Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 24, 2018, 09:50:04 PM
And you know the MTO rule ... :pok:
:worthless:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 24, 2018, 09:52:48 PM
JR
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 24, 2018, 09:55:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4SXpOFQ9T8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4SXpOFQ9T8)
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 24, 2018, 10:05:43 PM
Maybe this would be better of in the break room ... (any Mods around, working Christmas Eve ... ? :ahhh).
Post by: RF52 on December 25, 2018, 12:02:21 AM
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Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 25, 2018, 12:11:38 AM
As we have to celebrate english christmas I won't have anything until tomorrow
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My family (and a lot of people in this part of Flanders/Belgium) celebrate Christmas Eve with the wife and kids, and Christmas with the relatives (= parents/grandparents/brothers/sisters/uncles/aunts...).
So basically the best gifts are given and received on Christmas Eve over here :D.
But I can wait ... :popcorn:
Post by: RF52 on December 25, 2018, 12:18:25 AM
We were suppossed to open some tonight and some tomorrow but that plan fell through, but I got to open a gift from my dogAs we have to celebrate english christmas I won't have anything until tomorrow
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My family (and a lot of people in this part of Flanders/Belgium) celebrate Christmas Eve with the wife and kids, and Christmas with the relatives (= parents/grandparents/brothers/sisters/uncles/aunts...).
So basically the best gifts are given and received on Christmas Eve over here :D.
But I can wait ... :popcorn:
A waterproof slingbag so I can try teaching him to swim with me next year 
pics tomorrow :cheers:Sent fra min FRD-L09 via Tapatalk
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 25, 2018, 12:19:48 AM
We were suppossed to open some tonight and some tomorrow but that plan fell through, but I got to open a gift from my dogAs we have to celebrate english christmas I won't have anything until tomorrow
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My family (and a lot of people in this part of Flanders/Belgium) celebrate Christmas Eve with the wife and kids, and Christmas with the relatives (= parents/grandparents/brothers/sisters/uncles/aunts...).
So basically the best gifts are given and received on Christmas Eve over here :D.
But I can wait ... :popcorn:
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Cool :2tu:.
:cheers:
Post by: ducttapetech on December 25, 2018, 02:18:22 AM
Post by: kirk13 on December 25, 2018, 02:25:11 AM
Post by: Smashie on December 25, 2018, 02:41:55 AM
I got a lump of coal......
A whole lump! All to yourself or do you have to share? :rofl:
Post by: Alan K. on December 25, 2018, 06:12:42 AM
Post by: Whoey on December 25, 2018, 11:53:59 AM
Post by: Serena on December 25, 2018, 12:32:23 PM
My dad is getting hospitalized tomorrow. Just had a nice evening yesterday.
Post by: RF52 on December 25, 2018, 05:31:53 PM
Post by: RF52 on December 25, 2018, 05:32:57 PM
A sling drybag, a dremel and a woodburning camping stove :cheers:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181225/2f46e755424ce2f01c7365f7a08f5991.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181225/483717874d4ecb85dc7a9e6f77ed448c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181225/3cecbc9acd99d20492168b6b239c4fc0.jpg)
Post by: RF52 on December 25, 2018, 05:33:15 PM
We're not doing presents this year, other things on our mind.Hope your dad will get better.
My dad is getting hospitalized tomorrow. Just had a nice evening yesterday.
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Post by: ducttapetech on December 25, 2018, 05:38:47 PM
All to myself this time. I was sorta good this year. :rofl:I got a lump of coal......
A whole lump! All to yourself or do you have to share? :rofl:
Post by: ducttapetech on December 25, 2018, 05:39:58 PM
My present would appear to be the new server and the headaches it involves...Best of luck Whoey. This place wouldn't be here without your skills.
Post by: ducttapetech on December 25, 2018, 05:40:52 PM
We're not doing presents this year, other things on our mind.Hope your dad will get better.
My dad is getting hospitalized tomorrow. Just had a nice evening yesterday.
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I agree. Best of luck to him.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 25, 2018, 05:42:40 PM
JR
Post by: Yadda on December 25, 2018, 07:02:16 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 25, 2018, 07:07:22 PM
A Worx wheelbarrow.Interesting!
JR
Post by: Yadda on December 25, 2018, 07:20:58 PM
A Worx Aerocart wheelbarrow.Interesting!
JR
It has all the accessories attached at the moment. Great size for my small yard.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 25, 2018, 07:25:51 PM
I bet, could use one myself..A Worx Aerocart wheelbarrow.Interesting!
