Who have you met from the forum? [?]

[Buckeye Riveter]

I started thinking about how many people I have met in person from the forum over the last two years. They are:
Chief Eagles visited my layout
Tom and Spankybird (a bird not a person)
Tom from Jamestown, NY
Keith who lives down the block from Tom and Spankybird
CSX John who I just visited in NE Ohio
Chuck who lives on Blueberry Hill and visited my layout
Dave who owns DM&M Railroad Company

Who have you met from the forum? [?][?][?][?]

[Anonymous]

No one, that I know of, on this forum. Quite a few from the other forum due to us living nearby, or the OGR get-together at York. Joe

[thor]

No one yet but at least two people here are from my 'hood, more or less! I'm hoping to meet some of y'all eventually.

My biggest investment in time and money has been motorcycles, I've been posting stories and advice on that subject since before there was a WWW - phone in bulletin boards if anyone ever remembers THEM at a scorching 300 baud on a home built modem using a Timex-Sinclair! - and I met quite a few chaps and one woman since most of us are long distance riders.

Generally speaking I found that those who on the bulletin boards/forums stayed the course, didnt 'flame' people, had a sense of humour and weren't BS artists or loonies, were invariably decent people in the flesh. If it weren't for the Web one would probably never 'meet' so many nice folks interested in the same things as oneself.

As one gets older its about the only way one has to encounter new friends and I, for one, would be greatly diminished were it not for this opportunity.

[csxt30]

Great Topic Buckeye !! I recently met you !! That was great !!
I met Tom & Spankybird & his family and that has been just great, too!!
I met Kieth ( torpedoe 1688 ) & that has been great !!
I know Darryl, Weldman 87, & Ed, Gismo 7, who live by me & post on the forum from time to time !!
I have met Greg M, at Toms' house & Boneheadbassboy, & that has been great !!
I hope I haven't missed any one !
This forum has been great, too!
Hope to meet Dave at Medina show this Sunday, he has the telephone poles !
Also hope to meet Chuck when he comes to a Parma show ! That will be great !
Plus I can't imagine all the guys we will meet when the museum gets going !!
Thanks, John

[Jumijo]

I've met Chief Eagles in person - refused to eat YANKEE pot roast!

On the phone, I've talked to:
The Chief
Jerrylovestrains
Keith (Torpedo1688)

Greatly enjoyed every phone call and the Chief's visit.

Jim

[FJ and G]

no one yet [:(] (But I've tried; every time I make a trip somewhere I post my travel destination)

I don't know of anyone on this forum who lives in Northern Virginia near Manassas

People in my subdivision aren't train heads; they're all into RC cars.

[spankybird]

Oh boy Buckeye, I have meet so many because of OTTS. So if I miss someone please don’t be offended.

1. Buckeye
2. Torpedo 1688 – Keith
3. Csxt30 – John
4. Weldman 87 – Darryl
5. Gismo 7 – Ed
6. GregM – Greg and his wife Karen
7. zwbob – Bob
8. Boneheadbassboy – Don and his wife
9. Dmdave – Dave with his telegraph polls
10. Eirefireman – Frank
11. amiconet – Ted
12. Rick H. – Rick from Mentor


We have talked to Chief many times on the phone but he is very afraid to come to The heart of OTTS Land No grits or sweet tea. Well we might find some sweet tea for him if he ever comes this far north.

[Anonymous]

I met Elliot (Big_Boy_4005) and Tammy (Big_Girl_4005) in the summer of 2004 when my family went on a trip to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Had a wonderful time visiting them!

I'd love to meet more of you, but, unfortunately, I live quite far away from most of the guys here (another country, in fact). I do get down to the States now and then, so I might meet more of you yet.

[Big_Boy_4005]

The list is short because I don't travel.

Sask Tinplater.



Chief Eagles



Then there's Boyd, but he only lives a few miles away. Also a couple of other locals from the MR forum.

Always an open invitation if anyone gets up this way.[:)]

[wrmcclellan]

I have met the Chief at the local Cabellas.



I have spoken to Buckeye and Spanky on the phone.

E-mail with lots of others - socially or for assistance.

Regards,
Roy

[Big_Boy_4005]

If the phone counts, then add Jim Duda and Buckeye to my tally.

