"OUR" PLACE - SEE NEW THREAD!

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all

OO me head. I have the puter set to flash up when FREE is mentioned[:-,] so may I have the Coffee CM3 bought and TOM's free breakfast .

What a great day yesterday was at the bar and a wonderful bash last night[tup][tup][tup].

I believe the track gang are hiding in the Can-Am tunnel with not a lot of work going on,
still it is their fault for making pigs of themselves on the H&H's Hammer ROB brewed[:O].

As DOUG and CM3 say the bar is a bit of a wreak but it will no doubt be up and running by tonite [yeah].

Thanks for the kind words TOM and am really glad you enjoyed it. It was great fun.
I really do hope I can get to Our Place while over the pond although the hours might be a bit strange. I DO know I am going to miss the bar and the regulars [:(].

That was a great breakfast TOM so I will be generous with the tip[^]. PETE.

[siberianmo]

G'day Gents!

A fine May 19th here in mid-Continent USA – early morning rains have departed, leaving us with some blue skies, comfortable temps (for now) and perhaps the passing of a “low” that has been keeping us in the “gloom” for over a week. Speaking of mid-80s tomorrow and into next week. Summer is en route!

Many THANX to all who took the time and made the effort to stop by with B’day greetings and special Posts! [tup] Especially appreciate all who participated in the “Bash” last night! [tup] [tup] [tup] Rather than single out anyone, let me say that a good time was had by all – and if you missed it – well, you missed it! [swg]

The day was quite full of activities, least of all the trip to the Busch Stadium. Another good day and another win for the Birds of St. Louis! [tup]

My day got off to a rousing start, THANX to those who Posted early greetings, Pix and stories designed to “make my day!” You succeeded!! [tup]

That Special Gazette piece put together by Nick ‘spilled the beans,’ eh[?] Now you all KNOW the history of the von Weber’s of Mentor! [swg] Leave it to Sir Nick to come up with the family tree! There are times I feel as if I’m living in one . . . [swg]

Been thinking about the show of support and it goes a long way toward suppressing any notion I may have about the sun setting on our bar ‘n grill. Always figured that a small, tight nucleus is far better than one of those “hit ‘n run” places where no one really gets to know the other guy.

I see where coalminer3 CM3 will be away for a few days – I believe this was included in my “Planned Absences” Emails of a couple of weeks ago. Belt tightening time is upon us, Gents as our ‘dependables’ are temporarily vacating the premises! So, next week our mid-morning time slot is OPEN! Any takers [?] We also have pwolfe Pete departing for Merry Olde on Monday for a bit over a month away . . . a void extremely hard to fill – if at all.

So, let’s see: BK – Lars – CM3 & Pete – followed by Moi week after next. Belt tightening, fer sure, fer sure!

Back to the B’day – really liked those Pennsy Posts – GG1s and the Broadway Ltd!! Lots of effort put forth by Lars and given his situation – one just has to be awed by the fact that he was able to produce these things . . .

barndad Doug’s “productions” are always a thing to marvel at – and the “surprise” CN Patch was something else, indeed! Pete’s wit, Pix and unslefishness added most positively to the mix as did the wonderful Posts from trolleyboy Rob!! Cannot forget the “toast’ from our friend and “Mentorite” Theodore-the-bear-man Ted! and the contributions from wanswheel Mike-the-URLMeisterMonster! Perhaps the most pleasant surprise of the night was the visit by jlampke John! Good news from him and good having him amongst us – even for a short while. [tup]

As I stated last night – whoever the guys are who organized the Bash – a heartfelt THANX and congrats for a job well done!

Free breakfasts this fine day! Boris ring it . . . .


Tom [4:-)] [oX)]

[coalminer3]

Good Morning Barkeep and All Present; also greetings to the explosives-sniffing dogs, the bomb squad, first responders, fire laddies (No Boris, the spittoon is not a fire helmet), and the satellite truck folks from WMEN (TV for all Greater Mentorians). Sometimes the aftermath is more fun than the party. I heard that several networks were bidding for video footage of Tom's party: these included Animal Planet, ESPN, Speed, and Outdoor Life Network. BTW, how are we going to get the elephants out from under the pool table?

Coffee, please, round for the house - straight or via an IV, and $ for the jukebox.

A few comments.

