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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 3:03 PM
369

Let's be careful. I'm going for 1,000,000,000,000,000
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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 2:32 PM
Hey sweet idea LUPO! Let's take it to 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 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 2:16 PM

364


This bud's post's for you!! 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:-)]
[2c]
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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 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 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 Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:17 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by emeraldisle

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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Ok there Big Guy, here's a question we can all munch on, even Dougal, "What's your favorite Beverage",Dougal, if you like Birch or Root Beer or anything else, say so and that goes for anyone else. BTW 347[:D][:D]


Pepsi. BTW 359
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:49 AM
All airmen in USAF Basic Training are required to carry 2 341's at all times--these forms have your name, ID #, and squadron # on them. They can be pulled from you whenever an MTI (Military Training Instructor) requests them. An MTI is the Air Force's equivalent of a "Drill Instructor." A 341 would be pulled from you if you were found to be in non-compliance of Air Force rules, regulations, or code--uniform violation--your boots were not shined to their liking!!! You could also have a 341 pulled if you exceeded their expectations, highly unlikely! It's been so long but I think they are called commendation/discrepancy forms. I hope this sheds some light and I would like to hear more about RR's in the Netherlands.

"Blast out a 341 there Hero!" USAF MTI.
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Posted by lupo on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 2:29 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by emory

Well, I really wanted 341 but didn't get on the computer yesterday...too bad, so sad for me. Anyway, 355 and counting. Shortlines or class 1's--any preference? (a train reference for those so inclined).


[swg][swg]What does this mean?
is this the same classification scheme like the stars on this topic?
or should I start a new topic:[:p][:p] discontinuance of railroad classification?[:p][:p]

BTW: 357
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Posted by EL PARRo on Tuesday, February 10, 2004 12:14 AM
won't post...won't post...won't post... ahhhhhh!!! I can't take it any longer

356
huh?
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:48 PM
Well, I really wanted 341 but didn't get on the computer yesterday...too bad, so sad for me. Anyway, 355 and counting. Shortlines or class 1's--any preference? (a train reference for those so inclined).
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Posted by vsmith on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:37 PM
No it aint

its 354!

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Posted by AggroJones on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:23 PM
Some body derailed. This is 353

"Being misunderstood is the fate of all true geniuses"

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Posted by AggroJones on Monday, February 9, 2004 10:28 PM
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"Being misunderstood is the fate of all true geniuses"

EXPERIMENTATION TO BRING INNOVATION

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 10:11 PM
I'm really surprised this topic has reached 18 pages. I thought for sure it would have been dead by now!
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 8:19 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy

Bergie's gonna lock us down! Get to 400, quick!!!!! [:p] [;)]

348[;)]


Naaaaa!, Bergie's probably wondering why we didn't do this before now, just to let off a little stress. You can't be serious all your life, it just isn't any fun.[:D][:D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 8:15 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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Ok there Big Guy, here's a question we can all munch on, even Dougal, "What's your favorite Beverage",Dougal, if you like Birch or Root Beer or anything else, say so and that goes for anyone else. BTW 347[:D][:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 8:13 PM
Bergie's gonna lock us down! Get to 400, quick!!!!! [:p] [;)]

348[;)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 7:49 PM
Can anyone top that one,,,,,,,,,347???
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 7:47 PM
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QUOTE: Originally posted by sulo

I heard on the radio today that one of the Mars rovers is currently moving around looking at rocks while the other one on the other side of Mars is going back to work after a couple of days of being down.
I don't know any of the technical data that goes with all of this sort of thing,but nonetheless I can't fail to be constantly amazed when I read how a probe sent by us will land at a designated location and time on a planet millions of miles away ,and how when it gets there it will be slowed by rockets that fire a certain distance up from the surface thereby allowing airbags to automatically inflate and cushion the impact as it lands.And thats not to mention what we can program it to do once it gets there!
After hearing about all the crime and the wars and all the other bad things I think its extraordinarily cool to sit back and think about just how clever we really are.Just my 2 cent s worth....
Jeff



Well I'll tell you guys what I heard today, straight from NASA. They discovered what the problem was. It seems that both rovers were turning over rocks and leaves and talking to one another over the closed link, when one of them asked the other " Hey dude, what in the world are we looking for anyhow", The second one thought for a moment and then responded, "Little bitty women". Completely blew the first ones mind.
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And yours is 345, mine is 346
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Posted by trainfan1221 on Monday, February 9, 2004 7:34 PM
Thanks, emeraldisle
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 7:33 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by trainfan1221

Hey everybody.....
I just thought I`d like to say, with all respect to our ongoing conversations on this topic and keeping a mature, serious demeanor.........
I DID IT!!!!!!! I DID IT!!!!! I GOT A STAR!!!!!!! YEAH BABY!!!!!!
Now that you all think I`m nuts, lets get on to the serious stuff.....


That was 343 and now mine is 344, and a big congrats on your star[:)][:)][:)]
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Posted by trainfan1221 on Monday, February 9, 2004 7:26 PM
Hey everybody.....
I just thought I`d like to say, with all respect to our ongoing conversations on this topic and keeping a mature, serious demeanor.........
I DID IT!!!!!!! I DID IT!!!!! I GOT A STAR!!!!!!! YEAH BABY!!!!!!
Now that you all think I`m nuts, lets get on to the serious stuff.....
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 7:06 PM
[:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by dougal

338.

WARNING: Earlier today I saw Bergie viewing this topic, don't make him lock it.


Now why in the world would Bergie lock this topic, it's clean, it's fun, and it AIN"T hurten no one, in fact maybe Bergie would like to add a post or two, how about it Bergie, maybe one or two just help out. BTW 342[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 6:27 PM
341

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