Happy Christmas morning to everybody.

There was already a thread about what people want for Christmas. So now we need to find out what they actually got.

Personally, I am still waiting to open the large package, with my name on it, under the tree. I'm sure it has something to do with sailing. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I'll let you know.

An extremely excited three-year-old, two madly spinging nephews, good cheer and a warm house full of family.

On top of that, I got a gift certificate to Layline and some VS sleepwear (not for me to wear <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />).

Merry Merry my friends! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That's what it is all about. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

P.S. my big package had nothing to do with sailing, except indirectly. It's like, when you get an electric razor, it helps to reduce windage; right?

You're going to shave your head!!!? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I got nothing to do with sailing..... I got a weekend pass for the 2007 British Grand Prix! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I got Rick White's Sailing Seminars on DVD!!!

xbox 360! yeah!!!

<--and a new face. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Friends, family, opera tickets and a huge snowstorm. We got 30 inches of wet snow - more than I've ever seen in one storm in Boulder. It was so heavy that it snapped my boat trailer in two places. luckily there's no boat damage. I guess I'm getting myself a new trailer for post-Christmas.

Suppose my F16 was my xmas pressie.

Oh and the outlaws of doom were VERY doomfull. They have now left and the Joy has returned <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

An Ironman Heartrate system with a full function watch, exercise tracking software and Kung Fu Grip.

Rick White's sailing seminars on DVD, a new harness from Magic Marine, 6:1 carbo set from Harken, and and Ipod. To no surprise, I spent all day today watching the DVD's, and racing on tacticat. Merry Christmas all!

He brought me a nice warm breeze so I went sailing! It was only for an hour but I had to do it, since my kids asked me yesterday what I wanted for Christmas, and I told them, "Some wind!" Shortly after I hit the beach the thunderstorms came. I hear they had a tornado wipe out 5 homes up north of Tampa. Any one hear the details?

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Hi All

The only really sailing related present was a new Henri Lloyd life vest. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

But going to buy a new wetsuit when sales REALLY start. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Regards

Robi, from the looks of your new face, you SHOULD have gotten a razor for Christmas. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Trying to tell you something?

i got some hobie sailing gloves and some money to buy a wetsuit or foul weather gear so that i can go sailing more at the beginning and end of the season out here in colorado, and i also got a boat cover for my H16. the sailing santa liked me this year i guess....but he didnt bring the new trampoline like i asked for....lol, oh well i got enough good sailing gifts already.

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Mike,

I think we need to product test your gift immediately <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Timbo,

How's your back these days? Did the sailing help loosen it up? I think that's your new "physical therapy" - racing...!

This is "kinda" a sailing gift.

I got a used IRIDIUM Phone for Christmas because of all the "out of area" stuff I do. My wife wants us to make it possible to always be in touch with someone for emergency purposes so she mentioned it at work and one of her co-workers gave her this phone. My job is to learn about it and find out the cheapest way to maintain it.

Apparently there are two options: Maintain a plan or Buy Prepaid minutes. The phone came with a SIM card but it has no service attached to it.

So where do I go from here? If I just want to be able to get in touch with either the authorities (for rescue/emergency purposes) or let someone at home get in touch with me (if they are having an emergency) when I am out of the normal cell phone area what would be the easiest and cheapest way to go? Anyone?


Thanks
Greg

New sailing booties (size 14 Gills! they FIT!) and a wad of cash suitable to purchase my Kokatat gore-tex drysuit.