In my trip report that was posted on this blog on May 21st, I mentioned meeting a nice man named Dee Blank on the Pennsylvanian. Well… I’ve got to be suffering from serious senioritis… because, not only is Dee Blank NOT a man, she has NEVER been on the Pennsylvanian, and she is NOT a member of Trainorders!
So, I have a new task ahead. I must identify the man I met on the Pennsylvanian on May 19th. He was traveling with his wife; and, when I walked past him, headed to the cafe car, he saw my TrainGranny shirt and followed me. At the cafe car counter, he asked if I was Martha Hale… I confirmed… and he introduced himself by name. (Obviously a name that I did not write down!)
From now on, I will carry something to write on. Maybe… something that other railfans can autograph … maybe an autograph train… you know… instead of an autograph wiener dog.
I know that this is a necessary step. Not only will I forget the name of the person I have met, I will also randomly assign the person a new name… without missing a beat! I can even do a sex-change! No problem!
But, please, if you are out there… very nice man I met on the Pennsylvanian… PLEASE send me a private message or email me (marty.hale@yahoo.com) … or embarrass me publicly, if you so desire. I deserve it! But … however you do it, please contact me and reveal your true identity.
Dr. Hale, please, please don’t use so many exclamation points. They make you sound like a giddy teenage girl. You are already a very good writer and don’t need “astonishers” to say your say.
Just a word to the wise. Thank you.
Good point, Nobody. I’m really bad about that!!!!! My 6th grade granddaughter was watching me write something today, and she reminded me that I was using an exclamation point after every sentence! I’ll try to do better. Thanks for the gentleness in your criticism. (I’m trying hard… but the urge to exclaim just keeps popping out of my finger tips.)
So, I replaced the urge with a smiley face. Maybe I am just a giddy teenage girl.