AL - Humbly sorry I forgot to mention the B&O postings from the other day, and thanks again for PRR material.

Pete - DMU item(s) were a nice addition.

Lars - Thanks for Broadway post

John - Good to hear from you sir, and congratulations on your recent achievement.

Nick - Weber's Rangers(?) - Gives new meaning to "Headquarters in the Brush."

I will be off line until abt. next Thursday (psychotic road trip from !@#$ with the school kiddies). But I will try and get back later today.

work safe

[siberianmo]

courtesy: www.viarail.ca

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


FRIDAY’s INFO & SUMMARY of POSTS


Friday! Time for a cuppa Joe – some pastries from The Mentor Village Bakery and of course a selection from our Menu Board for a <light> or <traditional> breakfast! [swg] [tup]


Daily Wisdom


You’re bound to succeed if you have ignorance and confidence.



Info for the Day:

Railroads from Yesteryear – To be Announced!


* Weekly Calendar:

TODAY: Pizza Nite! & Steak Nite!
Saturday: Steak ‘n Trimmin’s Nite! – and –
ENCORE! Saturday


MVP Award Winners

April 2006 . . . LoveDome Lars



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Comedy Corner


Yarns from the Barn
(from barndad Doug’s Posts)

[:I] One day two cowboys were riding together out in the desert. The first cowboy had to take a leak, so they stopped by a huge cactus. While the second cowboy was waiting, he heard a scream and a gunshot from behind the cactus, He ran to help his friend and found him lying on the ground, bleeding from the ***. By his side was a dead rattlesnake. The first cowboy knew he had to act fast, and said "You wait here, and don't do any movin' around. I'm going to town for the doctor!"
He rode as fast as he could into town and pulled up at the doctor's office. Running inside, he grabbed the doctor and said "My friend needs you right away. He's been bitten by a rattlesnake!"
The doctor said "Mrs. Cartwright just went into labor, and I have to head out to their ranch to deliver the baby. But here's what you do. Get back to your friend as fast as you can. Make him comfortable. Then you have to find the bite wound, and suck all the venom out of it. Keep sucking until you're sure it's all out. Then, bandage him up and bring him here."
"Ok, Doc" said the cowboy, and rode away on his horse as fast as it could carry him. Presently he got back to his friend, dismounted, and approached him.
"What did the doctor say?" asked the first cowboy.
"He said you're gonna die." [:I][/green]


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The Mentor Village Emporium Theatre

NOW SHOWING:

Double Features and Three Stooges Short Subject!

. . . Sunday, May 14th thru May 20th: A Fish Called Wanda (1988) starring: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline & Michael Palin –and- The French Connection (1971) starring: Gene Hackman & Ray Scheider. SHORT: Restless Knights (1935).

COMING ATTRACTIONS:

. . . Sunday, May 21st thru May 27th: The Pink Panther (1964) starring: Peter Sellers, David Niven & Capucine –and- The Odd Couple (1968) starring: Jack Lemon & Walter Mathau. SHORT: Pop Goes the Easel (1935).



SUMMARY

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

(1) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 18 May 2006, 04:02:43 (333) B’day!

(2) barndad Doug Posted: 18 May 2006, 05:21:08 (333) B’day, CN!

(3) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 06:27:02 (333) Thursday’s Info & Summary

(4) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 18 May 2006, 07:24:20 (333) B’day, etc.

(5) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 18 May 2006, 07:53:18 (333) B’day, GG1s

(6) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 18 May 2006, 07:56:45 (333) B’day announcement!

(7) pwolfe Pete Posted: 18 May 2006, 08:16:43 (333) B’day

(8) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 08:17:04 (333) Acknowledgments!

(9) coalminer3 CM3 Posted: 18 May 2006, 08:17:07 (333) WVA Report! & B’day!

(10) pwolfe Pete Posted: 18 May 2006, 11:39:00 (333) B’day Inclusive Post!

(11) pwolfe Pete Posted: 18 May 2006, 12:02:09 (333) B’day: British DMUs

(12) pwolfe Pete Posted: 18 May 2006, 12:19:48 (334) B’day: British DMUs, part deux

(13) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 18 May 2006, 14:34:55 (334) B’day

(14) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 18 May 2006, 16:12:26 (334) B’day Inclusive Post!

