The Christmas/Holiday Spirit Thread

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Originally Posted by menikmati

My dad is a huge train buff, so I'll probably get him some sort of model train, not exactly sure yet.

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I don't know what your dad drives but if he's a train buff he'll appreciate a set of train horns to mount on on his ride.

Below are the AirChimes that I've got mounted on my Freightliner. I purchased them from a friend who works for Union Pacific in Colton.
Something to think about for next year. Here's a link.
http://www.hornblasters.com/

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Eh I think not.

When did Hannah turn into Paul Lynde?

It was a hell of a summer, Tom.

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Originally Posted by menikmati

My dad is a huge train buff, so I'll probably get him some sort of model train, not exactly sure yet.

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My dad has had a model train store for 20 years, and i worked there for 7. I could probably answer any questions you'd have about that stuff if you're interested

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Originally Posted by Hannahrain

It was a hell of a summer, Tom.

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I'm hearing Paul's snicker after that sentence.

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Originally Posted by Drinkey McDrinkerstein

My dad has had a model train store for 20 years, and i worked there for 7. I could probably answer any questions you'd have about that stuff if you're interested

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Would his store happen to be in Burbank?

'Twas only Thanksgiving, so I hadn't a care. We were up at the Tram, 8000 feet in the air. It was there that it hit me, on the coldest of nights. I looked down on Coachella, and saw all the lights...

Up until then, things just didn't seem right. Something was missing, and no snow was in sight. So, as I looked down at those twinkling lights, I started to feel all that Christmas delight.

I started thinking 'bout gifts for the ones that I love, the 12 days of Christmas, and of course, turtle doves. The stockings, the tree, and all of that stuff, but, I stood there thinking the lights were enough...

As we went down the Tram, I held on real tight, to that magical moment that hit me that night. I still haven't shopped, with only 8 days to spare. But, I've gathered some of the magic, I thought I would share...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...CENES20092.jpg

I'm having a hard time getting in to the holiday spirit. This thread is helping, especially Loca's contributions. :thu

lol algunz, sorry, glad i could be of service. (insert eye rolling smiley)

The worm filled tree was perfect.

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at first i thought your dog was eating the tree

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Originally Posted by Suffacated

Would his store happen to be in Burbank?

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Yes, it's in Burbank. there's a couple train stores in Burbank. it was originally called Bob's Trainland, but for the last 15 or so years it's been called Victory Station.

it's more gear towards slot cars and collectible memorabilia now, but he still deals in buying and selling older train collections

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Originally Posted by Drinkey McDrinkerstein

Yes, it's in Burbank. there's a couple train stores in Burbank. it was originally called Bob's Trainland, but for the last 15 or so years it's been called Victory Station.

it's more gear towards slot cars and collectible memorabilia now, but he still deals in buying and selling older train collections

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I can remember as a kid in the early 70's spending most of my allowance at Burbank House of Hobbies and ....I think it was called 'Marv's Toys"? on San Fernando? Can't remember....think the same street that Zody's ,
Pup N' Taco and a theater was on. Maybe Glenoaks?
Hey. Is there a place around there, maybe a machine shop that had the scaled down working models of steam engines? Think it was on Victory?
How about L.A. Live Steamers next to Travel Town... My old stomping grounds...

Christmas came early this year:

I am really not sure what to think about that song. Are they supposed to be some sort of joke group? Like, Tenacious D/Flight of The Concords/Lonely Island kind of thing? Are are they supposed to like... not a joke. I am really confused.

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Originally Posted by Suffacated

I don't know what your dad drives but if he's a train buff he'll appreciate a set of train horns to mount on on his ride.

Below are the AirChimes that I've got mounted on my Freightliner. I purchased them from a friend who works for Union Pacific in Colton.
Something to think about for next year. Here's a link.
http://www.hornblasters.com/

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...ge/k3la_5a.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...odge/k3la1.jpghttp://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...Dodge/k3la.jpg

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Ship horn:

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Originally Posted by paulthomasanderson

Christmas came early this year:

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Originally Posted by rage patton

I am really not sure what to think about that song. Are they supposed to be some sort of joke group? Like, Tenacious D/Flight of The Concords/Lonely Island kind of thing? Are are they supposed to like... not a joke. I am really confused.

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100% real and serious.

www.myspace.com/millionaires

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MOAR CHRISTMAS TREES!

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Originally Posted by MissingPerson

MOAR CHRISTMAS TREES!

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Got some concoction that's a cross between Gluvine and hot rum drink on the stove right now with a bunch of spices in there. Two cheese fondues and one dark-chocolate one on deck. House smells pretty good about now.

We're house #1 of a 3 house holiday party tonight. I'm gonna try to convince the others to carol along the way.

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Originally Posted by paulthomasanderson

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Hahahahahaha. I like how the kid actually looks drunk in the picture they keep showing of him. Bud light and this boy have a long future together, methinks.

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Originally Posted by PlayaDelWes

Got some concoction that's a cross between Gluvine and hot rum drink on the stove right now with a bunch of spices in there. Two cheese fondues and one dark-chocolate one on deck. House smells pretty good about now.

We're house #1 of a 3 house holiday party tonight. I'm gonna try to convince the others to carol along the way.

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That sounds pretty awesome.

Santa doesn't care if I've been bad or good anymore, and Pete's not much for all the Christmas Drama, but I'm still like a little kid with all the decorating and lights at Christmas time, so we compromised... No real tree because there's just no space, and I'd just put little touches of Christmas decor here and there... That's compromising, right? Ho,Ho,Ho!!!
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'Twas the week before Christmas...

I'll be getting into the Christmas spirit tonight at the Brian Setzer Orchestra's Annual Christmas Extravaganza.