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Argh! Christmas Help Needed

Posted by Anonymous

on Tue, Nov 25 2003 11:05 AM

I'm hoping that some kind folk out there can help me with my dilemma - what do you get a man that has everything? He's really mad keen on all aspects railroading (not steam), model railroading (h0), railroading photography...you get the picture? But he seems to have to everything already - he even owns his own full-size locomotives! I want to show him my support for his hobby / pre-occupation & I've got a few stocking fillers but have mainly drawn a big blank. A BNSF (or MK5000 series) cab rides or driver experience would be the icing on his Christmas cake, if such things are possible. Help!

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Posted by Anonymous

on Fri, Nov 28 2003 2:52 PM

A cab ride on a Class One railroad next to unheard of unless you are intimate with folks in very,very high places.Their are some presurvation organizations that offer cab rides,and very few with hands on programs.I can e-mail you some info if it will help.

Posted by yellowducky

on Sat, Nov 29 2003 12:33 AM

I just got a birthday card. No it's not Hallmark, but it has a train on it. The note says "Saved this card special all year just for you." Now that's what is special, when somebody (this was my pastor) goes out of their way to acknowledge your interest(s). Doesn't have to be expensive or large, just something trains! Sharing
"I care" keeps Christ in Christmas. Happy sharing. FDM

FDM TRAIN up a child in the way he should go...Proverbs22:6 Garrett, home of The Garrett Railroaders, and other crazy people. The 5 basic food groups are: candy, poptarts, chocolate, pie, and filled donuts !

Posted by JoeKoh

on Sat, Nov 29 2003 5:51 AM

I agree with the duck.My wifes uncle and I always somehow(its a conspiracy) always get each others names for our families christmas gift list.I would be happy to get anything with trains.You should have seen the guys down at the track shop when they got their calendar!!! it wasn't expensive to make and it just said thanks for the show.good luck in your search.
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Dec 1 2003 11:52 AM

Why don't you just go out and ask him what he'd like for Christmas? He could make a wish list.