(15) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 18 May 2006, 16:24:21 (334) B’day ENCORE: BC Rail

(16) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 18 May 2006, 16:28:32 (334) B’day: PRR Broadway Ltd!

(17) pwolfe Pete Posted: 18 May 2006, 17:00:46 (334) B’day

(18) passengerfan Al Posted: 18 May 2006, 17:22:44 (334) B’day: PRR Streamlined cars

(19) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 18:58:09 (334) B’day Acknowledgments!

(20) barndad Doug Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:10:13 (334) B’day

(21) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:11:52 (334) B’day

(22) wanswheel Mike Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:14:40 (334) B’day

(23) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:16:35 (334) B’day

(24) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:23:46 (334) B’day

(25) barndad Doug Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:27:15 (334) B’day

(26) jlampke John Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:31:49 (334) B’day

(27) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:37:35 (334) B’day

(28) LoveDomes Lars Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:40:05 (334) for John

(29) barndad Doug Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:46:18 (334) B’day

(30) pwolfe Pete Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:47:18 (334) Pix & B’day

(31) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:49:42 (334) B’day

(32) barndad Doug Posted: 18 May 2006, 19:56:07 (335) B’day

(33) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:06:39 (335) B’day

(34) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:07:31 (335) B’day

(35) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:22:54 (335) B’day

(36) Theodorebear Ted Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:23:02 (335) B’day

(37) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:24:46 (335) Pix & B’day

(38) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:32:38 (335) B’day

(39) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:35:57 (335) B’day

(40) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:46:41 (335) Pix & B’day

(41) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:52:31 (335) B’day

(42) wanswheel Mike Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:54:32 (335) B’day song & URLs

(43) trolleyboy Rob Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:56:56 (335) Pix & B’day

(44) pwolfe Pete Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:57:19 (335) B’day

(45) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 20:59:15 (335) B’day

(46) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 21:07:04 (335) B’day

(47) nickinwestwales Nick Posted: 18 May 2006, 21:18:20 (335) B’day

(48) barndad Doug Posted: 18 May 2006, 21:18:20 (335) B’day

(49) pwolfe Pete Posted: 18 May 2006, 21:38:49 (335) B’day

(50) siberianmo Tom Posted: 18 May 2006, 21:48:44 (335) G’nite!




That’s it! [tup][;)]


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

[Anonymous]

Good morning all! I'd order a light breakfast, but the tables and chairs are gone, which usually happens here after a birthday, and the mentor Village inspectors won't let me enter the building anyway until they have determined the premises are safe! Terrific.

I'll be attending a new (for me) train club meeting in Chicago tonight, to see what they do, and let ya'll know more about it later. For now ... I'm off to work!

[:I] Some retired deputy sheriffs went to a retreat in the mountains. To save money, they decided to sleep two to a room. No one wanted to room with Daryl because he snored so badly. They decided it wasn't fair to make one of them stay with him the whole time, so they voted to take turns.
The first deputy slept with Daryl and comes to breakfast the next morning with his hair a mess and his eyes all bloodshot.
They said, "Man, what happened to you?" He said, "Daryl snored so loudly, I just sat up and watched him all night."
The next night it was a different deputy's turn. In the morning, same thing--hair all standing up, eyes all blood-shot.
They said, "Man, what happened to you? You look awful!"
He said, "Man, that Daryl! Shakes the roof. I watched him all night." The third night was Frank's turn. Frank was a big burly ex-football player; a man's man. The next morning he came to breakfast bright eyed and bushy tailed.
"Good morning," he said. They couldn't believe it!
They said, "Man, what happened?" He said, "Well, we got ready for bed. I went and tucked Daryl into bed and kissed him good night. He sat up and watched me all night long." [:I]

[siberianmo]

Evenin' Gents!

Well it has come to the time for me to say "Nite!" [zzz] That's what happens when one gets to be 68! [swg]

Good to see Nick come by - and that means 3:30 AM his time! Good grief, man - when do you sleep [?] Always good to see ya and appreciate your participation! [tup]

My heartfelt appreciation to all who took the time and made the effort to stop by during the "live" portion of this evening's festivities! THANX to:

Doug - Mike - John - Lars - Pete - Rob - Ted 'n Nick! [tup] [tup] [tup] All of those multiple Posts really kept the flow going strong! [yeah] Eight guys "live" - that ain't bad, not bad at all! [wow]

For all who worked so hard at organizing this event: THANX! [tup]

For all who put together such fine Posts with Pix - URLs and stories: THANX! [tup]

Catch y'all in the AM . . . .

