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[trolleyboy]

Hi Pete glad that you are still here as well. You guys really know how to enjoy yourselves i feel 21 all over again well 19 actually as our legal age is lower. I don't usually buy trains but if it has traction i'm going to have to go out and grab up a copy in the morning. Glad you liked the steam whistle. It's actually brewed in a brewery in Toronto contained inside of the old John street roundhouse.

[trolleyboy]

Ted you came up for air. Good show. Tom glad you liked the new picture. I kinda like it myself. S37's one nice car to ride in very smooth. Sort of like our place's manager[swg][tup] That's an interestingly shapped pinata Ted it looks vaguly familiar , hmmm I can't quite make out what it is though. I think i'll join you in the black label as well.I'm not driving tonight so I'll let my hair down as well. Oh BTW your package was mailed from here yesterday so by the Canada Post/ USPS combo you should see it by my next birthday bash. thankfully it's niether parishable or breakable. [swg] Rob

[pwolfe]

Hi tom and all.

Thanks for the steam whistle draft [tup].Iwas just glancing at the OCT issue of TRAINS mag and there is an article on Philadelphia suburban with a photo of a streamlined Brill Bullet in 1964 on page 52
Great party [tup] PETE.

[siberianmo]

Awwwwwwwright - Ted is back. Enjoy your - ahem - respite [?] [swg] And, I see Ruthie has resumed her duties too ....... hmmmmmmmm.

Well, I can now check out and know the place is in good hands!

Leon the Night Man has the bar! Round on me for the [bday] Boy!

Tom

[trolleyboy]

Don't sweat the small stuff Tom i apprciate you hanging out here for the hour or so[tup][swg] What friends are for don't you think[tup]. I may meander out soon myself as well. My other half is over at her sisters soaking in the outdoor hot tub with the S-I-L and her fiancee. If I happen to see Ted on the way by I'll send him back in your direction. My guess is that he was called away. Hopefully not storm related.

[siberianmo]

Oh - you're back - thought you had left (again!) ..... nice new photo - and a much better size for a signature. Don't know why guys have to use such large pix in that area ... makes no sense to me, especially where repetitive posts are concerned ... oh well.

Nah, let 'em enjoy themselves up there ..... never know what kinda of a shock it would be to interrupt whatever is going on where the old guy, Ted is concerned! [swg]

Tom

[Anonymous]

[bday] Rob [bday], wow you cut a mean polka for a "old timer."[:D] Tom has you covered for any and all drinks you may order.[tup] Let's hear a chorus of "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Right, the 34 ballons are descending and the gals are rushing to sit on them 'til they burst for the door prize in one of them.[(-D] I thought you would approve![^] Pardon my redundency but I would like to add a second toast made earlier this afternoon. We greatfully hono(u)r our fellow Member of the "Order of the Permanent Stools," Historian extraordinair, solver of challanged cyber Cretin's woes, all 'round good Samaritan and a mainstay of the "Our" Place thread, hear, hear.[tup]

Now that Leon has extracted the last of the "Gate Crashers," [something about false I.D.?] Let the games begin! No this isn't just any "Smoker." This is a full throttle, main line "Our" Place Bash which Mentor Village shall not soon forget![:I] Water mattresses are prudently placed about the premises for those who wisely demure from driving. Mentor's "Finest" have discreetly inspected the upstairs bath tub fund.[:-^] The Mexican Pinata is in "full swing" and the Juke is free for our dancing or "Rocking" pleasure.[:D]

So, if anyone doesn't have a fine time or lacks the imagination for a cyber fling, its their own sorry "patoots" fault. That reminds me, the Rat's Patoot Room walls have been temporarily padded as a safety precaution.[:O] Okay gals, the "gangs all here," or will be shortly, so keep those "Bunny Tails" spring loaded. Tom, I'll have a Carlings Black Label for sipping my way through the crowd, if you please, thanks. Let me know if there is anything we have overlooked. Meanwhile, I'll be mingling with the guests. [bday] once again Rob and Boris, there should not be a need for any bell ringing tonight.[:D] CLANG. Godfrey Daniel, why does he hate me so?[:(!]

