Two Trees Times- Week of 3 Oct 2005

[Anonymous]

N&MRR Treasure E.N. Velopes Announces New Train
Garden Flyer to be Joined by the Micaela Flyer
By Richard "Scoop" Carails- Two Trees Times

Norma, Texas- N&MRR Treasure E.N. Velopes Announced Monday a new mixed train to run twice a week.


E.N. Velopes and Associate Announce the new train!

“Revenue from the Garden Flyer has been significant, “said Velopes, “and our line is hardly finished. A special mixed train christened the Micaela Flyer will be making some extra runs.”

The N&MRR recently purchased a new locomotive, Number 6, from the Sow’s Ear Locomotive and Car Works. Recent controversy over the usage of the Locomotive City of Two Trees prompted N&MRR President Capt. J.E. Carrales to inaugurate the new run.

“This train,” began Carrales, “is to be pulled by a wide variety of locomotives. From the City of Two Trees to some of our heaver Moguls.”

Longtime critic Sampson Betts was silent on the issue.



Two Trees Times to move to Large Facilities
By Richard "Scoop" Carails- Two Trees Times

Two Trees, Texas- Two Trees Times Editor and Owner, R.E. Porter announced a move from the Two Trees Post Office next door to the recently remodeled and rebuild P. Creer Mercantile Company.


The Two Trees Post Office

The announcement came late last Friday when Porter and the local postmaster had a verbal exchange in the post office.

“That idiot,” Said retiring Post Master Percy Willow, Sr. , “we offered them a good deal to rent out our back room for printing. The Federal Association of Mail & Postal workers contacted me after some mail was destroyed by ink. Now he has the audacity to claim that all that noise and ink is to be accepted. Uncle Sam will not stand for that… So I through them out on their…Association rules are clear on the matter!”

The move to the upper level of the Creer Building is also seen a temporary are funds are allocated to the construction of a permanent structure to house this publication.


Work Begins on Poor Vic’s Curve
By Richard "Scoop" Carails- Two Trees Times

Poor Vic’s, Texas- Work began on the upgrade of the section of the Norma & Micaela Railroad known as Poor Vic’s Curve. Work had been delayed due to the approach of Hurricane Rita.


Work Train Prepares to Leave for Poor Vic's


“It is a shame that we have had to wait so long!” said Citizen Sampson Betts, “My daughter, Arejay and here Husband Al Luminium wanted to ride out into the sun set on the Garden Flyer, but that was not possible because of Capt Carrales’ lackluster misusage of company property. They need to stop making proclamations from the back of observation coaches and get down to business!”

Capt Carrales was quoted as saying…

“Poor Vic’s Curve is on a section of track heading south and turning in an easterly direction. From the direction of Two Trees it is impossible to ‘ride off into the sunset.’”


Two Trees Times Classified Section

Announcement: Postmaster's assistant needed, Inquire at the Two Trees, Texas Post Office. Equal opportunity employer. Call [phone]

Announcement: R.E. Porter seeking new printers and journalists. Degree preferred. Contact the Two Tree's Times at [phone]

Announcement: Jimmy Sanderson seeks a life, current one has been a waste of effort. Call at [phone].

Wanted: The Norma & Micaela Railroad is currently looking for persons to fill the following occupations...Mixed Train Conductor and Ticket Clerk/ Station manager at Two Trees, Texas. Apply at the N&MRR offices or at the U.S. Post Office at Two Trees, Texas. Call [phone] ext 3. Ask for Mr. C. Sanderson.

Announcement: Vic Betts announces that the complete works of Sherm Alpert & The Reynosa Brass will be played ad infinitum for a SECOND WEEK at the N&MRR shops until some one responds to his ad for their sale. Monday will begin with the 24-hour marathon of The Spanish Bug!

For Sale: Complete set of Sherm Alpert & The Reynosa Brass LPS. Only used some 200 times. Will pay you to take it. Call Vic Betts [phone]

[Anonymous]

Joe I love your stories, obviously you live in a Texan dream world.

