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    Where to start?

    Terry: Nice project... glad to see it progress the way it did. Now we'll be expecting to see more of your work. I learned a thing or two today! Good job. Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    The JGL takes delivery

    Gary: I'm insanely jealous!!!:D ;) I"ll be expecting to see your locos in the next Walthers catalog photography section right next to Shamus' new pike!!! May be all 800 some odd members here can petition Walthers to make that happen!:eek: :D Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    Train Room Excitement

    Hey y'alll! Spitfire: You're correct about our Mr. Pfeil: damn, ain't he good?? Gary: I can hear you blushing!!:eek: Now go over to the "Face behind the name" thread and post a pic of yourself so we can all see what a real track planner looks like!;) Dave: Thanks for the photos...
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    Train Room Excitement

    Hi again folks! Thanks for all the kind words and cheering on! :D Folks; I still don't have a digital camera and I've been searching hi and lo for my 35 mm. It's here somewhere in this house!!:mad: When I find it, I'll shoot a rolll!!! Jon-I have a scanner so your suggestion won't be necessary...
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    Train Room Excitement

    Hi Folks!! I'm a little giddy today. (As some of you know, I'm building a somewhat freelance version of the NYCs line from Buffalo to Batavia, NY in or about 1950.) Today the main line was completed. I now have continuous run from lower level to upper level and back again at various speeds...
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    Welcome to Tucumcari NM

    Awesome structure Mike!:D :cool: :D :cool: Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    Water damage - Help. Desperate and Urgent.

    holy sh... Woodie: Man oh man oh man.........just wanted to add my condolences as well to all the fine posts above.. Don't have any more advice as all that could be offered to you seems to have been written already. Keep your chin up! If you believe in fates everything happens for a Reason...
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    Tale of a Lighthouse

    Beautiful ! This thread made my wife's eyes "light" up as well. She is a major lighthouse fan! Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    Happy 50th

    Happy happy birthday from the gauge to you! Happy happy birthday From all of us to you! Happy happy birthday May all your dreams come true!!! Happy happy birthday From the gauge to yooouuu!!! Hey!!!!! Matt -Hershey, Pa.
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    getting back at it

    Scoob--thanks for sharing with us.... I'll be praying for you and your family. Almost know how you feel. Six months ago, my 4 yr. old son was diagnosed with ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) It's a hole in his heart between the two upper chambers and causes the red and white cells to mix. Not a visible...
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    Thanks Folks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Tyson! I've been away a while and been part-timing it at the Gauge. Just figuring out what was going on. Sorry; I feel ten steps behind. Glad to see you're home and I'll keep pulling for you buddy! Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    New to Group

    Welcome welcome welcome to the Big Blue (Board).... (Sorry, when your 4 yr. old is singing the theme song to one of his favorite TV shows, over and over and over and over... guess what happens) Seriously, though, welcome to the Gauge and ask away...the knowledge on here is better than most...
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    Birthday Greetings

    I'll second that...Have a GREAT one guys!:D :D :D :D :D Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    Happy New Year To All!!

    Hi Guys and Gals! Just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone the best for the upcoming New Year! Hope it brings good cheer and health and happiness to everyone. (Tyson-please save a nip out of your jug for me when the ball drops!:D ) Thought I'de post this a couple days early as I've been...
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    Sad news to report

    Penn--So sorry to hear this news. My prayers are with you and your family. We had a similar situation a few weeks ago as my wife's grandfather passed away as well. Also 79 yrs. old. Definately know how tough it will be this season. Keep your chin up! The members of Tom Brokaw's "Greatest...
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    Past Thread

    Mike: I think it was Bill Pontin's thread about "shrinky-dinks"... try--http://www.the-gauge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2140 I was thinking of this the other day in a Michael's craft store when I ran across some. Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    Beacon Falls project

    Very nice Bill. Thanks for sharing this on-going project for us and hope to see more soon! Matt-Hershey, Pa.
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    Season's Greetings

    Boy, it's a LONG way down!!! The best to you Gerry as well as all our friends North of the border (As well as south of the border and across two big "ponds". Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    Happy Holidays From K&I Country!

    The same to you and yours Charlie!! Nice photo! Matt--Hershey, Pa.
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    Christmas Greatings

    And the same to you and your family Paul! Jon-Farmer Ron and all of the Gauge, likewise!! Merry Christmas to all and to all a GOOD-NIGHT!! Matt--Hershey, Pa.