3RD ANNUAL SECRET SANTA GROUP BUILD FOR AIRCRAFT

Tree and all the decoration are up and pressies are under the tree. If a person has all his Christmas chores done, dosent that make us ready for the big open package time, please, please. I've been good this year Santa.

Steve

sidure wrote:

Tree and all the decoration are up and pressies are under the tree. If a person has all his Christmas chores done, dosent that make us ready for the big open package time, please, please. I've been good this year Santa. Steve

Not yet.... open it early and the Elves of Mischief put Exlax in your hot chocolate...... or worse!

I just popped in to thanks Steve (sidure) whom was a past reciepent of mine in the SSGB for the nice X-mas card.  This is the reason (well 1 of many) that i love being in these types of builds.  The comradiere of us is great and i have made many good friends.  Thanks again Steve

 

Jim 

Ditto Jim. Thats the reason I like this GB so much. All the comradery and new friendships. It lets us get to know each other so much better than any other thread. We get to say and do so much more than '' good build '' or ''great job''. It puts faces and personalities to people who enjoy this hobby together.  MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.

Steve

DrewH wrote:

Mist086 wrote: Make sure you duck, Drew!!!! What did you call me?!

  I'm sure you've been called worse Drew!!!

Why do I keep hearing a muffled "heelp meee!" sound coming from the area where I stashed my SSGB package? I hope it's not starting again.....I just got done paying off my shrink bill from last years SSGB!

sidure wrote:

Ditto Jim. Thats the reason I like this GB so much. All the comradery and new friendships. It lets us get to know each other so much better than any other thread. We get to say and do so much more than '' good build '' or ''great job''. It puts faces and personalities to people who enjoy this hobby together.  MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. Steve

Yeah, last year we got to see Pink Chevelle in her PJ's! Oh, and Wingnut too....ummmhhh

Are Chris and Pink in the mix this year? I miss them.

I am here, unfotunately my home has reverted back to the late 80's lately, first my cable and internet were shut off, then my lovely wife spilled a pepsi on my laptop effectively frying it so all this confangled internet stuff is beyond my reach. I plan on trying to piece a computer together around tax time. don't fret though, finescale sends me an email with every new post, and my phone checks my email every 5 minutes so I am probably the most up to date person here. I am just more of a silent observer this time because posting and browsing are a pain on a mobile phone, even a superphone that runs on windows mobile like mine does..

Question for everyone though, my grandmothers cancer has gotten worse and resisted medication. I haven't seen her in 10 years so obviously she hasn't met her great grand child. she made the request to see us this christmas, since there is talk that this might be her last I am probably heading to southern california for the holiday. Should I be opening the gift before or after I go?

Now to expand on the sad part please everyone say a prayer for my grandmother, my dad sheilded me from that side of my family while I was drinkin and using drugs because he "didn't want people to know negative thins they could use against me one day" but it makes it all the more painful knowing all the time lost with loved one's while I selfishly hid inside a bottle. I would really appreciate to know that my friends took the time to talk to god for her.

It's great to hear from you, Chris! Open the present on Christmas, and tell Grandma the story. It'll please her to know you all have buds, and she probably knows your life history anyways.I'd guess your Dad was probably right, but don't have any guilt about that. She's going to be so glad to see you, Tara, and Adain.

I'd try to be really positive. We lost my Mother in Law on Dec. 13, back in 1992. Thats was dog poop, because ever afterwards the family seems to focus on the holiday that wasn't.

I went to see my Grandpa when he was dying, and in the car from the airport to the hospital, the radio had the 49ers game where Dwight Clark made "the catch" I told him all about it. It's a sad time, but the old ones love to see life going on, and the little dude will be a joy, I'm sure. best to you this Holiday, and to pink, and see you in '09!!

 Bill

my Secret Santa's sleigh arrived, and thank goodness it's a shorter wait than the what the rest of you had had to endure!

 

Merry Christmas to all, and esp my SS, my SS recipient and JON. This is a great place, and thanks for having me!

Chris, I ditto what Bill said- share that with her! It may be a simple thing- but shared joy is doubled joy. And the model can be an anology for the changes you have made in the modeling of your own life.

If you do not wish to do so though, I simply say I leave it up to you, brother. You know my heart- I pray for you and her, that a healing that surpasses all understanding will be your gift this Christmas. This GB is fun, and it has rules- but compassion for each and every person in this build is far more important to me than the build itself.

