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Title: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Derek Young on December 25, 2012, 04:21:41 PM
Merry Christmas from snowy Nanaimo, BC, Canada! We hope you're all happy and healthy and are spending the holidays with your loved ones!

Was a great day here, even though I won't get to try out my new Christmas presents for another 5 months...hopefully the snow will be gone by then!!

My new presents...(from the best girlfriend EVER!)

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/34_25_12_12_3_23_25_0.jpeg)
A very happy (spoiled) FJ Owner!

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/34_25_12_12_3_23_25_2.jpeg)
It's FJ time!

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/34_25_12_12_3_23_25_1.jpeg)
Does this new seat make my ass look big?

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/34_25_12_12_3_23_26_4.jpeg)
Is it rally time yet?

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/34_25_12_12_3_23_26_3.jpeg)
She says it's a messy garage, I say it's just the way it should be!

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/4/34_25_12_12_4_01_14.jpeg)
It's a WHITE FJ Christmas! :) No riding today :(


Derek (and Donna)


Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: justdon on December 25, 2012, 04:35:32 PM
Thats a cool looking watch.Looks like you had a great christmas..
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: racerman_27410 on December 25, 2012, 04:36:18 PM
Nice haul there Brother!


That seat makes your ass look Happy!  :good2:


KOokaloo!

Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: axiom-r on December 25, 2012, 05:06:44 PM
Merry Christmas Derek!   My dad is down from Pt. McNeil to visit me here in California.....  I'll let him know its snowing!!

Cheers!


tim
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: fj11.5 on December 25, 2012, 05:20:30 PM
Cool corbin, boots look great,, no snow here yesterday, only about 25c for chrissy day, bloody great day, even got a ride in before lunch  :biggrin:,, not so nice today, 14 and cloudy
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Derek Young on December 26, 2012, 01:48:23 AM
Home from Christmas dinner now.  Was great to see the family.  More of the same tomorrow. :good2:  Snow turned to rain of course :negative: 

Watch is cool, travel mug is a genuine Yamaha part which is sweet.  Can't wait to try the Corbin!

Derek
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Mark Olson on December 26, 2012, 11:28:19 AM
Quote from: Derek Young on December 26, 2012, 01:48:23 AM
Home from Christmas dinner now.  Was great to see the family.  More of the same tomorrow. :good2:  Snow turned to rain of course :negative: 

Watch is cool, travel mug is a genuine Yamaha part which is sweet.  Can't wait to try the Corbin!

Derek


Well that is a great haul for an fj christmas , enjoy the goodies. :good:
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: dbelch on December 26, 2012, 06:07:51 PM
Merry Christmas to all!  In the middle of a good ole' fashion snow storm here on the North Shore of Lake Erie.  It seems our American cousins are sharing the joy this year! 
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Firehawk068 on December 26, 2012, 08:46:32 PM
Looks like you had a great Christmas Derek!
We spoiled the kids.......The wife and I didn't get much for each other.
We had a white Christmas too......we got a couple inches of snow, and drove up to Cheyenne to have dinner with my wife's best friend. It was 0-degrees F by 5:30pm. it's been a cold week here.
Stay safe and warm!
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: aviationfred on December 27, 2012, 02:32:52 AM
Quote from: racerman_27410 on December 25, 2012, 04:36:18 PM
Nice haul there Brother!


That seat makes your ass look Happy!  :good2:


KOokaloo!



Derek, You will love the Corbin seat, so much better than stock.

Fred
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Derek Young on December 27, 2012, 09:31:45 AM
BRRRRRRRR!!!!  Glad we don't often get that cold here Alan!  Christmas was excellent, though I wonder why we always eat so damn much???

Derek
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: big r on December 27, 2012, 10:02:08 AM
Merry Christmas Derek. You are lucky down there. We have gotten about 2 feet of snow here in the last couple of weeks but it hasn't been that cold yet. This is the first time in about 10 years I get to have more than three days off at Christmas. Just got back from Kelowna last night, had to pick my daughter and grand daughter up at the airport. Hope you have a good new year and hope to see you next year on one of tour trips to the interior. Big R
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Harvy on December 27, 2012, 04:14:35 PM
Quote from: big r on December 27, 2012, 10:02:08 AM
We have gotten about 2 feet of snow here in the last couple of weeks but it hasn't been that cold yet. Big R


Being as I am in Queensland where it never snows, I find it hard to fathom how it can snow and NOT be cold!   :flag_of_truce:

Hope all my FJ friends out there had a great Christmas..... roll on 2013.

