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Title: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: longbridge on December 22, 2012, 10:26:16 PM
Just wanted to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

I will be taking a break from the hobby and the forum for a while, I will be keeping all my gear and layouts as no doubt I will eventually find some interest in the hobby further down the track. at the moment I seem to be going through the motions with little or no enthusiasm.

Buying a couple of Shortwave Radios so I will return to my long lost hobby of Shortwave DXing, it will be nice to put the headphones on and listen to music from around the world also listen to the Ham Radio blokes waffling on about their gear and antennas.

Maybe back sometime in the future but until then have fun keep healthy and enjoy the hobby.
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: 4x2 on December 22, 2012, 10:37:56 PM
I know how you feel, i've been there before - we'll see you again when you get your N gauge mojo back !

Have a good Christmas Dave ! (Oldrailbug)  :wave:
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: swisstony on December 22, 2012, 10:51:30 PM
Good luck!
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: Jack on December 22, 2012, 11:06:28 PM
They say a change is as good as a rest. Don't be a stranger too long Dave.

:beers:  :wave:
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: davieb on December 22, 2012, 11:29:26 PM
Merry Christmas ORB

hope all goes well with your new venture and don't forget we will always be here  :thumbsup:

all the best
:beers:

dave  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: jonclox on December 23, 2012, 09:17:59 AM
All the best, epecially with the radio.
Do come back soon tho. You will be missed untill you do
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: Tank on December 23, 2012, 10:39:18 AM
Merry Christmas to you mate.  Hope to see you on here again in the future.  :)
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: Dock Shunter on December 23, 2012, 12:13:45 PM
Take care Dave...... :thumbsup:
Have a great Christmas,wishing you a peaceful new year and hope to see you back here in the not too distant future........ :NGaugersRule:
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 26, 2012, 12:19:42 AM
Take care Dave

We await your return.

Colin
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: Bealman on December 26, 2012, 03:12:35 AM
Take it easy Dave and best wishes for the New Year. Nothing wrong with short wave, mate. I'll pull out my receiver and have a listen for you!

Hey, I never got the blue pullman set I wanted for Christmas, but I did get an RC helicopter with video camera on board! So I thought that I might be away from trains for a bit too - however after a few initial attempts at flying it this morning, maybe not.....

Come back soon, buddy.

:beers: Cheers George
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: longbridge on December 26, 2012, 03:24:27 AM
Getting away from model railways is not easy George  :help:  I have never received as many railway related gifts at Christmas as I did this year, I got scenery items, Calenders, British Steam Coffee Mugs, and a beautiful AE Williams "Flying Scotsman" pewter pocket watch on a chain, even more of a surprise is 3 Farish Steam locos from England that didn't arrive on time that I knew nothing about  :claphappy:

Maybe my rest from the hobby will be quite short lived  :doh: :doh: :doh:
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: trainsdownunder on December 26, 2012, 03:42:19 AM
QuoteI have never received as many railway related gifts at Christmas as I did this year

Maybe the Gods are trying to tell you something !   :bounce: :bounce:
Title: Re: Taking a Break from the Hobby for a While so Merry Christmas All.
Post by: Bealman on December 26, 2012, 04:30:32 AM
Sure hope so, Dave. Maybe you can pursue both hobbies! Seems a shame to waste those new Farish locos... see how you feel when they arrive. Remember, it's a hobby, not a job - do whatever gives you enjoyment. I know that the restoration of my own layout isn't going anywhere near as fast as it could... some days when I actually have time to work on it, I just can't be bothered with it. We all have our spells.

See what the New Year brings... good health, most importantly!

Cheers, George  :thumbsup: