The foreigners are comin'! The foreigners are comin'!

Yesterday, as I filled in for Caroline while she and her granddaughter were dining (ok, they were simply having lunch!), I was blessed with a visit from a German couple who are touring the United States.  They were just passing through... but had never been on a train before -- much less a caboose!

They were excited as I explained to them the use of torpedoes and fuses.  Their excitement, in turn, caused me great contentment.  They had brought their camera and, as I am wont to do, I offered to take their photographs.  They obliged my photographer instincts and also -- gasp!  -- gave me permission to post their pictures on here.  (We sincerely appreciate your kindness, dear visitors!)

They come all the way from Cologne, Germany; and, were quite impressed to learn that our little ol' caboose had, indeed, been commissioned before being removed from the tracks.  It still amazes me (to no end) about which trinkets of knowledge can impress the masses!  ROFLMAO ;)

It was an excellent day (as Caroline has already noted here); today is the last day of the month... time for a follow-up PR to the SMN!

Kind Regards,

Chris McIntosh

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The English language was carefully, carefully cobbled together by three blind dudes and a German dictionary.
  - Dave Kellett