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Russell, Outstanding!! I hope the gentleman's grandson realizes someday the huge gift he received from you and the others were you work. I'd give anything to have had a grandfather, and I would give even more to have had a grandfather to railroad with!!! On a related thought. Perhaps you could answer this for me. It seems to me that those that have a hobby that involves either physical skill or mental effort seem to recouperate from major illnesses and trauma better and enjoy retirement much more than those that don't and that many of these people have had a life long interest in those hobbies. Have you found this to be true in your occupation? BTW: Hearing a story about a man who has suffered immensely and his biggest joy is working on a layout with his grandson puts things in perspective. Yes, we may debate scale, guage, DCC systems, prototypes, operations vs. running etc etc and even get into fights about them, but here's a guy who is happy to just be able to enjoy it. This should serve as a reminder to all of us. This is a great hobby and even more fun when you share it with others. Or, in the case of Russell, help someone else enjoy it. What a great way to end the week!!
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