"OUR" PLACE - SEE NEW THREAD!

[siberianmo]

[bday]Happy Birthday to Nick![bday]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s we do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

More Pix from the Birthday Boy himself! – now THE BAND!


#4 for Sun, Mar 5th, 2006 Nick's B'day!
Hoochie Coochie band-from left, self (Bass, B/Vcls) ,Fat Steve (Dms), Mojo (Ld Vcls) & Simon (Gtr & B/Vcls)





#5 for Sun, Mar 5th, 2006 Nick's B'day!
Riptide"-from left:-self (Gtr), Ritchie (Bass), Ellie(B Vcls), Andrea (Missisnick)-Ld Vcls, Fat Steve (Dms) --Simon out of shot to right



#6 for Sun, Mar 5th, 2006 Nick’s B’day!
Hoochie Coochie publicity shot (yeah really!!) again, from left – self, Fat Steve, Simon & Mojo



Thanx, Sir Nick! IMAGE is everything, eh[?][swg]


Enjoy![tup]

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Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


REMINDER! [bday]Birthday Bash! Monday at NOON!

[LoveDomes]

Happy Birthday Nick! [bday][bday][bday]


Good Morning Tom and Gents looking in!


Really enjoying the pix this fine day . . . Rob – Doug and Tom you’ve really “done it” today![wow] And those shots that Nick provided (via Tom) are something else! I think your pictures are in our local Post Offices![swg] Good stuff – appreciate it all![tup][tup][tup]

Tom That idea of yours to provide the movie posters and a summary of the flicks really is 4.0!! (a term we used in the Navy …. Wonder what “scale” they use these days to evaluate the sailors?) Anyway, nice touch, indeed![tup][tup][tup] The effort isn’t lost, my friend, we DO appreciate the efforts.

Here’s a few from me this fine day (sorry if some of these won’t enlarge!):

For Tom’s Alaska Trip!!



For Tom’s Alaska Trip!! A chart map!



For Tom’s Alaska Trip!! The Anchorage Depot!



For Tom’s Alaska Trip!! The Denali Depot!


For Tom’s Alaska Trip!! The Fairbanks Depot!



All pix posted with the “blanket permission” from Alaska Railroad!


Enjoy the pix and this fine day![tup] See ya at the BASH!


Until the next time!

Lars

[siberianmo]

[bday]Happy Birthday to Nick![bday]

Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s we do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

Here are some more from Theodorebear Ted and his ongoing HO efforts:


#1 for Sun, Mar 5th, 2006



#2 for Sun, Mar 5th, 2006



#3 for Sun, Mar 5th, 2006



#4 for Sun, Mar 5th, 2006



#5 for Sun, Mar 5th, 2006



Thanx to Ted for the continuing contributions of his Pike Pix! [tup][tup][tup]
Last of the Pix next week . . .


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Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


REMINDER! [bday]Birthday Bash! Monday at NOON!

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

First [bday][bday][bday] to you NICK[yeah][tup].

Another excellent Photo Day THANKS ALL.

ROB Great Encores last night.Many thanks for the old and the then and now Trolley pics. The one of the crossing shows how much work was below the surface on street running.
It is good to see photos the trolleys that have been saved at their previous work.

DOUG Wonderful old pictures. the steetcar with the horse on the rear for the ride downhill is great, they must have used only very calm animals. The photo of the unkempt steam loco was sadly the state that a lot of the locos in the U.K. were towards the end of steam here. I bet it must have been a wonderful sight and sound when the locos restarted that freight.

TED Always good to see you many thanks for sharing the great city scenes on your layout.

LARS Great Alaska pics and map. I read that the annual Dog-Sled race to Nome has just started.

NICK Looking forward to the details on the Canadian photos. How is it trains look so great in the snow [?]. Great photos of the bands. I think I could spend many a happy hour listening and drinking good ale, just wi***hat I could hear the sound. See you at the ba***omorrow.

TOM Many thanks for doing Ted and Nicks photos [tup].and the photos of the B.C. steam locos, they look quite handsome engines.
May I add my thanks for the Movie posters and film review,a good week at the Emporium. PETE.

[siberianmo]

[bday]Happy Birthday to Nick![bday]


Even though ”Our” Place is CLOSED on SUNDAY’s we do observe Sunday Photo Posting Day!

On Friday I made mention of a railroad that perhaps many of us know very little about – the Chicago & Eastern Illinois (C&EI). Check these images out:


(1) C&EI 4-4-2 #222 (from: http://www.yesteryeardepot.com)



(2) C&EI F3 diesel #1204 on pass 1948 (from: www.yesteryeardepot.com)



(3) C&EI herald



(4) C&EI herald after absorption by the Missouri Pacific (MP)


That’s it for me for this Sunday! . . . Enjoy! [tup]

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Tom [4:-)] [oX)]


REMINDER! [bday]Birthday Bash! Monday at NOON!