[trolleyboy]

Hey Tom do you want me to go upsatirs a knock on the floor of the penthouse. Looks as though everyone may have disappeared up there. I'm afraid to know what might be happening behind that particular closed door[?].[:O][swg][swg]

[siberianmo]

Hey Rob

We'll have other occassions to party 'round here - but as far as Birthday's go, this might be it. Yes, we'll have a 6th month party along with other milestones ... count on it.

I've gotta think about checking out. Perhaps the regulars will come through the door ...

Glad you enjoyed the Birthday Bash

See ya!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[trolleyboy]

Tom sorry that was my bad I hit the windows button while typing and the @#$%%^& thing kicked me off for a second but I'm better now [:D]

[trolleyboy]

hey Pete thanks for the well wishes. These fife and drum guys are quite good. The wife and I purchased the CD they made in 2003 ( get it in the Fort gift shop ) I played with them the couple of summers I spent there way back when. I'm looking into the sub question you recently laid on me. Once i find an answer of sorts I'll let you know. In the meantime party on dude let me grab you a steam whistle draft imported from TO. Tom hope mines not the last bash of the year. Perhaps we need to expand intio aniversaries.

[siberianmo]

Awwwwwwright - he's baaaaaaack! Don't do that! [swg]

Tom

[siberianmo]

Pete

I think Rob is either having 'puter problems or has left the scene!

We brought the Bathams up to the storage room - plenty in supply! [swg]

Tom

[trolleyboy]

Tom thanks for the great party thus far. I'm surly enjoying myself[;)][:p]. Hopefully our good friend Ted will make it back inin one piece[}:)][:X][:p]. I was contemplating my layout today. I've managed to amass afair fleet of streetcars so that will liley be my main focus now.Also as a birthday concession the CFO allowed me to layaway a holy grail of sorts. A Double ended street sweeper from MTS imports. Nice DT Brill quite similar to the S37 Russell sweeper at our museum[tup][^] I'm glad that you were able to deal with the daycare event earlier this evening. Hopefully it wasn't a hard feelings issue.[:(]

[pwolfe]

HI tom and all .

Able to pop in and wish ROB [bday][bday]to you. Perhaps you'll join me with a pint of your favourite[tup].By the aroma from the kitchen the[C=:-)] as done us proud again [wow][yeah]

I think there is one more keg of the Bathams special left in the siding perhaps I can bribe BORIS to put it on.Time to settle back wait for the Fife and Drum Corps and enjoy the company ALL THE BEST PETE[tup]

[siberianmo]

Rob Unless other guys sign up for the Birthday Watch List, this will be the last Birthday Bash for this year. The idea took hold ...

So, you may have the distinction of being the last in 2005 ........

Tom

[trolleyboy]

Tom I just saw mister Doyle He said he found a mound of dirt out behind the shed looks as though Boris dug his way back out. The drum corps said that they are only doing one set ( I marched them down here ) They brought their caravan of girls with them and are going to camp out in the woods behind the bar. Not to worry I purchased a couple kegs of Kieths for them from our supplier so they will be well taken care of. Haven't seen the good inspecter though, He's seems to be missing as well.

[siberianmo]

Okay - Boris is back .... but where in &^#*#$ is Ted, other than ...... [?]

The music isn't all that bad - but the Juke would be far better! Got some great tunes put in, just for this nite ...... but, let 'em rip! Go, Leon go ........ [swg]

Tom

[siberianmo]

Something strange going on - the Penthouse Suite is locked and both sets of keys are missing, including the Master. Ruthie is missing and Ted is [?][?][?]

Boris must be inside of his shed - which is also locked tiighter 'n a tick .....

Time to get some help with this - Tweeeeeeeeet, Tweeeeeeet - Inspector Clueless of the Local Constabulary and Mr. Doyle, Private Investigator get crackin'

Tom

[trolleyboy]

Oops looks like Boris has picked up the drum majors batton this might get kinda ugly no wait he's playing the bass drum. [:O] Never knew Boris had such musical talent. Nick's mentoring must be rubbing off. Even Leon's joining in though I'm not sure a moonshine jug is normally part of the F&D corps musical reprtoire.

