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Posted by: skline Dec 25 2004, 09:34 AM

I have got a few things from friends and other family members but we have not opened gifts yet for the most part. I prefer to give rather than recieve. Lets hear what you got for Christmas and if you got what you really wanted.

Posted by: bernbomb914 Dec 25 2004, 09:41 AM

how about a pig sitting on the throne who farts and speaks many clever lines about what he is doing, or a fm radio that has big red lips that move with the music. I hope it gets better as the day passes.

Bernie

Posted by: GWN7 Dec 25 2004, 09:46 AM

Welding cart. Came home to find it 1/2 assembled in the middle of the living room, tools all around it, the boxes the different parts came in and wraping paper tosed all over, boy meets me at door and says "Merry Christmas I got you a welding cart, I'm off to my moms"

I'm at work for the next 10 hrs......good thing....

Posted by: skline Dec 25 2004, 09:46 AM

Bernie, those sound like gifts you buy the person who has everything. You must be well loved. That is funny though.

Posted by: spare time toys Dec 25 2004, 10:31 AM

Got that floor jack work stand thing, a buffer, and a Xbox game. I got myself 2 parts cars for the project but you guys knew about them.

Posted by: bernbomb914 Dec 25 2004, 10:32 AM

yea it was from my best friend of 30 years.


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Posted by: campbellcj Dec 25 2004, 10:53 AM

I dunno yet; wife and boy are still asleep! (It was a long tough nite at the inlaws). Why else would I be surfing this board right now?

My future bro-in-law gave me a real Cuban Montecristo last night as we were leaving...that should improve New Year's Eve a tad.

I did get a couple of nice things for myself that won't be here for a while and are not exactly under-the-tree material anyway.

Posted by: SLITS Dec 25 2004, 10:57 AM

Halo 2

Kisses and hugs from my two girls and a hug from the boy.......The best presents of all

Posted by: J P Stein Dec 25 2004, 11:03 AM

QUOTE (campbellcj @ Dec 25 2004, 08:53 AM)

I dunno yet; wife and boy are still asleep! (It was a long tough nite at the inlaws). Why else would I be surfing this board right now? My future bro-in-law gave me a real Cuban Montecristo last night as we were leaving...that should improve New Year's Eve a tad. I did get a couple of nice things for myself that won't be here for a while and are not exactly under-the-tree material anyway.

Ditto....cept for the cigar.
Thanks, Chris, I don't have to type all that out now

Posted by: Howard Dec 25 2004, 11:06 AM

We celebrated most of Christmas on the 22nd since my son is working today. Very quiet here, and kinda nice just to light the fire and enjoy the decorations.

Optima, ratcheting box wrenches, self adjust pipe wrench, and promise of 12v impact wrench not yet delivered. Boring clothes and such, but no farting pig. Having dinner with old friends later and I'm sure the gag gifts will be there, so may get lucky.

Hope you all wanted what you got. Great day here!


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Posted by: Lawrence Dec 25 2004, 11:09 AM

A gift from my son... a coffee mug (press type) and a picture he made.

A gift from my toolwench... a set of Craftsman toolboxes.

A gift to myself... a 4x torque multiplier. (and a very early gift... a spare set of 914/6 rear calipers.)


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Posted by: Dman Dec 25 2004, 11:17 AM

Double Ditto, my wife is also still asleep!

I really don't care what's under the tree though its been a great year! My car has been running all 12 months!

Posted by: DNHunt Dec 25 2004, 11:33 AM

A framed photo of the starting grid at last year's WCC. Framed by my son, picture by my daughter with her new camera.

Merry Christmas

Dave


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Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 25 2004, 11:35 AM

I got stuff.....


and i woke up and my fish has passed on

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Dec 25 2004, 11:36 AM

A little package from Pelican Parts with all new shift bushings and some other parts. I think my wife wants to drive her car.

Oh yea and a 40GB ipod.

The best was watching my son play with his Speedsters race car set that Santa brought.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Sean

Posted by: Lawrence Dec 25 2004, 11:40 AM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Dec 25 2004, 11:35 AM)

I got stuff..... and i woke up and my fish has passed on

Sorry, dude. What kind of fish?