Big Girl, well, she lives here and wouldn't have become a member if it wasn't for me. I can't count her, but you guys can.[swg]

[FJ and G]

The Chief sure gets around [:D]

[laz 57]

DA CHIEF, at BPS in Harrisburg,Pa.
Talked to TOM, SPANKYBIRD, on the phone a few times.
laz57

[1688torpedo]

I Have met Tom & Spankybird,CSXJohn,Weldman87,Buckeye,GregM,Boneheadbassboy,Eirefireman,and have Talked to the Chief,Jim A,& CSXJohn on the Phone also and its a pleasure to get to know each and everyone one of you & we hope to see even more of you folks after the museum layout is up & running in Mentor, Ohio. Dave- You'll have to come on up to Ohio sometime & You'll meet quite a few of the OTTS Members. Take Care all.

[dwiemer]

No one yet, they don't let me get out of here. Just kidding. I actually am trying to make plans to meet the Chief in March. I love Georgia, and would not move away, but we don't have any train stores down this way. I also hope to catch up with some of the guys in the surrounding area, Dr. John, etc. Anyway, it is a great forum with lots of humor and common interests.
Dennis

[nitroboy]

Spanky and Buckeye, two for sure. I know I have probably seen more of you at train shows here in Ohio(there are alot of of Ohioians).

I won't be able to make the Medina show...it pains me to no end, but family plans take priority this time.

[Anonymous]

I havent met anyone yet, since im still new to this forum, but I am hoping to meet Spankybird in Ohio soon....really sucks I wont be able to go to the meeting this weekend thanks to always being short on funds to make the drive out there [:(!]. But I do plan to visit my dad in Cleveland this month, so maybe at that time.

Chris

[FJ and G]

Anyone here from Austin?

I just won a lottery from my company (L-3 Communications) to go there for a conference.

[Big_Boy_4005]

QUOTE: Originally posted by FJ and G

Anyone here from Austin?

I just won a lottery from my company (L-3 Communications) to go there for a conference.

If you mean Texas, Bob Nelson and Jim Duda. You should know that Dave.[;)]

[FJ and G]

Emailed Jim Duda but forgot Bob Nelson's handle [:(]

will be in Austin March 10-14

[Blueberryhill RR]

Well, let's see..........

The only person, that I have met is Buckeye..... Great guy. Went over
to his place and saw his fabulous layout. The one outside too. Gotta do that
again this year.
And, have talked on the phone to Chief.. pure Southern Gentleman.
And have also talked to csxt30 John Hope to meet him for a
Parma show in March.

I would love to meet about 50 more people. Maybe I will someday.
I have some wonderful friends.
Chuck

[wrmcclellan]

Dave - Bob is Lionelsoni

[FJ and G]

thx; emailed him as well.

This year I'll be in the Harrisburg, York area and in Albany NY/Amsterdam/Gloversville area too!

[Buckeye Riveter]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Blueberryhill RR

And, have talked on the phone to Chief.. pure Southern Gentleman.
Chuck

Obviously, the drugs are working overtime today. [:D]

[FJ and G]

LOL Buckeye!

[tschmidt]

I have met Buckeye and his wife. The plan is to get to an OTTS meeting sometime in Cleveland. It's only about 2 hours away. I am looking forward to Buckeye's trip up here next week. If any of you get to WNY, especially the Chautauqua region, give a shout.

TomS

[ChiefEagles]

Well!!!! Everyone knows who I've visited. Talked??? To a lot of guys [and Big Girl too] from coast to coast. North to South. For such a gang, not too bad of a group. [:)] Oh, today I met a rep lady from WI. She does not like grits. Loves sweet ice tea. Told her I would accept that and marry her. [;)] LOOOG Night and so good night.

[GregM]

Having been to a few OTTS meetings I have met many of the regulars. Also met Dave Baran at a Medina train show.

I have also met several members of the OGR forum at various times and places,

Always nice to meet fellow train enthusiasts.

[tmcc man]

Well, I have not met anyone from here yet, but on the Garden Railways forum, I will see in York for ECLSTS:

Ben whose handle is BennsyRR
Buckeye from here, if he decides to come
Dave Snow
carpenter matt
wd8jik
bucksco

[FJ and G]

TMCC,

I may go there if there's any live steam in O running or for sale