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    Sad News....

    Well, we have set the Memorial Service for Mark for 2pm this Sunday. Those who wish to can sign the Guest Book at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Just click on Mark James Fortner on the right hand side of the main page. Thank you for all of you thoughts and prayers through this difficult...
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    Sad News....

    I regret to inform all of you that after 9 months, my son Mark James Fortner passed away. I was at work at 911 when I received the call from my wife informing me that he had stopped breathing. He was rushed to the hospital and pronounced shortly thereafter. While I will read the boards...
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    What's Your Favorite Style of Diesel?

    Any of the 1st generation carbody engines. GE's E and F units especially. Gotta love those curves.... Michael
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    Great find, but no camera

    #9: If the camera has both batteries and film, the shutter will not work. #10: If everything on the camera is working fine, some other rail fan will get in the way and block that once in a lifetime shot. Michael
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    WEEEE Doggies! Looky Here!

    Thank Heaven above that they painted it the Tuxedo scheme. Now if NS would only paint the rest of their engines like that.... I wonder if they will ever head south of Atlanta to Macon? They would have to pass through Stockbridge and come Heck and high water I would be there to take pictures...
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    Latest addition to the layout.......

    Looks like the corner bars I saw when I lived in Omaha. Those things were EVERYWHERE when I was living there. I think it is the second largest religion in Nebraska, right after the Cornhuskers. aussie ;) Michael
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    Do you know what we need?

    What I need is another room or two in my house, or at least a basement that I could put a layout in. As it is, there is not enough room in my house for what I have already. Small 3 bedroom house and 3 kids does not take kindly to hobbies that require storage or display of items. :( Michael...
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    Can EZ track be combined with Atlas true track?

    I was able to do that, but you will definately have to shim it up where it joins the EZ track and you will have a grade difference. That's OK for me because where I live, the main line is about the same amount higher than the siding so my layout looks prototypical! Michael
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    Modeler's License

    I lost my modeler's license on a points suspension! (I don't like to talk about it....) :oops: Michael
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    Diesel, Steam, or Electric? (or Other???)

    1st Generation Diesel FOREVER! ;) I love those covered wagons. I guess it is because I love Art Deco. I've been told I have an old soul, so I guess it is from the 30's and 40's. Michael
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    TOMIX Shinkansen

    Wow. That train looks like it is doing Mach 1 just stitting still. And the station looks good. I wish we had some high speed trains like that here in the USA. Sure would be nice to ride one. Michael
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    Christmas Day Check-IN

    To quote Charlie Brown, "I got a rock." And not as in "Rock Island" either.... Michael
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    I'm home

    Well, it is Thursday AM here and I thought I'd post a quick message to all of y'all. I got out of Crawford Long Hospital last night and while I am (very) tired I am glad to be home. The doctors won't let me do much for the next two weeks, but that is ok since Kate's mom is here until Christmas...
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    Michael

    Michael had 3 stents placed in his right artery today. It was 90% blocked, and the source of the heart attack. His left front artery is blocked 80% and they will be doing surgery for that in about 6 weeks. He is in ICU tonight, and will go from there as to discharge.
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    Michael

    Hey all! I've decided to create a heart healty recipe book for Michael, so that I can be sure to feed him properly. If ya'll can dig up your favorite heart healthy recipe, and email it to me at fortner_kate@bellsouth.net I would GREATLY appreciate it! He is allergic to fish, and MSG. Michael...
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