Who Has the Guts to Standup for America?

[CopCarSS]

QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas

When I go railfanning I shoot with my:
Cannon 35mm
Smith&Wesson .44
Remington 12ga
Ruger .45
Norinco AK47
Winchester 30/30
But I dont wear them all around my neck at once.[8D]
Of course I only shoot the Cannon at trains.[;)]

You shoot a cannon at railroads, Chad? Isn't that a bit drastic, even for the CN Borg? I think the manufacturer you reference only uses two "N's," dating all the way back to the orginal camera "Kwanon." Still, when I put the 500mm f4.5 on my Canon, some folks consider it a cannon (some even reference it as "the mountain howitzer."[8D]

[Anonymous]

This thread has singlehandedly kept the popcorn growers in business. [:D]

Oh, and I'll have another large popcorn with extra butter, and a large coke.

[chad thomas]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TheAntiGates

QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas



Sounds like a personal problem to me.[;)]

Well, talk about expert diagnosis....

Your bill will be in the mail.[:D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas



Sounds like a personal problem to me.[;)]

Well, talk about expert diagnosis....

[Mookie]

methinks we need to have a community nap.

[chad thomas]

When I go railfanning I shoot with my:
Cannon 35mm
Smith&Wesson .44
Remington 12ga
Ruger .45
Norinco AK47
Winchester 30/30
But I dont wear them all around my neck at once.[8D]
Of course I only shoot the Cannon at trains.[;)]

[icmr]

Oh, I almost forgot, I will take 3 popcorns and 3 sodas.



ICMR

Happy Railroading.[swg][swg]

[slotracer]

I knew I shouldn't have looked at this thread, now I need to go see some therapist to erase from my mind the awful image of some goofy nerd with too many cameras slung on his neck and an engineers cap with patches galore wrapping themselves in the American flag.......

[icmr]

[#ditto][#ditto][#ditto][#ditto][#ditto][#ditto]waltersrails. You must be talking about "You Pee" since I dont have any trouble with the railroads that my friends and I railfan. It also helps if you go to the same spot for awhile. I go to the same spots and the crews know who I am, what I am doing, and they don't have a problem with it. If you want to complain about it thats fine just don't do it here.

I hope this topic gets shut down.



ICMR

Happy Railroading.[swg][swg]

[waltersrails]

I wish you people would stop complaning their are worse things to complain about.

[chad thomas]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TheAntiGates

QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas

This thread is like the Energizer bunny...It just keeps going on and on and on...............

Awe man, why did you have to go and say that?

I've got this "thing" for when people say things like "energizer bunny" or "wow 11 pages of THIS?" that makes me think they are just trying to make people feel self conscious, hoping the thread will die...

And, realizing that self consciousness is a learned behavior, I always figure that's my cue to prove to them that dumb is beautiful...

Sounds like a personal problem to me.[;)]

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

Actually, I would enjoy watching from the overpass or the grade crossing when characters like the originators of this post ran into Ed's switch crew or somebody of similar ilk.

[PigFarmer1]

QUOTE: Originally posted by slotracer

I didn't see anyone else reflect this but after pages of replies I could have missed it.

maybe with foamers with attitudes and people skills like the one starting this thread, is it a wonder that railroadsers and maybe cops and normal folks don'r like RR buffs ?

People with personalities that drive posts like KP and PBenham give the hobby a bad image and it is a contributing factor in why I became a lone wolf long before I dropped out of any active railfanning....don't want anything to do with the GERFS (Glassy eyed rail freaks)

I would take great pleasure in running this particular guy off the property. Or should I say Eye wood Luv Two run this particle Gye of The poeprty?[:D]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by chad thomas

This thread is like the Energizer bunny...It just keeps going on and on and on...............

Awe man, why did you have to go and say that?

I've got this "thing" for when people say things like "energizer bunny" or "wow 11 pages of THIS?" that makes me think they are just trying to make people feel self conscious, hoping the thread will die...

And, realizing that self consciousness is a learned behavior, I always figure that's my cue to prove to them that dumb is beautiful...

[Ak_Gandy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by slotracer

I didn't see anyone else reflect this but after pages of replies I could have missed it.

maybe with foamers with attitudes and people skills like the one starting this thread, is it a wonder that railroadsers and maybe cops and normal folks don'r like RR buffs ?

People with personalities that drive posts like KP and PBenham give the hobby a bad image and it is a contributing factor in why I became a lone wolf long before I dropped out of any active railfanning....don't want anything to do with the GERFS (Glassy eyed rail freaks)

Being a railroader for 29 years, I have seen both sides of the coin.

The rail fan/foamer that wants to just take a photo, while being on public property, not inhibiting traffic or being a hazard....are usually left alone.

However, there are some who feel it is their right to get "up close" or put themselves in a location that could be unsafe for them or the railroad employee.

I think a prerequisite for every rail fan should be to memorize and always follow the first rule in almost every single railroad's rule book....IE...Safety is the first importance in the discharge of duty.

[Anonymous]

A very good point!

[slotracer]

I didn't see anyone else reflect this but after pages of replies I could have missed it.

maybe with foamers with attitudes and people skills like the one starting this thread, is it a wonder that railroadsers and maybe cops and normal folks don'r like RR buffs ?

People with personalities that drive posts like KP and PBenham give the hobby a bad image and it is a contributing factor in why I became a lone wolf long before I dropped out of any active railfanning....don't want anything to do with the GERFS (Glassy eyed rail freaks)

[balearic]

Popcorn and Cherry Pepsi for me, please.

Man, I'm sure my late grandfather would've had fun with this guy. Grampa was a PRR cop, and I'm sure he would've laughed very hard while he arrested him for trespassing on private property.

[Anonymous]

Let's see if this subject can go to a new all time high in posted replies and pages. We are up to six (6) pages now.
Another bag of popcorn please and add another post count beside my name.

[chad thomas]

This thread is like the Energizer bunny...It just keeps going on and on and on...............

[espeefoamer]

I've got to get more popcorn and another cherry coke[:)].

[AztecEagle]

I'm Your Huckleberry!!

[Kurn]

Gee,I feel left out.I've never been hassled by a RR employee or cop for watching trains.Guess I'm really missing something,huh?

[chad thomas]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AztecEagle

Always Ask Yourself WWJJD:What Would Jesse James Do?

[:0] Skin that smoke wagon, see what it gets ya.[}:)][;)]

[AztecEagle]

Always Ask Yourself WWJJD:What Would Jesse James Do?

[vsmith]

Sorry Guys, ran out of popcorn, had to run over to the Quickie-mart![:D]

[chad thomas]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CSSHEGEWISCH

This has been so entertaining that I'll just have to get up and open up another beer. The pretzels are holding up, though.

Good idea. Make mine a 40oz'er.[8D]

[CSSHEGEWISCH]

This has been so entertaining that I'll just have to get up and open up another beer. The pretzels are holding up, though.

[fievel]

Official notice to : TheAntiGates
I am hereby suing you for injuries sustained while viewing your "shark" and
"clown" photographs. (See exibits A & B). I think I ruptured something!
I'LL SEE YOU IN COURT ![:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
Maybe I'll settle my case for a bag of popcorn.[dinner][swg]

[Anonymous]

I have lots of guts to stand up for. In fact, my wife is always asking me to try to lose some of those extra guts.....