Author Topic: merry festivities to you all (aka the apology thread) (Read 5312 times)

LT · « **on:** December 24, 2012, 09:48:09 AM »

Just a quick post to wish all the filmwasters a happy winter celebrations (I always feel awkward here, not being a christian, and wanting to be inclusive...).

Any how, its been a challenging year, for a multitude of reasons , but all is looking rosy now. And the world didn't end on Friday - bonus.

I never did get around to sending out the postcards I printed for the exchange this year, for which I feel absolutely terrible. I received so many amazing pics from around the world, but didn't reciprocate.I will make sure I get them sent sometime over the next month, please accept my apologies.

Have a great one everyone.

Phil Bebbington · « **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:00:41 AM »

Leon, it just wouldn't be Christmas without your non-christian/druid season's greetings. I for one am lifting a tankard of mead and toasting you (not over an open fire)

A great one to all, whatever your leaning is.

Days are getting longer - all down hill to summer from here. Although, I may need a boat to get out of the house soon!

LT · « **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:06:35 AM »

Cheers phil - and that reminds me - we're thinking about everyone who is trying to stay dry in the UK flood-risk areas. It's going to be a difficult time for many over the next few days looking at the weather forecast. I hope we all escape the floods safe and dry.

Alan · « **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:08:41 AM »

Hi Leon,

Yes Happy Winter Solstice Celebrations to you too Leon!
I hope you have a peacefull one with lots of pleasant company
and good times wasting film!

I would also like to extent this to all at Filmwasters!

Alan

LT · « **Reply #4 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:18:34 AM »

Just for the record, I'm not actually a weirdy-beardy paganist druid, although I do like some druidy things, like mistletoe and human sacrifice to appease the gods in the face of the invading Roman army.

charles binns · « **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:19:43 AM »

Merry Christmas everyone!! Just loading some IR film and some 5x4 sheet film as I post this. Have to work in between Christmas

>:(and New Year so today will be the only chance I get to shoot some film.

As Leon said I hope everyone manages to stay flood free for the festivities.

Late Developer · « **Reply #6 on:** December 24, 2012, 12:12:32 PM »

Happy Festivus (the festival for the rest of us) to everyone.

It's all utterly pointless in my humble nontheist opinion but so long as everyone has a good time and stays safe, a couple of days off eating and drinking a bit too much is seldom a bad thing.

All the best.

Paul.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #7 on:** December 24, 2012, 12:24:41 PM »

Happy celebrations to all that celebrate something around this time of year

I'll take of tomorrow and Wednesday, but will be working the rest of the time. All in preparation for moving back to Germany ... The money has to come from somewhere. Not complaining though

Urban

DonkeyDave · « **Reply #8 on:** December 24, 2012, 12:25:43 PM »

Happy 'Winter Festival' everyone!

I'm with Paul on this one

Francois · « **Reply #9 on:** December 24, 2012, 03:21:33 PM »

Merry Christmas to all.
Like I always said, no matter if you like the concept of this holiday, it's still a perfect time to try and have some fun

A warm season's greetings to all. And I hope that all the announced rain over the pond falls as gloriously white snow

And those who have kids, check this out http://www.google.com/santatracker/
It's a lot of fun. The guys at Google definitely had a blast with this one

Cozy White Wood Burning Fireplace - Yule Log Video

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #10 on:** December 24, 2012, 03:47:40 PM »

Happiest of Holidays for whatever reason you wish to celebrate!
I saw the weather forecast for some of you across the pond and hoping you are all safe and warm. Just looked out my window to see what looks like a blizzard heading my way. Just so we can get our Jeep out tomorrow to visit the "big city" to see a film..that is about as much holiday as we have in this house..But for me my happiness and joy comes form knowing that my friends and family are safe and enjoying what is important to them.
the very best to all my "FW" friends around the world. I am so honored to be able to call you my friends.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #11 on:** December 24, 2012, 04:09:41 PM »

Have yourself a Happy Heathen Christmas ...

http://www.sandehalynch.com/xmas/xmas_12.htm

(But I should apologise that my xmas cards are not usually recorded on traditional media.)

Info Red · « **Reply #12 on:** December 24, 2012, 05:08:43 PM »

I'm in the Festivus camp, but as a former PK (Preacher's Kid) there are still all the remnants and trappings of my youth - tree, food, family, friends.

So to all of you, I hope you all have an opportunity to spend some time with loved ones, and celebrate your own lives and the lives of those people important to you, as well as those persons who you will never know but still are important to our planet.

And there better be pictures!

