What DID Santa bring you?

Post by **MColes** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 4:20 pm

Merry Christmas to all so what did Santa bring you?

To name a few things I had

1. A Stormforce Car cover (had a few months now since I bought new car

).
2. Haynes build your own engine kit (handy to practice for any engine rebuilds

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3. A tent - ready for the next national and other car shows

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4. Emergency car kit - in a handy bag to add extra tools and spares I may need on the go - will keep my boot tidy.
5. Full carpet set for the car - I believe Lou already knew about that present as Chris had to ask her which set to get.
6. Morris minor wall plaques.

And a lot more including clothes, cds, dvds etc.

Too much to list and I'm waisting valuable drinking time

Post by **flowersGTR** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:24 pm

HIF 44 carb
minispeed heated inlet manifold
mani flow twin box sports exhaust

Post by **dalebrignall** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:27 pm

a very nice morris traveller model 1/12 scale very detailed im well pleased

Post by **Ondergard** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:35 pm

My wife and I bought each other, as a joint present, a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 Camera, with paraphenalia.

My daughter bought me a twelve year old Japanese Maple Bonsai tree.

Post by **aupickup** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:44 pm

i was given the gift of life

so many would not have this on xmas day

and lets give a thought to all the families that are not so well off and have relatives in hospitals at this time

Post by **mal** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:36 pm

i was given the gift of life

so many would not have this on xmas day

and lets give a thought to all the families that are not so well off and have relatives in hospitals at this time

Couldn't agree more...... and well said btw..
Most of you know that I've suffered with my lungs for a few years now and been through some rough times .. but in October this year I was diagnosed with Lung cancer and after having the latest p.e.t. scan it revealed that the cancer was also in my liver and bowel..
Can't praise the medical team enough and undergone some horendous test etc; they have managed to keep me here for this Christmas, and hopefully for a few more if the chemo works... just glad I had my Christmas dinner at home with my lovely family.
Strange but you never think this will happen to you but certainly makes you think..

Mal

Post by **carlosramalho** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 10:38 pm

I win a personal computes Toshiba NB200

Post by **Cam** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:11 am

Stig soap on a rope, Stig bubblebath, New Clarkson book, smellies, Loads of shortbread. Crackers & biscuits, waterproof coat, T-shirts, jeans, slippers, trainers, speciality teas in caddies, cheeseboard. Sugar mice & pigs. 3 spools of welding wire, Welding tips, Cordless drill/screwdriver. (mostly from Gill).

Oh and a N/S rear chassis extension repair panel off me mum!

Post by **pjh56** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:33 am

I decided to delete this post

Post by **andrew.searston** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:30 am

i got a years membership to this club, yey now a member
moggy models including a very nice pewter model
loads of sweets
money for parts for me moggy
and the usual novelties
very nice christmas for me then

Post by **carlosramalho** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 11:58 am

Dear Mal
I had no reaction when your post arrived, we allways are not prepared for that, we allways thinking that hapned to the other not with us or with our reactives, this is the life.
Anyway I wish you that the chimio will doing his job very well and I hope very soon you can say "Oops I am here again!!!", and also our God will help you!
Mal I wish you all the best for you and your family, God Bless You!!
Cheers
carlos

Post by **Mike Shipman** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:31 pm

Wow Mal - that's one powerful post! - very best wishes for things to go as well as they can for you in 2010.

I got 2 pair gloves , the reprint of Ray Newells MM book, some clothes (my wife and daughter are desparate for me to look at bit tidier in 2010) plus of course my replacement Rover seats (not sure when they'll arrive though - bein couriered over from Margate).

Best wishes to everyone else too for 2010.

Post by **mal** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 1:18 pm

Thanks for your wishes, Carlos and Mike, I didn't post that to upset or offend anyone especially at this time of year, it was really in response to 'aupickups' post that I found very moving....
I'll get though this ok and have every intention of giving it my best shot, but, at the end of the day what will be will be...
I've had one of the best Christmas's ever but didn't want any presents, but I did get a couple, funny thing is, I gave all the Hosptal staff loads of stuff and donations etc; that made me feel better than receiving stuff.
Anyway, hope I've not offended anyone else..

regards Mal

Post by **LouiseM** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 1:33 pm

I think that too much emphasis is placed on material possessions at times, particularly at Christmas, and we tend not to appreciate the basics such as good health and a roof over our heads.

All the best for the New Year Mal, and to everyone else who visits the board.

Post by **Blaketon** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:29 am

Carwise, my father bought me some Sun visors for my MG Midget (They were not fitted as standard). I've "Managed" for 25+ years without them but I'm sure they'll be useful. Apart from that, I had a secondhand book; Classic & Sportscars, Cars of the 1930s. It's out of print now and the book is in first rate order

. There were other bits and pieces (Some Fred Dibnah stuff) but as much as anything, a bit of P&Q was welcome. Oh yes, I had "Porridge - The Movie" on DVD. What a classic; I sometimes wonder, who needs a TV Licence when there are DVDs like that to watch. Watched Great Escape on video....yes I'm a creature of habit.

On the downside, my mother has had "The flu" over Christmas and I'm hoping she will be over it in time for New Year. Its back to work for me today. Although the shop is closed, there are web orders to look at and there was stock in last week, that I have to put away before we reopen on Tuesday.

Post by **ndevans** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:32 pm

Our family has had it's share of suffering as a result of cancer in the last few years. It's a terrible thing for all concerned.

To Mal, aupickup & anyone else affected-my sincere best wishes to you all.

Neil

Post by **patricklambert** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:14 pm

i got a 1/43 daimler hearse and mk9 jaguar the specials cd and money towards a morris!

Post by **billlobban** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:43 pm

Pair of heated rear windows (badly needed) chrome rear bumpers and an i-thingy

Post by **mal** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:25 pm

Thanks Neil & Louise for your wishes

Had a nice Christmas surprise yesterday, a couple of local Moggy owners popped in to see me and then my mate and his wife popped along for a couple of hours followed by thier son who bought my Moggy off me, pleased to see he's looking after it well and has put some wonderful high back front seats in... lovely and comfy, but I always found the original ones ok..
Alas, back to reality today.. spent six hours at Hospital getting more chemo... don't mind really as long as it works

Mal

Post by **aupickup** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:27 pm

good luck mal and may your god be with you