JR
It has all the accessories attached at the moment. Great size for my small yard.
JR
Post by: Serena on December 25, 2018, 07:32:54 PM
Post by: SteveC on December 25, 2018, 08:11:14 PM
We're not doing presents this year, other things on our mind.
My dad is getting hospitalized tomorrow. Just had a nice evening yesterday.
Best wishes for your dad !
Post by: Mechanickal on December 25, 2018, 08:28:19 PM
I got a few bits and pieces that are not really worth mentioning.
I did however, received a Fisher Space Pen, mango wood post sorting box and a Spyderco! :ahhh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181225/3fbb0ab6a18a987fa1c5d8394ee98080.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181225/7746d3875749fb9597ac6736ae27fdc7.jpg)
Post by: getahl on December 25, 2018, 08:30:31 PM
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 25, 2018, 08:47:25 PM
I didn't know the Christmas Eve thingy was something typical for Belgium (Flanders to be more precise ...) Nick, that's why I was being careful with my "statement" ;).
P.S.: That Spyderco is real nice, I know the outdoor store we both go to started selling these, but I have not given in to the temptation ... (not yet, at least ::)).
Post by: gustophersmob on December 25, 2018, 08:53:08 PM
Post by: Mechanickal on December 25, 2018, 08:54:12 PM
That Spyderco is real nice, I know the outdoor store we both go to started selling these, but I have not given in to the temptation ... (not yet, at least ::)).
They do??!
Why the smurf didn't I know yet??!!
This one came from a dear friend of mine.
He chose the UKPK so it can be taken to just about any country while not running into trouble.
Furthermore, I expanded on your Christmas eve statement because you mentioned it...
Aren't you a refference like 60% of Flemish people?? :shrug:
Post by: Mechanickal on December 25, 2018, 09:04:56 PM
At those prices you're better off ordering from KnT!
Although the Centredrive and Vic oil are in nice discounts...
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 25, 2018, 09:05:38 PM
That Spyderco is real nice, I know the outdoor store we both go to started selling these, but I have not given in to the temptation ... (not yet, at least ::)).
They do??!
Why the smurf didn't I know yet??!!
This one came from a dear friend of mine.
He chose the UKPK so it can be taken to just about any country while not running into trouble.
Furthermore, I expanded on your Christmas eve statement because you mentioned it...
Aren't you a refference like 60% of Flemish people?? :shrug:
Well, they sell Spyderco knives now, but not the one you got apparently.
I'm not a refference for like 60% of Flemish people :twak:.
But when you and your family also open gifts on Christmas Eve ... I guess the both of us together will almost represent about 60% of the Flemish population ;).
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Or did you guys just open them on Christmas Eve after reading my statement ... :P.
Post by: Mechanickal on December 25, 2018, 09:09:37 PM
No, I was too drunk to read here :rofl:
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 25, 2018, 09:15:55 PM
Just checked their site...
At those prices you're better off ordering from KnT!
Although the Centredrive and Vic oil are in nice discounts...
Yes, I only buy stuff there when it's on sale ...
But when it's on sale, you can get some sweet deals there, I remember buying two Skeletools there a couple of years ago for 49 Euro/piece, which is still the best deal I've seen on them around here until this day.
I've bought Fjällräven outdoor winter trousers at -75% there in the past, which pushed them into my price range (since they cost an arm and a legg normally, well two leggs to be precise ::)).
That Center-Drive is tempting, but I've got so much new stuff these last days that I think I'm going to let this one pass ...
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 25, 2018, 09:20:16 PM
Great looking Pioneer mate :tu:.
I've got myself that one last summer during a trip to Vaduz (Liechtenstein) while I was on vacation in Austria. I'm one of those s*ckers who got hooked on those yearly Special Editions :-[.
Post by: gustophersmob on December 25, 2018, 09:36:28 PM
@ gustophersmob:
Great looking Pioneer mate :tu:.
I've got myself that one last summer during a trip to Vaduz (Liechtenstein) while I was on vacation in Austria. I'm one of those s*ckers who got hooked on those yearly Special Editions :-[.
Nothing wrong with that! :cheers:
Mine was a gift from my oldest two daughters. It's going to replace my black pioneer as my edc
Post by: Serena on December 25, 2018, 09:53:40 PM
Post by: Wessaen on December 26, 2018, 08:41:45 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 26, 2018, 02:55:59 PM
And perhaps most importantly, decent weather to make the three hour (each way) drive to and from Megan's grandmother's house!
