GMA train was in WV this a.m. at Harpers Ferry - some nice scenery and pictures of the B&O in that area.
Pete was in with more information and some pictures of double Fairlees. Hope you have a good trip and visit today.
Nick - Book arrived this a.m. in good shape. I agree with your definition of a lecture. Fortunately, I don't do a lot of that. Most all of our training activity is hands-on (with proficiency tests and demonstrations) given the nature of what we do. It takes approx 1.5 yrs to get through our program and we have a ton of material to cover. If I sat and talked to them, no learning would take place.
I appreciate the information you posted re narrow gauge and related history - I keep "larnin'" more and more. Shrews? I know some (lol). Tell you what, I'll trade you a couple of possums which, around here, are the size of small dogs (almost got one on the way home last night). That would certainly shake up the locals.
I was looking through your layout pictures - a fair amount of construction is taking place. In picture 3 there is a very quick stop on the upper level. Glad to see so much traffic in picture 4.
Allan - There were many Scots, Welsh, and Cousin Jacks involved in developing the mines here. This was, of course, because they had the practical experience necessary to do it. You look at pictures of old head frames and the like from back in the day in So. WV and you'd swear they were taken back in the old country.
Eric - So the T41 has a 567 inside. Turbocharged? Was the 567 built under license as well?
OSP was by with a nice L&N book - got me all homesick again. The splash was intended to save what was left of my voice, not necessarily for inspiration. Have a good visit with the "Guvna General" Oh, your e-mail just came in - will do so. Congrats to Juneau - I'll bet this was a test - how can it be 65 mos. in himan years - hah! you thought nobody read your material (grin) - anyway the K9 Korps sends congratulations - Milk Bones are on the next Zeppelin.
Work safe
Hi Tom and all.
A very quick coffee and a bacon sarnie please RUTH, as I am just off to catch the bus and then Amtrak to see Tom. Just checked Amtrak and my train was expected 46 minutes late at Sedalia.
A busy evening in the bar with visits from Nick, Allan, Eric and Tom's summery. Saw CM3 and Tom's post this AM. Just caught a glimpse of the GMA train arriving in Harper's Ferry and saw some great archive footage of the early diesels in the Pullman Porter piece. Have read the posts but owing to my slow typing speed I will have to leave my replies until I get back from my visit. I did notice the ‘Wee Beastie' in the photos Nick.
Well RUTH put a few rounds on my bar tab while I am away.
Pete.
G'day Gents!
The day is off to an inglorious start insofar as Pete's arrival is concerned - already 2 plus hours LATE.
The bar, however, had TWO morning visitors - Shane ‘n Pete! Now that's a PLUS!
Odd, Yogi ‘n I seem to understand how 65 months in human years equates to 5 years 5 months old. Hmmmmm. Yeah, it was a test . . . you failed, Shane! <grin>
Figured it was a good time to drop something off from our sub-basement archives room - since there most probably won't be anyone "in" for the remainder of the daylite . . .
PASSENGER TRAIN NOSTALGIA #22
<Initially Posted on 09 Nov 2005, Page 158 at "Our" Place I>
http://cs.trains.com/trccs/forums/157/991587/ShowPost.aspx#991587
Here's something to enjoy regarding the Southern Pacific (SP) from a 1951 advertisement in my personal collection.
Did you hear what the ‘49er said about the
"City of San Francisco"
"WHAT A TRAIN, PARDNER! SHE'S THE FASTEST THING ON WHEELS BETWEEN CHICAGO AND THE GOLDEN GATE! ANOTHER OF SP'S WONDERFUL WAYS WEST!"
Did you know that you can board a modern streamliner in Chicago and travedl at your ease the same route the ‘49ers struggled over in the Gold Rush? Well, you can. In the crack extra-fare "City of San Francisco" for instance, or the "Overland" that shows you California's lovely High Sierra by day. Until you've done this you've never really seen the West. We've just issued a new folder we're rather proud of, "Planning Your Overland Route Trip." Tells you all about accommodations on these great "name trains" (finest Pullman; economical Chair Car). By the way, at San Francisco these streamliners connect with our famous "Lark," "Daylight" and "Starlight" south to Los Angeles, thence with other great S.P. streamliners eastward. Or with the new "Cascade" and "Shasta Daylight" northward, right past gorgeous 14,161 foot Mt. Shasta to the lovely Pacific Northwest. Mail that coupon today for free folders. "CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO" Chicago-San Francisco via Omaha, Ogden, Great Salt Lake, Reno, Oakland. 40 ½ hours westbound via CNW-UP-SP. Shown here with Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
SP AMERICA'S MOST MODERN TRAINS
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City of San Francisco drumheads
Train #101, City of San Francisco; 15 cars. Photographed: near Cheyenne, Wyo., December 4, 1948. (Denver Public Library - Fair Use/www.wikipeida.com)
A Real RR Adventure!
A link worth reading:
http://www.trains.com/ctr/default.aspx?c=a&id=40
Enjoy! Tom
Good Afternoon Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please, round for the house and $ for the jukebox.
But remember one dog year = seven human years. Therefore Juneau is 31.25 yrs old in human years. Sorry, I'm having a good time with this one - couldn't resist. IOW, I don't fail, I'm just misunderstood. (lol). Hope the Guvna General arrives soon.
work safe
Evening all-just a bookmark whilst I catch up-Looks like at least two of the company are likely to be ensconced in the train room,working on the first brews of the evening and,I suspect,working a running-in turn on the new `big steam` ...........
Anyway-heres a pic to fill the gap and will be back soon....
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Believe this is the Northern Alberta road
Well then-here we all are-apart from ROB (Alien abduction..?..more likely to be pulling down double shifts and sleeping the rest )-just back from a pleasantly mellow band night-bass man Rich couldn`t make it so I took along my fretless jazz bass (new-ish toy) -need to get back with that since small Hannah is starting cello lessons ( oh lordy) as well as piano-have promised I will help her with it all-shouldn`t be too difficult,just have to re-tune it-C-G-D-A instead of E-A-D-G--same intervals as the mandolin (G-D-A-E) -should be fun-of a sort.....
Right then Leon -suprise us-lets have a round of the drink of your choice-but as a safety measure I want to see you drink one first..........
So-to the business of the night:-
ERIC-R.E Volvo`s-I mispoke there,was the V70 I was thinking of,not the 740-apologies for confusion-as noted above there is a cute little gray critter in the pix-look carefully,its there...
Must confess I have lived my life ignorant of the existance of the lingonberry-my loss I fear..
Now the coaches-definately Brits-Midland Rly,poss to a Deeley design-the Exely company used to make 4mm models of them back in the 50`s -also the signals-upper quadrant main line signal-upper arm is the `home` and lower arm is the `distant` for the next home-track is immaculately ballasted by the way.....-still looking for pix of the Moor Vale line(at Ringwood,nr Southampton) for clues about the loco builder.....
