"OUR" PLACE - SEE NEW THREAD!

[siberianmo]

G'day West Coast S Dave

Hit 'n run, eh [?] Working on Saturday's should be outlawed ...... Geesh! [swg]

Thought for sure that URL I posted would have at least begun some interest 'round here. Well, once again - can lead that horse to water, but .......... [;)]

I expect to check in this evening around 6 PM (Central Time) - maybe a bit earlier. Nevertheless, all seems to be in waiting for Trainnut484 Russell's 34th! Birthday Bash! [yeah][wow][bday] Party starts at 7:30 PM (Central Time)!

Any comments regarding the A.C. Gilbert American Flyer and the Pullman/Bradley design that passengerfan Al brought up [?]

Gotta run - Cindy is in this afternoon to spot me a few hours behind the bar! She just returned from her lingerie show over at Victoria Secret's ......... [}:)] and didn't have much time to change outfits! She will, though ....... [:(!]

See ya!

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

[bday] To You [bday] To You [bday] To Russell [bday] To You! [yeah][wow] 34!
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Russell's first visit to "Our" Place

QUOTE: Trainnut484 Posted: 27 Jun 2005, 15:52:18

Posts: 449
Joined: 09 Oct 2002
Location: Kansas City
Just a friendly reminder for those at or soon will be trackside in the summer heat. Be sure to pack alot of bottled water, something to snack on, and a place to get in out of the heat. Have a safe summer .

Take care,

Russell

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Looks like I'm outta here until late tonight ........... have a great Birthday Bash! [tup][tup][tup]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[Gunns]

Hi All.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Russell!!!

I need A cold one, how about 25 oz. of "Fat Tire Ale". Just got back from the work day, it was hot but we got a lot done. Check the Museum thread...

Ted I lean toward the smooth sides, painted in Santa Fe Green, the 2926 hauled trains no.s 1 and 2 also 23 and 24 in this configuration for most of its service. were these train no.s "name trains"?

Tom I would like the "Special" please... Gonna kick back, and I see that "Red Green" is on the tube.

Ahhh Bier....
Gunns

[Trainnut484]

Hello Ted and everyone [:D] I'm here

Russell

[Anonymous]

Happy [bday] to you happy [bday] to you, happy [bday] dear Russel, Happy [bday] to you. Welcome all to the gala. Enjoy the fine B.B.Q. and music. Great to see ya [b]Russell[.b]. Many happy returns, Ted

[Trainnut484]

Thanks Tom, Dave, Kevin, and Ted for the b day greetings. I would like a Capt Morgan's rum and coke for this occasion. That will hit the spot. I think I'll dab into the buffet.

Russell

[Anonymous]

The combined bands are opening with the "Beer Barrel Polka" just for you Russ. How about "letting it all hang-out" with Jemima, she's a little heavy but a great Polka dancer. Yes, Gunns the A.T.S.F. green smooth sides is best. I'll leave the train "names" to the experts. Have a Bier and enjoy. Ted

[Anonymous]

Okay don't be shy. Capt. Morgan's Rum it is Russell. here is a funny hat and let's "get it on" the evening is young.

[Trainnut484]

Ted, I might need a crash course in polka dancing since I have two left feet to begin with. After a few rum and cokes, I'll have two left feet plus two left hands [(-D]

Russell

BTW Ted, great job with the decorations [tup][yeah][wow]

[Anonymous]

Hey guys, don't forget to hang on to your ticket stubs. The door prize is the Walther's Super Chief HO train set. Where are Dave and Rob? I guess they are discussing security with Inspector Clueless. Here comes the Birthday cake, candles and you know what.[:O] [b]Russ every one expects a speech after cutting the cake. Try not to pass out while blowing out the candles first.

[Trainnut484]

AHHHH that rum "n" coke tastes great Ted [tup]. Earlier today, I went to a casino for the first time in about four years, and I took my wife and mother with me. No big winnings, unless $11.05 on the 1c machines counts as big. We had a great time, especially my mother who has never been in a casino until now. She's the one that one the $11.05.

Russell

[Trainnut484]

Speech [?] Ok, but make sure those boots are high enough [}:)][;)]

Are those candles, or emergency flares [?][:0]

Russell

[Anonymous]

Don't worry 'bout the "two step" Russ[/b,] Jamima will do all the leading you need. Somebody take that whistle from Boris...He's driving me nuts, already. Oh Oh, we better cut the cake soon or [b]Lucy will suffocate. Great ribs, eh?[tup]

[Trainnut484]

Ted, the food is terrific [dinner]. Another refill on the rum 'n' coke please. I've got my safety goggles on waiting for the "surprise" in the cake [;)]. Uhh is Boris allowed to dip into the icing [alien][?]

[Anonymous]

I have my fishing waders on Russ so let's get to the cake first then the speech. Who wants to do the honors for letting the gal out of the bag?[[oops] [^] OH GEEMINS I can't believe the band is playing "hes a jolly good fellow" now. Hire the handicaped, the're funny to watch![:(!] Okay, here comes the count down: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Egads its Leon! What the vodoo happened to [b] Lucy?

[Trainnut484]

[:0][B)] Leon [?] Pulling double duty here ?? EGADS

[passengerfan]

Happy Birthday Russell
I'll have a crown royal and a round for the house to toast the birthday party.
Gunns AT&SF trains 1-2 were the old Santa Fe De-Luxe later Coach heavyweight and lightweight CALIFORNIA LIMITED and 23 and 24 were the Grand Canyon. Both were heavyweights with the latter receiving several lightweight cars in the period we are talking about. Still think a mixture of the two types of cars would not look bad. But know for a fact the big Santa fe Northerns pulled 19-20 most often after it was streamlined they were the power between Colorado and Los Angeles until 1947 when the PAs took over.

