I feel sorry for the train crew. The crew gets 3 days off with pay
but has to deal with the carriers' legal department and also speak
with counselers etc. It's not the easiest thing for the crew members
to deal with, unfortunately, been there, done that and got the t-shirt.
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Jump to postDavestanKSAN, Actually Malcom X was killed in Washington Heights which is north of Harlem. His murder took place in the Audubon Ballroom which was located at 166th Street and Broadway. If any of you ever get to Harlem, you have to eat in Sylvia's. The staff was always very friendly and the soul-food...
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Jump to postSlam, Thanks for the instructions. For some reason it don't work for
me. Too many moving parts I guess......so screw it.
I'm computer dumb, so I don't know to add on to this thread.
For the number 55, how about Ol' 55 by Tom Waits.
39 by Queen.
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Jump to postSuperfly, I never heard of that band U.K. but I'm going to look for it.
Doing acid.............I'm invoking my fifth amendment rights.
Scarlet, you are so right about Tony Levin. I caught him with
Peter Gabriel, he was fantastic.
If you never heard "In The Court Of The Crimson King" you're missing out on some great music. The title song, along with "21st Century Schizoid Man" are classic. Fripp, Lake, McDonald are awesome. The album cover art used to scare the sheet out me when I did too much partying. I recommend buying, do...
Jump to postCastleIsland, I can handle the "grapefroot" spoon and maybe
even the worn rubber band. It's downright cruel to sentence
us to a lifetime of that oily little Richard Simmons. You are a
sadist! Can Simmons be replaced by a John Waters film festival?
ORFflyer, I had a friend in lived in the Tidewater region. The last
time I was in that area was around '73-'74. So, it's going way
back when I saw those coal drags.
Kev, that's a good cut from a good <acronym title="Alliance Air (India)">CD</acronym>. The bassist seems like a decent enough chap, except for that popcorn thing of his. I can only imagine Shatner doing "Rocket Man" wearing his Capt. Kirk costume. It can't be any worse than Savalas doing "Something."
Jump to postYou Lost That Loving Feeling by Telly Savalas
Something by Telly Savalas
I Can't Get Behind That by Wm. Shatner
Waco by Lorne Greene
and, of course, anything by Regis Phibin................Not!
Falcon, I'd add the Jaguars to that list of disappointing teams. They played some games where they looked like the best team in the NFL, and others where they looked like the worst. How do you lose two games to Houston? So sad to read about Darrent Williams, my condolences to his family and the Bron...
Jump to postAs I've gotten older, I've become less thrilled about New Years or celebrating New Years Eve. I've always looked at it as amateurs night. Way too many drunken idiots acting stupid. Wifey and I usually stay close to home. Back in the day, I never needed an excuse like New Years Eve to tie one on. Mon...
Jump to postShame on you Falcon, it's Alex with 3 exclamation points!!!
I was channel surfing and just heard that Saddam has just been
turned over to the Iraqi authorities.
PJFlysFast when I was a teenager, the drinking age in New York was 18.
I had a fake draft card and was a regular in the gin-mills at 16.
N231YE, some years back wifey and I rode <acronym title="Videira (VIA / SSVI), Brazil">VIA</acronym> from Vancouver to Montreal. Going through the Rockies all the trains carrying grain had helper engines in the middle of the consist. In the Norfolk VA area you'd see helper engines on the coal drags ...
Jump to postI can't believe nobody mentioned "Tiptoe Through The Tulips"
by my old neighbor Tiny Tim.
Nice pics Lee, they look a lot different than what you're used to seeing
on your side of the pond.
Falstaff, once you get that railroad bug, it's hard to kick the habit. I
had to retire on a disability, but every time I see a train, I wish I was
running it.
N231YE, I agree!
Being an old city kid I'm going with "New York State Of Mind" by Billy Joel.
Jump to postKevin, Thanks for the link, very interesting article. Magyarorszag, I'd still rather have a little more steel in front of me. We used quite a few EMD <acronym title="China General Aviation">GP</acronym>-38's. At least on that type of engine, the cab is 10 to 12 feet behind the knuckle. In the front ...
Jump to postA hooker, a jug of Bushmills 25 yr old single malt, and a lid of some primo herb. (I wish) I did get some tickets for todays Jaguars-Patriots game up in Jacksonville. Saw the Pats win 24-21. I'll find out what I got tomorrow. We have the grand-kids coming up, so we'll open up every thing then.
Jump to postGreat picture Mark. The last time I saw one of them was back in '68.
I'd still rather run it from the engine. I hated those cab cars especially
at grade crossings. I had a few close calls.
Alright Mark, another member with railroad ties. I spent some time up in Great Lakes in the Navy. We used to ride the C&<acronym title="Northwest Airlines (USA)">NW</acronym> <acronym title="Royal Air Force (United Kingdom)">RR</acronym> to Milwaukee so we could drink legally at 19. So much for my s...
