Merry Christmas

[TracyP]

There may be members that cannot post on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. So this is the thread to wish all of my friends a Very Merry Christmas! May family and friends be together this year for the holidays!!!!! I cherish the friendships that I have made in the time that I have been a part of this wonderful site. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!!

 

[PChristy]

Thanks Tracy and may you and your family have a wonderful Christmas time together as well

 

[Terry]

Tracy,
We have had an exciting year traveling and enjoying retirement. But all now must come back to the sawdust pile. I have met many woodworkers and enjoyed seeing all there work. But I wish you and all The North Carolina Woodworkers A very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. All you WG people like me stay out of the stores that carry tools :tool::eusa_naugover the holidays and all of you that are sneaking in the presents before Christmas Eve, just be careful as LOYL might take measures like RETURNS!:confused_:realmad::dontknow: :argue: OH NO!:no: Say that is NOT so!:wsad: :help: Merry Christmas everyone! Terry & Susie (the LOML)

 

[cskipper]

Wishing everyone a safe and special holiday. Merry Christmas!

 

[JackLeg]

And a "Merry Christmas" to you and your gang, Mr. Sr.Mod and all round OK guy!

:rotflm:Ho Ho Ho!!

 

[TracyP]

And a "Merry Christmas" to you and your gang, Mr. Sr.Mod and all round OK guy!

:rotflm:Ho Ho Ho!!

:rotflm::rotflm::rotflm:Merry Christmas Mr. Jackleg and Mary:icon_cheers

 

[ScottM]

Merry Christmas to my wonderful NCWW family. May this holiday season bring you all great joy, good health and much happiness.

 

[Bas]

Merry Christmas everyone! First person to post actual pictures of a Christmas tool gloat gets use of Dave's elves for a day.

 

[lottathought]

Merry Christmas all!!!
May Santa bring you everything that you want.

:banana::banana::banana:ccasion1ccasion1ccasion1:gar-La;:gar-La;:gar-La;

 

[jerrye]

To all I wish a great Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_danc:eusa_dancccasion1

 

[Rob]

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and gets everything they wanted under the tree. I already got what I wanted, my daughter came home safely for the holidays from college.

 

[FredP]

Happy holidays to all!:icon_cheers

 

[JimmyC]

Merry Christmas to All !

 

[LeftyTom]

All of you cats and cattettes drive safely. If there is not joy in your heart, call me, I got plenty to share.

 

[christopheralan]

Merry Christmas, My Friend

By James M. Schmidt, a Marine Lance Corporal
stationed in Washington, D.C., in 1986​

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,
In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone.

I had come down the chimney, with presents to give
and to see just who in this home did live

As I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,
no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand.
On the wall hung pictures of a far distant land.

With medals and badges, awards of all kind,
a sobering thought soon came to my mind.
For this house was different, unlike any I'd seen.
This was the home of a U.S. Marine.

I'd heard stories about them, I had to see more,
so I walked down the hall and pushed open the door.
And there he lay sleeping, silent, alone,
Curled up on the floor in his one-bedroom home.

He seemed so gentle, his face so serene,
Not how I pictured a U.S. Marine.
Was this the hero, of whom I’d just read?
Curled up in his poncho, a floor for his bed?

His head was clean-shaven, his weathered face tan.
I soon understood, this was more than a man.
For I realized the families that I saw that night,
owed their lives to these men, who were willing to fight.

Soon around the Nation, the children would play,
And grown-ups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom, each month and all year,
because of Marines like this one lying here.

I couldn’t help wonder how many lay alone,
on a cold Christmas Eve, in a land far from home.
Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye.
I dropped to my knees and I started to cry.

He must have awoken, for I heard a rough voice,
"Santa, don't cry, this life is my choice
I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more.
My life is my God, my country, my Corps."

With that he rolled over, drifted off into sleep,
I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.

I watched him for hours, so silent and still.
I noticed he shivered from the cold night's chill.
So I took off my jacket, the one made of red,
and covered this Marine from his toes to his head.

Then I put on his T-shirt of scarlet and gold,
with an eagle, globe and anchor emblazoned so bold.
And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,
and for one shining moment, I was Marine Corps deep inside.

I didn't want to leave him so quiet in the night,
this guardian of honor so willing to fight.
But half asleep he rolled over, and in a voice clean and pure,
said "Carry on, Santa, it's Christmas Day, all secure."
One look at my watch and I knew he was right,
Merry Christmas my friend, Semper Fi and goodnight.


​

 

[Chuck Seehuetter]

Char and I wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas.

May all of you be safe and be able to enjoy the company of family and friends during this holiday season.

 

[Adirondax]

First post and what better way to begin than by wishing everyone here a very Merry Christmas! It's good to be alive and have family and friends to celebrate the season together.

Blessings to all.

Kevin

 

[Partman]

I wish all of my NCWWer family a
Merry Christmas!!! :eusa_clap

Danny

 

[sapwood]

Ho! Ho! Ho! Boys and Girls!

I know you've been good, because I've been watching :wideeyed:

Enjoy your Christmas and stay safe!

And thanks for all your contributions that make NCWWer work,
Roger

 

[jsjordan]

Merry Christmas everyone!

Looking forward to a great 2009 for NCWW and for all of you !

Joel