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Posted by maxman on Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:05 PM

GMTRacing
Colored hair is just the latest and fortunately hair grows out after a while

Or falls out.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Thursday, December 19, 2019 8:07 PM

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BigDaddy
I never saw anyone workout in a sweater before. After a surpringly long time, she worked up a sweat and shed the sweater and the hat, revealing psychedelic purple hair. She had an athletic body with some after market parts you won't see in a Walthers catalog. I guess I'm not a fan of psychedelic colored hair.

 

I have never understood why so many women undertake just about anything possible to make themselves look as ugly as can be.

 

 
 
 

 

Look at me, Look at me.  The starvation for attention.  Past neglect perhaps,  probably that's what it is.

I've seen plenty of that around my neck of the woods.  I somewhat understand thier reasoning for it but will never know the reasons that triggered it from their pastSad

Nicky at Judy's work has the wild purple hair.  I always stop to talk to her after dropping Judy off.  I can tell it makes her feel happy.  I even talk to strangers with the wild colored hair.  I see their blank faces turn to a smile. 

There is usually something wrong with those people.  There's a little something wrong with all of us for that matter.  Fortunately for most of us it isn't that bad.

 

 

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Posted by BigDaddy on Thursday, December 19, 2019 8:05 PM

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First it was wingtips with Levis

I remember wingtips, which I found extremely uncomfortable and that they never broke in.  Pegged pants I had to google.  I would never get my big feet through those pants cuffs.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pegged_pants#/media/File:Zootsuit2.jpg

In Baltimore we didn't have Dick Clark, we had the Buddy Dean Show.  Teens would dance on TV, with the guys wearing sports coats.  He also hosted local "record hops"   He had Buddy Holly appear live and there were these Baltimore kids in their church dress, staring warily at the band, getting ready wearing cowboy boots.

Once they started playing music, everybody loved this.

Tucker Carlson had a UFO expert on tonight who said Russia has lost 4 pilots trying to "engage" UFO's He admitted he didn't have any details on the nature of how they died. 

 

 

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Posted by GMTRacing on Thursday, December 19, 2019 7:31 PM

Good Evening All,

    It's not so hard to understand Ulrich. We all want to be different even though growing up we tried so hard we all ended up looking similarly. First it was wingtips with Levis, then pegged pants (I could fit them on back then) then wide striped dress shirts (thank you Beach Boys) then later wide wale courderoys and then.. well you get the idea. Colored hair is just the latest and fortunately hair grows out after a while unlike more permanent tatoos. I do remember some of the school board being scandalized when our student representative showed up with green hair  in the Eighties. See above. It's just a desire to be noticed like working out in a sweater.

    Onward and upward. Ciao, J.R.

Top of the page! Boiled New England dinners all around ladies! After that we wil be ready for lots more of Kens beer.Crying

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Posted by BigDaddy on Thursday, December 19, 2019 7:31 PM

Jan I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. 

The gym, I always try to identify the theme of the day. 

  • Guys on steroids
  • Slow motion bicycling
  • Plastic surgery day
  • Grunting day
  • Drop the weights from altitude day
  • Two bag day (A US expression that I don't think I can explain without another tour of moderation) 

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Posted by York1 on Thursday, December 19, 2019 7:00 PM

BigDaddy
After a surpringly long time, she worked up a sweat and shed the sweater and the hat, revealing psychedelic purple hair.  She had an athletic body with some after market parts you won't see in a Walthers catalog. 

 

Watching something like that makes the workout time seem to go by faster.

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Posted by cudaken on Thursday, December 19, 2019 6:40 PM

 Eveing Diners

 Flo, give the gang and I a Beer, Jan some rocket fuel and Dirk half a dog treat.

 Jan I am real sorry to read about the cancer. I am sure you will beat it! Make sure you thank the pup for making you trip.

 Get the B&O Heavy Pacific Presdent Adams back Friday. Big Smile Looking forward to pulling some Heavy Weight Pullman cars again.

 Credit Score jumped up 10 points! Big Smile Slowly but surely I am getting back to where I want to be.

 Later none smoking Ken and Dirk say's Woof, Woof.

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Thursday, December 19, 2019 6:37 PM

BigDaddy
I never saw anyone workout in a sweater before. After a surpringly long time, she worked up a sweat and shed the sweater and the hat, revealing psychedelic purple hair. She had an athletic body with some after market parts you won't see in a Walthers catalog. I guess I'm not a fan of psychedelic colored hair.

I have never understood why so many women undertake just about anything possible to make themselves look as ugly as can be. I leave that to the Sigmund Freuds of this world to explain.

BigDaddy
It is very frustrating to click on a thread and not see it for 3 hours or until the next morning. I hope we don't lose members before the update gets here.

