G'day Gents!
Figured I'd begin this Saturday AM with a spate o' RANDOM FOTOS from my personal collection . . . Acknowledgments will follow later on.
(1) KCSF9A #34 at KCity Union Station <KCity trip w/Pete - Sep 2005>
(2) Gaspé from the dome of the northbound Chaleur <2008 Canada Rail Adventure>
(3) From the Barriger Railroad Library, UM St. Louis <Rendezvous III>
(4) Branson Scenic Railway - Branson, MO <Fall 2007 Get-Away>
(5) Northbound VIA Rail at Brantford, ON <Rendezvous I>
(6) Da Boyz <L-R: Pete-Doug-Eric> at Kirkwood station <Rendezvous II>
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Enjoy!
Tom
<In my modest hardcover RR book library!>
Saturday Yarns from the Barn
<from barndad Doug's Posts from the Past>
A man wanted to get married. He was having trouble choosing among three likely candidates. He gives each woman a present of $5,000 and watches to see what they do with the money. The first does a total make over. She goes to a fancy beauty salon gets her hair done, new make up and buys several new outfits and dresses up very nicely for the man. She tells him that she has done this to be more attractive for him because she loves him so much. The man was impressed. The second goes shopping to buy the man gifts. She gets him a new set of golf clubs, some new gizmos for his computer, and some expensive clothes. As she presents these gifts, she tells him that she has spent all the money on him because she loves him so much. Again, the man is impressed. The third invests the money in the stock market. She earns several times the $5,000. She gives him back his $5000 and reinvests the remainder in a joint account. She tells him that she wants to save for their future because she loves him so much. Obviously, the man was impressed. The man thought for a long time about what each woman had done with the money he'd given her. Then, he married the one with the biggest boobs.
Saturday at the Watering Hole by the Wayside ‘n time for a mid-morning breakfast bill o' fare!
Wound up a good week at the bar with some rather consistent daylite Posting from our small but eager <GoR>!
From the It Was Too Good To Be True Dept: Blues have dropped two in succession on home ice – first to the Red Wings then last nite to the Kings. Only 75 more games to go ‘til the real season begins! <geesh>
Customer Acknowledgments (since my last narrative):
Friday - October 24th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 54 - CM3 Shane <coalminer3> at 8:42 AM <9:42 AM EST>: And a voice from the chilly hills of WVA is heard from - good to see Shane at the bar on this brisk morning.
Wunnerful "funny" - haven't seen the likes of such humor <???> since barndad Doug days <daze> Now there's a fondly remembered UTB - wonder what happened to our friend from Illinois Guess he's frolicking with his hosses, etc. . . . Surely miss the guy - a fine asset to the bar ‘n the way we do things!
Used to date a gal who lived up off the Grand Concourse - not far from Yankee Stadium. Had alternate side of the street parking EVERY MORNING - which was a huge Pain-in-the-Patoot when one wanted to sleep in. Couldn't . . . had to move that car, otherwise . . . Found it was far easier to get another gal . . . <grin>
Always good stuff when it comes to the New Haven - one of my most-favorite roads from "back in the day." I've explained away my experiences at an iteration or two of "Our" Place - no need to go thru it again. Just was a pleasure traveling aboard those trains as a young adult . . .
I deliberately downsized that B&M painting - figured it would obliterate the Page otherwise - a shame, for there's quite a bit of detail to enjoy had it been subject to enlarging by the Forums. Don't know what the criteria is for that - and probably never will. <groan>
Email exchange was good for the morale!
Talk of the hockey Harford Whalers, Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Flames AND Phil Esposito <'n the Broons> surely brings me back to better times . . . Ahhhhhhhhhh. Used to catch the Bruins on Channel 30 (UHF) . . . loved those games during both successful runs at the Cup. It was hockey the way it was meant to be played. Ahhhhhhhhhh.
