I just want to wish members of this forum Festive best wishes,and a happy new year. This is a great forum where we can and do all learn from each other.
Merry Christmas !
Thank you!
My sentiments exactly! To you and everybody on the forum, it's a great place to be!
Merry Christmas! With my best wishes for a happy, peaceful and successful new year.... :NGaugersRule:
Jimbo.
Good on you, boys, for kicking off this year's Christmas thread. :thumbsup:
A Merry Christmas to all our members, and a safe and happy one for all your loved ones.
Compliments of the season from Down Under. :beers:
At this time of the year it's difficult to know what to say without offending someone and there has been a lot going on on various FB groups recently. So I've checked with my legal adviser and on his advice I wish to say the following to all friends and acquaintances.
Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced with the most enjoyable traditions of religious persuasion or secular practices of your choice with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all.
I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2018, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make our country great (not to imply that Great Britain is necessarily greater than any other country) and without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee.
By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms:
This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher.
Disclaimer: No trees were harmed in the sending of this message; however, a significant number of electrons were slightly inconvenienced.
In short - I think that means happy Xmas.
:hmmm:
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Happy Christmas everyone, and may all your trains run smoothly, your points turnout with ease, and your little travellers (many of whom have waited seemingly endlessly for their trains) finally get to their destinations.
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I was going to wait a few more days to send a message but now its all started
I WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR AND I HOPE YOU ALL GET LOTS OF RAILWAY RELATED PRESENTS.
Bob Tidbury
Quote from: daffy on December 12, 2017, 11:44:23 AM
Happy Christmas everyone, and may all your trains run smoothly, your points turnout with ease, and your little travellers (many of whom have waited seemingly endlessly for their trains) finally get to their destinations.
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In the case of my layout, there are a couple of station staff members who must have very sore arms indeed by now, having been "giving the tip" for several years!
Seasons Greetings to all Forum Members and their Families.
I wish you all a happy and peaceful time.
Skyline2uk
And a very Happy Christmas from all the little folk at Trepol Bay and Port Perran.
Oh......and from me.
And a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from myself .... and SWMBO ..... and the dog ..... and the cats. :beers:
@javlinfaw7 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1970) If I copy your missive verbatim, with no additions, subtractions or alterations in any shape or form, would it be permissible for me to copy and forward the said missive to other interested parties? I could of course, if necessary, pay the requisite fee, or, if you are in agreement, make a suitable donation to a charity in lieu of the requisite fee.
Having re-read the missive, I realise now that you did say, in the small print, that the missive is freely transferrable - thank you. I will still make a donation to charity :).
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Happy christmas everyone. Only 11 sleeps !!!
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Just to prove it can snow here!
All gone by the evening, :(
Seasons Greetings to all and may the stockings be filled with 'N'ice goodies.
:hellosign: A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL :Carriage: MEMBERS AROUND THE WORLD from Derek & family
Best wishes for the season, and many thanks to all on this great forum
And without being biased a special extra thanks to all the moderators who keep this website going :thankyousign:
:NGF:
Steve
We, that's me and Significant will be away for a few days over the holidays so I'm adding my just a bit early best wishes to all here for an excellent Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful 2018.
Thanks for your company throughout the year.
:beers:
Dave G
Quote from: Steve.T on December 16, 2017, 04:14:42 PM
And without being biased a special extra thanks to all the moderators who keep this website going :thankyousign:
You beat me to it!!
A very happy Christmas to all from deepest Sussex.
Chris
A merry Christmas to all on the forum, keep the good advice. piccies and humour coming. :beers:
I'd like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. For those who work I hope you can find time to rest and recharge your batteries and for those retired the only difference you'll notice is TV becomes worse :D
We'd also like to see everyone in 2018 safe and sound so, without being a wet duvet cover, I would ask all debauchery is kept within reasonable (or legal at least) limits.
Enjoy!
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Merry Christmas to all!
Cheers, Stu
Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you all get lots of trains :) (I was given a train colouring in book and some brush pens yesterday :) )
Merry Christmas to all on the forum and here's to a very happy New Year. :beers:
A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New year to everyone on here that I know and to everyone I hope to meet in the New Year .
A special thankyou goes to all the Mods for keeping the Forum going and trying to control us all .
Bob Tidbury
Merry Xmas and Happy new Year to everyone from South of Europe...
Marco
Merry Christmas to one and all!
And if Festivus is your flavor, have a good one tomorrow!
:beers: Merry Christmas everyone and all the Best for the New Year. :beers:
Quite simply Feliz natal e próspero ano novo.
Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you all have a happy and peaceful Christmas :)
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on December 22, 2017, 08:18:21 PM
A special thankyou goes to all the Mods for keeping the Forum going and trying to control us all .
Bob Tidbury
Sed custodiet ipsos custodes?
Rough translation - but who will moderate the Mods? :laugh3: :laugh3:
Nadolig Llawen!
Quote from: newportnobby on December 23, 2017, 09:28:13 AM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on December 22, 2017, 08:18:21 PM
A special thankyou goes to all the Mods for keeping the Forum going and trying to control us all .