I joined over 10 years ago and while the forum software was sometimes a bit quirky, it worked. Since a couple of years, entering this place has turned into a hit or miss thing, which is very frustrating. I think we already have lost quite a few members and we will continue to lose more - not only due to the access issue.

Happy times!

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Posted by BigDaddy on Thursday, December 19, 2019 6:23 PM

I've been a member here 4 years this month, so I came after Jeffrey. 

I do not remember forum problems like we have been had this year.  It is very frustrating to click on a thread and not see it for 3 hours or until the next morning.  I hope we don't lose members before the update gets here.

I'll point out Edsel Ford owns 1 million shares of stock, that was worth 4 times as much 20 years ago.  Elon Musk owns 19% of Tesla.   Ferrari has been one of the best performing auto stock the last couple years

Today at the gym there was a woman sitting on the bench press bench on her cell phone, well looking at her cell phone, not taking.  Eventually she did lift the weights.  She was wearing a stocking cap, a sweater extending beyond her caboose and fleece line boots about 8" high.  

I never saw anyone workout in a sweater before.  After a surpringly long time, she worked up a sweat and shed the sweater and the hat, revealing psychedelic purple hair.  She had an athletic body with some after market parts you won't see in a Walthers catalog.  I guess I'm not a fan of psychedelic colored hair.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Thursday, December 19, 2019 5:15 PM

Tinplate Toddler

 

The forum apparently took a lengthy downtime - I kept on getting this funny message:

 

 

 
hon30critter
that at one time CP did span the world, although not entirely by rail.

 

Indeed, indeed. CP once owned the big hotel tower close to Hamburg´s Dammtor train station. It is now owned by the Radisson group.

 

 

 

Ulrich,  I got that same exact critical error page starting just after 6 last night and still there this morning.  I wondered if it was just me.  I had to grab Judy's phone and it went to the same critical error page so I knew it was across the board.

I never knew CP was worldwide as Dave noted.  There's definitely more to CP than meets the eye.

 

 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Thursday, December 19, 2019 5:13 PM

Tinplate Toddler

 

The forum apparently took a lengthy downtime - I kept on getting this funny message:

 

 

 
hon30critter
that at one time CP did span the world, although not entirely by rail.

 

Indeed, indeed. CP once owned the big hotel tower close to Hamburg´s Dammtor train station. It is now owned by the Radisson group.

 

 

 

Ulrich,  I got that same exact critical error page starting just after 6 last night and still there this morning.  I wondered if it was just me.  I had to grab Judy's phone and her phone went to the same critical error page so I knew it was across the board.

I never knew CP was worldwide as Dave noted.  There's definitely more to CP than meets the eye.

 

 

TF

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Posted by York1 on Thursday, December 19, 2019 11:21 AM

Good morning, everyone.

We are continuing to clean the house and make grocery lists for Christmas.

Some people dread it.  I love it.  The excitement of Christmas coming is something I wait for each year.  This is the one time of year when I don't mind going shopping.  I find that in spite of popular thinking, almost everyone I meet in stores is in a good mood and enjoying the season.  I even enjoying sticking cash into the Salvation Army red kettles each time I go to the store.

Hope everyone has a good day.

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Posted by howmus on Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:50 AM

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They are NOT owned by the rich, they are owned by the stock holders, some of whom may be rich. Big companies are supposed to be rich,

Well Brother Lion, I guess this is something else you and I will just have to disagree on.  Yes I do know about stockholders, but we are worlds apart in our beliefs (and yes that evidently includes some other topics).  I tend to care about those who are the ones who have little because of the others in this world....

I do wish you a blessed holiday and a good new year.

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Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:14 AM

howmus
But... Since most if not all car companies are owned pretty much by the rich and I really am not able to walk everywhere... I'd still rather drive electric which I make on the roof of my house at least (and what I don't make is purchased from a Green ESCO) I still would rather have a Tesla. Not happy with some things (which I will not go into here) with several Auto Makers at the moment. Already told the Car Dealer where I bought the car I drive now, that I will never buy another of their cars due to some decisions made by the car maker this last year... 'nuff said!

 

They are NOT owned by the rich, they are owned by the stock holders, some of whom may be rich. Big companies are supposed to be rich, bnakrupt companies will not be able to keep you on the payroll for very long.

 

A couple million bucks today is chump-change, and most people will earn that in their lifetimes.

LION is not allowed to disclose his financials, sufice it to say that I have had zero income for nigh on 30 years.

 

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Thursday, December 19, 2019 10:10 AM

Good Afternoon!

The forum apparently took a lengthy downtime - I kept on getting this funny message:

Whatever it was, I hope it is fixed now for good. It´s starting to get annoying.

hon30critter
that at one time CP did span the world, although not entirely by rail.

