Secret Santa Reveal thread 2016.

Hi Dennis, I was a member of the American Chestnut Foundation for many, many years. We have to remember that the Chestnut was a major component of the eastern Appalachian woods. It was used for food by the native people first, then the settlers/colonists, and of course wildlife. The folks who used the tree for lumber, very rot resistant, and fuel were heartbroken when the blight destroyed the tree. I imagine like those of us impacted by the EAB killing off Ash. This tree belongs here in the east and I hope it returns. But I'll never see it in the time I have left. . One last note, the sills of my house, c. 1880 are Chestnut. They sit on rocks a few inches above the ground and are still in pretty good shape. That's my take on this my friend. Have a wonderfull new year.

 

A nice New Years Eve setting on the dining room table. My new candle holders from my Secret Santa. The camera flash takes some of the ambiance away from it.

 

Scotty Overkill I followed your advice and started a patina on the set you sent me. Comparison shot of the original color vs after. Just pulled out the first piece and set it across the second one that is untouched. I really like the graphite grey it came out of the dip with. Oiled it up and waiting for the shovel to get done!

 

Hey Ralphie Boy - were you my Secret Santa?

 

Okay. Who was my Secret Santa?

 

From my calculations, gasifier, your man was jack straw....did I guess right? And I had ralphie boy sending to gpsfool as well.....cha Ching !!

 

Hey Jack Straw . Were you my secret santa?

 

I'd love to take the credit, but it weren't me.

 

cows eat grass, so they give out a much different odor in their waste. Animals who eat meat, well you all know that odor. Hate the smell of nursing homes that smell bad or have the odor of cleaning fluids that mask the odor.

 

Well my Omaha Steaks Came today from My SS, Woodsnwoods !!! He told me that steak company dropped the ball and would be here late. I don't care. I am happy to have a cool gift!! If wife hadn't planneD home made pizza tonight I would of loved to eat one...but no tme to defrost...ahhh. Maybe later this weekend! ! My wife even said this was my best gift yet. She said thanks!!!

It came with several steaks, burgers , dogs, pork chops, chicken, potatoes! thanks again Woodsnwoods, can't wait to grill some of these!! don't worry about them coming today, it extended my christmas!!

 

Gheez! I quit getting alerts from this thread?!?

 

I did too, missed them for like a week or more?

 

Clemson, After the many shipping issues, I had to get something that you could enjoy a few times. Hope you are not a vegetarian! I am grateful that you are an understanding guy as this was very late. Happy New year!!!

 

I would understand no matter what you got me.

Nope no vegetarians here, I am even a hunter and try to procure some of my own meat when time permits.

I thank you again. I will update the thread again when we eat something out of it. Hopefully this coming week sometime. Maybe we might make us steaks to eat during the big game Monday as a celebration dinner. Those who may not know Clemson is playing in the national championship that night!!

 

I would like to thank Moderating for my Christmas gift. I truly appreciate what you guys have done and really enjoy this site!!! The gift card has already been used!! Let's just say the Stihl guy needed some education today!