[nickinwestwales]

Well good evening one and all,just stopped by to throw up a few captions-but first-[4:-)][oX)]TOM--Many thanks my friend for your fine good humour & indulgance--I think between us,we have just stolen the record for the furthest "Off Topic" photo submission on any Kalmbach forum,a birthday gift I shall treasure[tup][^][tup][bow][bow][tup][^][tup].
Whilst on that topic,A warm thank-you to one and all for your good wishes,[tup][tup][^][tup][tup][:D][:D][:D][tup][tup][^][tup][tup]--a splendid day has been had,very happy bunny...[swg]...
Right,captions:-
first batch-
1-P.G.E----RS3#569 & RS2#567 Between Horseshoe bay & Cypress Creek,June 18 `61
2-B.C.Rail---Two G.E Dash 8-40CM`s with mid-train remote at Pavilion,between Lillooet & Kelly Lake,not dated but post `90
3-N.A.R-----Two G.P9`s---#204 & #211 at Carbondale,Alberta north of Dunvegan Yard,Edmonton,not dated.

Right,bearing in mind that we are closed tonight,anybody who would care to join Boris and myself in a quiet tipple should direct their steps to the workshop adjacent to Boris`s shed where we will be re-assessing some of the left-over import beers H+H persist in smuggling in on the Zeppelins.

O.K-second batch--In all of these the camera has lied in that the room was almost dark but the flash has given it a rather stark look,anyway

4-last song of the set,Buddy Guys "Do You love Me",performed in the style of Fleetwood Mac`s "Black Magic Woman",complete with all the changes---s**t guys-it worked !!
5-First song of second set-"Start Me Up" ( not the Superbowl edit I hasten to add[V] )
6-Appearing at a church fete near you.........The `Our Place` house band...............
Have just had an edited version of this one arrive-heavy blue tint and fish-eye lens,catches the `West Coast`60`s feel but makes us all look slightly deformed--how this is supposed to secure us regular work is a mystery I look forward to unravelling.

See you later,nick [C=:-)]

[siberianmo]

[bday]HAPPY belated 46th BIRTHDAY to NICK! [C=:-)] [bday]

We open at 6 AM (all times zones!). (Don’t ask how we do that!)[swg]


MONDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of POSTS


Good Morning! Another Monday, another opportunity to excel at the workplace AND the BIRTHDAY BASH for NICK at NOON! Start the day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, some pastries from The Mentor Village Bakery and a selection from our Menu Board for a <light> or <traditional> breakfast![tup]

Many THANX to Rob – Doug ‘n Lars for actively participating in Sunday Photo Posting Day![tup][tup][tup] Proxy Posts via Moi from Ted ‘n Nick also happily noted![tup][tup][tup] Comments from Ted – Pete ‘n Nick appreciated too![tup][tup]Phantom Browsers also seen! [%-)][%-)]


Daily Wisdom

Some anonymous letters do have return addresses, you know.[swg]
(yogi-ism)


Info for the Day:

Railroads from Yesteryear: Coast Line/Seaboard Railways – ACL – SAL – SCL arrives TOMORROW! This will be the THEME for the DAY!

Railways of Europe ICE Train of Germany arrives Thursday – watch for it!

* Weekly Calendar:

Wednesday: Pike Perspective’s Day!
Thursday: Fish ‘n Chips Nite!
Friday: Pizza Nite! & Steak ‘n Fries Nite!
Saturday: Steak ‘n Trimmin’s Nite! – and – ENCORE! Saturday


SUMMARY

Name …..…………… Date/Time …..…..………. (Page#) .. Remarks

(1) barndad Doug Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 04:49:01 (264) 6 Pix & Joke!

(2) barndad Doug Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 05:11:57 (264) 6 Pix & Joke!

(3) barndad Doug Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 05:19:08 (264) 7 Pix & Joke!

(4) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 06:52:39 (264) Sunday visit

(5) siberianmo Tom Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 07:51:34 (264) Sunday Info & Summary

(6) siberianmo Tom Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 07:54:52 (264) Now Playing at the Gazette!

(7) siberianmo Tom Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 09:03:38 (264) Acknowledgments, etc.

(8) siberianmo Tom Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 09:26:31 (264) 4 PGE Pix!

(9) siberianmo Tom Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 09:55:06 (264) 3 Pix from Nick!

(10) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 10:57:24 (265) 5 Alaska RR Pix!

(11) siberianmo Tom Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 13:27:38 (265) 5 Pix from Ted!

(12) pwolfe Pete Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 17:41:22 (265) Pix comments, etc.

(13) siberianmo Tom Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 18:10:33 (265) 4 C&EI Pix!

(14) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 05 Mar 2006, 18:41:00 (265) Pix Captions, etc.

NOW SHOWING:

The Mentor Village Emporium Theatre
Double Features! Now with The Three Stooges Short Subject!

. . . Sunday, March 5th thru 11th: North to Alaska (1960) starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger & Capucine – and – Lost in Alaska (1952) starring: Bud Abbott & Lou Costello. Short: A Pain in the Pullman (1936).


That’s it! [tup][;)]

Tom [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!

[siberianmo]

Morning Gents!