ALLAN-Had no idea the Vectra was such a widely travelled model....this one is (or was) the mother in laws and has recently gone for recycling-given her rather robust approach to the rules of the road,I`m suprised it lasted as long as it did--assume from your note that Holden and Vauxall are all part of the G.M mega-corp -just to cheer us all up-here is a really old car
and another one ,whilst we are at it
There now-don`t it take you back...........
TOM-Appreciate that the old Prince doesn`t float yer boat but 143 years old and still working-got to admire that...glad you enjoyed the pix-R.E the Duchess-be careful what you wish for.............Apologies if parts of yesterdays post were a bit `wobbly`-was trying a new German bottled ale-a mite stronger than I am used to -Excellent S.P stuff by the way-nice one-hope you enjoy the weekend with the Wolfman
SHANE-Glad the book arrived in good order (one less thing to worry about) -Am of a mind with you R.E lectures-was the same when I got my chefs ticket-no amount of blackboard time is of more than marginal use when you are up against it-only way to learn is to roll up the sleeves and get stuck in..( 3 baked otters and a squid en croute for table 6).......
Layout pix are a bit behind the times-a fair bit of progress has been made since then-in fact had the first test run on the upper level today-all very smooth-just a bit of pinning down to do on the new upper station approaches and the upper level staging tracks to put down and we are cooking on gas....
Interesting that you spotted the upper level halt-is at the point where the line divides between the upper and lower levels-Is going to be Kelston halt -Kelston was a real station on the line but much closer to Bristol,however,as a memorial to Alan who gave a good deal of his time to a club for disadvantaged kids called Kelston Hall I think it would be appropriate to give him his own station.....call me an old softy-I can take it ....
Right-show tomorrow night and gotta do the school run as well-also halfway through replacing the cladding on the dormer windows and gotta get it all done before I start the new job on monday (thanks lord)-better love and leave you-will try and make it in tomorrow-but don`t be suprised if a bit wobbly-PETE & TOM-enjoy the weekend-Everybody else -likewise
Take care-speak soon
<Wabash #573 at MoT, Kirkwood, MO - personal foto>
Just a quickie - Pete finally made it to Kirkwood - over 2 hours late, but he made it!
TrainWreck Saloon was CLOSED due to flooding! <yikes> Found another watering hole much to our satisifaction 'n much closer to home <10 minute drive> - passed Pete's Pub test! <grin>.
Many thanx to Shane 'n Nick for keeping things going . . . much wonderment regarding the situation with Rob our Manager. Hmmmmm. Said he'd be gone the last week of September . . . but this is surely not then. Hmmmmm.
Hope to provide some acknowlegments in the 'morrow!
G'nite!
Tom
Hi Tom and all,
Leon, the usual round of Tui`s for all the guys` please.
Nick. You are correct, Holden is the Aussie arm of GM, they used to assemble most of the old Vauxhall/Opel models re-badged as Holden`s, they make a large purely Aussie sedan called the Commadore, 6cyl or V8 motored. Couple of interesting old car shots, could`nt pick the makes` though.
CM3. Here in NZ most of the coal mines are drift or opencast mines, although their are a couple of mines in Southland with the traditional head frames`. Those old country miners` sure travelled the world round did`nt they?
Pete. Hope you and Tom are having a great time together, would have loved to have joined you there for the fun time.
Eric. And there was me trying to find a Moose in that photo, saw the red berries OK, talk about not seeing the wood for all the trees`. Some interesting pix of the EMU Class X1 control desk , the cars` and the semaphore do look very British.
Tom. A very to Juneau, give him a nice big juicy bone from me. Would have loved to have joined you and Pete at your place for the weekend, glad to hear Pete arrived OK even though the train was 2hrs late, hope you both have a great time, sorry to hear the Train Wreck Saloon was flooded, hope the other bar was just as good? Nice re-post of Passenger Train Nostalgia #22 on the SP RR`s "City of San Francisco". Their was a big increase in Auckland`s population over the last 10 years with a lot of Asian immigrants from Hong Kong, mainland China, and South Korea coming in. A lot of Vauxhall, Opel and Holden cars` were the same models, they just re-badged them to suit the particular market.
See ya, Allan
Good evening Captain Toma and Gentlemen!!
Hi Leon, kind of quiet day today? Yes, a #3 special would be great! Fries and a cold Keith's, please.
Another work week done! Not much to tell tonite, no breaking news.
Tom – Expensive gas in your area. Gas here is $3.35. Still very expensive but not as bad as back east.I know you need more room in order to expand your layout. Maybe you should talk to Vito. I am sure he is willing to help if he will make some money doing so. You are right about wild animals. Give them the room they want and need and everybody will be happy. But sometimes you just bump into them. Interesting in Sweden is that both bears and wolf are spreading to areas where they haven’t been seen for many, many years. Thanks for the SP ad! My favorite railroad! The book, “Snowbound Streamliner”, is something for you and Juneau! Interesting reading on that link. Three days in the snow!CM3 – $4.15 for gas! That is very steep! 80 cents more than here. We never had any price increase after Ike. I don’t know if the 567 engine in class T41 was turbocharged, but I don’t think so. The 567s were imported from the US. The rest of the locomotives were built under license in Sweden. Pete – Time for another trip to Kirkwood! Hope you and Tom will have agood time at the library and wherever else you are going. The Trainwreck Saloon I suppose? Ooops, I just learned it is closed due to flooding! Nick – Nice photo of that Northern Alberta Road train!Thanks for the info on the cars and the signals! They look British to me. I’ve never seen that “Miniture” train place before. Will go back next time I go to the old country. Hope you will find out about the loco builder.Sorry to hear that you have missed the lingonberries so far. Good stuff! Nice looking old timers! I can’t say what make though. Allan – The good thing is that moose don’t eat lingonberries! I know what you mean about not seeing the wood for all the trees. It happens to me all the time.
AEM-7 #930, Union Station, Washington D.C. 1993.
Eric
hello Tom and all in
Here's one big round for the house, and a quick breakfast for me.
Problem is that four letter word w-o-r-k has been giving me probs recently - even today is a bad one, so no chance for a catch up - although I see the regulars have been holding the fort. Each day iIhope to make it - each day not so - hence no apols for my abscence from me when i should have done so - as Tom once said, I want to be here - so this message is that apology - I've missed the banter and hope to be back more frequently soon!
Esp since my last reports from France I have managed to encounter a steam powered sentinel bus in Whitby, walked the trail of the disused railway line at Robin Hood's bay (and been in the old station hotel at Staithes, a pub any regular at our place would want to spend time in - £1.50 a pint for some of the best brewed beer I've tasted for a while - yep - £1.50...). Spent the bank hol at the Ecclesbourne Valley railway, visited the Coventry Museum of Road Transport, and got to see the Rolls Royce aero engine private historic colection at the 'building open day' held the other week. All of which are experiences I've been keen to share with you regulars.