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 25 2004, 11:41 AM

I'm not big on the religion thing although I attended Catholic school as a small child. Our youngest son Kyle woke us up with his usual christmas day excitement at 8:00 am. I got Sandy a photo printer. It will do up to 8"X10" size. We had a computer crash and lost lots of memories including the FFC pictures. Now we can make hard copies. I spent the morning watching my kids and their friends open their gifts. Aric was up very early and picked up his girl friend and bought her over for christmas morning. She was here before we got up. Aric's friend Forrest stayed over last night. It's kind of a special feeling when the kids friends feel welcome enough to come to our house on a family holiday. After everyone opened their gifts I cooked up a big pot of grits for breakfast.

That's the best gift I could receive. I didn't have much of a family life as a kid. I was forced to grow up fast or die. I'm not bitter and I hold no grudges against anyone. I'm not the only one that had it a little tough. That's the way it was. Days like these are the best. The best gift I can receive on a day like today is knowing that I'm building a new tradition in my family tree. For me, I'm good.

Posted by: Gint Dec 25 2004, 11:42 AM

New set of headphones, Ipod condom, Seinfeld Season 1&2 DVD, LeMans DVD and Porsche Vistory By Design DVD.

And a new warm fuzzy robe that I'm wearing right now.

Oh, and a 57 and sunny Christmas Day!

Kids had a blast, and are now over at their Dad's so the wife and I have the rest of the day in peace and quiet.

I almost forgot: A dead cat and a semi tangerine 914 tub.

Posted by: ThinAir914 Dec 25 2004, 11:44 AM

Almost 34 years ago my best friend gave me a "Love" pinky ring when we got engaged. I haven't been able to wear it in recent years because it gets bent out of shape and my fingers aren't as small as they were then. For Christmas she got me a ring that says "a ma vie de coer entier" - "my whole heart for my whole life" in 15th century French. We've fallen in love with France and can hardly wait for the chance to go back so this is pretty special on a number of levels.

She also got me a couple of George Winston CDs, a book on 25 driving trips in France, and the Elgin cam & lifters for my engine (which are coming soon from HPH). I'll have great music to listen to as I start building the engine.

Just being together with the whole gang was a great Christmas present.

Posted by: SLITS Dec 25 2004, 11:47 AM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 25 2004, 10:41 AM)

I'm not big on the religion thing although I attended Catholic school as a small child. Our youngest son Kyle woke us up with his usual christmas day excitement at 8:00 am. I got Sandy a photo printer. It will do up to 8"X10" size. We had a computer crash and lost lots of memories including the FFC pictures. Now we can make hard copies. I spent the morning watching my kids and their friends open their gifts. Aric was up very early and picked up his girl friend and bought her over for christmas morning. She was here before we got up. Aric's friend Forrest stayed over last night. It's kind of a special feeling when the kids friends feel welcome enough to come to our house on a family holiday. After everyone opened their gifts I cooked up a big pot of grits for breakfast. That's the best gift I could receive. I didn't have much of a family life as a kid. I was forced to grow up fast or die. I'm not bitter and I hold no grudges against anyone. I'm not the only one that had it a little tough. That's the way it was. Days like these are the best. The best gift I can receive on a day like today is knowing that I'm building a new tradition in my family tree. For me, I'm good.

Well Rick, I had a real warm feeling till ya got to the grits Sausage Gravy & biscuts is my favorite.

Posted by: Headrage Dec 25 2004, 11:50 AM

I got a new starter for my car. Hope to use it someday.

Posted by: JB 914 Dec 25 2004, 11:56 AM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 25 2004, 09:41 AM)

The best gift I can receive on a day like today is knowing that I'm building a new tradition in my family tree. For me, I'm good.

I got a cool compressor from my good buddy Scott

Posted by: newdeal2 Dec 25 2004, 12:01 PM

I got my Triumph GT6 [Fly Yellow] out of the paint shop and took it for a spin. It has little in common with the 914 I have but still a blast to drive. Same HP in a strait 6 that pulls like a tractor!Pics before I deliver it to the new owner.

