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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Guzzistajohn on December 16, 2015, 11:35:48 PM
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In an effort to remain politically correct, positive and abide by the forum rules, I would personally like be the 1st one to wish each and every member joyful Happy Holidays and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2016.
Oh, and get in some miles in '16 while your at it!
John S. in Springfield, Mo.
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That is considerate.
My hopes are that everyone finds another bike to add to the stable and better yet if its a Guzzi, running for non wrenchers and projects for those that do.
Thoughts and hopes for those with challenges in life, wishes of good health and sound mind and that all those with us remain so for a long prosperous time. If ever there was a group of people who for the most part never see each other but prove out Bill Withers song, Lean on Me, it can be found here.
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Mele Kalikimaka.
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Merry Christmas , happy Kwanzaa , Happy Hanukkah (although it is over already) , joyous Solstice , or just plain old happy holidays . There , and if I left anyone out , apologies . Wishing others happiness and spreading goodwill is a great thing , Thanks John :thumb:
Dusty
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I'm NOT a Christian-Nazi.
But I celebrate Christmas.
So unless I know for sure you celebrate something else, I just say Merry Christmas.
It means the same thing as "Happy holidays, while specifying that's the one I celebrate." Nothing more, nothing nefarious.
So MERRY CHRISTMAS! :azn:
(Though honestly I'm starting to think I need to celebrate Festivus - "now for the airing of the grievances") :grin:
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(Though honestly I'm starting to think I need to celebrate Festivus - "now for the airing of the grievances") :grin:
:1: " for all of us".... :thumb: :thumb:
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"Hyvaa Joulua"
Politically correct, since you don't know what it means... Unless you're a Finn and that's what Finns say to each other's during Christmas time. (And we sure aren't politically correct people)
To the remaining crew, I would like to wish Merry Christmas!
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OK, I was being PC and thinking MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Well, Merry Christmas right back atcha!
And for you other, otherwise disenfranchised out there; you woefully underrepresented harborers of - as of yet - un-aired grievances... a hearty "Pleasant Festivus" upon you'se.
Feats of strength to follow at a later date.
Todd.
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Feats of strength to follow at a later date.
:laugh: :grin: :laugh:
This totally reminds me of what is now a legendary Thanksgiving among my inlaw's (Jenn's brothers/sisters/cousins etc.).
We have a number of martial artists in the family as I've mentioned over the years. Jenn, her next two baby sisters (including the marine) and myself being the most serious, but all 7 of her siblings (and some of their significant others) have trained for a least a few years and have some rudimentary understanding.
Jenn has an uncle, he's a bit of character and I'll leave it at that, and not at all interested in the arts, or most physical activities. He's also a BIG guy (though after a gastric surgery and a complete change of lifestyle he's much smaller now, again, I'll leave it at that).
But one particularly drunken Thanksgiving he went on and on about how much bullshyte the martial arts were and how it would mean nothing when he outweighed his opponent by over 100# (which he did me at that Thanksgiving).
Our explanations of simple physics meant nothing, he basically demanded an demonstration. So the family poured out of the house onto the front lawn where he told me to "take him down". I thought he just wanted to see how in theory it would work and didn't realize for the first few seconds that he planned on resisting (belligerently) as much as possible, so he was a little more bruised and little more muddy than I think either of us had initially expected once I dropped him and held him in a choke hold until he was satisfied.
The aforementioned event is brought up pretty much annually in that household and referred to as:
THANKSGIVING FIGHT CLUB
Any reference to it instantly brings howling laughter to the room.
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Happy Holidays
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
(don't over think it)
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Poodles send tail wags.
They are hoping for a fresh bale of chewy treats from Santa-Poodle. Daughters always find new toys for them to put in their poodle-stockings (hung with care by the fireplace already).
What I want is loan approval on our new house mortgage before Christmas. Otherwise I would be very happy with a new sport-watch that is both water proof, large dial, has a date and that rain and salt water won't eat up. A Negroni on Christmas eve would be nice too.
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What I want is loan approval on our new house mortgage before Christmas.
Especially since the feds finally raised interest rates, for what, the first time in a DECADE! :shocked:
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Merry Christmas to everyone, too, and happy holidays!
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A very Merry Christmas to all !
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Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Cindy, Dean and the boys.
Fargo, our newest addition to the family. Found him in the road, local farmer said I could keep him. A new playmate for Angus
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Dean
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Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Cindy, Dean and the boys.
Fargo, our newest addition to the family. Found him in the road, local farmer said I could keep him. A new playmate for Angus
(http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s454/glrose1/20151117_165244_zpshflm3q8x.jpg?t=1450289653)
Dean
Awwwww he looks like a dandy!
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I'm NOT a Christian-Nazi.
But I celebrate Christmas.
So unless I know for sure you celebrate something else, I just say Merry Christmas.
It means the same thing as "Happy holidays, while specifying that's the one I celebrate." Nothing more, nothing nefarious.
So MERRY CHRISTMAS! :azn:
(Though honestly I'm starting to think I need to celebrate Festivus - "now for the airing of the grievances") :grin:
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Esp. joyous Solstice -- the promise of longer (daylight) days ahead! Only 3 or 4 months until spring!
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Merry Christmas! from the Deep South.
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Pokey.
Classy touch with the sales tag on the Festivus pole. :grin:
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A heart-felt wish for Peace and Good Will during this season and all others.
Dave
Galveston
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A heart-felt wish for Peace and Good Will during this season and all others.
Dave
Galveston
:1: from the backside of the planet; sun shining and a nice temp down here.