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

I'll have another drink and join in the toast with you DOUG[tup]. As you say the bar looks a bit different than it did a few hours earlier but the tip jar is mighty full.
I see NICK made it, great[tup].
Its been a great[bday] bash but the track gang have escaped and have found the home brew so I think I will hide out the way for a while.
PETE.

[nickinwestwales]

[bday][bday][bday][bday][bday][bday][bday][bday][-I guess we`ve all got the idea


The Mentor Village Gazette staff have pleaded long and hard with me to allow them the freedom of a wider press,and having seen their efforts for myself,I am delighted to do so,may I please present-a brief history of Mentor Village`s founding family,the Webers...

As has been related before in these pages,the fortunes of Mentor and the Weber`s have been inextricably linked since those far off days when the Kommandent,together with Austin & Kramer,his assisstants,carved their iron road through the mountains and established Mentor as a division point and railroad town.
During the civil war,Mentor offered up two fighting units:-the volunteer foot and Weber`s Ranger`s,a light cavalry unit.
Whilst nominally on the side of the abolitionists,the troops were generally of the opinion that anyone stepping into Mentor County bearing arms was fair game and thus for the greater part of the conflict the whole area was treated as neutral territory by both sides,an attitude which has endured.
By late 1883( a `date` only significant to exact-scale 4-mm modellers) Weber the elder had joined the ancestors,leaving his sons to continue his line.
Whilst the elder boy was happy with the commonplace of routine,the younger wished for the world-now.!-his is the name on the tickets for the return trip of the Titanic,the grand tour that ground to a halt in Sarajevo---exciting times.
About this time,the family moved back into the city--just in time for prohibition,which they naturally took in their stride.
It is between then and now that our host & steamed proprieter was introduced into a cynical world and has ,through generous donation of his time and enthusiasm, created a delightful escape from the cares of the day which we all take advantage of happily.

[4:-)][oX)]]TOM-----HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND-May your years be long and glorious [tup][^][tup][tup][^][tup]

VITO-bring on the banquet..!!!
Gentlemen,in an appreciation of TOM`s teutonic heritage,tonights menu will have a primitive European theme:-

We have an entire roasted Sirloin of Welsh black beef but I think I`m going to keep that back for breakfast,we also have a fresh-shot deer from the Dynevor Estate,some very good locally raised pork,
I`ve found a recipe for flat bread baked with olives that looks promising
-I would value your opinions
Boris is also very keen that the "nice master" share a bowl of the stew he has made--I really wouldn`t recommend it

-or perhaps you fancy fi***onight-how about a 2lb Cleddau Bass,-I have it in mind to cut the fish in two and bake one half with butter & herbs and poach the other half in rum & lime and crumble them both over a bed of mixed rices....suggestions for a sauce,other than the obvious
Well-to return to my original theme
[bday][bday][bday][bday][bday]................Have a wonderful day mate,gotta go now,falling apart,spe3ak soon everybody,nick,[C=:-)]

[Anonymous]

Heyyyy ...the gang's still all here, and very appropriately so! These bottomless draughts were a darn good idea, and one of many that we can thank Tom for coming up with. I'd like to make my toast to Tom's continued good health, and look forward to meeting him at the 2nd Rendevous in St.Louis next year.

The bad news is that this birthday party may break all previous records for structural damage to the bar, and we may be seeing prices going up in the future. Well ....until they do ...I can still afford another round or two tonight, so who's drinking?

[:I] Two cannibals meet one day. The first cannibal says, "You know, I just can't seem to get a tender Missionary. I've baked them, I've roasted them, I've stewed them, I've barbecued them, I've tried every sort of marinade. I just can't seem to get them tender."
The second cannibal asks, "What kind of Missionary do you use?"
The other replied, "You know, the ones that hang out at that place at the bend of the river. They have those brown cloaks with a rope around the waist and they're sort of bald on top with a funny ring of hair on their heads."
"Ah, ha!" the second cannibal replies. "No wonder ... those are FRIARS!" [:I]

[siberianmo]

Hello Pete 'n Rob!

