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WE are, afterall, this OLD!!!

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WE are, afterall, this OLD!!!
Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Saturday, January 10, 2004 1:46 AM
Don't get mad..... Get even![:D]

I'm the one who's not dead yet .... but getting better.

That's from Monty Python and The Holy Grail for those too young to remember.
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Posted by Hawks05 on Saturday, January 10, 2004 3:06 AM
0-36 years old right here. 17 to be exact.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 5:55 AM
12.
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Posted by CP5415 on Saturday, January 10, 2004 6:03 AM
35 here

Gordon

Brought to you by the letters C.P.R. as well as D&H!

 K1a - all the way

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 6:44 AM
Norboy needs some leasons in humility!![}:)]
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Posted by PistolPete on Saturday, January 10, 2004 7:58 AM
54 and still counting, Go PATRIOTS [:D]
"Model Railroading is a great pastime, BUT SOCCER IS A WAY OF LIFE" Enjoy Life Pistol Pete
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 9:56 AM
As I have only 21 appendages I lost count after that. [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 10:11 AM
I'm 17.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 10:14 AM
13 here.
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Posted by ReadingBob on Saturday, January 10, 2004 11:19 AM
I checked in at 46 but I love the last two choices! [:D]
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Posted by michaelstevens on Saturday, January 10, 2004 11:25 AM
Well I'm 56 -- I've been HO model railroading for over 20 years (the second time around)

Boy, I'm sure getting some surprises, at some of the ages !!

Have Fun -- Mike in Philly !!
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 11:26 AM
I'm 46 years young.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 11:47 AM
39, going on 15 !!
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 12:06 PM
Started collecting at 25 now 41. [:D] I don't plan on quiting anytime soon [8D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 1:08 PM
Let's see...one day after Norboy's poll...yep, I'm still 41 years YOUNG! [(-D]
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Posted by brothaslide on Saturday, January 10, 2004 3:11 PM
Interesting statistical spread. It seems to point to the fact that "younger" folks are more computer savvy or at least more comfortable/accustomed [to] using a computer.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 5:06 PM
21, sometimes feel a lot older though, especially after a late night...
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Posted by tomwatkins on Saturday, January 10, 2004 5:47 PM
58, and still having fun.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 5:49 PM
13
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Posted by Granny74 on Saturday, January 10, 2004 6:07 PM
Bob is 82 and I, Nance, am 70, and we have a model train room with three levels of operation. Bob would be adding more if he were able to see, but we still love the trains and I help him get them on the track and arranged, etc. I am not too patient with helping him with repairs needed, etc., though.
Model rr is a challenge and lots of fun because of all the many different types of layouts that can be done, only limited by a person's imagination.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 6:24 PM
"I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care"[:-^] (43)
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 6:36 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by nance69

Bob is 82 and I, Nance, am 70, and we have a model train room with three levels of operation. Bob would be adding more if he were able to see, but we still love the trains and I help him get them on the track and arranged, etc. I am not too patient with helping him with repairs needed, etc., though.
Model rr is a challenge and lots of fun because of all the many different types of layouts that can be done, only limited by a person's imagination.
Nance69

[bow] 70 & 82 years of age, respectively...wow. Bob and Nance, I salute you both. God Bless You and keep on enjoying the hobby![bow]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 7:33 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005

Don't get mad..... Get even![:D]
[}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]Yaaaaaaa!!!!! BTW.....58 and retired.[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 10, 2004 7:58 PM
I'm going to be 44 this year, that would make me 8 years retired by norboy.
Wish I was retired, then I might get some of my stuff finished !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by RhB_HJ on Saturday, January 10, 2004 8:18 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CNWfan5525
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Mi fail ingglish umpossible!!!!!
I lost my old user name:( i was oprr i had 103 posts:(


Can you prove that?!?
I was HJ on MLS, had 3620 posts and then I quit![}:)][;)]
[:D][:D]
Cheers HJ http://www.rhb-grischun.ca/ http://www.easternmountainmodels.com
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Posted by JoeUmp on Sunday, January 11, 2004 1:13 AM
Finally, a poll I can answer.

Let's see, no birthday yet, so I guess that I am still 42 with lots more to learn and share.

I see norboy still hasn't replied yet.[:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 11, 2004 1:41 AM
Last I know I was supposed to be in my early 20s. But when you wake up in a different time period every day. with no clue where you are. Or even who you are supposed to be. I lost track.

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Posted by lupo on Sunday, January 11, 2004 3:23 AM
I am old enough to be experienced,
yet young enough to be dynamic
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Posted by vsmith on Sunday, January 11, 2004 11:43 AM
4-T years OLD!!! and I can still take down you young-un's! Ha Ha Ha HahAh HAha HAhH Ahh Ah!!!

(Sorry i dont know how to post a maniacal laugh):-)

   Have fun with your trains

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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Sunday, January 11, 2004 5:31 PM
According to my calculations, here is the score (so far) in the

First Annual Norboy "Age Bowl"

OLD GUYS: 45
YOUNG 'UNs : 15



This has been a lot of fun so far, and its great to see so many teens getting involved. There may be hope for this hobby yet!

Special recognition has to go to NANCE69 for her love of this hobby and her computer savvy. [bow][tup] I know that there are alot more 70 somethings out there, but they may be like my dad (75) and have no clue about using a computer.

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