Mark

Nick Moys · « **Reply #13 on:** December 24, 2012, 05:38:06 PM »

Wasn't Christmas invented by Coca Cola anyway (or was that Santa Claus)?

Whatever, happy holidays everyone!

Nick

sapata · « **Reply #14 on:** December 24, 2012, 06:30:28 PM »

A very Happy Christmas to everyone!!

First time in ten years I'm celebrating with my parents and with a stuffy, boiling hot weather!

Andrea. · « **Reply #15 on:** December 24, 2012, 06:44:18 PM »

Happy Festival of over-consumption.

Christmas is not celebrated here in what is a wee-free stronghold!

irv_b · « **Reply #16 on:** December 24, 2012, 09:50:51 PM »

Best wishes to one and all whether you celebrate or not!
I just hope you have your loved ones close by and all have a good time together!!

ps
I would like say thanks to everyone for responding so informatively to the posts it provides the less au fait of us with ideas and inspiration

- Irv

gothamtomato · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:57:54 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on December 24, 2012, 12:12:32 PM

Happy Festivus (the festival for the rest of us) to everyone.

I'll be having a traditional Jewish Christmas: Chinese food and a movie. (& Le Miz is opening tomorrow.)

MJL · « **Reply #18 on:** December 25, 2012, 01:59:37 AM »

Thank you, Leon.

I really appreciate your effort in running this great Forum for all the "Analog" type here. Happy Holidays and a prosperous 2013 to everyone!

This-is-damion · « **Reply #19 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:28:24 AM »

Merry whatever from hot sunny India
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Mike (happyforest) · « **Reply #20 on:** December 25, 2012, 09:44:44 AM »

Happy Christmas and a fruitful new year of filmwasting everybody.

Mike

Steven. · « **Reply #21 on:** December 25, 2012, 10:02:03 AM »

happy holidays guys! i hope everyone has a great time with family & loved ones~

Nigel · « **Reply #22 on:** December 25, 2012, 11:05:38 AM »

Have a great time all. I hope 2013 proves to be a safe and peaceful one.

calbisu · « **Reply #23 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:53:24 PM »

Quote from: MJL on December 25, 2012, 01:59:37 AM

Thank you, Leon.

I really appreciate your effort in running this great Forum for all the "Analog" type here. Happy Holidays and a prosperous 2013 to everyone!

Ditto! Thanks Leon and Ed! : )

Merry Christmas to all of you

I guess will have to make a special thread about Family Christmas Celebrations..

Carlos.

mickld · « **Reply #24 on:** December 25, 2012, 11:39:59 PM »

Happy Christmas everyone.

rolo · « **Reply #25 on:** December 26, 2012, 03:36:46 PM »

I guess it's Happy Boxing Day now, for all the Filmwaster prizefighters. More important, I wish everyone a happy, safe, peaceful, and successful New Year!

original_ann · « **Reply #26 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:39:10 PM »

Happy Holidays one and all and a Happy (Lucky 13) New Year as well!!!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #27 on:** December 27, 2012, 09:53:37 PM »

Hi Everyone, I've been away from home since Dec 24th so haven't been reading over the last few days. Just checking in on my phone to wish everyone a great time whatever flavour your celebration is. Oh, and I too am shame faced on the postcards front. I have printed them, but not sent.them out yet. That's Task #1 for the New Year.
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Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #28 on:** December 28, 2012, 11:27:30 AM »

Have just returned from a few days away visiting relatives. Was so looking forward to my long walks but was thwarted by the amount of flooding in the area

Still we had our son home from University which made up for it

Season's greetings to all you FW's and my new years resolution is to try and post a bit more as I had quite a few projects on recently that has prevented me from frequenting FW's as much as I would have liked.

Paul

ChristopherCoy · « **Reply #29 on:** December 29, 2012, 03:41:46 AM »

Quote from: Leon on December 24, 2012, 09:48:09 AM

I never did get around to sending out the postcards I printed for the exchange this year, for which I feel absolutely terrible. I received so many amazing pics from around the world, but didn't reciprocate.I will make sure I get them sent sometime over the next month, please accept my apologies.

Where would one find information on the postcard exchange here? I've participated in two over on APUG and I truly enjoy them! Can I get in on the one here?

Francois · « **Reply #30 on:** December 29, 2012, 03:26:12 PM »

Our postcard exchanges are usually periodic things.
The person who wants to take care of one sends out a call, we respond, scratch our heads to know what the heck we're going to send out, get the list of names, print the images, send them off, wait, and wait...

ChristopherCoy · « **Reply #31 on:** December 30, 2012, 12:21:37 AM »

Soooo... I could arrange one then if I felt I was up to the challenge?