Author Topic: Peace and Goodwill (Read 11048 times)

Guzzistajohn · « **on:** December 16, 2015, 11:35:48 PM »

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.

canuguzzi · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:08:06 AM »

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.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:09:36 AM »

Mele Kalikimaka.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2015, 08:45:18 AM »

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

Dusty

Kev m · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2015, 09:03:20 AM »

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!

(Though honestly I'm starting to think I need to celebrate Festivus - "now for the airing of the grievances")

PJPR01 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2015, 09:27:16 AM »

Quote from: Kev m on December 17, 2015, 09:03:20 AM

(Though honestly I'm starting to think I need to celebrate Festivus - "now for the airing of the grievances")

:1: " for all of us"....

Green1000S · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2015, 09:44:50 AM »

"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!

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2015, 09:51:57 AM »

OK, I was being PC and thinking MERRY CHRISTMAS!

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2015, 09:56:59 AM »

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.

Kev m · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2015, 10:09:11 AM »

Quote from: cruzziguzzi on December 17, 2015, 09:56:59 AM

Feats of strength to follow at a later date.

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.

LowRyter · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2015, 11:00:31 AM »

Happy Holidays

(don't over think it)

lucydad · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2015, 11:07:19 AM »

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.

Kev m · « **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2015, 11:16:00 AM »

Quote from: lucydad on December 17, 2015, 11:07:19 AM

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!

JeffOlson · « **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2015, 11:57:35 AM »

Merry Christmas to everyone, too, and happy holidays!

tazio · « **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:09:17 PM »

A very Merry Christmas to all !

Dean Rose · « **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:36:52 PM »

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

Dean

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:41:30 PM »

Quote from: Dean Rose on December 17, 2015, 12:36:52 PM

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

Dean

Awwwww he looks like a dandy!

jas67 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 17, 2015, 12:50:29 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on December 17, 2015, 09:03:20 AM

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!

(Though honestly I'm starting to think I need to celebrate Festivus - "now for the airing of the grievances")

:1:

Esp. joyous Solstice -- the promise of longer (daylight) days ahead! Only 3 or 4 months until spring!

Tom · « **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:02:13 PM »

Merry Christmas! from the Deep South.

LowRyter · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2015, 01:14:44 PM »

Pokey.

Classy touch with the sales tag on the Festivus pole.

davedel44 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 17, 2015, 03:06:20 PM »

A heart-felt wish for Peace and Good Will during this season and all others.

Dave
Galveston

Muzz · « **Reply #21 on:** December 17, 2015, 05:25:30 PM »

Quote from: davedel44 on December 17, 2015, 03:06:20 PM

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.

pebra · « **Reply #22 on:** December 17, 2015, 05:48:04 PM »

God jul, as we say here in Norge-land.
Cheers, everybody!

motodoc43 · « **Reply #23 on:** December 17, 2015, 06:01:29 PM »

Merry HolliQuanzaSticeniK ahmas..... Or strength and fortune on the "Night-Of-Generosity"

tazio · « **Reply #24 on:** December 17, 2015, 06:20:40 PM »

Quote from: Tom on December 17, 2015, 01:02:13 PM

Merry Christmas! from the Deep South.

Hey, that's my line!

~Michael in Hotlanta

Penderic · « **Reply #25 on:** December 17, 2015, 06:45:17 PM »

Shorty · « **Reply #26 on:** December 17, 2015, 11:19:54 PM »

Rox · « **Reply #27 on:** December 18, 2015, 01:00:24 AM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on December 16, 2015, 11:35:48 PM

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?

Vasco DG · « **Reply #28 on:** December 18, 2015, 06:04:05 AM »

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

tazio · « **Reply #29 on:** December 18, 2015, 07:12:43 AM »

Quote from: Vasco DG on December 18, 2015, 06:04:05 AM

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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Author Topic: Peace and Goodwill (Read 11048 times)

canuguzzi

oldbike54

lucydad

motodoc43

Penderic

Vasco DG