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[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]

[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.[:(]

[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

[siberianmo]

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

Tom

[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.

[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 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)]

[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?[:(!]

[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

[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]

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

[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.

[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

[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]

Oh Ted I'll apologize in advance for the note I enclosed in the package. My writing is almost as desiferable as my thread posting [:O] It is written in pidgeon engli***hough so no speacial decoding devise will be required. [:D] Hey look at all the neat stuff that just came out of the pinata!!! Awk and Boris are going wild.

[Anonymous]

No, I couldn't get a word in edgewise and then Ruthy broke a heel on her shoe, honest. Let the "good times rock and roll." Not to worry, my social instincts will see the party through in good order. But Clueless, why are you arresting me? I had no idea of Ruthy's age and P.I. Doyle will vouch for me. What? but I'm innocent I tell ya, innocent.

[trolleyboy]

Well gentlemen thank-you very much for tthe extra enjoyable evening./ [bday]bash. I gave my keys for the trolley to Leon ( I trained him myself ) [tup][^]He's gonna take me home. REveryone have a double round of your fav poison on me and remember. Keep the pole or Pan on the wire. [;)][:o)][:p] Rob

[trolleyboy]

[oops] Ted's being dragged away from the party,wait gentlemen as the party-ee I would like you to show some lienancy to poor Ted. what oh yes another inspection of the tub can be arranged. Sheesh sorry Tom that one 's going on my tab.

[Anonymous]

Rob I'm calling you on the "cell" from the Village Hoosegow. I only have one call so could you put me "in touch" with Tom's lawyer? Thanks old friend, like always, I know I can count on you. Happy Birthday and hope to see ya's all tomorrow.

[pwolfe]

HI ROB
I have TRAINS on subscription and I may get it a little earlier than the stores the OCTOBER ISSUE may not be out yet it it has a NS LOCOS. ON THE FRONT.I hope this helps. I would hate it if you got the wrong one
In the U.K. the age legally is 18. I remember in 1968 at the end of B.R. steam going to LIVERPOOL and finishing in a pub after my last visit to to a B.R. steam shed.
Thanks for letting me enjoy your party and Tom for hosting it [tup] PETE

[siberianmo]

And so .......... another "Our" Place Birthday Bash has come to an end. A great time was had by all. [yeah][wow][tup]

Will Rob make it to the outdoor hot tub in time for a soak [?]
Will Ted soon see the light of day as a free man [?]
Will Pete flee to his country of origin, wondering what a strange breed of cats he left behind [?]
Will Nick submit to the Siren's song as sung by CIndy [?]
Will we ever learn what really took place in the Penthouse Suite [?] [}:)][:-,]

Stay tuned, for the answers to these and other mind bending thoughts here at the home of Classic Trains - real or model known as "Our" Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment! [swg]

Nite! [zzz]

Tom[4:-)][oX)]

[siberianmo]

Let us never forget those whose lives were snuffed out by a brand of evil, condoned only by a despicable element unworthy of life itself. May the eternal flames of Satan’s lair greet those who caused and supported the horrors of September 11th, 2001.

SUNDAY’s NEWS & SUMMARY of RECENT POSTS

We’re CLOSED on SUNDAY’s. As always, you may drop off your messages by dropping them thru the slots in either set of front doors.

News of the Day:

(1) Repeat Consider helping those who are suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina.

(2) CONTEST

Okay guys - who do you think has the most Posts on this thread through the first 100 pages excluding me[?]

I've got the tally - but thought you'd like to engage in a bit of chance. Winner gets Open Bar - any Mon, Tues or Wed nite 'til closing!

Bonus prize: Keys to the Penthouse Suite for a weekend nite if you come closest to the leading number of Posts.

(1) Guess the customer who has the most ..... (name only)
(2) Pick a number for the most Posts ....

EXCLUDE ME IN BOTH CATEGORIES

Participants thus far:

Nick says trolleyboy Rob ….. no guesstimate for the number.
Rob says wrwatkins *** ….. revised guesstimate pending.
Doug says trolleyboy Rob …. revised guesstimate pending.
Ted says trolleyboy Rob …... no guesstimate for the number.
Pete says nickinwestwales … 180 for the most Posts.

CONTEST CLOSES MONDAY - tally released on TUESDAY!

SUMMARY

Name - Date/Time - (Page#) – Remarks

(1) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 00:53:04 (102) Saturday’s News & Summary

(2) barndad Doug Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 07:47:23 (102)

(3) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 09:34:55 (102) reply to barndad

(4) BMTRAINS Alex Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 09:48:34 (103) First visit to “Our” Place

(5) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 10:04:43 (103) reply to BMTRAINS

(6) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 11:11:18 (103)

(7) rgroeling Chris Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 12:24:48 (103)

(8) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 12:43:00 (103) reply to Theodorebear

(9) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 12:54:23 (103) reply to rgroeling

(10) rgroeling Chris Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 14:19:16 (103)

(11) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 14:38:31 (103) reply to bgroeling

(12) rgroeling Chris Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 14:58:57 (103)

(13) pwolfe Pete Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 17:28:58 (103)

(14) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 17:29:56 (103)

(15) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 18:17:18 (103) reply to pwolfe & nickinwestwales

