Brian: You might be seeing them because you own the webspace and are logged into it on your cornphewer.
I only knew Mookie from her posts here. Always liked her avitar of the kitten. I think I will miss her, too.
Semper Vaporo
Pkgs.
Had a couple long PM conversations with Mookie over the years. Just went and read through the one just now.
Place just got a little bit less friendly with her gone.
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Thanks Ed for sharing. I doubt she is looking down and being mad at you.
OK, switched hosting site to Flickr. Should be fine now.
Thanks for the suggestion, Charlie!
Brian (IA) http://blhanel.rrpicturearchives.net.
blhanelOK, switched hosting site to Flickr. Should be fine now.
Thanks for correcting - pictures are now visible.
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
MidlandMike Thanks Ed [Blysard] for sharing. I doubt she is looking down and being mad at you.
Thanks Ed [Blysard] for sharing. I doubt she is looking down and being mad at you.
This news of Mookie's passing is just stunning news. I too, "knew her" through her posting here, and personal correspondence,from time to time .
My condolences to Edwin( Driver) and her brother Carl.
I'll miss her, but I can look back on some of our e-mail letters. Her clarity and brevity could be counted on to bring a bright light to any conversaton.
Jen(Mookie) wrote in January of 2010:"...We aren't too far from the tracks - about 16 blocks west of us - so I can't see them but sure can hear them when the dogs aren't barking in the neighborhood or during the nite when it is finally quiet. They made north Lincoln a quiet zone and now want to do the tracks that go south out of Lincoln. It shouldn't affect Amtrak, but will the coal and freight that goes down to KC/St Joe. Dale[NANAIMO73] seems like a good person. He has commented on some of my postings and I have read some of his items in Trains magazine. Murphy Siding has been visiting with me a little. He has a big job as moderator and is trying very hard to be a good one. He has his hands full! Seems the commotion has died down a little in the forum. I get a lot of information from Carl in Chicago, Houston Ed and Mudchicken in Denver by e-mail. Pretty good group - a tower man, a switch foreman and a surveyor/teacher. Think I have all my bases pretty well covered. Sir Chicken is educating me on rotary snowplows right now! Very impressive! Sick of winter; sick of snow; sick of clouds; and sick of being cold all the time. Temps aren't too bad, but humidity is killing us. Had "mist" - no real rain. Did in some of the snow, but still too much of it. Musn't complain - could live in So Cal. :) Good to hear from you. I have another subject for the forum, but will try to wait a few days before I post it. Hope I can remember it! Jen, Ed and the late Mookie...."
Jen Corman (Mookie )will surely be missed .
"...May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand..."
edblysard She kept a low profile here, as she felt that most of the members, being men, would feel threatened by a female fan, and either dismiss her or ridicule her.
I can understand while she felt thay way, but I have been impressed by the women who have posted on this forum, e.g. Cherokee Woman, Juniatha, Shadow the Cats Owner and especially Mookie with her kind words for her friends.
Will be missing her posts and condolences to Driver.
- Erik
erikem edblysard She kept a low profile here, as she felt that most of the members, being men, would feel threatened by a female fan, and either dismiss her or ridicule her. I can understand while she felt thay way, but I have been impressed by the women who have posted on this forum, e.g. Cherokee Woman, Juniatha, Shadow the Cats Owner and especially Mookie with her kind words for her friends. Will be missing her posts and condolences to Driver. - Erik
Well said.
I didn't know her and have only been posting on here in the more recent years when she was less active, but I did enjoy her humour.
She will be missed.
Greetings from Alberta
-an Articulate Malcontent
Thanks for correcting the year of the big Camp Mookie gathering, Brian. Perhaps it's just as well that I can't get my shot of the gang on there--it's the group photo, but she and Pat had traded places...
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
The picture and postcard from Mookies picture are in Matt's room.Have the picture from Rochelle with Carl and Mookies favorite engines(cream and green Bnsf sd 70 macs) on the wall as well.
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").