Anyway - hopefully be back soon - all the best, and have a drink on me
(Incidentally Pete, hopefully you got my e-mail with my contact details off line)
All the best
DL
Good Morning Barkeep and all Present (I know Pete's here, I see the black bag and his boots sticking out from under the pool table); coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. Another beautiful day - this is the best run of weather we have had all year - gas is still at $4.15/gal. West Virginia lost to Colorado in OT last night, IMHO, the game was not as close as the score indicated.
Nick - Yes it is Northern Alberta. I have an NA boxcar (N scale, yet) in one of the boxes in the east wing. It sounds as though you have a full schedule, sir. Bice touch with your station name on the layout.
Eric - Well, if it's not turbocharged it'll have that classic GP sound. Appreciate your answer to my questions. Also liked the AEM7 picture you sent along from one of your sojourns in DC.
DL - Sounds as though you have been busy as well.
OSP - City of San Francisco material is good - the book by Church is one I have been meaning to get for a long time. He had done several outstanding works on SP steam as well. Glad to read that the Guvnah General's train arrived in good shape. Train Wreck closed? Zounds! Hope it's not too serious.
Will try and get back later today but figured I'd get something posted in my usual time slot.
<CN heavyweight at Pier 21, Halifax, NS - personal foto>
Friday's Grin
Lines To Make You Smile
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.
Week's end has arrived, for some reason it's called Friday . . . but no difference here when it comes to our <light> ‘n <traditional> breakfast orders from the Menu Board - or our freshly ground ‘n brewed coffee. Not to forget those tasty pastries in The Mentor Village Bakery case - the pride of Mama ‘n Papa Grundledink!
Pete ‘n I have a full day - so I'll not be coming back ‘til this evening - if at all. It's up to YOU to keep "it" going ‘round here . . .
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Comments from the Proprietor
Where's ROB
Customer Acknowledgments (since my last narrative):
Thursday - September18h <all times Central daylite>:
Page 22 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 8:29 AM <9:29 AM EDT>: "In" for a regular AM visit - roll of quarters ‘n a ROUND too!
Tell us a bit about the GMA train - for some reason, I'm a bit hazy on it this morning . . . <grin> Is there a link available
Juneau's day was hi-lited by a visit from "Uncle" Pete . . . for some reason, dogs ‘n the ladies just luv this guy! <grin> Even gave up "his" room for the Interim Governor General at that!
Meant to mention that I received a response from that fellow who provided so many fine RDC pix on his web site . . . never made mention of coming by, but appreciated the feedback. Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained . . . always trying to get some new blood in here.
We salvaged the mid-late afternoon ‘n enjoyed a relaxing dinner ‘n remainder of the evening sitting out on the patio . . . I'm even getting better at comprehending what our Bar Chandler is saying - now it's every OTHER word!
Appreciate the visit ‘n chat!
Page 22 - Pete <pwolfe> at 9:44 AM: Pretty good example of what I've been stressing for YEARS ‘round here. One doesn't have to make every Post an all-inclusive Epistle. Even dropping off a handful of lines HELPS. Why is it that some guys just don't "get it" Anyway, many thanx to our friend the Wolfman for helping to keep things moving forward at the Bar by the Ballast!
Page 22 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 3:15 PM <4:15 PM>: Back with a part deux, eh Awwwwwright! Goes to illustrate that if one CAN, one SHOULD ‘n you DID! Second roll of quarters ‘n ROUND helps too! <KaChing> <KaChing>
Page 22 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 5:21 PM ‘n 7:04 PM <11:21 PM ‘n 1:04 AM Friday GMT>: Always a pleasure to have our Resident Londoner in Wales on board - ‘n by the by - YOU may refer to yourself as the Shop Steward <earlier Post> - but we aren't "organized" ‘round here. Sorry - this is a family affair with all employees taken well care of. <grin> Don't fall sucker to the Bar Chandler's <mumbling> <grumbling> <malcontent> ain't gonna get any sympathy from Da Bossman! <uh oh> Anyway, I've described in the past where one can find SYMPATHY in the dictionary . . .
Luv the fotos of those vintage cars - before my time, but Classics nonetheless!
That's also a fine looking foto of the freight crossing that wooden trestle in Canada . . . <sweet>
Ahhhhh, the musically inclined. Only wish I could have mastered at least one instrument - just one! Strange how that "works." Late-oldest son picked up his first guitar at Christmastime back when he was a youngster - began strumming discernable tunes before day's end ‘n never looked back. Amazing!
Already enjoying the company of our Interim Governor General! This is his "tune up" for bigger ‘n better things to come when he returns to Mother England! <uh oh>
Many thanx for the good cheer, ROUND, fotos ‘n well wishes! Have a fine weekend yourself, Mate!
Page 22 - Allan <Gunneral> at 10:17 PM <5:17 PM Friday NZ time>: Appreciate the visit from our Resident Downunder Kiwi Boom-boom Connection! Another fixture at the bar who we have grown accustomed to . . .
The bar we found was every bit as comfortable to spend a couple of hours in as the TrainWreck - in fact, we've pretty much decided to schedule a repeat performance on Pete's next visit with us. <grin> Didn't see any evidence of flooding at the TrainWreck - just a sign on the front door saying they were CLOSED while working to get things back in order.
Funny how things work out - for the original plan was for a friend of mine to drop me off at the train station - then Pete ‘n I were to take a cab over to the TrainWreck . . . with the bride meeting us there for dinner later on. That way, I'd avoid the hazards of driving while under the influence. Something I'm really serious about NOT doing.
Anyway, as it turned out, when it became apparent that Pete's train was going to be late enough to force a change in strategy - I decided to drive to Kirkwood to pick him up - have a couple at the TrainWreck, then come straight home. Amazing how that worked out in our favor. We'd have been ‘stranded' outside a CLOSED Pub - with no automobile had Plan A been followed. So we found Mike Duffy's, a watering hole darned-near within walking distance of home! Never been in the joint before - but surely will again! <grin.
Don't know what to say regarding the immigration issue . . . best to remain "off line" for that, eh But am surprised at what you had to say. Didn't know . . .
Many thanx for the good cheer ‘n ROUND!
Friday - September 19th:
Page 22 - Eric <EricX2000> at 1:04 AM <11:04 PM Thursday Sandbox time>: Not to disappoint us, our Resident NOCTURNAL Desert RETIRED Swede came through with another fine inclusive offering at the late hours!
Yeah, that book is one I'd like to add to my modest hard cover library - Snowbound Streamliner. Just the kind of title that brings a smile to my aging face! <grin> Could be worse - could be floating around in the ocean in a lifeboat or raft! <yikes> I'd take my chances aboard a stranded train in the snow over that!
Disgusting disparity in petrol prices from different regions of the U.S. - you're about 40 cents lower than we, whereas Shane is 40 cents higher than here. Go figure that, eh Can't! <barf>
Many thanx for the foto, chat, inclusive comments ‘n support for "Our" Place!
Page 22 - Dan <DL-UK> at 3:27 AM <9:27 AM GMT>: The Legion of the Lost has given up a member as our Resident Brit in Sherwood Forest has found his way back to the Bar by the Ballast!
