I've just realized that a couple of formerly regular posters don't seem to be around lately. One was BNSF Foamer and I'm having a brain fart over the other's name. They were both older so I hope nothing happened to them...
Unfortunately when someone drops off (Unless they say goodbye) we have no way of knowing what's happened.
The exception was when Johnny Degges (Deggesty) passed away. We knew his name so when he stopped posting or answering PM's Wanswheel was able to find out what happened.
Talk about finding something you really don't want to.
People die, people get banned, they might lose their login info and decide not to return, or they just get busy or bored and stop visiting the site.
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I had been wondering what happened to Paul of Covington. But I decided to look in Chatterbox (I rarely go there), and there he was. So, good news.
Still in training.
Lithonia Operator I had been wondering what happened to Paul of Covington. But I decided to look in Chatterbox (I rarely go there), and there he was. So, good news.
I'm still kickin'.
One poster I miss is NDG. I really enjoyed his posts, but I noticed that he seems to have removed many of his later posts. Does anyone know what happened?
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"A stranger's just a friend you ain't met yet." --- Dave Gardner
Paul of Covington I really enjoyed his posts, but I noticed that he seems to have removed many of his later posts. Does anyone know what happened?
Might have gotten some behind the scenes flack. Might have gotten upset with someone.
One former regular poster PM'd anyone who had even quoted him asking for the posts to be removed. Created a lot of chaos for a while as old threads suddenly came to the top for no apparent reason. He was in line for a job and apparently felt the posts might have a negative effect, even though there was nothing negative about them to all appearances.
Larry Resident Microferroequinologist (at least at my house) Everyone goes home; Safety begins with you My Opinion. Standard Disclaimers Apply. No Expiration Date Come ride the rails with me! There's one thing about humility - the moment you think you've got it, you've lost it...
On a forum read primarily by men, this thread has a sobering title.
It seems to me that the 'coffee club' threads that are renewed each month-end are good resources, or watchdogs, for those who slip away. However, they can only notice those who post something like once or twice each week at a minimum. Those of us, like me, who don't go into the coffee clatches at all, and who post very seldom, are likely to be missed after several weeks or months have passed. So, finally someone asks the question, and before you know it the thread has gone two pages with all sorts of whatever-happened-to inquiries. This happens at least twice a year over in the model forums. We lost our Digital Command Control guru in March due to COVID.
Lithonia Operator On a forum read primarily by men, this thread has a sobering title.
I think I know what you mean. I felt a slight shudder when I first read it.
Paul of Covington Lithonia Operator On a forum read primarily by men, this thread has a sobering title. I think I know what you mean. I felt a slight shudder when I first read it.
This forum, unlike some others I participate in, does not have a 'Members' button that identify all registered members - in many cases showing the member's joining date, post count and date of last post.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
BackshopOne was BNSF Foamer
Had lunch with him two weeks ago. He's a frequent commenter on Newswire but I don't see him around here much.
Thanks. I went back through some old blogs and got the name of the other one--JPS1.
Paul of Covington Lithonia Operator I had been wondering what happened to Paul of Covington. But I decided to look in Chatterbox (I rarely go there), and there he was. So, good news. I'm still kickin'.
Good to know! Keep at it.
I hope Ida didn't hit you too hard.
I haven't seen anything posted by Paul D North since last year.
What I can find on Google
Zator Law PAUL D. NORTH, JR. SERVES AS JUDGE OF ELECTION Jun 4, 2020 | Community Involvement, General Interest, Paul D. North Jr. P.E. Paul North served as Judge of Election in Lehigh County’s South Whitehall Township for the June 2, 2020 Pennsylvania Primary Election, continuing Zator Law’s long commitment to community service. This was Pennsylvania’s first election allowing the widespread use of mail-in ballots, and although many voters utilized that method, several hundred preferred to instead vote in person at Paul’s polling place. Further, this was only the second time that paper ballots were used in Lehigh County. Nevertheless, Paul’s responsibility was to supervise and see the voting occurred properly, efficiently, and quickly. That was accomplished with many voters starting the process immediately, and no voter waited more than 5 minutes. Achieving those goals was a challenge because of the COVID-19 social distancing and sanitation requirements. Additionally, none of the previous poll workers were available to work, so Paul also had the responsibility of training and supervising the all-new staff. He was successful in this endeavor, as complete and correct results were delivered to the Lehigh County Election Board by 10:25 PM. This was Paul’s 6th year as an election official, and he looks forward to continuing that community service for many years to come.
Jun 4, 2020 | Community Involvement, General Interest, Paul D. North Jr. P.E.