Had the WS game #2 on split screen, then "dumped it" for the nightly news ‘n went to bed. Figured the Rays would win at least one at home . . . but I honestly don't care. As a friend of mine used to say, "Makes me no never mind!" <Say Whut??>
Fine inclusive offering with a ROUND for the house ‘n quarters for Herr Wurlitzer's Coal Scuttle <adjusted for inflation, of course!>
Page 54 - Fergie <Fergmiester> at 11:20 AM <1:20 PM ADT>: Our truck-driving Skipper arrived with a fine Post of this ‘n that for the crew!
As previously commented upon - it was enjoyable speaking with you by fone, albeit too briefly, but I'm sure we'll get to Part Deux before your next voyage!
So, WHAT did you purchase at your favorite Hobby Shop Curious mind needs to know - perhaps even a Foto would "do it"! Man goes out, purchases a new truck ‘n still has cash left over for his hobby. Now that's what I call DEDICATION! <grin>
Smart move on getting a 2008 vehicle as the 2009s begin showing up. That's pretty much how we did it with our Volvo in 2001. Why not <censored> things depreciate a bundle simply by driving ‘em off the lot. <barf>
You can attempt to "justify" ‘n "convince" us of your "needs" - but it does sound more like you are trying to do that for YOURSELF! <grin> Hey! We've all been there ‘n done that - enjoy your purchase ‘n to bloody blue blazes with what others think. You're the guy paying the freight!
Didn't realize your son's had sprung up to that tall! What in the world are you putting in the feed bag <grin>
Many thanx for thinking of us!
Page 54 - Eric <EricX2000> at 6:44 PM <4:44 PM Sandbox time>: Just made it "in" before dark ‘round here - as the skies began clearing for you!
Absolutely "right on" with your comment regarding the unimportance of language when it comes to those fantastic Fotos in your Swedish Private Rail Car tour of America URLs . . . in those instances, pictures do indeed "say" a thousand words. These are MUST viewing for our crew . . . you're denying yourself of an OPPORTUNITY to enjoy perhaps the finest we've EVER experienced at the bar in terms of rail tour Fotos.
I can't stress often enough how RELIEVED we are to not have to worry about returning to a flooded basement after a get-away. This has been a tough year ‘round here - cancelled two trips - expended a great deal of anxiety over this - sopped up enough water to fill a good sized backyard pool <well, perhaps that IS an exaggeration!> ‘n ; lots of time waiting for promises of help to come to fruition. Yeah, we're most RELIEVED to put this behind us. <phew>
As much as I enjoy viewing your X2000 Fotos <and I DO!!> it saddens me to realize that Amtrak could've wound up with several sets - but opted out. How very, very disappointing ‘n that's an understatement. <barf>
I'm still wondering about this CHANGE to the Forums when it comes to that automatic downsizing of Fotos. It's a great idea WHEN IMPLEMENTED - but it seems to be an "on again/off again" proposition. Yeah, I know - working out the bugs. Hmmmmmm. Nahhhhhh, I won't go there . . . .
Glad the "Big Dig" Fotos worked for you!
Many thanx for the fine inclusive Post, Foto ‘n of course the ROUND!
Page 54 - Allan <Gunneral> at 8:10 PM <2:10 PM Saturday NZ DST>: Came thru with a URL for the Tui Gals -unfortunately it didn't work for me. I'm also very hesitant to "register" for sites I'm unsure of. But, appreciate the thought! Did get a glimpse of the gal in the "little" Foto! <pant> <pant>
Please take this as simply an observation: None of us are getting YOUNGER ‘n perhaps not even RICHER. So, IF there's an opportunity to experience something you've always dreamed of . . . do it! The Raton Pass awaits . . . Perhaps you ‘n Eric can share a Lottery ticket! <grin> My idea for a shared-venture for the bar never got off the ground . . . oh well.
Many thanx for your comments ‘n ROUND!
Saturday - October 25th:
Page 54 - Rob <trollleyboy > at Midnite <1 AM EDT>: The end <or beginning> with Count Robulla at the bar means all's well <or IS it?? Bwaaaaaa hahahahah>
Figured you'd enjoy the Foto spread from above the 49th! Sometimes I'm very wary of using Pix that haven't got some sort of "source" attached to ‘em. Probably "lifted" from somewhere else. But HOW in the world is one to really know That's why I use a caveat: Foto: unknown. Perhaps not the best of defenses - but at least honest.