All in all, not a bad Christmas this year!
Def
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 26, 2018, 05:41:28 PM
Like TG said, Christmas eve counts most here in Belgium.That wood box is nice!
I got a few bits and pieces that are not really worth mentioning.
I did however, received a Fisher Space Pen, mango wood post sorting box and a Spyderco! :ahhh
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181225/3fbb0ab6a18a987fa1c5d8394ee98080.jpg)
Post by: Mechanickal on December 26, 2018, 06:05:48 PM
That wood box is nice!
Thanks!
I've put some stuff inside by now.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181226/b677cf8638885bc64dfce08b302c26c8.jpg)
Post by: AlephZero on December 27, 2018, 10:52:38 AM
I did not know how much I was missing driving games :pok:
:D
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on December 27, 2018, 11:02:47 AM
No multitools, alas. My family and friends have so far resisted any attempt at indoctrination :cheers:
Post by: kottskrapa on December 27, 2018, 11:10:41 AM
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
Post by: ThePeacent on December 27, 2018, 06:18:06 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/uP1NNir.jpg)
Post by: Mechanickal on December 28, 2018, 08:34:44 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on December 28, 2018, 09:37:24 PM
Very interesting to read of their experiences, serving their country, what they observed, how they felt, and almost to a T, how their service and experiences made them better persons, as they survived and felt obligated to make the best of each day, treating it as a gift.
Many have also taken part on Northeast Indiana Honor flights, which take veterans to Washington DC to tour the Memorials built to honor their service.
The most interesting also shared trips visiting Europe towns they had liberated, and burial sites of comrades, as well as sites they came ashore at on D-Day or later.
My family's Christmas is the 30th due to the son's work schedules along with sport event schedules of grandkids. Best day to gather the clan.
If I receive anything I will share.
Right now it appears the Belgium's have the most to share :like: I am sure others got neat stuff as well. Looking forward to JR's dried meats. :hatsoff: :hatsoff:
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 28, 2018, 10:34:23 PM
I did receive a book from my wife, the 3rd of a series by a local author who has been interviewing WWI and WWII veterans.
Very interesting to read of their experiences, serving their country, what they observed, how they felt, and almost to a T, how their service and experiences made them better persons, as they survived and felt obligated to make the best of each day, treating it as a gift.
Many have also taken part on Northeast Indiana Honor flights, which take veterans to Washington DC to tour the Memorials built to honor their service.
The most interesting also shared trips visiting Europe towns they had liberated, and burial sites of comrades, as well as sites they came ashore at on D-Day or later.
My family's Christmas is the 30th due to the son's work schedules along with sport event schedules of grandkids. Best day to gather the clan.
If I receive anything I will share.
Right now it appears the Belgium's have the most to share :like: I am sure others got neat stuff as well. Looking forward to JR's dried meats. :hatsoff: :hatsoff:
That book sounds very interesting :tu:.
Some of you might know by know that I'm a bit of a WWI and WWII history buff, and a book full of personal experiences of the men who fought the Wars that gave us our freedom today ... that's something priceless in my opinion.
If you ever decide to visit some of the famous sites in Belgium, let me know ;).
P.S.: just noticed that I have not yet posted my own gifts ... :doh:
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 28, 2018, 11:04:01 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/boAhaip.jpg)
All of my favorite type of boxes :woohoo:.
P.S.: Note to myself : The wife remembers everything I told her these last months, a simple "that Leatherman is not very common around here", or "that discount is nice" or ..., it all gets stored on her harddrive :ahhh.
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 28, 2018, 11:07:43 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/sJdrYEc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QfxltgQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZmIOtUr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/B3Vb8xu.jpg)
Post by: RF52 on December 28, 2018, 11:44:16 PM
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Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 29, 2018, 01:03:44 AM
Nice! :like:
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That's what I thought when I opened them :D.
I knew about the Olight S1R Baton and Olight i1R EOS, and of course I also knew about the 2 Leatherman Charge +'s since I got them through this place ::) (only one is shown in the pics, since I've been EDC'ing the other from the day they arrived here :whistle:).
I did not know about the Olight H1R Nova. I'd been lurking at it when we bought the other Olights, but decided it was too expensive. But a couple of days later my wife went back to the store (to buy the Surge, see below) and noticed they were -30% so ...
I also did not know about the BO/Stainless Surge (once again, I may have picked up the box one time, and it was on a discount as well).