Each of our personal circumstances are different, so for those who aren't able to communicate from home, it's understandable how W-O-R-K can get in the way! <geesh>
Pete had mentioned that you ‘n he are working on arrangements <by Email> to get together next month . . . <envy>
Sounds as if you've been as active as always with your interests . . . don't let any grass grow, Mate! <grin>
Thanx for thinking of us ‘n hope to see ya sooner rather than not!
Page 22 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 8 AM <9 AM EDT>: Great to have our Resident WVA Connection kick things off here at the Saloon by the Siding - gave me some "slack" for the morning "rush." <grin>
Just cannot get "into" foo-ball <yet> - college ball has been "on" for weeks, yet the interest level for me has been zip, zero, zilch for it ‘n the NFL. Hmmmmmm.
Pete ‘n I have agreed that we'll drive from here to WVA for Rendezvous IV. Just gotta get Eric onboard with the idea too . . . I'll "work on him" in November when we visit Phoenix/Grand Canyon.
Do appreciate the continuing support, good cheer, chat, ROUND ‘n quarters <phew>!!
Reminder: Ruth has the bar until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing.
TODAY pizza ‘n Beer Nite! - and - Steak ‘n Fries Nite!
Saturday is Steak ‘n All The Trimmings Nite!
Dinner begins at 5 PM so come early ‘n often!
Cindy is our Saturday bartender!
Boris, serve ‘em all of the "spiked" OJ they can handle!
Thanks for those words there Tom - I'll have a beer please.
Pretty scary to find I'd been elevated to one of the 'Legion of the Lost' - luckily one of the regulars, in the form of Pete, had been out searching for me. As you've heard we're trying to fix what might be called a 'mini-union' - can't be a re-union as never been done before - Our Place connection - this side of the pond - in the land of Mild Ale no less. No doubt reports back will be posted in the fullness of time.
All the best to all. Good to see CM3 in just fater my early start too.
Running a bit late (as usual) so it's time for a Bathams please Ruth!
Good to see DL back in the bar and yes, I received your e-mail. Will reply when I get home. Hello as well to Eric, Shane and Nick!
Perhaps I should get the Manager's pay . . .
Haven't had time to read through everything as Tom has been running the steamers on the Can-Am Railway. Assembled a CN freight with CN power and caboose. Looked great!
We're off to the Kirkwood rail museum and have a lovely day to enjoy. Weather has been great!
A round please Ruth, as I must go now.
Pete
DL - UK wrote: Pretty scary to find I'd been elevated to one of the 'Legion of the Lost' -
Pretty scary to find I'd been elevated to one of the 'Legion of the Lost' -
It's really not all that bad! Once in a while ya pop in, get looked at, heckled and someone buys ya a beer!
Hellooooo Captain Tom and Company!
I'll have a Keg of Kieth's and a Mariner's special Please.
Can't stay on for too long as the internet just got into range but switches off in about 5 minutes. I missed you lot and hope to be back on tomorrow!
Later All
Fergie
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=5959
If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007
Good Afternoon Barkeep and all Present; coffee, please; round for the house and $ for the jukebox. Today gas bumped down from $4.15 to $4.05 to $3.99 between 8:00 a.m. and noontime. Guess what price I paid (snargh!) - well, "You can't win if you don't play" as the lottery folks around here say.
Just a quick stop to keep us going.
First, an apology to Allan for leaving him out of my a.m. post.
OSP - I read you're planning a trip to the desert. Don't know your itinerary, but be aware that steam is being taken out of service on the Grand Canyon Ry. I am not sure when it'll happen (it may have already). Also heard that FPA4s are to be removed from service. I know, Awk, it's always "all about the money."
Fergie - Sounds as though you may be getting "in range" again.
Well good evening all-and welcome back DAN-Hey mate we all gotta do what we gotta do....
Leon-Large measures of strong drink for the company please-just back from a fine night out with my favourite band-was one of those nights-sweet young things throwing themselves all over the dance floor from the first song onwards -only stopped `cos everybody was totally knackered and everybody except me has to work from 7 am tomorrow........I have spent most of the day up on a roof ladder replacing the cladding on our dormer windows -much useful advice from the boys outside the club having the friday after work drink-even got a round of applause for the language used after I hit my arthritic thumb with the hammer-apparently my parents could hear it as well-will deal with that tomorrow.........the joys of living in a small village -gotta love it
Right-regret that I am in no state to make any useful contribution tonight-just thought I ought to touch base as it were-have a good time one and all-will be back soon
On a more gloomey note,a good pal ( and one of the village characters ) has just been diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer-by da*n -sometimes you just want to lean back and curse the whole da*n world-why is it always the good guys.............sorry-just really pi**ed off about this........
Prolly bed time-have a good weekend everybody-speak soon
Well-looks like I have a load of stuff to deal with tomorrow
Nick. Nice to see you, just caught your post when I posted this item on the page.
CM3. Nice to see you in again sir.
Eric. Are those lingonberries edible at all?
Dan. Good to see you again, sounds as if you`ve had a very busy schedule looking at all those transport venues` you`ve visited. Hope you and Pete have a great meeting of the Brit branch of "Our Place" when you get together.
Pete. Sounds as if you are in train heaven with Tom at his place.
Fergie. Good to see you back again.
Tom. Looks as if luck was with you when Pete`s train was late arriving, Mike Duffy`s bar has an Irish sounding title to it. All of our Asian immigrants had to conform to strict financial self-sufficiency criteria, professional qualifications, and be able to start small or medium businesses. Hope you and Pete are having a great time together at your place, wish that I could`ve joined you both there that's for sure.
Back at the Saloon by the Siding as Wolfman Pete, the Interim Governor General, departed for Jefferson City aboard Amtrak <on time> at Kirkwood on Friday. Was a grand time ‘n good seeing our Resident Brit in Mid-Missouri once again!
Saturday means time to have a kick-back start to the day. No rush - just fill up your coffee mug, grab a pastry or three while deciding on whether it'll be a <light> or <traditional> breakfast!
Want to make special mention to ALL who came thru on Friday to keep things perking at the bar whilst Pete 'n I were enjoying things to do 'round here. In spite of our small numnbers, having guys who demonstrate the willingness to help out means very much 'n keeps me wanting to do the things necessary to maintain "Our" Place for US! THANX!
Where's ROB Well, I received an Email from him - said things at work have been tuff . . . doesn't know when he'll be back. Says to keep the beer cold for him . . .
It's "You Post, I Post" at the Bar by the Ballast!
Friday - September19th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 22 - Dan <DL-UK> at 10:19 AM <4:19 PM GMT>: Wouldn't necessarily say you were "elevated"! <uh oh> But, not to worry, you've found the "light" once again, ‘n of course your stool - good to have you amongst the gang once again!
You probably didn't realize just how HELPFUL your daylite Post was to us - especially since Pete ‘n I were otherwise engaged in things to do.
Hope you'll return - soon!
