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Great score John, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! Which kits did you get and what's first on the list?

I plan on putting in a fair amount of time at the bench tonight, as the wife is all tuckered out from the excitement of the day (napping on the sofa in the TV room as I type) and neither of us have to work tomorrow (Boxing Day).

Roy, Many thanks for the Accurate Miniatures P-400 I have been looking at that for quite some time.  Pictures to come tomorrow.

It is now almost the end of Christmas Day, but I would still like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  

Drove to Vermont this morning 3 hours.  Drove home tonight 3 hours.  Have to work tomrrow.

Santa was very good to me.

3 kits, 2 details, 6 sheets 109 decals, 7 sheets P-51 decals, 3 sheets P-47 decals and 1 sheet P-38 decals, and a new airbrush compressor and airbrush from Harbor Freight.

Daywalker wrote:

Nam- Glad you like your gift!  I hope that everything there gives you many hours of happiness.  I opened my gift from John (tempestjohnny) tonight, and lookie what I got!  A Hasegawa 1/48 ki-44 Shoki.  Thanks John, I love it!  Looks like we're gonna be building some Japanese aircraft this year.  I also got a Hasegawa 1/48 Japanese Ki-100 in the SS3 ift exchange.  Japanese stuff coming up! Tony- The Hellcat is coming along beautifully, well done! Merry Christmas everyone!

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Dave, I've been following the news closely and have seen how hard you guys down south got whacked. Sounds like we'd get a lot of use out of this guy!

Frank, this thing is gigantic! There's probably nothing short of a jet engine that Tim 'the toolman' Taylor could possibly add to it. We've still got about a foot and a half left on the ground  right now, but nothing but a dusting of new stuff in the past few weeks - been way too cold for that.

Our driveway is a pretty good-sized one, and shoveling it is a nightmare. Man, did my wife suprise me with this......never would have guessed in a million years. What a woman!

sfcmac wrote:

40 years? Thats like almost 4 decades? That's how long it takes Frank to paint a plane. Wow! Hey I didn't get a snow blower for Christmas! Maybe if the two get along I can get one of the pups?  Frank you be careful if your travaling!

ROTLLMAO!!!

Only if it's an easy scheme to paint!

Mike- Good score on the snowblower!  That thing must be a monster.  If you get tired of waiting for the snow, I'd be happy to seel you some and have it shipped up there to you!

 Nam? I can't tell if Bill is smiling or just has gas?  I'm guessing you done good!  40 years? Thats like almost 4 decades? That's how long it takes Frank to paint a plane. Wow!  Should be a fun experience!

 Roy must be busy today! Probably out singing carols and stuff with the CAG!   Who shang highed Roger?  Probably a hot date!

Hey I didn't get a snow blower for Christmas! Maybe if the two get along I can get one of the pups?  Frank you be careful if your travaling!

Cool Dave! What are you going to name it?

Give the blower a male name and Charlene can have a friend!

Happy Christmas!

ruddratt wrote:

Merry Christmas to Everyone in FAA/NAW land!! Looks like Santa was good to all of you. Did pretty well up here too - nothing hobby related as the wife feels I have enough (and she's probably right ). Still, lot's of clothes, food stuff, various gizmos & do-dads I use throughout the year, and last but not least, a brand spankin' new 4 cycle/2-stage/7.5HP snowthrower, something I can use up here for sure up to at least 5 months out of the year (we've had 3-foot snowfalls before halloween). One thing we did not get is a break in the weather - last two weeks temps have hovered between -17C and -33C. It won't snow much when it's THAT cold and I wanna use my new toy!!!

MIke, if you want to use the new toy by all means stop in for a visit.

Bondo....dear Bondo!

I was a bit surprised by your whirly preference.....but it is what it is. Plus, this is the only whirly Nam has ever flown in!

Ya-Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Merry Christmas to Everyone in FAA/NAW land!!

Looks like Santa was good to all of you. Did pretty well up here too - nothing hobby related as the wife feels I have enough (and she's probably right ). Still, lot's of clothes, food stuff, various gizmos & do-dads I use throughout the year, and last but not least, a brand spankin' new 4 cycle/2-stage/7.5HP snowthrower, something I can use up here for sure up to at least 5 months out of the year (we've had 3-foot snowfalls before halloween). One thing we did not get is a break in the weather - last two weeks temps have hovered between -17C and -33C. It won't snow much when it's THAT cold and I wanna use my new toy!!! 

