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IronNoggin

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Naughty Or Nice List? Did Santa Bring a SMILE?
« on: December 25, 2011, 01:21:22 PM »

Most Awesome Lady was right Happy with the CD player for her new ride! And of course the mandatory jewelry (Native Art hand-carved silver Hummingbird Earrings) certainly brought a SMILE!!

Good thing I splurged a little! This time of year we are always more than a tad tight. Not working so I can chase steel every winter has a toll, and that generally translates into keeping Christmas expenses right low...
Apparently I didn't follow the rules...  ;)

But then again, neither did She!  ;D

A Beautiful new high-end Bushnell Laser Rangefinder has not left my neck since opening it! Ranged EVERYTHING in sight from the Hacienda's balcony, and am some seriously IMPRESSED! Those critters I chase with pointy sticks have an even greater problem now methinks!!

And... the Eddie Bauer Diver's Watch from my Bro was a rather sweet touch too!

Can't say Thank You enough!

Now off to deliver a few presents to my invalid sister! She's in for some Nice Surprises!

Hope Santa was Smiling in everyone's direction this year!!

Cheers & Happy HoliDaze Folks!
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Re: Naughty Or Nice List? Did Santa Bring a SMILE?
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2011, 01:53:58 PM »

I did pretty well this year as well as had a blast spoiling the kids and watching them open their presents.  At ages four and nine, it's a great age  and I love how excited they were with everything. That makes the season worth it right there.

As far as fishing related, a Sage VT2 7130 spey and a pair of Korker chromes with  klingon, felt and studded felt soles definitely made my day although I had an idea they would be under the tree as I helped the wife pick them out.

Hope the holidays treat everyone well and here's hoping for a happy and prosperous steelhead season  ;D
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Re: Naughty Or Nice List? Did Santa Bring a SMILE?
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2011, 04:31:27 PM »

I did pretty well this year as well as had a blast spoiling the kids and watching them open their presents.  .  I love how excited they were with everything. That makes the season worth it right there.

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Re: Naughty Or Nice List? Did Santa Bring a SMILE?
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2011, 04:35:56 PM »

My two girls both got Disney princess fishing rods from their grandparents. So my wife is now the only non fishermen/fisherwomen in the house!
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Re: Naughty Or Nice List? Did Santa Bring a SMILE?
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2011, 07:33:15 PM »

Well I did not bad, a new pair of Bare breathable waders, a Sage hip/chest pack to replpace the fishing vest, and a pro wire former from Hagens so that now I can build my own in-line spinners which is awesome. We also got a family gift  ;D which was a xbox 360 with kinect. The kids got spoiled as usual and seeing their faces when opening their gifts makes it all worth it.
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Re: Naughty Or Nice List? Did Santa Bring a SMILE?
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2011, 10:20:44 AM »

3 gifts from neighbors ...$100 from parents $100 also in the card from wife but she also got me pair of jeans..2 pairs of bottom pajamas ..
2 gifts from friends...
The Christmas meal really was nice..lots of veg plates of all kinds....mashed potatoes gravy turkey that was just slightly over cooked but still tender.

Now if we could just win the 6/49 ....as a "gift" ;D

Sent out over 150 Christmas cards out with my self made photo copy gospel tract inside...mayor police stations politians relatives people I know thru the yrs etc...stores we frequent on & on....so my really greatest gift is if they would get to know the greatest .....the "Guy upstairs!!!!!!!"
Oh ya wife also gave me a nice shirt....nice material & it fits perfectly. :D
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