And the same goes for the RealTree/BO Fuse, that one sat in a display cabinet at the local army surplus store for years and I may have pointed it out a couple of times :whistle:. And after my wife had seen how happy I was with the RealTree leather Leatherman sheaths I found, she went to the store and got me the Fuse (and she also got a nice -15% discount, since nobody else wanted to buy it, so it seems :think:).
And last but not least, the Casio GWG-1000 1AER Mudmaster :drool:. I'd been thinking about buying one of these for years, and I finally got one right before last summer (be it the GWG-1000 1A3ER, same module, different colours). And I LOVE (really LOOOOOVE !!!) this watch. It puts a smile on my face every time I wear it, this is the most awesome watch I've bought ever. And a couple of weeks ago I noticed the shop where I bought my GWG-1000 1A3ER had the 1AER on sale, and I've never ever seen these on sale, so I was tempted, very tempted ... but decided to let it pass. And when a couple of days later I went to their site to check if it was still on sale it said they were sold out, and would never be back in stock again, I was very, very disappointed ... (you guys know the feeling, when you just know you missed out on a sweet deal, that feeling). Turned out my wife got one of the last 2 :D.
All I can say is that I'm very happy, and this is exceptional, don't you guys go thinking that I always get this much, other years I'm happy when there's one tool or light under the Christmas tree, this year was truly special :D.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 29, 2018, 01:18:11 AM
I did receive a book from my wife, the 3rd of a series by a local author who has been interviewing WWI and WWII veterans.Sooner or later,
Very interesting to read of their experiences, serving their country, what they observed, how they felt, and almost to a T, how their service and experiences made them better persons, as they survived and felt obligated to make the best of each day, treating it as a gift.
Many have also taken part on Northeast Indiana Honor flights, which take veterans to Washington DC to tour the Memorials built to honor their service.
The most interesting also shared trips visiting Europe towns they had liberated, and burial sites of comrades, as well as sites they came ashore at on D-Day or later.
My family's Christmas is the 30th due to the son's work schedules along with sport event schedules of grandkids. Best day to gather the clan.
If I receive anything I will share.
Right now it appears the Belgium's have the most to share :like: I am sure others got neat stuff as well. Looking forward to JR's dried meats. :hatsoff: :hatsoff:
JR
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 29, 2018, 01:20:57 AM
JR
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 29, 2018, 01:22:26 AM
JR
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 29, 2018, 01:31:53 AM
I guess I can consider this as an Xmas gift, I got it today and this bad boys going in the living room for my butt!
JR
Man's best friend (besides from the 4 legged kind :)).
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 29, 2018, 02:51:22 AM
Totally!I guess I can consider this as an Xmas gift, I got it today and this bad boys going in the living room for my butt!
JR
Man's best friend (besides from the 4 legged kind :)).
In our first house we had two, litterly side by side, yet with a mini stand between, with a mini fridge on top then a mini microwave on top of that, all set up to watch tv and movies!
Thirsty? Just reach in and grab a drink, need popcorn? Reach under the stand and throw it in the micro, all while not leaving you comfy recliner!
JR
Post by: LoopCutter on December 29, 2018, 11:58:40 PM
Fortunately for me, my bride is one of a kind as well!!! ;)
Post by: MTFool on December 30, 2018, 02:37:48 AM
Thank you Mrs. Fool :tu:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 30, 2018, 02:56:55 AM
JR
Post by: Kev D on December 30, 2018, 05:33:48 AM
Post by: Serena on December 30, 2018, 07:59:08 AM
It was all smart home items for me, 2 plugs, 3 bulbs a room sensor and a doorbellMy kind of gifts…
Post by: Chako on December 30, 2018, 12:08:22 PM
Post by: dks on December 30, 2018, 01:20:12 PM
Post by: twiliter on December 30, 2018, 02:25:07 PM
I managed to circumvent Christmas again this year. :woohoo:
Post by: Chako on December 30, 2018, 02:49:22 PM
Post by: Top-Gear-24 on December 30, 2018, 05:48:32 PM
I got a mutt I was surprised by it, wasn't expecting this one for sure
Thank you Mrs. Fool :tu:
The MUT has always been one of my favorite Leatherman Tools, even though I don't carry it often. But it's a great tool and it looks even greater, a very high :drool: factor in my opinion ;).
Post by: MadPlumbarian on December 30, 2018, 06:17:25 PM
Nothing - not even a quickie!Bummer, I’m with you in that subject, I’m sure it won’t be till next year..
JR