Hmmmmmm, I'm not in total agreement with your assessment regarding the people at the top in the police profession. I'd certainly rather think that the overwhelming majority of ‘em earned their stripes - just as I believe I earned mine. Coming up through the ranks in any endeavor requires compliance with this ‘n that. Sometimes, I think, perception is NOT reality. Who is to say whether one is "brown nosing" or simply doing that which is required Anyway, in my experiences with IACP, I never really got to know any of those Chiefs that well to assess how they got to where they arrived. I learned a long time ago to shy away from anecdotal "evidence." Just my two-cents, Mate.
Many larger cities have police commissioners - appointed from other than police sources - to oversee the Chief on down. Nothing really new, as I recall New York City has had one from as far back as my memory goes. I'd rather see professionals overseeing ANY line of work where public funds are being expended and of course where the health ‘n safety of the public is involved. They don't have to come from the same profession, necessarily - but they all should at least share a common-thread when it comes to education, decision making experiences ‘n of course leadership positions. That's how I'd set it up.
Appears as if my comments regarding the "talk" of a 2nd team in Toronto has gone ‘round quite well. But, apparently has left ME out of it. Hmmmmmm. Isn't that the way Anyway, I can recall Hamilton being in the mix over 30 years ago when it came to NHL expansion. Nothing new ‘n probably well warranted. If anything, I think the NHL would be far wiser to do away with a handful of franchises - don't move ‘em, don't expand ever again - just trim ship to a healthy state. Far too many teams in a sport that really shouldn't present watered down lines on the ice. It really wasn't that long ago <or perhaps it WAS> when every team in the NHL truly boasted having the best on skates available. Not so today. As we've ‘dumbed down' in far too many aspects of seeking excellence, pro-sports is no exception.
Bring back the Norris Division!
Appreciate the invigorating chat, visit ‘n ROUND!
Reminder: Cindy has the bar until Leon the Night Man comes in at 5 PM ‘til closing.
Dinner begins at 5 PM so come early ‘n often!
Boris, serve ‘em all of the "spiked" OJ they can handle!
Ahoy Cap'n Tom ‘n fellow travelers at the bar!!
Cindy my lovely, ‘tis the Larsman back on a Saturday afternoon with a little cheer for the bar - set ‘em up and ring that bell, Boris!
Looks like this place (forum) was hit by a "nor-easter"! Everything has been upset, so it seems. My computer geek son (who makes a good living at programming, web site maintenance, security, storage of files and much more) thinks Boris could've done a bettAH job at the change. So, I'll let it go at that.
I'll pass on the food, except for the snack tray but surely will take a double jolt of JD on the rocks, if you please. Something to warm up the innards! <brrrrrrrrrrrr> Winter's chill is on the way.
Took me quite a while to get on, then longer to check out what has gone by since my last visit. Pages have changed, not to mention some photos that "grab ya" due to their sheer size!
So, here's my rundown of what Da Bossman has provided one and all since my last visit on the 11th of October:
Random Fotos from his travels (liked ‘em all, but the best was that shot from the dome up in Gaspe!) - Emporium movies: 49th Parallel & Mystery Alaska. Didn't see the first one, but really enjoyed the second! - More Random Fotos (liked the one of the St. George Arms! Is that Theodorebear walking into the shot?) - Classic Steam Locos (beautiful Hudsons!) - Hi-Speed Rail #2 (liked ‘em all!) - Emporium Movies: Cross of Iron & Slap Shot. Again, didn't see the first, but absolutely loved the second! - More RANDOM Fotos (of course the dome shot was best! ) - Santa Fe Pleasure Dome ad (nicely done!) - Fallen Flag for the B&M passenger ops - with some mighty fine looking RDCs! - Six Pack Special #15 (I liked the one Atlantic City one best!) - Fallen Flag for the New Haven (brought a tear to the eye!) - Santa Fe Nostalgia ad for their great passenger trains! - that "bunch" of Canadian "stuff" - now there are some fine pix in that spread! - More RANDOM Fotos (ok, who's the babe! Makes one want to travel by train in Canada!).
