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Saturday, December 29, 2012

come on the peace train

We watched a few trains today.














This was at the Morton Arboretum. They call it the Enchanted Railroad. I asked one the "engineers" operating it, how long it took to set-up. He gave a detail schedule of so many days for the this and that step. It totaled about 4-5 days. It would be wonderful if we could set-up a peace train over 5 days.




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20 comments:

  1. Secret Agent Woman7:56 PM

    Cool.


    And Peace Train is an all time favorite song of mine.

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  2. lisleman8:48 PM

    thanks - certain one of the best songs with train in it.

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  3. longhollow11:31 PM

    I love miniature trains. We started collecting pieces for one years ago, but never quite finished it. This looks like a really cool one!

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  4. lisleman12:00 AM

    it's a very nice set that has been featured at the Morton Arboretum the past few holiday seasons. thanks

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  5. Frau7:02 AM

    There is something fascinating about watching mini trains. Happy Sunday! Happy New Years!

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  6. jnoragon9:31 AM

    Trains are mesmerizing. Look at those transfixed little faces.

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  7. lisleman11:39 AM

    I think it easy to imagine riding or standing by a real train as it goes by. thanks Happy New Year

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  8. lisleman11:41 AM

    You know for that many children in the room, I don't recall any crying or fussing. They were definitely enjoying the action on the tracks.
    thanks

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  9. jnoragon1:26 PM

    I remembered my own train story, and gave you a thank you link.

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  10. lisleman1:41 PM

    thanks - it's fun when one post generates another.

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  11. Laurie Matherne2:29 PM

    Ah. Peace Train. In just five days, too. I would definitely climb aboard.

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  12. Secret Agent Woman4:24 PM

    You know that song's not really about a train, right?

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  13. Keetha5:26 PM

    I love trains like that - - - wish I could have seen it.

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  14. lisleman5:34 PM

    Yeah but it's a good metaphorical train about the peace movement and playing it gives you a reason to wear paisley.

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  15. Secret Agent Woman6:05 PM

    In my book, the wish for peace isn't a '70's concept. It's timeless.

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  16. lisleman7:44 PM

    I would agree with that.

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  17. lisleman7:47 PM

    It sure would be great if people could come together. Even agreeing to peacefully work on coming together would be a good start. thanks

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  18. lisleman7:48 PM

    It's a nice set-up. I suspect they would do it again next year. thanks

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  19. unknownmami10:51 AM

    It's pretty enchanting. My kids would love that place.

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  20. lisleman11:40 AM

    Kids of all ages. thanks

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