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GBN, Would you check your private messages, please?
For the rest of you, I'm just thanking him for an act of kindness. Also, though, I have it in the back of my mind, for some reason, that GBN's birthday is either at the end of this month or the beginning of next. Is my recollection correct?
TB
train lady Member # 3920
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yes, his birthday is July 31
Ocala Mike Member # 4657
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That is the same day as my grandson, Leo's. Have to get baby Leo something for his first! Don't know if he's going to be a "railfan" yet.
Henry Kisor Member # 4776
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I shall hoist a glass of the very best honest plonk I can afford to the good Mr. Norman at 5 p.m. CST on July 31. He is a shining light of reason, knowledge and experience in this often contentious forum.
Ocala Mike Member # 4657
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Henry, are you sure you're not just saying that 'cause he's a fellow Chicagoland guy? Wish I were up there for one of those famous Italian beef sandwiches.
Railroad Bob Member # 3508
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Mr. Norman is certainly one of the nicest elderly gentlemen here; oh-oh; better watch what I say-- I'm not that far behind him!
So to Mr. Norman:
In the city among the walls the overland passenger train is choked and the pistons hiss and the wheels curse. On the prairie the overland flits on phantom wheels and the sky and the soil between them muffle the pistons and cheer the wheels...
Happy Birthday GBN, from Bob (and Carl!)
Stourbridge Lion Member # 1796
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Passing on my Happy B-Day wish too...
sojourner Member # 3134
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Happy Birthday to you, and many happy returns (and departures, all on the train!)
train lady Member # 3920
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Happy Birthday, Gil. I hope you have a super day doing things you enjoy. Train Laady
20th Century Member # 2196
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Gil, A very happy birthday to you. Yes,he is a gentleman.
palmland Member # 4344
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GBN - Hope you enjoy many more fine wines, great music, and even a good train ride or two. Happy Birthday.
Now, if you could crank up your time machine, which limited from the great era would you select to lift a glass wine on July 31. Of course the train must have a Pullman operated observation-lounge car. The Merchants Ltd, 20th Century, Panama Ltd or ...?
Stephen W Member # 6059
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Many Happy Returns from across the pond and many more of them to follow!
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