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12-18-12, 07:59 PM
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I don't need anything myself, but I'm praying for better economic times for a lot of friends and family who are struggling.
Merry Christmas to all at the C&V Forum. You are truly some of the best people I've never met.
Merry Christmas to all at the C&V Forum. You are truly some of the best people I've never met.
12-18-12, 08:53 PM
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Merry Christmas! Can't say I really want anything for myself this year. Finished 4 C&V rebuilds for people at our church during the past month.
The last was for a 13 year old girl that we've somewhat adopted. Took her shoe shopping Sunday after church. Her first time EVER getting a new pair of shoes. She's always gotten hand-me-downs or thrift store purchases. Also took her to an optometrist last week to get an eye exam then to pick out glasses and get them ordered. And did a few upgrades on an old laptop we had laying around for her so she could use it for her homework. Tonight I'm delivering a mattress and box springs so she won't have to share a bed with her older sister any more. Her parents are good, hard-working people but just don't make enough to do more than survive in SoCal. It has given me a very different outlook on the whole "present" thing this year.
The last was for a 13 year old girl that we've somewhat adopted. Took her shoe shopping Sunday after church. Her first time EVER getting a new pair of shoes. She's always gotten hand-me-downs or thrift store purchases. Also took her to an optometrist last week to get an eye exam then to pick out glasses and get them ordered. And did a few upgrades on an old laptop we had laying around for her so she could use it for her homework. Tonight I'm delivering a mattress and box springs so she won't have to share a bed with her older sister any more. Her parents are good, hard-working people but just don't make enough to do more than survive in SoCal. It has given me a very different outlook on the whole "present" thing this year.
12-19-12, 09:36 AM
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Merry Christmas! Can't say I really want anything for myself this year. Finished 4 C&V rebuilds for people at our church during the past month.
The last was for a 13 year old girl that we've somewhat adopted. Took her shoe shopping Sunday after church. Her first time EVER getting a new pair of shoes. She's always gotten hand-me-downs or thrift store purchases. Also took her to an optometrist last week to get an eye exam then to pick out glasses and get them ordered. And did a few upgrades on an old laptop we had laying around for her so she could use it for her homework. Tonight I'm delivering a mattress and box springs so she won't have to share a bed with her older sister any more. Her parents are good, hard-working people but just don't make enough to do more than survive in SoCal. It has given me a very different outlook on the whole "present" thing this year.
The last was for a 13 year old girl that we've somewhat adopted. Took her shoe shopping Sunday after church. Her first time EVER getting a new pair of shoes. She's always gotten hand-me-downs or thrift store purchases. Also took her to an optometrist last week to get an eye exam then to pick out glasses and get them ordered. And did a few upgrades on an old laptop we had laying around for her so she could use it for her homework. Tonight I'm delivering a mattress and box springs so she won't have to share a bed with her older sister any more. Her parents are good, hard-working people but just don't make enough to do more than survive in SoCal. It has given me a very different outlook on the whole "present" thing this year.
Seems to me you have figured out what Christmas is about.
May you and the recipient(s) of your kindness be abundantly blessed.
12-19-12, 09:43 AM
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Dear Santa, please bring me a bright red de rosa, thank you
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12-19-12, 10:18 AM
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12-19-12, 10:44 AM
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Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas, or equivalent, and continued blessing to those who have them to share and blessings to those who need them. I am thinking of the unemployed (been there, done that, too many times in the last 12 years), or those scraping by or barely maintainging their own (future at risk).
12-19-12, 04:48 PM
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Sorry, but it's Festivus for the rest of us!
My aluminum poles (No CF yet) are ready for my feats of stregnth!
Happy Festivus everyone!!
Chombi
My aluminum poles (No CF yet) are ready for my feats of stregnth!
Happy Festivus everyone!!
Chombi
12-20-12, 03:34 PM
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Chombi - I don't think many people get that reference to a Festivus pole.
As for me, I think I'll imbibe - em, abide in the spirit of the season!
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12-23-12, 06:24 AM
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Merry Christmas. I ordered myself an new Selle Anatomica saddle, with the wife's permission, at the holiday sale price of $99.
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12-23-12, 10:08 AM
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^^Tsk tsk.
I guess someone got a piece of coal from him in the past and they are getting even.
