What are we wanting/getting/getting for ourselves for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza?
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What are we wanting/getting/getting for ourselves for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza?
Was hoping I would have bought a plasma cutter by now, but sh*t keeps happening.
A couple of new scrap contracts would be nice!
A little time off would be nice. I might get it too since I won't be sending out any hanukkah or kwanza cards. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!
I picked up a Porter cable 4.5" Angel grinder. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Scrapette
Scrapette I want to wish you a merry Christmas. I myself am not religious, but have had Christmas in my life so I just go with it.
It was nice of you to include others in your question.
I want to get you a gift. You pick a grinder or a sawzall. I will have it shipped to your door!
what the hell is Kwanza?
..and please don't leave out the 'non believers' umongst you, or the Nihilists either.
"Merry festivus everyone" I am getting 4 new 44 gallon (55 US Gallon) rolling plastic bins.
A new DC constant voltage constant current power supply.
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Harambee Kwanzaa Torker.Quote:
Originally Posted by Torker Man
I did not know what Kwanza was so I went looking. This is what I found,
The Kwanzaa Celebration
The 1960’s brought forth a new found awareness of self strength and empowerment for African Americans. Abandoning negative self-images and embracing our African past were our first steps toward this new way of looking at ourselves. Further explorations transpired through traditional African community concepts, dress and hairstyles. As the desires for ties to an African past increased, Kwanzaa soon became an ideal forum to further explore our cultural roots; recognizing the unique heritage of African-Americans as fruits from both worlds.
Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Dr. Karenga who was a leading theorist of The Black Movement in the 1960’s. His writing credits are quite extensive and have appeared in many journals and anthologies. Kwanzaa’s birth stems from a cultural idea and an expression of the US organization which Brother Karenga headed. This new way of exploring self has blossomed into the only nationally celebrated, native, non-religious, non-heroic, non-political African-American holiday.
The name Kwanzaa is a Kiswahili word for "the first fruits of the harvest". Kiswahili was chosen because it is a non-tribal African language which encompasses a large portion of the African continent. As an added benefit its pronunciation is rather easy. Vowels are pronounced as they would be in Spanish and consonants, with few exceptions, as they are in English. For example: A=ah as in father; E=a as in day; I=ee as in free;O=oo as in too. One last note, the accent or stress is almost always on the next to last syllable.
This holiday is observed from December 26th through January 1st. Again its focus is to pay tribute to the rich cultural roots of People of the African Diaspora. Though first inspired by African-Americans, many of African descent celebrate this occasion today. Its reach has grown to include all whose roots are in the Motherland. Its’ concept is neither religious nor political, but is rooted strongly in a cultural awareness. This is not a substitute for Christmas; however, gifts may be exchanged with the principles of Nguzo Saba always in mind. Gifts are given to reinforce personal growth and achievement which benefits the collective community.
Hubby just gave me a pair of fur lined boots. Said, gotta have warm feet for scrapping!!
I celebrate festivus.
Parrothead, I liked Festus too, but I liked Chester a lot better...
The cheetah that does those Cheetos commercials?
I getting myself a real cheap, but good quality 40 pc tap & die set. NZ$40
& some underarm deodorant.
I was lost too. Did a Google search for "festus chester" Apparently some guys on Gun smoke.Quote:
Originally Posted by parrothead
Me thinks Dee is not familiar with festivus.
I love festivus - the holiday when you tell all your family how they disappointed you in the previous year! hilarious!Quote:
Originally Posted by Torker Man
Dee. it's from Seinfield.
do you have a festivus pole?Quote:
Originally Posted by parrothead
maybe that's not an approriate question - sorry - too much Christmas rum!
I think he is spending Festivus with George. He's got a Festivus PoleQuote:
Originally Posted by Scrapette
Impossible. Never too much rum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrapette
Agreed ! just went out for a big bottle of Bacardi.Quote:
Originally Posted by parrothead
I'm hold up for the weekend!
I thought everyone knew Gun Smoke, gee I guess I am getting old!Quote:
Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper
I KNOW Gunsmoke has nothing to do with Festivas (although I DID miss that segment of one of my favorite shows...thanks for posting it on FB Tator ). I just made the joke cause Festavus sounds like Festus....for those of you who have no sense of humor...unlike Scrapette.
http://catalogues.repco.co.nz/item.php?itemId=316485
Got it NZ$40, saw one 2nd hand for $80 & I was gonna buy it & then it sold...
Now I gotta find some deoderant WITHOUT eugenol in it.
Eugenol is the smell of cloves, its also a bee attractant.....
Which explains why, over the last 20 years, I have been stung over a dozen times, while no body else in our groups has been stung at all.....
I have always 'Rapport' deoderant.
http://fragrancedirect.co.uk/dana/da...d&layout=empty
that reminds me. I once had a landlord many years ago named Chester Fesmire. We couldn't say his name without laughing.
kiwi, you crack me up !! Don't make friends with a bee keeper.
Wife got me a Kindle Fire for Christmas...Got it last month, she could not wait until Christmas to give it to me lol...The wife is getting a new engagement and wedding ring set and I will be asking her to renew the vows with me for our anniversary in January....The new rings are homage to the fact that she is just a little over one year out of surgery and has lost 256 pounds....Her old rings no longer fit and the original jeweler messed up the sizing so she is getting new. Much easier to keep it a surprise with an online credit account that I have been making payments through since July lol
That's so sweet! I think I'm going to cry.Quote:
Originally Posted by ComputerScrapper
me too, cs....she's a lucky lady.
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Originally Posted by Scrapette
Well the wife did cry....Thankfully she agreed to go to the alter with me once again in January....Now she is planning the old shindig...Can't say enough good things about my lady...She put up with me during those early years when I was nothing more than a piece of fecal matter floating in the great toilet of life. Now it's time to repay her for those years.
got my first 110 welder. Hobart Handler 125 EZ. Selling at Tractor Supply for $350 a buddy hooked me up with his barely used one for $200 with an extra wire spool and nozzle.
Great story Computer Scrapper!
Hehe, the first part don't apply to me but the last part sure as shoot'n does. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by IdahoScrapper
Hehe, now what a thoughtful hubs eh! :) Merry Christmas to y'all from the great white north. :) lbQuote:
Originally Posted by newattitude
No, the scrapper in me proved too much for the six foot aluminum pipe. LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrapette
There's no crying in scrapping! ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dumpster-Dee
Ha - you just haven't had the right injury yet lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by BurlyGuys
What brand? I need a good one myself. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by eesakiwi
Insulated Redwing boots.
I bought myself one of the Seatek wire strippers, have not had the chance to play with it much yet. also going to get one of the Roku video streamers for the tv.
Got an insulated set of coveralls since i do all my scrapping in the garage or backyard, new pair of boots and pair of mechanics gloves.
I got some cat composite toe shoes and some carhart shirts and pants, i bought my truck a new wheel bearing and some c & c recycling door magnets
I got some cash and a couple gift cards - I was expecting a $3.00 hoodie from the clearance rack - so it was a pleasantly surprising Christmas.