Jump to postVHVXB, a few commuter rail operators here in the states use bi-level cars. The first time I saw it was on the old Chicago and Northwestern <acronym title="Royal Air Force (United Kingdom)">RR</acronym> back in the late 60's. AsstChiefMark, without the cab car or an engine on each end, the crew would...
Jump to postI had a couple of lady friends who called me "The Divine Nine."
At work they used to call me kickstand.
I'm glad to hear she's home and feeling better. I hope all goes
well with the specialist in January.
Got to love that insurance that pays it all!
Sorry to hear what you guys had to go through. My prayers go out to your family and for your daughters speedy recovery. I have a nephew who's scheduled to have kidney surgery on Monday, so I have an idea what you are going through. Tell your daughter that she has many a.net friends from all over the...
Jump to postI had that happen to me around 1970 or so. I was in my Navy dress blues and some wacko is screaming and yelling at me. I tried to take the high-road and ignore her. After she realized her screaming was getting her no place she spit at me. I lost it and punched her in the mouth and continued on my wa...
Jump to postIAH777, especially since Laura Nyro is deceased.
Another great voice is Ester Satterfield. I also liked
Phoebe Snow, Maria Muldaur and Nico from her Velvet
Underground days.
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A couple of others:
America - I prefer the version by Yes
If I'm driving to NYC, New York State Of Mind by Billy Joe.
Up around Boston, Dirty Water by the Standells and Roadrunner
by Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers.
Ol' 55 by Tom Waits
If you're driving a truck, Willin' by Little Feat.
I have Sirius satelite radio in the car. So when I'm driving I usually
listen to the Classic Rock, The Stones, the Who or the Folk Music
station.
thanks for that missing r and thanks even more for the picture.
Her husband Russ Knunkel was one of the great drummers. I just
read that she died in '97. I didn't realize it was that long ago, I
was thinking was only 3 or 4 years ago.
So many; Sarah Vaughn one of the great voices along with Billie and Jackson. I loved Janis Joplin wailing away. Some others: Grace Slick - Airplane/Starship Joan Baez Tracey Nelson - Mother Earth Sandy Denny - Fairport Convention Marianne Faithful Stevie Nix. I always like Rhiannon. Laura Nyro<br><b...
Jump to postCaught Cliff at the Garden in NYC.
Paul Simon did a concert as a fund raiser for the NY Public Library.
Had a variety of acts......Simon, Cliff, Nicolette Lasen etc.
Jimmy Cliff was great. I think the concert was around the time
the movie came out. Great Stuff.
I'm down here in Fla. on the Space Coast. We just watched the Shuttle
fly over the house. Impressive sight like always, really lights up the sky.
Growing up, I always watched the parents had on. We only had one TV
back in the 50's. Three of my all time favorites were:
The Untouchables
Naked City
The Phil Silvers Show (Sgt. Bilko)
Zippyjet, I see you added some raggae. How about
"The Harder They Come" by Jimmy Cliff.
Zippyjet, some great additions. Crystal Ship was an awesome song. I was always a big Alvin Lee fan...I'd Love To Change The World rocks. White Bird brings back some fond memories, David LaFlamme was great on the violin. A couple others I'd like to add: Shine On Brightly - Procol Harum Mr. Tambourine...
Jump to postSome of my favs:
Baba O'Reilly-Who
Sugar Magnolia-'Dead
Casey Jones-'Dead
Somebody To Love-Airplane
Empty Pages-Traffic
Sky Pilot-Animals
Magic Carpet Ride-Steppenwolf
And for CastleIsland
"Let's Make The Water Turn Black" by Zappa and The Mothers
Kaz, thanks for sharing your pics of my old home town.
I get very homesick seeing them (except for the dead roach)!
Kmh1956
50, you're still a baby.
At my age, I like them if they still have a heart beat.
Wings, thanks for this thread. I flew on the 8 numerous times. I flew them across the Atlantic from <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> to <acronym title="Luxembourg (- Findel) (LUX / ELLX), Luxembourg">LUX</acronym> many ti...
Jump to postAirTran737, what's wrong with us hippie types? It's a good thing you're young, you would've hated the 60's. All that nasty Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll stuff wouldn't have been too easy for you. It's too time consuming to hate someone. However there sure are a lot of a-holes out there that I dislike a...
Jump to postIn the Navy, Boatswains Mates are basically the sailors. They handle the lines during docking, and if the ship drops anchor, they perform those duties also. If a ship has to make a "hi-line" transfer at sea, they handle the rigging etc. They also handle any deck related tasks onboard. The Navy ratin...
Jump to postI scored 79% Navy and second was the Coast Guard at 69%.
I have to say the quiz was right on, since I'm a 4 year Navy vet.
Welcome back to the world.
I hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
You guys got a few months to make up for.....TURN OFF THE COMPUTER!
CastleIsland, it could have been worse. Imagine if the Pats drafted
Ryan Leaf instead of Bledsoe.