Depot Diner & Coffee Shop

[CShaveRR]

Actually, it wasn't along that line. It was in Fort Washington, and it looks like R5 would have taken me closer to it. But R8 is closer to Sarah's neck of the woods, for her to come meet me at 30th Street.

By the way, I really did like 30th Street, both inside and out. Much better than the other two big stations I saw on this trip (DC and Chicago)!

[espeefoamer]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CShaveRR

I'm back, only a little later than scheduled.

Mookie said I could use this word in the Diner: Sarah and I are soul-mates!

The first thing we did after Sarah found me at 30th Street was look into each other's eyes. And we spent most of the rest of the visit keeping an eye or two on each other.
The second thing we did was take a short ride on SEPTA's R5 route before taking the R8 toward my hotel room.

We didn't have too much train-watching luck at Sarah's usual haunts on Tuesday, much to her chagrin (chin up, Kiddo--that could happen anywhere). However, we saw a fox pretty close up, and a deer crossed our street a little too close for comfort. And I was able to do a little mentoring on gondola construction and signal aspects (including the significance of the dummy mast).

Sarah can tell you about the quad/scanner episode. That may have been the high point of the trip to Abrams Yard and other locales on Tuesday.

We went to a number of good places to eat; her mother joined us for dinner Monday night, after which she gave us a tour of some prime Philadelphia real estate (sorry, Joyce--if you want me to move there I'd probably be in another neighborhood!).

Wednesday we managed to catch a NS in the distance before Sarah took me back to the R8.

So quite a bit was seen, a good deal of fun was had, much was discussed, tears were shed before parting--as I said, a pair of soul-mates were discovered (much to my wife's chagrin). Chalk up another victory for the Forum!

Next time, maybe we'll see some of the other places around Philadelphia. Sarah is on her own to see the Zoo that looks like an interlocking tower. Because instead of taking her to the Zoo, I'll take her to...Paoli! (little inside joke there)

Carl (SM/AMG)

Make a deal.Drop her off at the zoo,then you visit Zoo tower.

[chad thomas]

Welcome back Carl and thanks for the report. Glad to hear you and Sarah had a good time.[8D]

[Anonymous]

Carl,

I'm glad you took the time to post; I've been very curious about the trip. It sounds like a good time. Did you like 30th Street Station? I have to say, as a former regular commuter on the R8 Chestnut Hill West, that I'm curious where along the line you were in a hotel.

Larry

[CShaveRR]

I'm back, only a little later than scheduled.

Mookie said I could use this word in the Diner: Sarah and I are soul-mates!

The first thing we did after Sarah found me at 30th Street was look into each other's eyes. And we spent most of the rest of the visit keeping an eye or two on each other.
The second thing we did was take a short ride on SEPTA's R5 route before taking the R8 toward my hotel room.

We didn't have too much train-watching luck at Sarah's usual haunts on Tuesday, much to her chagrin (chin up, Kiddo--that could happen anywhere). However, we saw a fox pretty close up, and a deer crossed our street a little too close for comfort. And I was able to do a little mentoring on gondola construction and signal aspects (including the significance of the dummy mast).

Sarah can tell you about the quad/scanner episode. That may have been the high point of the trip to Abrams Yard and other locales on Tuesday.

We went to a number of good places to eat; her mother joined us for dinner Monday night, after which she gave us a tour of some prime Philadelphia real estate (sorry, Joyce--if you want me to move there I'd probably be in another neighborhood!).

Wednesday we managed to catch a NS stack train in the distance before Sarah took me back to the R8.

So quite a bit was seen, a good deal of fun was had, much was discussed, tears were shed before parting--as I said, a pair of soul-mates were discovered (much to my wife's chagrin). Chalk up another victory for the Forum!

Next time, maybe we'll see some of the other places around Philadelphia. Sarah is on her own to see the Zoo that looks like an interlocking tower. Because instead of taking her to the Zoo, I'll take her to...Paoli! (little inside joke there)

Carl (SM/AMG)

[cherokee woman]

You've got it Joe. Sounds good to Mutt and me, also!

[JoeKoh]

how about chili and texas toast?
stay safe
joe

[Mookie]

Dan - if that is you in the 2nd pix, you are waaaaay to young for me!

[cherokee woman]

That first pic may be what Dan really looks like. But according to the
second pic, he must be Tom Cruise's identical twin!!

Since it seems to be so cool EVERYWHERE today, have a big pot
of chilli for everyone. And if you don't want chilli, I also made a big
pot of spaghetti for tonight. With the spaghetti, you'll also get two
slices of garlic Texas Toast.

[jeaton]

Oh THAT Dan! Wasn't he seen around Louisville as I kid? In recent years I thought I had seen pictures of him with a really hot babe, but I think she dumped him. Probably spending too much on the forum.

Jay

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Dan - everyone went to the 2nd website to look at your picture and it caused a shut down! Must be a very good picture! I guess the first one is the one they put on your pilot's license?

And here I pictured him looking like "Chewie".

Only on weekends.

[locomutt]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Dan - everyone went to the 2nd website to look at your picture and it caused a shut down! Must be a very good picture! I guess the first one is the one they put on your pilot's license?

And here I pictured him looking like "Chewie".

