"If it cannot break out of it's shell, the chick will die without ever being born. We are the chick, the World is our egg. If we do not crack the World's shell, we will die without truly being born. Smash the World's shell... My Revolutionary Webpages For The Revolution Of The World Bishojo Senshi Sailor Utena Who Is Kevin Simon?? The Little Revolutionary The Lost Souls of NASCAR Our Black Shining Prince By Any Means Necessary The Black Hat Saga Akio Gets An Icepick Through The Neck.... My Fascist Pig Webpages Blog Me, Jake! The Literary Life The Sporting Life The Hillbilly Life Fear Of Blondes The Moon Kingdom Sailor Moon's Bar & Grill Mako-chan's Tea Room Sailor Mercury's Secret Garden The Sailor Moon Sushi Bar The Pluto Lounge 
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Most of Chu-Chu's pals are mascot characters, like he is. I dont need to explain this, And in case I do, I wont. Anyway, there are always exceptions to the rule and this is one of them. One of Chu-Chu's pals is Sailor Venus.....not her mascot Artemis, but Sailor Venus herself. And in case I need to explain who Sailor Venus is and why she is important in the grand scheme of things, you best prepare yourself for disappointment and bewilderment. I shall naught do so. There is ample time for that later. The real star of the show here is Squirrel, and, ipso facto, his photography. I will explain Squirrel since it's more than moot to do so. It's also pertinent!! I could say that Squirrel is better known as Jim Engeseth.....but the truth of the matter is that it's the other way around. Jim Engeseth is better known as Squirrel. So.....Squirrel is well known and beloved in our fair community of Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin where he serves on the Village Board. He's a dedicated and knowledgeable railfan and an all around great guy. The first photo on display is a a remarkable photograph! In March of 1988, Squirrel and another railfan buddy were in Columbus, Wisconsin at just the right moment as Amtrak 7, the Empire Builder, arrived from Milwaukee enroute to Minneapolis and Seattle with a classic F-40 leading the charge. The F-40s were somewhat unremarkable units in their heyday, but now that they're gone they are sorely missed. But enough about me. Actually, Squirrel and I agree about the F-40s vs. the Genesis units that lug the Empire Builder around these days. Maybe it's because we're just a bunch of old hippies at heart or something, but to be honest, the Genesis units can't possibly convey a sense of timelessness that the F-40's have managed to reveal. But since Mt. Horeb is the Troll Capital of the World, and since Trolls are an impish sort, I could naught resist transforming our beloved F-40 into a dreaded Genesis unit. So if you want to see it, here it is. Don't tell Squirrel , okay?? I'll never heard the end of it!! Onward. On June 29, 2004, the Canadian Pacific RR sponsered a railfan excursion from Dubuque, Iowa to La Crosse, Wisconsin. And Squirrel was there to document the event. On the point was Milwaukee Road 261. And bringing up the rear was a fabulously restored Olympian Hiawatha skydome, the Indian Rapids. Enjoy these rare moments in the sun. Anyway, as always, I've never allowed the facts to get in the way of the truth and I will not start now. Instead I will assume that you all know the less obvious details about Sailor Venus. But in case you dont, I will share one with you now. In the original SAILOR MOON manga, it is Sailor Venus who actually kills Queen Beryl to bring down the Dark Kingdom, not Sailor Moon. And with that, I will sign off in that time honoured railroad tradition...... Safety First.....Detector out!  |
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