[trolleyboy]

Oh Tom you will notice that I dragged the entire Fort george Fife and Drum corps along for some entertainment tonight as well. They are getting their gear on in the Rats Patoot room you should hear ah yes a rousing chorus of Brandywine and the Girl I left behind me. They said they'll do Yankee Doodle once they are drunk enough but you will likely get alot of Rule Britania by that point as well. I'm going to go over a shoot a round of pool; with the girls

[siberianmo]

I'm on it ....... [swg]

Tom

[trolleyboy]

Tom I passed Ted and Ruthie going towards the penthouse suite. [:0]Better check yup that's a Ruthie dummy over there by the pool tables. Boris is really chatting the dummy up as well that could be trouble[:0][B)][;)]

[trolleyboy]

Al thanks for the double. Your one great guy. You can always still join us we have many members on the left coast and some accross the pond . Yiou don't have to be there to be part of us. Two of our founding members are actually out your way now. Okay tom a round of praire fires for everyone if we are going to have sore heaads we might as well be sore every where [:0][}:)][xx(]

[siberianmo]

Okay - now you're here! [bday] - belated of course! Saw a couple of guys lurking in the shadows . Ted was here - now he isn't! Hmmmmmmm. Must be ujpstairs - quick- count the Gals ... should be 5 of 'em! [swg]

Tom

[passengerfan]

Good evening Tom and how about a CR and a round for the house and for the birthday boy Rob make his a double. I'm determined someone is going to wake up with a head pounding more than mine in the AM.
Trolleyboy Rob a toast for your birthday and may their be many more.
I almost joined the Halton Radial Group many yeras ago.

[trolleyboy]

hello everyone I made it finally took the comoputer forever to load up. Tom watch it I resemble a couple of those remarks [tup][:D] Ted a flagon of black lable with a cr chaser should melt the sanity away eh.

[siberianmo]

Hiya Rob I see you back there along with passengerfan Al C'mon!!!

Tom

[siberianmo]

[bday] To You [bday] To You [bday] Rob Austin [bday] To You! 34! [yeah] [wow] [swg]

Okay, a little fun with our friend from north of the border …….


A Canadian bloke is walking down the street with a case of beer under his arm.

His friend Randy stops him and asks, "Hey Dave! Whatcha got that case of beer for?"

"Well, I got it for my wife, you see?" answers Dave.

"Wow," exclaims Randy, "Great trade."


A French guest who was staying in a hotel in Edmonton phoned room service for some pepper. "Black pepper, or white pepper?" asked the concierge.
"Toilette pepper!"


What do urine samples and Canadian beer have in common?
The taste.


You know you're from Ontario when...

1. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway.
2. "Vacation" means going to Barrie/area for the weekend.
3. You measure distance in hours.
4. You often switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.
5. Your grandparents drive at 65 mph through 13 feet of snow during a raging blizzard, without flinching.
6. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.
7. There are 7 empty cars running in the parking lot at the Canadian Tire store at any given time.
8. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
9. Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.
10. You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, construction.

RUNNER UPS

You know several people who have hit deer more than once.
You use a down comforter in the summer.
You carry jumper cables in your car and your girlfriend knows how to use them.
You have enough French vocabulary to get by some of the day in Ottawa without them thinking that you're a completely incapable American.

Canadian Temperature Conversion Chart

50 Fahrenheit (10 C)
New Yorkers try to turn on the heat.
Canadians plant gardens.

40 Fahrenheit (4.4 C)
Californians shiver uncontrollably
Canadians Sunbathe.

35 Fahrenheit (1.6 C)
Italian Cars won't start
Canadians drive with the windows down

32 Fahrenheit (0 C)
Distilled water freezes
Canadian water gets thicker.

0 Fahrenheit (-17.9 C)
New York City landlords finally turn on the heat.
Canadians have the last cookout of the season.

-40 Fahrenheit (-40 C)
Hollywood disintegrates.
Canadians rent some videos.

-60 Fahrenheit (-51 C)
Mt. St. Helen's freezes.
Canadian Girl Guides sell cookies door-to-door.

-100 Fahrenheit (-73 C)
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole
Canadians pull down their earflaps.

-173 Fahrenheit (-114 C)
Ethyl alcohol freezes.
Canadians get frustrated when they can't thaw the keg.

-459.4 Fahrenheit (-273 C)
Absolute zero; all atomic motion stops.
Canadians start saying "cold, eh? "

-500 Fahrenheit (-295 C)
Hell freezes over.
The Leafs win the Cup

Enjoy! [swg]

Tom[4:-)] [oX)][img]

[Anonymous]

ROB !!!