Many THANX for helping to make this a memorable and fun evening for me! [tup] Means a lot.

It's getting closer to signing off - but I see a couple of guys still "peeking in" . . . . give you a couple of more minutes, then it's time to say G'nite!

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[siberianmo]

Evenin' Mike!

Many THANX for the song and URLs - love that WP RDC "Zephyrette" - great shot! [tup]

Broadway Ltd ad rounds out the evening for me. Getting close to bid adieu! However, for the rest of you - stick around - plenty of food 'n drink for one and all. Great surroundings - greater customers! [tup]

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

The [bday] bash is going great[tup][tup][tup].

TOM I was editing a post(again) when you posted at 19:49 and you may have missed it. Be careful of the home brew we done ROB, in the post I said of Doug's post there were 3 teletubbies when I looked again there is 4 [:-^]. BORIS put a drop of the green ale in AWKS dish, I didn't know parrots could sing.

MIKE Wonderful links the forerunners of the GG1s look great locos][tup]. and the clarity of the Staten Island cars photos is brilliant.

DOUG That is a great patch[wow][yeah] is it the beer or are the jokes getting better

LARS Thanks for the messages from BK and DON and may I join in with what Tom said about your trip tomorrow.

JOHN Many congratulations on the Chief Engineers Test[tup][tup][tup].

TED Great to see you at the bash. Wonderful and true words.

ROB Glad you like the home brew. Great pictures USCGC Ingham struck a cord with TOM it is great that she has been preserved after such distinguished service.

Well I have some more of the red before the track gang get into their stride. PETE.

[trolleyboy]

Wow I see that quite the crowd is stil hanging about. Good to see. [bday] bashes like this only come around once a year or so eh Tom. i'M going to have to skeedaddle in a minute or two. So let me pick up another round of hammerbrau for all of you brave or crazy [:O] enough to try it. The regular green or red otherwise. ding ding [oops] carleton cars here so I'm off. Enjoy the rest of the party gents.

[wanswheel]

Hey Tom, Ted, Rob, Al, Nick, CM3, Pete, Doug, Lars and John! even

Here's how we sing it at our house, with 3 verses and plenty of melted candle wax on the cake:

Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Tom!
Happy Birthday to you!

Hope you have many more!
Hope you have many more!
Hope you have many more!
Happy Birthday to you!

May the dear Lord bless you!
May the dear Lord bless you!
May the dear Lord bless Thomas!
Happy Birthday to you!

Now why do you take the Broadway?
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/pictures/1606/prr2.jpg

This Budd's for you
http://photoswest.org/photos/00401501/00401558.jpg

[siberianmo]

Hey Rob!

Love that "clean up vehicle" [swg] great idea! However, I think we'll simply use snow shovels and push it all out onto the back patio . . . Boris 'n Leon are "tandem machines" once they get in synch! <grin>

Oh no, you'll not talk me into any of that "grog!" I'll stick with Keiths thank you very much! However, one of the deep sinks in the kitchen seems to be clogged . . . [swg]

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[trolleyboy]

It's that first taste of the hammerbrau That ahs me seeing ur double possibly tripple [:O][swg] My advice take it with water or tonic[tup] as it could be used as rocket fuel or paint remover. It will certainly put a curl in your hair [:O] ( grow it in some cases [:P] )

Glad you liked those two RDC shots one PGE one in the proper Green BC rail colours ! Here's one more to flik your bic !



Oh and here's the cleanup vehicle for after the party's overwith



Rob[swg]

[siberianmo]

Hello Ted 'n Rob (again!)

Many THANX for that most illustrious toast - surely not for Moi! You have a way with woids, you smoothie, you! [swg]

Old fart [?] Well, I suppose it the shoe fits . . . Old R Us, eh Ted [swg]

Nice Pix, Rob you surely know what works for me, eh [?] Oh by the by, better get those glasses checked - that's Cindy behind the bar tonight! Leon is in the back, keeping the Track Gangs contained . . . <ohhhhhhh>

Glad to see Ted made it in - wouldn't have been "right" without him - now we need Nick!!

I'm gonna check out pretty soon, guys - but will stick around for a bit longer, as I see some of you "peeking in" . . . .

