Peace and Goodwill

[v7john]

Nadolig llawen a blwyddyn newydd dda i chi gyd.

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[oldbike54]

 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" 


  Dusty

[LowRyter]

I would guess that about 2/3 of the population are with you on that Pete.  And 99% for the Peace and Goodwill stuff. 

[jackson]

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. 

[oldbike54]

 Geez guys , are we incapable of having at least one thread that doesn't turn contentious 

  Dusty

[jackson]

Geez guys , are we incapable of having at least one thread that doesn't turn contentious 

  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. 

[Guzzistajohn]

Geez guys , are we incapable of having at least one thread that doesn't turn contentious 

  Dusty



Really, Some of you guys could lighten up a little. The good news is we have had plenty of positive comments. Thanks guys!

[oldbike54]

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

[Nic in Western NYS]

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.

[Penderic]

 

[Scud]

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.

[Guzzistajohn]

 

 

Nice work Penderic! 

[Tom]

uh....oh...... turning religious here.

[Nic in Western NYS]

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. 

[oldbike54]

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. 

 Which would make this thread decidedly , er , secular 

  Dusty

[John Ulrich]

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.   

[Xlratr]

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