I stand with you in spirit, if not physically, my friend. 

 

bspeed wrote:

my Secret Santa's sleigh arrived, and thank goodness it's a shorter wait than the what the rest of you had had to endure!   Merry Christmas to all, and esp my SS, my SS recipient and JON. This is a great place, and thanks for having me!

Merry Christmas to you too, my friend! I am thankful you joined us- it is the people in the GB that make it special, and the wonderful spirit of giving and joyfulness that makes this what it is! Thanks to all of you!

jwb wrote:

Chris, I ditto what Bill said- share that with her! It may be a simple thing- but shared joy is doubled joy. And the model can be an anology for the changes you have made in the modeling of your own life. If you do not wish to do so though, I simply say I leave it up to you, brother. You know my heart- I pray for you and her, that a healing that surpasses all understanding will be your gift this Christmas. This GB is fun, and it has rules- but compassion for each and every person in this build is far more important to me than the build itself. I stand with you in spirit, if not physically, my friend.

Chris

I ditto numberous times over what JON has to say. 

With the world pent up on what to me seems, who has the most and biggest of toys is the winner.  But to me that is not true.  To a lot of people - the simpliest of things is the most important and the most cherished.  Take your Christmas present with you and open it there.  Share the stories and your friends with you Grandma.  Also seeing Tara and the little one will make her day.  She will cherish this memory forever.  The smallest and simpliest present speaks volumes.  Family are cherished, even if only shared for a short moment.

I lost my step-mother in 2000 from cancer - quite fast when we found out.  She got to see her grandchildren grow up but never got to meet her great grandchild.  Fortunately she got to see photos of her great grandchild.  She wanted to keep the picture, so pictures for the grandchildren and great grandchild are with her.

The unfortunate is that my biological mother will probably never get to meet any of her grandchildren or great grandchildren, but that may change, one never knows.

So Chris, take the opportunity to go and visit and share the bright moments of you life.  The opportunity may never come again.

I do not profess to be anywhere near perfect to give advice, but this is my thought.

Glad to be a friend and lend an ear.  In the event your days get busy and crazy, like the rest of us - Merry Christmas to you and your family and your relatives.  Wish you good will in the forthcoming festive season and the new year.  We may not be able to change what has gone by, but we can shape and mold the future and things to come.

John

 

 

all that has been said above Chris.  You have some very sound advice from some great people who know a thing or two about life.  Merry Christmas to all and I hope you get to spend it surrounded by family and friends.

TheLastPriest wrote:

I am here, unfotunately my home has reverted back to the late 80's lately, first my cable and internet were shut off, then my lovely wife spilled a pepsi on my laptop effectively frying it so all this confangled internet stuff is beyond my reach. I plan on trying to piece a computer together around tax time. don't fret though, finescale sends me an email with every new post, and my phone checks my email every 5 minutes so I am probably the most up to date person here. I am just more of a silent observer this time because posting and browsing are a pain on a mobile phone, even a superphone that runs on windows mobile like mine does.. Question for everyone though, my grandmothers cancer has gotten worse and resisted medication. I haven't seen her in 10 years so obviously she hasn't met her great grand child. she made the request to see us this christmas, since there is talk that this might be her last I am probably heading to southern california for the holiday. Should I be opening the gift before or after I go? Now to expand on the sad part please everyone say a prayer for my grandmother, my dad sheilded me from that side of my family while I was drinkin and using drugs because he "didn't want people to know negative thins they could use against me one day" but it makes it all the more painful knowing all the time lost with loved one's while I selfishly hid inside a bottle. I would really appreciate to know that my friends took the time to talk to god for her.

 

You, Aidan and Tara always have my thoughts and prayers, Chris.  Please remember that every day apart from your loved ones is a day that can never be recovered.  Go to your grandmother and do all you can to make her days happy and filled with love......as to your gift, that is something you must decide for yourself, bu tthe important thing is to go and be with your grandmother. Asw to the technology issue, it ain't an issue, brother, you have your loving family and you are still in touch, so gfive it little thought.  All will work out in time!  BTW, how are you doing after your injury?  Healing well, I hope.....

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Brian 

It's December 10th and this thread is almost at the bottom of page one.  What gives!?!?!?!