Ian

[Anonymous]

Ian,

Remember, one of the first Two Trees Times articles was about a German invasion of Queensland circa the Second Geat War.

Thanks for the compliment. There will be others...

Capt Carrales

[Anonymous]

I do I remeber it well what a hoot. your imganination is as viviv as mine but quite different.

Rgds ian

[Anonymous]

Capt C. wonderfull and entertaining as always!

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Do I understand that So. Texas is soon to be blessed with a branch facility of Ian's Brewery, "Home of the Down Under Beer"?

[Train 284]

I love this stuff! Keep it coming Capt.!

[Rene Schweitzer]

Capt.
Anxiously awaiting another edition to learn more about the Z scale adventures. . .

[ttrigg]

Rene;

first set of pictures did not come out. Retook the pix, should be able to post Mr. Flatbottom and his garden RR Saturday 08 sep.

[Anonymous]

No mate we can't get an import licence from the US Government.


Rgds Ian

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by iandor

No mate we can't get an import licence from the US Government.


Rgds Ian

Ian,

I would very much like to see some "journalistic fiction" from your line. Or you can send me pics or articles for publication in the Two Trees Times or to Trigg for the Rosebub Publication.

Regards,
Capt Carrales

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Ian,
Who needs an import liscense if you build a branch brewery right there on the N&M ROW! One side of brewery could have incoming raw ingredients siding, while the other could have outgoing product. A third siding going round the back of the facility could carry off the waste. I'm sure that Capt. Carrales would be so happy to have such a revenue producing service on his railroad that he would even give a slight discount (like 1/2 of 1%) on his freight rates!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Capt Bob Johnson

Ian,
Who needs an import liscense if you build a branch brewery right there on the N&M ROW! One side of brewery could have incoming raw ingredients siding, while the other could have outgoing product. A third siding going round the back of the facility could carry off the waste. I'm sure that Capt. Carrales would be so happy to have such a revenue producing service on his railroad that he would even give a slight discount (like 1/2 of 1%) on his freight rates!

That is a good idea...I have been looking for an Industry for the line...a brewly or distillery would be prerfect. Time to research.

The best thing about doing the Two Trees Times it that it seems to be driving the Hobby.

Capt Carrales

[vsmith]

Just remember that the Borracho Brewery and Distillery is already trademarked. I'd hate to have to send Rocco and Vinnie over to explain it to you[;)][:D]

[Anonymous]

Joe.
With all the replies and edits it gets very confusing.
Why don't you post the paper to an external source and just post the links here.
I've tried to stay current with this,but now I've given up.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by troybetts

Joe.
With all the replies and edits it gets very confusing.
Why don't you post the paper to an external source and just post the links here.
I've tried to stay current with this,but now I've given up.

Its not so confusing...I post a new Two Trees Times every Monday or Tuesday. They will always have a title the reflects the date as per the Monday of the week.

There will most likey be three stories (either news, feature or editorial) a classified section and all replies treated as letter to the editor.

Trigg posts up some Rosebud Publications an dhas an external site.

When I get a few of these going (like ten) I will start making a "links section" of the classified for easy reading of back issues.

I do this to prevent the "mindlessly long" process that "coffeeshop threads" have been famous for. Additionally, old issues of the "TT Times" follow the natural progression of threads here an make there way down into oblivion when they have become too old.

The edits that are credited are usually the corrections of errors I find upon reading latter or brought to my attention by readers.

An external site would be cool, if I could afford one at present...but I have little knowlege no how to do anything asside from TRIPOD.

Capt Carrales

P.S. Sampson Betts may inagurate a Trolley line to compete with the N&MRR.

[Puckdropper]

Capt Carrales,

I've got space to host your news articles on my site. How do you host your images? FWIW, simple syndication wouldn't be hard to do at all. With a little PHP magic, I'm sure I can make it a copy and paste operation. (Don't get too excited about the copy and paste yet--there's a lot of work to be done to make it really easy and I don't have much free time for coding.)