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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:56 AM
WOW I did a 360!!!

Bergie must realize that if he shuts us down here we'll just move location to the "other side of the tracks" and terrorize other threads with our silliness, bringing property values down! If we can contain ourselves to this thread. We may be safe!!!

360, that's a complete circle!

I might have to change my logo!!
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Posted by lupo on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 9:49 AM
[bday] HERE WE GO AND AGAIN [bday]
[dinner][dinner]JUST BEFORE DINNER[dinner][dinner]
THE [censored] DUTCHMAN CLAIMS TOP OF THE PAGE !!![|(][|(][|(]
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Posted by dave9999 on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:52 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005



QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005

Pete and Dave, that would be fine if somethng was being said, other than counting. In the case of the Would You Believe topic, a fair amount of thought and creativity has gone into creating that monster.

I have never been against the concept of a long topic, but the purpose has run out of this one a long time ago. This has become the "off topic" topic, and started its long downward spiral the instant the first number was included in a post.

Even though I haven't participated, I like the never ending story, and have read it, though not recently, and think its really funny.

This argument isn't about the length of the post, at least not in my opinion, and I stated that back on page 3. As long as there is some intellectual content, I won't complain. I don't think that is really asking too much, is It?


I don't think that I've lost my sense of humor, Tony's joke on 288 was clever, and may have gone over the heads of some, but I got it.

If simply posting a number is supposed to be funny, I'm not laughing. If you like to hear me rant and rave, and you are just trying to provoke me into another long response, the game is over.

This is not a competition, this is supposed to be a discussion.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by dave9999

BB4005,
For someone who dislikes this so much, you sure do respond to it A LOT. There are hundreds of other topics available for the serious discussions. So just ignore it and respond to the topics you like. Me and you
have had discussions on other matters, so we both know we can be serious. I see that in two months, you have posted more than I have in eight months. I'm sure these are not all serious, train related posts. Personally
I think this whole topic is pointless(read some of my earlier post) and has gotten more than a little silly. But I don't think I, or you for that matter, has the right to tell anyone to stop posting here. So just don't read it anymore if it upsets you to do so. And don't take offense to this response, as NONE is intended. Have Fun. Dave

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Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005
at the risk of being labeled a hypocrite, I will no longer post to the DOS topic, though I still have pleanty to say on the matter. I have compiled some interesting stats after Dave's remarks, and will be creating a new topic soon, in order to share them with you and everyone else. In the meantime I'm going downstairs to work on my layout, which I have neglected for the last week, while nursing a rib injury.[:)]


Big'un,
Interesting. Did I strike a nerve?
Are you that concerned with this topic, that you are "compiling stats". Man, lighten up and have some fun before you blow a gasket. If these guys want to post numbers and that's all, who are you to tell them that they cannot.
Are you the forum police? Do you make the rules? My "remarks" simply say if you don't
like it, don't read it. I will continue to post to this topic, if for no other reason than someone telling me that I can't. You lack the authority to DEMAND this topic to cease, you lack the power to make this topic cease. These are your words:"If simply posting a number is supposed to be funny, I'm not laughing. If you like to hear me rant and rave, and you are just trying to provoke me into another long response, the game is over." Get over yourself already, for everyone’s sake. Dave

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Posted by lupo on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:12 PM
[:O][:O]..... *& uh
UMPF UH? .......[:X][:(]
Uh well? [*^_^*]
Come on guys, [C):-)]lets all lighten up this one was for fun!!!!![C=:-)]
and # 3-6-3 : anyone knows this prototype??
[4:-)]
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Posted by dave9999 on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:16 PM

364


This bud's post's for you!! Dave
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Posted by lupo on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:19 PM
FOR ME??? gee thanks,
[:-^][tup][tup]
let's all keep posting until we have a Bigboy: 4884
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Posted by dave9999 on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:27 PM
Lupo,
4884? I like your optimism!! I was shooting for 400, But, hey what the h*ll. Lets go for 4884!!!! Dave


P.S. Don't get caught by the forum police. [4:-)]

Oh yeah,

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:32 PM
Hey sweet idea LUPO! Let's take it to 4884!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by lupo on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:37 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dave9999
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P.S. Don't get caught by the forum police. [4:-)]




[:D][}:)][}:)] I try to behave [angel] when I am with the other [|(] "public" [8)] I blow off my digital steam on this topic!![;)][:-,][:-,]

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:03 PM
369

Let's be careful. I'm going for 1,000,000,000,000,000
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:48 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dougal

369

Let's be careful. I'm going for 1,000,000,000,000,000


I like your style Dougal[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]


Oh ya- 370.....4884 here we come[:D][:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:57 PM
STOP
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 6:58 PM
GO
372 and it keeps on going

[:-,]Move on over Mr Bunny
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:03 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Big_Boy_4005

Pete and Dave, that would be fine if somethng was being said, other than counting. In the case of the Would You Believe topic, a fair amount of thought and creativity has gone into creating that monster.