Nothing in particular to discuss as the SUMMARY says it all. I think my "catch up" Post yesterday morning acknowledged one and all for past efforts![tup]

THE BIRTHDAY BASH! for NICK begins at NOON (Central!) Plan to stop by . . . . especially those of you who had parties thrown by us! Keep in mind that Nick is +6 hours from Central USA in terms of time - so he's always made an effort to show up at parties for others![tup] A bit of a "guilt trip"[?][yeah] If that's what it takes![swg]

Good to see ya Doug your Posts and those of Rob's started things off quite well, HOWEVER, only one guy participated during the daylight hours - Lars. Go figure . . . . Credit given as credit earned (see the SUMMARY![tup]

Later!

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[nickinwestwales]

Well good morning one and all,just a flying visit to check preparations in the galley (-all proceeding apace),the bar (-Boris and Leon are just connecting the hose to the tank-car of beer in the C.P Rail yard) and the back room (-the pool tables have been shifted and the band have set up and soundchecked)-all would appear to be ready.
Fine pix contribution from all-will comment individually later,got to run now-extreme case of the `Honey Do`s` to bring me back down to earth
Have a good one guys,see you all later,nick [C=:-)]

[coalminer3]

Good Morning Barkeep and all present; coffee, please; round for the house, and $ for the jukebox. We'll do some from "Asleep at the Wheel" today: Choo Choo Ch' Boogie, San Antonio Rose (I know it's not Bob Wills, but it's still a good arrangement), and Blues Stay Away From Me.

Gas is $2.39/gal (yes, I did have to purchase some this a.m.), and we have 2 inches of of scattered clouds on the ground this a.m. with more scheduled for later.

Lots of good posts to catch up with today. Thanks for information on CF7s and also on the C&EI (one of my favorites). Also appreciated the L&N encore. The ELs SDP45s were brutal looking beasts - the extra length was for large fuel tanks which, IMHO, made the locomotive look better.

Also thanks for the material from the BLE.

Horse cars - excellent! and then the "Comet" in color!! And a T1 picture.

The Branford and Hamilton car shot was lovely - I do enjoy pictures like that with all kinds of things in the background - truly a time machine.

Herewith a listing of C&EI connections - lots of fallen flags here - time for this is about 1965.

Alton and Southern - Mitchell, IL.
ATSF - Chicago
B&O - Altamont, IL, Chicago, E. St. Louis, PAna, IL, Salem, IL. Tuscola, IL
B&OCT - Dolton, IL
BRC - Chicago
CP (Great Lakes) (via BRC) - Chicago
C&O - Chicago
C&IW - Chicago
CNW - Chicago. E. St. Louis (via A&S or TRRA)
C&WI - Chicago
CB&Q - Chicago, e. St. Louis, Goreville, IL
CCC&St. L (Big Four - NYC) - Chcaigo, Danville, E. St. Louis, Hillsboro, Karnak, IL, Pana, St. Anne, Shelbyville, IL
CHTT - Chicago Hts., IL
CIL (Monon) - Chicago
CMStP&P - Chicago, Chicago Hts, Momence, IL
CPT (Chicago Produce Terminal) - Chicago
CR&I - Chicago
CRI&P - Chicago, E. St. Louis, St. Louis
CSS&SB - Chicago
CWP&S - Chicago (via IHB or BRC)
E. St. Louis Jct - E. St. Louis (via TRRA)
EJ&E - Chicago Hts.
EL - Chicago
Federal Barge Lines - E. St. Louis
GTW - Chicago, Thornton Jct., IL
Great Lakes Transit - Chicago (via BRC)
GM&O - Chicago, E. St. Louis, Tamms, IL
IC - Benton, IL, Chicago, E. St. Louis, Marion, IL, Pana, IL, Sullivan, IL, Tuscola, IL
IN - Chicago
IT - E. st. Louis, Glover, IL
IHB - Dolton, IL
L&N - Danville, IL, E. St. Louis, Mt. Vernon, IL
MRy - E. St. Louis
Manufacturers Jct - Chicago (via BRC or B&O CT)
MIC (Michigan Central - NYC) - Chicago, Chicago Hts.
MI - Salem, IL
MP - Benton, E. St. Louis, Mt. Vernon, St. Louis, Thebes, Mo.
N&W - Chicago, Danville, E. St. Louis, Mode, IL, Sullivan, IL
PRR - Arthur, IL, Chicago, Dolton, E. St. Lous, St. Elmo, IL
Pullman RR - See CRI&P
StLB&E - E. St. Louis
SLSF - Chaffee, Mo, E. St. Louis, St. Louis
SLSW - E. St. Louis, Thebes
SOO - Chicago
SOU - E. St. Louis, Mt. Vernon
TRRA - MAdison, IL, St. Louis
TP&W - Watseka, IL

Will check back later for Sir Nick's birthday doings.

work safe

[Anonymous]

<This is my 3rd attempt to get this to post!>



Happy Birthday Nick!

Good morning Tom and friends! I'll have three light breakfasts, as I'm playing hooky from work! We had a terrific photo day yesterday, in my humble opinion. Thanks for the movie posters, steam pix, Nick and Ted pix and finally more C&EI steam pix Mr. Tom! Some "day of rest, eh?