Aaron- Yep, big Kid Rock fan.  I have 5 of his albums, and enjoy them all.   As for staying in and modeling, sounds great but lots of driving to do.  It's getting to the point now that if you don't own a four wheel drive, you're stuck at home until April.   And, you're welcome for the Kid Rock plug, hope she plays it LOUD!

Dave- LOL, I'm gonna wait until they least expect it.   I thought about sneaking in disguised as a UPS driver, but then figured I'd prolly get shot the instant I turned onto their block, LOL.   Glad to see my mugshot in the optivisor didn't give you nightmares again.

Bill- Great score!  I have not built many whirly-birds, but that one looks very cool.  Are you going to start on it soon?

Merry Christmas, Friends!!!!

Mine has been indeed!

Thank you VERY MUCH David (Namrednef) for the huge box containing that whirly thing! Very impressive, and it will be the first helicopter model I've made in probably 40 years, and OH YEAH, I'm going to build it.

Academy CH-46 in 1/48th scale.

My best wishes to you all this season. Times may be tough, but let's count on each other as friends.

 I may have posted this before but it goes along with Darren's earlier post about sparing a moment to give a thought to those working and on duties that keep them from being home with family this Christmas and many other holidays, birthdays, their own children's  birth extc.

 There's a thought CAG!  I do think on it a lot.

 I dunno Dave ? Looking at your's. Sean's and Frank's pics they look like the could all be post cards. Great scenery and and excuse to stay indoors and model!

Golly she is playing Kid Rock now? Oh thank you so much Frank........ Do you have a lot of his music? I only know one song of his and I can't even post the words here. But I'd like too!

I think Dee knows what song it is? Not in the Christmas Carol category though. Hmmm Roy is oddly missing. I hope they didn't put him in as the main course for Christmas dinner. Oh I am really enjoying looking at everyones gifts.

Frank, I'd love it if you took Charlene down to Texas to wreak havoc on Aaron and Dee's flower bed!   We had no snowabout two weeks ago but it's been snowing non-stop since.  Here's the view out me window.  Very pretty but I could use your snowblower.

Sorry I did not participate in the Gift exchange.  Next year if you do it again I'll jump in.  However, I made off not too badly this year!

Hmmm... nothing FAA or NAW related!?!?!?  I'll have to work on that.

Merry Chirstmas one and all!!!

I love Kid Rock.. he is friends with my Friend Pags too !!!

I have talked to him on the radio and love his music. I like the bad boys .......... :)

Time to learn how to use a food processor..  how is that for a treat? And of course its 63 out this am... thank you Santa. 

Dee

Oh yeah! Forgot about Kid Rock! Entertaing stuff he does.

He was outtacontrol for a while, but seems like a great person these days.....according to his publicist! Seriously, I've heard a couple excellent interviews he's done.

 Oh the weather outside is frightful but inside it's so delightful.

And since we've no place to go''''''''

Let it snow, Let it snow, let it snow!

 Never figured you for a Kid Rock Fan, Frank. I'll take a nap and listen again.

After 12 inches last w/e, sub-zero temps Monday and Tuesday, it is warming today and will be near 60 for the next few days! Weird!

Aaron and Dee! You are indeed blessed!

Where the hell is Bondoman?

I realize some may not be fans of his music, but I think this song has a wonderful message and thought I would share a link to the video:

Kid Rock-Amen

LOL, very cool models you two! 

Did someone say CORSAIR???

I took this one at work, just for you Aaron!

And this one from my front window looing out at the driveway:

 Oh well sleep is for sissys I guess. Just got tired and kids were up at 5 AM to say it's time!  Thought teenagers liked to sleep all day?  Well Dee has a Corsair Frank!  Buddy got me something I just decided I was going to look for. Glad I waited! The Edward Hellcat!  I was looking for the original release with the Cat Mouth but was having trouble! Now here it is ! Thank You! lewbud!  Ill get some better pics of us up when we get a little rest and there is more light outside!

I got a model......

corsair ...  the plane boss da plane.

I am goin back to bed... :) I put pic on laters ...

thank you lewbud... hmm..  I know where you live man ..

 plus I am holding the UPS and the Fed Ex Guy hostage in my garage tied to the boflex if you are all missing presents

Merry Christmas..  Dee

 I am waiting until the morning to open mine with the Family. They always talk about opening one early but go to bed and I am still on the night shift sleep clock. 