I have never been against the concept of a long topic, but the purpose has run out of this one a long time ago. This has become the "off topic" topic, and started its long downward spiral the instant the first number was included in a post.

Even though I haven't participated, I like the never ending story, and have read it, though not recently, and think its really funny.

This argument isn't about the length of the post, at least not in my opinion, and I stated that back on page 3. As long as there is some intellectual content, I won't complain. I don't think that is really asking too much, is It?


I don't think that I've lost my sense of humor, Tony's joke on 288 was clever, and may have gone over the heads of some, but I got it.

If simply posting a number is supposed to be funny, I'm not laughing. If you like to hear me rant and rave, and you are just trying to provoke me into another long response, the game is over.

This is not a competition, this is supposed to be a discussion.
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We will now bless this poor soul who has left our ranks, join with me....."May the Gods of the rails smile upon you and anoint you with Diesel Oil." "Partake of the Coal and the Boiler Wash, in abundance and be productive in abundance by virtue of the brew. Never forget the wisdom of the words of wisdom, "Model Rail Roading Is Fun". Forget us not my son, and may the "Swartz" be with you.


Hey Big Guy come on and lighten up, there's enough stress in this world today. If we can't get on here and just be big kids once in while, even at 58, then this hobby isn't worth participating in. Try being a kid again, you may find it fun and certain to relieve the stress.[:D][:D][:D][:D]Oh ya-----373
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:12 PM
After close to 20 years in the hobby ( and untold amounts of money) I have decided to dismantle my layout and get out of the hobby. Its been interesting, but I think its time to go. I have enjoyed reading the comments and suggestions that have been posted on this forum. Good luck to all.
Orig posting from another topic---------


*******Now here's a guy who's leaving the hobby because it no longer holds his interest, really too bad. Maybe one day he may be back, but only if he has fun doing it.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:48 PM
Change is as good as a rest. Besides I've gone with the 10 year rule all my life which is this. I do something for 10 years then move on. This is my second go through for this one. Probably because there's more than one aspect to this hobby. It's diversified, which keeps it interesting.

This is 375 and we're still keeping it alive
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Posted by dave9999 on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 7:52 PM
Only 24 to 400 milestone. Dave

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:01 PM
Ya, and if everyone still has it in them, maybe we go for 500, Yaaaaa!

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Posted by AggroJones on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:24 PM
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"Being misunderstood is the fate of all true geniuses"

EXPERIMENTATION TO BRING INNOVATION

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Posted by dave9999 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:13 AM
I just had to add one before I logged off. Dave

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Posted by vsmith on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 10:11 AM
380.

no fanfare, none is needed.

This monster WILL NOT DIE!!!!

   Have fun with your trains

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Posted by lupo on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 11:18 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by lupo

[bday] HERE WE GO AND AGAIN [bday]
[dinner][dinner]JUST BEFORE DINNER[dinner][dinner]
THE [censored] DUTCHMAN CLAIMS TOP OF THE PAGE !!![|(][|(][|(]
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Posted by cmitcham on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 1:25 PM
and i was worried i'd miss page 20. i'm now sure, this topic IS going to get me that first star. see you at page 25.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:14 PM
383!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by lupo on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:21 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by cmitcham

and i was worried i'd miss page 20. i'm now sure, this topic IS going to get me that first star. see you at page 25.

calvin.


Calvin,
we are now on post 383, you have, as I type this, 42 posts, you state this topic wil give you your first star: that is 50 posts, so that is 8 posts to go, you return every 5 pages to post so:[:p]

LETS CALCULATE:
5 x 8 = 40 pages x 20 posts = [oops] 800 posts to go SO:
lets all start typing and help this dude to his first star!!
[:-,][:-,][:-,][:-,][:-,][:-,][:-,]

BTW: 384, still 798 to go
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:23 PM
385

Hi everyone!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:57 PM
Do I have 386, 386 going once going twice and sold to the man in the black steam engine!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 4:33 PM
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:09 PM
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:45 PM
What happened to 387???

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