Great pix from Rob and Lars as well, but the big surprise of the day was of Nick's band! As for the pic with the group wearing the sunglasses in the dark and gloomy room, well, I guess that Stars don't shine in the sun, right?
Peter, I'm with you ... the horse on that trolley must have been pretty low key. I would think they used mostly draft and older horses for that type of work.

Like your layout pix Mr. Ted. I'm looking forward to the completion of the roundtable. I need one of those too!

CM3, liked the fallen flag C&EI connections. Way to go!

Gotta run now guys ...be popping in later! But first, a joke for Nick

[:I] This bass player thinks he's a dog, so he calls to talk to a psychiatrist. "Doc, you gotta help me," he says over the phone. "I have this problem, I think I'm a dog. I walk around on all fours, I chase cars, and I pee on the carpet."
"That does sound like a problem," says the doctor. "Come and and see me, I'd like to get you on the couch."
"But I'm not allowed on the couch." [:I]

[Anonymous]

I know I'm sneaking in early but things are "catch as catch can" these days.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR NICK

[bday] of West Wales.[^] Tom, please fetch our "man of the hour" a cauldron of Nick's pleasure. Say Gents, how 'bout a chorus of: "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow?" Big interruptions...back a.s.a.p.

[Anonymous]

Good morning again Tom and friends, and especially [bday] to Nick! I'll have my usual bottomless and here's a round for the Birthday Boy and house! I believe the cost of the candles for this birthday bash, might be more than the cake!

Here's a Zephyr article that previewed in Tom's "other" thread yesterday:

A Preserved Pioneer by Paul Hammond, Vintage Rails, Spring 1996



When the Pioneer Zephyr departed Denver Union Station for Chicago in 1934, it captured America’s imagination and attention. Not only were world records established in long-distance speed and performance, but this was also the beginning of a new diesel-powered age for railroading. Fittingly, at least three Zephyr trainsets have survived in the U.S>; two are preserve din museums in Illinois.

During the Zephyr’s active years, at was assigned a number of runs as the Burlington ordered newer and larger streamlined locomotives and cars. On May 26, 1959 – the 25th anniversary of its historic journey – the time came for the Pioneer Zephyr’s retirement. The train had hauled more than one million passengers over 3,200,000 miles during its distinguished career.

But this was not to be an end. The following year the stainless steel trainset was donated to the Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. After undergoing repairs to bring it back into top mechanical and cosmetic shape, the Zephyr was placed on outdoor display. For the next three-plus decades, untold tens of thousands had the chance to view this distinctive, pioneering streamliner – itself given National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark status. In spite of the museum’s best efforts, the Pioneer Zephyr suffered its share of deterioration, mostly to the interior. As the 1990s dawned, however, the museum decided all objects in its custodianship should be properly cared for in the years to come – regardless of size – or transferred to other institutions. Plans were made to either build shelters for, or bring inside, several large items. In addition to the Zephyr, New York Central’s famed 999 and a WWII vintage German U-Boat would benefit, among others.

In conjunction with these plans, restoration of the Pioneer Zephyr was deemed a necessity. Following transport to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, aboard special highway trailers, work began at Northern Railcar Corporation in 1995. A target appearance of 1940 has been set as the ultimate goal; an important component of the work will be understanding and replication of the processes – such as shotwelding – in use by Budd at the time of manufacture, and subsequent maintenance by the Burlington.

The stainless steel exterior skin remains intact. Electro-chemical action and deterioration (caused by the employment of mild steel for repairs over the years) are being mitigated, and a final cleaning, light straightening, and polishing will restore the train’s in-service luster. Inside, the many stainless steel surfaces are being cleaned and polished, and lighting, ventilation ducts, speaker systems, and doors are being made operational once again.

In the passenger seating areas, floor tiles are being replaced in-kind along with all carpeting. Seat will be reupholstered. The mail compartment, baggage section, operator’s cab, and engine room will be stabilized, cleaned, and reworked as necessary to be at least visually complete; fittings, piping, and instrumentation will be reinstalled as part of these efforts – especially those in the cab.

The Zephyr’s restoration, planned for completion in 1996, will coincide with its relocation to a special gallery at the Museum of Science and Industry. Located inside a new underground parking garage, this gallery – scheduled to open in early 1998 – will be accessed through a new entry and ticketing area. The museum’s staff has been hard at work developing plans for the Zephyr’s display; these will seek to recapture some of the mood of the era.

Motion effects, engine and horn sounds, and other “experimental” happenings are envisioned, along with an on-board tour simulating the record-breaking Denver to Chicago run. Exhibit units surrounding the train will focus on its scientific and technological advancements, as well as its Art Deco/Streamline styling and the Chicago “Century of Progress” exhibition where crowds flocked to see the silver steak. Once all this is completed, a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry should be well worth the time for Zephyr aficionados.

