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Trains Magazine General Discussion
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How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb?

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs

1 to move it to the Lighting section

2 to argue then move it to the Electrical section

7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs

5 to flame the spell checkers

3 to correct spelling/grammar flames

6 to argue over whether it’s “lightbulb” or “light bulb” … another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is “lamp”

15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that “light bulb” is perfectly correct

19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a light bulb forum

11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum

36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty

7 to post URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs

4 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URLs

3 to post about links they found from the URLs that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group

5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy

4 to say “didn’t we go through this already a short time ago?”

13 to say “do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs”

1 forum lurker

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That’s very funny. And every word of it is true.[8D] I’ve seen all of the above on this forum.

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Aww man, that is a good one! And so true to say the least!

What about the 1 that says “Let this post die” but continues to post and/or edit posts to bring it back up again?[:D]

Or the 3 that keep posting how many members are watching the topic at the moment in time?[:p]

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You left off how to collect dust bunnies [:p]

5

well it is called a “lamp”

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Ed: The whole purpose of any forum is to promote marital bliss. If I weren’t having inane arguements with strangers, I’d have to debate the light bulbs issue with my spouse !

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Yeah, I know exactly what you mean…we have an ongoing “debate” here, is it a refrigerator, or an icebox?

She grew up in the south, and still calls it a refrigerator…
Ed

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Ed: Great ! Isuppose she drinks soda too! Unlike us northerners who drink pop. You have an icebox in your refridgerator? Weird…

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Ed
I am surprised the 2 bean counters have not been on to show you a there
way to change a light bulb.

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When I open this tread, the ads by Google runs a line of ads down the right side. They’re all for lightbulbs ![(-D]

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…Bean counters probably work day shift.

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hmm…i drink soda from the 'fridge and i’m from the north(kinda).

AND, it’s OFTEN without the T [tup]

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Ahem…I was born and raised here in the true Middle West and it was an “icebox” when the iceman cometh and puteth it in the box. (I actually SAW a true icebox when we stayed in a lodge in …Minnesota!

When Sears delivered it and put the plug in the wall, it was a refrigerator.

And a soda is made with ice cream, fizzy water, flavorings, whip cream and - bing - a cherry on top - two straws - for sharing.

A pop is something you used to have to have a church key to take the top off. Now you just pop the top and spill it all over yourself…

But I digress -

I can find no fault with the original posting. Every bit is true!

Mookie

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Ahh,
But, is Dinner in the afternoon, or evening?
Or do you have Supper instead?

[:D]

biged,
I think they are doing a goggle search to find the correct BN study to quote…and conferring with their overlord to see about argueing open access to the socket for the lightbulb…

Ed

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Ed - Mook never misses any of them whenever they are.

I was always taught that farmers had a big meal at noon - so it was breakfast, dinner and supper.

Being a good sturdy city girl - I did breakfast, lunch and dinner - which was our big meal. Snacks never optional…

Moo

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[tup][tup][tup]

Too many regurgitated bad questions. Waiting for fresh question, topic, direction.

Lurking in Boston
[banghead][banghead][banghead]

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I call it a basement and an old teammate of mine from Boston calls it a cellar. I won’t even get into the poor excuses for hot dogs and pizza that they serve in New York compared to my hometown. Sorry, Ed, I prefer Stroh’s to Lone Star, but I sincerely enjoyed your original post.

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…Old: Cellar…New: Basement.

Hot Dogs, now you’re talkin…Best ones I’ve ever eaten…Purchased at vendor at Daytona International Speedway {in the winter}, at a very large swap {auto}, meet…Thousands upon thousands of cars and unending used parts. Example: tens upon tens, probably hundreds of Chevrolet Impala SS models all lined up, Pontiac Fiero’s lined up in endless lines…Mouth watering.

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And when you’re at work or school, do you get a drink from the water fountain or the bubbler?

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Do light bulb makers have open access to shipping?

Is it a rumor yet that the DHS will questioning anyone photographing a light bulb in Nebraska?

Is somehow the current administration responsible for the price of light bulbs…

Would the use of light bulbs vs LED at crossings reduce accidents?

Should lightbulbs be used to light rails to trails projects and who should pay for it?