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[trolleyboy]

Ted you crazy critter [;)] I'm glad you made it in. Yes truly cap'n Tom is the real deal [bow][bow] And one heck of bar owber i must say. I'm glad you liked the shot of that cutter, the only good shot of her I managed to get last time I was at Patriots Point, one heck of a museum I must say. pete I see that you are back in, I've got H&H working on a new batch of hammer, not to worry it did not explode this time it's located in the tank of that hazmat truck parked out accross the tracks. The local fire department is on hand for when we tap it. [:O][xx(]

Boris clang up anotha round sir bwooong gwoong bwooong Ah music to my ears. Not to worry Tom the gold plated clapper is only out for the party [:P]

Rob

[trolleyboy]

Tom I see that you and I are drinking alone at the moment ( unless you count the errant costumned characters ) here's the other half of your birthday presant tonight.





My ugs empty again too. Leon another round of the green stuff for Tom and I [swg]

[Anonymous]

Well here it is, a[bday] as good it gets: such a day that everyone will always think back and wonder how in hell a group like this could come together. We all know it never could happen but for the efforts of one person and "one person only;" Yes, Cap'n Tom who's relentless efforts for keeping a bunch of wild Railroad mavericks "in tow." Having had the hono(u)r of meeting himslef in person, may I say, a more dedicated person to the individual and to railroadiana simply isn't "out there." Who else could bring the best out of all of us...I don't know? A toast to the Aristotle, Plato and Socraties of all Forums is now in order: may we lift our cups to one heck of a pihlosopher, mentor and "esteamed" human being on his 68th [bday] and his incredible work which brought us together. For those of you who haven't had a "one on one" talk with our "ole buddy," come to St Louis, MO 2007. Thanks for all you have done you old fart you.

Get off the chandalier Boris, that's not a LaBatts, it's a "Canadian" Pilsner! [alien] Happy birthday my friend, Ted

[siberianmo]

Hi Rob!

Appreciate the greeting & Pix . . . latter brings back memories.

USCGC Ingham (WPG 35)


more info at: http://www.hnsa.org/ships/ingham.htm

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[trolleyboy]

Good evening SirTom [bday][bday][bday] Wishes for you. I see that Doug's brought the entertainment in with him. I think that we will let them waarm up in the rats patoot room [:O]

John Good to see you and congrats on the passing of the engineers coarses 5x[tup] for that.

Oh Tom here's an oldy but goody for you. Boris's new bathtub toy [swg]



Pete lets break out somemore of that Green and Red brew Tom and the trackgang ur teletubies aren't happy enough yet.

Rob

[siberianmo]

Hey Doug!

Great jokes! Really had me going with that last one . . . . heard it told years 'n years ago and it's still funny!

Cindy my mug is empty (again!) [swg]

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[Anonymous]

OK ... I think we need rules about mascot drinking around here. It's not even 8:00, and look!


I have to step out for the next hour, but I will return! Happy Birthday again Tom!

[:I] A man comes home late one night, drunk.
"Where have you been?" asks his wife.
"In the Golden Bar! They have golden chairs, golden glasses, golden beer, and a golden urinal!" This sounds awfully suspicious to the wife, who calls the Golden Bar.
"Do you have golden chairs?"
"Yes."
"Do you have golden glasses?"
"Yes."
"Do you have golden beer?"
"Yes."
"Do you have a golden urinal?"
"Hold on." On the other end, she hears "I think we have a line on the guy who pissed in your saxophone." [:I]

[siberianmo]

Evenin' Doug - John 'n Lars!

Appreciate you guys being here and many ThANX for the best wishes, et al!

Doug the patch is a rare gem and a true keepsake. [tup]

John My congrats to you for your accomplishment - Chief Engineer! [wow] And, of course we hope to see ya 'round the bar a bit more often . . . we've missed you! [tup]

Lars What can I say that hasn't been passed to you via Email [?] Hope all turns out well for you and your family and try very, very hard to ENJOY yourselves. Gotta get the stress level down, down, down - easier said than done, I know - but try just the same! [tup]

Cindy Another frosty cold Keiths please . . . . [swg]

Tom[4:-)] [oX)]

[pwolfe]

Hi Tom and all.

