Well it finally happened...
One of my fellow yardmasters suffered an unfortunate accident, and I get to step into the breach. There's a pool going among the crews for how long it will take from my hair to go completely white.
Nick
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Look on the bright side... at least they think that you will still have hair.
CC
Good for you, Nick. You know that you have all of us behind you, just where we should be.
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Carl
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Wear a hat.
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Nick,
Appreciate every one of those gray hairs. You have earned each and every one, and they should command a bit of respect from those under your command.
I'm a retired aircraft mechanic, and we referred to the long term experienced guys as 'graybeards'.
Gray hair=experience. Go get em Tiger!
Norm
''+1'' to what Norm said above. Good luck to you with it.
- Paul North.
But can you yardmaster in the fog???
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zugmann But can you yardmaster in the fog???
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
nbrodar . . . One of my fellow yardmasters suffered an unfortunate accident . . .
Let us not forget this aspect of the events, either. Condolences and sympathies to whoever it is. Hopefully it's not too debilitating, and a speedy recovery will ensue - to the benefit of both of you, perhaps.
Dude,
You must really like headaches and ulcers....
Hey, can I have your lantern?
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Chris30at least they think that you will still have hair.
at least they think that you will still have hair.
Well...there's a side bet on how long I'll have hair at all.
Mook, Carl, Norm and Paul...thanks..I think. There was much rejoicing among the Train-monsters when I was "awarded" the job. Second shift is the most intense and requires the most foresight, slight of hand, and multitasking ability.
ValleyXsomething to help you decide if you made the right choice to leave.
something to help you decide if you made the right choice to leave.
As if I needed a reminder. Should tell you something, when I'm the youngest yardmaster and holding middle trick with Friday and Saturday off.
As long as the building doesn't leak...if the fog gets in, (or if the Train-monster lets it in) all bets are off. Sometimes, I have to chase to fog out with a few "colorful" phrases.
BaltACDPhiladelphia is a perpetual fog zone.
Philadelphia is a perpetual fog zone.
We say the same thing about Baltimore. The fog down there keeps eating my yard engines!
edblysardHey, can I have your lantern?
No...You're not on my division...I would get a ride in the white boxcar for providing supplies to non-division personnel.
Paul D North Jr. Condolences and sympathies to whoever it is. Hopefully it's not too debilitating, and a speedy recovery will ensue.
Condolences and sympathies to whoever it is. Hopefully it's not too debilitating, and a speedy recovery will ensue.
The YM in question tripped over the radio pedal. We are not sure if/when she will return.
A She! I am pleased! So you probably have little shoes to fill?
CShaveRRHow does one trip over a radio pedal (especially with small shoes)? We tend to keep those things under the desks or control panels.
There in lies the rub. We don't really know...says she got tangled up in the cord.
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