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Post subject: NGD (what an incredible Christmas present!!!)
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 5:55 pm
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Talk about a complete surprise... My family got me, and got me REALLY GOOD this Christmas!!

You see, earlier today there was a humongous box in my adult daughter's room and was told that it was something special for my other adult daughter (now married, moved away, etc..) Okay... Fine... She'll be surprised when she and my son-in-law arrive. Probably a giant flat screen TV or something....

But noooooo... Earlier this afternoon when all the family was over, they all turned the tables on me and dragged the huge box over to me and they all said, "MERRY CHRISTMAS"!!! I was so shocked, I was saying, "what are you doing?" and things like, "We're done with presents", etc...etc...

My wife helped me open the box, and inside it was a big guitar case. I was so blown away, I didn't know what to do or say. Everyone was like, "take it out and open it up!". I opened the case up and saw a beautiful Gretsch G5122 hollow body electric guitar! I will be absolutely honest with you all... I got so choked up, I got up and had to leave the room. My wife came and checked on me and laughed, "Gotcha good, didn't we?". After I got myself back together, I rejoined everyone in the living room and tried out the guitar. I just can't believe how blessed I am with such a wonderful family!!!! :mrgreen:

Look at this absolutely gorgeous guitar!!!!

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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 6:58 pm
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Blessed indeed. Nice guitar.


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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 7:03 pm
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That's a really nice surprise. Enjoy!


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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 8:52 pm
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Nice guitar! 8) That certainly was a nice gift, too.

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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 9:10 pm
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Sweeeeeet...!!!!

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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 9:53 pm
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:28 pm
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Yes, a beautiful guitar !! A very nice family too!

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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 5:58 am
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Congrats, that's so nice!


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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:47 am
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Now that is a Merry Christmas! Nice guitar and Family!

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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:21 am
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Very nice!!!

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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:49 am
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WOW....what a beauty! And a tremendous gift. You're a lucky guy.

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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:17 am
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I got a little lump in my throat reading your beautiful story. They clearly love you very much and know how to make you happy. I know you will derive even more enjoyment from it than you normally would have because of it.

Congratulations and Merry Christmas.

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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 11:30 am
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Only those who deserve it get presents from a great family like yours, Butch. Enjoy!

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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 6:34 pm
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Great story, beautiful guitar. Enjoy it everyday.

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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:08 pm
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Great story, great gift, great family you have!

She's a beauty for sure!


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