HOORAY the birthday boy is here [bday] TOM







Nice pics I hope TOM thinks but what have they got to do with me[?] Well these are pics of the magnificent A4s known as Streaks or Gresley's masterpiece. On May 17th 1938 a brand new member of the class was built at Doncaster works of the LNER , so she probably ran for the first time on May 18th. Her first number was 4900 and renumbered in1946 as 33 and finally in BR days as 60033 she carried the name GANNET apt as Tom had a seafaring career.The loco kept her name throughtout her career working the crack expresses on the East Coast Main Line
Around the same time the LMS was building the splendid Duchess class locos but like the grand Ladies they were named after it is very difficult to find their exact age, but by a Our Place coincidence it could well have been the same numbered loco as in DOUG's post this morning 6231 which carried the name DUCHESS OF ATHOL.

In the 46 renumbering there was a loco 68 SIR VISTO an LNER A3 same class as the Flying Scotsman. like most of the A3s #68 is named after a famous race-horse, SIR VISTO won the 1895 English Derby.
Wouldn't it be great if Amtrak named their locos after American Derby winners.

Well its great to see DOUG ,MIKE JOHN AND LARS in ,when I start to fancy those threein the picture at the table Doug stop me drinking[:D].
[wow]CINDY you look smart this evening PETE.

[Anonymous]

Hi again everyone! I think it was the track and signal guys dressed as Teletubbies, and not the actual ones. All I know is I'm staying just as far away from them as I can!

Wonderful to see ya'll come out in support of our leaders birthday. Lots of great posts are mixed-in with well-deserved Birthday wishes. I think it's going great! SOmeone take these Michigan quarters off my hands, and let's have some tunes!

Hey look! The Spice girls arrived!


[:I] A teacher asks her students if they're Mets fans. All of the hands go up except for one student.
"Okay, Bobby. What team are you a fan of?"
"The Cardinals."
"Why's that?"
"Well, my parents are both Cardinal fans, so I'm a Cardinal fan too."
"That's not a good answer, Bobby. If your parents were both morons, would you be a moron too?"
"No, that would make me a Mets fan!" [:I]

(Sorry Lars ...it's his birthday)

[LoveDomes]

Hey John!

Congrats! Chief Engineer - a long haul, but quite an accomplishment! Have on on me - make it two! [tup]

Lars

[LoveDomes]

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Hello Cap’n Tom!

Well, YOUR day and YOUR Bash has finally arrived! [tup] Glad to spend part of it with you. Cindy my deaAH – a tankard of your finest brew! Oh [?] Schaefer will be just fine! [swg]

As you know, we’re leaving in the morning for Chicago – then board the California Zephyr for our trip to the left coast. So, my time tonight will be limited.

You should now that BK – Budd wanted me to pass Best Wishes to you from Mr. & Mrs. Karr! [utp] Also, jdonald Don asked me to do the same, as he’s in the olde country now and cannot be with us. [tup]

Hope this night turns out to be every bit as much fun as you’ve provided for many of us. The idea of the Birthday Bash began with you and from what I’ve witnessed (and researched) you’ve really put a lot into these things. Now it’s our turn! [tup]

This little touch of “home” is just for you . . . .

The map of the S.I.R.T. (1953)




Have a GREAT TRIP to and in Alaska and see ya in mid-June!


Lars


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[jlampke]

Evenin' Gents, and Happy Birthday to you, Tom.
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I'll have an Absolute & grapefruit, and a round for the house, please.
First off, I missed the April 12th bash, and I'm sorry for that. [*^_^*] [B)] I said I would be there, and fully intended to, but travel and the inavailability of a computer that day threw a wrench into my plans. I've been staying in hotels here and there since I left Korea last month: Portland, San Diego, and Washington DC, and just haven't been in a position to be able to spend any time at a computer. I'm in Silver Springs, Maryland, right now.
I passed my Chief Enginer's test at the Coast Guard in Portland last month. Huge relief. While in town, I drove over to the Brooklyn Roundhouse one afternoon to say hi. I was home in Oregon last week for one week. Me and a friend from school days took our quads and rode through the tunnel West of Noti on the Coos Bay line. I've heard it's the longest tunnel in Oregon. Always wanted to ride or walk through it. Completed in 1914 by Southern Pacific.
I'll be returning to Oregon for a week on Saturday, then out to the ship about a week later. Anyway, don't write me off as a lost cause... I haven't forgotten you guys, just been on the move and busy.
Anyway, again, Happy Birthday Tom.
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John