Posted by: SLITS Dec 25 2004, 12:03 PM

QUOTE (newdeal2 @ Dec 25 2004, 11:01 AM)

I got my Triumph GT6 [Fly Yellow] out of the paint shop and took it for a spin. It has little in common with the 914 I have but still a blast to drive. Same HP in a strait 6 that pulls like a tractor!Pics before I deliver it to the new owner.

Hey you need to add a sickle to that Furgeson Tractor to make it concours

Posted by: lagunero Dec 25 2004, 12:05 PM

not very exciting but what I always ask for.... J.Crew boxers

Posted by: Bleyseng Dec 25 2004, 12:07 PM

I got new car, a 2003 Passt 1.8T w/ 5 speed. Santa delievered it last night!


Geoff

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 25 2004, 12:07 PM

QUOTE (lagunero @ Dec 25 2004, 11:05 AM)

not very exciting but what I always ask for.... J.Crew boxers

i got me some boxers too!!! and shoes...and.....

Posted by: SLITS Dec 25 2004, 12:08 PM

Oh no, not another undywear thread

Posted by: Joe Sharp Old Dec 25 2004, 12:20 PM

I got some carbs, a camera and a new computer.
Aaron: Wat u gunna du wit da shoes.
Joe

Posted by: Sammy Dec 25 2004, 12:21 PM

I gots a new 'puter (bought it a month ago), a tape measure with built in calcumalator (wife watches too much HSN), a $50 gift certificate to Fry's, and a copy of the book "the complete Porsche" and more stuff on the way.

We actually have three christmas' here, one on christmas eve when my wife's family comes over, then Christmas morning when we open the presents from santa, then on Christmas night when we go over to my meet family.
Kids get to open presents three times! spoiled rotten they are.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 25 2004, 12:34 PM

QUOTE (skline @ Dec 25 2004, 07:34 AM)

Lets hear what you got for Christmas and if you got what you really wanted.

i got a box of fine cuban cigars !!!

couldn't be any happier ...
Andy

Posted by: vsg914 Dec 25 2004, 12:42 PM

I got the day off work.

Andy, what kinda habanos ya get? I'm gonna enjoy an OpusX today.

Posted by: Andyrew Dec 25 2004, 12:45 PM

I got a very nice poker chip set (wood thing that spins, with chips in it (clay, heavy), and cards), a 92 piece craftsman tool set (yippie!!!),

and from my parents, a 914 club hat, carpet for the car, spark plug wires, and driving gloves!

Couldnt be happier!!!

BTW, went for a long drive with dad yesterday in the 914, probably the best present yet was that, I knew he loved it. (let him drive)

Andrew

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 25 2004, 12:48 PM

QUOTE (vsg914 @ Dec 25 2004, 10:42 AM)

Andy, what kinda habanos ya get? I'm gonna enjoy an OpusX today.

i got a nice selection:

MonteCristo's, Cohiba's, Trinidad's and even a few Gloria Cubana's ...

Andy

Posted by: vsg914 Dec 25 2004, 12:54 PM

The monte's are prolly the best of the Habanos. Here's a site that can tell you how to spot the counterfits. The last 6 cubans that have been given to me proved to be fakes. I've even got a fake opus in the past.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar/CA_Counterfeits/Counterfeit_Gallery/0,3390,,00.html

Posted by: Ferg Dec 25 2004, 12:55 PM

I'm getting a 3.0 or 3.2 to replace my 2.7

Ferg

Posted by: Korijo Dec 25 2004, 01:01 PM

new joystick and new rubber for my wheelchair

$2500 Thanks Santa

Posted by: Bleyseng Dec 25 2004, 01:15 PM

Gotta quit doing doughnuts and burnouts, Dave............

