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#1 Rail Freak

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 03:24 PM

Congrats to the AU Group, I see we set a new record yesterday for the most members on at one time!!! Must be the Fla. Mini Gathering!!!:cool:
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Silver Meteor #97(5) & #98 (4), Silver Star #91 (2), Capitol Limited #29 & #30(4), Empire Builder #7,#8,#27 &#28(3) Coast Starlight #11 (4) & #14(4), California Zephyr #5 (2) & #6 (3), Cascades #506, City of New Orleans #58 (1) #59 (1), South West Chief #3 (2), Lake Shore Limited #49, Maple Leaf #63 San Joaquin #714, Pacific Surfliner #774, Texas Eagle #422, Cardinal #50, Crescent #19, Sunset Limited #1 Approx.46,444 miles & 41 states!

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 03:39 PM

Congrats to the AU Group, I see we set a new record yesterday for the most members on at one time!!! Must be the Fla. Mini Gathering!!!:cool:
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It would be nice if it were all members. But probably most of those were guests. We have lots of them just looking and reading about our favorite topic.
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Posted 14 January 2012 - 05:23 PM

We'll take what we can get!! :cool:
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Posted 14 January 2012 - 08:35 PM

I commented on that number to Alan and we both agreed that it did not make sense for that early in the morning. I am online pretty early in the morning and I doubt there were 300+ on line at that time. Alan explained that guests can be counted more than once if they switch topics, but it still does not make sense. Usually Ryan, Joe, Betty, Dick and I are the only ones around at 6am.

Edited by pennyk, 15 January 2012 - 02:51 PM.

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 09:13 PM

I am normally still asleep at 6 AM. You guys are early birds!

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Posted 14 January 2012 - 09:54 PM

I am normally still asleep at 6 AM. You guys are early birds!


Actually what is 6:00 AM? Retirees like myself do not know the meaning of this :giggle:
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Posted 15 January 2012 - 01:38 AM

I'm retired but I have a dog!! I'm up by 5:30am to take
Archie outside or I have another task to do!!

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Posted 15 January 2012 - 02:21 PM


I am normally still asleep at 6 AM. You guys are early birds!


Actually what is 6:00 AM? Retirees like myself do not know the meaning of this :giggle:


I did not know there was a 6:00 AM! I thought the clock only went from 11 AM to sometime after midnight. :)
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 02:09 PM

I've worked the graveyard shift (11PM-7AM) for years. There is definitely a 6AM.....and a 5AM......and a 4AM......etc......etc....... :lol:
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 05:59 PM

I commented on that number to Alan and we both agreed that it did not make sense for that early in the morning. I am online pretty early in the morning and I doubt there were 300+ on line at that time. Alan explained that guests can be counted more than once if they switch topics, but it still does not make sense. Usually Ryan, Joe, Betty, Dick and I are the only ones around at 6am.


Don't forget me. I am often up at 3:00am PDT+/- for a pit stop or glass of water, and check AU and e-mail at that time.
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 06:28 PM

Not saying that Im up @ 6AM, but Gentlemen of a certain age (say over 50!!!)usually have to get up during the night because of the P factor (pun intended!!!) and usually there are always a few Might Owls, Insomniacs, Kids and Spammers looking at the forum! The only time I'm consisitently up @ 6AM is when I'm on an LD Train and having my coffee and waiting on the Diner to open!! :) :) :)

Edited by jimhudson, 16 January 2012 - 06:29 PM.

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Posted 16 January 2012 - 07:29 PM

The only time I'm consisitently up @ 6AM is when I'm on an LD Train and having my coffee and waiting on the Diner to open!! :) :) :)


That, so much, reminds me of me!!!! :lol:
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Posted 16 January 2012 - 08:26 PM

Not saying that Im up @ 6AM, but Gentlemen of a certain age (say over 50!!!)usually have to get up during the night because of the P factor (pun intended!!!) and usually there are always a few Might Owls, Insomniacs, Kids and Spammers looking at the forum! The only time I'm consisitently up @ 6AM is when I'm on an LD Train and having my coffee and waiting on the Diner to open!! :) :) :)


Jim,

That's one reason I choose bedrooms over roomettes. :giggle:
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Posted 17 January 2012 - 12:36 PM

Not saying that Im up @ 6AM, but Gentlemen of a certain age (say over 50!!!)usually have to get up during the night because of the P factor (pun intended)

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Posted 17 January 2012 - 12:38 PM

I'm up by 5:30am to take Archie outside or I have another task to do!!

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Posted 11 February 2012 - 02:19 AM

I too must admit to being a member of the 0600 cuz either I or the taco dawg need tending too.

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Posted 11 February 2012 - 08:33 AM


I'm up by 5:30am to take Archie outside or I have another task to do!!

Is the "other task" outside too?Posted Image

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Dave, the other task is usually some cleaning of the kitchen floor!!

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Posted 11 February 2012 - 10:20 AM



I'm up by 5:30am to take Archie outside or I have another task to do!!

Is the "other task" outside too?Posted Image

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Dave, the other task is usually some cleaning of the kitchen floor!!

There's the problem Dick! Most people use the bathroom instead of the kitchen floor!Posted Image

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Posted 11 February 2012 - 01:51 PM



I'm up by 5:30am to take Archie outside or I have another task to do!!

Is the "other task" outside too?Posted Image

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Dave, the other task is usually some cleaning of the kitchen floor!!


I have trained Mr. Gato to sleep in until 7:00am and only then can he meow!. :giggle: Of course, that litter box does wonders when the temps are 10 degrees like this morning. :lol: :D :P

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