What do ya want for christmas ?

woody1 · December 21, 2008, 08:50:01 AM

The kids have been buggin me about my Christmas gifts. I have everything, but I told them " Just get me a good pair of insulated gloves, firestarters, a hood for riding the atv, and a large firewood processor."
Woody1

low_48 · December 21, 2008, 09:59:28 AM

I got my wish early last night. ELECTRICITY !! We had been off line for 38 hours from the ice storm that came through central IL.

stonebroke · December 21, 2008, 10:31:11 AM

You had it easy, We were out 70 hours last week.

Stonebroke

Warbird · December 21, 2008, 12:03:28 PM

Realistically? I have received all I wanted this year, already. The entire local family was at our house for Thanksgiving (I'd finished the flooring an hour before they arrived!), the Mrs is transitioning to being a housewife as she has wanted to do for some time, and we will be starting a family in the next year or so (I'm approaching 40, so if'n we're gonna do it, we're gonna do it soon!).

Unrealistically? I want a brand new Ford pickup. One of ones you can customize (believe it is an F550 or an F750) so that I can get it with a Cummins turbo diesel engine, an Allison automatic transmission, either an extended cab or a crew cab, and a full 8' bed. (I'd settle for one of the V-10 gas engines, what with diesel prices these days).

timberfaller390 · December 21, 2008, 12:25:18 PM

a new pair of corks

Radar67 · December 21, 2008, 12:26:31 PM

Enough fair weather to dry out my land. so I can get my house foundation done.

Don_Papenburg · December 21, 2008, 02:06:59 PM

Timberfeller , ???corks ??? Like for a cork gun, mine is only a single barrel .

beenthere · December 21, 2008, 02:37:15 PM

:D :D :D

Me thinks it is slang for caulks...and may be similar to people who say Warshington for Washington. And the Alabamer for Alabama.

Just a thought...

And even some say chalk for caulk.... ;D ;D ;D

Now, makes me wonder if the chalk boards in our classroom could be called cork boards, but you can push pins into cork board and cork comes from a tree. Confusing, eh? eh eh

Mr Mom · December 21, 2008, 02:44:42 PM

nothing.

Thanks Alot Mr Mom

johnjbc · December 21, 2008, 02:52:02 PM

I was hinting for a new MS361 Chainsaw but I had to unload a box from her car that is about the size of one of those combination disc-belt sanders. I was a good boy and didn't peek but that is the only thing in the Harbor freight catalog that size, that I circled

Norm · December 21, 2008, 03:09:53 PM

Quote from: Mr Mom on December 21, 2008, 02:44:42 PM
nothing.

Thanks Alot Mr Mom

Well you're easy to shop for. ;D

I asked for a D6 dozer but was reminded about the "rule".....no presents that require a low boy to deliver. :D

Larry · December 21, 2008, 04:38:37 PM

Don't have a thing on my wish list...well maybe a new Ranger boat with a 250 HP engine so I could catch faster fish.

This mornings paper had a story bout a fellow down on his luck. Brings in a disability check of $680 a month to support him and his sick wife. He pulls round a wagon...yes a kids red wagon to pick up scrap iron and supplement his income. Cuts firewood with a jigsaw? to sell.

Since he is the same vintage as me...sorta struck a nerve...if I would help the guy a little, or maybe somebody else deserving, might make me feel almost as good as getting a new Ranger.

Jerry's story is right HERE

farmerdoug · December 21, 2008, 05:33:31 PM

Quote from: Norm on December 21, 2008, 03:09:53 PM

I asked for a D6 dozer but was reminded about the "rule".....no presents that require a low boy to deliver. :D

Norm, I beleive they can be deliveried by cargo planes and helicopter too. ;) :D :D :D :D

Dave Shepard · December 21, 2008, 05:35:58 PM

Actually, I was going to say they could be moved on a tag trailer too. ;)

If I was to ask for something really extravagant, it would be a Bosch 36volt Li-ion combo set. 8)

LeeB · December 21, 2008, 06:51:33 PM

For the O'hare not to be shut down christmas afternoon so I can make it home.

thecfarm · December 21, 2008, 08:05:30 PM

I have a lot of small toys.Could you a dozer,excavator.But the one thing that is next on my list is a forwarder.I want one of the small,old ones.They look more like a skidder with bunks.Want a roof mounted grapple so I can pick up rocks with it and place them in front of me for a road.I would use it in the woods too.But the rocks is what I really want it for.No low boy rule here in Chesterville.

pigman · December 21, 2008, 08:13:47 PM

I think it is better to give than to receive. I will be getting Mr Mom what he wants for Christmas. ;D

As for me, I now have far more than I deserve so I want the same thing that Mr Mom wants.

dolittle · December 21, 2008, 08:29:35 PM

I wish my health would be restored to "normal".

Reddog · December 21, 2008, 08:31:57 PM

Quote from: pigman on December 21, 2008, 08:13:47 PM
As for me, I know I deserve a new set of tires for the ATV.
And a new and improved dovetail jig.

Hi Pigman,
Merry christmas.

teeter_totter

thedeeredude · December 21, 2008, 08:36:07 PM

Larry, that story brought a smile to me. He is a very special person and should be an example to all.

tyb525 · December 21, 2008, 08:36:48 PM

I don't really need anything this year, but if I had to choose, it would be a thickness planer or a bigger Stihl.

pigman · December 21, 2008, 09:05:25 PM

Reddog, I don't need new ATV tires. I can always find a sucker to drive the thing for me and pump up the flat tires. :D

Burlkraft · December 21, 2008, 09:11:48 PM

Quote from: dolittle on December 21, 2008, 08:29:35 PM
I wish my health would be restored to "normal".

I'm with ya on this one. I'd just like ta not have ta take 22 pills a day to stay alive ;) ;) ;)

dolittle · December 21, 2008, 09:17:20 PM

Too bad there not cheaper than food because they sure fill me up.

Gary_C · December 21, 2008, 09:24:24 PM

Quote from: Norm on December 21, 2008, 03:09:53 PM

I asked for a D6 dozer but was reminded about the "rule".....no presents that require a low boy to deliver. :D

Tell Patty that I have a lowboy and could deliver it for free, just as long as I could use it just a little. :D :D :D

So thats what I want, for Norm to get a D6. ;D ;D