As for the flowers ? Hey they grow back. The rubber and palm trees may tend to clog Chalene up a might bit. Be thankful I didn't have my camera when the butterflies were flickering about the sunflowers this morning.  73 right now so Merry Christmas! Guess we got our 4 hours of snow this winter although it just officially started 4 days ago didn't it.  I like winter as it means no Hurricanes! Even now all the golden arches on the McDonalds signs are still hollowed out and dead broken trees are everywhere. Many things and many people are just gone for good. Odd they never spoke about the death toll. Very sad and so many lost their jobs right at the Holidays. I really count myself lucky and blessed as I check on my snoozing family. Best gift anyone could want.

 I think about the CAG's message and remember those odd surreal lonely Christmas's in strang far away places and how it passed. I always think of the fellows who endure that sacrifice for whatever reason. I am very thankful for them as well.

Must be feeling better now cause I'm picking on Nam and upseting Frank and making everyone sigh in general. Even been chopping on a model or two. Chopping is the word. So all in all I may not be wealthy enough to buy everybody everything but with a wonderful family and friends like I have met here, I consider myself very rich indeed!

Merry Christmas to all again and again! May you be as happy and content as I do!

Just for you guys Frank and Nam! Only 3 more months and the Blue Bonettes will be in full force! 

Daywalker wrote:

namrednef wrote:  Daywalker wrote: Aaron- If you keep posting pics of green grass and flowers in your garden, I'm gonna drive down to Texas and smack you over the head with my broken shovel!!! Between retail work hours and snow removal, I'm dog-tired tonight.  Luckily, I am off work until December 30th and we have the next two days off from snow storms.  WOOHOO!!! Already, the snow piles here are too large to throw snow over.  We're running out of places to stack it!   I'm going along....and we'll take the shroud off Charlene and roto-till your flowers into submission! I love it!  I'll pick you up on the way.   Just like last year, Katie (who did take the photo) is getting jelous because I spend more time with Charlene than her! Good score on the P-38!  You'll have to let me know how you like that A6M5, as I have not built one of those yet.  I think you're gonna like those tweezers- I love em!  Especially the small pointed ones- great for picking up teeny tiny bits like the petals of Aaron's flowers after Charlene gets through with them!

namrednef wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Aaron- If you keep posting pics of green grass and flowers in your garden, I'm gonna drive down to Texas and smack you over the head with my broken shovel!!! Between retail work hours and snow removal, I'm dog-tired tonight.  Luckily, I am off work until December 30th and we have the next two days off from snow storms.  WOOHOO!!! Already, the snow piles here are too large to throw snow over.  We're running out of places to stack it!   I'm going along....and we'll take the shroud off Charlene and roto-till your flowers into submission!

I love it!  I'll pick you up on the way.   Just like last year, Katie (who did take the photo) is getting jelous because I spend more time with Charlene than her!

Good score on the P-38!  You'll have to let me know how you like that A6M5, as I have not built one of those yet.  I think you're gonna like those tweezers- I love em!  Especially the small pointed ones- great for picking up teeny tiny bits like the petals of Aaron's flowers after Charlene gets through with them!

Daywalker wrote:

Aaron- If you keep posting pics of green grass and flowers in your garden, I'm gonna drive down to Texas and smack you over the head with my broken shovel!!! Between retail work hours and snow removal, I'm dog-tired tonight.  Luckily, I am off work until December 30th and we have the next two days off from snow storms.  WOOHOO!!! Already, the snow piles here are too large to throw snow over.  We're running out of places to stack it!

I'm going along....and we'll take the shroud off Charlene and roto-till your flowers into submission!

AwRight XO, who took the photo!!??

Nice gift!

I was dropped off with some unopened stuff.....and one is a Rev 1/48 P-38J!

Sisters did that!

Awesome Holiday with my family and you folks!

Aaron- If you keep posting pics of green grass and flowers in your garden, I'm gonna drive down to Texas and smack you over the head with my broken shovel!!!

Between retail work hours and snow removal, I'm dog-tired tonight.  Luckily, I am off work until December 30th and we have the next two days off from snow storms.  WOOHOO!!!

Already, the snow piles here are too large to throw snow over.  We're running out of places to stack it!

Nam- Glad you like your gift!  I hope that everything there gives you many hours of happiness. 

I opened my gift from John (tempestjohnny) tonight, and lookie what I got!  A Hasegawa 1/48 ki-44 Shoki. 

Thanks John, I love it!  Looks like we're gonna be building some Japanese aircraft this year.  I also got a Hasegawa 1/48 Japanese Ki-100 in the SS3 ift exchange.  Japanese stuff coming up!

Tony- The Hellcat is coming along beautifully, well done!

Merry Christmas everyone!