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The Signalman
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The Signalman |
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Music Maker Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 152THE ORIGINAL !!!! 
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The Signal Man. It's been a really hard shift here at Grand Central Station, pulling switches and levers for eight hours or more. Despatching trains all over the nation, my arms are stiff, and my fingers are sore. My relief arrives with lemonade, sandwiches and cake, saying "Hows it gone 'Pops'?, a great job you've done, no crashed trains, all running to time, go have a break" Compliments indeed from my youngest Grandson !!!! Dedicated to all those Dads and Grandads out there whose kids and grandkids can't get to play with their toy trains !!!!!! |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
John darling boy, this is wonderful utterly utterly wonderful. A positive joy to read and so very true. I can see the scene which you’ve painted perfectly. Wonderful writing and utterly utterly perfect flow. I love it and well done.   Love and warm stuff As always Mushy  Breathe through the heat of our desire |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My uncle always admitted the trains were his... and said he was glad his daughter wasn't interested so he wouldn't have the competition for playtime! LOL I enjoyed this, MM! |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
I had an "n" gauge full room set up but my ex husband kept insisting it was for the kids. Good story, but I liked the near misses best. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Music Maker, A very enjoyable read and so true. We never get too old for the toys... but, when we get older we do need to share with the kids!!!  Good job. -Bob |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
enjoyable read of the sacrifices granddads go through for their grandkids - thanks for sharing with us too - Paul |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
This is so sweet!!! Neeraja  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah! Well done John, and thorougly enjoyed! ~Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
LOL....this is good.... |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh this is a sweetone, MM..... I love the little twist at the end.  ~ hugs on trackLyra |
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Music Maker Member
since 2002-07-07
Posts 152THE ORIGINAL !!!! |
Thanks everyone above for your lovely comments. I am just slowly easing my way into doing verse, the first attempts since childhood. Promise I will do better as I learn more, but I would rather do the humorous stuff, 'cos thats my style!!!! Luv and Lite to all John Grass won't grow under feet that don't move. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi there MM... When I was a wee tot, my Dad bought 'me' a beautiful train set...(yes, girls like trains, too!!) The only prob was, that I could never play with it, 'cause he was always at the controls!!! Love this one as much as I still love trains!!! Open the door and let your adventure begin!!! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
MusicMan....in response to your response on my Larry C poem....I know a doctor that does this too....He said he makes everyone look like Yul Brynner in a turtle neck sweater... |
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