Senior Editor's Job Application

[Mookie]

I am going to apply for the Senior Editor's job at Trains!

I am old enough....

I can read, write and talk a lot.

I may have to relocate if they sell our duplex.

They want to pay me to relocate - so the problem is?

I would get to go trackside with Eric and Mike - just checking on your work guys.

Would get my Trains magazine before anyone else!

Don't need a company car, since I have Millie and a Driver.

Send salary expectations? Well, make an offer, since just about anything would be more than I am making now!

I will keep you posted!

Mookie, Senior Editor in Waiting

[CShaveRR]

And my li'l' sister could handle it, too!

We'll have come a long way, from plus signs in the articulated-locomotive wheel arrangements (back in the DPM days) to Thingies hanging down.

You go, girl (or am I the only one who says that anymore?)!

BC

[cherokee woman]

Mookie, Carl's right: YOU GO GIRL!! Other than Kathi Kube, you'd be a great
Senior Editor for Trains Magazine!!

[mudchicken]

is there also a pre-requisite in there somewhere to come equipped with:

(1) Whistle & striped shirt, &
(2) Red Coat with tails, top hat, whip, wooden chair/ stool & gun????

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[Mookie]

Only if chickens show up in the office! Otherwise, I will wear Bibbies!

[jeaton]

MC-That could very well be part of the needed office equipment. It looks like Mark would be more than happy to dig the box out of storage and send it direct to Mookie.

Jay

[Overmod]

Be sure Mark remembers to include in the box the spare batteries for the editorial Taser and cattle prods, the big bottle of Adderall for the writers, and the carboy of aspirin for Mookie...

[Kathi Kube]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cherokee woman

Mookie, Carl's right: YOU GO GIRL!! Other than Kathi Kube, you'd be a great
Senior Editor for Trains Magazine!!

Whoa! Back up. Missed that one. See what happens when you don't log on for a few days?

Thanks for the thoughts, CW, but I'm tickled pink where I am. Besides, I'm WAYYY short on the knowledge I'd need to fill Mark's shoes. I could spend the rest of my life doing nothing more than eating, drinking and breathing railroads, and still pale horrifically in comparison.

Nope, I'll stay right here, thanks.

Kathi

[Willy2]

You go Mookie! I think it would be really neat if you would be the senior editor at Trains!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by M.W. Hemphill

[:)]

You tell 'em...[:D]

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

I am going to apply for the Senior Editor's job at Trains!

I am old enough....

I can read, write and talk a lot.

I may have to relocate if they sell our duplex.

They want to pay me to relocate - so the problem is?

I would get to go trackside with Eric and Mike - just checking on your work guys.

Would get my Trains magazine before anyone else!

Don't need a company car, since I have Millie and a Driver.

Send salary expectations? Well, make an offer, since just about anything would be more than I am making now!

I will keep you posted!

Mookie, Senior Editor in Waiting

Sounds like a winner to me. So, what will the next few issues look like under your stewardship Mook?

Can I request the "Girls of CSX" pictoral I've been wanting?

Or perhaps it will be a "chez arteeeest" 'zine?

How 'bout some more "real" RRing features??

LC

[Anonymous]

Mookie -

I think I'd wait to apply until after they fill the Editor's chair.

By definition, the Managing Editor is in charge of Managing the Editor, and you might wanna know who it is, first.

You'd want to know if you could get along with just a whip, or would need a cattle prod, too.

Old Timer

[Big_Boy_4005]

For those night owls who saw what was originally posted here, I still stand by those feelings. At the request of an old friend, I have edited this post. Let's just say that I don't find this topic funny.

Dan, the "no" vote is an understatement!!![;)]

[dharmon]

So that would be a "no" vote.

[Mookie]

Haven't heard from Trains, yet.

I will keep waiting...

Mookie

[Modelcar]

Jen....If TRAINS does not secure your services as offered for TRAINS editor, why not pu***o write a column of the human fan angle as a monthly report....You sure could sparkle life into that for the fan side interests...!

[tree68]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Modelcar

Jen....If TRAINS does not secure your services as offered for TRAINS editor, why not pu***o write a column of the human fan angle as a monthly report....You sure could sparkle life into that for the fan side interests...!

And heaven knows we'd give you plenty to write about...

[Kathi Kube]

Whoops. Little title confusion here.

Our senior editor is J. David Ingles, and he's not going anywhere as far as I know.
Mark was our editor, Kevin Keefe is acting editor, and we're still looking for our next fearless leader.
Matt Van Hattem is associate editor and master of wonderfully detailed features.
Angela Pusztai-Pasternak is our recently promoted editorial associate. She's the delightfully pleasant voice you hear when you call our offices and incredibly capable woman who manages the relationships with our writers and photographers, plus so much more. In her new role, she'll be taking on additional duties, including editing. In short, she's going to be increasingly visible.
As for the managing editor, well, that's me now.

Mookie, darling, as far as I'm concerned you can be whatever you like. We'll just have to make sure the kitty plays nicely with my froggies.

Kathi

[Mookie]

All Right! Frog Legs!

Mookie

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Old Timer

Mookie -

I think I'd wait to apply until after they fill the Editor's chair.

By definition, the Managing Editor is in charge of Managing the Editor, and you might wanna know who it is, first.

You'd want to know if you could get along with just a whip, or would need a cattle prod, too.

Old Timer

Have thought this over and think you are right! Managing much of anything isn't my forte. So maybe I will just apply as an overpaid, benefits ridden, golden parachute claused paperweight. New title of course - CEOess.

Thanx Old Timer!

Mookie [}:)]

[edblysard]

Mookie...
Trust me, dont do it..
Having to put your name on the finished product, assembled by other people, is the most frustrating thing you can do, be it a magazine, a business, or a train.

It can also be the most gratifying thing you ever do, but it is a lot more work and stress than most folks ever imagine.

On the other hand, writing about train from the fans point of view sound like a great idea, Quentin's idea would be right up your alley.

You do let other cats in your alley, once in a while, dont you?

I think I am going to go make a nonsense posting about the neat, railroad releated beach house I found today, while you get the claws,,,uh, pencils sharpened..

Ed

[Mookie]

Ed is my mentor and I pretty well listen to what he tells me - so guess I will follow his advice and leave Trains to the real professionals. However....good idea to go get my nails done! Probably can find a dog somewhere that needs a good nailing!

[angel]

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Probably can find a dog somewhere that needs a good nailing!

[angel]

you called?

[tree68]

Hey now, you have to be nice to dogs sometimes. Mine doesn't even think our "Pookie" is a cat - just another resident of the house. You tease her to "go get the cat," and even if Pookie is standing right next to her, she'll look around.... And not chase Pookie...

Besides, while we were hanging around the fire station last night as the cellar pumping details were winding down, she found a gate I left open at the house (had to pump my own basement, too) and travelled 3 blocks to come find me. This is a dog who isn't very "street smart", but she wants to be with "Dad."

[Mookie]

Tree: She wants to find Dad because she hasn't learned to run the can opener!

Dan: I called - you didn't answer

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Tree: She wants to find Dad because she hasn't learned to run the can opener!

Dan: I called - you didn't answer

I'm just a low down dirty dog you know.....some times I leave and forget to turn out the light...

[Mookie]

Dan - Dog? Will put you on my nail list!