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Ed Has 2,000 Posts and 5 Stars

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Posted by edblysard on Monday, March 22, 2004 6:00 PM
Sorry Kev,
I was really trying to help you out there, bud...

Ed[;)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 22, 2004 5:37 PM
Gee, a guy goes away to a train show for the weekend and he misses all of the exitement...

2000 posts and a lot of stuff about clothes coming off???[(-D]

Well done Ed, Peteus Perfectus (I think that's Latin for well done, or it might say "beautiful hole in the ground with water at the bottom", I'm a bit rusty on my Latin)

Thank you Ed for the information, education, and occasional frustration that comes from trying to read all of your posts.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 22, 2004 8:30 AM


GRRRRRRR!!

I always miss the Boat!

Better Take some time to personally Congradulate you for reaching a milestone on the Trains.com site-- 2000 Posts! what a deal!

And between you, me, and the lamp post, and everyone else.. I like those Red Stars!

[;)]

But my clothes Stay On, Kev...

[;)]
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Posted by Nora on Monday, March 22, 2004 7:08 AM
Congratulations Ed on five stars, and thanks for all the great info and pictures and going above and beyond the call of duty to answer stupid questions from myself and others!

--Nora
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Posted by Mookie on Monday, March 22, 2004 6:33 AM
Ed - Want to say something witty about having your clothes on while reading and writing on the forum -

But instead I will just say congratulations and if it hadn't been for your nudge in my backbone, I would have never gotten to one star let alone 5. Thanx to you I opened up a whole new world to enjoy!

Jen

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:40 PM
Nice Job

DOGGY

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:22 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

So really, thanks to all of you, for making this more fun that anything else I have ever done with my clothes on.

Ed


I'll DRINK TO THAT!!!

Couldn't agree with you more, Ed

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Posted by adrianspeeder on Sunday, March 21, 2004 6:59 PM
To Ed,
SaaaaLUTE[8D]

Adrianspeeder

USAF TSgt C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Flying Crew Chief & Flightline Avionics Craftsman

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Posted by edblysard on Sunday, March 21, 2004 6:14 PM
Brilondon,
Your too are lavish with your praise!

Well, this snuck up on me....

Glad I could provide entertainment for you all.

Like Kevin said, it isnt the end of the journey that makes it worthwhile, its what you learn on the way thats forever invaluable.

I have learned more from the people here than I first thought, and hope to keep on learning.

Some of my points of view have changed, and quite a few new concepts have opened up before me, all due to the fine people who vist here.

Things I was sure were engraved in stone turned out not to be, and things I never heard of turn out to bedrock knowledge for you guys.

Dan, I know, RED stars....
The old Chief is turning over in his grave....

I learned that Quinton knows more that he thinks, Kevin is learning english,
HER keeps Kevin level, Mookie is a real cat, Jen is a chocolate cake junkie, who is a lot sharper than we will ever know.

I know what bfsFab means, and yu will have to ask Lowell yourself.

Dan comes from my hometown, right down the street, Jim(planes) spends most of his time in? Planes!!!

We have teachers, engineers, conductors from every class one, house wives, and working moms.

If you see Joe, Matt is right next to him, always.

Ironhorseman dost always agree, which is good a good thing.

Ricky Gates learned a hard lesson, but took that lesson, and made something good out of it.

We got Aussies, a Brit or two, someone from Argentina, and a few from Germany.

The crowd from Canada.

Not too forget Oliver in Croaita, a place most of us cant spell, much less find on a map, but we all know him, because he comes here too.

All races, all ages, both sexes, and just about every religion are represented here.

I even think we let a Unihead or two in here.

Some of us are retired T&E employees, and a lot of active duty railroaders.
We even have a mudchicken, and if you dont know why he is one, well, ask him!

This is one of the most diverse groups of people I have ever seen on a forum.
Usually, forums are built around a small group of people, almost always with the same educations and backgrounds, from the same walk of life.


But look at us, a real Heinze 57 kinda mutt, Loco and otherwise.
There is a Indian Princess somewhere around here too.

And that, folks, is what makes this place so fun, whch is why we all really come here anyway, yes?

