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
Posted by train lady (Member # 3920) on :
yes, his birthday is July 31
Posted by Ocala Mike (Member # 4657) on :
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.
Posted by Henry Kisor (Member # 4776) on :
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.
Posted by Ocala Mike (Member # 4657) on :
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.
Posted by Railroad Bob (Member # 3508) on :
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!)
Posted by Stourbridge Lion (Member # 1796) on :
Passing on my Happy B-Day wish too...
Posted by sojourner (Member # 3134) on :
Happy Birthday to you, and many happy returns (and departures, all on the train!)
Posted by train lady (Member # 3920) on :
Happy Birthday, Gil. I hope you have a super day doing things you enjoy. Train Laady
Posted by 20th Century (Member # 2196) on :
Gil, A very happy birthday to you. Yes,he is a gentleman.
Posted by palmland (Member # 4344) on :
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 ...?
Posted by Stephen W (Member # 6059) on :
Many Happy Returns from across the pond and many more of them to follow!
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