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Dutchman
Administrator
USA
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 Posted - 04/28/2012 : 07:31:39 AM
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We have had a larger group of new members in the past few days than in any three day span that I can remember.
First, we want to welcome those new members and say that we hope you find a new 'home' here!
You will find that there is a friendly atmosphere here. The use of our actual first names in a post goes a long way towards creating the 'at home' feeling that we are known for. Even though a lot of members have screen names, as I do, our signatures contain our real names so that members responding do not have to say "hey, X78UP, how did you do that weathering?"
We hope that you soon feel comfortable enough to do the same! |
Bruce
Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 |
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CVSNE
Engine Wiper
331 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 08:24:10 AM
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Bruce,
I just noticed this after I'd posted a note in the welcome thread.
I'll go as far as to say I (and a number of others) don't respond to any thread where the poster doesn't use their real name. Too many bad experiences dealing with anonymous folks over the years (not on RR-Line though!)
Marty |
Marty McGuirk
Manassas, VA |
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AustralianTerrier
New Hire
21 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 08:33:15 AM
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Thought I had replied......old age?????
My name is Jim
I live behind the Cheddar Curtain....also known as Wisconsin |
Jim
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kruisyk
Crew Chief
USA
590 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 09:28:29 AM
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Jim...where are you in Dairyland? Our club is modeling northern Illinois/southern Wisconsin. Welcome.
Dave K. (Chicago 'burbs). |
"Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate." |
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AustralianTerrier
New Hire
21 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 11:11:36 AM
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Up near Green Bay.
So far one the few benefits of living near Green Bay is I get to finally follow a team (Packers) with a great quarterback (Rodgers). My days of watching 'da Bears and the never ending cast of characters at QB is finally over. |
Jim
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hunter48820
Fireman
6024 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 1:34:44 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by AustralianTerrier
Up near Green Bay.
So far one the few benefits of living near Green Bay is I get to finally follow a team (Packers) with a great quarterback (Rodgers). My days of watching 'da Bears and the never ending cast of characters at QB is finally over.
And just think, fall and FB are on their way. Wait for it, wait for it!![:-eyebrows]
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Best, Andy Keeney
Look out for #1, but don't step in #2! |
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dlwrailfan1
Crew Chief
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 4:01:49 PM
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As Dutchmen pointed out, signing each post with your real name is very civil and what makes RRL such a nice place to visit.
I have been here four years and still enjoying the great atmosphere. |
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upcsx
New Hire
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 4:17:32 PM
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| How is that. |
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upcsx
New Hire
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 4:18:07 PM
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| Finally got mine name to show up. |
Russell |
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Dutchman
Administrator
USA
23228 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 4:33:55 PM
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| Russell, welcome, and thanks for persevering. |
Bruce
Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 |
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upcsx
New Hire
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 5:38:13 PM
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| Thanks,Dutchman. |
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Frederic Testard
Engineer
France
16438 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2012 : 5:59:12 PM
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| Welcome aboard, Russell. |
Frederic Testard |
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nhguy
Fireman
USA
3664 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2012 : 1:34:17 PM
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| Hi Russell! Welcome aboard the friendliest forum I know of. Hello and welcome to all the new members too. |
Bill Shanaman
Superintendent, New Haven RR in the 1948 to 1952 era
PMRA President 2013-14, OpSIG Member
NCE User Since 1999
Sugar City, Colorado |
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upcsx
New Hire
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2012 : 2:16:29 PM
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| Great people here and think you all. |
Russell |
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scott
Fireman
USA
3454 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2012 : 3:01:35 PM
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| Welcome aboard Russell. |
Scott, from the wilds of Carroll County, Ohio |
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Mountain Man
New Hire
49 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2012 : 4:28:26 PM
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"Real" names have never mattered to me, nor am I willing to fall into the trap of refusing to acknowledge anyone who doesn't post their real name. One reason is because I worked as a prison medical medical officer for many years, and I retired into an area surrounded by none state prisoners and the Federal Supermax prison...and while I know exactly who I am...who exactly are you? Can you prove it to me over the internet? Hold your driver's license up to the screen, maybe?
I'm interested in the hobby itself, and in the individuals and their skills and ideas, not in their precise identity, which does not change anything in the real world one iota.
I'm a modeler - not a cop. |
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New Members: What's in a Name?
