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In our area (1.5 hr from me) you can only catch Amtrak in the middle of the night. Not only is this very inconvenient (especially with delays) and a bit scary, but nearly the whole trip is in the dark! It seems like such a shame that we don't have the option of a daylight service thru our...

I had a friend once that did not want any pics of her or her girls taken because she was afraid her ex would find them. People have all kinds of reasons for not want their pics taken. I don't want anybody's picture except maybe a conductor with the kids or something. It's the "uniform" I'd want...

Excellent! :) Thank you. BTW, I am using IE browser.

I *am* hitting the quote button. :( It doesn't even let me reply if I don't but I don't see any quoting going on. I wondered about that.

LOL Have you ever wondered how many photos you're in that other people have taken? Or LOOKED at people in the background of your pics? It can be scary! :angry2:

I can't understand that! I'd think it would be part of their job, actually. Like PR for Amtrak, ya know?

Oh, right. Why is it they don't want to have their pic taken? (Not that it matters, just curious.)

It is tempting for a novice to snap pics of everything that catches their attention, especially with the digital cameras that hold thousands of pictures! There is a lot of gorgeous scenery along the routes but how do you remember where you were at the time? (We have cheapie cameras with no...

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Yeah - something I read on the internet. ;-) I suppose it might be more fun amongst family rather than strangers, eh? As for pictures.... :o Of COURSE they're going to take pics! They were given a camera for the trip. I guess we'd better practice some photo-etiquette, too! I think a...

Thanks, Dan. :) I have been surprised at the traffic here! Every question I've asked has been answered by many and I have gleaned a lot. I realize people conjure up different scenarios according to their own perspectives and experiences. I would love to be "that experience" that changes the...

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A jungle gym?!!! :o I hope not! The little guy (and he is small for his age) is very active but I might have to tape him to his seat if he tries something like THAT! Visiting a park in Chicago sounds a little intimidating to me but the more I learn about the area the more comfortable I am...

May I assume one's seat mate may be addressed? I've had the experience in airplanes where it seems to be presumed that seat mates exist in other dimensions at times and cannot be communicated with. How uncomfortable that is! I expect my time to be consumed with the kids and Jane Eyre but I am...

I kind of tho't train travelers might be a bit more relaxed as a group and more willing to interact with kids but I see now that they are like people everywhere in our society. Considering they seat strangers with each other in the dining car I tho't train manners might be different. :) Ah...

We'll be on the one from Spokane to Chicago and the one from Chicago to D.C. - round trip.

Just brainstorming. :)

Thanks for your perspective. Are there "hours" for the lounge?

LOL Noted.

Ah yes, thanks for that cultural note.