withers Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 It's nearing silly season... a time when your loved ones will be thinking 'hmmm what should I buy *insert name* for Christmas this year! Well heres a place to get ideas and share them with other Porsche heads... only Porsche related stuff is to go here. I'll start with this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 Yeah... not sure about pashing the dog though! FWIW: best Xmas present I gave myself was a Momo Prototipo, and cheap for the instant change it gave the feel and connection to the car! just sayin'... Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 Today I bought a couple of 1:18 models (935 and 917L) and will give them to my wife for the kids to wrap for me. And I'll let her give me the Eastern Creek track day I signed up for the other day. Job done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 My hint wasn't quite so subtle It went something like 'Get me a Prototipo suede wheel, or you can move out'! (I did actually say that too!) It was met with 'You're going to look funny chewing steak with no teeth!' 'I'll have a sticker then!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 13November, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 ^^^ LOL funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 Last year we went to Fiji , eschewing presents. It was quite refreshing! The Fijian economy benefited. The resort security guard with 4 kids ( 3 at school) gets paid $2/hr - so in Oz , we are doing OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 I "liked" tazzie's post.In part because I like the sentiment, and in part because I like to see words like "eschew" get used when nobody is sneezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabloau Posted 13November, 2013 Report Share Posted 13November, 2013 James, you owe me a keyboard...... Morning coffee & reading your post did not go well ROTFLMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 14November, 2013 Report Share Posted 14November, 2013 Dear Santa, I would like to propose the following as a gift, in essence making your journey more enjoyable and giving the Reindeer's a rest as well. I would reccommend the Great Ocean Road and I am sure you will find Tasmania and the Adelaide Hills very Enjoyable. Remember, you break it, you own it. Yours Truly, Goodboyinthebarossa http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-911-Carrera-1995/AGC-AD-14729469/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 14November, 2013 Report Share Posted 14November, 2013 I'm really easy, buy me nothing, if I want something I'll get it myself. I just want to spend time with my family and loved ones at this time of year, cook lots, eat lots, drink lots and just no cares given for anything else happening in the world at that point in time.. switch off time. There are however certain members on the other side (*cough* partners step mum *cough*) who insists on texting her their want list... am I the only person who thinks that is poor form and just plain rude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 14November, 2013 Report Share Posted 14November, 2013 i hope santa can get some iroc bumpers down my chimney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 14November, 2013 Report Share Posted 14November, 2013 I'm really easy, buy me nothing, if I want something I'll get it myself. I just want to spend time with my family and loved ones at this time of year, cook lots, eat lots, drink lots and just no cares given for anything else happening in the world at that point in time.. switch off time. There are however certain members on the other side (*cough* partners step mum *cough*) who insists on texting her their want list... am I the only person who thinks that is poor form and just plain rude? Same really. I just want to be with my Mum as she has cancer and doesn't have many Christmas' left. RSCS wouldn't make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 14November, 2013 Report Share Posted 14November, 2013 Same really. I just want to be with my Mum as she has cancer and doesn't have many Christmas' left. RSCS wouldn't make any difference. Hope all is as well as it can be for you and the family mate! No amount amount of money or valuable objects can bring someone back OR instill the profound memories you may have of someone close. Life's too short! If you care about & love someone, tell them! You never know when that last time may be! I found that out the hard way... that's why experience>object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabloau Posted 14November, 2013 Report Share Posted 14November, 2013 wasserkuhl, nothing I could say can take away what you & yours are facing, had the same with 4 of my family.... Enjoy all the time, the corporeal moves on, never loose the memories or good times you have with those people, can never loose the memories..... P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reax Posted 14November, 2013 Report Share Posted 14November, 2013 For those of you with Children, I visited Santa Clause House whilst in Alaska. I have had my kids sent letters every year, and they also own a couple of square inches on the North Pole now. https://www.santaclaushouse.com/index.