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penncentral8885
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That's cool D,,,only you could make snow fall sexy!!!(with all that breathin' and stuff!!!! 
http://www.indianarailwaymuseum.org/
Turn to the dark side!,,,,Penn Central 1968-1976
"from there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.",,,,,Dr. Seuss
Turn to the dark side!,,,,Penn Central 1968-1976
"from there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.",,,,,Dr. Seuss
Corporate Christmas take over news.
The recent announcement that Donner and Blitzen have elected to take the Early Reindeer Retirement package has triggered a good deal of concern about whether they will be replaced.
Streamlining is due to the North Pole's loss of dominance over the season's gift-distribution business. Home shopping channels and mail-order catalogues have diminished Santa's market share. He could not sit idly by and permit further erosion of the profit picture.
Reindeer downsizing was made possible through the purchase of a late-model Japanese sled for the CEO's annual trip. Improved productivity from Dasher and Dancer, who summered at the Harvard Business School, is anticipated. Reduction in reindeer will also lessen airborne environmental emissions for which the North Pole has received unfavorable press. I am pleased to inform you that Rudolph's role will not be disturbed. Tradition still counts for something at the North Pole.
Today's global challenges require the North Pole to continue to look for
better, more competitive steps. Therefore, effective immediately, the
following economy measures are to take place in the "Twelve Days of
Christmas" subsidiary:
. The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned out
to be the cash crop forecasted. It will be replaced by a plastic hanging
plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance.
. The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost
effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not be
condoned. The positions are therefore eliminated.
. The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves
the French.
. The four calling birds will be replaced by an automated voice-mail
system, with a call-waiting option. Analysis is under way to determine who the birds have been calling, how often, and how long they talked.
. The five golden rings have been put on hold by the Board of
Directors. Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of
T-bills and high technology stocks appear to be in order.
. The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be
afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of one egg per
goose per day is an example of decline in productivity. Three geese will be
let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by personnel will assure management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good one.
. The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. The function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some new strokes and therefore enhance their outplacement.
. As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by the EEOC. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring, or a-mulching.
. Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function
will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no longer do the steps.
. Ten lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords plus the
expense of international air travel prompted the Compensations Committee to suggest replacing this group with 10 out-of-work Congressmen. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant because we expect an oversupply of unemployed Congressmen this year.
. Eleven pipers piping and 12 drummers drumming is a simple case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string quartet, a cutback on new music, and no uniforms will produce savings which will drop right down to the bottom line.
Lastly, it is not beyond consideration that deeper cuts may be necessary in the future to stay competitive. Should that happen, the Board will request management to scrutinize the Snow White Div. to see if seven dwarfs is the right number.
Happy Holidays!
The recent announcement that Donner and Blitzen have elected to take the Early Reindeer Retirement package has triggered a good deal of concern about whether they will be replaced.
Streamlining is due to the North Pole's loss of dominance over the season's gift-distribution business. Home shopping channels and mail-order catalogues have diminished Santa's market share. He could not sit idly by and permit further erosion of the profit picture.
Reindeer downsizing was made possible through the purchase of a late-model Japanese sled for the CEO's annual trip. Improved productivity from Dasher and Dancer, who summered at the Harvard Business School, is anticipated. Reduction in reindeer will also lessen airborne environmental emissions for which the North Pole has received unfavorable press. I am pleased to inform you that Rudolph's role will not be disturbed. Tradition still counts for something at the North Pole.
Today's global challenges require the North Pole to continue to look for
better, more competitive steps. Therefore, effective immediately, the
following economy measures are to take place in the "Twelve Days of
Christmas" subsidiary:
. The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned out
to be the cash crop forecasted. It will be replaced by a plastic hanging
plant, providing considerable savings in maintenance.
. The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not cost
effective. In addition, their romance during working hours could not be
condoned. The positions are therefore eliminated.
. The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves
the French.
. The four calling birds will be replaced by an automated voice-mail
system, with a call-waiting option. Analysis is under way to determine who the birds have been calling, how often, and how long they talked.
