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« on: December 20, 2008, 08:41 PM »

Sometimes I forget why this is my favorite forum. Going on some other forums for a few weeks has reminded me.

Merry Christmas guys.
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« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2008, 08:54 PM »

Nikao

Merry Christmas to you and all as well.  This time of year makes you realize all of your blessings and I am sure I speak for the group in saying we are blessed to have you here.  This place has really come around lately and I second your thoughts on how much I enjoy being here!

Hopefully Santa will bring Festools to all of us!
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« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2008, 09:08 PM »

Merry Christmas!!!

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« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2008, 11:57 PM »

Merry Christmas to all...

I spent the day with friends at a "shed raising". It reminded me how nice it is to have good friends and be able to help each other.

I hope all of you can find the spirit of the holidays in whatever you do...


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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2008, 01:34 AM »

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, and to all a good night, and my best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.

I've learned more from this forum thanks to all of you who have willing to share their expertise and personal experiences, which is simply awesomely powerful.

And special thanks to Matthew, and to Festool for making this forum possible.  Matthew has worked tirelessly  (does he ever sleep or do anything else?) to setup and maintain and adapt this forum to an ever enlarging community.

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« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2008, 01:50 PM »

Good Morning,
Here's wishing everyone a great holiday season!

There are many ways that people can contribute to a forum community.  Some of us are good with words, others work well with images, some of us are wizards with technology, or something else entirely.  What makes a community like this successful is having a variety of people, each with their own skills, generously contributing to everyone else.  I continue to be amazed by the diverse skills of our members!

Looking back on this year, it's fair to say that we've had our share of challenges.  But now that the storms have moved out, we continue to prove that it is possible to have a strong, community-driven forum, whose character and health comes from the people who make it.

It still amazes me that this "little experiment" I began on a whim a couple of years ago has blossomed so nicely.  It takes a lot to keep a forum like this going, but as long as people continue to make it work, all the effort (and occasional frustration) is worth it.

So...thank you to all the those who have shared their woodworking knowledge, their experiences, and their opinions.  Thank you to all the long-time members who have been welcoming to new members, and thank you to all the new members for joining and taking part in our community.

Looking forward to a new year!

Stay in touch,
Matthew

PS: I may be less active in posting than I used to be, but believe me I read everything that happens here.
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« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2008, 06:34 PM »

Merry Christmas, and happy new year too. I have another ahhhhhh moment with this picture.


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« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2008, 07:29 PM »

Well I had another ahhhhhh moment with this picture, my new OP Set up for Christmas:

OP Router Table





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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2008, 07:35 PM »

AHHHHHH, nice set up too!
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« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2008, 07:36 PM »

Its so small and simple, but does so much! I only have two full size Router Table units left and they will get even less use now.
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« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2008, 07:38 PM »

Okay guys please use this thread to show us your gifts from Santa.

It's okay to brag!


Merry Christmas!!
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2008, 07:39 PM »

Well here is my Big one!


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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2008, 08:41 PM »

OK here's my anniversary, birthday and Christmas gift from my wife.  The TV, stand and HD DVR - not the entertainment center or the dog.  We finally graduated to high definition.  Smiley

Have a Merry.  And thanks to Matt for his hard work and good results.  This is a great bunch, and I enjoy being a part of it.



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« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2008, 11:57 PM »

here is what my wife got (she actually wanted it too). it's the granite top.


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« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2008, 12:09 AM »

This should be headed my way, not Green but I'll be glad to get rid of the bench top model.




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« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2008, 06:53 AM »

I'm pretty sure there's a Sthil weed wacker (whipper-snipper for the southerners) with my name on it, hidden in my neighbor's garage.  Grin Grin Grin


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« Reply #16 on: December 22, 2008, 09:17 AM »

Did you use it already Eli? Wink
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« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2008, 12:56 PM »



Happy Holidays!
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« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2008, 01:41 PM »

Sweet!
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« Reply #19 on: December 24, 2008, 09:09 AM »

 Yes, wishing all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or just plain ol' Happy Holidays.

 Doing the traditional Italian Christmas eve fish dinner tonight, except  tonight it's at our house! Lot's of work; mostly last minute too, but will be a wonderful time.


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« Reply #20 on: December 24, 2008, 10:48 AM »

Merry Christmas to you too Bob.
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« Reply #21 on: December 24, 2008, 12:05 PM »

Sometimes I forget why this is my favorite forum. Going on some other forums for a few weeks has reminded me.

Merry Christmas guys.

Hey, Nick!

We all love you too.  Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a safe and healthy New Year.

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« Reply #22 on: December 24, 2008, 05:27 PM »

Did you use it already Eli? Wink

We're just picking up shreds of wrapping paper in the living room, the carnage was over in seconds. Sent the fat man and his flying rats on the way around the Earth to you. My neighbor just rang and told me to come over and get it out of his garage. I've got a crook knee this week so it may be a week before I do any weed wackerin', I'm still busy hopping to the fridge and back Grin

(sunny and 80F, big family Q at the park today Cheesy )
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« Reply #23 on: December 24, 2008, 10:13 PM »

Merry Xmas everybody.

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« Reply #24 on: December 24, 2008, 10:42 PM »

Merry Christmas!

For those of you who may have missed it here are my kids dancing disco for Christmas:

Dancing Christmas Disco
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« Reply #25 on: December 26, 2008, 02:52 PM »

My best Christmas present was one i gave to my Grandson.
Way back in 1938 or '39 (probably 39, cause I'm only 39), my dad built me a workbench and carpenter's tool box.  A few hand tool also went along with the stuff he made.

A year ago, I gave GS the workbench.  I had to replace some pieces, but it is as solid as new.  This year, i repaired/partial rebuilt, the tool box, a coat of paint and a story to explain the boxes travels over the last 70 years.  Andrew read the whole thing.  I also had the old handsaw down in my shop.  i cleaned that up and added to the pile.  I enjoyed his excitement, along with his serious demeanor as he read the stories that accompanied each piece,  more than anything anybody else could have given me.

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« Reply #26 on: December 26, 2008, 06:40 PM »

I'm pretty sure there's a Sthil weed wacker (whipper-snipper for the southerners) with my name on it, hidden in my neighbor's garage.  Grin Grin Grin
 

I suppose Eli you mean Australian southerner ? --- I suppose that's about as southern as you can get or darn near it  Wink.


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P.S.   Merry Christmas fellas and Happy Holidays
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« Reply #27 on: December 26, 2008, 06:54 PM »

Well, I don't have any more room for new tools so my newlywed wife gave me the new Blackberry Storm and it is amazing.

http://estore.vzwshop.com/storm/

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
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« Reply #28 on: December 26, 2008, 11:08 PM »

No room for tools? I just took over the Den, Dining room and part of the kitchen! Tools are like desserts, you never run out room for them.

Nice Blackberry and congratulations on the new marriage!
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« Reply #29 on: December 27, 2008, 10:12 AM »

No room for tools? I just took over the Den, Dining room and part of the kitchen! Tools are like desserts, you never run out room for them.

Nice Blackberry and congratulations on the new marriage!

It is insane but the 2 of us have a 5 bedroom house with a full finished basement and a 2 car heated garage and I don't have any more room for new tools. I'm going through withdrawal here and I am not having a good time. HAHAHAHA.

Thanks for the good wishes, we have been engaged for 6 years and got tired of everyone asking, "So, when are you getting married?" The 2 of us went out for the weekend of November 15, got married, came home and called everybody up and told them, we are married. They were shocked.
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