Yes, today is 111111. I have not posted in a while. I have not dropped off the edge of the earth, although it seems like I have been around it twice. I've been trying to keep things afloat. I went to Little Rock, AK, for a work project. We were visiting Little Rock because they have a street car line that uses the same Gomaco, reproduction street cars that we have in Charlotte. It is common practice that agencies will share lessons learned with other agencies. In the cooperate world you would never admit mistakes to a competitor, but we are not competitors. Little Rock is a tourist town and their street car has a slightly different purpose than we have in Charlotte. Little Rock street cars set the stage for their historic city tourism. Charlotte will have a dual purpose of tourism and transportation. The future street cars will be modern cars like the Kinkisharyos that I posted in January of this year. Charlotte has 3 replica Gomaco cars that are the same as Little Rock, as you can see from one of the pictures. These will eventually be phased out in favor of new technology. Next week I will need to go to the dermotologist on some more skin issues. I think after that we will take the Bus on a little R&R for a few days before I winterize it. And as you can see parking and overhead powerlines can be an issue.
I remember the electric trolley cars and buses in the 60's and 70's in Chicago. Wires everywhere, sparks flying, the driver getting out his pole when the rod would disconnect from the wire above.
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Erik
Welcome Erik, I been in the business since 1971, and trying to retire. The business has been very good to me. The first thousand or so trips were a kick. One thing that helped is that I do love to drive.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful street cars Lou.
ReplyDeleteYou mention you are going to winterize your bus, does it get that cold where you live?
MsBelinda, It does get into the 20s in December and January. They say that some years it has gotten in the teens. I don't know who they are, but I would not want to hear a forcast like that and not have prepared. So I want to be on the safe side.
ReplyDeleteHey, Why don't u come visit us in Brazil? U'd love it. I'm a servant too. Are you in an english or spanish language congregation? I'm love visiting US too. I've never been there. Where do you live in the US? Are all ur family JW?
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful...so much better than an ugly ol' bus!
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