Bob Tidbury
Sed custodiet ipsos custodes?
Rough translation - but who will moderate the Mods? :laugh3: :laugh3:
The guard guards, Mick ;)
But who guards the.....oh, never mind. :confused1:
Quote from: newportnobby on December 23, 2017, 09:28:13 AM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on December 22, 2017, 08:18:21 PM
A special thankyou goes to all the Mods for keeping the Forum going and trying to control us all .
Bob Tidbury
Sed custodiet ipsos custodes?
Rough translation - but who will moderate the Mods? :laugh3: :laugh3:
Get the Rockers in. That should keep 'em quiet!
I think in answer to Newport Nobbies question I reckon TANK keeps the mods under control and it seems to work ,we dont have a lot of trouble on here after all this is the friendliest Forum of all.We do have minor disagrements but all sorted very quickly and with the number of
members we have now I think thats quite an achievement and we should all be proud of our group.Long may it continue .
Bob Tidbury
Thanks, Bob. Nice words.
I also think this is THE friendly forum, and while we do stuff up every now and again, it usually turns out alright.
Merry Christmas! :beers:
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on December 23, 2017, 11:10:56 AM
I think in answer to Newport Nobbies question I reckon TANK keeps the mods under control and it seems to work ,we dont have a lot of trouble on here after all this is the friendliest Forum of all.We do have minor disagrements but all sorted very quickly and with the number of
members we have now I think thats quite an achievement and we should all be proud of our group.Long may it continue .
Bob Tidbury
Here Here Mr Tidbury. :beers:
Nollaig Chridheil
Merry Xmas to all, and as the trend seems to be to use the language of our forefathers then Buon Natale a tutti!
cheers
Ben A.
Merry Christmas to all of you.
And happy modelling holidays!
Dats
:beers:
A very merry Christmas to all who frequent the forum -the pleasure it gives to plenty and the help it provides for those who need it ! May all your wishes be fulfilled-and may there be peace and goodwill to all.
Best wishes to you and yours from all at this end of the line.
:NGaugersRule:
Well if we are talking in the language of our forefathers, (I only had one :doh:), may your Christmas be a good 'un and your 2018 modelling allus be reet and none of your efforts be cack-handed with no faffin' abart. From missen and ar lass. I'll sithee in t'New Year.
Merry Christmas N Gaugers fingers crossed for what's in your sack.. :D
Quote from: Ben A on December 23, 2017, 02:29:10 PM
Merry Xmas to all, and as the trend seems to be to use the language of our forefathers then Buon Natale a tutti!
cheers
Ben A.
Buon Natale a te!
Marco
Well, just finished wrapping and adding to the pile under the tree. Time to charge my glass with another Bellini! :beers:
Merry Christmas to all (Merin keresimesi si gbogbo eniyan). :heart: I hope Santa brings you all joy and happiNess! :beers:
Merry Christmas to all on the forum
Put down the modelling project and crack open a bottle of something nice!
All the best
Quote from: Rabbitaway on December 24, 2017, 07:22:00 PM
Put down the modelling project and crack open a bottle of something nice!
What, like another bottle of BR blue acrylic before repainting one of my locos?
(I'll get my coat.)
Seriously, best wishes to one and all!
Cheers, NeMo
Quote from: Rabbitaway on December 24, 2017, 07:22:00 PM
Put down the modelling project and crack open a bottle of something nice!
I've given up all hope of becoming a model so the Southern Comfort is already being imbibed.
Methinks the air guitar may be coming out tonight :headbang:
Will that be Thunderstruck or Stairway to Heaven?
Quote from: Rabbitaway on December 24, 2017, 07:59:03 PM
Will that be Thunderstruck or Stairway to Heaven?
Both on the playlist but currently George Thorogood :D
I wish to say a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone on the forum. I hope that you can all have a great day tomorrow whether with family, or sadly if you are on your own.
Thanks for another great 12 months on here. I always feel privileged to have you all on here and love to see all of your projects. Special thanks to the moderating team for their efforts in keeping this place a happy one - or as close as we can get with so many opinions on everything! ;)
I look forward to seeing what Father Christmas brings some of you. I'm sure that many of us will be jealous! :D I won't be getting any N gauge myself, but I know I should be getting some CD's.....but I see Christmas as a day for my 2 boys. As long as I get my Christmas dinner then I'll be happy! :smiley-laughing: :food:
Merry Christmas to you all again. :thumbsup:
i have a choice of Mead or alcoholic ginger beer, depends on the degree of thirst.
Christmas morning here at the Antipodes!
Merry Christmas everyone!! :headbang:
Quote from: Bealman on December 24, 2017, 10:37:40 PM
Christmas morning here at the Antipodes!
Merry Christmas everyone!! :headbang:
Hi Bealman,
Merry Christmas to you too.
I wouldn't show that much enthusiasm at what is now 10.15 AM on a Christmas morning though. You'll be commandeered into dog walking, spud peeling, sprout err whatevering before you know it. Feign illness (even if self inflicted) and promise to wash up later, then break a nice glass, get out of it and possibly apologise for the next few weeks. Simples.
Have a great day.