Another Zephyr trainset that has found a good home with a museum is the Nebraska Zephyr, displayed at the Illinois Railroad Museum in Union (northwest of Chicago). This train in later years was remodeled with a “transition car,” allowing newer locomotives to provide motive power without sacrificing the Zephyr’s streamlined look. It periodically operates along the museum’s three-mile-long main line, and in recent years has even ventured out over Chicago-area railroads as a “traveling ambassador.”

A third Burlington trainset, the Mark Twain Zephyr, is privately owned in the Chicago area. In addition the Boston & Maine-Maine Central’s Flying Yankee Budd-built articulated trainset is stored outdoors in Glen, New Hampshire (near scenic Crawford Notch). Although it is intact mechanically and cosmetically, the streamliner faces an uncertain future – the train’s owners have announced plans to convert the Flying Yankee into a stationary restaurant.

The Nebraska Zephyr, with its articulated (permanently coupled) equipment, pulls away for the LaGrange, Illinois, station in July 1967 as it approaches Chicago Union Station


[:I] Matt's dad picked him up from school to take him to a dental appointment. Knowing the parts for the school play were supposed to be posted today, he asked his son if he got a part. Matt enthusiastically announced that he'd gotten a part. "I play a man who's been married for twenty years!", he said, cheerfully.
"That's great, son. Keep up the good work! Before you know it, they'll give you a speaking part!" [:I]

[Anonymous]

GADFREY DANIEL..."Beggers, when mounted, ride teir steeds to death!" Please excuse this intolerable posting behavior. It is not of my choice, believe me. Where was I? Oh yes, many happy returns to our distinguished [C=:-)]. Hey, the snaps of the band probably belie all the hard rehearsals, recording session, et al. that go into making it all happen? How are the acoustics in the quanset hut anyhow?[swg] Please Tom, a round for all in attendence. Wanna repeat my gratitude for you efforts on photos. Looking at mine again, I wonder if it is really worth your time.[:I] Barndad, absolutely "first class" selections coming down, many thanks again. Oh, the turntable is actually from a Lazy Susan and will be manually operated. It is strictly for reversing head end cars, etc. What me cheap? The Zephyrs (C.B. & Q.) used to come through K.C. MO Union station and as a kid I would take the trolley from home downtown to see them. At that time, they and the Chiefs were my favorite Roads and consists. Of course, the Rockets and U.P. "Cities" were close runners up.[^] Tastes change but those trains will always be dearly remebered.

The pix of the C. & E.I. Atlantic brought back to mind the early Am. Flyer S guage model of the Reading R.R. type. I had an earlier version in 3 rail with all metal freight cars and caboose.[^] I didn't have a transformer for months (W.W. II shortages) but that first electric train was mine...all mine...hear me...MINE.[tup] This is no day for a movie but I'll sure take in the 'Alaska' double feature with Curly Joe thrown in. BTW Tom, that subtle hint re: Alaska was not lost to me.{tup]

Jumpin' Jenifers jogging shorts! Here come da Boss Man. Gotta make haste and to heck with the waste 'bout now.[V] Don't know when this "masked man" will return, so for now, I'll leave this great crew with these "sliver bullets." [bday] again and here is a Jackson for the Till pending a return engagement, thanks Tom Happy rails all you Hoggers. LOL (lot's a laughs, I guess)

[LoveDomes]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sir NICK!!!

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Okay - so what's the deal?? You guys snuck in here a bit early, huh[?][swg]

Hey Tom! Empty out the Lars Box! and set 'em up until you need more dough .... there's plenty more where that came from (insurance check, ya know![swg])[tup]

I'll just settle down over here in the corner by [i[Herr Wurltizer[/i] and await the festivities! Start me off with a JD on the rocks if you please . . .

So, I'm here, guys! Where's the Birthday Boy??


Lars

[siberianmo]

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS PROPRIETOR of this CYBER BAR ‘n GRILL, I HEREBY DELCARE THIS DAY, NICK DAY! [C=:-)] LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL as we celebrate the NATAL DAY of our FRIEND, nickinwestwales Nick! [C=:-)]

[bday]HAPPY belated 46th BIRTHDAY to NICK! [C=:-)] [bday]

AND NOW ………SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT for our FRIEND NICK [C=:-)] I(and Pete!!)

There are four kinds of people that live in Great Britain. First are the Scots, who hold onto their children and anything else they can get their hands on. Next are the Welsh, who pray on their knees and on their neighbors. Then there are the Irish, who don't know what they want, but they'll fight anyone for it. And last are the English, who consider themselves self made men, which relieves the Almighty of any responsibility!


"A true gentleman is one who can play the bagpipes--and doesn't."


In England they tell Irish Jokes in the same vein as we tell Polish Jokes. In Eire they tell the same type of jokes about the English, and the folks from county Cork. In a broad brogue: D'ye hear about the man who moved fr'm Cork t' London? Thereb'y raisn' the I/Q in both places. In England they tell cheap jokes about the Scots, in Scotland they tell them about Glaswegians (people from Glasgow). D'ya hear about the horrible food poisin' epidemic in Glasgow? Oh yes it was awful 350 people fell ill. They traced it to a bad tin of corned beef. Where else but in Glasgow could you get 350 sandwiches from a tin of corned beef?