Cheers all
Harvy
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: rktmanfj on December 27, 2012, 04:58:42 PM
Quote from: Harvy on December 27, 2012, 04:14:35 PM
Quote from: big r on December 27, 2012, 10:02:08 AM
We have gotten about 2 feet of snow here in the last couple of weeks but it hasn't been that cold yet. Big R


Being as I am in Queensland where it never snows, I find it hard to fathom how it can snow and NOT be cold!   :flag_of_truce:

Hope all my FJ friends out there had a great Christmas..... roll on 2013.

Cheers all
Harvy

It's all relative, Harvy... there's at least three or four levels of cold, IMO.       :yes:

Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Arnie on December 27, 2012, 07:20:36 PM
Quote from: not a lib on December 27, 2012, 04:58:42 PM
Quote from: Harvy on December 27, 2012, 04:14:35 PM
Quote from: big r on December 27, 2012, 10:02:08 AM
We have gotten about 2 feet of snow here in the last couple of weeks but it hasn't been that cold yet. Big R


Being as I am in Queensland where it never snows, I find it hard to fathom how it can snow and NOT be cold!   :flag_of_truce:

Hope all my FJ friends out there had a great Christmas..... roll on 2013.

Cheers all
Harvy

It's all relative, Harvy... there's at least three or four levels of cold, IMO.       :yes:



Randy's right, but I'm not sure about the number of levels.
I find that cold (and hot for that matter) is mainly an "in your head" attitude.
A beautiful high pressure 20F (-7C) day with cobalt blue sky and a snap to the air can be refreshing and lovely.  A grey, slushy, overcast drizzly 32F (0 C) day can be the pits.
For me, its only when the temps get below 0F (-17C) that I can't justify away the fact of COLD.  Those who live at high altitude and latitude probably have different definitions again.
Here, in Australia, I find it difficult to venture outside when its more than 35C (95F), just saps all my energy.

Whatever your weather, hope you all had a good Xmas and are looking forward to another year of FJ Kookaloo.

Arnie
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: bcguide on December 27, 2012, 09:18:25 PM
Yep its all relitive I am toasty warm when it warms up to -20
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: baldy3853 on December 28, 2012, 10:41:34 PM
Hi Derek
Very nice you will enjoy the better seat on the long hauls, but something more important what did you get for the G/F and here trusty steed?
Merry xmas to you was a very comfy 35ish here sat around in tshirt and shorts, even managed a swim and several very cold alcoholic beverages  :yahoo:
Cold is still freeking cold anything under 20 is too cold to ride  :blum2:
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Arnie on December 29, 2012, 08:44:30 AM
Baldy,

I think most on this list would agree that below 20 is too cold to ride.
HOWEVER, most would have read that as 20F (-7C) and not the 20C (68F) I suspect you are describing.

New Year is coming.  Have a couple more of those frosty beverages :-)

Arnie
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Derek Young on December 30, 2012, 01:14:56 AM
Hey baldy.  Her steed is too new to need upgradin. She got a fancy new lens for her camera... so she can take lotsa FJ pictures :biggrin:

I can also do without cold weather riding. (heated glove liners, grips and vest sure help though)

Derek
Title: Re: It's a White FJ Christmas in Nanaimo, BC
Post by: Jeff0308 on January 02, 2013, 11:54:54 PM
Hi all.  Merry xmas to everyone and happy new year. Its 38 here today (MELBOURNE , Australia) and 41 tommorrow. I dont like the heat. Derek  I love the seat and watch. Could you tell me how the seat feels compared to the stock one and if it changes the riding position in any way, as I would like to upgrade mine. Also I love the idea of a back rest for my wife or kids. It suits the FJ.  Also where I can purchase the seat and watch.  Safe riding. Hope its not to cold over there.   Regards   Jeff.