. The five golden rings have been put on hold by the Board of
Directors. Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of
T-bills and high technology stocks appear to be in order.
. The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer be
afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of one egg per
goose per day is an example of decline in productivity. Three geese will be
let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure by personnel will assure management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good one.
. The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better times. The function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some new strokes and therefore enhance their outplacement.
. As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under heavy scrutiny by the EEOC. A male/female balance in the workforce is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring, or a-mulching.
. Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function
will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no longer do the steps.
. Ten lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost of Lords plus the
expense of international air travel prompted the Compensations Committee to suggest replacing this group with 10 out-of-work Congressmen. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed, the savings are significant because we expect an oversupply of unemployed Congressmen this year.
. Eleven pipers piping and 12 drummers drumming is a simple case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string quartet, a cutback on new music, and no uniforms will produce savings which will drop right down to the bottom line.
Lastly, it is not beyond consideration that deeper cuts may be necessary in the future to stay competitive. Should that happen, the Board will request management to scrutinize the Snow White Div. to see if seven dwarfs is the right number.
Happy Holidays!
Too (O)ld for (n)scale by (30)years.
http://raspberrygulch.org
http://raspberrygulch.org
Hey Andre, I guess you can look through all my old MTJ photos on there! I believe that's Mr Evil Knievel. Very cool huh?
Tramp's out shoveling like mad. It's kind of a rough go - it snowed over a foot yesterday, then last night it warmed up to 45
for a few hours and rained, and then it dove back down to 10, so now everything's covered in a thick layer of solid ice. I think we might be snowed in!
Time to recreate Florida in the bathroom. One of my favorite treats. Set the hot-steam humidifier going in there, fill the tub, close the doors, and get in with a big glass of orange juice (or whiskeylemon). Might as well be on South Beach!
Tramp's out shoveling like mad. It's kind of a rough go - it snowed over a foot yesterday, then last night it warmed up to 45
for a few hours and rained, and then it dove back down to 10, so now everything's covered in a thick layer of solid ice. I think we might be snowed in!
Time to recreate Florida in the bathroom. One of my favorite treats. Set the hot-steam humidifier going in there, fill the tub, close the doors, and get in with a big glass of orange juice (or whiskeylemon). Might as well be on South Beach!
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penncentral8885
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- Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 10:09 pm
- Location: Indiana
Hey!!!!!!anyone wanna go for a swim?
http://www.indianarailwaymuseum.org/
Turn to the dark side!,,,,Penn Central 1968-1976
"from there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.",,,,,Dr. Seuss
Turn to the dark side!,,,,Penn Central 1968-1976
"from there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere.",,,,,Dr. Seuss
Jon, nice to see the Christmas mantel with Pete's cards. Why that engine?
We just bunged a Dutch keg. YUM!
Talk about quality control. I just received a supposedly factory fresh CMC Bugatti. It would only sit on three wheels, steering was stripped, hood O crooked, brakes broken. I sent it back to Ari. Why do so few people speak understandable English outside of Maine?
We just bunged a Dutch keg. YUM!
Talk about quality control. I just received a supposedly factory fresh CMC Bugatti. It would only sit on three wheels, steering was stripped, hood O crooked, brakes broken. I sent it back to Ari. Why do so few people speak understandable English outside of Maine?
That a life will be spent gaining inches,
When this distance is read in miles.
When this distance is read in miles.
Andre, well said. I'm wrong and you're right, and I knew that when I wrote those words, but everyone gets frustrated by different things, and when someone insists that a product is factory fresh, it should not be something that their ten-year-old kid played with for a week. Besides, I always know what you're saying, well, more or less.
What difference? Is it like what the French say, the spice that matters?
[Andre, I was joking when I said that about speaking English. If you need me to be serious, I will be. Just ask.]
What difference? Is it like what the French say, the spice that matters?
[Andre, I was joking when I said that about speaking English. If you need me to be serious, I will be. Just ask.]
That a life will be spent gaining inches,
When this distance is read in miles.
When this distance is read in miles.
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