The Scottsman comes to his friend in tears.

"My beautiful comb. I broke a tooth on it an now I can't use it anymore. What am I going to do? Now I'll have to buy another one."

"Well," said his friend, "you don't need to buy another just because you lost one tooth on your comb."
"But you don't understand. It was the last tooth."


Two English men are walking along O'Connell Street when they see a sign in a shop window. Suits £15.00, shirts £2.00, trousers £2.50. One said to the other one "Look at that - we could buy a lot of that gear and, when we get back to England we could make a fortune, When we go into the shop don't say anything, let me do all the talking, cause if they hear our accent they might not serve us, so I'll speak in my best Irish accent."
They go in and he orders, 50 suits at £15.00, 100 shirts at £2.00 and 50 trousers at £2.50 The owner of the shop says "You're English aren't you?"
The Englishman replies "Oh bother... Yes, how the hell did you know that?"
The owner says, "This is a dry cleaners..."


Do you know how the Grand Canyon was formed ?
---A Scot dropped a penny in a golf hole.


AND ………. <drumroll>

British OER Standards

The British Military writes OFRs (Officer Fitness Reports). The form used for Royal Navy and Marines fitness reports is the S-206 and these are actual excerpts.

1. His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity.

2. I would not breed from this officer.

3. This officer is really not so much of a has-been, but more of a definitely won't-be.

4. When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there.

5. He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction.

6. He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle.

7. Technically sound, but socially impossible.

8. This officer reminds me very much of a gyroscope always spinning around at a frantic pace, but not really going anywhere.

9. This young lady has delusions of adequacy.

10. When he joined my ship, this officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably.

11. Since my last report, he has reached rock bottom and has started to dig.

12. She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.

13. He has the wisdom of youth and the energy of old age.

14. This officer should go far, and the sooner he starts, the better.

15. In my opinion, this pilot should not be authorized to fly below 250 feet.

16. The only ship I would recommend this man for is citizenship.

17. Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap. (This one is a keeper.)

18. This man is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot. (Runner-up)

[bday]HAPPY belated 46th BIRTHDAY to NICK![bday]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]


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[LoveDomes]

Hey Tom!

I see that ONLY the two of us are signed on ..... saw 20 Fingers over on the other thread ... what's with that[?]

Anyway, liked those Brit jokes - looks like we're going to have to tell one another stories to keep this going, huh[?]

Let's see - it's about 12:15 PM - that makes it 5:15 PM where Nick is ..... he's probably preparing dinner for the family - just a guess![swg]

I'll stick around for awhile - this time, I'll take one of those Budd Lights in a frosty bottle and cold mug if you please. I'm ready for a large hereo - ham, swiss, mustard and butter - two large pickles from the barrel AND another beer when it's all ready![swg]

WHO are those lovely ladies that just walked in[?] Good grief - be still my heart![wow]

This is becoming more and more interesting ..........

Lars

[Anonymous]

Good afternoon Tom and friends. Because of the anticipated riot and mayhem which is sure to be a result of Nick's party, the musicians (the only prisoners) of the Mentor lock-up have been entrusted to my custody to free the Inspector so he could work on assembling a large deputy force to deal with the problem. Hope ya'll don't mind the noise! Thankfully, there were no bagpipe players ... I believe they were at a "dress rehearsal." By the way ...please set me up with another bottomless draft, and accept another round on me!

Good idea to tell those jokes early Tom. I'm not sure how long we'll be able to understand them! Speaking of which:

[:I] A cowboy rode into town and stopped at a saloon for a drink. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers, which he was. When he finished his drink, he found his horse had been stolen. He goes back into the bar, handily flips his gun in the air, catches it above his head without even looking and fires a shot into the ceiling. "WHICH ONE OF YOU SIDEWINDERS STOLE MY HORSE?" he yelled with surprising forcefulness no one answered "All right, I'M GONNA HAVE ANOTHER DRINK, AND IF MY HORSE AIN'T BACK OUTSIDE BY THE TIME I FINNISH, I'M GONNA DO WHAT I DONE IN TEXAS! AND MAKE NO MISTAKE, I DON'T LIKE DOING WHAT I DONE IN TEXAS! Some of the locals shifted restlessly. He had another drink, walked outside, and sure enough his horse was back. He saddled up and started to ride out. The bartender came out and said "Say partner, before you go.... what happened in Texas?"
The cowboy turned back and said "I had to walk home." [:I]

[siberianmo]

Hi Lars!

Appreciate your sticking with this .... don't want to expend any of my energy over the habits of others when it comes to this stuff. Been there, done that and it goes absolutely no where. I've had this NOON start advertised for a sufficient time. Maybe later .......

Those gals you saw come in are the staff who take care of the tables on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. You just didn't recognize 'em all dolled up, eh[?] Behave, sailor, behave![}:)][:-,]

I'm going to check out for a bit - have a little housekeeping chores to take care of - watch the "store" for me, will ya[?]

