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doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
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This place wouldn't be right without a Christmas thread, so I want to wish everyone here a happy holidays, it's been a great year here on the sports forum, anyone have any special plans for Christmas?

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    BullsitterBullsitter Posts: 6,213 ✭✭✭✭✭

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    clarke442clarke442 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Christmas Pillows

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    LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

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    GroceryRackPackGroceryRackPack Posts: 4,173 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @galaxy27 said:
    my favorite thing about Christmas is being able to hang my favorite ornament on the tree every year

    hey galaxy27,
    That's cool... B)

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    doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm really enjoying these Christmas posts, let's keep them coming all the way to Christmas. No tree is complete without a GOAT ornament!

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    JWPJWP Posts: 34,797 ✭✭✭✭✭


    USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
    Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members

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    GroceryRackPackGroceryRackPack Posts: 4,173 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My Holiday Sweater... :)

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    countdouglascountdouglas Posts: 3,068 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I've posted my Elf on the Shelf pics in previous Christmas threads, but for those who are unaware, I give this guy the job. There is no one better at being perfectly still and just watching things go by.


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    LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

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    MCMLVToppsMCMLVTopps Posts: 5,035 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is what I asked Santa for...I think I have a better chance of hitting a grand slam in Fenway.

    Merry Christmas to all.

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    LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MCMLVTopps said:
    This is what I asked Santa for...I think I have a better chance of hitting a grand slam in Fenway.

    Merry Christmas to all.

    Is that the 53? Actually saw one a few years ago at a local show where I live. I often wonder how many of the 300 are left?

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    LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just bumping the Christmas thread. Let's keep this one rolling!

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    MCMLVToppsMCMLVTopps Posts: 5,035 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @LandrysFedora said:

    @MCMLVTopps said:
    This is what I asked Santa for...I think I have a better chance of hitting a grand slam in Fenway.

    Merry Christmas to all.

    Is that the 53? Actually saw one a few years ago at a local show where I live. I often wonder how many of the 300 are left?

    Its either a 54 or 55, all 53s were painted in polo white, and, as you stated, only 300 53s were built. Even though 53 was the first corvette, the eye appeal here is clearly obvious.

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    LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MCMLVTopps said:

    @LandrysFedora said:

    @MCMLVTopps said:
    This is what I asked Santa for...I think I have a better chance of hitting a grand slam in Fenway.

    Merry Christmas to all.

    Is that the 53? Actually saw one a few years ago at a local show where I live. I often wonder how many of the 300 are left?

    Its either a 54 or 55, all 53s were painted in polo white, and, as you stated, only 300 53s were built. Even though 53 was the first corvette, the eye appeal here is clearly obvious.

    That is correct regarding the polo white, I thought about that after I posted. My guess is a 54 then. Since 53 and 55 had very low production numbers as opposed to the 54. My favorite C1 is the 58, I like the extra chrome it has.

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    Chicago1976Chicago1976 Posts: 758 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Our tree always includes the 2016 Ben Zobrist ornament. Merry Christmas everyone!

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    LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MCMLVTopps said:

    @LandrysFedora said:

    @MCMLVTopps said:
    This is what I asked Santa for...I think I have a better chance of hitting a grand slam in Fenway.

    Merry Christmas to all.

    Is that the 53? Actually saw one a few years ago at a local show where I live. I often wonder how many of the 300 are left?

    Its either a 54 or 55, all 53s were painted in polo white, and, as you stated, only 300 53s were built. Even though 53 was the first corvette, the eye appeal here is clearly obvious.

    I'll take the panama yellow 58 for Christmas!

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    MCMLVToppsMCMLVTopps Posts: 5,035 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not to get the thread off point, but...

    I loved my 73 vette, as you can see, I added the '69 option side pipes and other goodies under the hood. LOVED this car, and had the thrill of ordering it from a dealer. The second picture is the day I almost died, had a truck hit me in an early morning rain storm, never saw him coming. I still have the "large" piece in the bottom of the pic with the corvette logo, this happened in 1975, very bad day.


