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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby webenda » Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:57 pm

Roger,

I see most of the parts at my local Home Depot, including the lawn mower gas tank and lantern light.

A few parts, shock absorbers and truck horn, appear to be from Pep Boys Auto. (They have lanterns also.)

What I am wondering is how comfortable that seat is? I think I would head over to Anna's Linens and pick up a cheap pillow. Of course no redneck worth anything would admit the wooden seat was too hard.
----Wayne----

Back when I was growing up, if you didn't start someth'n, there wouldn't be noth'n.
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby The Dirt » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:24 pm

LOVE the Bama bike! Clever beyond all recognition!

8) 8) 8)

Here's a cool little video from wimp.com. If you don't like the bike-riding, or don't dig the music (Ben Howard), enjoy the old relic train yard in the background!

A cigar to whoever guesses the location prior to the end of the video, honor-system style. I'd wager bikermike has a fightin' chance. I got at least the continent right!

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby E7 » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:35 pm

[quote="2n3railjon"]LOL, Rich!!!!! I'll have to pass on the Confederate Motorcycle Company bike as my wallet is telling me I need to go with the Redneck Motorcycle Company bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Jon,

I LIKE it!!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: "Looks like American Chopper" meets "The Woodwright's Shop"! Not much there to rust.....if we could install a good termite shield, darn thing might last forever! :mrgreen:

Rich

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Mitch » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:07 pm

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby HONDO74 » Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:17 pm

This one looks like a little competition for the REDNECK bike. :lol: At least the seat looks a little more comfortable.

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Tramp » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:07 am

Dirt, that bike video was a stunner. Hope you have a great time with Hev at the Tumble.
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When this distance is read in miles.

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby 2railjon » Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:53 am

Pete, the closest I could figure during the video was somewhere in the UK. Pretty crazy fella on that bike!
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Tramp » Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:54 pm

Jon, the young engineer will simply go nuts if you send him some trains. It turns out he's actually 8 about to turn 9. Really nice thoughtful kid, and boy is he ever into trains, and has been for years. I guess you either have it or you don't. Wish I could send you a cold case of beer for Friday. Remember the old Jungle days when everyone, even my mom, was showing glass and tin bottoms to the skies?
That a life will be spent gaining inches,
When this distance is read in miles.

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby Del Mar » Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:58 am

Nice to see the fire is warm and things are proceeding. I have some hooch, and if you have a tin cup I am pouring.

San
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby 2railjon » Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:21 am

Tramp, Whenever the government deems my services over here are no longer required, I'll get a box of items in the mail to you for the young lad. In the meantime let the engineer know that patience will have to be the word of the day seeing as our unit found out yesterday our return home has been extended by another month and a half added to our two months left already.
Remember the old Jungle days when everyone, even my mom, was showing glass and tin bottoms to the skies?

I actually got to thinking of that same thing when Bill axed the Pretty Ladies Of Trains once again.(Remember the uproar the first time?) It's hard to believe the years of posts we all have shared at the jungle. We've shared the best of times as well as the worst of times. I feel privileged to be able to participate in it's longevity. Hopefully after a safe return back home we'll all be able to raise the tin cups in celebration of the holidays and friendships once again. :D
Running that red block Charlie.

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby 2railjon » Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:26 am

Nice to see the fire is warm and things are proceeding. I have some hooch, and if you have a tin cup I am pouring.

SAN?????? WOW!!!! What treat! You've been a missed hobo at this camp for some time. Welcome home! :D :D
Your return has made my day!
Running that red block Charlie.

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby webenda » Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:50 am

San! I saw your Hiawatha Atlantic parked outside the jungle. Just visiting or can you stay a while?

Did you see the 1702 Atlantic parked on the RIP track? That's mine. I have been stuck here since the 7th, waiting for parts. They sure don't build em like the used to.

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I have some powdered beer if you want to try some.
Reference: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12271&start=30

Jon,

Have you tried the sample I sent you yet?
----Wayne----

Back when I was growing up, if you didn't start someth'n, there wouldn't be noth'n.
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby rogruth » Sat Aug 20, 2011 12:40 pm

We know where Jon is but where the heck has San been?
Welcome back.
Now if Gomers would reopen-----
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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby The Dirt » Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:31 am

Remember the old Jungle days when everyone, even my mom, was showing glass and tin bottoms to the skies?

There are some here who still carry that fire, Tramp. But ain't it something, in a place such is this Jungle, that you could even have that thought? One thread, sneaking up on a decade.

Tramp, I still think about your Mom.

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Re: Hobo Jungle

Postby The Dirt » Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:49 am

I have some hooch, and if you have a tin cup I am pouring.

And speaking of 'old long ago'...

San, I have a tin cup, and I'd be proud.

Friend, your wit, your wisdom, and your gracious gentility have been sorely missed. Life gallops by headlong, and a man must go where he has to go. All I can hope is that you're not just passing through, but that said, it's a sweet day to run into you again.


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