Then of course all of your "header pix," B'day Watch List (with YOUNG Ferige!), the RR Book Relay status, and great stuff you include along the way! The joke from barndad's collection really brought back some good memories. There's a guy who helped make this place "click."
And of course platitudes (that's a fancy word, huh?) to the gang for coming through for Da Bossman when things were mighty rough. Nick did lots of overtime with all of his pix-posting, as did Rob & Eric. Nice ships from north of the border from Rob! All kinds of interesting "stuff," far more than I can do justice to. Just let me offer you guyz a drink! And fill ‘em up for Allan in NZ of course AND CM3 I'm NOT Shane somewhere in the hills of west Virginia! Oh yeah, can't forget the Fergieman up there in Nova Scotia. New truck, huh? Must be doing well now that your drawing the big bucks! Good to see that you've taken a liking to the bar! It kinda grows on ya, huh? Have one on me, Skipper Fergie!
Did notice that Pete dropped by. Did he ever check his phone messages? Anyway, it says a lot about a guy when there's time taken to drop by the bar while on vacation. To my way of thinking, guys who do that are really "into" what this place is all about and don't let it all land squarely on Da Bossman's shoulders. 5 to the Wolfman!
Must mention that I haven't been able to load those links from Eric. BUT, take heart, Geekson #2 is "on it."!
Also picked up on a newcomer, James is it Haven't seen a return though. But at least there's HOPE! to ya, mate! Any friend of this bar is a friend of mine! You're included in that ROUND as well!
Now for something from the Larsman Mobile before I head over to Ruth's place for a little <ahem> early dinner! <blush>
Cap'n Tom: I'll call ya this weekend!
GO JINTS (NFL) and RANGERS (NHL)!
Until the next time!
Lars
Well good evening gents,looks like I`m manning the galley tonight as Boris & Copperkettle are off fawning over LARSMAN (good to see ya Mate ) -Thought I`d drop off a bookmark and a few pix to hold the fort whilst I`m prepping up for the saturday night rush...Leon-I`m gonna grab a few cold ones to take out with me-be a darling and take for a bottle of brandy for thr guys to complement LAR`s round-speaking of which,I`ll have a Lambs navy rum with him please...AHHHHHH-that tingles the tootsies
Right,what have we got in the lucky bag tonight.....?
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Well-we have seen the Railcars (`contraptions` as certain parties would have it ) on the County Donegal-well here is one of their rather fine 2-6-4 tanks with a respectable load of freight leaving Strabane for Letterkenney in 1958
And in the same year,the same engine ( #2 `Blanche`) arriving at Lough Eske withh a Strabane-Ballyshannon special
And `novelty kettle time`-A De-Winton vertical boiler at a gala day on the Teifi Valley line
Here is a former Feldbahn 0-8-0 tank at Castle Caereinion <care-eye-knee-on> on the Welshpool & Llanfair <thlan-vi-ar>
Right then-steaks to fry,onions to chop,staff to brutalise-you know how it is..........
Back in a bit
Good evening Captain Tom and Gentlemen!!
Leon, good to see you are alert! No, just a Tuborg Gold this time, please! I'll be back later for something to eat.
Noticed that our Senior Manager Lars has been here! Nice surprise!
I've just scanned some photos I haven't shown earlier so here they are:
Lancaster, PA.
Hard to see but there are actually three sets of RTLs side by side. Albany, NY.
X2000 on display, Albany, NY. 1993.
Approaching Red Wing, MN. 1993.
Merced, CA.
I'll be back later!
Round for the house!!
Eric
<Lehigh Valley Camelback 4-6-0 #1623 (from: yesteryeardepot.com - foto credit: unknown)>
Not that there's been a crowd in here today, for it's been really sloooooooow during daylite. However, figured may as well get these out, then secure it for the remainder of this day.
Greetings Nick! I know you're out there . . .
