QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer I have a buddy named Steve that is one of the biggest misers in the world... I took him model train shopping with me a while back, and after looking at the prices on some of the locos and rolling stock, he said - You know, I think that these train manufacturers are coating these model train items with some kind of an addictive chemical that's absorbed through the skin, but that wears off after a little while causing you to come back in here and buy more stuff so you can get another fix and continue the vicious cycle... At first, it struck me as really funny, then I started to kind of worrying about the guy because he never laughed. He's also the guy that said he suspects aliens abducted Jimmy Hoffa... Just thought you might get a laugh out of it. Tracklayer [:D]
QUOTE: Originally posted by Javern I figured Hoffa "faked" his abduction, took a wad of money and is working on a layout somewhere in seclusion
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QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage I don't have time to write...I'm off the hobby store. Tom
QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus Whew! Just got back from the LHS, strangely I always feel better after spending some $$$ on Hobby stuff. There were a couple of other hobbyists in the shop too. One was named Jim something or other. Anything new around here since I was gone?? LOL
QUOTE: Originally posted by Railroading_Brit I've yet to hear of model railroaders resorting to muggings to feed their habit...
QUOTE: David: I am wondering if there is a support group I can join?
QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus Whew! Just got back from the LHS, strangely I always feel better after spending some $$$ on Hobby stuff. There were a couple of other hobbyists in the shop too. One was named Jim something or other. Anything new around here since I was gone?? LOL Uhhh. No!. Just the same old things about trains, layouts, DCC advice and all that jazz... So what goodies did you buy at the hobby shop?. Tracklayer
QUOTE: Originally posted by DrummingTrainfan I also think it goes through the mice when we visit this forum...when I first started going to this one i did a detail-my-locos-athon. At least in this addiction we have something to show for our $$ besides lung cancer.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer QUOTE: Originally posted by DrummingTrainfan I also think it goes through the mice when we visit this forum...when I first started going to this one i did a detail-my-locos-athon. At least in this addiction we have something to show for our $$ besides lung cancer. Are you referring to the legal cigarettes or the illegal ones ?... (He's probably going to say both...) Tracklayer
QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus Whew! Just got back from the LHS, strangely I always feel better after spending some $$$ on Hobby stuff. There were a couple of other hobbyists in the shop too. One was named Jim something or other. Anything new around here since I was gone?? LOL Uhhh. No!. Just the same old things about trains, layouts, DCC advice and all that jazz... So what goodies did you buy at the hobby shop?. Tracklayer Just a bunch of WS scenicing flocking, bushes, and undergrowth stuff. Working full time to get the "Icehouse and Mountain" diarama into the layout before the painter arrives to seal the basemant walls and hopefully stop the water leaking in.... Twenty years ago when it was painted, I didn't mind crawling around on my hands and knees for a few hours scaping and painting. Old age seems to be approaching...... I should have some new photos to post next weekend for the Photo Fun thread. My sister (the artist!) came over today to take several photos of the layout to "show a friend". I shudder to think what she has in mind for Christmas.... LOL
QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus Whew! Just got back from the LHS, strangely I always feel better after spending some $$$ on Hobby stuff. There were a couple of other hobbyists in the shop too. One was named Jim something or other. Anything new around here since I was gone?? LOL Uhhh. No!. Just the same old things about trains, layouts, DCC advice and all that jazz... So what goodies did you buy at the hobby shop?. Tracklayer Just a bunch of WS scenicing flocking, bushes, and undergrowth stuff. Working full time to get the "Icehouse and Mountain" diarama into the layout before the painter arrives to seal the basemant walls and hopefully stop the water leaking in.... Twenty years ago when it was painted, I didn't mind crawling around on my hands and knees for a few hours scaping and painting. Old age seems to be approaching...... I should have some new photos to post next weekend for the Photo Fun thread. My sister (the artist!) came over today to take several photos of the layout to "show a friend". I shudder to think what she has in mind for Christmas.... LOL Good luck to you on everything. I don't have a basement, but I do have a bomb shelter. It's 12' X 12' X 7' high. I'd thought about building a layout in it, but can't seem to get over the fear of the possibility of WW III happening and not having any place to run to. It took me four years to build, cost about $40,000.00 and is stocked with everything two people would need to live comfortably for a year including food, fresh water and weapons that I refresh every few months. Tracklayer
QUOTE: Originally posted by tsax9558 I have watched trains most of my life, and I have tried to figure out what it is about them that I enjoy so much. The best I can do is offer these reasons: 1) They always follow the tracks no matter where they go (at least they're supposed to), along the river, through the city, wherever; 2) They pull enormous weight with their brute strength; 3) They travel all the time, day or night (romantic element); 4) There are so many kinds of cars and paint designs. P.S. Pray for the victims of Katrina.