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  • Re: Planes and Trains

    From Dave Drum@1:124/5016 to Mortar M. on Sunday, June 01, 2025 10:50:36
    Mortar M. wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I prefer Amtrak for long distances. Plus the food is better, too. Bv)=

    Some years back I took a train from Windsor, Ontario to Toronto. Took about three hours. It was the first time I'd been on a train since I
    was a wee lad. It was rather enjoyable, but I don't think I'd want to ride any longer than that. For longer trips, I'll take the friendly
    skies anytime. Did you know it takes the same abount of time to fly to
    LA as to drive to Cincinnati?

    Diffr'nt strokes for different folks. I can travel from Springfield, IL
    to Chicage in about 3 1/2 hours on the train. And I'm right in the middle
    of Chicago when I arrive. If I fly I have to arrange a ride to the aero-
    drome or leave my car in long-term parking. Thwn when I arrive in Chicago (Midway, O'Hare or Meigs) I either have to take a cab or airport 'limo"
    to a Hotel. or rent a car. IOW about the same or more time and *much*
    more hassle.

    ... If you havewn't grown up by age 50 - you don't have to. -- Uncle Dirty Dave === MultiMail/Win v0.52
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  • From Ward Dossche@2:292/854 to Dave Drum on Sunday, June 01, 2025 22:12:03
    Thwn when I arrive in Chicago (Midway, O'Hare or Meigs) ...

    Chicaco Meigs closed in 2003.

    Obviously you don't fly a whole lot ...

    \%/@rd

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  • From Dave Drum@1:124/5016 to Mortar M. on Monday, June 02, 2025 04:45:12
    Mortar M. wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I prefer Amtrak for long distances. Plus the food is better, too. Bv)=

    Some years back I took a train from Windsor, Ontario to Toronto. Took about three hours. It was the first time I'd been on a train since I
    was a wee lad. It was rather enjoyable, but I don't think I'd want to ride any longer than that. For longer trips, I'll take the friendly
    skies anytime. Did you know it takes the same abount of time to fly to
    LA as to drive to Cincinnati?

    Diffr'nt strokes for different folks. I can travel from Springfield, IL
    to Chicage in about 3 1/2 hours on the train. And I'm right in the middle
    of Chicago when I arrive. If I fly I have to arrange a ride to the aero-
    drome or leave my car in long-term parking. Thwn when I arrive in Chicago (Midway, O'Hare or Meigs) I either have to take a cab or airport 'limo"
    to a Hotel. or rent a car. IOW about the same or more time and *much*
    more hassle.

    ... If you havewn't grown up by age 50 - you don't have to. -- Uncle Dirty Dave === MultiMail/Win v0.52
    --- SBBSecho 3.27-Linux
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  • From Dave Drum@1:124/5016 to Ward Dossche on Monday, June 02, 2025 04:45:12
    Ward Dossche wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Thwn when I arrive in Chicago (Midway, O'Hare or Meigs) ...

    Chicaco Meigs closed in 2003.

    You're right. And Mayor Daley - who sprung that surprise on averyone -
    walked all over his wedding tackle with the gold spikes.

    Obviously you don't fly a whole lot ...

    Just private/general aviation - and with the 5 stents plus the pacemaker
    I connot pass my medical to be a pilot any longer. Never did like flying
    in to the Windy City.

    ... Tasty is tasty. Authentic is authentic. Different virtues.
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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to WARD DOSSCHE on Monday, June 02, 2025 08:35:00
    Thwn when I arrive in Chicago (Midway, O'Hare or Meigs) ...

    Chicaco Meigs closed in 2003.

    Obviously you don't fly a whole lot ...

    How that one closed is one if the weirdest urban expansion stories I've
    heard in a while. IIRC, the mayor wanted the land and couldn't get it
    closed "the right way" so, overnight, a bunch of earth-moving equipment showed up and tore X's into the runways.

    Some unexpecting pilots had to divert their flights.

    Mike

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  • From Dave Drum@1:124/5016 to Mortar M. on Tuesday, June 03, 2025 11:15:49
    Mortar M. wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    I prefer Amtrak for long distances. Plus the food is better, too. Bv)=

    Some years back I took a train from Windsor, Ontario to Toronto. Took about three hours. It was the first time I'd been on a train since I
    was a wee lad. It was rather enjoyable, but I don't think I'd want to ride any longer than that. For longer trips, I'll take the friendly
    skies anytime. Did you know it takes the same abount of time to fly to
    LA as to drive to Cincinnati?

    Diffr'nt strokes for different folks. I can travel from Springfield, IL
    to Chicage in about 3 1/2 hours on the train. And I'm right in the middle
    of Chicago when I arrive. If I fly I have to arrange a ride to the aero-
    drome or leave my car in long-term parking. Thwn when I arrive in Chicago (Midway, O'Hare or Meigs) I either have to take a cab or airport 'limo"
    to a Hotel. or rent a car. IOW about the same or more time and *much*
    more hassle.

    ... If you havewn't grown up by age 50 - you don't have to. -- Uncle Dirty Dave === MultiMail/Win v0.52
    --- SBBSecho 3.27-Linux
    * Origin: End Of The Line BBS - endofthelinebbs.com (1:124/5016)
  • From Dave Drum@1:124/5016 to Ward Dossche on Tuesday, June 03, 2025 11:15:49
    Ward Dossche wrote to Dave Drum <=-

    Thwn when I arrive in Chicago (Midway, O'Hare or Meigs) ...

    Chicaco Meigs closed in 2003.

    You're right. And Mayor Daley - who sprung that surprise on averyone -
    walked all over his wedding tackle with the gold spikes.

    Obviously you don't fly a whole lot ...

    Just private/general aviation - and with the 5 stents plus the pacemaker
    I connot pass my medical to be a pilot any longer. Never did like flying
    in to the Windy City.

    ... Tasty is tasty. Authentic is authentic. Different virtues.
    === MultiMail/Win v0.52
    --- SBBSecho 3.27-Linux
    * Origin: End Of The Line BBS - endofthelinebbs.com (1:124/5016)
  • From Ward Dossche@2:292/854 to Dave Drum on Friday, June 06, 2025 10:33:51
    Dave,

    Chicaco Meigs closed in 2003.

    You're right...

    You know ... generally sending a message just once, does the trick.

    \%/@rd

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  • From Mortar M.@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Saturday, May 31, 2025 23:39:59
    Re: Boeing buys out of a law
    By: Dave Drum to Aviation HQ on Wed May 28 2025 12:35:00

    I prefer Amtrak for long distances. Plus the food is better, too. Bv)=

    Some years back I took a train from Windsor, Ontario to Toronto. Took about three hours. It was the first time I'd been on a train since I was a wee lad. It was rather enjoyable, but I don't think I'd want to ride any longer than that. For longer trips, I'll take the friendly skies anytime. Did you know it takes the same abount of time to fly to LA as to drive to Cincinnati?
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  • From Mortar M.@1:124/5016 to Dave Drum on Saturday, May 31, 2025 23:42:17
    Re: Planes and Trains
    By: Mortar M. to Dave Drum on Sat May 31 2025 23:39:59

    Did you know it takes the same abount of time to fly to LA as to drive to Cincinnati?

    Oops, I forgot to mention that's starting from Detroit.
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