I must admit though that my tree is not up yet and I think it's because I'm dreading having "The Package" out in plain sight where the voices will be audible.  Not that I would ever listen to them!

We'll be getting our tree up this weekend, hopefully. I always like to turn the lights out and just sorta zone out in all the pretty lights, and reminisce about the ornaments. My favorite is a little Santa mouse my parents gave me in 1968.

All the presents have been mailed now, so everyone should have a gift wrapped model, either in hand or on it's way in the mail! Thanks to everyone for participating this year- I'm humbled by your giving spirits, and am proud to call each of you friend.

Every night that darn package under the tree is taunting me. I dont go into the living room anymore and just stay at the bench modelling to distract myself. On the positive side, I am getting a lot of work done.

Steve

razordws wrote:

It's December 10th and this thread is almost at the bottom of page one.  What gives!?!?!?! I must admit though that my tree is not up yet and I think it's because I'm dreading having "The Package" out in plain sight where the voices will be audible.  Not that I would ever listen to them!

If I'm not in the Christmas spirit after this weekend, there's no hope for me! Not only am I putting up our tree and finishing up all the other decorations around here, but I'm doing the same at my parents' house.

They went to Germany for one of those river cruises that take you to all the Christmas markets . They decided that they weren't going to put up a tree or decorate since they would only have a short time to do so after they got home and before Christmas came. So, as part of their present, the wife,kids, and I are going to deck out their house with a tree and all the trimmings!

Won't my parents be surprised when they get home! I'll just say what my dad used to tell me....."Santa's elves must have done it!"

Steve that sounds like great advice.  Actually I don't even know where we are going to set up the tree this year because we rearranged the house since the last time and it won't work in it's old place.

Mark, that sounds awesome.  Your parents are going to be floored!

jwb wrote:

We'll be getting our tree up this weekend, hopefully. I always like to turn the lights out and just sorta zone out in all the pretty lights, and reminisce about the ornaments. My favorite is a little Santa mouse my parents gave me in 1968. All the presents have been mailed now, so everyone should have a gift wrapped model, either in hand or on it's way in the mail! Thanks to everyone for participating this year- I'm humbled by your giving spirits, and am proud to call each of you friend.

Thanks to you, Jon!

Now for all you newbies- the next step is to post asap on Christmas morning, and yeah all the guys in Oz get first crack! So don't forget to pick out your best jammies for the photo with your kit.

bondoman wrote:

[ So don't forget to pick out your best jammies for the photo with your kit.

We have to wear jamies!?!?!? 

razordws wrote:

bondoman wrote: [ So don't forget to pick out your best jammies for the photo with your kit. We have to wear jamies!?!?!?

Oh-oh, looks like I'll get banned from the forums when they see my picture.

Make the mental images go away!

McNeal, we're hoping for an, ummm, "couple shot" from you two lovebirds. Also, if you haven't already,look at the 12/25 pictures from "Santa II". You may rethink who your friends are!

What if you sleep in the buff, oh the horror of it all. I get banned from the forums

Steve

bondoman wrote:

McNeal, we're hoping for an, ummm, "couple shot" from you two lovebirds. Also, if you haven't already,look at the 12/25 pictures from "Santa II". You may rethink who your friends are!

 Ah You should be hoping I don't show you my jammies! Might be safer in the buff like the others!

I will indeed check out these photos as a preclude for days to come all too soon. It has been a total joy to paricipate in this build Jon! Takes me back to times when my children were small enough to believe in Santa instead of X-box. As far as rethinking my friends? Part of being a good friend is not thinking about it. Wouldn't you agree?  Looks like 14 or 15 days to go!  Don't ferget to wear yer Kilt you Scottish Scoundral!

Start at about the current page 26. Does anyone know how to select a page w/o scrolling through the counter at the top?

bondoman wrote:

Start at about the current page 26. Does anyone know how to select a page w/o scrolling through the counter at the top?

Bill, if you look at the web page address you will see the page number as I've highlighted in red below:

/forums/35/1002329/ShowPost.aspx#1002329. 

If you highlight and change the number to the page that you want and hit return it will take you to that page.  If you are on the first page of the thread it sometimes won't show the page number.

If I remember correctly, Frankie taught me that little trick

Super little trick! Thanks, Dave!