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Brigadier General?

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Posted by gacuster on Thursday, August 18, 2005 5:46 AM
To keep the peace, I think I must abandon my private rail car request and get back on my horse and ride off into the sunset. Maybe I'll return when I have a whole bunch of stars, if I live that long....
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Posted by espeefoamer on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 8:31 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by DrummingTrainfan

I believe that the way it goes is that you get as many railcars as you have stars. So That means I have one (or is it two? I've been around 100 for a while) cars.


If only this was all quite true...but we'd run Trains outta cash[(-D][swg][:-,]

At one car per star,I should have my own train by now[8D]!
Along with the other 5 star "generals" on this forum[:)]!
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Posted by doghouse on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 8:17 PM
From the inside, Mr. Smalling. Speak not fellow no-stars, the plan unfolds thusly. First, learn how to spell, and second; having gained the trust (and star) from the bourgeoise, it will be at that moment that I will unleash my fellow no-stars to.................oh heck. I can't fini***his stupid thing. My train of thought seems to have derailed.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 4:30 PM
No it was Brigadier Gerard I think. Better return to studying the form.

Indeed - forwad with the revolution. The proleteriat will overcome the bourgeoise comrade!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 4:30 PM
Please explain how you will seize the levers of ether, doghouse, and put to route Franco/American sarcasm.

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Posted by doghouse on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 3:11 PM
Looks like us no-stars will have to have a coup,(did i spell it correctly?).
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 2:34 PM
Brigadier General was a horse wasn't it?
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 9:55 AM
Just because France is a republic doesn't mean a two-star may speak to me without a proper introduction. Therefore I am aware of nothing you wrote.

Why is it that North America can import attitude by the carload but we don't have even one little old TGV on American or Canadian rails?
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Posted by CopCarSS on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:38 AM
QUOTE: aww, haww haww


Because I am French. Why do you think I speak with this outraaaaaaaageous accent. Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 15, 2005 9:57 PM
Estimado Generale,

I don't think I can get you the perks you somehow feel you deserve. Would you settle for an old CTA car with no airconditioning and a busted window, a no-access platform, a dumb-blonde cook and a bunch of Frenchmen pointing at you and laughing in French?

aww, haww haww [:)]

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Posted by gacuster on Monday, August 15, 2005 6:46 PM
Looks like I got myself surrounded and outnumbered......again!
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Posted by CopCarSS on Monday, August 15, 2005 6:24 PM
When did Custer give up his horse for a private rail car? Is that how they shipped the coffin back from Montana? [xx(]

[(-D][(-D][(-D]

Just kidding, sir. Have a nice trip aboard your personal rail car, the observation dome,Little Big Horn.

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Posted by locomutt on Monday, August 15, 2005 6:00 PM
What Jim said,especially the part about the money !![:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 15, 2005 5:43 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by gacuster

Since I now have a star by my name, I reckon that makes me a General, with a capital "G". As part of the privileges of my new rank I expect a private railroad car equipped with a dome, open rear platform, hot tub, French chef and a staff of SI swimsuit models. Of course, all the other forum users are welcome to ride along whenever I'm passing through. Just remember to salute as you come aboard!

Me too![:D](This was my 50th post, earning my first star.)
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 15, 2005 5:37 PM
I say we bust him back to private...

Given his record and all...

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 15, 2005 5:18 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by coborn35

Well, seniority rules, sooo.......................................Im gonna have to take that car from you.
sorry bud.



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Sorry guy. [:p]

I think Mookie, Ed, Dan, myself and a whole bunch of others outrank you. [:D] [:D]

So move over fella, let the brass through. [}:)] [:D] [8D] [:o)] [:I] [:X] [:p] [:)]

No salutes necessary, just throw money. [:D]
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Posted by dharmon on Monday, August 15, 2005 5:10 PM
Congrats General......

....2 pieces of advice though.....listen to the Indian guide.....there are more of them than you think....and try to get the high ground early....
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Posted by DrummingTrainfan on Monday, August 15, 2005 4:16 PM
I believe that the way it goes is that you get as many railcars as you have stars. So That means I have one (or is it two? I've been around 100 for a while) cars.


If only this was all quite true...but we'd run Trains outta cash[(-D][swg][:-,]
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Posted by gacuster on Monday, August 15, 2005 4:12 PM
Awww........come on! The water temperature was just right in the hot tub!
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Posted by coborn35 on Monday, August 15, 2005 4:09 PM
Well, seniority rules, sooo.......................................Im gonna have to take that car from you.
sorry bud.

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Brigadier General?
Posted by gacuster on Monday, August 15, 2005 4:07 PM
Since I now have a star by my name, I reckon that makes me a General, with a capital "G". As part of the privileges of my new rank I expect a private railroad car equipped with a dome, open rear platform, hot tub, French chef and a staff of SI swimsuit models. Of course, all the other forum users are welcome to ride along whenever I'm passing through. Just remember to salute as you come aboard!

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