Quote from: Sprintex on December 26, 2016, 01:23:52 AM
That's the worst case of needle-drop I've ever seen! 


Paul

That's what I thought when my wife got it.  I told her I could have kept last years tree and sprayed it   

Got some clothing, a much needed pair of slippers, and a lovely book on Canadian National steam locomotives.

The children got nerf guns, but somehow one of my boys got two. I wonder...?

Absolutely nothing railway related received from my lot this year

But a very, very white Christmas in the Rocky Mountains more than makes up for it!

Despite that, I may just have to order that BR Blue Class 33 as a present from yours truly...

Any pics of the mountains, Mike?

I got lots of chocolate, lots of bits for our holiday to Tromso in Feb, some lichen, some grass and a Noch grass shaky thing.

A runny nose, bad cough and aching hips - that's what nine days of working on the Santa Specials gets you. 

Still, on the plus side, along with the obligatory socks and jumpers I got a nice rechargeable screwdriver.

Quote from: Bealman on December 26, 2016, 05:33:05 AM
Any pics of the mountains, Mike?

My new dressing gown makes me look like a yeti! 

The latest Ladybird and "Enid Blyton" books courtesy of Mrs "H".
Five on Brexit island, The Ladybird book of the Hangover etc...

Quote from: Tank on December 25, 2016, 10:22:06 PM
I received a book called 'Exploring Britain's Lost Railways' from my wife. 

My wife got me that for my birthday a few weeks ago.

Had a bit of a flick through but not had time to read in any depth.
Same for me really nothing local.

TBH I got very little as usual but had a great day yesterday with family and really I have reasonable health a great family so was very happy.

Steve

Quote from: Steve Brassett on December 26, 2016, 08:30:36 AM
I got lots of chocolate, lots of bits for our holiday to Tromso in Feb, some lichen, some grass and a Noch grass shaky thing.

Hope you got some thermals, Steve. It was a bit chilly when we went there in February. Glorious sunshine, but a bitter wind.

Nothing railway related this year, but I was presented with 2 dozen bottles of Harviestoun Brewery 'Old Engine Oil' which is delicious... And the current Mrs A and I were given a jolly red coffee machine by the younger generation, so we are all happy! 

Enjoy your prezzies!

Chris

Quote from: Jerry Howlett on December 26, 2016, 10:50:41 AM
The latest Ladybird and "Enid Blyton" books courtesy of Mrs "H".
Five on Brexit island, The Ladybird book of the Hangover etc...

A couple of those Ladybird ones just arrived here, very droll they are too.

Quote from: Malc on December 26, 2016, 12:23:03 PM

Quote from: Steve Brassett on December 26, 2016, 08:30:36 AM
I got lots of chocolate, lots of bits for our holiday to Tromso in Feb, some lichen, some grass and a Noch grass shaky thing.

Hope you got some thermals, Steve. It was a bit chilly when we went there in February. Glorious sunshine, but a bitter wind.

Oh yes - bought thermals just before Christmas. They will be combined with a down jacket, sheepskin insoles, two pairs of gloves, a couple of hats and as many layers as will still let me move around.  I have no intention of being cold. 

The only railway related item I received was a single china clay wagon which goes well with the rake of 3 I already had.
Its my birthday today so Some of my pressies are joint birthday and Christmas.
Mrs PP will be treating me to 3 days in The South East in the Spring where we well visit the RH&D railway.
I also received two very nice Scottish Single Malts to add to my fairly large collection. Those two new ones will be sampled later.
And we also received one of those rather nice red espresso machines which I am now getting to grips with.

Many happy returns @port perran