Posted by: boxstr Dec 25 2004, 01:20 PM

A fold up laminated map of Califronia, north and south, I love maps, LL Bean driving shoe wool lined slippers, BIC Exact Tip roller pens Circa 2000, Calvin Klien Cologne,Laguile Steak Knives for Palm Desert, and my Bidders Pass for Barret-Jackson auction in Jan. 2005. Last but not least my wifes undying love after she opened her presents. CCLINAGIRLSBESTFRIEND

Posted by: newdeal2 Dec 25 2004, 01:22 PM

The reason for the season...

The birth of Jesus Christ

Just thank Him for the gift of Christmas

Posted by: morphenspectra Dec 25 2004, 01:25 PM

I bought my son a compound bow, the other son a bike, they were so excited. Helped a needy family with Christmas. Giving was the best part of Christmas for me.

HIEDI

Posted by: J P Stein Dec 25 2004, 01:28 PM

STILL WAITING !!!!!!

Everything is burried under the grandkid's stuff and they aren't here yet.

Posted by: J P Stein Dec 25 2004, 02:55 PM

Ah...a suprise...a Sony DVD video recorder. It must be a gud one cause the instructions are 135 pgs long....which is all I need to know bout them

Stand by to be inundated with in-car-AX-vids-w/Weberwail come spring

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 25 2004, 02:56 PM

QUOTE (J P Stein @ Dec 25 2004, 01:55 PM)

Ah...a suprise...a Sony DVD video recorder. It must be a gud one cause the instructions are 135 pgs long....which is all I need to know bout them Stand by to be inundated with in-car-AX-vids-w/Weberwail come spring

got my dad a dvd-recorder.....

Posted by: boxstr Dec 25 2004, 03:13 PM

Hey JP what aboput a 24 hour webcam at the ULFs garage. That way we can all share in the fun of watching you work on the car .
CCLINWEBMASTER

Posted by: Mrs. K Dec 25 2004, 03:25 PM

I got a 7" flat panel drop down under counter TV for
the kitchen. (do you think the family is trying to tell me
to cook more??? )

And some clothes, but alas, no 914
Maybe next year Santa!

Lisa

Posted by: ws91420 Dec 25 2004, 03:36 PM

An apartment, cable modem, and hopefully a life.

Posted by: StratPlayer Dec 25 2004, 03:40 PM

2 hours hands on flying in a single engine aircraft. Kids got me this for christmas, they know I'm and aviation nut and got me 2 hours flight time for some hands on flying. I can't wait.

Posted by: bernbomb914 Dec 25 2004, 10:38 PM

better than a pig that farts, I got a book, a big book, The ultimate history of Porsche
lots of pics it will be fun to read.

Bernie

Posted by: Qarl Dec 25 2004, 10:51 PM

Spent the last two days with family.

I got to cook for everybody... twice...

I got a Lotus Elise...... albeit was 1/18th size and a Lotus Elise history book (actual size)

I got some shirts, and my traditional soap-on-a-rope from my Dad. (I don't have the heart to tell him that I never use them). It's sort of tradition and that's why it's great!

I bought my wife a digital picture frame and loaded it with picture of Hunter last night. It was good to see her get teary-eyed at all of the pictures from the past few years...

And... last but not least... we had Hunter with us for another Christmas... the best gift my wife and I could ask for....

Posted by: Chris Julian Dec 25 2004, 10:59 PM

Looks like I wasn't the only one who got this poster.

CHris


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Posted by: boxstr Dec 25 2004, 11:06 PM

Chris I remeber talking with you at the autocross, did you make it down to Laguna Seca?? Are you going to have your car ready for WCC 2005?
CCLINCAMARILLOHEREICOME

Posted by: jimtab Dec 25 2004, 11:21 PM

Recieved many great gifts, topping the list a "new daughter" for christmas. My son got married this year, everyone is healthy, and I scored enough money from my bonus at work to get the HPH guys to get my car ready for autox and willow springs at the WCC. Oh, and another week off work. Woo, Hoo.

Posted by: Brent Dec 26 2004, 12:14 AM

Gave my Nephew (recent college grad) a 11 pack of Newcastle and enjoyed the stray for myself.

No new 914 sutff, but Mario Bros. Double Dash is keeping the kids occupied. And yes, Cujo my 3 1/2 yr. old still went back to HALO2.


