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WHO WILL BE THE NEXT TO BUY CSX

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Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 12:48 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

I AM.

I have a hundred shares now about 1.6 million to go before I have controlling interest. And once I do.......There will be all steam passenger service to compete with Amtrak and new paint schemes to reflect the fallen flags. And once I do that, I'm going after BNSF. I'm going to break the company up and sell off the parts...one called ATSF and one called BN.

So watch out.
[;)] I have roughly $6.12 right now - can I have a chunk of the old CB&Q?

Mookie


There'll be jobs for all. CB&Q how bout CEO? We'll even throw in a new computer and a laptop you can take home.
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Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 12:48 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

I AM.

I have a hundred shares now about 1.6 million to go before I have controlling interest. And once I do.......There will be all steam passenger service to compete with Amtrak and new paint schemes to reflect the fallen flags. And once I do that, I'm going after BNSF. I'm going to break the company up and sell off the parts...one called ATSF and one called BN.

So watch out.
[;)] I have roughly $6.12 right now - can I have a chunk of the old CB&Q?

Mookie


There'll be jobs for all. CB&Q how bout CEO? We'll even throw in a new computer and a laptop you can take home.
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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 1:04 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

I AM.

I have a hundred shares now about 1.6 million to go before I have controlling interest. And once I do.......There will be all steam passenger service to compete with Amtrak and new paint schemes to reflect the fallen flags. And once I do that, I'm going after BNSF. I'm going to break the company up and sell off the parts...one called ATSF and one called BN.

So watch out.
[;)] I have roughly $6.12 right now - can I have a chunk of the old CB&Q?

Mookie


There'll be jobs for all. CB&Q how bout CEO? We'll even throw in a new computer and a laptop you can take home.
[}:)] Mook's no push over, but she can be made - I'm in.....

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Posted by Mookie on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 1:04 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

I AM.

I have a hundred shares now about 1.6 million to go before I have controlling interest. And once I do.......There will be all steam passenger service to compete with Amtrak and new paint schemes to reflect the fallen flags. And once I do that, I'm going after BNSF. I'm going to break the company up and sell off the parts...one called ATSF and one called BN.

So watch out.
[;)] I have roughly $6.12 right now - can I have a chunk of the old CB&Q?

Mookie


There'll be jobs for all. CB&Q how bout CEO? We'll even throw in a new computer and a laptop you can take home.
[}:)] Mook's no push over, but she can be made - I'm in.....

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Posted by mudchicken on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 1:39 PM
Mookie has now gone "completely furry" on us. I never knew chocolate cake could be so all consuming!

(At least let the armour yellow people move into their crystal cathedral for a few days before you move them to Kansas City and another new edifice!)

I wonder if Joe Koh's Mr. Matt sees a similarity here with dharmon taking over the world and "Pinky & The Brain"?

Fe Feathers

ps....placing an advance order for this new ATSF thing. No laptops please, I'd just wind up getting harrased by that thing like the current one!
Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by mudchicken on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 1:39 PM
Mookie has now gone "completely furry" on us. I never knew chocolate cake could be so all consuming!

(At least let the armour yellow people move into their crystal cathedral for a few days before you move them to Kansas City and another new edifice!)

I wonder if Joe Koh's Mr. Matt sees a similarity here with dharmon taking over the world and "Pinky & The Brain"?

Fe Feathers

ps....placing an advance order for this new ATSF thing. No laptops please, I'd just wind up getting harrased by that thing like the current one!
Mudchicken Nothing is worth taking the risk of losing a life over. Come home tonight in the same condition that you left home this morning in. Safety begins with ME.... cinscocom-west
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Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 1:48 PM
See it all started with getting one star, then the next, then a railroad, then a country, then the world. [}:)] hah hah hah ....... and we will call EVIL Railways, Oh wait I think UP or CN has that already. [;)]

If Arnold can go from Austrain born weightlifter dude to Gov of CA, then anything is possible........high speed coast to coast rail, chocolate cake eating cats doing donuts on my lawn, my son taking out the trash without be told to do so......anything. [:)]
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Posted by dharmon on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 1:48 PM
See it all started with getting one star, then the next, then a railroad, then a country, then the world. [}:)] hah hah hah ....... and we will call EVIL Railways, Oh wait I think UP or CN has that already. [;)]

If Arnold can go from Austrain born weightlifter dude to Gov of CA, then anything is possible........high speed coast to coast rail, chocolate cake eating cats doing donuts on my lawn, my son taking out the trash without be told to do so......anything. [:)]
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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 2:29 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