Page 22 - Pete <pwolfe> at 12:02 PM: It's Posts JUST LIKE THIS ONE that means very much to "Our" Place. When guys like Eric ‘n Pete take the time ‘n make the effort to drop in - even while away from home - it surely shows they give a Rat's Patoot!
Page 22 - Fergie <Fergmiester> at 2:51 PM <5:21 PM Nfld time>: And ANOTHER supportive Post, this time from our Resident Canadian Maritime Mariner "somewhere" out where the water's over his head! <grin> You probably didn't realize it - but the timing of your visit couldn't have been better-er!
Many thanx for the good cheer ‘n of course the business <KaChing> <KaChing> Hope we'll be seeing more of you as you get back in range ‘n then head for home.
Oh yeah - advance notice: Pete ‘n I have been talking about another visit to Halifax or Gaspé<by train of course> . . . way, way off - but something to think about.
Page 22 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 3:04 PM <4:04 PM EDT>: Second visit on Friday - a day FULL of surprises AND support for the Tavern by the Tracks!
Grand Canyon trip will be for the scenery - Carol's never been there <this will be my 3rd time> . . . going to meet up with Eric ‘n his bride in Phoenix . . . trains will be a secondary or tertiary "thing" . . . no plans to spend big bucks riding that excursion train, when we've had so many miles logged aboard REAL trains in DOMES. Of course if the foto ops present themselves, I'll have the camera at-the-ready! <grin> Appreciate the head's up on the steamer ‘n FPA situation . . .
A link: http://www.thetrain.com/
Additional installment of quarters ‘n the ROUND helped! <grin> <KaChing> <KaChing>
Page 22 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 8:59 PM <2:59 AM Saturday GMT>: Hey, Mate! Didn't expect to see ya "in' - but you've been full o' welcome surprises of late - so have another on me! <clink>
Good nite's work at your performance - guess the satisfaction comes from witnessing the enjoyment of those getting into the swing of things, eh
Don't even "go there" with talk of arthritic thumb(s) - both of mine are so <censored> tender that even the thought of striking either with a hammer makes me want to scream obscenities! <yikes>
Pete 'n I got some serious railroading "in" down in the Can-Am Trainroom . . . assembled 'n ran a CN freight with a fine looking Mikado at the head . . . <grin> YOU shudda been HERE! <fotos next week . . .>
Knew a guy or two with pancreatic cancer . . . not good, not good at all. Surely understand your chagrin. Best one can hope for is as painless a departure as possible.
Thanx, as always, for your continuing support for this little joint of ours - we've got a fine group - as finest as we've ever had ‘n with you operating even on one cylinder - what more could be asked
Page 22 - Allan <Gunneral> at 8:58 PM <3:58 PM Saturday NZ time>: And from half-way ‘round the world <at the bottom> comes our Resident Downunder Kiwi Boom-boom! You surely capped off our Friday quite well - didn't think we'd do so well, given Pete ‘n I spending the daylite portion elsewhere. Thanx!
Yeah, we had a good time of it - always do. Let things flow - no particular hurry or schedule to maintain. Anyway, once you get to know the Wolfman, one realizes this guy CANNOT be rushed. He says he has two speeds - slow ‘n STOP! I believe it! <grin>
That pub we visited did indeed have an Irish flair to it . . . very nice appointed <some fotos will be Posted next week> . . . friendly crew . . . we'll definitely visit the place again. TrainWreck Saloon is fine, but really a problem when it comes to getting to ‘n from <it isn't that close to home> . . . so this bodes far better-er for us. <grin>
Visited the St. Louis Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood <again> for about 3 hours . . . fine day for it, although there were times when the sun kinda made things a wee bit warm. So, we spent some time in the air conditioned converted rail station enjoying a snack or two . . . <grin> No brew available . . . that came later!
There's probably a benefit being an island nation - far easier to ensure control over those desirous of illegally entering . . . not saying it's THAT easy, but with land borders . . . well, say no more, eh Again, a subject perhaps better suited for "off-line" comms - never know who gets OH-FEND-ED over this or that while eavesdropping . . .
Pete ‘n I have DECIDED that we must find a way to get YOU to join the gang <in person> for one of our swarays . . . figured it'd be easier for one to make the journey than several. So you've been ELECTED! So, when are you coming <grin>
Appreciate, as always, your good cheer ‘n support for the bar - ROUND of Tui didn't hurt a thing either! <grin>
Reminder: Cindy has the bar from 9 AM until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing.
Good morning Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Hello Cindy! Long time no see! At least a couple of weeks. Yes, coffee and a super sized Cheese Danish, please. Oh, and a large O.J.
Last night the same thing happend again. I couldn't go to/log in to this forum. Just got the same message I got last time, "the server did not respond". I gave up after trying for almost two hours. This morning I took the bride to the airport, she is going to Nebraska for a week.
CM3 – I am afraid I have never heard any T41 running or idling. I have seen them a number of times, but no engine was running. Three of the five have been preserved. One is meant as spare parts for the other two. Glad to learn that the gas price is coming down again.Tom – It is amazing how the word “Snowbound” makes you smile! We have discussed that several times before but it is still beyond me that any living person likes snow and cold weather.3 hours at the Museum of Transportation! Considering all the stuff they have, that is too short time. But since it wasn’t your first (or last) visit I guess it is okay. DL – Nice to see you again even if it’s just for a moment! Pete – Manager’s pay? You are always traveling, having fun, isn’t that rewarding enough? Hope you had a nice day at the museum!Fergie – Good to see you , steaming back from the wide ocean! I saw some of your icebergs a couple of weeks ago. Nick – I guess you must have sounded great hitting your thumb with the hammer! It is that little metal pin, the nail, you are supposed to hit. Doesn’t hurt that much.Allan – Lingonberries are very good! Check the links for more info.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingonberry_jamhttp://www.starchefs.com/chefs/MSamuelsson/html/recipe_01.shtmlSome photos of preservedrolling stock from a narrow gauge (891 mm, almost 3 ft) in Sweden.
Round for the house!
<from the northbound Chaleur - personal foto>
Pleasant suprise from our Sandman with a morning Post at 10:26 AM <8:26 AM Sandbox time>! Perhaps you'll reconsider those late nite submissions in favor of daylite once retired! <hope>
I know that I've mentioned it at the bar, but Kalmbach supposedly does some routine maintenance at the wee hours - thereby making foto Posting difficult and/or logging on. So, my advice to you is to remain logged on - and avoid late, late stuff. That is if you don't want to put up with the aggravation . . .
That foto atop this Post is for YOU, Sandman - just a reminder that as fall arrives in these parts, winter can't be too far behind!
Wife's away, eh So, did the "brunette" arrive at the same terminal as your departing bride I'd be worried about the "timing" of those things, especially since we can no longer depend on depature/arrival times these days <daze>! <uh oh>
I've been browsing the net for a hardbound copy of the Snowbound Streamliner - found few at fifty bucks - and a couple of those were USED! That's a bit steep for my tastes . . . I'll keep looking.