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[siberianmo]

Hey Doug!

Just caught that Post - great work! Hey - what did you do, delete a Post[?][?] Messed up my Summary for tomorrow! This is going to COST ya! [swg]

Jokes[?] Did you tell some jokes[?] Funny, I missed 'em ...... Have one on the house, Mate - you've earned it! By the by - you're next for a BASH! if my fading memory is working right today. Figured on a date 'n time yet[?]

Lars is watching the bar .... be back in a bit.

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[LoveDomes]

Tom

Meant to thank you for putting North to Alaska on the movie schedule! Appreciate it - just can't get enough of that babe, Capucine - she's probably in a rocking chair at the "farm" these days, but there was a time![wow] Only other flick I remember seeing her in was one of those Pink Panther funnies from years ago. Sure would like to have smuggled her aboard in my seabag, I'll tell ya.

Anyway, thanks again. Liked that Abbott& Costello match up as well. Good choices.[tup] Figured that sooner or later you'd have to throw in some "regular" flicks as the railroad themes can get rather hard to find after 20 or so titles.

Ok - I'll shut up and wait for something to happen. I hear the band banging and blaring away in the pool room - that's where some folks are raising the roof, so at least someone's having fun.[tup]


Lars

[siberianmo]

Hey Lars!

I didn't see your still logged on, so I figured you scrammed. Sorry, I see it now. Must be the Gremlins again![swg]

Also see CM3 "down there" so, I'll step aside and await "The Master's Voice" (remember that one??)[swg]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[BudKarr]

Happy Birthday to Sir Nick![bday]

Good Afternoon (almost noon here) Captain Tom and all assembled!

Quite a gathering thus far, perhaps not quite on time with it all, but nonetheless a good show I would submit.[tup]

Sir Nick I have read with much interest and viewed with a grin or two, your postings and the photographs Captain Tom provided for us yesterday. Amazing what a mixture we have here! Just like real life, so to speak.[swg]

Another great effort put forth by all yesterday, but in particular our leader! Where in the world do you find the time? I know that I am not the only one wondering this. Amazing what you do with this thread of yours. The pictures were very captivating and I must say that Mr. Barndad puts an awful lot of energy into his postings as well. The narratives are splendid and very educational. Much appreciated.

Lars How are things at the home front these days? Construction finished? Insurance adjustors gone? Life returning to normal? Surely wish you and your Mrs. the best as you have endured quite an ordeal from the descriptions you have provided.

I have been rather tardy in my attendance, or perhaps the better choice of word would be sporadic. There is a reason and it has to do with my new lifestyle. When in the solitary mode, I found the time to dawdle the hours away doing this and that. However, how that I am part of a duo, it is not quite the same (as all of you married and otherwise connected people surely can attest). I find that the time I am spending doing things like this somehow detract from what I really should and want to do as well. Make any sense?

There have not been any complaints, but I am selecting my online time to coincide with periods of either absence or preoccupation by my intended. So if she is out or working on something, then I will use that time for these hobby interests, which I suppose is what this is. First hobby I ever had, truly.

I await the arrival of the Birthday Man himself, just hope it will not be too long, as we will be departing in a short while.

Bartender Captain Tom, I will have one of those fine looking brews from England if you please. Your choice and buy the lads a drink from that BK Sack 'o Cash thank you!

BK

[siberianmo]

Hey Guys! If you want to stay current with what is going on today for Nick's Birthday Bash! use the REFRESH/RELOAD "button" at the top of your screen on a frequent basis. What it does is bring up the MOST CURRENT Posts so that you will see who is "on" and also get the latest submissions. To remain with the screen that you called up when first logging on STAYS dormant. REFRESH/RELOAD changes things for the better.

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Anonymous]

Hi again Tom and boyz ..... this party seems to be missing something .... but what could it be? Yeah, I killed that first post because everything wasn't coming out right. I figured it was a problem with the board, but it turned out to be stupid-ol-me all the time! Where's the party boy ?????????

[:I] A pastor, a doctor and an engineer were waiting one morning for a particularly slow group of golfers. The engineer fumed, "What's with these guys? We must have been waiting for 15 minutes!" The doctor chimed in, "I don't know, but I've never seen such ineptitude!" The pastor said, "Hey, here comes the greens keeper. Let's have a word with him." "Hi George! Say, what's with that group ahead of us? They're rather slow, aren't they?" The greens keeper replied, "Oh, yes, that's a group of blind firefighters. They lost their sight saving our clubhouse from a fire last year, so we always let them play for free anytime."
The group was silent for a moment. The pastor said, "That's so sad. I think
I will say a special prayer for them tonight.
"The doctor said, "Good idea. And I'm going to contact my ophthalmologist
buddy and see if there's anything he can do for them."
The engineer said, "Why can't these guys play at night?" [:I]

[siberianmo]

Hello BK

Great to see ya again and happy that you could stop by![tup]

Don't be concerned about the frequency of your visits, just don't forget us! Well understand what you said and we've all been there - especially astute to pick up on that stuff, especially at the stage of your relationship. (Free comments from the Marriage Counsellor himself![swg]) Anyway, everyone doesn't have the "luxury" that I have - retired, days pretty much to myself, so it's no big deal for me. When Carol is home though, then I spend far less time at the keybooard - unless she is doing school work - then ..... so, that's just life.