See it all started with getting one star, then the next, then a railroad, then a country, then the world. [}:)] hah hah hah ....... and we will call EVIL Railways, Oh wait I think UP or CN has that already. [;)]

If Arnold can go from Austrain born weightlifter dude to Gov of CA, then anything is possible........high speed coast to coast rail, chocolate cake eating cats doing donuts on my lawn, my son taking out the trash without be told to do so......anything. [:)]

Ok give me this answer then.why does it cost a womans hair do mega bucks and my haircuts are $7?Hmmmmmmif someone can fiqure that one out the world would be a better place.[:)]
stay safe
joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 2:29 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

See it all started with getting one star, then the next, then a railroad, then a country, then the world. [}:)] hah hah hah ....... and we will call EVIL Railways, Oh wait I think UP or CN has that already. [;)]

If Arnold can go from Austrain born weightlifter dude to Gov of CA, then anything is possible........high speed coast to coast rail, chocolate cake eating cats doing donuts on my lawn, my son taking out the trash without be told to do so......anything. [:)]

Ok give me this answer then.why does it cost a womans hair do mega bucks and my haircuts are $7?Hmmmmmmif someone can fiqure that one out the world would be a better place.[:)]
stay safe
joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 16, 2003 6:12 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

See it all started with getting one star, then the next, then a railroad, then a country, then the world. [}:)] hah hah hah ....... and we will call EVIL Railways, Oh wait I think UP or CN has that already. [;)]

If Arnold can go from Austrain born weightlifter dude to Gov of CA, then anything is possible........high speed coast to coast rail, chocolate cake eating cats doing donuts on my lawn, my son taking out the trash without be told to do so......anything. [:)]

Ok give me this answer then.why does it cost a womans hair do mega bucks and my haircuts are $7?Hmmmmmmif someone can fiqure that one out the world would be a better place.[:)]
stay safe
joe
[;)] Because even the Mook can cut men's hair - and what is left you can't style anyway.

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 16, 2003 6:12 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh

QUOTE: Originally posted by dharmon

See it all started with getting one star, then the next, then a railroad, then a country, then the world. [}:)] hah hah hah ....... and we will call EVIL Railways, Oh wait I think UP or CN has that already. [;)]

If Arnold can go from Austrain born weightlifter dude to Gov of CA, then anything is possible........high speed coast to coast rail, chocolate cake eating cats doing donuts on my lawn, my son taking out the trash without be told to do so......anything. [:)]

Ok give me this answer then.why does it cost a womans hair do mega bucks and my haircuts are $7?Hmmmmmmif someone can fiqure that one out the world would be a better place.[:)]
stay safe
joe
[;)] Because even the Mook can cut men's hair - and what is left you can't style anyway.

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, October 16, 2003 6:53 AM
thats why i wear a cap
stay safe
joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, October 16, 2003 6:53 AM
thats why i wear a cap
stay safe
joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 16, 2003 7:09 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh

thats why i wear a cap
stay safe
joe
driver does too!

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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, October 16, 2003 7:09 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh

thats why i wear a cap
stay safe
joe
driver does too!

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 2:05 PM
i just wanted this back on top to get more responses
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 2:05 PM
i just wanted this back on top to get more responses
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 7:08 PM
To CSX Dispatcher. I work for CSX also as an engineer in the old CONRAIL territory. I have the same feelings that CSX is definitely in the crapper for the long haul. But we have learned that our new work order system is a duplicate of UP's. Our locomotives needing major repairs nedd to be done to UP specs. The payroll i have heard has been backed by UP with a loan to CSX. The railroad is starting to pinch pennies in all the weirdest places like oil changes on the vehicles and pre approving overtime. All the old timers who have been through 3 mergers already say this is what happens before one. I dont know when, but i have a good clue as with who.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 7:08 PM
To CSX Dispatcher. I work for CSX also as an engineer in the old CONRAIL territory. I have the same feelings that CSX is definitely in the crapper for the long haul. But we have learned that our new work order system is a duplicate of UP's. Our locomotives needing major repairs nedd to be done to UP specs. The payroll i have heard has been backed by UP with a loan to CSX. The railroad is starting to pinch pennies in all the weirdest places like oil changes on the vehicles and pre approving overtime. All the old timers who have been through 3 mergers already say this is what happens before one. I dont know when, but i have a good clue as with who.
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 7:41 PM
Well, it's been five months and nothing yet. I'm not holding my breath...

The rumors are just that, pure rumors.

LC
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 7:41 PM
Well, it's been five months and nothing yet. I'm not holding my breath...

The rumors are just that, pure rumors.

LC

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