--- In [email protected], "raisinone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In [email protected], "rbnicholson2001" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > So, why would a person go to the ends of the earth to make sure his > > model railroad locomotives and rolling stock are as exquisitely > > detailed representations as possible, then "dumb-down" on tractors? > > > > Green and Yellow; Iowa State colors? > > -or- > > How do you spot a poor farmer in Iowa? He's still driving last > year's John Deere! > > > > Bob Nicholson > > _________________________________________ > > > Off topic, but...., > > Speaking of Iowa State (as in University), went to "Sausage School" > there this past summer (officially the Iowa State Short Course in > Processed Meats) - lots and lots of UP traffic through town. Also, > on July 19th they imploded two 10 story concrete residence halls. > Took a field trip to see the implosion - way cool! First time I've > seen demolition with explosives, an event to be felt as well as > seen! I have a CD (.mpg) of the event but lack the computer > knowledge to share it on the bits and bytes universe. > > As far as 'dumbing down', well..., you probably don't want to hear my > opinion on that one... > > From the frigid tundra... My best to you from Johnsonville! > > Jim K. > ____________________________________
Mention Iowa and you get all kinds of responses. I like living here and wish more S scalers did, too. The idea that Iowa is flat is a myth promulgated by people who don't live here, but secretly wish they did! RR content: Did you get a look at the Kate Shelley bridge while you were there - and why are you learning to process meat? Bob To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL; to reply to the sender, use REPLY. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list (remember to edit the SUBJECT of your message). To use our CALENDAR or LINKS, change message settings, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
