This is my 1,000th post here on AU, and I wanted to give a sincere thank you to every single member on here, minus one we had back in April. jk. Seriously, you guys have been one of the most welcoming crowds of people I have ever interacted with. AU just started out for me as a means to keep in touch with Craig and Anne Goodwin (scientist and golden Grrl), two amazing, nice, and interesting people I met on the CZ back last April. But it has become so much a part of me. You guys have provided me so much respect, because I've gotta tell you, no matter how right you may be, there are not many adults who will validate and support the opinions of some crazy teen who still hasn't really grown yet, if you know what I mean. Many have you have really taken in an interest in me as a person, whether it be what I may be doing at that particular moment at a tournament or fervently awaiting my trip reports which I don't always finish. I am not lying when I say that I have learned something knew from every single post, literally, or something that came out of it. I am truly grateful for both the broad knowledge I have gained, whether it be patience and restraint if there's something blatantly wrong or just general transportation trivia and knowledge, some of it which is helping out my debate! Haha not really the first part, but I genuinely grateful for all of the people who have looked out for me. As I mentioned Craig and Anne, Dick especially, and even boxcar817 for graciously sending me an upgrade coupon when they had no obligation to do so. I will finish this 1,000th message off short and simple, with a sincere
Thank you, AU
Very sincerely,
Johnny Menhennet
Thank you AU
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, Jul 14 2012 11:28 PM
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 11:28 PM
Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner (100000000000), Southwest Chief (5), California Zephyr (1), Coast Starlight (6), Capitol Corridor (1), Empire Builder (2), Acela Express (1), LSL (1), NE Regional (2)
Non-Amtrak: NCTD Coaster (at least 20), Metrolink (4), SD Trolley (at least 20), LACMTA Red Line (at least 50), Seattle Streetcar (1), Chicago 'L' (probably 13), NYC Subway (probably 15), WMATA Mass Transit (probably 20), LIRR (1), Las Vegas Monorail (at least 12), MBTA Mass Transit (16), NJ Transit commuter rail (3), I'm sure there are more that I can't think of right now
upcoming Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner (10000000000 more),
upcoming non-Amtrak: Coaster, Red Line/Expo Line in LA
Pretty good for a 16 year old
Non-Amtrak: NCTD Coaster (at least 20), Metrolink (4), SD Trolley (at least 20), LACMTA Red Line (at least 50), Seattle Streetcar (1), Chicago 'L' (probably 13), NYC Subway (probably 15), WMATA Mass Transit (probably 20), LIRR (1), Las Vegas Monorail (at least 12), MBTA Mass Transit (16), NJ Transit commuter rail (3), I'm sure there are more that I can't think of right now
upcoming Amtrak: Pacific Surfliner (10000000000 more),
upcoming non-Amtrak: Coaster, Red Line/Expo Line in LA
Pretty good for a 16 year old
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Posted 14 July 2012 - 11:50 PM
Johnny,
What a nice comment. Like you, I have been pleasantly surprised by the knowledgeable and friendly folks who make up the vast majority of the group. I really enjoyed meeting people at the Seattle Gathering last year, and am looking forward to this year's conclave in PHL, and the mini-gathering in PDX in August. So let me second your thanks to everyone here.
Charlie
What a nice comment. Like you, I have been pleasantly surprised by the knowledgeable and friendly folks who make up the vast majority of the group. I really enjoyed meeting people at the Seattle Gathering last year, and am looking forward to this year's conclave in PHL, and the mini-gathering in PDX in August. So let me second your thanks to everyone here.
Charlie
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 06:33 AM
Johnny, thank you for your kind comments. You have been a most welcome member of AU.
Age is just be one factor that provides variety among people. Attitude is another and
being honest and forthright are others. It is my opinion that our Johnny has all of them!!
It is a real treat for all of us to have members like Johnny and Charlie who contribute their
comments and opinions for the good of train travel and for the enjoyent of all members.
Thank You guys for being an important part of AU.
Age is just be one factor that provides variety among people. Attitude is another and
being honest and forthright are others. It is my opinion that our Johnny has all of them!!
It is a real treat for all of us to have members like Johnny and Charlie who contribute their
comments and opinions for the good of train travel and for the enjoyent of all members.
Thank You guys for being an important part of AU.
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 09:18 AM
i enjoyed your email. Do keep in mind, Johnny, that some of us on here, myself included, even know something about the preAmtrak trains. Some of us stand ready to jump in on that, when needed.
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 09:57 AM
Johnny -
Thanks for the thanks!
AU is great because of the knowledge of all members, be they young, middle aged or older (i had to add the "er" before i get in trouble
). And also be they new, regular or over-experienced riders. AU I think has the greatest mix of members, if one asks a question, it is almost a certainty that someone will have an answer.
Like last night, there was a question about the NDL station. Now I'm not bragging, but I know it well, even though the SWC stops there at 1AM and 2 AM. That used to be my "home station" for 7 years. And I was not the only one to provide an answer either.
I think we all learn from each other here on AU!
Thanks for the thanks!
AU is great because of the knowledge of all members, be they young, middle aged or older (i had to add the "er" before i get in trouble). And also be they new, regular or over-experienced riders. AU I think has the greatest mix of members, if one asks a question, it is almost a certainty that someone will have an answer. Like last night, there was a question about the NDL station. Now I'm not bragging, but I know it well, even though the SWC stops there at 1AM and 2 AM. That used to be my "home station" for 7 years. And I was not the only one to provide an answer either.
I think we all learn from each other here on AU!
A training I will go ... !
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 11:01 AM
Congratulations on your 1k post. Your enthusiasm in each of your posts makes me feel your age and are most welcomed. I hope you will continue as an active participant in AU although I remember when I was 15 my main focus was on the opposite sex 
Hope you can balance the two!
Hope you can balance the two!
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 03:18 PM
Thank you and congratulations Johnny. You posts are knowledgeable, lucid and thoughtful. It was some time before I realized that you were a "teenager". Those quotes are significant. You are a mature person. This is coming from a "very mature" person. Anytime you know you are going to be at VNC, let me know and I'll try to be there some one of those times.
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