I never knew her sounds like her and I would have gotten along great. However where I work it is 95% men the girls like me are all office. However my boss knows I can make even our oldest driver come to Jesus with what he calls my mom look. Why very simple I do it on a daily basis with drivers that are in my cubbie screaming about stuff I have zero control over. From her postings I have read the forums lost one heck of a person.
She was like 'Mom' on the forum at times, something we needed too......
Charlie
Just noticed this picture of the spot so dear to our super gal "Mookie"...Jen, as I always referred to. First, thank you "blhanel", for posting this picture. Not sure if I ever have seen the image before that was Jen's place to check it all out.
I was shocked to hear of Jen's passing when I saw some comments regarding it from Carl.
The words are about used up to describe this lady....But I certainly want to mention her in my own few words on here as well. And I sure want to pass condolence on to driver, Ed. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord provide means that help as you go forward without your mate.
Seems the word "Jen" to me could actually mean the RR forum of which she had respect of so many who frequented this communication site. I really felt sad upon hearing of her leaving us in the past several days. For me personally, a bit of frustration is involved. I have communicated with her at times via the computer over the years and even discussed some of my issues over the years. I'd give her an update on occasion. I was thinking it's time to touch base with Jen...Been doing that for several weeks now, and as we do at times.....I'll do it tomorrow, etc.....And having put that off and now learning she can't be here to receive it anymore really hurt. I'm sorry I missed one more communication with her. I never met her except on here in our communication....However, that seemed good enough to really be close to her, and enjoy the thoughts and wit she put across when she appeared on this forum.
May the Lord Bless driver....Ed, and may he be comforted with our thoughts from this forum showing how important a lady she really was. But I'm sure he already is comforted by that.
Quentin Mong
blhanel And here's a shot of Mookie's favorite train-watching spot where I did manage to get her in the picture- second from left. I could post a shot of her from Rochelle, but that's the one that led to the need for "tin shoes"- I don't want to risk her coming back from the grave to get me.
And here's a shot of Mookie's favorite train-watching spot where I did manage to get her in the picture- second from left.
I could post a shot of her from Rochelle, but that's the one that led to the need for "tin shoes"- I don't want to risk her coming back from the grave to get me.
Quentin
This is deeply sad news.
I read this right after I woke up yesterday and it was not how I wanted to start my day. My sincere condolences to "Driver" and the rest of her family.
I haven't been feeling great myself lately and there are several threads I want to post to, even if briefly, today.
Bruce
So shovel the coal, let this rattler roll.
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Ed, thanks for the notice. And to all of the others that have added their feelings. I only knew her through her postings but I always appreciated her posts. It saddens me to learn of her passing. Except for a few trollls on the forum, I appreciate everyone on the forum and wish you good health and long life.
When I read Ed's post Monday night, I was nearly dumbstruck. Reading the many posts, comments and rememberances that followed, I have had the feeling of being at a quiet post-service gathering, sitting around with other folks who knew her and bringing up many fond memories and some occasional exchanges with her on many threads. This community has had people come and go in this forum in the time I have been following it, but I don't think there is anyone who will be more sorely missed.
Somehow, my "happy place" mental picture is seeing her in the cab of a Burlington steamer with her father at the throttle, having the time of her afterlife.
blhanel And here's a shot of Mookie's favorite train-watching spot where I did manage to get her in the picture- second from left. I could post a shot of her from Rochelle, but that's the one that led to the need for "tin shoes"- I don't want to risk her coming back from the grave to get me. In this picture, for the record, we have (left to right) BC (CShaveRR), SJ (Mookie), Pat Shaver, Tom (Willy's dad), Boss Hen, Mudchicken, and Ed Blysard.
In this picture, for the record, we have (left to right) BC (CShaveRR), SJ (Mookie), Pat Shaver, Tom (Willy's dad), Boss Hen, Mudchicken, and Ed Blysard.
blhanel CShaveRR The time that a bunch of us--the Blysards, Willie and his parents, Brian Hanel, Mudchicken and Boss Hen, and Pat and I--joined them at this spot, we all had a fantastic time watching trains, and at the lunch for all, the supper for some, and the small gathering in her living room at the end of that day in October 2005. It was somebody's birthday--I can't remember whose, among that crowd of early/mid October birthdays. BH? Aimee? Not me- mine's in May. I will miss her as well. I guess I can throw away the tin shoes now...