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 15November, 2013 Report Share Posted 15November, 2013 Hope all is as well as it can be for you and the family mate! No amount amount of money or valuable objects can bring someone back OR instill the profound memories you may have of someone close. Life's too short! If you care about & love someone, tell them! You never know when that last time may be! I found that out the hard way... that's why experience>object. This is true, so so true. Given my life experience I have learnt this valuable lesson. Having lost my Grandparents at a relatively tender age, the grief led me to remember them almost on a daily basis. In essence their influence and culture is living on with me. The same can be said of any family and close friends.............I see my Parents Daily and am documenting my Mothers life right from her earliest memories in the UK to now and its a fascinating journey. Video diary will provide my 3.5 Yr old Daughter the opportunity to use it a reference point. My father will be an octagenarian this year but is fit , Healthy and strong; Der Luftmeister. The only reason I love things with wheels on them is because its the only way I could communicate with my father! We still discuss and argue about Porsches and it enriches me and my Habit! Experience/essence/spirit > Object. wasserkuhl, nothing I could say can take away what you & yours are facing, had the same with 4 of my family.... Enjoy all the time, the corporeal moves on, never loose the memories or good times you have with those people, can never loose the memories..... P Indeed Brother. I am truly blessed to have parents that are a) Still Together after 50+ years and Truly selfless, Honest and warm They are me and I am them. Right, back on topic. I want a 993 to enhance and not define . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 15November, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 15November, 2013 This is true, so so true. Given my life experience I have learnt this valuable lesson. Having lost my Grandparents at a relatively tender age, the grief led me to remember them almost on a daily basis. In essence their influence and culture is living on with me. The same can be said of any family and close friends.............I see my Parents Daily and am documenting my Mothers life right from her earliest memories in the UK to now and its a fascinating journey. Video diary will provide my 3.5 Yr old Daughter the opportunity to use it a reference point. My father will be an octagenarian this year but is fit , Healthy and strong; Der Luftmeister. The only reason I love things with wheels on them is because its the only way I could communicate with my father! We still discuss and argue about Porsches and it enriches me and my Habit! Experience/essence/spirit > Object. Indeed Brother. I am truly blessed to have parents that are a) Still Together after 50+ years and Truly selfless, Honest and warm They are me and I am them. Right, back on topic. I want a 993 to enhance and not define . All material possessions should enhance and not define! Well said Steve. My parents are also happy together and are close to that big 50 marriage mark. They still love each immensely, do everything together.. bicker but get over it super quick. I wish your mother all the best Steve.. may you get as much time with her as you possibly can, quality time Back on topic - even tho I created this thread, I can't think of one thing I want for Christmas either. No arguments on Christmas Day would be nice, lots of fun and giggles with my nieces and nephews, lots of photos taken by me (love documenting the family) parents and my brothers and their wives! How can you not have fun hanging out with little ones like my niece... IMG_0032 by mmanda withers, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabloau Posted 15November, 2013 Report Share Posted 15November, 2013 To the Fat bugger in a Red Suit, I am still waiting for that bloody bike, now I've grown up slightly & have my 911 & according to the girl have been really, really, really patient dealing with the insurance company over the last 4 weeks, it would he really good to put my belief back in you IF the following were possible..... Get the car back from the panel beaters all sorted & the same color all round...... That I can drive her BEFORE Christmas 2013 (I still haven't let you off the hook for that bloody bike!) That 993 RS would be a very very nice present this year...... If not Can I please have that IROC Nose cone and the 73 RSR rear bumper will do nicely..... P.S., your Scotch & Christmas pies ARE dependant! On items 1,2&4....... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 17November, 2013 Report Share Posted 17November, 2013 To the Fat bugger in a Red Suit, I am still waiting for that bloody bike Are you channeling Kevin Bloody Wilson...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabloau Posted 19November, 2013 Report Share Posted 19November, 2013 Captured.... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL Posted 20November, 2013 Report Share Posted 20November, 2013 My hint wasn't quite so subtle It went something like 'Get me a Prototipo suede wheel, or you can move out'! (I did actually say that too!) It was met with 'You're going to look funny chewing steak with no teeth!' 'I'll have a sticker then!' LMBAO!!! Sounds like my house! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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