Best gifts were Rawlings Baseball gloves for me and my son so he can start playing in the spring at 7.

Posted by: d7n7master Dec 26 2004, 12:16 AM

Woke up @ 4am to my beautiful, wonderful wife of 15 yrs. tossin' her cookies. (Flu!!!)
Then again @ 4:30, again around 5.
We had the Suburban packed & ready to go last nite to celebrate Christmas in San Diego with our kids & grandkids - couple of hours drive. Called the kids @ 8 & said, sorry - but - could we do this tomorrow??? Shelley's SICK.
What a drag... she's never sick, well almost.
So I'm doin' the "nurse" thing.
Anyway, I'm good. Santa's been good to me all year. I now have all the parts I need for my teener to get her back to being my daily driver. Wife gets the RX-7 I bought last July to drive while my teener got some lovin'. She really likes it!!! It's been a fun car - but - it ain't my teener. Duhhh. So that's cool, maybe we can let the Suburban rest a bit. AND I'm off work 'til the 4th.
Here's a Christmas wish for all of you - May this Christmas be a healthy, happy, joyful, loving time for you and your families & friends.

May all of our sons & daughters come home safe from serving our great country.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!
Oh yeah, &

Posted by: Brent Dec 26 2004, 12:19 AM

Oh.... forgot my Brother in laws friend designed me a new poker chip label in Photoshop. Knowing professional graphic artists is the best! It would have taken me about two months to do what he did in two hours.

Would of bought him beers, but he's alergic (sucks to be him!)

914 for me, F-14 for my Father in law who helped develop the radar system.

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 26 2004, 12:31 AM

not what i wanted. the two people that were crucial to make it happen severely disappointed me.

kevin

Posted by: Bruce Allert Dec 26 2004, 12:37 AM

I was hoping so much for a Canon Digital Rebel that I actually got one My Wife, her brother & his wife, Wife's Mom & Dad all went together & got it for me. Couldn't believe it 6.3 mp and my 28-200 Tamron lens from my Canon Elan fits & works fantastic.

AX pics for the Oregon Chapter PCA are gonna be super fun this new year.

I also got a nice pool cue & 9 ball rack from my parents. A bunch of little stuff from all the families on both sides and am miserably full from Dinner Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ...... everything I wanted & then some

........b

Posted by: Seagrave Dec 26 2004, 12:46 AM

I had both my boys (and their significant others) home for Christmas. Rare these days and the best gift of all.

Posted by: reverie Dec 26 2004, 06:03 AM

Got a couple of cool t-shirts... one says "The floggings will continue until morale improves" and the other one says "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!"

Our 21yo daughter is home from college. She lost 30 lbs since last summer and looks great, but all her clothes keep falling off, so of course we're going shopping for all new clothes. Budgeted $500 for it.. thank goodness for the post-Christmas sales.. and for the "men's comfy chairs" in the women's department.


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Posted by: ejm Dec 26 2004, 09:17 AM

Gifts from my daughters included a pair of Carrera GT's, the latest coffee table book and a calendar.

picture for Geoff and Aaron


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Posted by: Sammy Dec 26 2004, 12:48 PM

We just got home from church and the pastor told us a story that I'd like to share:

A family had invited a friend over for Christmas dinner. After he arived he asked the 6 year old daughter of the host if she had gotten everything she wanted for Christmas. She thought about it, and then said no I didn't but it's all right; it's not my birthday, it's Jesus' birthday.

Kinda reminded me of some things.

Posted by: Howard Dec 26 2004, 02:04 PM

Bernie, think I almost matched your pig and lips

Long time best friend got me Humphrey, the humping dog, and Baabara, the inflatable sheep Think it's my personality??


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Posted by: Mrs. K Dec 26 2004, 03:07 PM

QUOTE (Howard @ Dec 26 2004, 12:04 PM)

Think it's my personality??

YES!

Lisa

Posted by: Meredith Dec 26 2004, 05:25 PM

I got a guitar and music lessons! Woo hoo!