That BK Sack 'o Cash will be exhuasted at the end of this party, as will the Lars Box and the general "slush" fund that we have comprised of rounds bought by our regulars, CM3 'n Al who put the money up even when there's no one here but Moi. Anyway, we'll be "rock bottom" come the 'morow![swg]

Okay, Gents - take a stroll into the back room, that's where the "action" is . . . Unplug Herr Wurltizer will ya, Lars don't need the competing sounds today![swg]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[coalminer3]

Good Afternoon Barkeep and all Present, coffee, please, round for the house, and bail money for Nick's birthday. I noticed that there are several tank cars spotted out behind the building - different strengths or different compounds - why do they all have Chemtrak labels and MSDS documents?

I was looking at the TV the other night when I picked up a strange broadcast drifting in and out. It turned out to be a live feed of the press conference following Nick's initial outing with the band(s). Some of you may have not seen it on CNN (or Outdoor Life Network), but here are a few quotes I managed to decipher through the static. As always, Nick (like Yogi) provided aphorisms and points to ponder. For example:

"I never said I had no idea about most of the things you said I had no idea about."
"I have nothing to say about that, and don't quote me on it."

When asked about his view of music he remarked, "Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted."

Reflecting on his early years in show business, Nick recalled, "How do you like my luck? Every time opportunity knocks, I don't have enough money to open the door." Responding to a question from a reporter, Nick said of fame, "A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized."

Rushing to his Mini Cooper limo, Nick left with two cryptic remarks, "Don't start comparing yourself with me. It will make you crazy," and then he said, "Be true to your teeth and they won't be false to you."

The rest of the transmission was lost when a coal train rolled by the house, but I was left feeling that I had truly heard some words to live by.

Happy birthday Nick

work safe

[LoveDomes]

Hey Tom

I'm going to have to check out pretty shortly, sorry that I missed Nick. Maybe those guys who jumped the gun knew something the rest of us didn't![swg]

Anyway, I'll take a Schaefers in a frosty bottle and a new cold mug if you please. I'll nurse it for a bit, but then I gotta scram.

Bk Things are somewhat back to normal. The basement wall/foundation work continues. Thought they'd finish up on Saturday, but they ran into a few problems. Nothing upsetting, just "things" that go along with what they do. They will be done with it all today - an in fact, probably are as I heard the heavy equipment being loaded onto thre flatbed just a bit ago. That's a good sign![tup]

I agree with what The Boss said regarding time on this "thing." It can surely chew up your personal life - been there done that and ain't gonna let it happen again. That's my concern for our "Steamed Properietor" as well. Just have to step away every now and then. Life will go on. Anyway, good to see you and perhaps one day the Three Horsemen will rendezvous! Wouldn't that be something![yeah]

Doug Good stuff![swg] Did you get my email[?]

Tom I'll try to make it back before the end of the evening . . . .

Lars

[Anonymous]

Certainly words to live by ... brother CM3. It make more sense when you say the words out loud ...for some reason ...

Hey Lars! Great to see you here. I'll check my e-mail immediately!

[:I] Chick was on the local beach one day and just couldn't make it with any of the girls. He did notice that Bob, the lifeguard, had no trouble with the ladies at all. So Chick walked over to Bob to find out what his secret was.
"It's obvious, Chick " said Bob. "Do What I do... grab a pair of Speedos - about two sizes too small - and drop a fist-sized potato down inside 'em. You'll have all the babes you want!"
The following weekend, Chick went back to the beach with his brand new, skintight tight Speedos and before he went strolling down the surf, he made sure to drop in his potato as Bob had suggested. To his surprise though, the reaction he got was worse than before. Everybody on the beach was acting disgusted as he walked by, covering their faces, running away screaming, and looking sick! Chick ran over to Bob and asked him what he was doing wrong, and Bob yelled "Chick, you idiot the potato goes in front!!" [:I]

[siberianmo]

G'day!

CM3 Great stuff for the B'day Boy! However, WHERE is he[?][?][%-)][%-)]

Doug You're hangin' in there and it's appreciated![tup] I saw Pete in and out and also Al over on the "my other thread!" Also rather confusing to say the least! Oh well . . . .

I'll be "in 'n out" for the rest of the day - maybe we'll have better success later on.

Boris and Tex the Armadillo are creating quite a disturbance in the back, so I better get going to find out what in blazes is going on NOW!<geesh> Cindy will you take the bar for me[?][swg] Figured you would - after all it's NICK's Day!<envy>

Oh yeah, if anyone sees Awk please let me know, for he's NOT to get outside under any circumstances. While he always comes back, the little flying devil has a "thing" about "diving bombing" the DEPARTING customers. He's just that way, hates to see a party end.[swg]

Later![tup]

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]