Group I want to apologize for my temper tantrum, its just that about 1 yr ago I suffered a stroke, and it affected my ability to see things clearly, and I am prone to fits and outburst of rage, when I assume that I am being attacked, I am sorry for my actions, I, do not want anyone mad at me, I am just getting into this hobby and need all the help I can get and you guys have always tried to answer all my questions in a timely fashion, thank you for that.
Please forgive my Stupidity, and lets try to put it all behind us and move on to our trains.
George, I appreciate and accept your apology. Everyone can have a bad day and with a medical condition that makes it even harder to exhibit self- control, a bad situation waiting to happen. I for one have learned a great deal from these forums and thought I don’t post here often, I have seen other outbursts that seemed to be worse get treated better. I’m just glad you are here, asking questions that everyone can benefit from the group answers. Rest, recouperate and enjoy our hobby!
I’m 63 and been in this hobby for a very long time. I also have been through some of life’s difficulties which has caused me to “misbehave”, although I really did fight it.
One thing I like about this hobby is that when I am in the train room and things are not going as I want them, I can just turn out the lights, walk out, and shut the door behind me!
Good guys (and gals) are always welcome. Since you’re new, you’re probably not aware that we have few “resident troublemakers” around here, who frequently log on as new users (since the moderators delete their old logons) and just cause trouble. So, hang in there, keep the topic on trains and the conversation light and friendly, and you’ll find there are lots of good friends to be made here.
I haven’t dealt with Athearn myself, but most of the model railroad companies I’ve contacted have replied quickly, and they’re all about as helpful as can be. I even went out on the Web in search of artificial beehive material to make HO-scale cobblestones with, and found a former O-gauger in the honey biz.
Actually, George, after reading a couple of the posts, apologies are due to YOU, not the other way around. Speaking of, did you find the website for Horizon/Athearn okay? And did my PM work for you on that Athearn passenger car? Hope so.
Good idea. I am off to pick up a six pack of Dale’s Pale Ale here in about 4 minutes!!! Everybody have a great weekend (I will be playing up in the mountains this weekend).