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  1. 12-04-2013, 12:36 PM #1
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    Let's see that Christmas spirit!

    I got my Holiday Avatar; Do you?

    Here's a link to some if you want to peruse:
    http://ffroadster.com/images/christmasavatars/

    Or supply your own! (G-rated please)

    So change out your avatar to something to celebrate the season and post to this thread so we can all bask in the glory of your holiday spirit!


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  2. 12-04-2013, 01:10 PM #2
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    Now that is an avatar that I can relate to!

    Great stuff.

    Regards,

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  3. 12-04-2013, 01:38 PM #3
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    Ho Ho Ho!
    Coupe #497 delivered 7/29/10. Engine in on 10/1/10. Pushcart on 10/4/10. First start on 12/01/10. First go-cart on 12/31/10. Finished and on the road as of February 2012.
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  4. 12-04-2013, 01:40 PM #4
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    A child is born ...


    Just noticed that I reached a "milestone" with 500 posts
    I sure miss my coupe!

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  5. 12-04-2013, 01:52 PM #5
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    Congrats Gary! Nice Avatar too.


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  6. 12-04-2013, 02:32 PM #6
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    Great idea
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    Here we go, into the season.

    Edit: Here we don't go -- uploaded a new avatar but the old one shows up on this post. ???
    Time for some research.

    Edit 2: Aack. It finally turned up. Mysterious are the ways of the electron.
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  8. 12-05-2013, 07:38 PM #8
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    Looks good to me. Dog with a Santa hat, right?


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  9. 12-05-2013, 07:54 PM #9
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    Twas the Night Before Christmas....

    'Twas the night before Christmas and in the garage,
    There wasn't a trace of Chevy or Dodge.
    The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit,
    So I figured I'd mess with the Snake for a bit.

    I popped the release and I lifted the hood,
    When a deep voice behind me said "looks pretty good."
    Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick,
    And there, by the workbench, stood good ol Saint Nick!

    We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say,
    Then he said "don't suppose that you'd trade for my sleigh?
    I said "no way, Santa" and started to grin,
    "But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!"

    His round little mouth, all tied up like a bow,
    Turned into a smile and he said "hey! Let's go!!"
    So as not to disturb all the neighbors' retreat,
    We pushed the Snake quietly into the street,

    Then, taking our places to drift down the hill,
    I turned on the key and I let the clutch spill.
    The sound that erupted took him by surprise,
    But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.

    With Goodyear's a' crying and side pipes aglow,
    We headed on out where the hot rodders go.
    And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears,
    When we pulled in the bar and had a few beers..
    Then he yelled "can't recall when I've felt so alive!"
    So I backed off the gas and said "you wanna drive?"
    Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys,
    When he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!

    Then the big block exploded with side exhaust sound!
    Santa let out the clutch and the tires shook the ground!
    Power shift into second, again into third!
    I sat there just watching, at loss for a word,

    Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight,
    "Merry Christmas to all, it's a heck of a night!!!"

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    To keep it short…

    On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me

    Twelve wheels shining

    Eleven oil filters

    Ten pints of brake fluid

    Nine quarts of paint

    Eight sidepipes piping

    Seven reproduction gauges

    A Six-speed transmission

    Five years of insurance

    Four grippy tires

    Three trips to SEMA

    Two custom door panels

    And a Factory Five in the garage
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    It will not allow me to edit mine!
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    Help - how do you change / add an avatar? can't find the link

    please ignore - got it

    Thx
    Last edited by Jester; 12-11-2013 at 12:36 PM.
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    ttt!

    The avatars at the top of the page are once again available for those who want to use them, or upload your own.

    Happy holidays everyone!


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  16. 12-05-2014, 03:27 PM #16
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    ttt


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    Think I had an easier time getting the windshield into the roadster than changing my avatar... Happy Holidays !
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  19. 12-06-2014, 10:21 AM #19
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    Santa traded his reindeer and sleigh in for this 1935 Waco biplane. The biplane is a replica, factory built in the mid '80's. It is not mine ... belongs to the Peachstate Aerodrome in Williamson, GA, where I held my retirement party. Santa was a surprise guest! Speaking of surprises ... John Tongish, whom many of you may know, arrived in style at my party ... riding in the biplane! He presented me with an "airmail, special delivery" retirement greeting card and a picture album of some of the many Cobra cruises we have enjoyed in the past several years!

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    I sure miss my coupe!

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    Sounds like an interesting party. Congrats, Garry, and welcome to the "What Comes Next" adventure. For us superannuated folk, part of that is waking up every morning to find it's Saturday!
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    I wanna be like you guys when I grow up! Glad the party was awesome for you Gary. Good luck staying retired!!! See you at SEMA next year.
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    Thanks, Colonist and Erik! Merry Christmas!

    Garry
    I sure miss my coupe!

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    Merry Christmas 2015!


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    Apparently I do not have sufficient access to change my avatar picture LOL
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