MoT is always enjoyable - first visit back since our last Rendezvous - as the temps get cooler, I plan on going over more often! My membership permits unlimited visits - plus I can take along a guest. Always think that it's a good idea to drop a few bucks into the "kitty" just to show support. It's a great place 'n so well maintained. But, YOU already know that.
Your foto spread evokes all kinds of questions. So, perhaps you'll give us a run down on 'em! Thanx . . .
Many thanx for stopping by - 'n the ROUND will help things out today as well!
A cup of coffee and a bacon sarnie please CINDY .
Back after a great couple of days with Tom, his bride and Juneau.Seeing some of the new steam stock working on the Can-Am was a real treat , won't say too much about it now as Tom has taken some photos which I am looking forward to at the bar.
Had a good trip back with really good train regulation from the dispatcher passing quite a few freight trains but not having to stop, there are a few slow orders but considering how high the Missouri River and its tributaries are it is lucky there was not a lot more delays. It was just a 10 minute late arrival in Jeff City a lot different from the trip out.
I put the puter on last night, but it done its virus check which slows everyting up so I have not done my replies yet. So I thought I would post a few of Alan's photos and be back later, after I have dug a trench part of the basement mods.
The photos are of the pride of the LMS and the LNER, the first three are of the engines well away from the usual haunts in BR days and were taken on June 1st this year.
The first photo is ex LMS No. 6233 Duchess of Sutherland on Great Western territory at Exeter St Davids.
The next two are of Ex LNER A4 60019 Bittern on the Southern Railway at Yeovil Junction.
It looks a typical English day this year with it raining.
In the photo below, 6233 is very much in her old stomping ground arriving at Crewe from Chester on 17th June. Crewe was where the Duchess was built and she was allocated to the Crewe North engine shed in 1958.
Well CINDY around for those who come in please.
<approaching Gaspé from the dome of the Chaluer - personal foto>
Pete's been "in" at 11:19 AM!
Doesn't look as if our Wolfman used REFRESH as he apparently "missed" my comments to Eric. I know he'll get it right next time! Hmmm, I don't think the man caught anything of this morning's daylite action! Hmmmm. Yeah, I know - can't read 'n type at the same time. <grin>
Apparently Amtrak & UP did something right - getting you home with only a 10 minute delay ain't bad for that 2 hour run! Was a pleasure having you aboard - Juneau just can't figure out where you went!
All of those Brit monsters of steam look mighty fine! One day you'll just have to relent 'n cash in some of that hoard of bullion stashed deep beneath the house 'n purchase those models <along with a display case!>
Appreciate the visit on this normally slow day . . . .
A thought: How BUSY do you think one has to be for even a simple Email to be sent Now, that occured to me regarding some unexplained 'n rather long absenses. We spoke of this <several times>. 'tis puzzling to me . . .
Hope the "big dig" goes well - take it easy, Mate - you're closer to 60 than 50! <yikes> That extra large WARM <room temp> tankard of Bathams is for you - once your chores are done!
Catch ya later!
P.S. While browsing the Forums, came upon this thread - scroll through it 'n be sure to read the Genesis of the conversation 'n in particular gbrewer's letter to the new owners of the RR - very informative regarding the discontinuance of steam for the Grand Canyon RR . . . .
http://cs.trains.com/forums/1531076/ShowPost.aspx
Running late so a round please LEON.
TOM I was surprised at how high the Missouri River was on my trip over I guess we were real lucky as the river was quite low before the heavy rains we had,if I recall right the news lady said it rose 17 feet in a short span of time considering how wide the Missouri is that is a great deal of water I guess.
Glad you enjoyed the photos from the Ffestiniog railway, it is great some of their early locomotives are still able to steam and run trains.
Many thanks for the Passenger Train Nostalgia on the SP's City of San Francisco ad from 1951. I think it would have good to have been able to travel the Overland and the Shasta Daylight to see the views of the High Sierra and Mt. Shastra by daylight.
That is a very interesting link to the City of San Francisco of January 1952 being stuck in that blizzard and snow drift on the Donner Pass, it is hard to imagine the conditions aboard the train as the water froze and the heating went. Also the hard work and the danger the crews suffered trying to reach the stranded train.
Was in bit of a hurry this AM, wanted to get the digging done before the sun came round the house but an equipment malfunction put paid to that for a while and change of plan for a while. Anyway many thanks for the Bathams it will go down a treat.
That is an interesting, if indeed sad link to the Trains thread on the Great Canyon Railway I thought the letter was very well written, why is it nowadays when things change hands things rarely get better.
NICK I bet that must be a very interesting video on the Bowes Railway, unfortunately I missed it when it was on TV. It was a pity when I visited one time and the rope incline was due to be in operation it could not be used due to the fog there was on that day, the last I heard the incline was no longer able to be worked.
Many thanks for the photos and the details on the Ffestiniog locomotives, coaching stock and the connection to the Welsh Highland in Porthmadog. I must admit I prefer Prince in that darker red.
Hope there is no lasting effects from the thumb versus hammer incident, as an old mate at work used to say "Nice feeling when the pain goes", not that I really understood the saying.
That is a great collection of coaches behind your Duchess and a Peak and class 37 double header was one not seen everyday, possibly a Wales Rugby International special with Cardiff shed borrowing a Peak off a cross country train to help out for the trip up to Twickenham. Looks like a good load for the 3F to take over the Mendips. Really great idea to name a station Kelston Halt on your layout.
Real sorry to hear about your pal in the village, as you say, always the good ones.
ALLAN Thanks for the good wishes for the weather when we are over in the old land, still as long as the trains keep running we shall be OK I guess.
Glad you enjoyed the narrow gauge photos.
It was the same with the building back in my old home town, but near where I used to live it could be a lot worse, there was a plan a few years ago about building a massive international airport about 4 or 5 miles away which would have taken nearly all the open fields that are left between where I lived and Coventry, the plan was not carried out.
Yes Tom and I had a great time.. After we found the TrainWreck saloon closed to flooding we found a bar a lot closer which had a great atmosphere and some good beer. It would indeed have been great to have you there with us.
ERIC Glad you enjoyed the photos. I see in your reply to Nick that the lingonberries are eatable.
It was good you were near your car when the Bull Moose decided to charge.
I hope that one of the T41 locomotives can be preserved they look impressive engines. Many thanks for the photos the carriages and the semaphore signal does indeed look British, I agree with Nick I think the passenger car is a Midland Railway design and it looks like a LMS style upper quadrant signal.
Yes Tom and I had a great time at the museum, it is strange we always notice something we had not noticed before when we go there and one of the best Bratwursts I have had for a while.
Enjoyed the photos of the Swedish preserved narrow gauge stock, is the locomotive in the last photo a battery powered locomotive. Thanks for the link to the lingonberry jam.
CM 3 Glad you liked the photos, those Fairlies were a great solution to a way of finding a way for a more powerful locomotive on a narrow gauge line.