Cheers weave :beers:
HAPPY CHRISTMAS to everyone on this great forum.
I have learnt so much and had many (well a few ;)) laughs.
Thanks to Tank and all the Mods.
Hope you all have a great time and don't drink as much as me!
Cheers weave :beers:
Thanks Weave, none of that here! Prawns, champagne and cheese plates this morning followed by lunch with cold meats.
And it's only 20 degrees, which is nice after yesterday's 40!
Merry Christmas everyone! :beers:
Well, George is already way ahead of us (as in so many things!) but here in the UK the clock is just about to tick over into Christmas Day, so Merry Christmas to all. Hope each and every one of you has a great day, and a great year.
Merry Christmas to all, great to read the posts this year. happy modelling.
:food: :food:
Merry Christmas and have a great new year to everyone of the forum :beers:
Laid back Christmas morning at Chez Bealman.... presents, prawns and champagne.
Best wishes to all forum members :beers:
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Hi all,
You can only imagine here Italian food, wine and sweets on tihs day... :claphappy:
Marco
Merry Xmas to all on the Forum.
Now off to help prepare dinner. No chance, I am off to the pub with the mate at 12 noon. The girls can sort it out. We'll just help them eat it. ;) :food:
Best Wishes
Dennis.
Tried to have a lie in this morning only to be disturbed by thumps and bangs from the flat upstairs - they are supposedly refurbishing it, they've been at it on and off for over 6 weeks retiled the kitchen, installed new units, similar in bathroom, took out night storage heaters, replaced carpets through out.
I managed to doze for just over an hour then gave up. They're now dragging fuurniture about.
Got a frozen turkey breast to go in the oven later, only me to cater for, - just another day. Still, there's no reason not to playt trains
Wishing everyone on here a very merry Christmas. It has been great reading everyone's seasonal messages on this thread.
I'm waiting for my girlfriend to arrive.
The champagne's on ice, the pheasant's out of the oven. My sons have made a special effort to get up early.
Quote from: Tank on December 24, 2017, 08:54:46 PM
I look forward to seeing what Father Christmas brings some of you.
Probably not the sort of thing you're expecting!:
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How cool is that :thumbsup:
Quote from: Bealman on December 25, 2017, 08:53:45 PM
How cool is that :thumbsup:
Probably too cool for an English winter!
Quote from: Dorsetmike on December 25, 2017, 11:46:00 AM
Tried to have a lie in this morning only to be disturbed by thumps and bangs from the flat upstairs - they are supposedly refurbishing it, they've been at it on and off for over 6 weeks retiled the kitchen, installed new units, similar in bathroom, took out night storage heaters, replaced carpets.............
I know it so well... You have all my sympathy Mike. Hope you had a good day despite it all.....
Quote from: Zogbert Splod on December 25, 2017, 09:58:32 PM
Quote from: Dorsetmike on December 25, 2017, 11:46:00 AM
Tried to have a lie in this morning only to be disturbed by thumps and bangs from the flat upstairs - they are supposedly refurbishing it, they've been at it on and off for over 6 weeks retiled the kitchen, installed new units, similar in bathroom, took out night storage heaters, replaced carpets.............
I know it so well... You have all my sympathy Mike. Hope you had a good day despite it all.....
perhaps give it another three quarters of an hour, and a few wee drams, then dig out that CD of bagpipes, turn up the volume, put in your earplugs, and press PLAY :-)
revenge is SWEET>
Almost too late as always!
But
Happy Christmas to you all :)
Still Christmas here in the US of A whilst most of you are sound asleep, so hope you all had a Merry Christmas and that you enjoy your Boxing Day. Best invention ever but the heathens around here don't know what that is, so for us here, it is just another day...........
:hellosign:
Curiosity....
Today...during the Boxing Day..in UK shops are open or closed?
Here only "malls" are open
Happy Boxing Day to all
Marco
Hi Marco,
Happy Boxing Day to you (never said that before).
I think everything was open today, certainly our local village shop was.
Big day of football as well.
Even the nearest garage 2 miles away, but not on a main highway, was open yesterday (thank god as I'd run out of cigarettes) and it has a Marks and Spencers mini foodhall in it.
Nearest proper town is 6 miles away so we are very lucky in our sort of rural community.
This is Hampshire. Probably different in other parts of the UK.
Cheers weave :beers:
Ok :)
Thank you.
Marco
:beers:
Most things were open here yesterday big sales day for major department stores.
Good day to stay at home! :thumbsup:
and watch the cricket??
Actually I didn't get to see a lot of it yesterday! Hopefully see a bit more today.
The Aussies have won the Ashes anyway, of course!
Quote from: Bealman on December 26, 2017, 11:58:47 PM
I didn't get to see a lot of it yesterday! Hopefully see a bit more today.
The Aussies have won the Ashes anyway, of course!
Just as well that the aussie team attached more importance to it and turned up !
> "of course"
On a scale of ? to ?? how important is that to you ?
ducks&runs
ps. you were not trying to 'stir it' by any chance ? ;D
best of both worlds, running trains whilst watching the cricket with a beer in hand.
Now that is uber cool. 8)