Saturday - October 25th <all times Central daylite>:
Page 55 - Lars <LoveDomes> at 4:14 PM <5:14 PM EDT>: In what appeared to be a "wash out" during daylite along came our Senior Manager <Emeritus> to save the day. Saturdays are most times very slow ‘n with Pete away we've been saved by Eric several times too! Anyway, very surprised, but pleased to have the Larsman on board.
Noticed you Posted over on "my other Thread" as well AND Nick did as well! Sooooo, who knows what's in store for the remainder of this day!
Best thing I can offer regarding the Forums situation is that it IS getting better. Don't feel that there's any point in my belaboring a bad situation - it's all been said ‘n we're at the mercy as "guests."
Enjoyed your "summary" ‘n you seemed to have covered the hi-lites quite well. Then those covAHs of yours hit the spot from the Larsman Mobile. Looks like the automatic downsizing "worked" for some of ‘em. Nice selection for the gang!
By the by, the guy who authored your Wabash selection - Donald Heimburger - is quite a nice fellow. He's HUGE in the S-gauge world ‘n really walked me through all kinds of issues that I was having while making up my mind to go or not go with S for what became the S-Capades <named by Nick!>. Anyway, a really fine guy who isn't above helping out interested parties . . .
Heading over to Ruth's for "din-din," eh Yeah - right! <ooooooops>
Thanx a whole-hulluva-lot for coming in on this sloooooooooow Saturday. Guess Fergie's out driving his truck - Eric is doing whatever Sandmen do in the desert - Rob's probably working or working at something - ‘n that pretty much is our "base" for weekends during daylite. Not very deep, eh
Visit, ROUND, covAHs ‘n chat most appreciated!
Page 55 - Eric <EricX2000> at 6:38 PM <4:38 PM Sandbox time>: Just eeked out the glimmer of daylite remaining in these parts to "qualify"! <grin> Didn't think we'd see ya, but there you were. Glad I checked BEFORE Posting!
Your 5 Fotos came thru nicely ‘n were automatically downsized by the Forums. Apparently there's progress in that area.
Many thanx for the visit, Pix ‘n ROUND!
Hey there boss-amm indeed `out there`-as opposed to `in there`-looks like someone changed the locks.....
O.K-gonna try another one,then if that works,try a proper post----------
SPECIAL for NICK!
Email received 'n responded to . . . have NO clue what this is all about. Wouldn't know how to advise you other than what I've included in my Email. Moderated Hmmmmmm. Unbelievable - but then again, perhaps not given the "flow" of things 'round here.
Keep me Posted, Mate! And remember - we too have options!
For our <GoR> Nick has apparently been prevented from Posting at the bar 'n requires approval before he does. Confusing 'n most irritating, eh If this develops into anything further - I'll keep you clued in on our "back channel net."
Well heres a thing-Am tolerably used to being barred from licensed premises,but its normally the landlord that does it,rather than the corporation that owns the building....-gonna try and redo the `lost` post as an edit to this one and see what happens-The games afoot Watson
O.K-where was I -Ah yes-outside struggling with a locked door.....
So-It`s saturday and I`ve got the galley for the night `cos Boris & Copperkettle and busy fawning round LARSMAN-and good to see you too sir -
Looks like we had better get some food sorted out....
A late start so we are looking at a simple bill of fare tonight:-
Starters-Vegetable samosa`s with chutney tray
Ardennes pate with toast and Reform sauce
Smoked trout fillets with gooseberry coulis and wholemeal roll
Mains-The Mentor Mountain Mixed grill-Steak,gammon,pork chop,kidneys,sausages,black pudding,double fried egg,toms,mushrooms & onion rings plus a big dish of fries
Mentor Mountain Salmon -fresh from the sparkling waters,poached in rum ,lime & ginger and served on a bed of crispy rosti with a big bowl of special salad
The Haus Special raised paste game galatine pie-Our unique concoction of traditional Melton Mowbray pie pastry ,packed with duck,venison,rabbit,turkey & cranberry & port wine jelly-served cold with a selection of full bodied cheeses,pickles & chutneys,oven fresh bread and the special sald
To follow,we naturally have our justly famed dessert trolley
Enjoy
Hi Tom and all,
Leon, the usual round of Tui`s for all the guys` please!