Hmmm, and I was considering moving to Austin. Might as well stay in PHX.
I guess someone got a piece of coal from him in the past and they are getting even.
Hmmm, and I was considering moving to Austin. Might as well stay in PHX.
12-23-12, 10:27 AM
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In an attempt to reverse the grinches, I would like to also wish all my fellow C&Vers a wonderful and safe Holiday season. Some of us have been on here for numbers of years, and we spend this time usually with our family and friends after our holiday well wishes. Well, this year has been one that I couldn't have imagined for myself. And during trying times, one discovers and cherishes the genuine kindness and compassion that still exists among us.
This Christmas will always be a special one to me. The outreach from the members and my friends from this forum has brightened and uplifted my spirit at the ending of this personally pivotal year. Hard times are still ahead for my foreseeable future, but I have the willpower to face them. I will be spending my Christmas alone for the 1st time, but thanks to you folks, I will be surrounded by good company and sincerity in spirit, and I will not feel lonely.
This Christmas will always be a special one to me. The outreach from the members and my friends from this forum has brightened and uplifted my spirit at the ending of this personally pivotal year. Hard times are still ahead for my foreseeable future, but I have the willpower to face them. I will be spending my Christmas alone for the 1st time, but thanks to you folks, I will be surrounded by good company and sincerity in spirit, and I will not feel lonely.
12-23-12, 05:00 PM
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In an attempt to reverse the grinches, I would like to also wish all my fellow C&Vers a wonderful and safe Holiday season. Some of us have been on here for numbers of years, and we spend this time usually with our family and friends after our holiday well wishes. Well, this year has been one that I couldn't have imagined for myself. And during trying times, one discovers and cherishes the genuine kindness and compassion that still exists among us.
This Christmas will always be a special one to me. The outreach from the members and my friends from this forum has brightened and uplifted my spirit at the ending of this personally pivotal year. Hard times are still ahead for my foreseeable future, but I have the willpower to face them. I will be spending my Christmas alone for the 1st time, but thanks to you folks, I will be surrounded by good company and sincerity in spirit, and I will not feel lonely.
This Christmas will always be a special one to me. The outreach from the members and my friends from this forum has brightened and uplifted my spirit at the ending of this personally pivotal year. Hard times are still ahead for my foreseeable future, but I have the willpower to face them. I will be spending my Christmas alone for the 1st time, but thanks to you folks, I will be surrounded by good company and sincerity in spirit, and I will not feel lonely.
12-23-12, 07:19 PM
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I suppose I should do my Christmas shopping.
12-23-12, 07:30 PM
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I can't wait to open the secret Santa box and my second gift from the north,
many thanks to the entire forum to be there for me in my difficult times I am going through,
I love you all and hope the best for everyone,
I have never before had such good friends helping out answering questions, sharing joy and sorrow.
I have even received gift parts in the post, and have done the same for others.
im at my parents home for the holidays and my sister from jersey is now here visiting.
this is the high point trip miketrip mike
many thanks to the entire forum to be there for me in my difficult times I am going through,
I love you all and hope the best for everyone,
I have never before had such good friends helping out answering questions, sharing joy and sorrow.
I have even received gift parts in the post, and have done the same for others.
im at my parents home for the holidays and my sister from jersey is now here visiting.
this is the high point trip miketrip mike
12-23-12, 09:02 PM
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Merry Christmas to all, and in the words of that saccharine little gimp, "God bless us . . . . everyone."
And a suggestion: As Christmas Eve night is probably the quietest and most beautiful point of the year, grab your favorite bike and go for a short ride in the night. Enjoy the stillness of Christmas Eve.
And a suggestion: As Christmas Eve night is probably the quietest and most beautiful point of the year, grab your favorite bike and go for a short ride in the night. Enjoy the stillness of Christmas Eve.
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12-23-12, 11:38 PM
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Happy, happy & Merry, merry to all my friends here on C&V. You are all wonderful! Thank you all for the way cool pictures, stories, helpful tips and info. I could use a large box of 50.00's but really, I got both of my kids home for the holidays and they are wonderful, so what else could I want?
12-23-12, 11:45 PM
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Only one more sleep kiddies (aint it exciting?).
12-24-12, 12:50 PM
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I just can't understand why my wife gets mad every time I give her bicycle tools for Christmas. Sheesh!