What did you get for Christmas

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I have bought soo many tools and turning related items this year, I didn't expect to get much. I did though.

As far as turning related goes......

8" Woodcraft Slow speed grinder on the way

I got a 1/2 ton arbor press from HF for my pen assembly.

I got some things from CSUSA also.

10 brass and 10 nickel light pull chains for making, well, light pulls.

I got some salt and pepper shaker rubber bungs and tops for making S&P shakers.

Add some magnetic rings for making paperclip trays.

I am glad I got these things because they will allow me to expand my horizons a bit and attempt some different types of projects. I look forward to it.

Some cash from a couple people which is going toward a 1/2" Thompson V gouge and a Vari-grind jig from a SNS on another forum.

The best part? All except for the gouge and vari-grind came from LOML. This means she listens, AND supports my habits!!!!!! Can it get much better than that?

Non-turning items included some Blu-Ray movies, NCAA 09 for PS3, a new wallet, a book, a digital barbecue thermometer, an electric roaster oven, a couple of shirts, and some other little things. A very good year for me though.
 
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Christmas was good again this year. Not in material things, but much more important in time together.. We got a huge box of steaks from Omaha Steaks from my son, a couple of checks from the wife's daughters and one from my daughter, plus one from the wife's step-mother.

But since we were alone for Christmas again this year, we continued our tradition of going to a movie and having a Chinese Dinner. The only places open to eat in Knoxville on Christmas day are Chinese and we have a pretty good one near the mall. The wife and I enjoyed a great movie and meal and some great quality time together.
 
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Hey we do that too Chuck. Me and LOML do the whole family thing with her side Christmas eve, and we do our gifts to each other Christmas morning, then my family late morning. We then come home, watch a movie, and "enjoy" Chinese food for dinner. Fa-ra-ra-ra-ra Ra ra-ra-ra
 
My wife and I got to fly from Georgia to Seattle to spend Christmas with our son and his fiance and our daughter, her husband and two of our beautiful grandchildren (ages 2 1/2 and 4 1/2) It was so wonderful to hear the scampering of running feet early on Christmas morning with two little ones yelling Santa came, Santa came at the top of their lungs. It has been a simply wonderful Christmas. Santa did bring me a couple of very nice pen turning related gifts as well. A Drill Doctor 750 and a very nice diamond sharpening stone. That being said, this Christmas goes down as one of the best because we have been so very Blessed with wonderful children and beautiful grandchildren to enjoy it with.

God Bless.

Jim Smith
 
I had a lovely Christmas with my wife and kids, I got a Sony Reader which I love, some new clothes, Joop aftershave which is the one I like and chocolate. Quality time with my to girls was the best gift as they are growing up so fast, where does the time go? :)
 
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I got money from my parents which is what they do every year. Not sure just yet what I will do with that. My wife and kids got me a new pair of pajama pants which is what I wear when I am on the computer at home. very comfortable and always needed item. they also have a new laser guide for my drill press on order but it did not make it here on time. probably a good thing since I have so much more to be doing in my shop than playing with my drill press. The best gift of all is having all my children here and spending last night with my nephew and his family. He is being deployed to Iraq next month so we may not have him home next year for Christmas. We played Call of Duty on his 360 all evening. That is one hard game to play with someone that actually has training in tactics.
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Daniel,
Tell you nephew that I said thank you for serving. My family and I appreciate it very much. He should know that just like the other troops, he is appreciated and his sacrifices dont go un-noticed.

Merry Christmas
Brian
 
This Christmas was very nice for me because my son is old enough (18 mos.) now to understand he has presents and what to do with the paper. I was just very happy to get him a bunch of cool new toys.
I was also able to make my father a nice oak box with cocobolo splines that holds a pen, mag. glass, and letter opener all made from the same piece of cocobolo. My first box.. It came out ok, but I could see where I went wrong and I will fix it with the next one.

As for me, I got some gift cards to, grizzly, woodcraft, and hut. I also got a bunch of clothes, sneakers, and a 500gb external hard drive from my girlfriends parents.
Santa brought me a new Ryobi 10" table saw. The one I normally use is a contractor model craftsman which is nice, but in the garage. Garage is too cold to make cuts acurately and safely. I also got a few books, and some other odds and ends..
All-and-all I have to say this was a great Christmas.
 
Instead of giving us presents this year, my wife and I donated to several different institutions this year. First we bought a number of toys for "Toys for Tots" (organized by the USMC). Then we donated money to USACares
(http://www.usacares.org/) - an organization that provides assistance to military families that financially struggle. And finally we made a donation to Best Friends Animal Society (http://www.bestfriends.org/).
We have pretty much everything we need, I have no space in my shop for a new toy, and there a many that are in need - humans and animals. We live a good life and we like to help out when we can. I guess some of the money I made this year with pens was well spend for the causes listed above.
Well, today I take my wife shopping - she says that there always good buys after the holidays - hope she is right.
 
As I spend my money on my hobbies, this year my family including LOML gave me clothes which I needed for going to Church and other functions requiring something other than Levi's and sweatshirts or Tshirts. Being retired I find no need to be fashion plate. 1 pair of slacks, a white shirt and a tie and sport jacket is enough for me.

Had a great time with family on Christmas Eve and Day. It was a little quieter this year but still an enjoyable holiday.

Didn't get any gift cards and I actually went out and shopped for gifts to give and only gave one gift card. For some reason I decided that this year I would spend the time instead of taking the easy way out with the gift card. Now don't get me wrong I didn't fight the crowds. Went out early as soon as the store would open. Did my resarch online so I knew what to get and where to get it.

Tom
 
Lost my Mom last year right before Christmas and I couldn't get into the spirit. This year was good...different but good. I got a lathe and drill press. My bride got a laptop. The kids are all grown and seem to only want money so that's pretty easy. No grandkids yet.

Life is pretty good. :)
 
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