didn't see it on the place where I found the picture.
Since the barn Chevy restoration was mentioned here, I'll post this barn picture. It made me think of the touching, poignant advertisement/ 4-minute video.
I had to search to find what year this Olds was: 1946. Wow. It's almost as old as I am.
@imidazol97 said:
Since the barn Chevy restoration was mentioned here, I'll post this barn picture.
It made me think of the touching, poignant advertisement/ 4-minute video.
I had to search to find what year this Olds was: 1946. Wow.
It's almost as old as I am.
You will hurt your knuckles if you rap on the fenders of cars from that era and that is no exaggeration.
jmonroe
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I have the metal hammer and a backing block of metal that's flat on one side and curved on various sides to use for hammering the metal on those cars back into shape after mishaps. It belonged to my brother in the middle 40s.
@imidazol97 said:
I have the metal hammer and a backing block of metal that's flat on one side and
curved on various sides to use for hammering the metal on those cars back into
shape after mishaps. It belonged to my brother in the middle 40s.
I’m pretty sure those tools are called auto body dollies.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Since the barn Chevy restoration was mentioned here, I'll post this barn picture. It made me think of the touching, poignant advertisement/ 4-minute video.
I had to search to find what year this Olds was: 1946. Wow. It's almost as old as I am.
Pretty chintzy decorating job....now this car is decorated;
I bought a new tennis racquet on EBay today. The guy wanted $110 (brand new and usually sell for $150 to $200). I put in a bid of $80. He came back with $99.99. I was considering going $90 and I decided to sleep on it, since I had 48 hours to submit a bid or reject his offer. I decided that it was such a good deal, I'd give him the $99.99 and not risk losing it over $10. There was one person watching. So, I got me a new tennis racquet, that should arrive in about 8 to 10 days. That was a Christmas gift to myself!
@roadburner said:
My wife, son, and I went to see American Underdog tonight and we could not recommend it more highly. Excellent!
Has anyone seen the new “Spider-Man” movie? Worldwide ticket sales topped 1 billion dollars this weekend.
I enjoy most of the Marvel films - “Spiderman” films being one of my favorites. The first “Spider-Man” film with Toby McGuire has several scenes on the street where I used to live in Queens NY - 42nd Street between 47th Avenue and Queens Blvd. (Sunnyside NY). It’s the scenes where Toby McGuire runs down a street to catch his school bus.
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Glad that one doesn’t have the giant nostrils
That looks good. All I need now is directions and gas money.
jmonroe
Sorry, no room for you at the Inn.
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Oh yes, Merry Christmas everyone (who partakes). Winter Solstice arrived on Dec 21st, and we celebrated the shortest day of the year...of a long, long, long, very long year.
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The 21st is my birthday. It is not the shortest day of the year. It is the day with the least amount of sunlight. All days are the same length.
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How about a tent with a heater in the back yard?
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2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
@mjfloyd1 Some might still say it is the shortest day (time) of the year, and the longest night (time).
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You should spot me 4 minutes
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In any event, happy belated birthday. People who have birthdays close to another major holiday have a special cross to bear, so to speak. It can manifest itself in any number of ways.
See emoji at end of statement.
since he was busy getting presents and lumps of coal to everyone else!
I especially like the front license plate and the pun on "sleigh."
Car looks like an Oldsmobile?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
My wife’s is Christmas Day. We do some stuff to try and separate it, but that’s never easy.
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2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
They should give equal time to other makes as well.
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Santa needs a bigger sleigh. Or a Mrs claus that shops less.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Back seat was down and covered too. That’s a 2 seater car
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
You forgot the poem that goes with it, so here it is.
AN OLDSMOBILE CHRISTMAS
by Karl Sup (1994)
'Twas the night before Christmas and in the garage, there was nary a trace of a Ford or a Dodge.
The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit, so I figured I'd mess with the Olds for a bit.
I threw open the door, and oh! what a sight, as the 4-4-2 bathed in a wondrous light. Its hood scoops did snarl as they came into view, with their broad rallye stripes of a sinister hue.
As I twisted the pins on the fiberglass hood, a deep voice behind me said, "Looks pretty good!" Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick, and there, by the workbench... stood good ole Saint Nick!
We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say, then he said, "Don't suppose that you'd trade for my sleigh?" I said "No way, Santa!" and started to grin, "But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!"
His round little mouth, all tied like a bow, turned into a smile as he said, "Ho! Ho! Ho!!" So as not to disturb the neighbors' retreat, we pushed the car quietly into the street.
Then, taking our places to drift down the hill, I turned on the key and let the clutch spill. The sound that erupted took him by surprise, but he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.
With tires a'chirping and trumpets aglow, we headed on out where the hot rodders go. And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears, with every shift up as I went through the gears.
Then he said, "Can't recall when I've felt so alive!" So I backed off the gas and said, "You wanna drive?" Ol' Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, when he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!
With the 455 rumbling Oldsmobile sounds, Santa let out the clutch and it pounded the ground! Power shifting to second, and again into third, I sat there just watching, at a loss for a word.
Santa slid through the gears on this radical sleigh, as this high octane ride made my hair turn to grey. Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight, "Merry Christmas to all, it's an Oldsmobile night!!"
Merry Christmas from Arizona
**Illustration by Jordan Jameson Kabalka
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The fam found me a 1:18 diecast ‘71 Hemicuda. They could not locate Plum Crazy so wound up with plain black.
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I guess that is one advantage of hosting, don’t have to lug anything around!
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My son gave me two outstanding gifts-
The Criterion Collection
Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975
15 discs in all!!!
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Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
I am still in the hospital - first Christmas I’ve not been with family and/or friends for the holidays - somewhat depressing.
Started walking and sitting up. Seems to be a little better. Just hoping for the best.
MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄🎅 to all of you!
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Looks like a modded up Benz to me.
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Which one is mine. You’re kinda late for deliveries. Should have been last night but as they say better late than never.
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All the best to you Mike.
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2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
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It made me think of the touching, poignant advertisement/ 4-minute video.
I had to search to find what year this Olds was: 1946. Wow.
It's almost as old as I am.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Hang tough Mike!
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Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
You will hurt your knuckles if you rap on the fenders of cars from that era and that is no exaggeration.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
curved on various sides to use for hammering the metal on those cars back into
shape after mishaps. It belonged to my brother in the middle 40s.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
I’m pretty sure those tools are called auto body dollies.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
That "dollies" does sound familiar.
THX.
Hope everyone has had a good Christmas.
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I’ve just about given up hope that @stickguy is going to be delivering my present tonight. Maybe tomorrow maybe never.
jmonroe
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2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The guy wanted $110 (brand new and usually sell for $150 to $200).
I put in a bid of $80.
He came back with $99.99.
I was considering going $90 and I decided to sleep on it, since I had 48 hours to submit a bid or reject his offer.
I decided that it was such a good deal, I'd give him the $99.99 and not risk losing it over $10. There was one person watching.
So, I got me a new tennis racquet, that should arrive in about 8 to 10 days.
That was a Christmas gift to myself!
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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Has anyone seen the new “Spider-Man” movie? Worldwide ticket sales topped 1 billion dollars this weekend.
I enjoy most of the Marvel films - “Spiderman” films being one of my favorites. The first “Spider-Man” film with Toby McGuire has several scenes on the street where I used to live in Queens NY - 42nd Street between 47th Avenue and Queens Blvd. (Sunnyside NY). It’s the scenes where Toby McGuire runs down a street to catch his school bus.
Some of the special effects are truly amazing.
The reviews seem to be quite
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