Christmas 2023: What do you wish for?

[JSinMO]

I really dont have anything other than a couple items for around the shop. I’m just looking forward to a quiet day! I guess if I could tell Santa what I wanted It would be a mid 1970s Ford F250 4X4! too bad it wouldn’t fit under the tree! Or a nice track loader! I got plenty of trees outside it would fit under!

When I was about 18 or 19, first year out of high school I was working construction and living at home. Money to burn or so I thought.... I ordered a new 1977 Ford F250 4x4 Ranger XLT with every option. Traded in a "73 Ranchero GT with 20K miles and paid cash for the rest. It was an early '77 so still the high rider as they redesigned and lowered the F250 mid year. First thing that I did was put the white spoke wheels on with 35" tires. Still have it but has sat forever. Could be a great restoration project for you!!

Bob

I’m not in a position to take on a project like that at the moment……

But don’t be surprised if I ask you about in the future! That might be something I’d like to work on! Either way I’d love to see some pictures of it if you’re able!

I had a 1979 F150 4x4 I wish I would have kept. But at the time I thought it was better to sell it. I also had a 1973 F100. It was pretty well used up when I got it. I managed to finish it off! Like @Timj said the things you do when your young!

[Eugen]

I didn't mean to put you on the spot @JSinMO .

[DavidBarkey]

It's amazing though, can a 19 years old today work and save money and buy a new Ford F250? /quote]

Maybe one in a million could . Todays youth for the most part are not willing to work that hard and do without there over priced phones , gaming computers , wall sized tv's , unlimited internet and netfix to do what Bob did.

[JSinMO]

I didn't mean to put you on the spot @JSinMO .

No worries Eugen. Thats one I would really like to work on. Just no room in the pipeline for it right now.

[thebuildist]

I'm wishing for a Vevor mag drill with a five-piece set of annular cutters.

And seeing as how I ordered it. And it's way too heavy for the wife to wrap it... I kind of have inside information that I might actually get it.

But what I'm really excited about is the presence I've gotten to buy and make. And watching my family and loved ones open them up. That's going to be the fun part.

Bob

[Eugen]

I'm wishing for a Vevor mag drill with a five-piece set of annular cutters.
Bob

Mag drill and annular cutters...

[Harry]

I’ve been thinking about what I would want and since my age is getting up there, this is what I want. A Christmas Holiday with no drama where everyone is healthy and in good spirits for the season. I wish this for everyone else also. Harry

[DavidBarkey]

I’ve been thinking about what I would want and since my age is getting up there, this is what I want. A Christmas Holiday with no drama where everyone is healthy and in good spirits for the season. I wish this for everyone else also. Harry

Although I am a little younger than you Harry . I too wish for just that . Maybe next year . For now there be small spread out get together s with family and friends .

[propane1]

I’ve been thinking about what I would want and since my age is getting up there, this is what I want. A Christmas Holiday with no drama where everyone is healthy and in good spirits for the season. I wish this for everyone else also. Harry

Good one Harry. That would be a great gift.

Noel

[RoamingGnome]

I’ve been thinking about what I would want and since my age is getting up there, this is what I want. A Christmas Holiday with no drama where everyone is healthy and in good spirits for the season. I wish this for everyone else also. Harry

Well Said! @Harry -This would be the perfect gift for my and I... And I'd like to share that wish with all of you as well!


Gerry