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mudchicken

Cornsnow (2"), thunder & lightning yesterday here at Winter Park (west portal of Moffat Tunnel), looking for sunshine & 50 degrees today. Understand CopcarSS and corailfan were ducking big hailstones (2") in Boulder yesterday. UP running coal trains like streetcars right now up in the hills. Springtime in the Rockies!

Western omelets sound good this morning.

Poor chicken - I have a warm fur coat I will loan you. You just have to come and get it! [}:)] And bring Toto and Co......

[Mookie]

Dan - everyone went to the 2nd website to look at your picture and it caused a shut down! Must be a very good picture! I guess the first one is the one they put on your pilot's license?

[rvos1979]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68

After a couple three days of GORGEOUS weather, Ma Nature has cooled the north country down, too. Near frost last night, maybe 50 today. That chili sounds good, even if it is only halfway through the morning!

That chili sounds good back here in Wisconsin, too, it's only supposed to hit 45 degrees with the wind and the rain forcast for today.

Randy

[dharmon]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

Now about Dan......

Okay..here you go...

http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/jekredsixporkins/img/movie_bg.jpg

but here's what I looked like before I had kids.......

http://www.geocities.com/goose_topgun99/topgu027.jpg

[tree68]

After a couple three days of GORGEOUS weather, Ma Nature has cooled the north country down, too. Near frost last night, maybe 50 today. That chili sounds good, even if it is only halfway through the morning!

[cherokee woman]

Hmmmm, Springtime in the rockies: isn't that a song title? And no,
I'm not thinking of "Rocky Mountain High". Mudchicken, here's a
big ole western omelet for you. I'll personally send you a big thermos
of nice, hot chilli to warm your feathers up today, since you'll only
have a high of 50 degrees today.

Joe, thank you so much for helping me with the omelets.

[mudchicken]

Cornsnow (2"), thunder & lightning yesterday here at Winter Park (west portal of Moffat Tunnel), looking for sunshine & 50 degrees today. Understand CopcarSS and corailfan were ducking big hailstones (2") in Boulder yesterday. UP running coal trains like streetcars right now up in the hills. Springtime in the Rockies!

Western omelets sound good this morning.

[Mookie]

Joe - get the boat ready....

[:)]

[JoeKoh]

yep i can help with breakfast.and about that picture of Dan i think you can find it in the post office(just kidding dan!)
stay safe
joe

[cherokee woman]

Mookie, how about at least sharing the pic of Marty? And what
about Dan?!?!

[Mookie]

Now about Dan......

[Mookie]

QUOTE: Originally posted by drailed1999

Hey everybody,
Been to Texas, met Ed. He and his family are great people. He and Mook have my pic. I do not have a problem with them sending it to who ever of us who wants it.( use your judgement) CW, I'm sorry I missed your B-day but you can ask Ed, I'm working my butt off. I really miss everybody on the forum but I am usually just Too *** tired to even sit at the puter. And as for Kevin, you really need to learn how to spell. Your hyrogliphs are getting kinda tough to read. LOL
You all take care for now

I had Marty all pictured in my mind and when I got his picture, I knew exactly who it was! (and for the ladies on the forum, he is great eye candy!) I told Houston Ed "yes! That's Marty!" (like he didn't know!)

I have a few pictures that the gentlemen of the forum have sent me and, you know....
You are a good looking group of forum posters! [:I]

And no, I won't share without permission!

Mook

[cherokee woman]

Good morning everybody. After the ice cream last night, slept all through
the night: didn't wake up once until a little after five this morning.

Your "special" breakfast, suggested by the Mutt, will be: western omelets
or pancakes and whatever topping you want on them, and turkey bacon or
sausage. Joe, you do the omelets so well, would you like to help me with
them this morning? You don't have to, and I'll understand if you've got
something else planned to do this morning.

Tina, do you have all your packing done? Need any help?

[locomutt]

Juice and coffee are on,breakfast will come later.
I think CW has something special planned for this morning.[^]

[cherokee woman]

Hey Marty, welcome back. Long time no see. Since it's kind of warm
tonight, how about some ice cream? Have all the usual flavors: choco-
late, vanilla, neopolitan, and Snicker's Ice cream. Thought maybe if we
had something cool, it would help us sleep tonight.

[locomutt]

Marty, I've been to Texas, but haven't had the privilege of meeting Ed. Both
CW and I would love to meet several of you, our forum family members.
Maybe someday we can work out a way to meet some of you guys and gals.

CW and I understand that you've been very busy; think she has some leftover
birthday cake in the freezer.

[Anonymous]

Hey everybody,
Been to Texas, met Ed. He and his family are great people. He and Mook have my pic. I do not have a problem with them sending it to who ever of us who wants it.( use your judgement) CW, I'm sorry I missed your B-day but you can ask Ed, I'm working my butt off. I really miss everybody on the forum but I am usually just Too *** tired to even sit at the puter. And as for Kevin, you really need to learn how to spell. Your hyrogliphs are getting kinda tough to read. LOL
You all take care for now

[locomutt]

Kevin,I'm with the rest;welcome back,we really do/have missed you.

Tom,when the 'drugs' kick in,I hope you can "drive & operate heavy machinery",
Unfortunately,I know how some of them work.
CW said you could have what you wanted for supper.

espeefoamer,I'm sure we can find some 'blue cheese' dressing around here.