Eric. Good to see you in again with a fine spread of pix of your X2000 train, a very interesting compilation, it was good to see the one with it tilted like that.
Rob. Good to see you in again, looks as if we are getting the hang of this place now.
Lars. Great to see you in again so soon, a really great surprise for today`s visit in. A fine set of covAHS from the Larsman`s Bookmobile. Looks as if you got over all the obstacles of getting onto the new site.
Nick. Hope you get the posting hassle sorted out soon, i`ve got a slow page loading hassle at the moment!
Tom. Sorry to read that the Tui gal site did`nt come up too good for you, their was a YouTube Tui ad that is quite a humerous one on there. It would be really great to see the Raton Pass in reality for sure, the icing on the cake would be to meet up with you and all the gang for a real good talkfest. A really great spread of pix from your vast collection of fotos` in your latest Random Fotos` posting, that was a good one of Pete, Doug, and Eric outside Kirkwood Station.
See ya, Allan
Well then-looks like the galley is in order for a while,so lets pull up my stool ( the mahogany number with the brass fittings,safety straps,wing mirrors and other small personal details <the spittoon is a nice touch I feel> ) and take my ease for a while-Apologies to all-havn`t done my homework tonight (bit of a lock-out situation-no idea why ) However-the show must go on---so Leon-I`ll have a large shot of Lambs navy rum with LARS,and a pint of TUI with ALLAN-thank you both gents -and lets see what happens-heard a new joke today but is so horrid even fat Steve the drummer would wince at it so wont bother you with it.........However here is a slightly more acceptable one-what is the connection between boobs and train sets ?-both meant for kids but enjoyed by dads......I know,it`s terrible isnt it ....
Well then-lets see If I can re-post the pix I tried for earlier.................
Well here is novelty kettle time-a De-Winton vertical boiler tank at a gala day at the Teifi Valley railway-and no ERIC,I still havn`t figured out what the make of the fire engine is-although my guess would be a Dennis.....
And heres a couple for all those that think the County Donegal was run exclusively by `contraptions`-here is #2 Blanche with a healthy string of freight wagons
And here she is again with an elderly rake of coaches on a special--both pix from 1958
So then TOM-over to you for this one.................
A summers afternoon at Castle Caereinion <care-eye-knee-on> with an ex-Feldbahn 0-8-0t taking the train from Welshpool to Llanfair Caereinion-<thlan-vai-ar {see above} >............
O.K gonna try and post this and see what happens.....
back in a bit.....
Well well-its happened again-another hours worth of posting put in the hands of the moderator-sorry guys but I cant be doing with this-its been a good ride-as the old blues players used to say:-see you out on the road-take care now
Nick
Leon, I'm back, I think I'll have Filet Mignon with mushrooms and Reform Sauce, whatever that is. Tui, please!
It sounded like Boris is having a party back in his shed, a lot of loud music and voices. No, I didn't want to check what was going on.
Seems like Nick is having more problems posting. That is not acceptable.
Allan – I see your problem with a fast connection to Internet. But at the same time, it is nice to live way out of town. I used to live in the middle of nowhere in the old country. Very nice. Glad you liked the photos! Can you tell how many degrees the car body is tilting?Rob – I’ll see if I can find any info on European locomotives equipped with booster. I would say you have a good taste about diesel locomotives! Tom – Good collection of photos! The F9A at KCity Union Station looks very nice! I like the paint scheme! I am not big on snow and ice though! Branson Scenic Railway #99 looks different. I can see an old Amtrak baggage car in the background, #1617. Rebuilt from hospital car. Hmm, three strange looking guys in front of Kirkwood station. So far I haven’t had any problems with the size of the photos. My problems are all about creating/typing/posting. Lars – Thanks for the drink! I hope you are going to talk to Boris about the changes he did to this forum! You are one of very few he will ever listen to. A very good mix of books and DVDs today! I’ll pick the Western Pacific Steam Pictorial! It looks very interesting. And so does UP’s Streamliner Collection DVD! Nick – My first thought was Glad you could make it here tonight! Then you ran into the same stupid thing again! What the heck is going on?Reform Sauce? What the heck is that? Any recipe? No, hold it, I better not see it.
