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A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« on: May 02, 2019, 06:37:13 pm »
I had the pleasure to meet Charlie(aka txlabman) today, and to enjoy a few hours visiting. He's a genuinely nice fellow, and I had a blast shooting the breeze. He was passing through on another of his epic adventures, and was kind enough to while away a few hours here at the Chop Shop.
It was great to chat, and Charlie, being the gentleman he is, showed up with a gift-and a fine one at that. Thank you, Charlie.
We did some palavering, a bit of trading and back to the blacktop Charlie went, a puff of Steam and several Empire left in his wake...

Good to see you today, Charlie, come back anytime!

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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2019, 06:42:25 pm »
I knew he was headed your way, but not so soon... Many of us just had the great opportunity to spend the day (or two) with Charlie only 4 or 5 days ago in Michigan, He's a busy man! And as you say, one of the nicest people out there... hope to spend many more visits with him as well  :)
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2019, 07:27:35 pm »
Nice to read about a forum meetup.
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2019, 07:34:04 pm »
Quote from: Jim on May 02, 2019, 07:27:35 pm
Nice to read about a forum meetup.

Yes, but where are the pictures and video  ;)
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2019, 07:39:12 pm »
Quote from: Nick on May 02, 2019, 07:34:04 pm
Yes, but where are the pictures and video  ;)

Yes, mug shots are always nice to see :)
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2019, 08:21:24 pm »
good bloke that Charlie...heart of Gold.
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2019, 08:49:49 pm »
Ya know, sadly I didn't think of a camera until he was gone...i was just enjoying the moment. I reckon i need to get better about taking pics.

I've been busy getting the trade goods ready for their moment in the limelight. I hope to be able to post some pics and whatnot by the weekend.
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2019, 08:56:34 pm »
I know the feeling! I have also neglected the camera during visits.


I am sure you had a great day when Charlie dropped in!


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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2019, 09:27:25 pm »
We had a grand visit.

I only took one picture. 

Benny’s Man Cave is so overwhelming. I was on sensory overload.

 
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2019, 09:34:00 pm »
And you didn't help him lay all that track?!?  ;) ;) :D

Did those Empires stay with Benny?
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2019, 10:19:15 am »
Great stuff, must be so cool being able to meet up like that...

Thanks for sharing Benny !
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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2019, 10:41:35 am »
Quote from: Nick on May 06, 2019, 09:34:00 pm
And you didn't help him lay all that track?!?  ;) ;) :D

Did those Empires stay with Benny?

I don't do well at ground level Nick.  So, no, I did not help him lay the track.  But, the layout is magnificent.

Yes, the Empire engines stayed with Benny.  I got a rare Weeden No. 43 in very nice condition and a Pericaud Press in exchange.  Here is a link to the Weeden No. 43 from Frank's website: http://weedensteam.com/unique.html#43

I have been hunting one of these Weeden #43 for a while and this one is in great condition.  It was missing the burner, but I already had the burner and so I have a complete one all original.  I tested it on air last night and it runs great.  Just needed new gaskets.

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Re: A pleasant visit with our friend Charlie
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2019, 10:51:50 pm »
Neat model with the stairway Charlie, different from the later Weeden 43 that I'm used to  8)
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