That sounds bad news about the motive power on the GCR that is a great link on the GCR that Tom posted
DL Great to see you in the bar. Looking forward to your report of the steam powered bus and the rest of your travels. I believe Stathes is where there was a very high steel viaduct on the Robin Hood's Bay line. 1.50 sounds good price for a pint, I dare say I will be in for a shock when I find what the beer prices are if they have gone up a lot in the last 2 years.
FERGIE Great to see you back as well. The keg of Keith's has been in the cellar awaiting your return.
Well LEON seeing as I missed H&H's Fish 'N' Chips this week I had better have the Steak and Trimmings with a Bathams to wash it down. I had better leave a round in for the Track Gang after seeing the good work they have done keeping the Can-Am track in great condition.
Eric. Thanks for those links to the lingonberry sites, had not heard of them before, if they are like cranberries we like cranberry juice, and also cranberry sauce with our turkey. Some nice pix of those preserved narrow gauge rolling stock from the old country.
Pete. Good to see you got back home OK, by your write up you and Tom had a fine time together again, sounds as if Duffy`s bar was just like your old favourite watering hole at home. Some very nice pix of Alan`s of the Duchess of Sutherland and Bittern running, definite "keepers" that's for sure, please thank him for me.
Tom. Keep your fingers crossed that Mr Lotto comes up with an answer to my ability to join the gang in the States sometime in the future. Sounds as if you and Pete had a very enjoyable time together at the MOT and the library, Duffy`s bar sounds just like Pete`s favourite bar in his home town. A nice link to the Grand Canyon RR and that link to the forum on the Grand Canyon`s discontinuance of steam loco operation was very interesting.
"Our" Place is CLOSED on SUNDAYs
(1) Interurban at Halton County Radial Railway <Rendezvous I>
(2) ONR #1400 - RS10 at ExpoRail railway museum <2007 Canada Rail Adventure w/Pete>
(3) Cruise ship UltraDomes at the rear of northbound ARR Denali Star <2006 Alaska Rail Adventure>
(4) Westbound VIA Rail Ocean - Revelstoke Park obs dome at Moncton, ,NB <Nova Scotia trip 2002>
(5) Former PRR GG1 #4918 in deteriorating condition as Amtrak #4916 at StL Mot, Kirkwood, MO <Rendezvous II>
(6) From the rear door of the southbound Texas Eagle at Chicago's Union Station <2007 trip w/Pete>
Next up are the acknowledgments . . . .
Enjoy the weekend!
<The Chaleur at Gaspé, Québec, Canada - personal foto>
<but go ahead ‘n slip your messages thru the mail slots on the doors!>
Sunday at "Our" Place means time to catch up on this ‘n that . . . also a good day for relaxing. Isn't that what it's all supposed to be about
Email sent to our <GoR> . . .
PLANNED ABSENCES:
(1) Manager Rob has been gone 'n will be gone for the last week of September . . .
(2) Bar Chandler Pete will be gone for the month of October . . .
Saturday - September20th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 23 - Pete <pwolfe> at 7:24 PM: Finally made it back with that catch-up <I3> Post! Figured the day's events kinda overtook ya, Mate! Happens . . . "Equipment malfunction" I KNOW what happened, but the guys don't . . . <grin>
Saw you "peeking in" as I prepared this on Sunday morning <8 AM or so> . . . Can't stay away, eh See - if a guy WANTS to - a guy CAN find a WAY!
Received your Email ‘n responded - thanx!
Good point on when things change hands, they rarely get better. It's all about the money <as Shane likes to say> ‘n in this case, it surely seems the new owners of the Grand Canyon Railroad have demonstrated it "loud ‘n clear." <barf> See comments below to Allan . . .
Yes, rivers are running high for this time of year. As the fall ‘n winter months approach, most times the levels drop to where commercial navigation is out of the question. But this has been an extremely odd year for rainfall ‘n methinks we're not done yet. And yes, a 17 foot rise is quite a bit of water. Fortunately with the speed of the current, it's pretty much "here ‘n gone" - nothing to fool with. Very dangerous to take for granted while recreating . . . many people are oblivious to the hazards.
I'm "weakening" with regard to the purchase of that Snowbound Streamliner . . . found a couple of gift certificates for amazon.com - just may cash ‘em in for the book! <grin> My library has become a "thing" . . . does this interest in railroading EVER stop Yeah - when one is "planted," but not until! <grin>
Many thanx for the return visit, chat ‘n ROUND!
Page 23 - Allan <Gunneral> at 10:07 PM <5:07 PM Sunday>: And our good friend from DownUnder arrived to help keep things moving forward at the Tavern by the Tracks!
Certainly made my mouth water when you mentioned cranberries with turkey! <ummmmmm> In fact, we're having a turkey dinner today - I'm ready !
Yeah, one of these days <daze> I'll win the Lottery - but first I've got to purchase a ticket! <grin> <uh oh> If wishes were horses, Mate . . . Just go ahead ‘n cash in that stash you've hidden in that "sock" . . . you remember the one started when you were doing service in the army. <grin>
That outfit involved with the purchase of the Grand Canyon Railroad is the same one we booked our Grand Canyon hotel reservations with. Seems they've got a "lock" on that area when it comes to places to say ‘n things to do. Anyway, in reading that letter within the link I provided, it surely seems that the new ownership is clutching at straws to come up with a reason to scrap those steamers. <barf> Glad we're NOT booked on the train - I'm really not ‘into' excursion trains - but every now ‘n then try one, but ONLY if it's not a rip-off in terms of price ‘n time aboard. The dome car prices for two on the GCR were outrageous for such a short haul. Nope. Especially when we have logged many, many hours aboard scheduled trains <aka: REAL> at prices far more realistic given the miles accrued ‘n amenities offered.
Can't say Mike Duffy's Pub is just like Pete's favorite place in JCity . . . but we found it somewhat more friendly than the TrainWreck Saloon ‘n a good "fit" for the couple of hours we spent there. You'd have enjoyed it - I just KNOW you would have!
Many thanx for the visit ‘n ROUND of Tui!
Emporium Theatre listings to follow . . . .
Starting TODAY at the Mentor Village Emporium Theatre!
. . . September 21st thru 27th: The Money Pit <1986> Starring: Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov, Maureen Stapleton & Joe Mantegna - and - ENCORE Presentation of North to Alaska <1960> Starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian, Capucine. SHORT: The Three Stooges - Malice in the Palace <1949>.
<NOTE: North to Alaska first shown Sunday, Mar 5th thru 11th, 2006>
The Money Pit <1986>
PLOT SUMMARY: Walter and Anna want a home of their own. When Walter's real estate agent friend offers him what looks like the perfect home, Anna and Walter buy it. The house has many problems; structural, plumbing, electrical... These problems only come to light after they've moved in. Hence, the house is a 'money pit'. Also worthy of note are the comical builders and the terrible ex husband, Max, who still chases Anna. Written by Rob Hartill
Walter and Anna want a home of their own. When Walter's real estate agent friend offers him what looks like the perfect home, Anna and Walter buy it. The house has many problems; structural, plumbing, electrical... These problems only come to light after they've moved in. Hence, the house is a 'money pit'. Also worthy of note are the comical builders and the terrible ex husband, Max, who still chases Anna. Written by Rob Hartill
<from: imdb.com>
North to Alaska <1960>
PLOT SUMMARY: Sam (John Wayne) and George (Stewart Granger) strike gold in Alaska. George sends Sam to Seattle to bring George's fiance back to Alaska. Sam finds she is already married, and returns instead with Angel (Capucine). Sam, after trying to get George and Angel together, finally romances Angel, who, in the meantime, is busy fighting off the advances of George's younger brother, Billy (Fabian). Frankie (Ernie Kovacs) is a con man trying to steal the partner's gold claim.