Breva gets taken out this afternoon. :thumb:
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God jul, as we say here in Norge-land.
Cheers, everybody!
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Merry HolliQuanzaSticeniK ahmas..... Or strength and fortune on the "Night-Of-Generosity"
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Merry Christmas! from the Deep South.
Hey, that's my line! :boozing:
~Michael in Hotlanta
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In an effort to remain politically correct, positive and abide by the forum rules, I would personally like be the 1st one to wish each and every member joyful Happy Holidays and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2016.
Oh, and get in some miles in '16 while your at it!
John S. in Springfield, Mo.
Did you write this while drinking out of your red Starbucks cup? :boozing:
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As a brutal and hardened atheist I have no problem with Christmas or any other celebration. As long as it promotes peace and goodwill to all men, (And women and kids etc.) that's just fine and dandy by me.
Have to say I hate the greedfest and wasteful consumerism of what 'Christmas' has become.
Pete
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As a brutal and hardened atheist I have no problem with Christmas or any other celebration. As long as it promotes peace and goodwill to all men, (And women and kids etc.) that's just fine and dandy by me.
Have to say I hate the greedfest and wasteful consumerism of what 'Christmas' has become.
Pete
Amen to THAT!
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Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda i chi gyd.
https://translate.google.co.uk/#auto/en/nadolig%20llawen%20a%20blwyddyn%20newydd%20dda%20i%20chi%20gyd (https://translate.google.co.uk/#auto/en/nadolig%20llawen%20a%20blwyddyn%20newydd%20dda%20i%20chi%20gyd)
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Heck , I believe in Thrasher , Dasher's mean spirited overly aggressive cousin .
"I thought you were a myth" "I am a myth , if you tell anyone about me I'll kill you" :evil:
Dusty
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I would guess that about 2/3 of the population are with you on that Pete. And 99% for the Peace and Goodwill stuff.
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As a brutal and hardened atheist I have no problem with Christmas or any other celebration. As long as it promotes peace and goodwill to all men, (And women and kids etc.) that's just fine and dandy by me. Have to say I hate the greedfest and wasteful consumerism of what 'Christmas' has become.
Pete
Pete, you & I share the same lack of religion and hate of what Christmas has become. Nonetheless, I continue to hold out hope that people will care more about each other than they do for material items and that the world will become a more peaceful place.
Now, I've got to drag that Festivus pole down from the attic so the airing of grievances and feats of strength can begin.
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Geez guys , are we incapable of having at least one thread that doesn't turn contentious :huh:
Dusty
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Geez guys , are we incapable of having at least one thread that doesn't turn contentious :huh:
Dusty
The majority of people that I have known who ride motorcycles (in my 67 years on the earth) tend to be people with strong opinions. They are NOT necessarily the same opinions since each person forms their own opinions about things, usually from personal, life experiences. There will NEVER be a 100% total agreement on any subject between a group of motorcycle riders. Possibly, a group of Green Peace devotees since those personality types tend to be all about conformity and political correctness........ ....... but you'll never achieve total conformity between a group of die-hard motorcyclists.
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Geez guys , are we incapable of having at least one thread that doesn't turn contentious :huh:
Dusty
Really, Some of you guys could lighten up a little. The good news is we have had plenty of positive comments. Thanks guys!
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The majority of people that I have known who ride motorcycles (in my 67 years on the earth) tend to be people with strong opinions. They are NOT necessarily the same opinions since each person forms their own opinions about things, usually from personal, life experiences. There will NEVER be a 100% total agreement on any subject between a group of motorcycle riders. Possibly, a group of Green Peace devotees since those personality types tend to be all about conformity and political correctness........ ....... but you'll never achieve total conformity between a group of die-hard motorcyclists.
Nothing to do with conformity , trust me , my beliefs are nothing like yours or probably anyone else's here . Just thouight maybe we could get through a thread wishing good will and peace W/O some one getting all grouchy .
Dusty
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As a brutal and hardened atheist I have no problem with Christmas or any other celebration. As long as it promotes peace and goodwill to all men, (And women and kids etc.) that's just fine and dandy by me.
Have to say I hate the greedfest and wasteful consumerism of what 'Christmas' has become.
Pete
Rock on Pete. Merry Christmas and all the best to the folks on this list.
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My favorite days during this time of year are the days between the official holidays - not the holidays themselves. I hope you all get to enjoy those "betweener" days - wrench or ride.
FWIW - nothing here felt contentious or argumentative to me. Just people sharing opinions.
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Nice work Penderic! :laugh: :laugh: :thumb: :thumb: :grin: :grin:
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uh....oh...... turning religious here.
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uh....oh...... turning religious here.
Maybe, but the angelic little one in the snow was posted right after my nod to Pete. Perhaps it is an an image of baby Pete. :wink:
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Maybe, but the angelic little one in the snow was posted right after my nod to Pete. Perhaps it is an an image of baby Pete. :wink:
Which would make this thread decidedly , er , secular :laugh:
Dusty
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Merry Christmas everyone.
We had our Guzzi Christmas party hours ago and had great evening catching up on everyone's past year and purchases (old Guzzi's are still out there in barns) and hearing about future purchases being chased. It's a time to be cherished when old and new friends can get together for a few hours and sit back and relax and share a few laughs and learn a few new things. :thumb:
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A very "Frohe Weihnachten" to all of you from over here in Germany. Not looking very Christmassy outside yet, 13 degrees c, but a Gluhwein might help! :-)
Tree's up, Christmas music playing, mince pies in the kitchen, all's good!
Have a great time everyone!
John
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