Paul North served as Judge of Election in Lehigh County’s South Whitehall Township for the June 2, 2020 Pennsylvania Primary Election, continuing Zator Law’s long commitment to community service. This was Pennsylvania’s first election allowing the widespread use of mail-in ballots, and although many voters utilized that method, several hundred preferred to instead vote in person at Paul’s polling place. Further, this was only the second time that paper ballots were used in Lehigh County. Nevertheless, Paul’s responsibility was to supervise and see the voting occurred properly, efficiently, and quickly. That was accomplished with many voters starting the process immediately, and no voter waited more than 5 minutes. Achieving those goals was a challenge because of the COVID-19 social distancing and sanitation requirements. Additionally, none of the previous poll workers were available to work, so Paul also had the responsibility of training and supervising the all-new staff. He was successful in this endeavor, as complete and correct results were delivered to the Lehigh County Election Board by 10:25 PM. This was Paul’s 6th year as an election official, and he looks forward to continuing that community service for many years to come.
BaltACDI haven't seen anything posted by Paul D North since last year.
He seems to be keeping busy. I found some work he did in his line of work late last year.
Honestly, I only ever really take part here when I have time to kill. I guess if someone is extremley interested in the economic theories of intermodal/railroads/trucks/operating plans/political posturing/etc. then there's a lot of fun to be had here. If not, well....
It's been fun. But it isn't much fun anymore. Signing off for now.
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zugmann BaltACD I haven't seen anything posted by Paul D North since last year. He seems to be keeping busy. I found some work he did in his line of work late last year. Honestly, I only ever really take part here when I have time to kill. I guess if someone is extremley interested in the economic theories of intermodal/railroads/trucks/operating plans/political posturing/etc. then there's a lot of fun to be had here. If not, well....
BaltACD I haven't seen anything posted by Paul D North since last year.
Watching paint dry, manufacturer of a cable, etc.
It is my impression that the activity level on the Trains forums has been in decline for several years.
charlie hebdoWatching paint dry,
For that, I watch golf tournaments.
Think I've seen Modelcar/Quentin around here lately and VSmith over on the Garden Raiways site. Two old friends of mine.
Rick
rixflix aka Captain Video. Blessed be Jean Shepherd and all His works!!! Hooray for 1939, the all time movie year!!! I took that ride on the Reading but my Baby caught the Katy and left me a mule to ride.
PDN wears multiple hats, busy guy. From the wayback machine, wonder how Kozzie the Aussie is doing down under? or Gabe or Bergie....Periodically get a call from LC, who like PDN, has plenty keeping him busy.
I'm sure Mookie, EdB and JohnnieD are all looking down at us and wondering ....
zugmann Honestly, I only ever really take part here when I have time to kill. I guess if someone is extremley interested in the economic theories of intermodal/railroads/trucks/operating plans/political posturing/etc. then there's a lot of fun to be had here. If not, well....
As my oncologist said to me,"Getting OLD is not for sissies." My brother in his later years used to tell me, "Don't get OLD!" I asked him for an aternative. He didn't have any good ones.
So as one radio host used to sign off, "Keep on keeping on!"
Electroliner 1935" I asked him for an aternative. He didn't have any good ones.
As the saying goes, growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional...
tree68 Electroliner 1935 " I asked him for an aternative. He didn't have any good ones. As the saying goes, growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional...
Electroliner 1935 " I asked him for an aternative. He didn't have any good ones.
Or as George Burns once said, "You can't help growing older, but you don't have to grow old. " Wise man, I try to live by those words.
Flintlock76 charlie hebdo Watching paint dry, For that, I watch golf tournaments.
charlie hebdo Watching paint dry,
Within the past year or two, some company ran a commercial on TV showing a golf tournament where a dragon had popped out of a water hazard and was creating mayhem. If that actually happened at a golf tournament, I might watch golf on TV.
Lithonia Operator Paul of Covington Lithonia Operator I had been wondering what happened to Paul of Covington. But I decided to look in Chatterbox (I rarely go there), and there he was. So, good news. I'm still kickin'. Good to know! Keep at it. I hope Ida didn't hit you too hard.
I'm still still kickin'. I had no damage, but many around here not so lucky. Ten days without power so life was kinda primitive. Earlier this year my neighbor had a whole-house generator installed and offered to run an extension so I could keep my refrigerator going in case of extended power outage, so we were all set. Ida had other ideas. Two tall pine trees fell on his back porch and crushed the generator, so there went that plan. Most of the streets in town are like canyons with debris piled up in front of houses.
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