Sam (John Wayne) and George (Stewart Granger) strike gold in Alaska. George sends Sam to Seattle to bring George's fiance back to Alaska. Sam finds she is already married, and returns instead with Angel (Capucine). Sam, after trying to get George and Angel together, finally romances Angel, who, in the meantime, is busy fighting off the advances of George's younger brother, Billy (Fabian). Frankie (Ernie Kovacs) is a con man trying to steal the partner's gold claim.
SHORT: Malice in the Palace <1949>
PLOT SUMMARY: The Stooges are owners of a small restaurant who are persuaded into searching for the Rootin-Tootin Diamond, which has been stolen by the Emir of Schmow. After breaking into the Schow's palace disguised as Santa Clauses, they recover the jewel.
The Stooges are owners of a small restaurant who are persuaded into searching for the Rootin-Tootin Diamond, which has been stolen by the Emir of Schmow. After breaking into the Schow's palace disguised as Santa Clauses, they recover the jewel.
<from: threestooges.net>
Well good evening one and all-I trust the weekend has treated you all well ..?-
As the bar is officially closed for the evening,those wishing a quiet pint (on my tab naturally) will have to sneak in through the back door-help yourselves to what you want and go and grab a seat in the snug/members lounge-we have yet another re-run of the Titfield Thunderbolt tonight unless anybody wants to watch something else,in which case-be my guest........the tapes are all in the rack.......I will be out in the galley preparing for Brit Breakfast morning-as a one-off special (and to give TOM a well earned lie-in) I thought we might try some classic breakfast dishes -everything from the "full English" -bacon,sausage,black pudding,fried egg,tomatoes,mushrooms,fried slice,toast & marmalade and at least 3 pints of tea-the "traditional"-like the above but includes Kedgeree and grilled kidneys,the "Continental"-cafe-au-lait with croissants and jam,the "Keith Richards"-VERY black coffee,half a bottle of `Jack` and a pack of Marlboro`s---or just the traditional bacon/sausage/egg buttie permutations..........Or for the real hardliners-PORRIDGE-with your choice of sweetener-opinion is currently divided within the band as to the merits of clover honey and maple syrup...........
Right then-lets get to it-gonna try and catch up on post tonight and also sling in a few pix-very few of trains,just a general meander showing what a beautiful place I am lucky enough to live in.........
Here is one,just to start us off-
Well-this is the view from right here-this was a test shot of the new batteries in the camera and is the left hand end of my guitar rack-the other 6 are off to the right....is a touch of gloating,having learned my chops on instruments that most self respecting players would use as fire-lighters...
And going out from the house and down to the river:-
Here we are at twilight on a very still evening with an 8.3 metre tide at Edwards pill-normally the boat would be high and dry
And first comment-
Allan-I`m sure Opel used to market a mid-size saloon called the `Commodore `over here...the old cars-not sure of the makes but the yellow one reminds me of `Bessie`-the car used by Doctor Who during the Tom Baker incarnation -
Have just spent most of the evening watching the greatest advert for your adopted home ever made-Peter Jacksons astonishingly good " Lord of the Rings"-man,it looks just like Wales..!!!!
ERIC-Would be fascinated to know more about that little train -lovely shot of that Amtrak electric-has a definate `continental` look to it.......
next pic....
Looking down river-this fails to show just how high the water is,unless you know the location
This was taken walking round to the next location-am a sucker for a vivid pastel coloured skyline......
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DAN-Sounds like you have had some interesting trips out mate-looking forward to hearing about them-£1.50 a pint-I`ll have some of that action-indeed,is about time I took the camera on a trip out-if you could use a third party for yor meet with PETE just let me know......
Here are a few shots from further round the pill-normally the water is a bare trickle at the bottom of the frame....
SHANE-Thanks for the pic confirm -Time management is something I am going to have to get used too ......-glad the station name meets with general approval......
TOM-Fridays `grin` very close to mark..as to music & #1 son-have concluded that you either can or you can`t-consider myself blessed in that I can-from very early on I was able to `pick out` pieces that I had no right knowing-Rodriguez guitar concerto for example...also more or less all of Jimi Hendrix`s bass lines ( an eclectic mix I agree-but ALL music was new to me then...)....As you suggest,half the fun of a good gig is the audience response-doesn`t matter if you miss a few notes here and there-when you finish the night and the person who is paying you is mad for it and the crowd are baying for more is very difficult not to feel very pleased with yourself........On the other note--We will give Kenny the send off he deserves-and be there when he needs us.....nuff said
A train at last.....
We had Elisabeth down for a few days recently-this was her train-not sure about the turqouise livery but is far more interesting than the old `rail blue`
PETE-Delighted you had a good time `up north` -gotta establish some regular freight workings in Can-Am country ()
And a good day out at the Kirkwood museum-full marks there as well
Doing the tourist thing in Newport-a lovely little town with a long history (remains date back to a 6000 year old settlement) -a strong choice for the desmesne of the Celtic Chieften Pwyll,king of Dyfed ( see classic Celtic literature )
Right-a couple more pix and its bed time for me......
Here we are on the beach at Newport-small Hannah has been digging up the black volcanic sand (and getting filthy dirty in the process.........) behind Missisnicks head is Carn Ingli-an ancient burial site and behind Elisabeths` head is Cas Blaidd <cas blai-th>-the Wolf Rock-about 20 miles away -possibly an ancient fortress (but no-one knows for sure)
Right-only about halfway through notes but I hear the siren song of the pillow (plus some frankly impolite suggestions from herself) so I will love and leave you all-will try to complete catch up tomorrow-regards to all ,sleep well
Hello,
My name is Jim and I live in Connecticut. I just put something on your photo site and thought you would like to know that this thread of yours is an outstanding place to learn and become reacquainted with Classic Trains. Very impressed with the knowledge that thrives here, from all over the world!
I am one of those "silent types" who does a lot of browsing, but very little talking. So, just let me congratulate all of you for the material that has kept me interested for well over a year.
Figured it was way past due time for me to come to the "surface." I am a retired submariner!
Please do not be offended if I do not return in the near future. As I mentioned, I am more of a browser than anything else, BUT always find the time to stop here and at your (Tom) photo site. I really prefer the no-nonsense aspect of it all, but do enjoy the way you guys get along with one another. Well done to the man you call Captain Tom!
Jim
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