hotrodgrany
Well-known member
I want to take this time to send Seasons Greeting to all of you here. From Hotrodgrany and Hubby.
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I would like to express my best wishes for Christmas to those out there that don't have much, lost their job, or are without family; or may have lost loved ones this time of the year. I know this first hand, since my mother's cancer has returned, although we're keeping a close eye on it.
Parts of the country are having near-Depression economic times and I think people reading this may either live there, or know friends or family who do.
I especially feel for those folks that have lost their home in a foreclosure, and/or their job. Many families, I'm sure are spending Christmas in a motel or a shelter.
I see the high-end product commercials on TV, and think of those who could never afford those things, while the media likes to ignore the reality of this situation.
We talk a lot about cars and stuff--which is great, but we all have "real" lives, and Christmas for people some of us, or people we know may not happen at all for any number of reasons.
I feel really sad for those who can't have the typical Christmas experience that we see too often on TV.
It's times like this that we appreciate Christmas's of the future, because to have little to nothing makes up value what we really do have later in life.
I believe the coldest time I was in my GT/CS was on a trip to Lake Tahoe in the dead of Winter, 1987. the lake looked forboding, and desolate. I have to honor Ford Engineering for how well they did this car, for all the times it got me home "in one piece".
We have a lot of problems in this country, and a lot of hope and determination at the same time. It might be a repeat of the mid-1930's, and this is a time when we could use the wisdom from our parents & grandparents that lived through those times.
There are many thoughts and feelings that will be felt this Christmas. If you are having a rough time this time of the year. my heart goes out to you....
The smallest of gifts do make a difference to someone who has nothing. Just a friendly nod to a stranger can make their whole day.
I am fortunate to have many of your friendships and support here, and I appreciate it very much. More than any gifts I could receive (well, 'cept for a Hickory Farms beef stick)....
Have a Merry Christmas!!
Paul N.