Re: Accommodating us Loco Curmudgeons

Russo Loco Wrote:
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> > > JoeK Wrote:
> > > ===================================
> > > > Like I said, questions, concerns or want
> to
> > > > help, call, email the Friends Albuquerque
> > > > office.
> > >
> > Russo Loco Replied:
> > ===================================
> > > {But ...   but ...  }   It's
> MUCH more fun, Joe -
> > >
> > > And more efficient, IMHO, to hash things out
> > > right here in public - so nobody gets
> mis-quoted
> > > and various ideas can be supported or opposed
> by
> > > all concerned, in more-or-less real time.
> > >
> > > Tim and Alan can review this thread if and
> when
> > > they wish, and make appropriate comments and
> > > decisions as they see fit.
> > >
> > > - El Greengo Curmudgeoño de los Locos
> Viejos y Verdes
> > > aka  Der
> DünkelOlivGrünDampfKesselMantelLiebHaber
>
> > >
> > > * Anyone named Russ can't be all bad ...
>  
> >
> JoeK Responded:
> ===================================
> > Agreed.  No need for surprises.  And
> why not
> > chat about stuff in the open?  Very likely
> the
> > team leaders and Friends members who restored
> > the equipment in the consist might be on-board
> > the charter.  All are super nice
> people.  Anyone
> > can ask questions as to what's possible with
> the
> > equipment
>
> IMHO, that's WONDERFUL, Joe!   I, and SFAIK
> several others who have already purchased tickets,
> are looking forward to meeting them and thanking
> them personally for all they have done to support
> The Friends, the C&TS, and our memories of the
> D&RGW.
>
> > Again, don't {???} let your imagination
> run.  30 min
> > set up for OP likely seems to be a Sunday thing
> as
> > described in the press release.  It could
> be done
> > on the ride but seems unlikely.
>
> As noted, an out-on-the-line demo would eliminate
> - or at least drastically reduce - the chance to
> photograph or video this equipment with
> (hopefully) the peak of Fall Colors as a
> background.
>
> > However maybe at a later date, future charter,
> > {do} just do that. Take OP or OB out and do
> > some work.   And again, not my idea but an
>
> > idea from John Bush.   Wouldn't that make
> > unique photo and video opportunities?
>
> AMEN, Joe!   NOW you've got it!!   Fall
> Colors ALONE, with a chance just to photo/video
> the equipment out on the line, will attract more
> than enough fans to fill the October 3rd train.
>   And next year - during one of the slower
> parts of the C&TS season, maybe in June or
> mid-August, The Friends should offer exactly what
> you propose - a chance to see OB doing some REAL
> work - such as driving some telegraphone poles
> into the ground just east of Osier.  You just
> need to coordinate it with one of the Friends work
> sessions!   (Johnny Coal, Are you listening?)
>    
>
> > With a cook car and mess hall table, very
> easily
> > everyone could dine on-board after loading food
>
> > up at Osier.   Things are still being
> arranged with
> > the Osier kitchen.  Stephen Flowers and the
> Osier
> > staff cook so many things well.
>
> DOUBLE AMEN to that, Joe!!
>
> > Stephen is from Arkansas IIRC and has a knack
> > for southern food.  Any thoughts on
> that?  BTW,
> > THE thing to try at Osier is the bread pudding.
>
> > I usually hate the stuff.  The bread
> pudding at
> > Osier is easily the best anywhere.  Almost
> like
> > eating a cinnamon roll with a lot of glaze.
> > Crisp, sweet, moist and plenty of cinnamon.
> > Perfect!
>
>
> Hard to argue with that, Joe -
>
> But be VERY sure that there is PLENTY of Triple
> Chocolate Cake on board, just to keep Roger Wigwam
> under control!
>
> - Roosso


Here's a question regarding dinner, food? Would folks rather just load up the food at Osier and eat in the cook car? If memory serves right, cook car table seats 10-12 alone or makes a perfect buffet table. There are counters, sink, coal cook stove to place stuff on too.

I haven't heard where we will be waiting for the Antonito bound daily. From what you and John mention, it sounds like might be better to travel back to Antonito before sunset. I haven't heard the exact time line, plan on Antonito-Osier. I remember hearing taking our time to Osier, ear and return to Antonito after dusk. This would allow night shots at Osier. However if we use cook car 53 as a kitchen, there are more possibilities.

However I don't see a return in the dark to Antonito AND eat in the cook car as an option due to no lighting onboard.

Hey, wait a minute.... If we eat onboard in a historic cook car this is a railcruise and not a photo charter!!! Lol!!!