We all like the way trains look, and how they sound.
We even like the way they smell, (well, on the outside, anyway)
The mystery of where the rails really go has all of us hooked.

So really, thanks to all of you, for making this more fun that anything else I have ever done with my clothes on.

Ed

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Posted by tree68 on Sunday, March 21, 2004 6:03 PM
Gee, first Mookie, now Ed. Probably because Mookie has lots of questions, and Ed has lots of answers....

Way to go, Ed![bow]

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Posted by Kozzie on Sunday, March 21, 2004 5:54 PM
[tup] From a Downunder Newcomer, congatulations Ed and many thanks!

All good stuff! Lot's of interesting angles [:)] on the various subjects that get discussed.

Looking forward to more Ed. [;)]

Cheers

Kozzie
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Posted by locomutt on Sunday, March 21, 2004 1:34 PM
[bow]ED[bow]
2000!!!!! WOW!!! GOLLY!!! GEE WHIZ!!!! THATS A BUNCH!!!!!!!![:)][swg][2c]

Congratulations to our very own ,very wise SAGE & GURU.
Lets just keep the information coming. Some of us really
do look forward to reading what you have to say about a subject.

Again congratulations!!!! [bow] SIR ED [bow]

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Posted by brilondon on Sunday, March 21, 2004 12:25 PM
Congrats Ed. Some of the posts were actually good to read. Looking forward to the next 2000
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Posted by Mikeygaw on Sunday, March 21, 2004 12:05 PM
congratulations Ed, and thanks for all that valuable info
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Posted by cherokee woman on Sunday, March 21, 2004 11:47 AM
Ed, congratulations from the little Indian on the forum.

As is mentioned several times above, we all learn something from your posts. Thank you for your wisdom and knowledge. Keep the informative posts coming. Before we know it, you'll have 4,000 posts.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 21, 2004 11:47 AM
Congrats Ed!!! Keep posting!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 21, 2004 9:42 AM
Congratulations, Ed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always enjoyed reading your posts and probably every one of those 2000 was very worthwhile and really said something!
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Posted by eolafan on Sunday, March 21, 2004 9:41 AM
WAY TO GO ED! KEEP UP THE FINE WORK AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALL OF US. THANKS.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 21, 2004 9:02 AM
Hey Ed, Congradulations!

2000 is a big Number!

Congradulations man!
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Posted by vsmith on Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:53 AM
Another 5 star general, that makes Patton, Mookie, and ED!

Way to go, i always respect what Ed has to say and I always learn something.

Congradulations!!! [bow][bow][bow][bow]

[bday][bday][bday][bday]

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:50 AM
Congrats!
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Posted by Modelcar on Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:44 AM
...I'm sure the fingers are well exercised from use on the keyboard. Congrats Ed on your new high mark. Enjoy your railroad man's point of expertise and comments on our forums. Humorous stuff too.

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Posted by Willy2 on Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:38 AM
Congratulations Ed! Thank you for all of you imformative posts! They were all well worth it and you helped many forum members understand trains better(including me!).

Willy

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 21, 2004 7:27 AM
Cool
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Posted by Rick Gates on Sunday, March 21, 2004 1:27 AM
Ed, That's alot of tonnage and mileage! Thanks for passing to us your information and wisdom. I am grateful for it. Keep 'em coming! [^]
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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Sunday, March 21, 2004 12:04 AM
When I post on MR and CTT, I can be the teacher, but when I come to Trains, Ed is one of the teachers, and I am just a student.

Way to go Ed, and THANKS![:D]
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Posted by Granny74 on Saturday, March 20, 2004 11:47 PM
Ed: Thanks for all the great info and all of your posts. Bob and I have learned a lot from your info. Have you thought of writing articles, etc.? Your writing style is interesting as well as informative!
and don't forget to keep posting!
Nance and Bob from AZ
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Posted by dharmon on Saturday, March 20, 2004 11:39 PM
Congrats pardner....looks like there's a new sheriff in town....[C):-)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, March 20, 2004 11:31 PM
Wow, 2000, what have you done with your life? [:D]

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