[Anonymous]

Now I get it. The Village Bakery mixed up their deliveries. We got cake for the lady's lengerie shop and they got Lucy You just can't trust "hired help" these days[banghead] First, let me fire the band, then I'll get on the phone to the Bakery. Hang in there Russell All is not lost!

[Anonymous]

Crown Royal it is Al Thanks for coming also for great info. on the A.T.S.F. runs. Take it easy on the Capt. Morgans Russ...that's 120 proof special export.[:O] Okay, we will have a re-run on the cake thing. Leon's on his way and Lucy should be here any moment via Village taxi.[xx(]

[Trainnut484]

Ladies lingerie shop eh. HMMmm. I can take the cake with Leon over there and switch him for Lucy [;)][}:)]

[Anonymous]

Yikes! I'm an hour late! Please put the next round on me, and make sure trainnut484 doesn't try to buy his own drinks? I don't see the birthday boy here ... is he playing pool in the back? I'll just mosey on over and have a looksee ....[;)]

[Anonymous]

Its just as well that Lucy will be late...she will make her entrance from the stair case in the Bikini I bought from "petty cash."[swg] I'll play Sy Zentner's "The Stripper" on the Juke box as she saunters down the steps[:D] Hey Al grab a half octave of those baby backs while we refill that Crown Royal.[^] Think I need a double J & B on the rocks, myself.[tup]

[Trainnut484]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Theodorebear

Crown Royal it is Al Thanks for coming also for great info. on the A.T.S.F. runs. Take it easy on the Capt. Morgans Russ...that's 120 proof special export.[:O] Okay, we will have a re-run on the cake thing. Leon's on his way and Lucy should be here any moment via Village taxi.[xx(]

Congrats Ted on your 100th post [tup][yeah][wow][{(-_-)}][8D]

You have now reached the blue two star level [:)]

I wouldn't have less than 120 proof [}:)][;)]

Russell

[Anonymous]

Hey barndad, glad you could make it. There is a mix up but no one seems to mind. The beautiful and talented Lucy will be along any minute. Here is that Bier you ordered. Sit, relax and hang in for the festivities.[:D] I gotta check on that funny smell coming from the galley.

[Trainnut484]

Glad you made it barndad [:)]

[Anonymous]

Thanks Russell. Actually, I'm way over 100, changed handles a couple of times...no big deal. Geez, that "smell" from the kitchen is {b]Boris' left boot.[alien] He tried to "fire walk" over the charcoals.[:O] Showing off to Ruthie again.[:(!] Hope we see a few more "Regulars" but I know a few had "planned" week ends. We may be small but we are DYNOMITE! Russell, do you have your speech ready for after Lucy', Mmmm showing?

[Trainnut484]

I layed my speech cue cards on the jukebox, but they're gone [:0]. I can try to wing it though. (Taps glass with spoon) AHEM..Test one two..Test on..wait-a-minute. Oh great Boris [alien] has been messing around with the microphone and amp. Oh well here goes

I raise my glass to all who are here tonight and those who are here in spirit. Thanks for a great party. [^]

One more rum 'n' coke please. Thanks [:)]

Russell

[Anonymous]

At the risk of talking to myself, maybe we should move the party into the pool room with the Track Gang. They have a bigger turn out and we could challange the winners. Looks like there will be a lot of "leftovers." And, I'm sure Boris will be happy to hear that. [b]Russell,[b] let me wish you a very happy 34th and hope that sometime our paths may cross in the "real" world. I need to tend to the fires before there are anymore failed attempts. Let's put that "speech" and Lucy's "cake walk" on hold for now. We can take a "rain check" for when the "Regulars" are a bit more "regular." For now, I must put it away for another day. Once again, [bday] and "keep the faith." There may be a Super Chief again "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." See ya again real soon, Ted

[Trainnut484]

Well fellas it was a great party. Small in numbers, but packed a powerful punch. Thanks to Lucy for her cake performance. Good thing tomorrow is recoop day (thats recooperating from Leon's cake "episode").

Thanks again and take care [:)]

Russell

[Anonymous]

Right, this Post goes in the mail slot on either side of the doors. Murphy's law prevailed throughout all of last night but, by Gosh, we still had a lot of fun.[tup] Russell is "no worse for wear" and "Our" Place sustained little or no damage a'tall. Come to that, this was perhaps the most civilized "Bash" in recent memory.[8D] One year older and many years wiser, right Russell? Thanks to all those who could make it. We hope you'll return for many more.[tup]

Barndad, or anybody, what color is "Santa Fe" green? The "green" I remember is more of a "washed out" Olive Drab on those "squared off" over-sized windows and "sill sides channeled" cars. Walther's had a special "run" of these kits back in the 1980's. I should've bought some but I was doing B & O and Southern back then (still am). *** did you indeed draw "haazardous duty pay" while traveling in London? Tom, the place is still "intact" and aside from the Band that helped "kill live music;" all went well. Oh, Boris will need another pair of Boondockers.[(-D]

Okay, its Sunday and time for kicking off the shoes and relaxing after a very looong Homily (Sermon) from Vicar O'Mally at the Chapel.[zzz] I hope everyone survives the weekend safe and "in one piece." Happy rails all, Ted