What did YOU get for christmas (car related)

[Jarlaxle]

:???::???:I got a hunk of coal! :wack:

Is that a bad thing, considering the price of heating oil?

 

[Jarlaxle]

it's ok. I shouldn't have brought the thread down with my poor mouth bullshit. It's difficult seeing "normal" family activities from others when my own is so dysfunctional. I fully expect to have to go to Phoenix to identify the body before long. We didn't raise him to lead the life he's leading. it kills me everyday inside. I was just lookin for a little outside support. I shouldda kept my mouth shut.

:wack:

Serious question: would you like help to go to Phoenix and give a swift boot in the ***? I'm sure you would get plenty of help here.

 

[HiPoVALIANT]

Got a rebuilt distributor complete with an installed Pertronix for the '53 Olds. The old girl will be happy to lose her points! Me too!

 

[Jarlaxle]

Nothing car-related, unless you count a pair of thermal gloves I will wear while driving.

However, I did get a backrest and a top case for my Burgman.

 

[cawley]

New ext. door handles for my cuda

 

[pro-tech]

it's ok. I shouldn't have brought the thread down with my poor mouth bullshit. It's difficult seeing "normal" family activities from others when my own is so dysfunctional. I fully expect to have to go to Phoenix to identify the body before long. We didn't raise him to lead the life he's leading. it kills me everyday inside. I was just lookin for a little outside support. I shouldda kept my mouth shut.

Rusty, I have 2 boys that don't talk to me since my divorce from there cheating mother.(Her request) It kills me too, I had such a good relationship with them and raised them with the greatest of love and respect. The youngest one I gave my turn key automotive repair shop to. He told my daughter that if she told me anything about him she would have my blood on her hands when he shoots me. So your not alone and I just find ways to be extra happy when I feel down.. They are both in there 30s and should be able to tell Mom I want to have a relationship with my Dad and if you don't like it to bad you'll have to get over it.. I can feel your pain... Just hang in there.. Find an outlet and be happy. He will come around someday and relies how foolish he was... Happy New Year Rusty keep your chin up we cant be responsible for our kids actions....Bill

I almost forgot I bought myself a new Ram 3500 Laramie(dually) and a whole crap load of accessories , fifth wheel hitch , step tubes , Bed rails , Cargo camera , floor mats , and mud flaps .... And you should see what the New Mrs. got...

 

[patrick66]

A late '70s Pioneer underdash cassette deck with Pioneer amp.

 

[wesw]

G force carbon fiber helmet and HANS Device . just need to put the motor and trans back in the car.

 

[RustyRatRod]

:wack:

Serious question: would you like help to go to Phoenix and give a swift boot in the ***? I'm sure you would get plenty of help here.

Thanks, but it wouldn't do any good at this point.


And tanks Bill. That means a lot. Maybe one day we will both be able to get things straight with them.

 

[pro-tech]

I got Momma a 42' Fifth wheel RV loaded with all the toys including washer, dryer, central vacuum, and dishwasher. We are going to visit all of you to see where we want to retire and live.. Any takers???? The Empire (tax) State is getting real old fast.. That's the reason I needed the big truck otherwise I would have bought a 1500 for a ton less money...Bill

 

[68 CUDA FORMULA S]

I got a real nice Muscle Car book to read when it gets to cold up here in Michigan to work on the Scamp.
Bob

 

[Bad Sport]

I shouldn't have brought the thread down with my poor mouth bullshit. It's difficult seeing "normal" family activities from others when my own is so dysfunctional. I fully expect to have to go to Phoenix to identify the body before long. We didn't raise him to lead the life he's leading. it kills me everyday inside.

I dunno Rob, define "normal". I think every family probably has some level of dis-functionality somewhere, I know mine does. All we can do is make the best of it and move on.

I have an older daughter (with two sons) that I would dearly love to communicate with, I also have an older brother I would love to communicate with. Neither of those happen, ever, as many times as I have reached out, I never hear back.

So don't feel like the lone stranger brother.

 

[Hemioutlaw]

I got Momma a 42' Fifth wheel RV loaded with all the toys including washer, dryer, central vacuum, and dishwasher. We are going to visit all of you to see where we want to retire and live.. Any takers???? The Empire (tax) State is getting real old fast.. That's the reason I needed the big truck otherwise I would have bought a 1500 for a ton less money...Bill

As a former NYer that escaped I can offer some Texas hospitality if you want to come give Texas a look.

Car related gifts I got were:

From the Ol ' lady:
1) Subscriptions to Mopar Collectors Guide, Mopar Muscle and Mopar Action the complete Mopar Trifecta and MCG included a free shirt.

2) Cool little Dart Phoenix

FABO Santa sent an awesome book

A very Mopar Christmas it was!

*On a side note to Rob and others in the same predicament, at our age we learned long ago we cannot control the actions of other's and be it a hateful ex or a dependency problem we can only do so much to bring our offspring around or help them see the light. At some point it has to come from within them to change their behaviors and stop the selfishness that painfully effects other's in their lives.
I have been through this with my own children and am now blessed to have a much better relationship with them and my grandchildren.

Keep the Faith!

 

[Frankie]

Oh... and a renewed subscription to a number of car, music, and woodworking related magazines.

 

[diymirage]

I got a real nice Muscle Car book to read when it gets to cold up here in Michigan to work on the Scamp.
Bob

you might not get to it this year buddy