Indeed, indeed. CP once owned the big hotel tower close to Hamburg´s Dammtor train station. It is now owned by the Radisson group.

Got an email from our friend Galaxy, who is saying hi to all. He is battling with some health issues, which will require surgery in the coming year.

 

Happy times!

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Posted by Track fiddler on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:59 PM

Smile, Wink & Grin  No harm, no foul, Rock onYes

 

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Posted by hon30critter on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:55 PM

TF,

I absolutely didn't mean any offense to you. I just wanted to point out that at one time CP did span the world, although not entirely by rail.

Dave

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Posted by Track fiddler on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:51 PM

hon30critter

 

 
Track fiddler
I'm not so sure about your slogan "Spans The World". 

 

CP once had ocean liners, hotels and an airline. They weren't limited to continental North America.

Dave

 

 

Well, ..... Um, ..... I'm not so sure what to do with that one Dave.  I was somehow convinced this was a funny thing here???   And I still think it's funny.

 

IndifferentTongue Tied   TF

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Posted by hon30critter on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:32 PM

Track fiddler
I'm not so sure about your slogan "Spans The World". 

CP once had ocean liners, hotels and an airline. They weren't limited to continental North America.

Dave

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Posted by Track fiddler on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:03 PM

BATMAN

 

 
Tinplate Toddler

 

 
BATMAN
the first electric Beaver

 

 

 

 

Yep, looks like the same guy. Maybe if CP electrifies it can be the new logo.Laugh 

Image result for Canadian Pacific logo

 

 

But CP is already electrified like every other Railroad....... Diesel Electric Brent....... right?

Maybe a little touch up on the artwork and you may have something. 

CP Rail is on an ocean surrounded Continent though.  I'm not so sure about your slogan "Spans The World". 

Too much Like Sherwin-Williams "Cover The Earth" 

Maybe  "The Eager Beaver Delivers" might be a better fitLaugh

 

 

TF

 

 

 

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Posted by BATMAN on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 2:29 PM

Tinplate Toddler

 

 
BATMAN
the first electric Beaver

 

 

Yep, looks like the same guy. Maybe if CP electrifies it can be the new logo.Laugh 

Image result for Canadian Pacific logo

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Posted by maxman on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 12:55 PM

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Going back in time - into the year I was born!

Interesting, that someone has found it necessary to introduce this film and make remarks about what was perfectly OK then.

 

 
That one character looks like he is auditioning to either play a president of the US or a prosecutor opposing Raymond Burr.
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Posted by BATMAN on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 12:02 PM

 

 
BATMAN
Harbour Air of Vancouver has developed the first electric Beaver

 

ZzzZzzZzzZzz

 

You AME's need to show a little enthusiasm Bear.Laugh

 

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Posted by Jimmy_Braum on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 11:07 AM

Herrinchoker. As said above thyroid cancer is one of the easiest to treat and create remission. you're in my well wishes regardless  

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 10:49 AM

This just came in:

 

Happy times!

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 10:28 AM

Going back in time - into the year I was born!

Interesting, that someone has found it necessary to introduce this film and make remarks about what was perfectly OK then.

Happy times!

Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:32 AM

Good morning .

Herrinchoker ....  Praying you will be cured and you will fully recover. 

Everybody....... Have a nice Wednesday. 

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Posted by York1 on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 9:06 AM

herrinchoker
found there were three tumors on my Thyroid, had biopsies done, and found out I have Cancer in all three---soooo waiting to be scheduled to have everything cut out. Wondered what I was going to do for excitement this winter. It is what it is--not going to worry about it, that doesn't change a thing. So there is serindipity in being triped by Agatha. I have had a good run though, 77 winters.

 

Oh, no!  My prayers are with you.

If it's any consolation, I have a good friend, retired from BNSF, who had thyroid cancer.  He had surgery and also had radiation.  The treatment center is 50 miles away, so I drove him many days for the radiation.

The good news?  He is completely healed.  He gets a scan every several months, but the doctors say basically he will be finished with the scans soon, and considered cured.  They told him that taking care of thyroid cancer is one of the great success stories in cancer treatment.

Here's hoping and praying for the same result for you.

 

That's all today, headed to granddaughter's school Christmas program.  We're driving, so the trip will take a good part of the day.

Have a good Wednesday (early signing day for college football!).

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Posted by Track fiddler on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:55 AM

maxman

 

 
Tinplate Toddler

 

 
BATMAN
the first electric Beaver

 

 

 

 

is that key start or pull start?

 

 

And does it come with a spare battery and jumper cables just in case?

 

 

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Posted by maxman on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:36 AM

Tinplate Toddler

 

 
BATMAN
the first electric Beaver

 

 

is that key start or pull start?

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