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Posted by Bergie on Monday, April 3, 2006 8:50 AM
OK, let's get back on topic (for real this time!).

Bergie
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Posted by fiatfan on Monday, April 3, 2006 8:37 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by 1train1

Man...am I ever confused[?]

Maybe I need more coffee[:D]

Try the 42 Below. It will really clear things up for you!! [8D]

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Posted by 1train1 on Monday, April 3, 2006 8:18 AM
Man...am I ever confused[?]

Maybe I need more coffee[:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 3, 2006 8:17 AM
Sounds great Cliff, I will give your fair warning before I make a trip down. I've got a wedding to go to down that way in June, that may be the next time I head your way. Might try to work out a visit then. Thanks for your hospitality ! I'll be in touch !

Hey UKguy, good to see another MS rat here. :-) Hope to meet you in person, maybe during a trip down that way.
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Posted by dragenrider on Monday, April 3, 2006 8:10 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Virginian

Try monkey. An elephant can't ride a bicycle.


Are you sure about that?




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Posted by trainnut57 on Monday, April 3, 2006 7:58 AM
To brothaslide:

How come the fat guy on Lost hasn't lost any weight? I don't watch the show, has anyone who does noticed any of the cast members disappearing? Cannabalism maybe? How about that Donner Party a few years back?

Persoanlly, I like Stargate SG1, the older ones with the two hot chicks in them- doctor Janet (she could remove my appendix anytime) and major Sam. No major ever looked like that when I was serving.
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Posted by beegle55 on Monday, April 3, 2006 7:45 AM
I think your just being to big of a ***. This is a REALLY STUPID thing to get worked up about. It doesn't matter were the posts go, people still get good ideas and give out good ideas!!!
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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, April 3, 2006 6:40 AM
140!

And this is the first time I've seen Flood Control invoked on this forum. Excellent, Smithers.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, April 3, 2006 6:38 AM
141 more posts until my 5th star!

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Posted by james saunders on Monday, April 3, 2006 4:03 AM
h
QUOTE: Originally posted by NZRMac

Check this out for an off topic laugh.

http://www.42below.co.nz/flashad/storyof42.html

Ken.


hahaha statue bro

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Posted by NZRMac on Monday, April 3, 2006 2:14 AM
Check this out for an off topic laugh.

http://www.42below.co.nz/flashad/storyof42.html

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 3, 2006 1:29 AM
How many of you guys are from the Missouri,Illinois bi state region??Seems like we have alot of model RR people around here!!

Man,I have to admit I'm a newbie at forums and TERRIBLE at being either OT or posting with little to add. I guess I'll get better with time.

I once saw a cloud that looked just like Abraham Lincoln!!
Saw the new Busch Stadium yesterday,WOW...Nice
Chuck Berry rules...
Now thats OT
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Posted by ukguy on Monday, April 3, 2006 12:52 AM
Cliff,

no I never recieved the mail but I would definately love to visit, I just mailed you back with my contact details.

Is anyone else worried that the ozone layer over my back yard may be so far depleted that the smoke from my barbecue may obliterate the sun and we may suffer another ice age.... or do I worry too much??

Have fun and keep em medium/rare
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Posted by PennsyHoosier on Sunday, April 2, 2006 11:45 PM
Ohio State is going to win the national championship next year.
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Posted by maandg on Sunday, April 2, 2006 10:39 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by hotshot charlie

maandg, I see you're in Brandon. I'm in Tupelo. I would love to see your layout if I'm down in the Jax area sometime. Nice website with the layout info.

QUOTE: Jackson MS here "hotshot charlie" lovely weather we are having... but ,, ummm I digress....


To Hotshot Charlie and UK Guy....

I would welcome a visit to the MA&G from both of you...just say when. UK Guy, I had e-mailed you last week to extend an invitation since we are literally neighbors. Not sure if you got it or not. Let me know if you are interested!

Cliff

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Posted by ukguy on Sunday, April 2, 2006 9:49 PM
Jackson MS here "hotshot charlie" lovely weather we are having... but ,, ummm I digress....