Something for Rob. Trondheim, Norway 1968.
"Our" Place is CLOSED on SUNDAYs
<but go ahead ‘n slip your messages thru the mail slots on the doors!>
Recipient Customers of "Our" Place - please acknowledge by Email.
It's that day of rest again - ‘n that's why we CLOSE the BAR on SUNDAYs! One out of seven to be with those who want to be with you ‘n to do the things you want to do - even if it's NOTHING!
Page 55 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 7:17 PM ‘n 7:21 PM ‘n 7:46 PM ‘n <1:17 AM ‘n 1:21 AM ‘n 1:46 AM Sunday GMT>: Many thanx for the menu - through it all our Chief Chef shines as no other when it comes to providing feasts fit for bar flies <errrrrrrrrrr, Kings!>. <grin>
Page 55 - Allan <Gunneral> at 7:58 PM <1:58 PM Sunday NZ DST>: As dependable as Seth Thomas! Greatly appreciate the ongoing support for this Bar by the Ballast!
One just never knows what is ‘round that proverbial corner. Who is to say Perhaps one day we'll meet up either in your neck o' the woods or mine.
Tui always appreciated as well!
Page 55 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 9:12 PM <3:12 AM Sunday GMT>: As fine a Foto Spate as we've seen from our Resident Musician in Wales. Long live Nick at the bar! HIP HIP, HooRAY! <clink>
Page 55 - Nick <nickinwestwales> at 9:17 PM <3:17 AM Sunday GMT>: Outta here doesn't mean outta here - Email sez it all, Mate! We're all for one - one for all when it comes to our <GoR>!
Sunday - October 26th:
Page 55 - Eric <EricX2000> at 1:26 AM <11:26 PM Saturday - Sandbox time>: Luv that shot from Trondeim, Norway - really great clarity ‘n detail! Transit lives . . .
Many thanx for the continuing support in spite of the nightmarish events of past days <daze> on these rinky-dink Pages. Hasn't been pleasurable for anyone who does more than simple narrative. Just a huge pain in the Patoot. BUT there IS a light at the end of this tunnel, Mate! Good times they are "a-coming"!!
Thanx for the inclusive Post ‘n ROUND!
Emporium Theatre listings later in the day . . .
<Yosemite Valley 2-6-0 #26 - foto credit: unknown>
Starting TODAY at the Mentor Village Emporium Theatre!
. . . October 26th thru November 1st: Good Morning Vietnam <1988> Starring: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tung Thanh Tran, Chintara Sukapatana & Bruno Kirby - and - ENCORE Presentation of Crocodile Dundee <1986> Starring: Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon, David Gulpilil & Ritchie Singer. SHORT: The Three Stooges - Hugs and Mugs <1950>.