CShaveRR The time that a bunch of us--the Blysards, Willie and his parents, Brian Hanel, Mudchicken and Boss Hen, and Pat and I--joined them at this spot, we all had a fantastic time watching trains, and at the lunch for all, the supper for some, and the small gathering in her living room at the end of that day in October 2005. It was somebody's birthday--I can't remember whose, among that crowd of early/mid October birthdays. BH? Aimee?
The time that a bunch of us--the Blysards, Willie and his parents, Brian Hanel, Mudchicken and Boss Hen, and Pat and I--joined them at this spot, we all had a fantastic time watching trains, and at the lunch for all, the supper for some, and the small gathering in her living room at the end of that day in October 2005. It was somebody's birthday--I can't remember whose, among that crowd of early/mid October birthdays. BH? Aimee?
Not me- mine's in May.
I will miss her as well. I guess I can throw away the tin shoes now...
Thanks to Chris / CopCarSS for my avatar.
Here is a fine exchange of postings... revealing the origin of 3 avatar names.
http://cs.trains.com/trn/f/111/p/256938/2877158.aspx?page=2
Dang cant get it to light up
Murphy Siding Brian- Can you explain the tin shoes to us not in the know?
Brian- Can you explain the tin shoes to us not in the know?
Not sure when it was that I met her and Carl in Rochelle, but at the time I took a candid shot of them and posted it on the forum. She DID NOT like that, and threatened to come and "scratch my feet" with her cat's paws. Hence, MC suggested I buy tin shoes and wear them.
Miningman Dang cant get it to light up
Let there be light
Thank you Dude!...Scroll down to the last 2 postings for a great reveal and picture and up a bit for the Overmod/Mookie cartoon.
Miningman Here is a fine exchange of postings... revealing the origin of 3 avatar names. http://cs.trains.com/trn/f/111/p/256938/2877158.aspx?page=2 Dang cant get it to light up
From a post by Mookie[ shared by Minningman]:
"...I would hope that, to the extent I have some small reservoir of knowledge, I can teach without demeaning others. Apparently, however, that's not the way this forum works..." [Mookie's response]
"...I would hope that, to the extent I have some small reservoir of knowledge, I can teach without demeaning others. Apparently, however, that's not the way this forum works..."
'...That is a big brush you are using. The forum works just fine. Like the proverbial box of chocolates: you really don't know what you will get, and some are nuts. But as far as participation, I haven't really read any of your posts. So if you would like to explain anything about your job, or yourself, you would have a willing listener. And I don't even mind that I am a female - if you don't. Your choice..."
[Illustrates a point i had made earlier; referring to Mookies ability to be to the point and able to cut straight to an issue.]
blhanel Murphy Siding Brian- Can you explain the tin shoes to us not in the know? Not sure when it was that I met her and Carl in Rochelle, but at the time I took a candid shot of them and posted it on the forum. She DID NOT like that, and threatened to come and "scratch my feet" with her cat's paws. Hence, MC suggested I buy tin shoes and wear them.
The asparagus barrier at the Nebraska/ Colorado border has also joined the tin shoes in retirement. (boy could she could dish it out as well as take it)
The "yellow thingies" will forever stay in the forum lexicon.
(about 8 years ago, the Iowa Northwestern took her out on a dinner train and she spent about 45 minutes behind the throttle of their ex-BCRY RS-36. Driver said she was giddy like a 5-year old for days...)
mudchickenThe "yellow thingies" will forever stay in the forum lexicon.
I've used those yellow thingies. Confused the people I worked with at the time - even they didn't know their purpose.
I'll confess that I do not remember what the "yellow thingies" were/are. Can someone enlighten me?
Thanks, MC, for the explanation of the tin shoes.
I remember the food wars.
Johnny
Condolences to Driver, and to all of Mookie's friends.
Her presence will be missed here.
Ricky W.
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I can't think of any words.. I just reviewed all of her PMs to me..
Yeah....
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It has taken me all this time to come to grips with this. It was an honor to have been considered a friend by her.
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