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Where's Jungle Pam?

VERY much so.

Yes, that was a "senseless" killing of two police officers, but there are a LOT of "senseless" people out there today. This isn't the 50's anymore.

I had an "entry level" job back in the 60's and if I got a quarter raise, it was a lot. I never "flipped" burgers or filet 'O fish though. And if its too hard to put the filet in the center of the bun, just leave it outside the bun, in this day and age NOBODY cares do they? But when they're not making enough money, they scream. If a person can't do their job right, they should get let go, as there are other people waitin' in line for that persons job.

I know what you mean Kerry, as I showed up everyday when I was supporting a family as well. Hung over or not. LOL!

Looks like a great combo and it would be great for a number of modelers if It were to be re-issued. Lately I myself have been more "selective" about buying more kits, as I'll never build all that I already have.

For all you so-called engineers out there, getting your degree at Lionel University doesn't count. There are many crybabies out there with hundreds and maybe thousands of unbuilt kits in your "stash" and you guys just can't wait for the next new issue or re-issued kit to be out on the shelves. What's up with that? ANYBODY can buy or collect kits, but they were produced to be built, just like 1:1 cars are made to be driven.

Well, I heard on the news last night that the Chicago Bears are going to the Super Bowl. Yep, they already put in their advanced order for their tickets. LOL!

Clueless? They've got workers at McDonalds who can't even put the fish filet on the center of the bun, and they want a hike in their minimum wage? A lot of these people have "minimum skills" and they want more money, yeah right.

We had a great S.L.A.M. meeting yesterday at Rickies Rods, with plenty of great food, door prizes, camaraderie, and even some building going on as well. Pedro even showed up to check it out.

I use the tan 3M masking tape with good results.

Glad to hear it Wayne, and may your health continue to improve.

Awesome, as I bought a Lionel O Gauge Polar Express train set to go around our Christmas tree for our new grandson. He really likes it and I have to run it a few laps for him every time he comes over. When the tree comes down, the track layout will get bigger.

I was at McDonald's this morning and picked up some coffee for my friend and myself as we were heading to a model car meeting, and didn't even notice the price of the coffee. Of course I wasn't about to go coffee shopping to save fifty cents on two cups of coffee either.

Lookin' good, and if it makes you happy, that's all that counts.

There still is going to be some cry babies who will complain about any new kit no matter who makes it. I can guarantee it.

Yeah people can be VERY rude and drive with an "Hurray for me, FY" attitude. After all this isn't the 60's anymore.

Very nice idea, and in order for that to be a gasser you would need the stock fenders, running boards and headlights also.

Me too Ray, as I shoulda got two or three hot dogs. My bad.

I got a "Chicago" hot dog & Coke at Portillo's today and a couple sections of "Fast Track" for my grandson's Lionel train that's around the tree.

I remember those wagons coming down the alley as well Harry. The junkman, the produce man, and of course the guy who sharpened knives and scissors also. But I remember them in the 50's, and don't forget the hot dog vendor who had a cart attached to a bicycle. We didn't have many baseball fields, so we played ball in the alleys or the streets.

A friend of mine built that Dora gun and has it in his basement, and it is HUGE!

How 'bout the BBC out of the MPC '53 Ford Flip Nose truck or out of the '57 Flip nose Chevy?

Sounds like you had a good day Carl.

You nailed it Harry as the city is a LOT different than it was back in the 50's & 60's, which I thought were just great. I wouldn't have wanted to spend those years anywhere else.