(16) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 18:21:58 (103)

(17) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 18:30:58 (103) Birthday Watch List

(18) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 18:40:09 (103)

(19) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 19:35:55 (103)

(20) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 20:03:11 (103) reply to Theodorebear

(21) barndad Doug Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 20:45:26 (103)

(22) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:02:00 (103) Rob’s B’day

(23) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:14:40 (103)

(24) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:19:38 (104)

(25) passengerfan Al Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:20:18 (104)

(26) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:22:39 (104) reply to trolleyboy

(27) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:25:05 (104)

(28) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:27:17 (104)

(29) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:28:40 (104)

(30) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:31:52 (104)

(31) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:35:05 (104)

(32) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:35:14 (104)

(33) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:41:01 (104)

(34) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:46:13 (104)

(35) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:51:38 (104)

(36) pwolfe Pete Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:53:45 (104)

(37) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:56:57 (104)

(38) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:58:09 (104)

(39) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 21:59:44 (104)

(40) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:01:24 (104)

(41) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:03:34 (104)

(42) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:13:48 (104)

(43) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:15:04 (105)

(44) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:16:18 (105)

(45) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:17:51 (105)

(46) siberianmo Tom Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:21:29 (105)

(47) pwolfe Pete Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:24:44 (105)

(48) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:25:21 (105)

(49) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:29:46 (105)

(50) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:35:31 (105)

(51) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:36:07 (105)

(52) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:40:20 (105)

(53) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:43:20 (105)

(54) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:43:50 (105)

(55) pwolfe Pete Posted: 10 Sep 2005, 22:50:38 (105)

(56) siberianmo Tom Posted: 11 Sep 2005, 00:53:45 (105) The End!

=======================================
That’s it! [tup][;)]
Tom (Siberianmo) [4:-)] [oX)]
Proprietor of “Our” Place, an adult eating & drinking establishment!

[Anonymous]

Try, try, again![:(!] A wise man once said: "You can't cheat an honest man." How true! Ruthy explained everything to everyone's satisfaction. While I was reparing her shoe downstairs in the shop, she retreated to the Penthouse "away from the madding crowd." Seems Insp. Clueless (living up to his name) took the words of P.I. Doyle, who hasn't had a case in months, that Ruthy was under age. He had mistaken a Minor "Party Crasher's" age for Ruthy's. Doyle's license is now in question although I probably will not sue for "false arrest." Once again, "all is well that ends well."

From the delirious to the very sober for just a moment. On this date four years ago, the U.S. added to our chronicles another: "Day which will live in infamy." We were feeling pretty sorry for oursleve's until the U.K. suffered a similar attack just this year. In the same way our two countries survived Pearl Harbor and Manila; the Fall of Singapore and Dunkirk; we will not only survive but see the day when "things will come to right" (Winston Churchill 1940). It is a different war, to be sure, but the result will be the same so long as we are made of that "sterner stuff" that saw our "best generation" through their "darkest days." In these days, 60 years hence, may we remain focused on what we had to lose then and could lose now. "United we stand, divided we fall" has the same message today as it has always had. "Be not afraid!"

Okay, back to the mop, broom, vacuum, air freshner, disinfectant and bon fire.[:O] Let's make this a good day for renewal and thanks to all who participated in one "hullava" good "B'day Bash. Hope you got the card Rob, looking forward to "snail mail." So long for now and Happy Rails to all.[:D]

[Anonymous]

Good morning Rob. A belated brithday greeting. Last night we went out to dinner and did not get back til 11 PM. By then my eyes were too crossed to see the computer, so a belated birthday wish. Hope that you had a wonderful bash and all of the regulars at Our Place chimed in to wish you a happy one. I had my big 65 a couple of months ago and it was great.

Have many more,
***

[Anonymous]

Good morning Y'all,

Lets have a round of coffee and a moment of silence for what happened four years ago today. We lost many a good citien an that tragic day which started the current morass in the world. It truly is a day to reflect on how the world has changed probably for the worse since that tragic day.

I annot say my usual saluation "Cheers" today as it is not a cheery day.

***

[pwolfe]

HI Tom and all

May I add to the good words from Tom, Ted and *** on this sad day. Surely good WILL eventuly triumph over evil.GOD BLESS AMERICA. PETE.(from England).

[nickinwestwales]

Gentlemen,a minutes silence to mark the lost and a toast to the N.Y.P.D,F.D,emergency services and citizens who brought so many out at such cost to themselves. Respects to all this day,nick

[jlampke]

Have to agree with the above, that is that the world certainly has changed in the last four years and (sadly), probably and irrevocably for the worst. Support the troops and God bless America!!

[trolleyboy]

Good evening gentlemen. Let me just add my thought's, to those already expressed. My father is a retired police officer so this tradgedy was "real " for my family as well. Again let me express my heart felt thanks to al lwho participated yesterday it was fun. [tup] Tom my updated guesstimate would be 185 for ***.Oh and I did make it in time to soak my toes and help clean up.Ted I did phone the lawyer,they said that they would see to it by monday morning but it looks like one of the senior partners must have pulled some strings. Not sure if it was Dewey, Cheatam or Howe though.[;)] Anyhow I'll get the bobcat and help with the burn pile. See you all tomorrow. Rob