12-20-2010, 05:00 PM
From Peggy and I. The photo is a model of the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona that I made for one of our challenges a few years ago. It is a predominate and cherished feature of my N scale layout.
12-20-2010, 05:00 PM
12-21-2010, 12:30 AM
12-21-2010, 09:32 AM
12-21-2010, 11:37 PM
Merry Christmas to all my friends here at Big Blue. I hope that Santa's good to each and every one. 
Wayne
Wayne
12-21-2010, 11:57 PM
And let's not forget Festivus on the 23rd! 
BTW, Stein - thanks for the solstice reminder. Those who suffer from seasonal depression would do well to remember that day
BTW, Stein - thanks for the solstice reminder. Those who suffer from seasonal depression would do well to remember that day
12-22-2010, 01:03 AM
nachoman Wrote:And let's not forget Festivus on the 23rd!
BTW, Stein - thanks for the solstice reminder. Those who suffer from seasonal depression would do well to remember that day
Thanks for the reminder - time to re-open the pool.
Wayne
12-22-2010, 09:25 AM
Merry Christmas to my "extended family" at Big Blue---wishing you and your families all the best
12-22-2010, 09:35 AM
Wayne - re-open the pool? Do you plan on doing a little curling?
12-22-2010, 09:45 AM
nachoman Wrote:Wayne - re-open the pool? Do you plan on doing a little curling?
Kevin---the pool will also be used as a hockey rink and ice-fishing.Knowing Wayne,he might even take a plunge on New Year's day
12-22-2010, 11:55 AM
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12-22-2010, 03:02 PM
12-22-2010, 03:17 PM
Merry Christmas to all of you and my all your wishes come true.
The "big date" for the kids of all age is the xmas eve (24th) here in Germany. That is when the candles on the xmas tree will be inflamed and the gifts are presented and unwrapped. Most families have a tradition to serve at that evening a relative simple dinner (e.g. sausages with potato salad) only to make sure the wife/mother is not buried with work in the kitchen. 25th and 26th are very prominent days to visit relatives and get visits from close relatives. That are the dates when the lunch will run "full throttle" (and the lady stays in the kitchen... until she gets some help
).
We expect to have new heavy snow fall in south Germany starting some time Friday. That might be a problem to visit my brother and his family and to get back by car during the night on Friday xmas eve.
The "big date" for the kids of all age is the xmas eve (24th) here in Germany. That is when the candles on the xmas tree will be inflamed and the gifts are presented and unwrapped. Most families have a tradition to serve at that evening a relative simple dinner (e.g. sausages with potato salad) only to make sure the wife/mother is not buried with work in the kitchen. 25th and 26th are very prominent days to visit relatives and get visits from close relatives. That are the dates when the lunch will run "full throttle" (and the lady stays in the kitchen... until she gets some help
).We expect to have new heavy snow fall in south Germany starting some time Friday. That might be a problem to visit my brother and his family and to get back by car during the night on Friday xmas eve.
12-22-2010, 03:53 PM
faraway Wrote:Merry Christmas to all of you and my all your wishes come true.
The "big date" for the kids of all age is the xmas eve (24th) here in Germany. That is when the candles on the xmas tree will be inflamed and the gifts are presented and unwrapped. Most families have a tradition to serve at that evening a relative simple dinner (e.g. sausages with potato salad) only to make sure the wife/mother is not buried with work in the kitchen. 25th and 26th are very prominent days to visit relatives and get visits from close relatives. That are the dates when the lunch will run "full throttle" (and the lady stays in the kitchen... until she gets some help
We expect to have new heavy snow fall in south Germany starting some time Friday. That might be a problem to visit my brother and his family and to get back by car during the night on Friday xmas eve.
My mom's family are predominantly german descendents, and their traditions are similar to this. The 24th is less formal with one-pot meals and the 25th is more formal.
12-22-2010, 07:44 PM