Well, there's only 4 days to go, so can I just take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy Christmas, and all the very best for the new year....

SWMBO has told me all my modelling stuff has to go away until the new year, so I've spent the day clearing everything up, and now I'm sat here twiddling my thumbs wondering what to do with myself until january 1st comes

Regards
Eddy

Hi PD's....& thanks Eddy.......when we reflect on this ever closing year of 2008 AD.....what do we see?

a) an increase in membership
b) an increase in diverse paddle matters
c) an increase in steam related matters
d) ZERO altercation between members
e) the continued input from some of our truly talented  members [it's not name & praise thing ....we all know who they are]

The above KPI's could not have been achieved without the dedicatated WEB management & moderation....we thank you for this

So my predictions for 2009?

f) the same as above from a) to e) .....to be continued
g) the return to postings of a certain engine/boiler builder from a funny sounding name location in SC**LAND...I wonder if he has had the time to complete    Kates new kitchen cupboards......

So from all in OZ.... take care & enjoy ....Derek ...for those who have to    work through 

A Merry Christmas to all.
It is certain to be a white Christmas here in Canada
Best wishes to all
Gerald

Happy Christmas everyone!

A Merry Christmas to all of you.

Regards Hans

A very Merry Christmas to you all. Have a nice holiday

                     

ken

A seasons greetings to all, may all your wishes come true.

But please remember, if you like a drink, get someone else to drive, we don't want to lose anyone over the festive season.

Also, no matter how down you are feeling, there is always someone in a worse position than yourself, so please spare a thought for those unfortunates during our merry festivities.

QuoteSWMBO has told me all my modelling stuff has to go away until the new year, so I've spent the day clearing everything up, and now I'm sat here twiddling my thumbs wondering what to do with myself until january 1st comes

We are having a very quiet Yuletide, so I hope to be out in the shop as much as the stuffed up with turkey will allow.

May I wish you all a very merry christmas,  To those of us in the Northern hemisphere please spare a thought for our friends in and around Oz who don't have snow to look forward to 

"All the Best" for 2009 and, in my home vernacular, "Lang may your lums reek"

Eddie, many thanks for your sterling efforts and a Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2009 to you and all forum members.  Oldie (really old).

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all, from sunny New Zealand.
Where you can still have snow for Christmas, if you don't mind climbing the odd hill or two. (was in the snow only last week)
cheers
kiwi

Likewise, all the best from downunder for Xmas and the New Year. I will happily swan about on the beach for a day or two in preference to wading through snow. I have also had to put the boats in to dry dock while small people visit but they will be out again for the first sailing day of the year on Jan 4th and I am in no doubt that ice on the pond will not be a problem here. Thanks are also repeated to Eddy and the other moderators for what is undeniably the friendliest forum of the several I look in on. Cheers< Ian.

HO HO HO. Greatings to you all everywhere! May your stockings be full of all the things you really need this year! Anyone want any socks ties, slippers? I have boxes full! Have a good relaxing time and go easy on the falling-down juice and leave that to us Pagans!!!!!! Regards, walter.

Eddy and the Gang,
         As one of those who have to work through the break I would like to wish all PD's a merry and safe Christmas and a happy and safe new year.
Derek could you please contact me offline as I have a question to ask.
Peter Webster

Merry Christmas Everyone, and a Great New Year!

Take Care & God Bless! 

Merry Christmas best wishes to everyone & a Happy New Year
Cheers Clark