I got bored for a few mins, sorry if its off topic, or is it on topic.. <<shrugs>> what was the question again??

Oh an did someone mention "the twins" ???

Have fun, keep it to the point,
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Posted by TrainFreak409 on Sunday, April 2, 2006 9:34 PM
Coolness! Steaks in the shape of states! That's awesome. The best I've gotten is a steak in the shape for a stake. Wasn't all that impressive if you ask me...

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 2, 2006 9:12 PM
maandg, I see you're in Brandon. I'm in Tupelo. I would love to see your layout if I'm down in the Jax area sometime. Nice website with the layout info.



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Posted by Tracklayer on Sunday, April 2, 2006 8:44 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Paul3

Relax. One of the oldest sayings on the internet is "Drift Happens". People have been complaining about thread topic drift for over a decade, and it's not going to change now.

If it gets out of hand, that's what moderators are for. If you have a complaint, contact the moderator.

If you think this is bad, try posting on rec.models.railroad. There are no moderators on r.m.r, but then, it doesn't shut down and is not beholden to any corporate entity like Atlas, Kalmbach, Yahoo, or anyone else. It's the closest thing one can get to "free speech" on the internet.

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I agree...

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Posted by coborn35 on Sunday, April 2, 2006 6:20 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dave9999
. And speaking of
football... how 'bout them Gators and the fine recruiting this spring? Dave

I KNOW!! The Twins are gonna dominate in baseball this year!!!

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Sunday, April 2, 2006 3:45 PM
Tom - I would like to thank you for starting this (non-?)topic! [yeah][oops]It's one that has long been neglected and definitely should have been covered (with blackberry jam?)...[:-^][:-^][:-^]

Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau (where right now, it's about 70 degrees (F, which would probably be about the low-to-mid 20's C)
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Posted by Virginian on Sunday, April 2, 2006 12:46 PM
Try monkey. An elephant can't ride a bicycle.
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Posted by MisterBeasley on Sunday, April 2, 2006 12:46 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by David Foster

Where can you get UCLA muffins? Are they anything like Cranberry?

You get them in L.A., you see.

Reminds me very little of the time I was sent to clean out the Karma in Artful Dodge City...

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 2, 2006 12:39 PM
Where can you get UCLA muffins? Are they anything like Cranberry?
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Posted by wctransfer on Sunday, April 2, 2006 11:51 AM
So how about them weather men eh? Never getting anything right. BTW, as to stay on topic, whats your favorite muffin? Im partial to blueberry myself. How about UCLA?

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 2, 2006 10:23 AM
I try and stay on topic but for good rambling conversation with out flack try our coffee shop. As they say lousy food but great conversation. Phil
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, April 2, 2006 9:34 AM
QUOTE: aguadan005

Tom how long you been a nozzle nut?





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Posted by selector on Sunday, April 2, 2006 12:35 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by aquadan005

QUOTE: Originally posted by Budliner

I see the rocket



Budman, where did you get that photo ? I'm an amature astronomer ( VERY amature ) and that is a very cool shot.



The photo has been around for a while...a clever composite image. However, the Sun and the Moon have the same apparent angular diameter to the naked eye (and thus to a camera). They both appear to be about 1/2 a degree of arc in diameter. So, the fact that the "moon" is nearly twenty times larger than the brighter Sun in this image means that it is manufactured.

Still beautiful, I agree.

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Posted by maandg on Saturday, April 1, 2006 11:41 PM
Do you think Marlena will ultimately choose John or Alex North?

I hate that Danielle and Dani were eliminated from The Amazing Race because they were unfairly yeilded.

They need to hurry up and vote out Shane now that the tribes have merged.

Is it just me or is Stacy Keibler not one of the hottest babes on the planet!

Which is better - Rock & Roller Coaster or Tower of Terror?

For my money, no show will ever hold a candle to Seinfeld...."and you want to be my latex salesman".

Well, this ought to keep the fires stoked for a while!!!

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