Posted by: MattR Dec 26 2004, 06:25 PM

I got a helmet (yippe!), euro headers (from myself), lots of car washing supplies, in'n out gift certificates, and the carrol smith series and some other books.

Now im just freezing my ass off... christmas time in socal is always tough for me. Its the coldest time of the years.

Posted by: Gint Dec 27 2004, 12:31 AM

I got a lot of tangerine paint! And a big smile from Eric's daughter, Laura.


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Posted by: Gint Dec 27 2004, 12:35 AM

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Posted by: jimtab Dec 27 2004, 12:36 AM

QUOTE (Meredith @ Dec 26 2004, 03:25 PM)

I got a guitar and music lessons! Woo hoo!

Mer, what kind of guitar, accoustic or electric? I've got both. Practice hard and we'll have a "hootenany" at WCC 2006.

Posted by: Meredith Dec 27 2004, 12:51 AM

QUOTE (jimtab @ Dec 26 2004, 10:36 PM)

Mer, what kind of guitar, accoustic or electric? I've got both. Practice hard and we'll have a "hootenany" at WCC 2006.

Acoustic. Come 2006, I'll be ready to jam!

Posted by: Carlitos Way Dec 27 2004, 01:01 AM

I'll bring the PA!!! Jam Session it is at WCC!!! Maybe we should start working on a song list to practice?

Oh.. and BTW... I get to be the lead singer!!!

(sorry to hijack) but I guess I could add I'll be buying new speakers before the end of the year (my own xmas present)

Posted by: KaptKaos Dec 27 2004, 12:29 PM

I got a set of those Pep Boys cheap seats, but they are for my Fiat 850 Spider - gonna go retro hot rod on it I think.

Much needed new pair of slippers.

Some books on modern architecture.

6 piece, 4 wt travel fly rod

Bunk beds for my 4 year old and 2 year old daughters (well not really mine, but I got to put it together.

To the guy with the GT6 - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post some pics. I love those.

- Joe

Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 27 2004, 01:05 PM

Bench grinder, tool box addition, and a nice dig camera. Now I can stop using my ceral box camera! Yeah!

Posted by: BiG bOgGs Dec 27 2004, 07:29 PM

I got permission, and a few grand, from the wife to start shopping for my first 914. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: bernbomb914 Dec 27 2004, 08:19 PM

today I got a belated Christmas present, another grand daughter Katie Ann Gerdes 8 lb 3 oz and 19" of red headed beauty .I am very proud as I was able to watch the birth and video tape it. My daughter did it the hard way, Natural


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Posted by: scruz914 Dec 27 2004, 10:33 PM

QUOTE (Mrs. K @ Dec 25 2004, 02:25 PM)

I got a 7" flat panel drop down under counter TV for the kitchen.  (do you think the family is trying to tell me to cook more??? )

I bought my wife one a couple of years ago. She loves it, I love it, and my daughters love it. You just may find the family in the kitchen more with the boob tube in there.

I got an XBox and the NASCAR 2005 game. It is a total unnecessary toy for me and I am going to have some good old kid type fun with it.

Our cabin in Tahoe is next to a B&B and they just installed a wireless access point. The owner gave me the access code today! Not really a Christmas present but neat because we rely on cell with a planar antenna and dialup over cell is slow. I now have avatars turned on!!!!!!

-Jeff

Posted by: Meredith Dec 28 2004, 01:51 AM

QUOTE (bernbomb914 @ Dec 27 2004, 06:19 PM)

today I got a belated Christmas present, another grand daughter Katie Ann Gerdes 8 lb 3 oz and 19" of red headed beauty .I am very proud as I was able to watch the birth and video tape it. My daughter did it the hard way, Natural

Congratulations! What a great gift.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Dec 28 2004, 08:11 AM

Hey! we got one of those too!!! Our Neice had Austin around 2PM Day After Christmas!

Daddy ain't proud is he???

.....b


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Posted by: zabo Dec 28 2004, 04:45 PM

Santa was good to me this year. Took the kids to Disney for 4 days, then came home to find a MIG welder, a drill press, and a compound miter saw under my Christmas tree. All that is missing was the 914. Hopefully by Summer