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    craig44craig44 Posts: 12,907 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ^^^^ Wow. you were very fortunate to live through that one!! The big man upstairs was looking out for you that day!

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

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    MCMLVToppsMCMLVTopps Posts: 5,035 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @craig44 said:
    ^^^^ Wow. you were very fortunate to live through that one!! The big man upstairs was looking out for you that day!

    I was indeed, the whole thing was bizarre. I only saw a brief flash of his headlights and then the impact. It was so, so sad to hear the engine gasp and gasp then it died. I got out and had to listen to the anti-freeze hit the ground. The truck was a small one, and he disappeared over a ditch, I could barely see his rooftop. Then two guys came crawling up the embankment. The driver said he was heading right for my door and at the last second, he swerved left and caught the nose. I was surprised my insurance company didn't total it, the car was never the same again.

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    HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 17, 2022 7:53PM

    The Hydrant Women Send You Their Christmas Wishes...


    And A Happy New Year!!!

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    LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Bump

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    Desert MoonDesert Moon Posts: 6,354 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Oregon State 30 (Pac 12), Florida 3 (SEC)

    Happy Holidays!

    My online coin store - https://desertmoonnm.com/
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    LandrysFedoraLandrysFedora Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @spacehayduke said:
    Oregon State 30 (Pac 12), Florida 3 (SEC)

    Happy Holidays!

    Gators lose! Always a good thing in my book! Go Canes!

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    Steven59Steven59 Posts: 11,033 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Got my Living Room decorated today - :D

    "When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"

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    GroceryRackPackGroceryRackPack Posts: 4,173 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @perkdog said:

    hey perkdog,
    Looks good...pretty awesome there... :)

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    galaxy27galaxy27 Posts: 10,246 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 24, 2022 5:30PM

    this is not really Christmassy but it's wintry

    if you're ever in Oregon and more specifically in the Portland area, Multnomah Falls is must-see

    i stood on this bridge back in 2008 and i'm extremely eager to do it again

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    Steven59Steven59 Posts: 11,033 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just in time for Christmas......... 4 inches of snow, 0° temps, and 60mph winds.

    "When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"

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    darth_morgandarth_morgan Posts: 193 ✭✭✭✭

    Merry Christmas!

    My Eisenhower Dollar Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (PCGS Registry):
    https://www.PCGS.com/SetRegistry/dollars/eisenhower-dollars-specialty-sets/eisenhower-dollars-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-proof-1971-1978/publishedset/119137

    Darth Morgan - "The Other Ike Dollars" Showcase: https://www.PCGS.com/setregistry/showcase/3354

    The Eisenhower Dollar Meeting Room: https://www.facebook.com/groups/933585237044733

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    doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Alfonz24 said:

    Indeed, Christmas would not be complete without cousin Eddie in this legendary scene.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=emStXkDDi4I

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    HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 24, 2022 3:16PM

    Greetings From SoCal...
    Wish You Were Here...

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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    HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 24, 2022 3:24PM

    For all you poor slobs freezing your butts off across the country today?.... I just want you to know this.....I just went outback to get another brew from the ice chest....and a tumbleweed rolled across the yard!

    Hey, you think you have problems with snow?.... We have Winter problems too.... Just different...

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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    2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @perkdog said:

    Beautiful buddy. Merry Christmas.

    W.C.Fields
    "I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
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    doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't know why I started this thread, I don't even celebrate Christmas anymore due to the commercialism involved with the holiday, I switched over to Festivus a while back, we celebrate on the 23rd so we can get a leg up on Christmas. Festivus doesn't end until someone gets pinned, and my wife was able to pin me last night around 10:45. Here's the story of this wonderful holiday, a Festivus for the rest of us!

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    doubledragondoubledragon Posts: 23,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have to say, I find it very odd that my wife requested this pink wall clock, it's one of the presents she wanted for Festivus. Very strange indeed, but her wish is my command!

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