<Note: Crocodile Dundee first shown Sunday May 7th thru 13th, 2006>
Good Morning Vietnam <1988>
PLOT SUMMARY: Academy Award - winner Robin Williams shakes up 1965 Saigon in the role critics agree he was born to play -- irreverent, nonconformist deejay Adrian Cronauer. Imported by the Army for an early a.m. radio show, Cronauer blasts the formerly staid, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.s love him -- but the brass is up in arms! Riddled with sidesplitting comic bombshells and studded with hot '60s hits, the film depicts Cronauer's raucous Saigon adventures amid a world gone mad. GOOD MORNING VIETNAM is a direct hit -- the classic Robin Williams comedy! <from: amazon.com> Crocodile Dundee <1986> PLOT SUMMARY: Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee is an Australian crocodile hunter who lives in the Australian outback and runs a safari business with his trusted friend and mentor Walter Reilly. After surviving a crocodile attack, a New York journalist named Sue arrives to interview Mick about how he survived and learns more about the crocodile hunter. After saving Sue from a crocodile, Sue invites Mick to visit New York City, since Mick has never been to a city. Mick finds the culture and life in New York City a lot different than his home and he finds himself falling in love with Sue. Written by Daniel Williamson <from: IMDb.com> SHORT: Hugs and Mugs <1950> PLOT SUMMARY: After a prison stretch for jewel robbery, three beautiful women search for a pearl necklace the police never found. Unfortunately for them, the warehouse where they hid it sold the pearls for back storage fees to three furniture repairman, Moe, Larry & Shemp. The girls follow the Stooges to their shop, and pretend to flirt with them as a distraction, so they can search the shop for the necklace. But the molls' gangster ex-boyfriends are hot on their trail, and slapstick mayhem ensues when the Stooges come to the girls' defense. <from: threestooges.net> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy the weekend! Tom
Academy Award - winner Robin Williams shakes up 1965 Saigon in the role critics agree he was born to play -- irreverent, nonconformist deejay Adrian Cronauer. Imported by the Army for an early a.m. radio show, Cronauer blasts the formerly staid, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.s love him -- but the brass is up in arms! Riddled with sidesplitting comic bombshells and studded with hot '60s hits, the film depicts Cronauer's raucous Saigon adventures amid a world gone mad. GOOD MORNING VIETNAM is a direct hit -- the classic Robin Williams comedy!
<from: amazon.com>
Crocodile Dundee <1986>
PLOT SUMMARY: Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee is an Australian crocodile hunter who lives in the Australian outback and runs a safari business with his trusted friend and mentor Walter Reilly. After surviving a crocodile attack, a New York journalist named Sue arrives to interview Mick about how he survived and learns more about the crocodile hunter. After saving Sue from a crocodile, Sue invites Mick to visit New York City, since Mick has never been to a city. Mick finds the culture and life in New York City a lot different than his home and he finds himself falling in love with Sue. Written by Daniel Williamson <from: IMDb.com> SHORT: Hugs and Mugs <1950> PLOT SUMMARY: After a prison stretch for jewel robbery, three beautiful women search for a pearl necklace the police never found. Unfortunately for them, the warehouse where they hid it sold the pearls for back storage fees to three furniture repairman, Moe, Larry & Shemp. The girls follow the Stooges to their shop, and pretend to flirt with them as a distraction, so they can search the shop for the necklace. But the molls' gangster ex-boyfriends are hot on their trail, and slapstick mayhem ensues when the Stooges come to the girls' defense. <from: threestooges.net> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy the weekend! Tom
Michael J. "Crocodile" Dundee is an Australian crocodile hunter who lives in the Australian outback and runs a safari business with his trusted friend and mentor Walter Reilly. After surviving a crocodile attack, a New York journalist named Sue arrives to interview Mick about how he survived and learns more about the crocodile hunter. After saving Sue from a crocodile, Sue invites Mick to visit New York City, since Mick has never been to a city. Mick finds the culture and life in New York City a lot different than his home and he finds himself falling in love with Sue. Written by Daniel Williamson
<from: IMDb.com>
SHORT: Hugs and Mugs <1950>
PLOT SUMMARY: After a prison stretch for jewel robbery, three beautiful women search for a pearl necklace the police never found. Unfortunately for them, the warehouse where they hid it sold the pearls for back storage fees to three furniture repairman, Moe, Larry & Shemp. The girls follow the Stooges to their shop, and pretend to flirt with them as a distraction, so they can search the shop for the necklace. But the molls' gangster ex-boyfriends are hot on their trail, and slapstick mayhem ensues when the Stooges come to the girls' defense. <from: threestooges.net> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy the weekend! Tom
After a prison stretch for jewel robbery, three beautiful women search for a pearl necklace the police never found. Unfortunately for them, the warehouse where they hid it sold the pearls for back storage fees to three furniture repairman, Moe, Larry & Shemp. The girls follow the Stooges to their shop, and pretend to flirt with them as a distraction, so they can search the shop for the necklace. But the molls' gangster ex-boyfriends are hot on their trail, and slapstick mayhem ensues when the Stooges come to the girls' defense.
<from: threestooges.net>
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