What are we wanting/getting/getting for ourselves for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza?
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What are we wanting/getting/getting for ourselves for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza?
Success consists of going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm...... Churchill
Was hoping I would have bought a plasma cutter by now, but sh*t keeps happening.
A couple of new scrap contracts would be nice!
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A little time off would be nice. I might get it too since I won't be sending out any hanukkah or kwanza cards. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!
AMERICAN BORN, AMERICAN BRED! AND I'M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!
Experienced Scrapper
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I picked up a Porter cable 4.5" Angel grinder. LolOriginally Posted by Scrapette
Scrapette I want to wish you a merry Christmas. I myself am not religious, but have had Christmas in my life so I just go with it.
It was nice of you to include others in your question.
I want to get you a gift. You pick a grinder or a sawzall. I will have it shipped to your door!
When the white man discovered this country Indians were running it
no taxes, no debt, women did all the work.
White man thought he could improve on a system like this. - Old Cherokee saying
I did not surrender, they took my horse and made him surrender. - Lone Watie
Aussie Scrapper
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what the hell is Kwanza?
..and please don't leave out the 'non believers' umongst you, or the Nihilists either.
"Merry festivus everyone" I am getting 4 new 44 gallon (55 US Gallon) rolling plastic bins.
Last edited by Torker Man; 12-21-2011 at 09:40 AM.
"roaming the streets, looking for treats"
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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A new DC constant voltage constant current power supply.
Experienced Scrapper
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Harambee Kwanzaa Torker.
I did not know what Kwanza was so I went looking. This is what I found,
The Kwanzaa Celebration
The 1960’s brought forth a new found awareness of self strength and empowerment for African Americans. Abandoning negative self-images and embracing our African past were our first steps toward this new way of looking at ourselves. Further explorations transpired through traditional African community concepts, dress and hairstyles. As the desires for ties to an African past increased, Kwanzaa soon became an ideal forum to further explore our cultural roots; recognizing the unique heritage of African-Americans as fruits from both worlds.
Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Dr. Karenga who was a leading theorist of The Black Movement in the 1960’s. His writing credits are quite extensive and have appeared in many journals and anthologies. Kwanzaa’s birth stems from a cultural idea and an expression of the US organization which Brother Karenga headed. This new way of exploring self has blossomed into the only nationally celebrated, native, non-religious, non-heroic, non-political African-American holiday.
The name Kwanzaa is a Kiswahili word for "the first fruits of the harvest". Kiswahili was chosen because it is a non-tribal African language which encompasses a large portion of the African continent. As an added benefit its pronunciation is rather easy. Vowels are pronounced as they would be in Spanish and consonants, with few exceptions, as they are in English. For example: A=ah as in father; E=a as in day; I=ee as in free;O=oo as in too. One last note, the accent or stress is almost always on the next to last syllable.
This holiday is observed from December 26th through January 1st. Again its focus is to pay tribute to the rich cultural roots of People of the African Diaspora. Though first inspired by African-Americans, many of African descent celebrate this occasion today. Its reach has grown to include all whose roots are in the Motherland. Its’ concept is neither religious nor political, but is rooted strongly in a cultural awareness. This is not a substitute for Christmas; however, gifts may be exchanged with the principles of Nguzo Saba always in mind. Gifts are given to reinforce personal growth and achievement which benefits the collective community.
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Hubby just gave me a pair of fur lined boots. Said, gotta have warm feet for scrapping!!
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I celebrate festivus.
Experienced Scrapper
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Parrothead, I liked Festus too, but I liked Chester a lot better...
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The cheetah that does those Cheetos commercials?
Metal Recycling Entrepreneur
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I getting myself a real cheap, but good quality 40 pc tap & die set. NZ$40
& some underarm deodorant.
I was lost too. Did a Google search for "festus chester" Apparently some guys on Gun smoke.
Me thinks Dee is not familiar with festivus.
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I love festivus - the holiday when you tell all your family how they disappointed you in the previous year! hilarious!
Dee. it's from Seinfield.
Last edited by Scrapette; 12-22-2011 at 09:30 PM.
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do you have a festivus pole?
maybe that's not an approriate question - sorry - too much Christmas rum!
Last edited by Scrapette; 12-22-2011 at 09:28 PM.
Experienced Scrapper
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I think he is spending Festivus with George. He's got a Festivus Pole
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Impossible. Never too much rum.
Experienced Scrapper
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Agreed ! just went out for a big bottle of Bacardi.
I'm hold up for the weekend!
Experienced Scrapper
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I thought everyone knew Gun Smoke, gee I guess I am getting old!
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