So, I got hassled by the cops yesterday...

[CopCarSS]

Now that this part of the circus act is over, is this thread continuing to serve a noble purpose?  Apart from entertaining the idly curious I mean.

-Crandell

Well, I was kind of hoping that Chad was going to bring the popcorn machine over. It's one of those good popcorn munching threads!

[CNW 6000]

Now that this part of the circus act is over, is this thread continuing to serve a noble purpose?  Apart from entertaining the idly curious I mean.

-Crandell

Well, I was kind of hoping that Chad was going to bring the popcorn machine over. It's one of those good popcorn munching threads!

Here you go Chris.  I can share.

[Murphy Siding]

I obviously made the same leap, and apologize for that.  However, when combined with the complaint about being "hassled by the cops" it is a logical assumption.  Perhaps a better phrase would convey the proper thought.

Consider:

Secure in my convictions

man of intense beliefs

rigid one

etc.

If it would make you happy, perhaps ConvictedOne could change his handle to something more personal?  For example, if he was one of those people who didn't like having all those gates out on the Montana prairie, he could call himself something like TheNonGates, or TheAntiGates.  I'm just sayin' ....

[Flashwave]

Unrelated question: What's the difference between a Foamer and a G.E.R.F.?

[trainboyH16-44]

Answer: I don't know what the latter is.

[zardoz]

Those 19 guys did not carry those box cutters through the metal detectors enroute to the aircraft.  They were put on board by others.

If you think giving up all your rights and liberties will make a world where nothing bad ever happens, you are mistaken.

We have devolved into a neurotic paranoid society who's obsession with security and safety borders on mental illness.

[moelarrycurly4]

When I was in college in Houston, My Video class was taking video of planes landing at hobby airport. We were on a public street near the end of the runway. (this was in 1990) It wasn't long until airport police showed up and asked what was going on. We explained the video project and all was well. One of my class mates was from Spain and his English was not that great. We were so glad he did not say " we are just shooting the planes!"

[trainfan1221]

It is simply unfortunate that we live in a day and age where we are viewed as suspicious at times because of our hobby.   Referring to the OP, he hasn't done anything I haven't done, and I am sure many others.  It is unfortunate that he had to deal with what happened and I hope it doesn't take away from his enjoyment of the hobby.  I am sure the officer had his reasons too as I know they keep an eye on things over this way too.

    I hope that eventually we live in a world where there is less of this going on.   I do not consider myself bad because I am a train fanatic,  it's just something we have to be a little more careful about these days.  Exploring out of service lines is actually something I enjoy, hopefully people realize we have no bad intentions doing such things.

[Flashwave]

Answer: I don't know what the latter is.

Sorry, Goggle Eyed Rail Fan. I heard it from a railroad worker.

[chad thomas]

[Soo 6604]

OK, who posed for this smiley. Looks about right.....lol

paul